Windham New Hampshire
        Castle Wall
        PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
        MARCH 23, 1999

        ROLL CALL:
          David Dubay-Chairman-Present
          Bernie Rouillard-Vice Chairman-Present
          Jack Gattinella-Secretary-Present
          Wayne Morris-Regular Member-Present
          Russell Wilder-Regular Member-Present
          Annette Stoller-Regular Member-Present
          Keith Goldstein-Alternate-Present
          Walter Kolodziej-Alternate-Excused
          Margaret Crisler-Selectman-Present
          Galen Stearns-Selectmen's Alternate-Present

        BUSINESS:

        Ms. Stoller suggested the Board formulate a contact list of e-mail numbers, fax or work numbers.

        Mr. Morris presented the Board with the interim report of the NH Heritage Commission regarding public and private partnerships for funding.

        Mr. Turner informed the Board of several reports and studies he has available for members to sign out. He will be creating a library of reports and maps.

        Ms. Stoller questioned the procedure for expenditures for members during the course of researching projects for the Board. Mr. Turner reported there were no funds available.

        CORRESPONDENCE:

        the Board received the following communications:
        • Memo from Mr. Turner concerning site plan regulations.
        • State Planning News, dated January & February 1999.
        • Planning & Law, dated March, 1999.
        • NH Municipal Association notice regarding workshops.
        • Atty. Campbell responded with working for ex parte communications.
        • Notice of an open house for Weston & Samson Engineers, Inc.
        • Memo from Mr. Turner regarding site walks.
        • Notice of a decision on the Star Vector Appeal.
        • Memo from Mr. Turner to the Town Newspaper regarding conversions of seasonal dwellings to year round.
        • Copy received of House Bill 391 concerning alternative planning.
        • Notice received concerning underground storage tanks.

        ROCKINGHAM PLANNING COMMISSION:

        Mr. Morris has resigned as commissioner for the town and the Board consensus was to advertise for a volunteer in the local paper.

        MINUTES:

        The Board discussed the minutes of March 3rd and Ms. Stoller questioned the procedure when an application is delayed passed the 65 days allowed by law for Planning Board decisions. Mrs. Crisler explained the Board could request an extension of the applicant or request an extension of time from the Board of Selectmen. The recording secretary will review the March 3rd tape of the minutes and make the appropriate amendments to the minutes.

        Mr. Morris motioned to accept the minutes of the March 10, 1999, workshop and Mrs. Crisler seconded. Passed 7-0.

        MASTER PLAN - WORKSHOP

        TRANSPORTATION:

        The Board reviewed the redraft of the transportation section of the master plan with Mr. Wilder. Mr. Wilder will redraft with the corrections given at this meeting and reschedule for the next workshop, April 14, 1999.

        Mr. Wilder suggested the staff generate a new proposed connector roadway map and this key element of the master plan be discussed at a future workshop.

        Mr. Gattinella made several suggestions and comments for redrafting with recommendations for the historic and conservation areas of the draft.

        Mr. Goldstein had questions regarding buses, air pollution, bike paths and walkways. Ms. Stoller suggested the town take advantage of transportation funding and add this to the recommendation section.

        Mrs. Crisler discussed the lengths of cul-de-sacs and the purpose of holding to certain lengths.

        Mr. Turner will fill the charts of this section. Mr. turner will inform the Board of any items he is unable to provide.

        Mr. Dubay complemented Mr. Wilder with unanimous consent from the Board.

        CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION:

        Mr. Rouillard wrote the draft of this section and accepted comments from the Board for a redrafting.

        Mr. Morris' comments included water quality issues, conversions of seasonal dwellings, water resources and suggested an open dialogue with the various lake and pond associations by held on a yearly basis.

        Mr. Goldstein suggested changes to the paragraph concerning conversions and to include the Scott MacFadden, buildout study in this section.

        Ms. Stoller questioned the use of the word avoidance and the private versus public water systems. Ms. Stoller suggested the repetition within a master plan would give ordinances more validity.

        Mrs. Crisler commented on the purpose in the paragraph regarding water resources.

        Mr. Stearns commented on the future recommendations and suggested the master plan survey be qualified by mentioning the percentage in favor.

        Mr. Turner commented on the existing conditions, the difference between preserve and conserve and in the water resources section suggested the mentioning of contamination of wells and shared community resources.

        Mr. Dubay complimented Mr. Rouillard on a well written document. Mr. Gattinella highlighted his comments and made suggestions in several areas of the section.

        Mr. Wilder will assist Mr. Rouillard with the redrafting of the conservation and preservation section for the next workshop April 14, 1999.

        Meeting adjourned 11:30 P.M.

        Mona Feciuch

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