TOWN OF WALPOLE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair); Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, Jason Perron, Kelley Hicks, Dennis Marcom, Chas Street (Selectboard)

Alternates:      Ed Potter

Absent:            Jeff White, Altenate

There was one person present in the audience.

Recording:      Elaine Heleen, Acting Recording Secretary

These Minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the April 14, 2015, meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened:  Mr. Jeffrey Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Roll Call:  Mr. J. Miller noted that a full Board was present therefore there was no need to call upon the alternate members to sit on the Board.

Approval of Minutes of the Regular Planning Board meeting on February 10, 2015:  Mr. Street moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Planning Board meeting of February 10, 2015, as printed.  Seconded by Mr. R. Miller. Vote called, the motion was approved.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Lot Line Adjustment:  Scott L. and Judith D. Northcott, Town Map #13, Lots #46, 54, and 54-1 in the Rural District.   Mr. J. Miller called this Public Hearing to order at 7:01 PM.  He noted that this Public Hearing was duly warned and posted and the fees were paid.

Mr. R. Miller moved to accept this application as complete.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  Vote called, the motion was approved.

Mr. Scott and Ms. Judy Northcott wish to combine property on Walpole Valley Road by adding Lot 54 Parcel “A” (consisting of .670 acres) and Lot 46 Parcel “B” (.220 acre) to Map 13, Lot 54-1, existing 12.4 acres.

Mr. J. Miller closed this Public Hearing at 7:04 PM.

OLD BUSINESS: Ms. Kathy Mazziott is present to discuss the plan to open a retail coffee/tea bakeshop in Dr. Pellegrino’s building at 40 Main St.  At first the idea was to do all cooking off premises but they discovered that the requirements by the State Health Department were the same for both the home kitchen and the on-site kitchen.  Mr. Herb Hurlburt, Walpole Fire Dept. recommended an electric stove which would not require a range hood or fire extinguishing chemicals.  Although the capacity is rated for 32 people, the plans are currently to have seating for 24.  Expected hours of operation would be 7am-2pm for 5 or 6 days of the week. Mr. J. Miller noted that this building is in the Commercial district and that Ms. Mazziott and Mr. Jessie Carr should return to the Planning Board if they decide to expand.

NEW BUSINESS:

Northcott:  Mr. Aldrich moved to approve this Lot Line Adjustment for Mr. Scott and Ms. Judith Northcott, as presented.  Seconded by Ms. Hicks.  Vote called, the motion was approved.

Mr. Street mentioned that this will be his last meeting as SelectBoard representative as his term as SelectBoard member is expiring.  Many members thanked him for his service.

Adjournment: Mr. Aldrich moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Marcom.  Vote called, the motion was approved.  The time was 7:12 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Heleen, Acting Recording Secretary