The Walpolean

The Saxtons River and Walpole handbell choirs invite you to join! Both choirs have many openings and are looking forward to a festive fall and winter season of ringing. After the Saxtons River Handbell Choir performance in the Bellows Falls Alumni parade we heard that many people were interested in ringing but did not know who to contact. We’d like to rectify that and give everyone who wants to ring a chance! We already have a few new ringers starting this year and you will be in great company. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Mary Jane Bosworth leads the Saxtons River Handbell Choir from the Saxtons River Congregational Church in Satons River and can be contacted either through the church or at mjboz4680@gmail.com.

Kathy Yardley leads the Musical Committee at the Walpole Congregational Church and can be contacted either through the church or at grayreiner@myfairpoint.net.

For general questions you may also contact Tom Mintun at either 802-885-6808 or askskip@gmail.com

TOWN HALL

Tuesday,  July 10, 2018

                7 pm

Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed.

Minutes – Review minutes of the June 2018 meeting.

Old Business:

Business: Avanru, Jack Franks, Building C on the original plan, Lot 1, where the Co-op was going to go: Public Hearing for a commercial building. Public Hearing postponed until August. Mr. Franks will here for an update.

New Business:

Master Plan: Lisa Murphy from Southwest Regional Planning will here to talk about Master Plan update.

Subdivision. Joe DiBernardo

Subdivide off a Class VI town highway. State Statute says you can not build off a Class VI without permission from the Selectboard and recording a notice of waiver. This lot is not intended to be developed and will merely be a wood lot for recreation. Therefore, we are trying to subdivide it with the classification “NOT TO BE DEVELOPED”. Mary McMahon property, Whipple Hill. Lot #2 is located at the southern boundary of the parcel. It will be 14.44 acres leaving the remainder at 143.13 acres. Public Hearing in August.

Solar Ordinance: Look at one ordinance from Hollis and info from NH Municipal Association.

Next regular meeting Tuesday, August 7, 2018

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Present: Board Members: Chair Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair Jan Galloway Leclerc, Judy Trow, Tom Murray, Pauline Barnes. Alternates: Ernie Vose, Don Sellarole. Absent: Bob Anderson.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the regular July 2018 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Roll Call: Ms. Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All five Board members were present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes:  Pauline Barnes made a couple of typo and tense corrections: page 3 “where” to “here” and add “it” after the word chart in third to last paragraph; page 4 add word “to” in fourth paragraph, change “wanting to “want;” and page 5 “mention” to “mentioned” and “approved” to approve.” Ms. Troy made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Ms. Leclerc seconded the motion. The Board approved the motion.

New Business:

Ted Johnson – shed on School Street – cannot meet setback ordinance.

Mr. Johnson received a letter from the Selectman saying “that it came to their attention that a structure is being built at the rear of your home and you do not have a building permit.” Also, “it was noted that the new structure is very close to your lot line with your neighbor abutting to the north. Per the building permit instructions there is a setback requirement of 20 feet to any side or rear property line in order to be approved to build in an area that does not meet the setback requirement a property owner must seek a waiver from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.”

Mr. Johnson said he and his wife Colleen Canedy lived at 25 School St. and have lived there since 1991. He also introduced his neighbors to the north, Robert and Doris Bridge. Bill and Dutchie Perron are his neighbors to the south.

He explained that he has partially built a 10-foot-by-12-foot garden shed and he hoped that it would be approved at the meeting. Mr. Johnson continued saying that he and his neighbors have done a lot to make their properties very pretty. His wife is looking to have a garden and he likes to build stuff.  So he went to his neighbors and asked their permission to build a garden shed and they gave him permission. He brought in a signed letter by his neighbors to the south and north that allow him to do that and added, in the letter, if they don’t like what he builds, he will take the shed down.

The shed is not going to have a foundation, no electricity and no water, Mr. Johnson said. He also brought in an image of his property from Google Earth showing that the lot was narrow. The shed will be in the direct line of the house.

Ms. Mansouri said this happens with in-town lots. All the lots in town are non-conforming as of today’s zoning ordinances. You are supposed to have 20-foot setbacks and be 65 feet from the road. But since that can’t be done, you need to have a hearing, fill out the paperwork and notify the neighbors formally.

Ms. Leclerc said the Board will need a drawing of your lot, distance from the property lines etc. You will also need a variance and there are five criteria. For example, why you have a hardship or why you can’t follow the ordinance.

Mr. Johnson said it’s not really the hardship, it’s the aesthetics. What if this shed is going to be mobile? he asked. Ms. Leclerc said that would okay. Mr. Vose asked, since the house is nonconforming, shouldn’t he need a form for an Expansion of a Non-Conforming use.

Ms. Leclerc said if you were putting an addition onto a house you would need a form for an Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use. But this is a stand-alone building. It’s a new structure.

Ms. Barnes read the pertinent reason for a non-conforming use in this situation:

D. A non-conforming use may be expanded or enlarged or changed to another non-conforming use after the Board of Adjustment determines, after public hearing, that the proposed expansion, enlargement, or change will not materially increase the hazard or nuisance value of the non-conformity.

Mr. Vose said the hardship is that the lot is too narrow. “We’ve done this many, many times,” he said.

Ms. Canedy asked if the problem would be the same if you bought one of those little sheds. The answer was yes.

Mr. Johnson said he’d like to protect what he has invested in so far and asked if he could could put up a couple of rafters and put on a roof. The Board agreed he could. He apologized for going ahead without ZBA permission.

Ms. Trow made a motion to have a hearing for the July meeting and Mr. Murray seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Walpole Co-op – Farmers Market on Route 12 – No one from the Walpole River Co-op came to the meeting.

Mr. Vose said that Pinnacleview owns the lots behind and to the north of their building. There are four lots. Chamberlain received a Special Exception to build. Bensonwood was approved for a building but purchased one in Keene instead.

Old Business:

Mr. William Carmody, who owns two lots on Ames Plaza Lane, came to the meeting to discuss the ongoing problem of the zoning district of his property. He brought in a 1991 map showing that the lots were commercial. He had gotten it the day before from the Registry of Deeds in Keene.

In 2007, a warrant article was approved by townspeople to change the Dearborn Circle subdivision to Residential B and his lots were originally part of the Dearborn Circle subdivision. But the warrant article never mentioned the numbers of the lots to be included. Later an addition to the Zoning Ordinances was added that describe the lots affected by the Dearborn Circle warrant article and his two lots were not included in the ordinance. Mr. Carmody said he calls this “the Carmody problem.”

Ms. Mansouri said she totally understands his frustration. In 2007 there was a warrant article. It came through the Planning Board, was put on the ballot and there was a town vote. Prior to that the lots were commercial. The warrant article requested that the lots be Residential B.

Mr. Carmody said he needed documentation that it is Residential B.  All the documents he has shows it is commercial. He went to the registry and got the map and even though a warrant article passed in 2007, it says his lots are still commercial.

The warrant is the problem because it says Dearborn Circle and Mr. Carmody’s lots were originally part of Dearborn Circle. That’s what the ZBA is trying to correct, Ms. Mansouri said. She has been in touch with town attorney and given him all the documents and asked how this problem could be corrected.

Mr. Vose said, “This is wrong. The map Mr. Carmody brought to the meeting is a legal document.” He asked why the Board couldn’t just change it

Ms. Mansouri said you can’t just change ordinances without the vote of the town. Mr. Carmody showed his building permit for a commercial lot. Ms. Leclerc said that at the time Mr. Carmody got permission to have a  soda labeling business in the house on the corner of Ames Plaza Lane and Upper Walpole Road, the Board thought the lots were commercial.

Ms. Mansouri said she will continue to contact the town attorney and get an answer from him and the ZBA will find out what the Board can do to rectify the situation. Ms. Mansouri said she wanted to follow through with this  so it will be legal and done properly.

Ms. Barnes had a copy of a letter the Selectmen had signed that reviewed the Carmody documentation in March of 2018. It included reference to the 2007 Warrant Article regarding the change in zoning for the Dearborn Circle subdivision and other correspondence related to map and Carmody’s lots.

The letter says, “Therefore, map and lot 012-055-021 and the adjoining map and lot 012-055-005 are within the Residential B zoning district. The zoning notation on the tax card for map and lot 012-055-21 has been updated to reflect this decision. If a change in the zoning district for these lots (is to be done), a warrant article would need to be created for the 2019 annual Town Meeting. An approval by the Town would be required (to) change the zoning for these parcels.”

The warrant article was written poorly, Ms. Leclerc said. The town voted on the poorly written article.

Are the lots recorded in 1991 the legal map? Did the Registry of Deeds ever received the change of district based on the warrant article? Ms. Leclerc said the town tax map shows it as Residential B.

Later Ms. Leclerc said, “It’s too bad. The whole thing is too bad. None of the people did anything wrong.”

It was then discussed where or not Mr. Carmody could come in for a Variance to solve the problem but the Board wants to hear from the town attorney.

2018 warrant article. Ms. Mansouri continued that the warrant article voted on last year regarding zoning is illegal and should be repealed. She has sent information about that article to the town attorney to get his recommendation on repealing the article. Originally, this article was simply meant to change to street names to correspond with the 911 mandate.

Mr. Vose asked, “how did it get on the ballot?” Ms. Mansouri said she just wanted to use simple language but somehow the language morphed into something else. The Planning Board had two hearings on the article.

Solar ordinance. Model Ordinance from NH Energy. Stephen Buckley NH Municipal Association

The secretary handed out a document from the NH Municipal Association that described all you needed to know about solar energy – how to mount the panels and where and how to place them. The Planning Board is also looking into a solar ordinance so the secretary gave the Board a copy of the Hollis solar energy ordinance, which is the one the Planning Board is considering. She will distribute a copy of what the ZBA Board received to the WP Board. It will be discussed at the next meeting.

Ms. Barnes will send the secretary information on wind turbines and the secretary will distribute it to the Board.

Matrix: Ms. Trow did an excellent job of putting together three matrices that deal with the different zoning districts. The Board will look over the matrices that deal with the commercial/industrial districts and the rural/ag district at the August meeting. 3.

Avitar Map: Avitar has sent a revised zoning map that includes street addresses. Ms. Trow and Ms. Barnes will work on it in August or September to check the street names with the street names in the zoning ordinances.

Change of start time for ZBA. Ms. Mansouri mentioned that the Grange is talking about changing their meeting time from 7:30 pm to 7 pm. She asked the Board what they thought about changing the ZBA start time. Some said they were flexible and it didn’t make any difference. Mr. Vose said most of his meetings start at 7 pm not 7:30 pm. Mr. Murray like 7 am. After a short discussion Ms. Trow made a motion was made to change the regular start time for ZBA meetings 7 pm. effective in September. Mr. Murray seconded the motion and it carried.

According to the bylaws there must be two successive meetings that discuss and vote on a change to the bylaws. So the matter will be on the agenda in July.

Phil Carroll property. Mr. Carroll owns three lots on Taggard Road, Map 5 Lots 39, 41 and 41-1. He lives at the house on Lot 39 and has gutted the house on lot 41. He would like to make this structure his study. Mr. Carroll wanted to know the definition of a dwelling. The state definition says a dwelling has sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation facilities.

The Board said the best thing for Mr. Carroll to do is to get a Voluntary Merger to join the two parcels and use the structure on Lot 41 as an accessory or out building. A Voluntary Merger does not require a Public Hearing, but you do have to get approval from the Planning Board.

Handouts: Two Sentinel stories about local ZBAs.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio, Cheryl Mayberry

PUBLIC HEARING

Mrs. Pschirrer called this Public Hearing to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  This Public Hearing is Regarding the Acceptance of Meetinghouse Road – Class VI Portion to become an Emergency Access Lane.  This meeting is being recorded therefore asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.

Mr. Sheldon Sawyer asked if the Selectboard had talked to Mr. Jim Terrell about the definitions of these roads because he researched all the Class VI roads in Walpole and had developed a list with his findings.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied the Selectboard looked at the Class VI roads more recently and know where they are.  The Conservation Commission also did this research.  Mr. Sawyer understands an assessment had been made on this Hooper land and up to 20 houses could be built on it.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned this land is now in conservation.  Mr. Sawyer noted the easement does not change the definition of the road if it is Class V or Class VI.  Twice attempts were made to discontinue this road but it was voted down at Town meetings.  When Mr. Sawyer was a Selectboard, it was his opinion this was a Class V road.  If it was not maintained for five years, it would revert to Class VI. However, maintenance was done.  Mrs. Pschirrer said there are signs posted to state there is no winter maintenance on that road.  Mrs. Pschirrer was told that Mr. Terrell, former Road Agent, handled this road by dropping a load of rock at the beginning of the road at County Road. He also dropped a load of gravel/rock at the top so nobody could go down it in the winter time. In the spring he spread it out.  Mr. Sawyer noted Mr. Terrell did more than that; at one time they used a grader for the narrow road.  Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Town no longer has that grader.  This Public Hearing is not to decide if this road is a Class V or Class VI road, but rather if it is to become an emergency access lane. This has been requested by Mr. Mark Houghton.  There are three emergency lanes in Town; two are the Eaton Road (as far as the Scout camp) and Derry Hill.  Mr. Hurlburt submitted RSA information on emergency lanes that was read by Mrs. Pschirrer.  It does not state it needs to be taken to a Town vote.  Mr. Dalessio said if this is a Class VI road, the Town by RSA, should not be maintaining it.  By declaring it an emergency lane they can be minimally maintained by the Town.  This would allow farmers access to use the road as well as emergency vehicles.  This road goes through the golf course. Therefore, it should be accessible for safety and medical reasons.  It is also used as a path.  Mrs. Pschirrer thought Mr. Terrell considered it a Class VI road. The worst part of the road is toward County Road.  Mr. Sawyer spoke about a gentleman from Peterborough, NH who came to Walpole; he was instrumental is getting all their Class VI roads turned into emergency lanes.  Mr. Peter Graves mentioned keeping it graded.  Mr. Sawyer asked if there was a wash-out, could the farmers take care of it.  Mrs. Pschirrer replied “yes” as Mr. Graves had previously asked this question.  The Hooper owns the land on both sides of this road. Mr. Dalessio mentioned a farmer maintains the section of Cold River Road that was thrown-up by the Town.  Mrs. Pschirrer summarized by saying she was hearing no objections to making Meetinghouse Road as an emergency lane as it runs through the Hooper property.  In the winter time snowmobilers use this road.  Mr. Peter Graves wants to be sure this is not a Class V road as he remembers it being maintained his whole life.  He would be against making this an emergency lane out of a Class V road.  If it is a Class VI road, he would go along with it being minimally maintained.  If it is Class V, he would like a little more work above minimally maintained.  Mr. Sawyer noted in accordance with the Town’s Zoning Ordinance you can own a house on a Class VI road but you cannot subdivide.

There were eight members of the public in attendance.

Mr. Dalessio moved to close this Public Hearing.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, Mrs. Pschirrer closed this Public Hearing at 6:50 PM.

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:50 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were five members of the public in attendance.

Road Maintenance:  Mr. Paul Keller asked when the Town will be filling in, at least, the small potholes.  There is a large hole in front of the Tractor Supply Store. Mr. Dalessio said it is either the State, as they own Route 12, or Avanru Development’s responsibility.  Ms. Mayberry agreed that it is difficult to see this hole.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $584,818.29 for checks dated June 15, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes a monthly payment to the Fall Mountain Regional School District in the amount of $560,964.00.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending June 9, 2018 for the amount of $24,230.81 for checks dated June 15, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $4,853.07 for the week ending June 9, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – June 7, 2018: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of June 7, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – June 7, 2018: Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 7, 2018, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:

• Walpole Town Library Board of Trustees Meeting – May 9, 2018.

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT:

MAP and LOT #003-074-000: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement in the amount of $1,789.55 for Map and Lot #003-074-000, as requested.  The scope of the view was reduced which lowered the property assessment. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SOLAR ENERGY EXEMPTION:

Map and Lot #012-004-001:  Ms. Mayberry explained this applicant was not aware that their solar array would be taxed.  They did not apply for the solar energy exemption by April 15th.  If approved, all other late applications should be accepted going forward.

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant this Solar Energy Exemption for Map and Lot #012-004-001.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

ABENAKI SPRINGS PHASE 1 Ltd. Partners – Map and Lot #012-013-004:  The Alteration of Terrain has been approved by the State.

Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2014-10 Renewal, for Abenaki Springs Phase I Ltd. Partners to “Construct multi-family housing as approved by the Planning Board on 11/13/12 and then modified on 10/15/15 for up to 67 multi-family units.”  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

PATRICK and HEIDI CROTTY, map and Lot #010-028-003: Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2018-14 for Patrick and Heidi Crotty to build a “12’ x 12’ Wooden Shed” at 141 Reservoir Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Water and Sewer Receipts to Date:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of the Water and Sewer Receipts to Date from Mrs. Daigle.  As of June 13, 2018, 89.4% of 1st Quarter Billing has been paid.

24 Homestead Avenue:  The Selectboard will continue their research on trying to find the owner of this property. The Town took this property a year ago.  If the owner would like to get his property back, this is the time to contact the Town office.

NEW BUSINESS:

Meetinghouse Road:  Mr. Dalessio moved to declare Meetinghouse Road as an Emergency Access Lane from County Road to Prospect Hill.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Vachon Clukay & Co. PC Invoice:  A bill was received from the Town’s Auditors, Vachon Clukay & Co. PC, for $12,000 for the Audit ending December 31, 2017.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the payment of this invoice from Vachon Clukay & Co. PC in the amount of $12,000 with a call to them to find out when the Town will receive the audit report before we send out the check.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Appointment Notice:  David Westover as Moderator Pro Tempore:  Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Mr. David Westover as the Moderator Pro Tempore.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Lots C-40 and C-41 Cemetery Deeds: These Cemetery Deeds are for a change in ownership.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Cemetery Deeds for Lots C-40 and C-41.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Open Container Event Requests:  A letter was received from Walpole Grocery and Burdick’s to approve, in writing, that they be allowed to serve alcohol (beer and wine) outside to be consumed under the tent for Bastille Day on July 14th and Oktoberfest event on September 28th and September 29th.  Their activities will be contained to the parking lot in an area in and around the 20’x40’ tent located in front of the Restaurant entrance at 47 Main Street.  These events will begin no earlier than 11:30am and end no later than 9pm.

Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the request of a Waiver of the Open Container Ordinance for the Walpole Grocery and Burdick’s for Bastille Day on July 14th and Oktoberfest event on September 28th and September 29th, 2018.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Amended Liquor License Endorsement:  A request was received from Steven and Shanda Donovan both members of Spencer’s Place, to allow Spencer’s Place to sell and serve alcoholic beverages outside on the restaurant’s deck patio.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve and sign the letter to the NH Liquor Commission stating that the Selectboard voted unanimously to allow Spencer’s Place to sell and serve alcoholic beverages outside on the restaurant’s deck patio.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.    

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:28 PM.  

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:55 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 14, 2018, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Walker Road:  Mr. Dalessio suggested the Conservation Commission should vote to accept, purchase or decline purchase of the Walker Road property with donations being made with this intent.  Mrs. Pschirrer will attend their next meeting and talk to the members about this.

Great River Hydro:  Attorney Jeremy Hockensmith received a draft of the agreement from Great River Hydro and forwarded it to Mrs. Pschirrer who will email copies to Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry.  .

Horses:  A resident talked to Mrs. Pschirrer about people who use their horses to “decorate” the roads.  There should be something for horses.  The Town has an Ordinance about dogs.  It was recommended the Ordinance should be generic to clean-up after animals on a public road.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Dalessio moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:00 PM.  

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 820

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Hooper Trustees Present:    Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:00 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – June 7, 2018:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of June 7, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NEW BUSINESS:  

Hooper Scholarship Committee:  Mr. Goins assured the Hooper Scholarship Committee that there would be $40,000 for scholarships.

Hooper Institute:  The Board wants to start accessing the Maintenance Trust.  The driveway is narrow and difficult to see as you approach the Institute so they would like a different entrance.  Since it is a State road, a permit might be required from them.  They feel more parking spaces are needed.   They have a lot of applications for the Summer Program.

Hooper Property:  Mrs. Pschirrer noted the Hooper property sale is still scheduled for Monday, July 2nd, 2018, at 2:00 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.

Mrs. Pschirrer received a bill from Ransom Engineering as they did a great deal of research on the chemicals used on golf courses.

Ms. Mayberry moved to pay the invoice in the amount of $526.25 out of the Hooper Maintenance Trust to Ransom Engineering.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer will be meeting soon with Miss Karen Galloway to go over the invoices that were paid back to the Town out of the Hooper Maintenance Trust.

Recognition of Donors re: Easement Purchase:  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned there had been discussion some time ago about recognizing donors of the easement purchase in the form of a plaque at the Hooper Mansion.  At a previous event, they had a poster with everybody’s name on it.  Mrs. Pschirrer will resurrect her list of all donors.

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Selectboard Present: Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  She advised this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.  There were four members of the public in attendance:

PUBLIC BUSINESS:

Mike Rau, Road Agent:  Request Regarding Paving Material Purchase and Associated Costs, etc.:  Mr. Rau distributed information regarding buying paving material from Mitchells vs Cold River.  He explained the figures for round trips to both Mitchells and Cold River including gallons and price of diesel.

• The cost to use Mitchells for 4 weeks is $7,066

• The cost to use Cold River for 4 weeks at 30 miles is $3,925

• Price difference of $3,141

• The cost to use Cold River for 4 weeks at 20 miles is $2,617

• Price difference of $4,449.

• The price of virgin mix from Mitchells last year was $47 per ton

• The price of rap mix from Cold River last year was $47.50 per ton

• The Town used roughly 7,000 tons of mix last year

• A price difference of $3,500.

The trucks will run the same miles, employees’ salaries will be the same; the only difference is in the fuel mileage.  Westmoreland, Chesterfield and Alstead help Walpole and Walpole, in turn, helps them.  They average about 7 miles per gallon in every truck; 192.8 gallons per day.  Paving usually averages four weeks.  Cold River Materials is in Town; 30 miles round trip.  Mitchells is 54 miles round trip. Town trucks run on hours not miles.  Virgin mix at Cold River would have cost approximately $10/more per ton.  Mr. Dalessio suggested that next year Mr. Rau prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) package requesting bids for the same product; provide a guaranteed price for the paving season.  Asphalt should be about 280-to-300 degrees when it arrives on site; Mr. Rau always checks it.  Ms. Mayberry believes that there is a certain value that needs to be assigned to the employees “work time”.  Time spent picking up materials versus working on the project itself needs to also be considered. They had mentioned the discussion on availability when Mr. Patch from Cold River Materials came into a meeting. The Town buys shurpac from the Northcott “Fuzzy” Brothers.  Mrs. Pschirrer would like to know what the cost would be to do one mile of road properly; taking the base up, etc.  It is costly. Mr. Rau will choose a section of road and have a contractor provide an estimate.  Mr. Rau distributed copies of the 13 miles of roads they hope to pave in 2018.

Meetinghouse Road – Class VI Section:  Mrs. Pschirrer advised that both Mr. Mark Houghton and Mr. Dalessio would like to make Meetinghouse Road an emergency lane.  Mr. Houghton thought it was because they respond to medical calls on the golf course.  Mr. Rau reported they keep an emergency lane maintained to the point that emergency vehicles can get in there.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Selectboard make Meetinghouse Road, as it runs through the golf course, an emergency lane.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The Public Hearing will be posted for Thursday, June 14,

Walker Road Conservation Project: Mr. Ray Boas reported they are meeting with D & C Transportation Monday morning at 10:00 AM.  Additionally, there is a meeting with Mr. Goins on Sunday morning to prepare for Monday.  Mrs. Pschirrer mentioned the Conservation Commission is interested in their plans.  Mrs. Alicia Flammia, Chair of the Conservation Commission, would like to walk the land.  The group met again to talk about fundraising.  Plans are being made to apply for a DES Trust Fund Grant.  Mr. Boas will keep the Selectboard up-to-date on the progress.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Accounts Payable Check Register in the amount of $63,416.10 for checks dated June 8, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

The above amount includes payments to the NH Retirement System in the amount of $20,138.64 and EE Houghton in the amount of $24,999.95 plus smaller payments.

PAYROLL:

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Payroll Register for the week ending June 2, 2018, in the amount of $25,345.90 for checks dated June 8, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,065.23 for the week ending June 2, 2018.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – May 31, 2018:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard meeting of May 31, 2018, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry and Mr. Dalessio in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mrs. Pschirrer abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meetings:

• Walpole Conservation Commission – May 7, 2018;

• Town of Walpole Safety Committee – May 17, 2018;

• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – May 22, 2018;

• North Walpole Village Board of Commissioners – May 29, 2018.

CURRENT USE CHANGE TAX AND WARRANT:

MAP and LOT #005-002-012:  A driveway and new home site work has begun at 549 Wentworth Road. Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Current Use Land Use Change Tax Collector’s Warrant and the NH Land Use Change Tax in the amount of $13,000 which is 10% of the land property value of $130,000 for Map and Lot #005-002-012.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

MAP and LOT #014-015-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to accept the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Map and Lot #014-015-000, off Whitcomb Road (St. Peter’s Cemetery), for the Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

BUILDING PERMITS:

LEWIS SHELLEY and KRISTEN SNOWMAN-SHELLEY – Map and Lot #003-077-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2018-12 for Lewis Shelley and Kristen Snowman-Shelley to build a “15’ x 24’ Wood/Equipment Shed Added to Existing Shed” at 25 Scovill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

MICHAEL and KATHERINE NERRIE – Map and Lot #011-059-000:  Ms. Mayberry moved to grant Building Permit No. 2018-13 for Michael and Katherine Nerrie to build a “12’ x 8’ Wooden Framed Utility Shed” at 507 March Hill Road.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

LaBelle Property Assessment Abatement:  Mr. LaBelle is objecting to his letter of denial for an abatement.  The Selectboard were in favor of sending Mr. LaBelle a letter advising he has to go through the regular appeal process.

Savings Bank of Walpole Account Forms: Ms. Mayberry moved to sign the Savings Bank of Walpole Account forms to deposit Walker Road Conservation Project donations.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Great River Hydro Abatement Settlement:  Mrs. Pschirrer reported the Great River Hydro was upset when they got their first tax bill.  They have proposed a settlement with the Town.  Attorney Hockensmith wants to know how it is going to be handled.  The Town does not yet have an agreement to sign.  Mrs. Pschirrer feels the Great River Hydro should pay the bill they have now.  The agreement will remain in place for five years.

NEW BUSINESS:

Appointment Notice for Conservation Commission: A note was received from Steven Dumont advising that Kelli Wilson, a current member of the Conservation Commission, has informed them that she would like to give up her membership seat in favor of becoming an alternate member.  Mr. Dumont is interested in filling this vacant membership seat.

Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Kelli Wilson as an alternate member of the Conservation Commission.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Mrs. Pschirrer advised the Conservation Commission approved having Mr. Dumont be a regular member during their meeting on June 4, 2018.

Mr. Dalessio moved to appoint Steven Dumont as a regular member of the Conservation Commission.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

Recreation Revolving Fund Expenditure Request:  A request was received from Justin Cassarino and the Recreation Committee to order eight new basketballs for the upcoming summer basketball season.  The total cost is $169.92.

Ms. Mayberry moved to approve the request of the Recreation Committee to order eight new basketballs for the total amount of $169.92.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.  

Mascoma Bank Open House Invitation:  An invitation was received from the Mascoma Bank to attend an Open House on June 21, 2018, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Recreation Committee:  Mr. Dalessio reported the North Walpole Park group spoke to Mr. Mark Houghton about the lighting.  Mr. Houghton will generate some proposals.  Mr. Dalessio mentioned these proposals should go to the Recreation Committee first.  There was $1,000 in the budget that they can spend.  Mrs. Pschirrer felt this would be appropriate for using the Revolving Fund.  The next Recreation Committee meeting is Sunday at 5:00 PM.

Rail to Trail:  The Selectboard acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sean Pliska.  Mrs. Pschirrer showed this letter to the Conservation Commission as she felt it appropriate to do so.  Mr. Pliska rides his bike a lot and mentioned “from the entire trip, my ride through Walpole was the least safe-therefore least favorite section of my ride”.  Mr. Shelley of the Conservation Commission was going to respond to this letter and copy the Selectboard. Ms. Mayberry said there is money available for the Rail to Trail network. It might fit into the Complete Street program.

Reservoir Dam: Mr. Dalessio mentioned we have not gotten far in a year on this project.  We are getting DES pressure.  He suggested giving the Conservation Commission another month and then it should be turned over the Selectboard to resolve.  Mr. Mark Houghton is willing to meet with the CDL engineer.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Ms. Mayberry moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (c) Reputations.  Mr. Dalessio seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 7:55 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:04 PM.

Ms. Mayberry moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of June 7, 2018, be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Ms. Mayberry moved to recess this Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the motion was approved at 8:05 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 8:10 PM.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Westberg Property:  Mrs. Pschirrer had a conference call today with Mr. Peter Adams, representing the Westberg Estate, Mr. J.B. Mack, SWRPC, Attorney Jeremy Hockensmith and other interested parties to discuss the progress on the Westberg property to-date   They do not yet know what the guidelines will be this year for grants. Work will begin with the two attorneys and Mr. Adams regarding finances.  Ransom Engineering will send them some information on the grants; they think the Town has a fundable project.  They will begin the slow steps to look at what needs to be done as they move forward with this project.  It was a very productive phone call.

Master Plan:  After the last Planning Board meeting, Ms. Mayberry talked to Mr. Jeff Miller, Chair, about looking to up-date the Master Plan.  Ms. Mayberry talked to Mrs. Lisa Murphy at the Southwest Region Planning Commission (SWRPC) about this and asked for quotes on the updates. Some grants are available.  Mr. Miller will contact Mrs. Murphy in writing.  Mrs. Pschirrer would like a study committee to look at where Walpole should be in ten years and what do we want it to look like.  What facts will impact that?

ADJOURNMENT:

Ms. Mayberry moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With Ms. Mayberry, Mr. Dalessio and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Hooper Trustees Present:     Peggy Pschirrer (Chair); Steven Dalessio; Cheryl Mayberry

CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Pschirrer called this Hooper Trustees meeting to order at 8:05 PM.

HOOPER TRUSTEES MINUTES:

HOOPER TRUSTEES MEETING – May 31, 2018:  Mr. Dalessio moved to accept the Minutes of the Hooper Trustees meeting of May 31, 2018, as submitted.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry.  With Mr. Dalessio and Ms. Mayberry in favor, the Minutes were approved.  Mrs. Pschirrer abstained as she was not present at this meeting.

HOOPER ESTATE:  Mrs. Pschirrer will begin to work on the closing of the Hooper Estate scheduled for July 2nd, 2018. Mr. Dill met with Mr. Ryan Owens about the terms of the Conservation Easement.

HOOPER INSTITUTE:  Mrs. Pschirrer will attend their next regular meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Dalessio moved to adjourn this Hooper Trustees meeting.  Seconded by Ms. Mayberry   With Mr. Dalessio, Ms. Mayberry and Mrs. Pschirrer in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Roll Call: Appointment of alternates if needed.

Minutes: Review minutes.

New Business:

Ted Johnson – shed on School Street – cannot meet setback ordinance

Walpole Co-op – Farmers Market on Route 12

Old Business:

Update on two possible warrant articles – Dearborn Circle and rescinding last year’s warrant article and writing an ordinance to make street name corrections because of 911.

Solar ordinance. Model Ordinance from NH Energy. Stephen Buckley NH Municipal Assoc.

He obviously isn’t aware of any ordinance for wind turbines because when I asked him to send me a model ordinance on solar and wind, he just sent the solar.

Update: Matrix Where are we on this?

Phil Carroll property on Taggard Rd. Accessory dwelling. Definition of a dwelling. State definition is a dwelling has sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation facilities.

Photo for WebPage

Handouts: Two Sentinel stories about local ZBAs.

Next meeting Wednesday,  July 28, 2018

Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary),  Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, JeffPresiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary),  Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Jeff White, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative). Absent: Alternates: Edward Potter, Joanna Andros.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 2018 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Roll Call: All board members were present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made two corrections to the May minutes. On page 4 “emphasize” was changed to “emphasis” and on page 5 “were” was “changed” to where. Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.

Old Business:

Business: Avanru, Jack Franks, Building C on the original plan, Lot 1, 504 Main St., Route 12, where the Co-op was going to go: Request for a Public Hearing for a commercial building for four store fronts. Public Hearing maybe be either in July or if a new use for the building is found, July will be an informational meeting and August will be the Public Hearing..

Mr. Franks was at the meeting. He wanted to make sure he had the complete package for the Board. He said the Alteration of Terrain was originally given in 2012 and renewed in 2017 and is good for five year. He asked if he needed to hire an engineer to come in and explain what was on the plans – landscape, parking, lighting, etc. or could he do it himself. All that’s in the plans that SVE did. “It’s all current,” he said.

Mr. Marcom said it was his understanding that an applicant didn’t need to bring in an expert unless there might be questions Mr. Franks couldn’t answer. Mr. J. Miller said he didn’t think he needed to bring in his engineer.

Mr. Franks said he wanted to be transparent and inform the Board that he has had a proposal on the table from a Boston firm that may mean he has to forego the store front plans and work with the Boston firm. If so, he’ll talk to the engineers to see whether that would constitute an amendment of the site plan and if the Alteration of Terrain has to be redone. If so, I’ll be back in July for an informational meeting.

If the proposal with the Boston firm doesn’t work out, he’s going ahead with the store front. He should know everything in 10 days.

So it was left that if the new proposal worked out, there would be a Public Hearing in August. If Mr. Franks stays with the store front project the Public Hearing will be in July.

Just to be safe, Mr. R. Miller made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in August. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

Public Hearing: Add two changes to the site plan.

Section 8

J. Street Access / Traffic Pattern: Access to public streets will meet the requirements of the NH Department of Transportation and/or the Town of Walpole.

Any new road constructions shall conform to the road standards as specified in the Walpole

Subdivision Regulations.

The internal traffic pattern will accommodate the proposed use, as well as providing easy unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.

Add. “New road construction is consistent with the stated guidelines of Walpole’s Complete Streets Policy; that our streets be ‘safe, convenient, and accessible to a wide variety of users and modes of transportation’.”

Mr. Marcom explained that the Planning Board had several workshop meetings devoted to the Complete Streets program in Walpole in 2017 and the town adopted the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets looked at the safety and diversification of traffic and transportation for drivers and pedestrians. This addition to the site plan was to address the guidelines and recommendations of Complete Streets. Section 8 seemed the most logical place to put the addition, Mr. Marcom said.

Mr. J. Miller asked if there were any questions. There being none he closed the Public Hearing.

The second change to the site plan is:

Section 12: Remove the words “recorded subdivision plat.”

Add: “An approved site plan application may be revoked”………

Mr. J. Miller said this was changed to clarify this section. He asked if there were any questions. There being no questions he asked for a motion. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by the entire Board.

New Business: Possible subdivision. Joe DiBernardo, surveyor.

Mr. DiBernardo was at the meeting for information about a possible subdivision. Mary McMahon lives on Whipple Hill Road. At a certain portion of Whipple Road as you head south, the road turns from a Class V road to a Class VI road.

Ms. McMahon wants to take 14.44 acres at the southern boundary of her property and classify it as a “NOT TO BE DEVELOPED” piece of property, leaving 143.13 acres. This will be called Lot No. 2. The property does not have frontage on the road. Usually to create a new building lot it needs 200 feet of road frontage.

Mr. J. Miller asked why she wanted to do that. Mr. DiBernardo said she wants to give it to her caretaker. He would use it solely for hunting and recreational purposes and the lot will be labeled “not to be developed.”

Mr. DiBernardo said the statute is murky. The state statute says you cannot build off a Class VI road without permission from the Selectboard and recording a notice of waiver.

There are two precedents in Walpole for this type of situation. One is the Spivey property, also on Whipple Hill, and the other one is Lot No. 3 at the Alyson property off of Wentworth Road in 2004.

2.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to have a Public Hearing on the McMahon request in August.

Mr. Dalessio said that “not to be developed” should be registered and noted on the deed. Mr. J. Miller said it will be stated on the plat.

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Voluntary Merger

Mr. DiBernardo said he was filing for a voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole. It would merge two plots, No. 143 and No. 144 into one. Mr. DiBernardo said on one lot is Mr. Aumand’s home and on the other lot is his garage. Mr. Aumand wants to merge the two. The total acreage of the property would add up to 1.08 acres in a Residential B district.

Mr. J. Miller said that there was a Voluntary Merger form. Mr. DiBernardo paid the application fee but didn’t know the cost of recording it at Cheshire County Registry of Deeds. The secretary will find out the cost and Mr. DiBernardo will get her a check and record the merger. The cost to register a Voluntary Merger is $12 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Mr. Dalessio said a copy of the form has to go to Avitar.

A motion was moved, seconded and approved to permit the voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole.

Work on Solar Ordinance and Master Plan: Mr. J. Miller gave out a copy of the solar ordinance from the town of Hollis. It addresses solar on roof tops. This topic will be discussed at the July meeting.

Also, Mr. J. Miller said there is interest in updating the Master Plan. He has talked with Ms. Lisa Murphy, a planner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission, to assist the Board in this matter. She was instrumental in working on an update to the Master Plan in 2006.  Mr. J. Miller also discussed the update of the Master Plan with the Selectboard.

The process is to get a quote from the SWRPC,  who would assist the Board in updating the Master Plan.  He will ask the Commission for two quotes for their assistance. One would be to look solely at the Land Use Analysis section and the other would be to work on the Land Use Analysis Section plus the other sections. The former would cost $3,000 to $5,000 and the latter $5,000 to $10,000.

The Board would then submit the quotes to the Selectboard and they would hopefully incorporate it into the budget. Once it is approved in 2019, the Board can move forward with the update.

Ms. Murphy also volunteered to meet with the Planning Board to go over the process and discuss the update. It was decided that Mr. J. Miller would invite Ms. Murphy to attend the July meeting. Ms. Murphy also suggested that the Board should review the Master Plan annually.

Regarding the update, Mr. Dalessio mentioned looking at the document with an eye to looking at what the town should look like in 10 years. Doing a survey was mentioned to get other people’s input and Mr. J. Miller said that would be part of the process. The purpose was to get an idea of what the townspeople feel is wrong with the town’s Master Plan and ordinances and what the townspeople

3.

want. Mr. J. Miller said the zoning ordinances were well written in the ‘60s and have served the town well.

Mr. Jeff Colley and Mr. Eric Merklein were in the audience and they asked if other people could be involved in the update of the Master Plan. Mr. J. Miller said the Planning Board would be doing the work but all hearings will be open to the public and people will be encouraged to come and participate.  He said they will have equal standing with the Board.

Handout: One of the handouts the Board received was titled Transportation Alternative Program Funding Announcement. One eligible activity that Walpole might be of interest is the Safe Route to School infrastructure activity, which requires a 20 percent match from the town. Mr. J. Miller said he would discuss this grant with Ms. Murphy and see if it’s appropriate for the Complete Streets recommendation of some king of walkway from the school to the former RN Johnson property. This was one of the Complete Streets recommendations.

WebPage – What should go on the site? It was decided that the Planning Board WebPage should include the site plan, master plan, site plan application and checklist.

Alternate position:  Mr. J. Miller said that Alternate Ed Potter would like to resign from the Board but wouldn’t do so until someone else is found to replace him. Mr. Colley was asked and he agreed to take Mr. Potter’s place. Mr. Colley is new to Walpole having been here for a year but said he was interested in what the town does. He will start as a Planning Board alternate in July.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Next regular meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2018 Presiding Members: Jeffrey Miller (Chair), Robert Miller (Vice-Chair), James Aldrich, (Secretary),  Dennis Marcom, Jason Perron, Jeff White, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative). Absent: Alternates: Edward Potter, Joanna Andros.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 2018 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Roll Call: All board members were present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made two corrections to the May minutes. On page 4 “emphasize” was changed to “emphasis” and on page 5 “were” was “changed” to where. Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.

Old Business:

Business: Avanru, Jack Franks, Building C on the original plan, Lot 1, 504 Main St., Route 12, where the Co-op was going to go: Request for a Public Hearing for a commercial building for four store fronts. Public Hearing maybe be either in July or if a new use for the building is found, July will be an informational meeting and August will be the Public Hearing..

Mr. Franks was at the meeting. He wanted to make sure he had the complete package for the Board. He said the Alteration of Terrain was originally given in 2012 and renewed in 2017 and is good for five year. He asked if he needed to hire an engineer to come in and explain what was on the plans – landscape, parking, lighting, etc. or could he do it himself. All that’s in the plans that SVE did. “It’s all current,” he said.

Mr. Marcom said it was his understanding that an applicant didn’t need to bring in an expert unless there might be questions Mr. Franks couldn’t answer. Mr. J. Miller said he didn’t think he needed to bring in his engineer.

Mr. Franks said he wanted to be transparent and inform the Board that he has had a proposal on the table from a Boston firm that may mean he has to forego the store front plans and work with the Boston firm. If so, he’ll talk to the engineers to see whether that would constitute an amendment of the site plan and if the Alteration of Terrain has to be redone. If so, I’ll be back in July for an informational meeting.

If the proposal with the Boston firm doesn’t work out, he’s going ahead with the store front. He should know everything in 10 days.

So it was left that if the new proposal worked out, there would be a Public Hearing in August. If Mr. Franks stays with the store front project the Public Hearing will be in July.

Just to be safe, Mr. R. Miller made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in August. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

1.

Public Hearing: Add two changes to the site plan.

Section 8

J. Street Access / Traffic Pattern: Access to public streets will meet the requirements of the NH Department of Transportation and/or the Town of Walpole.

Any new road constructions shall conform to the road standards as specified in the Walpole

Subdivision Regulations.

The internal traffic pattern will accommodate the proposed use, as well as providing easy unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.

Add. “New road construction is consistent with the stated guidelines of Walpole’s Complete Streets Policy; that our streets be ‘safe, convenient, and accessible to a wide variety of users and modes of transportation’.”

Mr. Marcom explained that the Planning Board had several workshop meetings devoted to the Complete Streets program in Walpole in 2017 and the town adopted the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets looked at the safety and diversification of traffic and transportation for drivers and pedestrians. This addition to the site plan was to address the guidelines and recommendations of Complete Streets. Section 8 seemed the most logical place to put the addition, Mr. Marcom said.

Mr. J. Miller asked if there were any questions. There being none he closed the Public Hearing.

The second change to the site plan is:

Section 12: Remove the words “recorded subdivision plat.”

Add: “An approved site plan application may be revoked”………

Mr. J. Miller said this was changed to clarify this section. He asked if there were any questions. There being no questions he asked for a motion. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by the entire Board.

New Business: Possible subdivision. Joe DiBernardo, surveyor.

Mr. DiBernardo was at the meeting for information about a possible subdivision. Mary McMahon lives on Whipple Hill Road. At a certain portion of Whipple Road as you head south, the road turns from a Class V road to a Class VI road.

Ms. McMahon wants to take 14.44 acres at the southern boundary of her property and classify it as a “NOT TO BE DEVELOPED” piece of property, leaving 143.13 acres. This will be called Lot No. 2. The property does not have frontage on the road. Usually to create a new building lot it needs 200 feet of road frontage.

Mr. J. Miller asked why she wanted to do that. Mr. DiBernardo said she wants to give it to her caretaker. He would use it solely for hunting and recreational purposes and the lot will be labeled “not to be developed.”

Mr. DiBernardo said the statute is murky. The state statute says you cannot build off a Class VI road without permission from the Selectboard and recording a notice of waiver.

There are two precedents in Walpole for this type of situation. One is the Spivey property, also on Whipple Hill, and the other one is Lot No. 3 at the Alyson property off of Wentworth Road in 2004.

2.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to have a Public Hearing on the McMahon request in August.

Mr. Dalessio said that “not to be developed” should be registered and noted on the deed. Mr. J. Miller said it will be stated on the plat.

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Voluntary Merger

Mr. DiBernardo said he was filing for a voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole. It would merge two plots, No. 143 and No. 144 into one. Mr. DiBernardo said on one lot is Mr. Aumand’s home and on the other lot is his garage. Mr. Aumand wants to merge the two. The total acreage of the property would add up to 1.08 acres in a Residential B district.

Mr. J. Miller said that there was a Voluntary Merger form. Mr. DiBernardo paid the application fee but didn’t know the cost of recording it at Cheshire County Registry of Deeds. The secretary will find out the cost and Mr. DiBernardo will get her a check and record the merger. The cost to register a Voluntary Merger is $12 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Mr. Dalessio said a copy of the form has to go to Avitar.

A motion was moved, seconded and approved to permit the voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole.

Work on Solar Ordinance and Master Plan: Mr. J. Miller gave out a copy of the solar ordinance from the town of Hollis. It addresses solar on roof tops. This topic will be discussed at the July meeting.

Also, Mr. J. Miller said there is interest in updating the Master Plan. He has talked with Ms. Lisa Murphy, a planner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission, to assist the Board in this matter. She was instrumental in working on an update to the Master Plan in 2006.  Mr. J. Miller also discussed the update of the Master Plan with the Selectboard.

The process is to get a quote from the SWRPC,  who would assist the Board in updating the Master Plan.  He will ask the Commission for two quotes for their assistance. One would be to look solely at the Land Use Analysis section and the other would be to work on the Land Use Analysis Section plus the other sections. The former would cost $3,000 to $5,000 and the latter $5,000 to $10,000.

The Board would then submit the quotes to the Selectboard and they would hopefully incorporate it into the budget. Once it is approved in 2019, the Board can move forward with the update.

Ms. Murphy also volunteered to meet with the Planning Board to go over the process and discuss the update. It was decided that Mr. J. Miller would invite Ms. Murphy to attend the July meeting. Ms. Murphy also suggested that the Board should review the Master Plan annually.

Regarding the update, Mr. Dalessio mentioned looking at the document with an eye to looking at what the town should look like in 10 years. Doing a survey was mentioned to get other people’s input and Mr. J. Miller said that would be part of the process. The purpose was to get an idea of what the townspeople feel is wrong with the town’s Master Plan and ordinances and what the townspeople

3.

want. Mr. J. Miller said the zoning ordinances were well written in the ‘60s and have served the town well.

Mr. Jeff Colley and Mr. Eric Merklein were in the audience and they asked if other people could be involved in the update of the Master Plan. Mr. J. Miller said the Planning Board would be doing the work but all hearings will be open to the public and people will be encouraged to come and participate.  He said they will have equal standing with the Board.

Handout: One of the handouts the Board received was titled Transportation Alternative Program Funding Announcement. One eligible activity that Walpole might be of interest is the Safe Route to School infrastructure activity, which requires a 20 percent match from the town. Mr. J. Miller said he would discuss this grant with Ms. Murphy and see if it’s appropriate for the Complete Streets recommendation of some king of walkway from the school to the former RN Johnson property. This was one of the Complete Streets recommendations.

WebPage – What should go on the site? It was decided that the Planning Board WebPage should include the site plan, master plan, site plan application and checklist.

Alternate position:  Mr. J. Miller said that Alternate Ed Potter would like to resign from the Board but wouldn’t do so until someone else is found to replace him. Mr. Colley was asked and he agreed to take Mr. Potter’s place. Mr. Colley is new to Walpole having been here for a year but said he was interested in what the town does. He will start as a Planning Board alternate in July.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Next regular meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2018White, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative). Absent: Alternates: Edward Potter, Joanna Andros.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the July 2018 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Roll Call: All board members were present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made two corrections to the May minutes. On page 4 “emphasize” was changed to “emphasis” and on page 5 “were” was “changed” to where. Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.

Old Business:

Business: Avanru, Jack Franks, Building C on the original plan, Lot 1, 504 Main St., Route 12, where the Co-op was going to go: Request for a Public Hearing for a commercial building for four store fronts. Public Hearing maybe be either in July or if a new use for the building is found, July will be an informational meeting and August will be the Public Hearing..

Mr. Franks was at the meeting. He wanted to make sure he had the complete package for the Board. He said the Alteration of Terrain was originally given in 2012 and renewed in 2017 and is good for five year. He asked if he needed to hire an engineer to come in and explain what was on the plans – landscape, parking, lighting, etc. or could he do it himself. All that’s in the plans that SVE did. “It’s all current,” he said.

Mr. Marcom said it was his understanding that an applicant didn’t need to bring in an expert unless there might be questions Mr. Franks couldn’t answer. Mr. J. Miller said he didn’t think he needed to bring in his engineer.

Mr. Franks said he wanted to be transparent and inform the Board that he has had a proposal on the table from a Boston firm that may mean he has to forego the store front plans and work with the Boston firm. If so, he’ll talk to the engineers to see whether that would constitute an amendment of the site plan and if the Alteration of Terrain has to be redone. If so, I’ll be back in July for an informational meeting.

If the proposal with the Boston firm doesn’t work out, he’s going ahead with the store front. He should know everything in 10 days.

So it was left that if the new proposal worked out, there would be a Public Hearing in August. If Mr. Franks stays with the store front project the Public Hearing will be in July.

Just to be safe, Mr. R. Miller made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in August. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

1.

Public Hearing: Add two changes to the site plan.

Section 8

J. Street Access / Traffic Pattern: Access to public streets will meet the requirements of the NH Department of Transportation and/or the Town of Walpole.

Any new road constructions shall conform to the road standards as specified in the Walpole

Subdivision Regulations.

The internal traffic pattern will accommodate the proposed use, as well as providing easy unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.

Add. “New road construction is consistent with the stated guidelines of Walpole’s Complete Streets Policy; that our streets be ‘safe, convenient, and accessible to a wide variety of users and modes of transportation’.”

Mr. Marcom explained that the Planning Board had several workshop meetings devoted to the Complete Streets program in Walpole in 2017 and the town adopted the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets looked at the safety and diversification of traffic and transportation for drivers and pedestrians. This addition to the site plan was to address the guidelines and recommendations of Complete Streets. Section 8 seemed the most logical place to put the addition, Mr. Marcom said.

Mr. J. Miller asked if there were any questions. There being none he closed the Public Hearing.

The second change to the site plan is:

Section 12: Remove the words “recorded subdivision plat.”

Add: “An approved site plan application may be revoked”………

Mr. J. Miller said this was changed to clarify this section. He asked if there were any questions. There being no questions he asked for a motion. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by the entire Board.

New Business: Possible subdivision. Joe DiBernardo, surveyor.

Mr. DiBernardo was at the meeting for information about a possible subdivision. Mary McMahon lives on Whipple Hill Road. At a certain portion of Whipple Road as you head south, the road turns from a Class V road to a Class VI road.

Ms. McMahon wants to take 14.44 acres at the southern boundary of her property and classify it as a “NOT TO BE DEVELOPED” piece of property, leaving 143.13 acres. This will be called Lot No. 2. The property does not have frontage on the road. Usually to create a new building lot it needs 200 feet of road frontage.

Mr. J. Miller asked why she wanted to do that. Mr. DiBernardo said she wants to give it to her caretaker. He would use it solely for hunting and recreational purposes and the lot will be labeled “not to be developed.”

Mr. DiBernardo said the statute is murky. The state statute says you cannot build off a Class VI road without permission from the Selectboard and recording a notice of waiver.

There are two precedents in Walpole for this type of situation. One is the Spivey property, also on Whipple Hill, and the other one is Lot No. 3 at the Alyson property off of Wentworth Road in 2004.

2.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to have a Public Hearing on the McMahon request in August.

Mr. Dalessio said that “not to be developed” should be registered and noted on the deed. Mr. J. Miller said it will be stated on the plat.

.

Voluntary Merger

Mr. DiBernardo said he was filing for a voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole. It would merge two plots, No. 143 and No. 144 into one. Mr. DiBernardo said on one lot is Mr. Aumand’s home and on the other lot is his garage. Mr. Aumand wants to merge the two. The total acreage of the property would add up to 1.08 acres in a Residential B district.

Mr. J. Miller said that there was a Voluntary Merger form. Mr. DiBernardo paid the application fee but didn’t know the cost of recording it at Cheshire County Registry of Deeds. The secretary will find out the cost and Mr. DiBernardo will get her a check and record the merger. The cost to register a Voluntary Merger is $12 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Mr. Dalessio said a copy of the form has to go to Avitar.

A motion was moved, seconded and approved to permit the voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole.

Work on Solar Ordinance and Master Plan: Mr. J. Miller gave out a copy of the solar ordinance from the town of Hollis. It addresses solar on roof tops. This topic will be discussed at the July meeting.

Also, Mr. J. Miller said there is interest in updating the Master Plan. He has talked with Ms. Lisa Murphy, a planner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission, to assist the Board in this matter. She was instrumental in working on an update to the Master Plan in 2006.  Mr. J. Miller also discussed the update of the Master Plan with the Selectboard.

The process is to get a quote from the SWRPC,  who would assist the Board in updating the Master Plan.  He will ask the Commission for two quotes for their assistance. One would be to look solely at the Land Use Analysis section and the other would be to work on the Land Use Analysis Section plus the other sections. The former would cost $3,000 to $5,000 and the latter $5,000 to $10,000.

The Board would then submit the quotes to the Selectboard and they would hopefully incorporate it into the budget. Once it is approved in 2019, the Board can move forward with the update.

Ms. Murphy also volunteered to meet with the Planning Board to go over the process and discuss the update. It was decided that Mr. J. Miller would invite Ms. Murphy to attend the July meeting. Ms. Murphy also suggested that the Board should review the Master Plan annually.

Regarding the update, Mr. Dalessio mentioned looking at the document with an eye to looking at what the town should look like in 10 years. Doing a survey was mentioned to get other people’s input and Mr. J. Miller said that would be part of the process. The purpose was to get an idea of what the townspeople feel is wrong with the town’s Master Plan and ordinances and what the townspeople

3.

want. Mr. J. Miller said the zoning ordinances were well written in the ‘60s and have served the town well.

Mr. Jeff Colley and Mr. Eric Merklein were in the audience and they asked if other people could be involved in the update of the Master Plan. Mr. J. Miller said the Planning Board would be doing the work but all hearings will be open to the public and people will be encouraged to come and participate.  He said they will have equal standing with the Board.

Handout: One of the handouts the Board received was titled Transportation Alternative Program Funding Announcement. One eligible activity that Walpole might be of interest is the Safe Route to School infrastructure activity, which requires a 20 percent match from the town. Mr. J. Miller said he would discuss this grant with Ms. Murphy and see if it’s appropriate for the Complete Streets recommendation of some king of walkway from the school to the former RN Johnson property. This was one of the Complete Streets recommendations.

WebPage – What should go on the site? It was decided that the Planning Board WebPage should include the site plan, master plan, site plan application and checklist.

Alternate position:  Mr. J. Miller said that Alternate Ed Potter would like to resign from the Board but wouldn’t do so until someone else is found to replace him. Mr. Colley was asked and he agreed to take Mr. Potter’s place. Mr. Colley is new to Walpole having been here for a year but said he was interested in what the town does. He will start as a Planning Board alternate in July.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Next regular meeting Tuesday, July 12, 20188 meeting for corrections, additions and/or omissions.

Meeting Opened: Mr. J. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Roll Call: All board members were present so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes: Mr. Marcom made two corrections to the May minutes. On page 4 “emphasize” was changed to “emphasis” and on page 5 “were” was “changed” to where. Mr. Aldrich made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion and it was approved by the Board.

Old Business:

Business: Avanru, Jack Franks, Building C on the original plan, Lot 1, 504 Main St., Route 12, where the Co-op was going to go: Request for a Public Hearing for a commercial building for four store fronts. Public Hearing maybe be either in July or if a new use for the building is found, July will be an informational meeting and August will be the Public Hearing..

Mr. Franks was at the meeting. He wanted to make sure he had the complete package for the Board. He said the Alteration of Terrain was originally given in 2012 and renewed in 2017 and is good for five year. He asked if he needed to hire an engineer to come in and explain what was on the plans – landscape, parking, lighting, etc. or could he do it himself. All that’s in the plans that SVE did. “It’s all current,” he said.

Mr. Marcom said it was his understanding that an applicant didn’t need to bring in an expert unless there might be questions Mr. Franks couldn’t answer. Mr. J. Miller said he didn’t think he needed to bring in his engineer.

Mr. Franks said he wanted to be transparent and inform the Board that he has had a proposal on the table from a Boston firm that may mean he has to forego the store front plans and work with the Boston firm. If so, he’ll talk to the engineers to see whether that would constitute an amendment of the site plan and if the Alteration of Terrain has to be redone. If so, I’ll be back in July for an informational meeting.

If the proposal with the Boston firm doesn’t work out, he’s going ahead with the store front. He should know everything in 10 days.

So it was left that if the new proposal worked out, there would be a Public Hearing in August. If Mr. Franks stays with the store front project the Public Hearing will be in July.

Just to be safe, Mr. R. Miller made a motion to hold a Public Hearing in August. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

1.

Public Hearing: Add two changes to the site plan.

Section 8

J. Street Access / Traffic Pattern: Access to public streets will meet the requirements of the NH Department of Transportation and/or the Town of Walpole.

Any new road constructions shall conform to the road standards as specified in the Walpole

Subdivision Regulations.

The internal traffic pattern will accommodate the proposed use, as well as providing easy unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.

Add. “New road construction is consistent with the stated guidelines of Walpole’s Complete Streets Policy; that our streets be ‘safe, convenient, and accessible to a wide variety of users and modes of transportation’.”

Mr. Marcom explained that the Planning Board had several workshop meetings devoted to the Complete Streets program in Walpole in 2017 and the town adopted the Complete Streets policy. Complete Streets looked at the safety and diversification of traffic and transportation for drivers and pedestrians. This addition to the site plan was to address the guidelines and recommendations of Complete Streets. Section 8 seemed the most logical place to put the addition, Mr. Marcom said.

Mr. J. Miller asked if there were any questions. There being none he closed the Public Hearing.

The second change to the site plan is:

Section 12: Remove the words “recorded subdivision plat.”

Add: “An approved site plan application may be revoked”………

Mr. J. Miller said this was changed to clarify this section. He asked if there were any questions. There being no questions he asked for a motion. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by the entire Board.

New Business: Possible subdivision. Joe DiBernardo, surveyor.

Mr. DiBernardo was at the meeting for information about a possible subdivision. Mary McMahon lives on Whipple Hill Road. At a certain portion of Whipple Road as you head south, the road turns from a Class V road to a Class VI road.

Ms. McMahon wants to take 14.44 acres at the southern boundary of her property and classify it as a “NOT TO BE DEVELOPED” piece of property, leaving 143.13 acres. This will be called Lot No. 2. The property does not have frontage on the road. Usually to create a new building lot it needs 200 feet of road frontage.

Mr. J. Miller asked why she wanted to do that. Mr. DiBernardo said she wants to give it to her caretaker. He would use it solely for hunting and recreational purposes and the lot will be labeled “not to be developed.”

Mr. DiBernardo said the statute is murky. The state statute says you cannot build off a Class VI road without permission from the Selectboard and recording a notice of waiver.

There are two precedents in Walpole for this type of situation. One is the Spivey property, also on Whipple Hill, and the other one is Lot No. 3 at the Alyson property off of Wentworth Road in 2004.

2.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to have a Public Hearing on the McMahon request in August.

Mr. Dalessio said that “not to be developed” should be registered and noted on the deed. Mr. J. Miller said it will be stated on the plat.

.

Voluntary Merger

Mr. DiBernardo said he was filing for a voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole. It would merge two plots, No. 143 and No. 144 into one. Mr. DiBernardo said on one lot is Mr. Aumand’s home and on the other lot is his garage. Mr. Aumand wants to merge the two. The total acreage of the property would add up to 1.08 acres in a Residential B district.

Mr. J. Miller said that there was a Voluntary Merger form. Mr. DiBernardo paid the application fee but didn’t know the cost of recording it at Cheshire County Registry of Deeds. The secretary will find out the cost and Mr. DiBernardo will get her a check and record the merger. The cost to register a Voluntary Merger is $12 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

Mr. Dalessio said a copy of the form has to go to Avitar.

A motion was moved, seconded and approved to permit the voluntary merger for Ray Aumand, 3 Mountain View Rd., North Walpole.

Work on Solar Ordinance and Master Plan: Mr. J. Miller gave out a copy of the solar ordinance from the town of Hollis. It addresses solar on roof tops. This topic will be discussed at the July meeting.

Also, Mr. J. Miller said there is interest in updating the Master Plan. He has talked with Ms. Lisa Murphy, a planner at Southwest Regional Planning Commission, to assist the Board in this matter. She was instrumental in working on an update to the Master Plan in 2006.  Mr. J. Miller also discussed the update of the Master Plan with the Selectboard.

The process is to get a quote from the SWRPC,  who would assist the Board in updating the Master Plan.  He will ask the Commission for two quotes for their assistance. One would be to look solely at the Land Use Analysis section and the other would be to work on the Land Use Analysis Section plus the other sections. The former would cost $3,000 to $5,000 and the latter $5,000 to $10,000.

The Board would then submit the quotes to the Selectboard and they would hopefully incorporate it into the budget. Once it is approved in 2019, the Board can move forward with the update.

Ms. Murphy also volunteered to meet with the Planning Board to go over the process and discuss the update. It was decided that Mr. J. Miller would invite Ms. Murphy to attend the July meeting. Ms. Murphy also suggested that the Board should review the Master Plan annually.

Regarding the update, Mr. Dalessio mentioned looking at the document with an eye to looking at what the town should look like in 10 years. Doing a survey was mentioned to get other people’s input and Mr. J. Miller said that would be part of the process. The purpose was to get an idea of what the townspeople feel is wrong with the town’s Master Plan and ordinances and what the townspeople

3.

want. Mr. J. Miller said the zoning ordinances were well written in the ‘60s and have served the town well.

Mr. Jeff Colley and Mr. Eric Merklein were in the audience and they asked if other people could be involved in the update of the Master Plan. Mr. J. Miller said the Planning Board would be doing the work but all hearings will be open to the public and people will be encouraged to come and participate.  He said they will have equal standing with the Board.

Handout: One of the handouts the Board received was titled Transportation Alternative Program Funding Announcement. One eligible activity that Walpole might be of interest is the Safe Route to School infrastructure activity, which requires a 20 percent match from the town. Mr. J. Miller said he would discuss this grant with Ms. Murphy and see if it’s appropriate for the Complete Streets recommendation of some king of walkway from the school to the former RN Johnson property. This was one of the Complete Streets recommendations.

WebPage – What should go on the site? It was decided that the Planning Board WebPage should include the site plan, master plan, site plan application and checklist.

Alternate position:  Mr. J. Miller said that Alternate Ed Potter would like to resign from the Board but wouldn’t do so until someone else is found to replace him. Mr. Colley was asked and he agreed to take Mr. Potter’s place. Mr. Colley is new to Walpole having been here for a year but said he was interested in what the town does. He will start as a Planning Board alternate in July.

Mr. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Marcom seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine

Next regular meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2018