All are invited to attend the award ceremony for Walpole’s newest recipient of the Boston Post Cane on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 5:30pm in the Walpole Town Hall. The Selectboard will be presenting the cane along with a certificate of title to Charmian Trundle of Elm Street who is Walpole’s oldest resident. Cake and other light refreshments shall be served.
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Planning Board September Workshop Meeting Minutes
Walpole Planning Board Workshop Meeting
Town Hall
September, 2016 Minutes
7 pm
Present: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Robert Miller, James Aldrich, Jason Perron, Dennis Marcom, Jeff White, Steve Dalessio (Selectboard Representative). Alternate: Ed Potter. Absent: Joanna Andros.
Zoning Board: Myra Mansouri, Chair.
In September 2015, the NH General Court amended a subdivision regulation dealing with Accessory Dwelling Units. Last month, the people who were at the Planning Board Workshop meeting discussed Attached Dwelling Units and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. (See WPB minutes of August 23, 2016.) This meeting was a continuation of that discussion.
In anticipation of the first meeting, Selectman Steve Dalessio prepared a draft of what a new ordinance might look like. The draft was simply a jumping off place to start the discussion. Mr. Dalessio made a couple of changes to the draft after last month’s meeting. There was a lively exchange of ideas among those present and many viewpoints were presented. Here are a some of the major changes agreed to at the end of the meeting.
The term Accessory Dwelling Unit will not be considered because, as in many cases, the zoning ordinances already permit this type of building in all districts if the property conforms to the zoning regulations. So, the petition will address only Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADU). Here are some of the changes and some things that remain the same as the previous draft.
Minimum lot size must be 5 acres.
The minimum area of a DADU may not be less than 750 square feet nor greater than 900 square feet.
No more than three (3) bedrooms may be permitted in a DADU.
DADUs must be within 150 feet of the principal dwelling unit.
2. The DADU may be within a separate detached building on the property such as a garage or barn.
3. Unless otherwise provided for herein, all existing regulations applicable to single-family dwellings shall also apply to the combination of a principal dwelling unit and a DADU, including standards for maximum occupancy per bedroom consistent with policy adopted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
No change in No. 4 except that ADU is removed and DADU replaces it.
5. When converting an existing structure or a portion of a DADU, compliance with applicable sections of the state fire code and state building code shall be required.
6. All applications to create an DADU shall demonstrate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment that the property has ample parking for both the principal unit and the DADU.
7. When the creation of a new detached structure requires an addition to or modification of the exterior of the existing single-family home or existing detached structure, or the creation of a new detached structure, the architectural design and details to be used shall be aesthetically compatible with and maintain an aesthetic continuity with the principal dwelling unit as a single-family dwelling.
Section 8 remains the same with the DADU replacing ADU. Section 8 says that one of the units on a property with a DADU must be owner-occupied. Whichever dwelling unit is not the property owner’s principal place of residence may be rented to a person(s) unrelated to the property owner.
Such an intent on the part of the property owner is evidenced by, among other things, his or her voter’s registration, vehicle registration, driver’s license, or the placement of his or her children in local schools.
Any temporary lapse of owner occupancy in the primary residence caused by the death of a property owner shall be permitted for a reasonable period of administration.
The DADU should not be subdivided from the primary residence unless the DADU meets all the current zoning requirements.
Mr. Dalessio will rewrite his third draft. The fourth draft will be considered at the October Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. If the Planning Board approves the new draft, a request will be made to hold a Public Hearing on the petition to go on the warrant in March 2017. A Public Hearing will be held in November and the petition will be recommended or not recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilou Blaine
Posted; Inside Town Offices, bulletin board outside Walpole Grocery
cc: WPB, Town Offices, The Walpolean
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Fall Arts Festival, Sat. & Sun. 10/8 & 9/16
The Saxtons River Art Guild’s Fall Arts Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th from 10:00 to 4:00 at the picturesque Walpole Town Hall on the common in Walpole NH. A dozen artists and artisans will be showing and selling their work. Came visit this showcase of fine art and craft while touring the beautiful Connecticut River foliage. For more information please call Donna at 603 835 2387.
The Saxtons River Art Guild is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage the advancement of the fine arts with membership throughout the southern Conn. River Valley.
Chickens on the Loose – 10/15/16
Watch out! Here come the Chicken on the Loose again. It’s the third annual run. – Lil
The Walpole Parent Teacher Group is holding its 3rd Annual Chickens on the Loose 5k on Saturday October 15th. The race starts at 10:30am (registration begins at 9:00am). Walk, run or jog through beautiful downtown Walpole. A post race BBQ will include games, prizes and live music. Pre-entry fee is $20 and same day registration is $25.
Each year the Walpole PTG raises funds to provide innovative and successful educational experiences for students in grades Pre-K through grade 8. Funds raised directly benefit Walpole students.
For more information about the race contact: walpoleptg5k@gmail.com
Each year the Walpole PTG raises funds to provide innovative and successful educational experiences for students in grades Pre-K through grade 8. Funds raised directly benefit Walpole students.
For more information about the race contact: walpoleptg5k@gmail.com
October Clarion Now On-Line
Monday, September 26, the 24 page issue of the October issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION went to the printer, and should be at the post offices for mailing before the first of October. This is our 61st issue, beginning our sixth year of publication.
But, you can beat the postal delivery and read it now on line, posted on the CLARION website. A good number of people are reading their issue early on-line, and commenting that they read both the on-line and print versions. Most importantly, by reading on-line you can get a “jump on the news,” particularly with the events that are in the first few days of the month — you can plan ahead now. Please do share with others, and encourage them to “sign up” to get these notices – see below.
Head to the home page — https://thewalpoleclarion.com – click on the image of October’s Page One, and you will bring up a PDF of the entire issue.
And, tell your friends to “sign up” to receive notices of postings from THE WALPOLE CLARION – simply provide your email address on the spot on the lower right hand side to “Follow this Blog.”
Yours, RAY – Publisher, The Walpole Clarion
From the Walpole Playground Project:
We need 100+ volunteers for Friday, Sept. 30th and Sat. Oct. 1st. Please contact Walpole School 603-756-4728 or email Christy Bardis at cbardis@sau60.org or sign up on the link http://signup.com/go/qJbtJL. There is a job for everyone!
Jana Sellarole sent a reminder of “an offer you can’t refuse”. If you ever shop on Amazon, you can slso help our local library. I just changes mine, Jana. – Lil
- AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Friends of the Walpole Town Library every time you shop at Amazon, and at no cost to you! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same shopping experience as you do on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the value of your purchase to the Walpole Library.https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-3910850 to select the Friends of the Walpole Town Library. Then every time you want to shop on Amazon, you just go to smile.amazon.com (instead of Amazon.com), and your purchases will support the library. Please spread the word!
- Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Walpole Town Library!
- Whether you currently have an Amazon.com account or not, just go to:
Book Sale – 10/28-30/16
We are still accepting donations of clean, gently used books at the former RN Johnson’s (in bays 14 and 15 to the left of the main building) on Wednesday mornings from 9 – 10, and on Thursday afternoons from 3 – 4. Please no cassette tapes, VHS tapes or encyclopedias. If these times are not convenient for you, please call Cheryl at 756-4066 to arrange an alternative drop off time.
We are also in need of sturdy cardboard boxes that are approximately 20x16x6 inches.
Vendor tables are still available for sale to organizations and individuals. Please call Cheryl (756-4066) for more information.
Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you at the sale.
The Walpolean 
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