Conservation Commission Meeting – 12/5/16

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Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the

Walpole Conservation Commission

December 5, 2016

 

Present:  Tom Beaudry (Chair); John Peska, Lew Shelley, Kelli Wilson, Alicia Flammia, Duncan Watson; Alternate Member: Gary Speed, Whit Aldrich (Selectboard Representative), Elaine Heleen, alt (acting as secretary)

Not Present:  Myra Mansouri

Call To Order:  Mr. Beaudry, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Seating of Alternates:  No alternates were needed to achieve quorum.

 

Review and Approve Minutes: Corrections: The Monadnock Conservancy article was not written by Mr. Shelley; he was featured in it. The next meeting date had skipped a month and should have been December 5th.  Mr. Shelley moved to accept the Minutes of the November 7, 2016, meeting as corrected.  Mr. Peska seconded the motion.  With all in favor, the minutes were approved.

 

PUBLIC SESSION:

Report from Chair:

Treasury / Budget:  Mr. Beaudry did not get the November balances of the Conservation Commission Savings Account or the Forestry Account. They will be included in next month’s report. Of the budget of $6,729, the YTD amount spent was $2,392 as of 12/5/16.

 

Correspondence:

Mr. Beaudry received the following correspondence:

  • NH Cooperative Extension will have a meeting 12/14/16 in Salisbury, NH on Forest Laws for Municipal Officers & Volunteers
  • NH DES will be doing emergency repairs to a deteriorating footer (location not clear).
  • Copies of 3 stumpage checks from the Water Co. lot totaling almost $11,000. The equipment is now gone so they are done harvesting. The consensus is that a good job was done.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Town Forester:  The RFP (Request for Proposal) for a new Town Forester went out this morning to 4 foresters and Mr. Robarge. All proposals are asked to be in the Town Hall before 1/9/17 when they will be reviewed.

Maplewood Circle: Mr. Shelley went to look at the property and took photos.  A Red Oak does lean towards her house and a Cherry leans to her neighbor.  Nothing is an imminent hazard. He gave her the name of some people who can assess how much it would cost to remove some of her branches.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Monadnock Conservancy has sent out an appeal “Keep Farming Strong in Walpole”.  Mr. Beaudry again brought up the fact that there were only 4 farms lost in the State not 19. Mr. Watson moved to deny the appeal since we have a policy of funding administrative costs when land is put into Easement.  Seconded by Mr. Speed. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

The Nerries of Distant Hill Gardens are looking to do an Easement on 37 acres with the Conservancy.  A Conservancy member will be coming to a meeting soon to ask for money to make this happen.

Mason Forest kiosk:  Some citizens are asking for signage for the Fanny Mason Annex as they were unable to find the trails. This will be taken care of in the Spring.

 

Next Meeting:  Because of the Federal holiday on January 2nd, the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM.

 

Alternate Member Peter Palmiotto arrived at 8:11pm but had nothing to add or report.

 

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Watson moved to adjourn this meeting.  Mr. Speed seconded.  With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Heleen, Acting Recording Secretary

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 12/29/16

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TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 29, 2016

 

Selectboard Present:  Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall.  He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record.

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $139,248.57 for checks dated December 30, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

PAYROLL: 

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 24, 2016, in the amount of $25,982.38 for checks dated December 30, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,928.37 for the week ending December 24, 2016.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:

SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 22, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Selectboard meeting of December 22, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION – December 22, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 22, 2016, as submitted.  These Minutes will remain sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

SELECTBOARD SESSION – October 24, 2016:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Selectboard Session of October 24, 2016, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

 

VETERANS TAX CREDIT:

Map and Lot # 011-017-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 011-017-000:  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 012-055-017:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Tax Credit and Veterans Disability Credit for Map and Lot # 012-055-017.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 028-091-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Disability Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 028-091-000.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CUT WOOD OR TIMBER:

Cummins Catherwood, Jr. and Tucker Gresh, 329 Maple Grove Road, Map and Lot # 009-006-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Cummins Catherwood, Jr. and Tucker Gresh, off 329 Maple Grove Road, Map and Lot # 009-006-000, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Cummins Catherwood, Jr. and Tucker Gresh, Maple Grove Road, Map and Lot # 009-008-000:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to approve the Notice of Intent to Cut Wood or Timber for Cummins Catherwood, Jr. and Tucker Gresh, off Maple Grove Road, Map and Lot # 009-008-000, as submitted.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Personnel Policy Handbook:  There was a consensus to keep the Personnel Policy Handbook on-hold until the next meeting.  It will be kept on the Agenda.

Draft Warrant Articles:  The Selectboard plan to finalize the Warrant Articles during the next regular meeting.  During the Planning Board meeting on January 10th, 2017, the members should finish the Accessory Dwelling Unit Warrant Article.  After all the Articles have been received the Selectboard will organize the Warrant.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

HealthTrust Application and Membership Agreement:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair, Steven Dalessio, to sign the HealthTrust application and Membership Agreement.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair, Steven Dalessio, to adopt and sign the HealthTrust Certificate of Authorizing Resolution.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HealthTrust Cobra Administrative Services Agreement:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair, Steven Dalessio, to sign the HealthTrust Cobra Administrative Services Agreement.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

HealthTrust Retiree Billing Administrative Services Agreement:  Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize the Chair, Steven Dalessio, to sign the HealthTrust Retiree Billing Administrative Services Agreement.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

FairPoint Pole and/or Buried Conduit Agreement:  Mr. Dalessio reported that Mr. Mike Rau, Road Agent, agrees the FairPoint pole exists.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Selectboard sign the FairPoint Pole and/or Buried Conduit Agreement.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Veterans Memorial – Snow Clearing: A citizen filed a complaint regarding shoveling snow by the Veterans’ Memorial.  Mrs. Pschirrer will ask Mr. Rau to have someone shovel this area after all the other areas have been cleaned up after a storm.

Health Officer Appointment:  Mrs. Downing was unable to contact Dr. Shaw but left a message to ask if he will accept another Health Officer appointment as it has expired.

CDFA Notice of Block Grant Application Deadlines:  The Selectboard received a letter from the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA).  Mr. Dalessio attended one of their meetings last year.  He suggested sending a copy to the Planning Board and to Mr. Mark Houghton at the Water/Sewer Department to see if they have an interest in applying for some of the grants being offered.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel and (d) Acquisition,. Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property:  Mr. Aldrich seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 6:56 PM.

The regular meeting resumed at 7:04 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 29, 2016, will be sealed.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the motion was approved.

 

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:

Mr. Aldrich moved to recess the Selectboard meeting.  The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees.  Seconded by Mr. Dalessio.  With all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:05 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:18 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

2017 Proposed Budget and Warrant Articles Public Hearing:  The 2017 Proposed Budget and Warrant Articles Public Hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2017, at 6:00 PM.  Prior to this Public Hearing the Selectboard will hold their monthly Staff Meeting from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Following the Public Hearing the Selectboard will hold their regular weekly meeting. There will be no Public Business.  The dates to file candidacy with the Town Clerk are January 25th to February 3rd, 2017.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Aldrich.  With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

Budget Hearings – 1/11/17 and 2/16/17

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T’is the season!  Fall Mountain School District Budget Hearing is this Wednesday at 5:30 at FMRHS Library.  The Deliberative Session is 2/8/17 in the auditorium.

TOWN OF WALPOLE SELECTBOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

2017 BUDGET HEARING

In accordance with the provisions in RSA 32:5, the Walpole Selectboard will hold a public hearing on the 2017 Town operating budget to solicit public comment on Feb. 16, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Walpole Town Hall at 34 Elm Street.

The weekly Selectboard Meeting will follow with no public business to be discussed.

If you have special needs covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or are unable to attend and have comments and/or questions related to the budget, contact the Selectboard Office by phone at 603-756-3672 or by e-mail to sdowning@walpolenh.us

Selectboard Meeting Minutes – 12/22/16

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TOWN OF WALPOLE
MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD
DECEMBER 22, 2016

Selectboard Present:Steven Dalessio (Chair); Peggy Pschirrer; Whitney Aldrich

CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dalessio called this Selectboard meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Walpole Town Hall. He advised that this meeting is being recorded and asked anyone wishing to speak to identify themselves for the record. There were three people in attendance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Accounts Payable check register in the amount of $592,302.30 for checks dated December 23, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.
The above amount includes a monthly payment in the amount of $535,300.00 to the Fall Mountain Regional School District.

PAYROLL:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Payroll voucher for the week ending December 17, 2017, in the amount of $24,911.10 for checks dated December 23, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the electronic fund transfer for the 941 Employer Taxes for Withholding, MEDI and FICA taxes in the amount of $5,787.06 for the week ending December 17, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

SELECTBOARD MEETING MINUTES:
SELECTBOARD MEETING – December 15, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the regular Select-board meeting of December 15, 2016, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #1 – December 15, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #1 of December 15, 2016, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION #2 – December 15, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session #2 of December 15, 2016, as submitted. These Minutes will remain sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

STAFF MEETING – December 15, 2016: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to accept the Minutes of the Staff Meeting of December 15, 2016, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the Minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The Selectboard received and reviewed Minutes of the following meeting:
• North Walpole Village District Board of Commissioners Meeting – December 6, 2016.

VETERANS TAX CREDIT:
Map & Lot # 008-013-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-013-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 008-065-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to decline approval for the Veterans Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 008-065-000. This applicant does not meet the service requirements. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 012-006-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Veterans Tax Credit for Map and Lot # 012-006-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

ABATEMENTS – WATER AND SEWER:
Map & Lot # 027-008-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Sewer in the amount of $56.00 for Map and Lot # 027-008-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 029-001-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Sewer in the amount of $27.27 for Map and Lot # 029-001-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 019-054-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Water in the amount of $3.78 and Sewer in the amount of $3.36 for Map and Lot # 019-054-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 030-005-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Sewer in the amount of $90.50 for Map and Lot # 030-005-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 012-015-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Water in the amount of $392.30 for Map and Lot # 012-015-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map & Lot # 019-069-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Abatement for Water in the amount of $63.00 and Sewer in the amount of $56.00 for Map and Lot # 019-069-000. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT with REFUND:
Map and Lot # 013-016-001: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement with Refund in the amount of $2,138.71for Map and Lot # 013-016-001 for the 2015 Tax Year; this includes the accrued interest. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 013-016-001: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Abatement with Refund in the amount of $2,152.24 for Map and Lot # 013-016-001 for the 2016 Tax Year. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS:
Map and Lot # 012-036-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $60.00 for Map and Lot # 012-036-000. This was the result of an over-payment. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Map and Lot # 006-002-000: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to grant the Property Tax Refund in the amount of $2,542.00 for Map and Lot # 006-002-000. This was the result of an over-payment. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:
Personnel Policy Handbook: There was a consensus of the Selectboard to put this on-hold. It will be on the Agenda for the next meeting.

Draft Warrant Article re: Elderly Tax Exemption: The Selectboard felt this draft met their approval. It will be a Warrant Article.

 

NEW BUSINESS
2017 Town Budget Donation Request: Mr. Ernie Vose had made a request to change the appropriation for the Cheshire YMCA from $500 to $1,000.

Forest Fire Invoices – Gove Road in Acworth: Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Steven Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, to sign the Forest Fire Invoice for Gove Road in the Town of Acworth . Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved to authorize Mr. Steven Dalessio, Chair of the Selectboard, to sign the second Forest Fire Invoice for the Town of Acworth. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

Draft Warrant Articles: The Selectboard reviewed and discussed the Warrant Articles that Mrs. Pschirrer had drafted.

Thank You Note for Adam Terrell: The Selectboard approved and signed the Thank You note for Adam Terrell for decorating the gazebo for the holidays.

Genealogical Book re: Clarence Jeffrey, Jr.: Mr. Jeffrey grew up in Walpole. Recently a genealogical book was sent to the office. The Selectboard will send him an acknowledgement for the book.

 

NON-PUBLIC SELECTBOARD SESSION:
Mr. Aldrich moved to enter into a Non-Public Selectboard Session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II to discuss (a) Personnel, (b) Hiring and (d) Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property. Mrs. Pschirrer seconded the motion and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved at 7:10 PM.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:23 PM.

Mrs. Pschirrer moved that the Minutes of the Non-Public Selectboard Session of December 22, 2016, be sealed. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

RECESS SELECTBOARD MEETING:
Mr. Aldrich moved to recess this Selectboard meeting. The Selectboard will enter into a meeting as the Hooper Trustees. Seconded by Mr. Dalessio. With all in favor, the motion was approved.

The regular Selectboard meeting resumed at 7:28 PM.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Pschirrer moved to adjourn this Selectboard meeting. Seconded by Mr. Aldrich. With all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

Proposed Zoning Re: Detached Accessory Dwelling Units

PLANNING BOARD 01/04/2017 Comments: 2

Are you in favor of the following changes to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance?

Add under Article IV General Provisions Section O Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit as
permitted under RSA 674:73 (Effective June 1, 2017)

1. One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) shall be allowed in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings. The following requirements apply:

  1. No change in frontage or setbacks shall be required for a DADU, however, the minimum lot size for any given Zoning District shall be the following:
  • Residential District Type A minimum lot area shall be 80,000 square feet
  • Residential District Type B minimum lot area shall be 50,000 square feet
  • Rural/Agricultural minimum lot area shall be 80,000 square feet
  • Timberland not permitted
  1. The maximum area for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be 900 square feet of living space. A larger living space may be permitted by a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
  1. No more than Three (3) bedrooms may be permitted in a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
  1. Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit must be within 150 feet of the principal dwelling unit.
  1. Occupancy of the accessory or principal unit is limited to family members related by blood, marriage, adoption, foster children or, if unrelated, not more than two (2) unrelated individuals. (See 3C for maximum occupancy.)
  1. The Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit may be within separate detached building on the property
    (such as a garage or barn).
  1. 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 detached accessory dwelling unit, including the following:.
  • the state building code
  • applicable sections of the state fire code
  • the standards for maximum occupancy per bedroom consistent with policy adopted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
  1. Adequate provisions for water supply and sewage disposal for the detached accessory dwelling unit in accordance with RSA 485-A:38 shall be demonstrated by the applicant. Separate systems,
    including but not limited to plumbing, heating, electrical and sanitary disposal systems, are not
    required for the principal and detached accessory dwelling unit provided that occupants of both units have access to the electrical panel and circuit breakers serving their respective units.
  2. All applications to create a detached accessory dwelling unit shall demonstrate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment that the property has ample parking for both the principal unit and DADU.
  3. When the creation of an DADU requires an addition to or modification of the exterior of the
    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.
  • An addition to or exterior modification of an existing detached structure shall be designed to match within reason the architectural style, detail, and materials of the existing structure.
  • When constructing a new detached structure to accommodate an DADU, the exterior design
    may either reflect the architectural style, detail, and materials of the existing single family
    structure, or it may reflect the architectural style, details and materials that are commonly
    found in detached accessory structures associated with a single family dwelling, such as a
    barn, or a garage with apartment over.
  1. The owner of the property shall occupy either the principal dwelling unit or the detached accessory dwelling unit as their “Principal Place of Residence.” 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.
  1. The owner shall demonstrate to the Select Board that one of the units is his or
    her “Principal Place of Residence” prior to issuance of a Building Permit by the Select Board for the accessory dwelling unit.
  1. The term “Principal Place of Residence” for purposes of determining owner occupancy
    shall mean the location where the property owner is domiciled and has a place of abode,
    and the location where the property owner has, through all of his or her actions,
    demonstrated a current intent to designate said residence as his or her principal place of
    physical presence.

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 public schools.

Any temporary lapse of owner occupancy in the primary residence caused by the death of a property owner shall be permitted for a period not to exceed 1 year.

  1. The property owner shall submit to the Select Board a signed and notarized
    “memorandum of adequate notice”, to be recorded at the registry of deeds at the applicant’s expense.
  1. The notice shall identify the property on which the detached accessory dwelling unit is located by source deed, and serve as a notice to successor owners that the accessory dwelling unit is subject to the provisions of this section of the zoning ordinance, and that owner occupancy of one of the two units is required by this subsection. This notice shall be recorded upon issuance of a Building Permit.
  1. If the owner of the property is a trust, the term “property owner” shall mean the creator or beneficiary of the trust. If the owner of the property is a corporation, the term “property owner” shall mean the principal stockholder.

 

Under Section XVII,  P. Add after “A one or two family dwelling will share the same foundation per lot.”
Effective June 1, 2017 Attached Dwelling Units are to comply with RSA 674:71 – RSA 674:72
Poroposed

Planning Board Agenda – 2/10/17

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WALPOLE PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

TOWN HALL

Tuesday, January 10, 2016

 7 pm                           

 

Roll Call – Appointment of alternates if needed

Minutes – Review minutes of the December meeting meeting.

 

New Business:

            Bensonwood: Discussion of additions for Scoop Shop at 9 Edwards Lane, Route   12, Commercial District. Map 12, Lot 4-3. Request for a Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Hancock will represent Bensonwood.

 

Old Business:

 

            Public Hearing No. 1

            Continuation of discussion of a petition to create a zoning ordinance for Detached      Accessory Dwelling Units. Possible vote to place the petition on the March 2017 warrant.

 

Mr. Kaplan – Stowell Lane, off of Old Drewsville Road. No frontage.

 

ZBA’s matrix – to go with Special Exception – Marilou will explain how it works

 

Next meeting Tuesday, February 14,  2016.

A FUNDRAISER FOR SHARLENE BEAUDRY AND HER FAMILY

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On Sunday, January 8th at 1pm at Allyson’s Orchard, there will be a celebration of life/fundraiser to help support the Beaudry family who are coping with Sharlene’s rapidly progressive ALS. All friends, neighbors, concerned community members are invited to participate in this event. Tom, Sharlene, Kirstin, Trevor, and Maddie Beaudry all hope to attend. There will be food donated by Burdick’s Restaurant and the Bellows Walpole Inn Pub, live music, a cash bar and a silent auction. Folks are encouraged to contribute more food if they wish. We hope all concerned will come with a spirit of giving as funds are needed for the many medical issues that lie ahead. Please spread the word of this event to all who might want to help.

If you are interested in helping but cannot come to this celebration, a bank account in Sharlene Beaudry’s name has been opened in the Savings Bank of Walpole into which funds may be deposited

Walpole Historical Society Speaker Series – 1/13/17

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“Mines of the Monadnock Region”
Friday, Jan.13, 2017 at 7:00 PM

From mica to feldspar and eventually the addition of beryl, the Monadnock Region has
had its share of world famous mines. Join Jim Pecora, the Southwestern New Hampshire Mines
and Mining Historian for a fascinating and informative look at over 200 years of mining history,
a history that is unfamiliar to most of those who live here.

Pecora’s “Show and Tell” multimedia presentation will open doors to a world full of hard work, often by crews of immigrants, who mined within some massive subterranean tunnels beneath our region.

For over a hundred years, mica was the money-making mineral in Monadnock.  Learn about mica’s many ordinary and WWI and II top-secret uses. In addition, the audience will learn some amazing information about South Acworth’s famous Beryl Mountain and the world renowned Big Mine in Alstead.
Spend an evening learning something new and interesting about your region.

This Speaker Series “Mines of the Monadnock Region” is free, and the public is invited to attend on
Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at 7:00 PM at the Walpole Town Hall.

January, 2017 Clarion Now Online

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The January 2017 issue of THE WALPOLE CLARION went to the printer just before Christmas, and should be ready for mailing in another day or so. But, as is my custom, I have updated the CLARION website beforehand, and the new issue is now available for viewing. Simply “click on this link” to bring you to the PDF — https://walpoleclarion.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/clarion-jan17-topress.pdf

The closing date for the February issue is January 23, and I will send reminders. I have also been including some information received too late to include in the sidebar to the right of the CLARION website pages. So, if you have not, please sign up to get these posts, and encourage friends to do so also. — Thank you, RAY

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes – 12/21/16

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Zoning Board of Adjustment

December 21, 2016

Town Hall

7:30 pm

 

 

Present: Board Members: Chair Myra Mansouri, Vice-Chair Jan Galloway-Leclerc, Mary Therese Lester, Judy Trow, Tom Murray.  Absent: Ernie Vose.

Recording: Marilou Blaine. These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the January 2017 meeting for corrections, additions or omissions.

Roll Call: Ms. Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. There was a full board so an alternate was not needed to fill in.

Minutes: Ms. Trow made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded and approved by the entire Board.

 

Old Business:

Public Hearing 1

Special exception Signage – Dr. Steven Pena, 40 Main Street, Map 21, Lot 40,           commercial district.  Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Part D. Dr. Pena would like to put a sign on the building above the window on the front of the building similar to the building that is for the Mazziott cafe.

Jesse Carr was representing Dr. Pena. Ms Mansouri asked if the application was complete – if all the fees paid, abutters notified, etc. The secretary replied yes. Then Mr. Carr was asked to read his responses to the questions for a special exception.

State how the proposed use will meet the criteria for special exception listed in the ordinance – list all criteria, using extra sheets if necessary

Criterion #1: We would like a sign on the building equivalent size and readability in relation to the other signs in the neighborhood, which are on buildings. Particularly relevant is the sign on the other side of the front of the our building for Mazziott.

Criterion #2: Our sign would be similarly on a board, with raised capital letters attached, as shown in the sketch. We propose a sign within 100 feet of this sign, and therefore need to have an exception.

Criterion #3: This would not diminish property values – like the Mazziott sign. This sign is on a background board painted the same colors as the building next door to the north – blue-gray.

Criterion #4: The sign CHIROPRACTOR will confirm that the doctor’s clients have found the right place and serve to bring in other new clients. He will probably retire the sign on the post out front.

Ms. Mansouri asked if the Board had any questions. The Board did not. Then she asked if the audience had any questions. They did not.

When Mr. Carr was asked how the sign would be affixed to the building, Mr. Carr said that there is air between the sign and the building, which is made of wood.  Bolts go into the sign and then into the wood siding. Mr. Carr was asked to bring in a photograph of the sign after it is up. He agreed to do so.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the special exception as presented. The Board voted in the affirmative.

 

Old Business:

Final Draft of Matrix

The Board looked at the matrix and voted to approve it as the final draft. It will be given to anyone applying for a Special Exception so that they may see what path to follow, especially when they have to go to the Planning Board for a site plan. Ms. Leclerc suggested that it be presented to the Planning Board. The secretary will put it on the Planning Board agenda and present it at the January meeting. Mr. Steve Dalessio, a selectman, suggested putting a date on the document.

 

Patricia Rodrigues complaints about Graves pit.

Ms. Rodrigues read from a list of documents, which she said were relevant to this situation.

They included information from a manual titled “Grandfathered Land Uses” and “The Elements of Grandfathering.” These books, articles or manuals discuss grandfathered land when there have been violations.

Ms. Rodrigues say the Selectboard gave Mr. Tim Graves a building permit on Nov. 7, 2013, to build a “Winter Sand Shed”. This building permit will allow Mr. Graves to operate during the winter months, when generally the pit would be closed down, she said.

Ms. Rodrigues asked if the Board had made any decision. Ms. Mansouri said that there were a lot of documents to read and digest. She said it may be a couple of months or could be as early as some time in January when the matter is settled.

She then said that the Board was going into executive session under attorney – client privilege. That was at 7:50 pm. The Board came out of executive session at 8:30 pm. After that a motion was made, seconded and approved by the Board to close the meeting.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Marilou Blaine