Members present: Terry Silverman, Chairman, Carole Beckwith, Suzanne Gray, Robin Haynes, Macreay Landy and Carlotta Pini.
Others present: Paul Grasewicz, alternate, Carmen Yon, Chair of Conservation Commission.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Public hearing continued: Amy Calandra Site Plan Review application to expand her business, Fitzwilliam Self Storage, located on NH Route 12 South, Map 12, Lot 7-2, General Industrial District.
Paul Grasewicz presented revised plans with details about the indoor trenches noted. Each building must have a trench around the indoor perimeter. The trench begins six inches in from the wall with sloping concrete sides. The trench itself is one and a half inches deep and two feet wide at the top. It is designed to handle a larger volume of spills and to prevent tripping. Trenches drain into a 100 gallon polyethylene tank; gutters and downspouts carry roof runoff water to a dry well. The driveway/road surfaces are compacted sand and stone, which, according to Ms. Calandra, held up well during the last period of heavy rains. Grasewicz noted there is no place for water to concentrate as all sides are sloped away from the buildings.
Each building will have six lights on motion detectors, which turn off after 10 minutes. The sign is not lighted yet, but will follow town requirements when it is.
When asked about traffic flow, Grasewicz responded that the driveways are 24 feet wide so people can pull up to their unit and stop, allowing another car room to pass. Large rigs will have room to make turns. Once all five buildings are completed, they expect a maximum of 24 cars to be on site in any one day, based on experience of other self storage owners. Ms. Calandra estimated buildings two and three will each have 25 storage units, the 4th will accommodate 40 units and the 5th will accommodate 50 units.
Access will be through a security gate using a four digit access code. Police and Fire Departments already have those codes. Parking lots are gravel and roads do not have painted stripes.
Haynes moved, Gray seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve the site plan application for Fitzwilliam Self Storage.
Preliminary consultation: Boundary line adjustment involving property on Map 4, Lots 69 and 71, owned by Harry Damon and Chris Parker respectively.
Paul Grasewicz presented drawings showing the properties involved and plans for the boundary line adjustment. Mr. Damon wants to buy a 7000 square foot strip from Mr. Parker. At one time these two lots were part of a larger parcel, and Mr. Damon’s lot was created in 1955. The lot had frontage on old Route 12, which was discontinued by Town Meeting in 1992. The lot also has frontage on Fullam Hill Road. Mr. Damon’s lot is approximately ¾ acres, and Mr. Parker’s is a little more than ½ acre.
Pini asked if the Parker lot was a buildable lot, and if it was, could the Board make it less conforming than it already is by granting the boundary line adjustment. Following some discussion of setbacks, the nonconforming lot was thought to be non-buildable. Grasewicz will approach both parties to see if they will stipulate that the lot is non-buildable in the deed.
Preliminary consultation: Lee Holombo to discuss placing an office for the trailer park in the center bay of the existing garage on property belonging to the trailer park next to Mr. Mike’s, Map 34, Lot 9, General Business District.
Mr. Holombo distributed drawings of the site and showed the Board his plans for developing the rest of the site. He plans to convert the middle bay in the existing three car garage to an office for the trailer park. Since the foundation extends beyond the existing building, he would also like to build more office space on that foundation soon, effectively extending the existing building to cover the entire foundation.
Mr. Holombo plans to create more office space for future rental. The site is almost four acres in the General Business District and offices are allowed in that district. Work has begun on the interior office and some site work has been started. The original garage doors will be changed and he plans to put a dormer in to make it more attractive.
Silverman asked if there was a septic system. Mr. Holombo said there is a 250 gallon tank and leach field that is not in operation at this time. It will be used in the future for office staff.
Right now, there are a variety of things stored in the two other bays. Eventually he will use the space for storage and parking cars. He does not plan to store or repair vehicles in the garage.
Silverman asked if he had plans to expand the site further. Mr. Holombo said that for now, he just wants to add a couple of more offices. He said there was a building permit at one time to complete the building and he just wants to do that.
Haynes advised him that he will need a new building permit for the renovation and any addition. Silverman suggested he needed a complete plan with the office breakdown noted and an approved septic system design for the whole complex. Pini noted he would have to return to the Planning Board for a site plan review when he begins to rent the office space. Landy reiterated that Mr. Holombo needed to take the septic plans and building plans to the Selectmen to receive a building permit.
Minutes: Haynes moved, Gray seconded and the Board approved the minutes of the October 18, 2005 meeting as written.
Administrative: The Board reviewed the 2006 Budget, noting it will be reviewed by the Budget Committee and Selectmen before being finalized. Increases in budget were primarily for 1) increased advertising costs to notify the public about hearings, and postage costs to notify abutters about hearings (fees cover both of these costs); 2) a consultant to provide an overview of future development of the town and a recommendation on anticipated deficiencies related to growth that will need to be resolved; 3) increased training for Board members and staff, necessary as laws and land use issues become more complex.
Ordinances: The Board reviewed existing ordinances for amendments, including mandatory amendments, and new ordinances to meet needs identified during the year.
The Board adjourned at 9:05 PM.
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