Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2003
Members present: Michael A. Methe; Chairman, Jane Roberts and Coni Porter, Alternate
Members absent: Daniel Baker; Clerk, Edwin Mattson, Kerry Gagne and Gerald Neiman, Alternate
Selectmen present: Susan S. Silverman
Chairman Michael A. Methe opened the meeting at 7:37 p.m. and appointed alternate member Coni Porter as a voting member this evening.
Public Hearing
7:35 p.m. Case #03-03: Erik Burroughs requests a Variance from Article III: Section 127-9 (A) to allow a residence with attached office for proposed greenhouse business on property known as Tax Map 12; Lot 7-2. This property is located on the Easterly side of Rt. 12 South and is in the General Industrial District –
Chairman Methe opened this public hearing at 7:37 p.m. and read the case title aloud. It was noted that proper abutter notification and public noticing has been provided. Chairman Methe explained to the applicant that they do not have a full Board this evening, however, they do have a quorum with three members, and it was the applicant’s choice whether or not to proceed this evening. Mr. Methe noted that all three votes must be in the affirmative for this to pass tonight and if the application is denied, the fact that a full Board did not hear the case is not grounds for appealing the decision. The applicant said that he understood this and wished to proceed this evening.
Chairman Methe asked the applicant for clarification of which piece of property this is. This parcel is North of the pallet property, and approximately 500’ away from the brook, also to the North. Mr. Methe asked the applicant to tell the Board what he wanted to do. Erik Burroughs and his mother Lois Burroughs presented this proposal. It was noted that this first application is asking for a residence with attached office for the greenhouse business. This would be in the form of two A-frames; a photo has been filed. Mr. Burroughs said that they are looking to put in several greenhouses. Mrs. Burroughs added that they do this right now for a garden shop in Milford, Connecticut where they currently live. They raise roses and other flowers and vegetables, and her husband would also like to raise and
sell worms. Everything that they grow is for this company that they contract with called Gloria’s in Connecticut. Mrs. Burroughs added that there would be no retail sales from this property; no farm stand, etc. Mr. Methe clarified that there would be two A-frames; one for the residence and one for the office. Mr. Burroughs said that was correct and they would look exactly the same.
Coni asked if this would be seen from the road. Mr. Burroughs said that this would be approximately 200’ to 250’ back from the road. He added that the driveway needs to be cleared some, and they would have to extend it further in. There are a lot of trees along the road.
Mr. Burroughs explained that they will grow vegetables also, they will be planted as seedlings, and Mr. Burroughs hopes to get into composting after they get going. Mrs. Burroughs told the Board that there would be no adverse effect to the land as they would be growing food from the land. She added that there would be no retail sales, no people going onto the property and no signs. They may sell some things at a craft fair or tag sale, but that would be the extent of it, as the sales are contracted out to Gloria’s. Coni Porter noted that if at some point they decided that they wanted to conduct retail sales, they would have to go before the Planning Board. Chairman Methe noted that on the application it states, “Sale will be only contracted out to garden shop in Milford, Ct. We will be
offering the sale of herbs and flowers-vegetables for home use only”, and asked for clarification. Mrs. Burroughs said that the sales are to Gloria’s only, who does the reselling of the products. Everything that they grow is for Gloria’s, except for what they eat themselves. Mr. Burroughs said that this was not written correctly.
Selectman Susan Silverman asked to address the Board and said that she thought that this was a request for a Special Exception to allow a residence in the General Industrial District. Chairman Methe said that was correct, but also that there were two applications; the other being for an agricultural use. Mrs. Silverman added that after this step with regards to the business, there is a Site Plan Review process through the Planning Board where some of these issues would be addressed. Mrs. Burroughs added that the office would not be rented out to anyone, and it would be for this business only. Mrs. Silverman stated that her concern at this time, even though there are houses in this district now which are there because they are pre-existing to zoning, when they start making exceptions and breaking this down
again, it is no longer a General Industrial Zone, it becomes something else. She added that this is just overall the bigger picture of land use issues. Mrs. Silverman asked the applicant if they were aware that this is General Industrial District, and that in the future something could go in next to them that they would not be too happy about it. Mrs. Burroughs said that they are aware of this and this is one of the reasons that they wanted this much land. They understand that they could not say that someone could not do something, and they do not want to have to look at what their neighbor is doing. They looked at a lot of property in New Hampshire and they chose Fitzwilliam.
Coni Porter clarified that they are proposing to clear 4 acres near the middle of this 32 ½ acre parcel. Mrs. Burroughs said this was correct except that it is not exactly in the middle as they cannot get to the middle, and they would never put anything else on the property. Chairman Methe asked if they had anything else to add and Mrs. Burroughs said that not having the residence would be a hardship because they have to be on the land to take work the land.
Chairman Methe asked if there were any further questions for the applicants. Jane Roberts said that she has a question for the Board; if they allow a use that is not allowed, for example, not industrial, how does that leave it for other people that may want to come in? Mrs. Roberts added that this would cut down on the industrial property if you have something else in there too. Chairman Methe said that they have one large lot and there is nothing saying that they can’t go for a subdivision later on. Mrs. Burroughs said that they would not do that. Coni Porter added that they do not know what will happen down the road.
Chairman Methe asked if anyone from the public had any questions or comments regarding allowing a residence in the Industrial zone. There was none. Chairman Methe stated that this has nothing to do with the Site Plan or the buildings and it is just to allow the residence. Chairman Methe closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Chairman Methe told the Board that the major concern he has with a residence going in here is that just across the road is a brook with a little building way out in the back. It was stipulated that there could be a shop on that property, but not a residence; because the shop is an industrial use which is an allowed use. If the owner wanted to live there also, then he could go before the ZBA like the applicant here tonight is doing. Mr. Methe added that this area was set aside for commercial use. Jane Roberts said that she thinks that they would be opening a can of worms by allowing a business and a residence in a commercial zone. Coni Porter said that she would like to support this proposal as a good use of the land, and added that there is a lot involved with this. Mr. Methe said that he agrees and
understands. She added that each case should be looked at on an individual basis. Mrs. Burroughs stated that there is a video store with a residence and another warehouse with a residence on this same road. Mrs. Burroughs noted that the greenhouses would be right behind the home and this would not impact the land or traffic like the video store, because they would not allow it. Coni Porter explained that the Board is thinking about the future as well; for example, what happens when the applicant decides that he doesn’t want to do this anymore, although the applicant’s intent seems pretty clear.
Chairman Methe suggested that the Board perform a Site Walk before making a decision. The Board agreed. Mr. Methe noted that there is a major aquifer in this area and a lot going on there and he wants to know exactly where this is located. Chairman Methe continued this Public Hearing to May 12, 2003 two weeks from today. The applicant asked if he needed to be present for the continued hearing to which Mr. Methe said that they have their testimony from tonight which should be sufficient and he did not need to be present.
7:55 p.m. Case #03-04: Erik Burroughs requests a Special Exception from Article III: Section 127-8 (A) to allow agricultural use on property located in the General Industrial District. This property is known as Tax Map 12; Lot 7-2 and is located on the Easterly side of Rt. 12 South – This application will be addressed on May 12, 2003 also.
8:05 p.m. Case #03-05: Leslie Lightfoot on behalf of Veteran Hospice Homestead Inc. requests a Special Exception under Article III: Section 127-10 (D) to allow a group veteran’s home to be called “The Hospice Homestead Victory Farm” in the Rural District. This property is known as Tax Map 2, Lot 11 and is located on Pierce Road in the Rural District – Chairman Methe read the case title aloud and opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. It was noted that the appropriate abutter notification and public noticing requirements had been met. Members of the Conservation Commission were present as well as numerous residents of the town.
Chairman Methe explained to the applicant that they do not have a full Board this evening and that she has the right to have this heard by a full Board. Ms. Lightfoot stated that she wanted to proceed this evening. Mr. Methe explained that all three members would have to vote in favor of this proposal for it to be granted, and if it were denied she could not appeal the decision because a full Board did not hear the case. Ms. Lightfoot said that she understood.
Chairman Methe asked the applicant, Leslie Lightfoot, to present her proposal to the Board. Ms. Lightfoot handed out booklets to the Board members and explained that she is seeking a Special Exception to put in a group home for veterans that are elderly or disabled. This is a therapeutic project and although she has done similar projects, she has not done a farm yet. There is information about the 12-bed “Hospice” and 15-bed “Hero Homestead” in the booklet Ms. Lightfoot distributed. The first one was done in 1993 and the last was done 3-4 years ago. Ms. Lightfoot said that this is strictly non-profit and veteran specific. They plan to farm the land by doing organic farming and Ms. Lightfoot explained that the men need to be taught slowly and added that they would graduate slowly.
Any of the food grown that they do not use would be donated to food pantries and local restaurants.
Coni Porter had numerous questions and asked what kind of people would live there; what types of residents would they be; is this considered a halfway house or permanent residency; and where have they been? Ms. Lightfoot said that first off, the VA considers anyone the age of 15 and older elderly, and basically any veteran that is looking to get back into society but is having a hard time is a candidate for this program. These veterans are disabled and depressed and things are very different for them and they need help. Ms. Lightfoot added that these men are drug and alcohol free, single adult males and there are no children. Typically, they do not encourage these men to drive as there is a house manager who lives there all of the time who has a vehicle, as well as his wife, and they will drive them to
places. Coni asked if they prepare them to move on to re-enter society, or if they just stay there. Ms. Lightfoot said that it depends, the elderly would probably not move on because once they get someone to help them it is very hard for them to get back into society on their own; however, someone that just got out of the service and just needs to get back on his feet and is capable of doing this could need just a short turn around time. Ms. Lightfoot noted that she has not seen much turn around though, in her experience. Coni asked if there were therapists or case workers on staff to which Ms. Lightfoot said that they have case managers but there is no direct therapy and added that these men do not need constant direct therapy. Coni then asked if these people have a history of violence, drug abuse or a criminal history. Ms. Lightfoot said that some of them may have a drug and or alcohol history; however, they do not allow violent people into the program. Coni noted that mental
illness is not necessarily violent, but if you mix drugs and alcohol in then it could be a different story. Ms. Lightfoot stated that they do not allow drugs or alcohol, and explained that if they have someone there that is in recovery, they hold the option to perform drug tests randomly, so if they found that someone was using something they would be out of the program.
Jane Roberts asked if these people were formerly committed. Ms. Lightfoot said that they are not and more often than not, these people are elderly people who cannot afford a home of their own. The average VA pension is $9,000.00 per year and if a veteran were married and their spouse died, and they can no longer receive social security, they really cannot afford to live any longer. In other cases, they have left the military and may or may not have a job to go. She added that every case is individual but these men are not coming from institutions, they are referrals from the VA. Mrs. Roberts clarified that these people are there voluntarily to which Ms. Lightfoot said that was correct.
Coni Porter asked if any of the men could be diagnosed with “PTS”; post traumatic syndrome. Ms. Lightfoot said that with war experiences, etc., this is entirely possible, but PTS does not mean that they are violent. Ms. Lightfoot said that their records are not sealed and she has access to this kind of information and is aware of these things.
Chairman Methe asked about the age spread of these men. Ms. Lightfoot said that it is hard to tell right now because they do not know who will be coming back from Kuwait, but generally, they are age 50 and up. Mr. Methe asked about the disabilities. Ms. Lightfoot said that she has had some people who have had strokes and are not able to move on their own, but they are able to function, as this is not a nursing home. Their mobility is good, they are able to walk and cook their own meals. Ms. Lightfoot noted that this a group of veterans that need a little extra help because they couldn’t do on their own. Mr. Methe said that the reason he asked this is because the location is well out there and this town has a volunteer Fire Department and if there is a fire out there, they have to react to that. Ms.
Lightfoot said that she has to follow the Federal Fire Code because her grants come from the Federal Government and the State of New Hampshire, and the Federal fire code states that they have to do sprinkler systems, conduct fire drills every quarter, etc.
Coni Porter asked Ms. Lightfoot if she had any architectural plans or anything and Mr. Methe noted that they need to be allowed the use first. Ms. Lightfoot said that she included some basic drawings of what the house might look like in the folders she handed out.
Coni asked how close this would be to the nearest person living out there. Mr. Methe answered this and said that there is a residence within a couple of hundred yards. The Board noted that this would not be miles away from anyone, but it is also not right next door to anyone. Coni asked if they planned to have any animals on the farm to which Ms. Lightfoot said that they do not plan to have animals, just growing vegetables and maybe Christmas trees; things that will keep them occupied.
Chairman Methe opened the public hearing to the public for questions. Brian Doerpholz of 79 Pierce Road; Map 2, Lot 11-01, asked questions regarding vehicles and traffic on the road. He asked how many vehicles would be there. Ms. Lightfoot said that they do not encourage the residents to drive and she expects that there would be van or truck there. Mr. Doerpholz asked how many staff people would be there. Ms. Lightfoot said that there would be the case manager and his wife. Mr. Doerpholz asked if the residents would receive visitors. Ms. Lightfoot said that they may or they may not, she does not know this at this time, but typically these men do not have family to come and visit. Mr. Doerpholz told Ms. Lightfoot that last year there was a proposed expansion on this property before the Planning Board and it was denied. He
explained that Pierce Road is a Class 5 road and the town does not have any plans to develop the road for at least the next ten years. The road turns into Class 6, which is not maintained. The road is 13’ wide, 17’ wide at the widest point. Mr. Doerpholz spoke of the culvert in front of his property that runs to a beaver pond and a fire pond, and other conditions about the road; such as the two high rounded portions that which would require considerable excavation and perhaps even blasting to make it wider. Mr. Doerpholz stated that this road would not bear up to a lot more traffic as it is in very poor condition, and he does not feel that this is a good place for a facility of this kind.
Alex, a resident of the old school house, asked if the other facilities like this practice gardening. Ms. Lightfoot said that they do not and there is no reason to because they are not in an area like this.
Amy Ramsey, a resident of Royalston Road stated that she has children as do many other people in this area and she has concerns about the men having drug or alcohol problems. Mrs. Ramsey asked how they could be sure that these men would not show a history of violence or search out drugs or alcohol, and not be a danger to them. Ms. Lightfoot said that she could not guarantee anything, no more than something occurring in one’s own family. She stated that the residents are watched very closely, and they are honorably discharged veterans, not active addicts. Ms. Lightfoot noted that they take do urine samples for drug testing at the facility. Mrs. Ramsey said that she felt this was a large facility for this area and Ms. Lightfoot explained that in order to get the grant she must provide housing for 20 people.
Mr. Doerpholz stated that there would have been fewer people if the proposed subdivision last year went through. He asked about the septic system and Ms. Lightfoot said that this would depend on the size of the facility and they work with an environmental agency who would deal with the specifics of this. Ms. Lightfoot noted that this would be a very nice facility and not something just thrown together.
Mr. Doerpholz mentioned green way and how there has been efforts made in town to expand, purchase and save it. Ms. Lightfoot said that it is not her intention to destroy the land and asked Mr. Doerpholz if he understands what her proposal is. Mr. Doerpholz stated that he understands but this is not a logical site as it is remote and rural. Ms. Lightfoot said that this is the whole idea; to have gardens and cultivate the land, not destroy it. She added that there would not be a burden to the school system, there would not be more than 3 or 4 additional vehicles and this is not a clinic or a hospital. Mr. Doerpholz asked if the men would require medical care, and Ms. Lightfoot said it would not be constant care or they would not be there. Their medical care would be like everyone else’s care. Ms. Lightfoot added that
this is not a hospice, and she thought that this would be a great way for these men to get back to living, in a group environment, and it would be economical for them. She stated again that the average pension for these men is between $9,000.00 and $13,000.00 per year. Mr. Doerpholz stated that he is not debating the facility itself, just the location, and added that he feels that they would be better suited in a different location. Ms. Lightfoot asked Mr. Doerpholz what kind of services he thought that these men needed. Ms. Lightfoot said that these men are not bedridden, they just need assistance. A man that had a stroke is able to do his own laundry, dress himself and cook for himself. There is not always staff available to help. Mr. Doerpholz asked if this location is better than another location in town. Ms. Lightfoot said “absolutely”. Mr. Doerpholz added that he did not feel that there was enough notice given for this hearing, otherwise more people from this area
would have been able to attend.
Joan McLaughlin, a resident of Royalston Road stated that she was concerned about medical emergency services that may need to be provided; say someone is very badly cut; and she asked if there would be any farm equipment, for example, on the property. Ms. Lightfoot said that there would not be any equipment like that. Mrs. McLaughlin noted that the fire and ambulance departments in town are made up of volunteers; “very good ones”, she stated. Mrs. McLaughlin asked if the residents would be screened to see if they are suitable for living in this area. Ms. Lightfoot said that they are screened to fit into the program. Ms. Lightfoot added that some of these men may want to join the volunteer Fire Department.
Terry Silverman asked how much of the 79 acre parcel they were planning to use. Ms. Lightfoot said they would use 1 acre for the house, and they would plant trees in an effort to restore the land that has already been destroyed.
Susan Silverman provided a little bit of history about this property and noted that it has been the focus of a proposed five lot, later reduced to four lot, subdivision, then a retirement home and nothing has happened yet as things fall through for one reason or another. Mrs. Silverman said that she feels that this is a proposal for one dwelling with an in-law type of apartment for the case manager and his wife. She noted that this land is a buildable lot and at some point someone is going to want to do something with it. Mrs. Silverman continued and said that she understands that the neighborhood issue is difficult and people have concerns, but she feels like they need to provide a place for people that can’t afford to live on their own, and she understands that living in a rural area is uplifting. She also said
that she understands the siting for this.
Coni Porter asked where the other facilities were. Ms. Lightfoot said that one is in Fitchburg and one is in a historic neighborhood in Leominster. Ms. Lightfoot said that the homes are well kept and the veterans support each, and it has been a good thing, they fit into the community. There are no resident vehicles at the other facilities, just the case managers and their wives. Coni Porter reviewed the increased road traffic per day and noted that there may be only a few times per day; the wife going to work, a trip to a store, etc., that a vehicle would come or go. Ms. Lightfoot said again that the men really do not have visitors, sadly enough, it is rare.
Amy Ramsey asked if this would have possible effect on their property values; bringing in people that can’t afford a place to live on their own. Ms. Lightfoot said that they would be looking at a $300,000.00 - $400,000.00 home going in and it should bring their property values up. Mrs. Ramsey asked if this would be appealing to a potential property owner. Joan McLaughlin asked if there were any market studies done in the areas where the other homes are located that would indicate that this project would not be conducive to this area. Karen Carbonelli, the realtor that Ms. Lightfoot has been working with was present and told the group that she has been to the home in Leominster and it is beautifully kept, is in a quiet neighborhood, and she does not think that it would be a detriment to this land. She added
that she thinks this would look very nice in this area and stated that the men in these homes have gone to war for us to protect our country.
Coni Porter said that she understands the concerns that people with children have. She asked Ms. Lightfoot where this would be sited on the property and if it would be set back somewhat. Ms. Lightfoot said that she planned to put it in the general location of where the old Meattey farm house was. The Board looked at the tax map and noted that it would be near the edge of the property.
Joan McLaughlin asked what the men would do in the winter time and asked if they would use snowmobiles or ATV’s possibly. Ms. Lightfoot said that there are other activities to produce self satisfaction, and she does not allow ATV’s or snowmobiles. Ms. Lightfoot said that she wants it to be a mellow place to live peacefully. Mrs. McLaughlin said that these men have been active and they are accomplished men, but they cannot garden in the winter. Ms. Lightfoot said that they read, make models, and they have a computer that can be used. There are things to do. She added that if they are active enough some of them may try to get a job or do goodwill things in the community and be active in the community. Coni Porter asked if they go to church to which Ms. Lightfoot said some of them do and some of them do not.
Ed Mattson of the Fitzwilliam Fire Department noted that this would be a home for 20 people and asked how many stories it would be. MS. Lightfoot said that it would be a 2-story wood structure. He asked about medical staff. Ms. Lightfoot said that the Case Manager has CPR training. Mr. Mattson asked if there was anything else. Ms. Lightfoot said probably not. Mr. Mattson asked if these men had to go to a veteran’s hospital if there was an emergency. Ms. Lightfoot said that in an emergency they would go to a local hospital. If one of them needs to go to a veteran’s hospital then the Case Manager would take them. Ms. Lightfoot explained that they are looking at a 10 bedroom home with 2 men in each room, a common living area, common kitchen, etc. Mr. Mattson asked if there would always be someone there and Ms.
Lightfoot said that there is always someone there on the premises. Ms. Lightfoot noted that there would be fire alarms and a sprinkler system according to the Federal Code. Mr. Mattson noted that New Hampshire Code is the same as Federal Code. Mr. Mattson asked if this could increase the needs to be provided by the Fire or Ambulance departments and noted that these are staffed by volunteers. Ms. Lightfoot said that she hopes it would not increase their service, although they cannot plan for accidents or illnesses, and added that these types of services have not increased at the other homes she has been involved with.
Coni Porter asked Mr. Mattson if he had any issues or problems with the access road being a Class 5 road. Mr. Mattson said that the biggest issue he has is putting a facility like this at the end of a dead end road; and he noted that this is a road that does not get plowed first and he questions the upkeep of the road. Mr. Mattson said that he cannot speak for the Road Agent, but this road gets pretty muddy in the spring and pretty slippery in the winter and these are problems that occur out there. Mr. Mattson said that his major concern would be water availability and he said that he would suggest a 10,000 gallon tank on the property somewhere and that the fire pond next to Mr. Doerpholz’s be maintained and perhaps increased a little bit. Mr. Mattson noted that water is not close by and the fire
trucks can carry only so much, and added that perhaps they could require that there be an additional water source on the property. Mr. Mattson said that these are things that he would look at it this were to go any further. Ms. Lightfoot asked about requirements for an additional tank. Mr. Mattson said that it should provide so many gallons per hour and it would have to be able to supplement the tankers. It was noted that the town owns the fire pond.
Mr. Doerpholz said that the pond is approximately 25’ x 25’ and it is usually dry in the summer. Mr. Doerpholz pointed out that there are a lot snowmobiles and ATV’s as well as firearms and hunting in this area frequently. He spoke of the road again and the mud season and the lack of a place to put snow on the sides, and the fact that they deal with this for about half of the year. Ms. Lightfoot stated that she is not scared about the road, and she drove down it this past winter. She said that the road she lives on ten times worse. Ms. Lightfoot added that she does not see any reason why they could not look at working on grants for fixing the road, and she does not feel defeated by the road. Jane Roberts mentioned the Federal Code and asked if there are regulations for accessibility and
handicapped people and if possibly there is something regarding roads. Ms. Lightfoot said there are all kinds of regulations that they have to adhere to such as accessibility to the property, accidents, and fire, and there are provisions in the organization to arrange for a pond or well with regards to the water. Ms. Lightfoot said that she is aware that there is no town water there.
Bruce McLaughlin, resident of Royalston Road said that he thinks this is a good idea and there is a need for it and there are benefits. He added that using this 79 acre parcel for this takes the worry of subdivision out, and he thinks this is okay.
Chairman Methe asked if there were any further comments or questions. With there being none, Chairman Methe closed the Public Hearing at 9:04 p.m.
Chairman Methe asked the Board if they needed some time to think about this. Coni Porter asked if a site walk was necessary. Mr. Methe said that he knows the property very well and he does not need to do a site walk. Jane Roberts said that she is also familiar with the property and does not need to go out there. Coni Porter said that she was comfortable with this and is tempted to say that this would be an improvement to the property. Chairman Methe asked the Board if they were prepared to vote on this tonight or if they needed time to think about it. The Board unanimously agreed to vote on this tonight.
Chairman Methe stated that the Board would review the criteria for a Special Exception at this time. The proposed use:
1.) Is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter.
The Board members agreed unanimously that this proposal is in harmony and with the purpose and intent of this chapter.
2.) Will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place.
The Board members agreed unanimously that they did not feel that the proposed use would not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place.
3.) Is appropriate for the site in question.
The Board agreed unanimously that this site is appropriate for this proposal.
4.) Complies with all applicable requirements of this chapter.
The Board agreed unanimously that this proposal complies with all of the applicable requirements of this chapter.
5.) With respect to dimensional requirements establishes that there exist special conditions that make the meeting of these requirements unduly burdensome.
The Board agreed unanimously that this proposal doesn’t fit in anywhere else and that is why they are seeking the Special Exception.
Mr. Methe stated that based upon this the application passes and moved to grant a Special Exception to Leslie Lightfoot on behalf of Veteran Hospice Homestead Inc. The Board voted unanimously in favor of this. Mr. Methe told Ms. Lightfoot that she would receive a notice of decision within 7 days. Ms. Lightfoot thanked the Board.
Administrative Work
*** Review and approve February 20, 2003 meeting minutes - postponed
Board Business
*** Elect a Vice-Chairman - postponed
Correspondence
*** Notice of Decision issued by the Planning Board (April) - postponed
*** “Achieving Smart Growth” Regional Workshops being offered by the Office of State Planning - Various dates/locations in May and June – postponed
Chairman Methe reminded the Board that there would be a site walk held on May 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The Board will meet at the Town Hall and then depart for the site walk. A continued public hearing for the first two cases will be held at 7:30 p.m. after the site walk.
Respectfully submitted,
Margo M. Best
Administrative Assistant
Land Use
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