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Town of Meeting Minutes Members Present:
Barbara Annis, Paul Violette, Rick Davies, David Hartman,
Hank Duhamel, Ed Mical, and Dan Watts. Members Excused:
None Members Absent:
None Members Arriving Late: None Alternates Present:
Peter Wyman Alternates Excused:
None Alternates Absent:
Harold French OPEN MEETING AT Barbara Annis opened the meeting at 1. CONCEPTUAL CONSULTATION
Applicants and Property
Owners: Larry and
Carol Pletcher
Property Location:
Description: Proposed
Seasonal Farm Stand Barbara Annis introduced Larry Pletcher. Mr. Pletcher explained the
“seasonal farm stand” would not be a conventional farm stand but
rather a place where people could buy produce from the existing storage
building. Mr. Pletcher said he would like to sell organic produce that
he grows locally at the storage building currently located on the
property. He stated he did not intend to make any changes to the
structure that is currently there. Mr. Pletcher said the produce would
be kept inside the storage building and customers would be able to drive
up to the storage building, park next to the porch, enter the building
through the sliding doors and purchase produce before it is shipped out. Ed Mical asked if Mr. Pletcher’s intention was to have an outside
stand and what time frame he is considering. Mr. Pletcher explained
there will not be a separate stand constructed but rather customers
would drive up to the sliding doors on the front of the storage building
and walk into the building to purchase the produce stored inside. He
stated he is fine with complying with the 90-day regulation as stated in
the Zoning Ordinance Table 1; Use Regulations; Agriculture #3. Mr.
Pletcher stated the time frame would most likely be late June through
late September. Ed Mical suggested Mr. Pletcher have smoke detectors installed since
the public will be entering the building. Barbara Annis asked how many days and hours per week would the stand
be open for business. Mr. Pletcher said the stand would be open to the
public 3-4 days per week most likely in the afternoon and weekends. Barbara Annis asked if Mr. Pletcher would be bringing in any other
produce such as apples, peaches, etc. Mr. Pletcher said he may possibly
sell locally made syrup; however, the vast majority will be produce he
grows. Rick Davies made a MOTION
to hear comments from the public before the Board makes a decision. Dan
Watts seconded the motion. All were in favor. Barbara Annis asked if there were any comments from the public. There
were no comments from the public. Ms. Annis returned the discussion to the Board. Dan Watts asked about parking. Mr. Pletcher stated that the South
side of the storage building has a covered porch that customers would be
able to drive up, park and then enter the building. There is sufficient
access to enter and exit. Ed Mical suggested sending a comment to the Board of Selectman on the
Board’s decision so they can look into the fire safety issue. Paul Violette made a MOTION
that a Full Site Plan Review is
not necessary. Hank Duhamel seconded the motion. All were in favor. The Motion was APPROVED as
per Table 1; Use Regulations; Agricultural #3 which reads: Temporary (not to exceed
erection or use for a period exceeding three months in any one year)
greenhouse or stand for sale of agricultural or farm products raised
primarily on the same premises. Mr. Pletcher thanked the Board and left the meeting. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Barbara Annis asked if there were any comments from the public. There
were no public comments. 3. CONTINUED A. MINIMUM Barbara Annis opened discussion on road descriptions. Rick Davies
questioned whether Allan Brown still needed the Minimum Road Standards
handout since the information contained on the sheet was incorporated
into the Subdivision Regulations. Barbara Annis stated that Allan Brown
had asked the secretary to make a revised sheet on the Planning Board
letterhead. This is to be kept in the Planning Board Office, Board of
Selectman Office and at Allan’s office to handout as a reference
guide. Rick Davies felt there was not enough information on the handout.
Barbara Annis stated although the handout had been incorporated into the
Subdivision Regulations Allan Brown still wanted a handout for the
public as a short reference guide. A discussion was held whether to add
more detailed information, add references to specific parts of the
Subdivision Regulations, leave as is or eliminate the handout
altogether. A brief discussion was held regarding whether the handout
would be used for Class VI roads or for creating roads in a subdivision.
The Board decided to have the secretary contact Allan Brown directly and
check with him if he still wanted to have the handout. The Board will
discuss the handout at the B. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
(Draft Copy of A brief discussion was held regarding whether to add “Road Agent”
into the definitions. David Hartman will check if it is necessary to add
“Road Agent” as a separate definition or if it is part of the
definition of “Public Works Director”. After careful review and a lengthy discussion of the The secretary will have an updated Subdivision Regulations packet
with the changes made today along with the checklist for the 4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Paul Violette gave a Master Plan update. He stated Vanessa Bittermann
had finalized the Economic Development Survey and has already mailed it
out and a response has already been received. Ed Mical stated a letter of support was received from the NH DOT in
regards to the Exit 9 Intervale area project. Barbara Annis said she is
working with Mike Tardiff on gathering further information for the
project. 5. COMMUNICATIONS Ed Mical stated the Flood Plain maps were approved at the Public
Meeting the Board of Selectman held on 6 MINUTES Approve minutes of Approve minutes of Approve Warner Planning Board
Transportation Subcommittee minutes of
Paul Violette made a MOTION
to ACCEPT Ed Mical made a MOTION to ACCEPT
the Paul Violette made a MOTION
to APPROVE the Warner
Planning Board Transportation Subcommittee minutes of 7. ADJOURN A MOTION was made to ADJOURN,
the motion was seconded and all were in favor. The meeting adjourned at
8:55 PM.
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