Town of Warner – Planning Board

Work Session Minutes

February 15, 2010

Warner Town Hall, Lower Level

Members Present:     Barbara Annis, Paul Violette, Rick Davies, Ed Mical, David Hartman, and Dan Watts

Members Excused:    Hank Duhamel

Members Absent:      None

Alternates Present:    None

Alternates Excused:   Harold French and Peter Wyman

Alternates Absent:     None

Presiding:                   Barbara Annis

Recording:                  Tracey Hallenborg

OPEN MEETING

ROLL CALL

Barbara Annis opened the meeting at 7:03 PM. The roll call was taken.  

1.  SURVEY LIST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OF THE

      MASTER PLAN                    

Barbara Annis asked the Board if everyone had their copy of the Draft survey questions for the Economic Development Survey along with those forwarded by Rick Davies for review. The Board had agreed to compile a list of questions for Vanessa Bittermann to create a survey to be distributed to the local businesses before the Visioning Session April 19, 2010.  

Ed Mical asked if the survey would take into account home based businesses. Barbara Annis said yes. Dan Watts was able to compile a list of local businesses including home based businesses to send a notice of the Visioning Session scheduled for April 19, 2010. 

The Board reviewed the Draft Survey questions from Vanessa Bittermann. After reviewing the survey a few suggestions were to add a line for additional comments to some of the questions; adding questions regarding the need and or want for home-based businesses, non-profit businesses and office complexes.  

Alan Brown arrived at 7:15 pm and it was decided to continue discussing the survey later in the work session.  

2.   ROAD DESCRIPTIONS

      Alan Brown Speaker 

Barbara Annis stated that to her recollection Alan Brown wanted to have an updated Minimum Road Standard form for a

 hand out. A brief discussion was held regarding road descriptions, Class VI and Class V roads. It was agreed to make an updated Minimum Road Standards form on Planning Board letterhead. Copies of the form will be located in the Selectman’s Office and in the Planning Board office.

Rick Davies stated that some of the definitions were already changed at a previous work session. Alan Brown stated that a lot of the changes to the Minimum Road Standard specifications had already been incorporated into the Subdivision Regulations.

Some of the topics reviewed tonight were:

A.  Lollypop:

“Lollypop” diagram was reviewed. Alan Brown stated he wanted to be sure in the Planning Board Rules and Regulations a driveway is not permissible within 50’ of the radius turn. A discussion was held regarding “lollypop” with regards to road frontages, width of the road, right of ways, and if it should have a one-way traffic pattern as compared to a two-way traffic pattern.  After a brief discussion regarding the sizing of a “Lollypop” Allan Brown decided it would be permissible to have driveways located within 50” of the radius turn. Dan Watts asked who owned the property in the center of the lollypop. Alan Brown said the Town owns the property (dedicated property). David Hartman suggested a statement clarifying the land as dedicated property be added to the Subdivision Regulations. The Board approved the “Lollypop” diagram.  

B.  Tear Drop 

“Tear drop” diagram was reviewed and approved.  

C.  Hammerhead Turnaround 

A discussion was held regarding the feasibility of a “Hammerhead”, right of way, and driveways. Alan Brown explained no driveways within 50’ of the radius to the road frontage are permissible. It was agreed to accept the “Hammerhead” diagram with changes. 

D. Cross Sections  

Cross sections of “Typical Section of Improvement All Roads” and “Typical Section of Improvement Arterial (Class A) Street” diagrams were reviewed. An error was found in regards to the width of the surface treatment showing 38’ wide instead of 24’ wide on the “All Roads” diagram. Dan Watts stated he would correct that on the diagram. A brief discussion was held regarding the width including the shoulder of the “Arterial (Class A) Street” diagram. Alan Brown said the width of the road is not as important as the quality of the substructure The Board agreed to leave the diagram as is.  

E.  Sidewalk Design 

The sidewalk diagram was reviewed. Alan stated that all sidewalks must meet ADA standards. A curb patch is being used to deter the curb from tipping. Alan Brown stated that he would get the specifications for the curb patch and let the secretary know so the correct information of the curb patch can be added to Section VI Required Improvements #11 in the Town of Warner Subdivision Regulations.  

E.   Section VI Required Improvements in the Town of Warner Subdivision Regulations  

Changes to make to Section VI Required Improvements included: adding curb patch specifications and changing subsection A. Streets to read as follows:  

A.     Streets

      1. Design

a.       Conform to current Town of Warner Subdivision Regulations. These are the minimum design requirements. 

After a brief discussion it was decided to print a new copy of the TOWN OF WARNER, NEW

HAMPSHIRE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS with the corrections and new updates. The secretary will make copies for all the Board Members to review at a later work session.  

F.   Driveways 

A general discussion was held regarding driveways including the Planning Board’s authority over driveways, access for emergency vehicles, slopes, driveway lengths, grades, turnouts, etc. It was agreed to continue the discussion at a later time in greater detail.  
 

SURVEY LIST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OF THE MASTER PLAN (Continued)

Barbara Annis returned the discussion to the survey questions Rick Davies had suggested. After a brief review it was agreed to add questions regarding the expansion of the Commercial District. After a brief discussion three additional questions were agreed upon. It was decided Rick Davies would tweak the wording of these questions and send the information to Paul Violette for review. Paul Violette would then send the additional questions to the secretary who will add them to the survey list already agreed upon and e-mail it to Vanessa Bittermann.

Barbara. Annis suggested having one Public Hearing for any changes in the road section and the subdivision checklist that needs to be updated to match the numbering of the Subdivision Regulations.

3.    COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS 

Barbara Annis informed the Board that the EECBG Application has been filed to revamp the Park and Ride.  

Barbara Annis stated a letter from DOT was received stating there will be State Highway Funds available for a safety configuration to be done at the junction of Market Basket and 103 in the future.  

Ed Mical stated the new floodplain maps arrived. He reviewed them and all the corrections requested were done. A Public meeting to accept them will be held Tuesday February 16, 2010 at 6:30pm.                              

4.    PUBLIC COMMENTS 

No Public was present.  

5.    ADJOURN

Paul Violette made a MOTION to ADJOURN, the motion was seconded and all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 PM.