TOWN OF SUTTON
PLANNING BOARD

Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 (7:00 p.m.)
Pillsbury Memorial Hall
93 Main Street
Sutton Mills, NH 03221

 

Board Members Present: Carrie Thomas, Chair; Jim Lowe; David Angeli; Debbie Lang (Alt.)

Board Members Absent: Roger Wells; Robert DeFelice; Julie McCarthy

Ex-Officio Present: Bill Curless

Staff Present: Ed Canane, Land Use Coordinator; Victoria O’Connor, Recording Secretary

1. Call to Order Regular Meeting.

Chairperson Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call.
3. Introduction to Victoria O’Connor, Professional Recording Services Provider for Planning Board.

Ms. Victoria O’Connor gave a brief overview of her history and experience.
4. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 24th, 2017

 MOTION: Chairperson Thomas moved to approve the January 24th, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes, pending Board Member Wells’ input. It was seconded by Board Member Lowe. The motion carried unanimously.

5. Correspondence

A. Carr/Vanderwerth/Vierzen re: Lot Line Adjustment
The Board Members received an email that was addressed to Ed, from Kevin F. Carr, Esq. of Baker and Hayes, with a subject line of “Vanderwerth and Vierzen lot line adjustment”.
Mr. Ed Canane explained that there are two adjoining lots with two different property owners who would like to make an adjustment to the property line between them. This change would not affect abutters, but Mr. Canane will keep the Board posted on the progress of the adjustment, and will also notify the abutters if deemed necessary.

B. Road and Easement Law from A-Z (4/13/2017 MHT)
The Board Members received a flier regarding this April training session. Ex-Officio Curless suggested that Mr. Canane attend. The OEP Conference was also discussed, which Mr. Canane will also attend and relay back to the Board relevant information he gathers.

6. Work Session – Subdivision/Site Plan Modifications

The Board began their analysis where they had left off at the previous meeting, at page 41. The following noteworthy recommendations were made:

A. Page 41, Section A – Clauses (a) Saving Clause and (b) Record of Adoption should remain.

B. Page 42, Enforcement

MOTION: Ex-Officio Curless moved to amend the penalty of $500 to 15% of the selling price. It was seconded by Board Member Angeli. The motion carried unanimously.

MOTION: Board Member Lowe moved to amend the wording of the penalty to specifically state of “will pay the penalty in U.S. dollars at 15% of the selling price”. It was seconded by Ex-Officio Curless. The motion carried unanimously.

C. Exhibit C – Requires updating with the current Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Needs to indicate what changes were made in 2016, and if no change, state “no change”.

MOTION: Ex-Officio Curless moved to table discussions of the drawings until
Board Member Wells returns. It was seconded by Board Member Lowe. The motion carried unanimously.

7. Old Business

ADUs were approved and the Zoning Ordinance will be changed to reflect the Amendments.

8. New Business

A. Election of Planning Board Officers – Chair and Vice Chair

MOTION: Ex-Officio Curless moved that Chairperson Thomas remain Chairperson until June of 2017. It was seconded by Board Member Angeli. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion was had amongst the Board Members regarding absentee Members and the necessity to have all Members present in order for the Board to fulfill its obligations.

MOTION: Chairperson Thomas moved to table the vote for Vice Chair. It was seconded by Board Member Angeli. The motion carried unanimously.

9. Final Comments

Much discussion was had amongst the Board Members regarding the future of Sutton, in terms of development. Several suggestions were made, in order to decrease the tax burden on the residents by inviting economic drivers to invest in the town by creating both housing and employment.

10. Adjournment
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Victoria O’Connor, Recording Secretary