Pittsfield Zoning Board of Adjustment
Town Hall, 85 Main Street
Pittsfield, NH 03263
DRAFT Minutes of Public Meeting April 26, 2007
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Susan Muenzinger, Vice-Chairman.
ITEM 2. Roll Call
Members Present: Susan Muenzinger (SM) Vice-Chairman, Ed Vien (EV),
Carol Dodge (CD), Paul Metcalf, Sr. (PM), Jesse Pacheco (JP), Larry
Federhen (LF), Alternate.
Members Absent: David Simpson (DS), Alternate.
(SM) At this time, we would like to welcome Carol Dodge as a new fulltime
member of the Board.
ITEM 3. A non-binding conceptual hearing with respect to a Variance of
setback requirements to construct a storage facility on property located at
6 Depot Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263 (Tax Map U-03, Lot 111). The
property is owned by the Pittsfield Players, P.O. Box 177, Pittsfield,
NH 03263 and are represented by Robert R. Charron. This property is
located in the COMMERCIAL Zone.
(SM) We do not usually have conceptual hearings in regard to variances. It
should be noted that the Board will neither grant nor deny approval for a
Variance at this time.
Mr. Jeff Gregoire related that he would be representing the Pittsfield Players
since Mr. Charron is out of town.
Mr. Gregoire related that since 1991 the Pittsfield Players have been in the
process of renovating the building which houses the Pittsfield Players. We
have recently installed a new heating system. We have been renting a
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storage facility from a neighbor for storage of various props and other
theater equipment. We are looking to construct a 20 x 30 sheet metal type
building in the rear area, which feasibly could connect to the existing rear
wall. There is also a propane tank that would have to be moved from the
existing storage shed unto the property of the neighbor to which it belongs.
(Mr. Gregoire presented a hand drawn conceptual map of the area and the
proposed storage shed.) He related that currently there is a fence
surrounding the back area that was constructed a while ago due to minor
attempts of destruction on the building. He related that the current storage
shed houses an old furnace, which they no longer use, and want the new
building for storage of flats of scenery, which can be quite large.
The Board questioned various property lines, dimensions of the alleys on
either side of building, exact property footage, positioning of proposed
storage shed as well as propane tank, which currently exists in the storage
shed. (SM) suggested that, perhaps, an architect would be beneficial in their
quest for this and if redesigned, there might even be the possibility that such
a Variance would not be necessary and that you would have the space to be
flexible. She suggested that a local architect might be able to help them and
would not be costly. (EV) related that if Pittsfield Players plan on having a
storage facility that would stand alone, it would be one thing, but to attach it
to main building would be another endeavor. (SM) suggested they discuss
this with Building Inspector, Mike McLaughlin. She also noted that Paul
Richardson, Hilltop Design is a local architect that has worked on several
other buildings in Town and he might be able to assist you in designing
something that fits your needs as well as Town Ordinances. Mr. Gregoire
noted that no particular timeline is necessary though they would like to
proceed with this within the year.
ITEM 4. Clarification of Notice of Decision in regard to Public Hearing
concerning property owned by Daniel J. and James F. Kerivan, 10 and 12
Chestnut Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263 (Tax Map U-5, Lots 24 and 25). This
clarification has been requested by Planning Board to include setback
dimensions. (Applicants will not be present.)
(SM) noted that the original Notice of Decision did not enumerate the
setbacks and the Planning Board felt that they should be included in order
for them to grant the requested Lot Line Revision. “I think they are correct
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in putting these setbacks in the Notice of Decision. It is a good thing to do.”
Members reviewed the original application and the map as presented by
applicant and agreed that setbacks should be noted for “history purposes.”
(CD) Motion to accept amended Notice of Decision citing setbacks as
prepared by Planning Board. (JP) Second. Carried 4-0. (Signed by SM.)
ITEM 5. Public Input
None. No audience present.
ITEM 6. Approval of Minutes of January 25 and February 8, 2007.
(JP) Motion to approve Minutes of January 25, 2006. (LF) Second.
Carried 3-0. (EV Abstain – Not present at this Meeting).
(EV) Motion to approve Minutes of February 8, 2007. (JP) Second.
Carried 4-0.
ITEM 6 A. Elect Chairman
(PM) Motion to nominate Ed Vien as Chairman. (JP) Second. Carried 4-0.
(EV) Motion to nominate Susan Muenzinger as Vice-Chairman.
(PM) Second. Carried 5-0.
ITEM 7. Members Concerns
(SM) related that there are three applications scheduled for May 10th. After
reviewing applications it was decided that some research would be
beneficial.
(SM) related that Larry Federhen would be attending the State Planning
Conference on Saturday and that hopefully, he could offer some new
information on matters discussed at that time.
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ITEM 8. Adjournment
(PM) Motion to Adjourn. (JP) Second. Carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Approved:_____________________
Date
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Susan Muenzinger, Vice-Chairman Date
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