Pittsfield Planning Board
Town Hall, 85 Main Street
Pittsfield, NH 03263
Minutes of Public Meeting

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

ITEM 1. Call to Order at 7:07 P.M. by Bill Miskoe, Chairman.

ITEM 2. Roll Call

Members Present:

Bill Miskoe (BM), Chairman, Ted Mitchell (TM), Vice Chairman, Rich Hunsberger (RH), Dan Schroth (DS), and Clayton Wood (CW), Alternate and Recording Secretary

Pat Heffernan (PH) was late and seated on the board at 7:57 P.M.

Members Absent:

Eric Nilsson (EN), Selectman Ex Officio and Daniel Greene (DG),

Alternate Clayton Wood (CW) was seated on the Board.

ITEM 6. Building Inspector Report

Dan Kramer (BI) introduced himself to the Board and requested their guidance on the Volpe Property on Main Street regarding a Building Permit. A discussion ensued on the need for parking spaces. Because the property is “grandfathered”, no changes are required; however, the owner should be reminded that a Waiver for “site approval” should be submitted. There was some confusion regarding the request to the ZBA for a Variance for the property on Elm Street, also owned by Volpe, which appears to be tied to the ZBA action on Main Street. The Board advised the (BI) that the property would require two parking spaces tied to the deed and that “site approval” would be required.

Another issue regarding a permit to build a “magazine” for storing fireworks for personal use was discussed. The Board advised the (BI) that the Zoning Ordinances did not regulate “explosives” and that this issue would have to be taken to the Fire Chief.

ITEM 4. WORK SESSION

Matt Monahan, CNHRPC, worked with Board on the Zoning Ordinances.
Matt reviewed the “Senior Housing Ordinance” and the Board participated in a general discussion that focused on the following:

• Density Calculations – The Board decided that a multiple of two (2) was not sufficient to make any building project financially viable. It was agreed that the ordinance would be changed to a multiple of five (5) with a 35 unit cap.

[(PH) was seated on the board.]

• Land Use Table – After discussion, the Board agreed to allow by right in the Suburban and Rural districts.
• Occupancy Eligibility – The Board agreed to reduce the age from 62 to 55 and also include 25% occupancy for any age.

Matt proceeded to review the “Cluster Ordinance” and the Board participated in a general discussion that focused on the following:

• Density and Dimensional Standards – The Board agreed that the Minimum Frontage per lot should be reduced from 150 ft to 75 ft and the same change should be made to the “Senior Housing Ordinance”.

ITEM 5. New Business

1. Hank Fitzgerald Resignation

(RH) motioned to accept Hank Fitzgerald’s resignation from the Board. (TM) Second. Carried 4-1-1.

2. CIP Resignation

(BM) asked for a member to volunteer as the Board Representative to fill the open position on the CIP Committee. This remains an open issue.

ITEM 7. Selectman’s Report – Eric Nilsson, Selectman Ex Officio

None. Selectmen Representative not present.

ITEM 8. Members Concerns

None.

ITEM 9. Public Input

None.

ITEM 3. Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2010

(RH) Motion to approve Minutes of September 2, 2010. (TM) Second. Carried 5-0-1.

ITEM 10. Adjournment

(RH) Motion to Adjourn. (CW) Second. Carried 6-0.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:01 P.M.

Approved: October 7, 2010

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John W. (Bill) Miskoe, Chairman Date

II Tapes
Planning Board
September 16, 2010
Clayton Wood, Recorded/Transcribed