Members present: Paul Currier, Chair; Nancy Teach; Pat Moyer; Art Urie; Duncan Coolidge, ex officio; and Lenny Caron, alternate, appointed to Doug Phelps’ position
Also present for duration of appropriate items: Dave Powers, Zoning Administrator; Andy Guptill; Elwin Barton; Mark Thompson; John Thompson; Christy Vigue; and John Guiheen.
Zoning Administrator: David Powers presented a draft letter going to Mr. Jackman at the former Patten Garage. Dave will distribute an electronic copy to the Board members for their mark-up.
Dave is continuously working on the list of businesses in town for the Board’s review.
A complaint was received for property on Pinewood Lane regarding gunfire.
Public Hearing: Mark Thompson for an annexation for property on Morrill Hill Road
The Board reviewed the application for completeness. It was determined that there are several items not included on the plan; therefore, the Board cannot deem it complete. Currier stated that he has a concern with enlarging an existing non-conforming lot to a larger non-conforming lot.
The public hearing has been continued to 7:30 PM on August 11. There will be a non-binding consultation for application completeness on July 28.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Mary Anne Broshek has contacted Currier to request a public information session just prior to Town Meeting to go over the proposed changes, as they will not be discussed at Town Meeting.
Non-Binding Consultation: Elwin Barton regarding property on Potters Road
Mr. Barton explained that he has an interested buyer for his property on Potters Road; however, needed to know the process for an excavation permit and the possibility of acquiring one. Currier explained that they would have to go through the Site Plan Review process. A non-binding consultation is scheduled for July 28.
Work on Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Currier presented a plan with revised boundaries for the proposed Business District.
Additional Items
Lenny Caron discussed his pit on Bridge Road, indicating that he would like to be able to remove landscaping material from his property; however, there is a load limit on the covered bridge. He currently has a Special Exception from the Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment and Site Plan Review and a state-approved pit agreement.
Board members will be meeting with Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club representatives to discuss potential changes with the Zoning Ordinance. Board members will meet at Town Hall prior to meeting with Ragged Mountain representatives.