Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Paul Currier; Randall Costa; Art Urie; David Blinn, ex officio

Also present for duration of appropriate items: Pat Moyer, Planning and Zoning Coordinator; Dave Powers, Zoning Code Administrator

Announcements

The Board will meet with Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club on August 9 at the property.

Planning & Zoning Coordinator distributed Driveway Permit Application and Driveway Regulations including the old and new forms. The Board reviewed and made several revisions.

Brian Signer

Brian had contacted Moyer indicating the Planning Board had not done a final approval on his application. The Board voted unanimously in favor of approving his application.

Possible Subdivision on Tucker Mountain Road – Non-binding Consultation

Anne Griffin explained to the Board that her family owns a total of 65 acres with 1300’ of road frontage, and she would consider dividing the property into four five-acre lots and would like to know what steps to take for a subdivision.

The Board advised that this would be a major subdivision, and a survey is needed, and then she should apply for a Special Exception to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in order to get a building permit.

Griffin asked if there were any regulations pertaining to the type of home that can be built on the property. The Board advised there is a minimum square footage of 480 square feet and a height limit of 35’, and if the lots will be less than five acres, a State subdivision approval is needed. Attention needs to be given to the 4:1 depth-to-width ratio required by the Zoning Ordinance.

Zoning Administrator

Martin Fairall indicated he would like to continue his driveway as a loop around his home. Powers advised that Fairall would need to speak with Road Agent John Thompson, and Fairall stated Thompson had no concerns.

Powers asked if Fairall would have to file a separate driveway permit, and the response was Yes.

Powers inquired if there was any time-frame that an RV camper can be on a lot of record for seasonal usage, and the response was that the timeframe is unlimited.

Powers asked if a septic installation would make this a residence. The consensus of the Board was that provided the RV was removed every now and then for a substantial length of time, the Board would have no concerns. Powers will clarify with Avitar for verification as to when this would become taxable.

Filing with the Registry of Deeds

The town received legal advice that the town is responsible for filing at the Registry of Deeds. The Notice of Lot Merger will be updated to reflect this.

Accessory Dwelling Units

Teach is still working on this.

Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club Meeting

Teach spoke with John Hodgson inquiring what the club is requesting from the Planning Board. Currier and Costa stated that Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club should provide details to the Planning Board of their vision including key elements of the community and governance, infrastructure, and future evolution and present to the Planning Board.

Discussion and Updates

Work on PUD and Conservation Subdivision is still being done.