Westmoreland Planning Board
Minutes
Present: Jim
Starkey, Russ Kotfila, Lauren Bressett, Laurie Burt,
Jim Ranson, alternate. Bruce Smith arrived during
hearing.
Excused absence:
Bob Harcke
Meeting called to
order at
In Lori’s
absence, Laurie Burt took minutes.
Russ moved, Lauren
seconded that the June minutes be accepted as printed, motion passed.
Jeff Ingram
regarding Cedar Knoll property on 35 Old Rt
12. Jeff distributed a statement of intention which is to purchase property, use shop building most recently used for
automotive repair as a storage warehouse for his construction business and rent
out house which was most recently used as an office for a single family dwelling.
This is a change of use. There will be no changes to the existing site plan
(approved 2005). He does plan to do cosmetic changes including finishing the
siding on the shop.
As the site plan
is not being changed and is an approved plan, Jim S moved, Laurie seconded that
we waive the site plan review checklist. Motion passed unanimously.
Jim S moved, Russ seconded that the application be accepted as
complete. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion of
application: the sign will be removed, security lighting
approved for previous owner may be installed to protect the warehouse. The
footprint will not change, perhaps up to 12 vehicles weekly for warehouse. The
current driveway and parking will be maintained, the current access to the shop
will be used, it is not shown on plan but goes to
right of house off the parking area. Is over 6 acres so meets the requirements
for residence in C/I zone. Current septic plan was
provided and review report verifying that the system is adequate for a 3
bedroom residence.
Curtis Mead was
the only abutter present and spoke in favor of the proposal. There were no
public comments. The hearing was closed.
The board
verified that zoning approval is needed, the zoning
hearing has been scheduled. It was felt that a certificate of occupancy
verifying that the house has necessary requirements for residency would be a
good idea. Jim S moved that the Site Plan be approved contingent upon the
driveway access to the warehouse be indicated on the site plan and a copy
provided for filing, that zoning board approval is granted, and that a
certificate of occupancy is obtained. Russ seconded. Approved
unanimously.
Malcolm Pringle
driveway permit from state was received. The permit gives him permission to
move the access onto Rt 12 providing that the
previous access be removed. This will be put on file.
Selectboard
report
Russell property
R10 16-1 & 2 – A hearing with the zoning board has been scheduled for the
shared driveway.
OLD BUSINESS:
At the work
meeting last week the final ordinances were reviewed. Southwest Regional
Planning Commission is willing to do a special work session with the board on
workforce housing, Planned Unit Developments, accessory apartments and
multifamily housing. The date of August 13 was selected with the meeting to
begin at
The
Meeting adjourned
at
Respectfully
submitted,
Laurie Burt
Secretary Pro
Tem