Westmoreland Planning Board

January 13, 2009

Present: Lauren Bressett, Jim Starkey, Nancy Zeller, Laurie Burt, Bob Harcke, Bruce Smith,

Russ Austin.

Audience: Doug Wilkes and Gary Hudson.

Chair Lauren Bressett called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of December 9, 2008. Bob Harcke moved to accept the minutes as read. Seconded by Jim Starkey. All voted in favor.

HEARING: Wilkes Brothers Development Co. – Subdivision. Continuation from November 2008. The request was to subdivide U1 Lot 5 in the commercial District.

After review of the Minor Subdivision Checklist, Lauren informed the Board that all new subdivision plans must be approved the D.E.S.

Lauren Bressett moved to accept the application as complete.

Jim Starkey asked if D.E.S. approval needed to be part of the motion to accept the application as complete.

Laurie Burt moved to accept the application as complete without D.E.S. approval. Nancy Zeller seconded. All voted in favor.

Jim Starkey asked Doug Wilkes if any of the property lines had been changed. Doug stated that a Boundary Line Agreement had been executed. The Boundary Line Agreement made the lot (U1-lot 5) 4 acres.

Jim Starkey voiced concern about setting precedence by approving the subdivision even though the Zoning Board approved the variance application (10/27/08) with the stipulation that the new lot be two (2) acres.

Other Board members echoed the concern.

Bob Harcke moved for approval of the subdivision based on the Zoning Boards variance and reasons stated, contingent upon D.E.S. approval of Subdivision RSA 483-B. Seconded by Bruce Smith. All vote in favor.

At the request of the Board, Gary Hudson attended the meeting and answered questions pertaining to the Road, Bridge and Culvert ordinances. Gary informed the Board about the updated 911 requirement that all shared driveways must be given a road name.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Board reviewed the memo from the Westmoreland Conservation Commission dated 1-5-09.

Lauren Bressett reminded Russ Austin to advise the Selectmen that the Board is in need of an alternate.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Lori-Anne Ingram

Secretary

(These are unapproved minutes. Any changes will be shown in the minutes of February 10, 2009)