WESTMORELAND PLANNING BOARD MEETING

November 13, 2007

Present: Lauren Beset, Robert Harcke, Bruce Smith, Wesley Staples, Jim Starkey, Nancy Zeller, Laurie Burt and Alternate Walt Perjure

Lauren called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Bruce Smith moved to approve the minutes of October 09, 2007 as written. Seconded by Nancy Zeller. All in favor, so moved.

Broadridge LLC joint hearing regarding subdivision on Patton Road has been continued to December 11, 2007 meeting.

Walter Water Protect Board Grant: A representative from all Boards is requested. Bruce Smith is willing to be on the committee.

Rules of Procedure – The Final Draft is a Attorney Bradley’s for review. Suggested to change Site Visits #13 – 13:2 Take out “or a member of the board”.

Jim questioned going to site for a visit? Seeping the process along – going to a site prior to a meeting. Lauren will speak to Attorney Bradley in reference legality of going to a site – only to see the lay of the land. A drive by site visit is allowed.

13:4 Attorney Bradley needs to clarify “individually” visits.

13:5 Members not allowed to speak with the landowner. 13.5 would become 13.6

Discussion that individual site visits are not permitted. If the Board went as a group the site meeting would be a properly noticed meeting.

Final vote of adopting the Rules of Procedure will take place at the Planning Board meeting of December if Attorney Bradley’s has reviewed and commented on the complete Rules of Procedure.

Bagley, Miream, Marion and Byron Bagley met with the Board for a site plan review at the old Putters building on Route 12. The Bagley’s have been to the Zoning Board for a Variance to have a pottery business at that location. Zoning Board has given approval.

Jim Starkey questions rather the kiln needed to be inspected by the Fire Marshall. Fire Marshall does check the kiln. A discussion followed regarding parking area. Bagleys stated they are expecting only four or five vehicles at a time but the lot could hold about fifteen or twenty. Most vehicles would only be staying about one hour.

Wesley Staples moved to approve the application for the Bagleys. Seconded by Nancy Zeller. All in favor, so voted.

The Selectmen have set a meeting for the end of the month, Thursday November 29^th at 7:00PM to meet with the Planning and Zoning Board. Each board should send two representatives. Nancy Zeller made a motion to have Lauren Bressett and Laurie Burt attend the meeting. Seconded by Jim Starkey.

Scott Giza presented a Plot Plan for a garage he wishes to build on this property on Old Route 12. Plan was approved.

Steep Slopes were discussed. Question as to percent of land that may be developed driveways. Question on driveway permits and approach to highway and water runoff.

Question as to what towns have these rules. Statement was made that medium density/Village district would not have a problem with the slopes. All others would be taken care of with ordinances. There are 26 towns statewide that have these ordinances.

The conservation committee will be looking into this further.

There were recommendations from the Conservation Board regarding subdivisions. There should be a checklist for site plans which should include drainage issues, etc.

Conservation commission will look into this.

Bruce Smith questioned upgrading of Patton Road. Lauren explained the Zoning Board would be hearing a request to have permission to place a driveway on a class 6 road at the December meeting.

Bob Harcke made a motion to vote yes or no for permission for the conservation committee to plan out major ordinances in regards to steep slopes. Voted 5 to 1 – not in favor.

Lauren Bressett moved to have the conservation commission review the current ordinances to see if any relate to slopes and any adjustments that may be needed and report back to the Planning Board. Seconded by Bruce Smith. Motion passed

Bruce smith recused himself – he has asked the Board about an expansion on his business and what he would have to do.

Bob Harcke talked about affordable housing.

Jim Starkey brought up revision of the Master Plan. Lauren that we should get experts to talk to us about what we should be updating.

Budget will have to be put on the agenda.

Lauren made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Wesley Staples. All in favor, so moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Planning Board Secretary.

Walt Perjure moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Seconded by Jim Starkey. All in favor, so voted.

Acting Chair closed the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Secretary – Planning Board