WESTMORELAND PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

December 11, 2007

Present: Chair Lauren Bressett, Wesley Staples, Jim Starkey, Laurie Burt, Robert Harcke, Bruce Smith, Nancy Zeller and Alternate Walter Derjue.

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

MINUTES: Wesley Staples moved to approve the minutes of November 13, 2007 as revised. Jim Starkey seconded the motion. All in favor so moved.

(Revisions) Rules of Procedure – The final Draft was approved by Attorney Bradley. (updated revised minutes are in the Planning Board file at the Selectmen’s office.

Conservation Committee: Walter Derjue reported the Conservation Committee will be looking at issues regard subdivisions, water runoff, etc.

Meeting with Selectmen: Chair Lauren Bressett reported on the meeting with two members of the Select Board, two from Zoning Board, the Building Inspector, two from Planning Board, and the Zoning Administrator. It was discussed at the meeting to review the subdivision regulations.

The Planning Board discussed Cluster housing and the Conservation Commission would like more time to look into the issue of cluster housing.

Density of layout was discussed. Also discussed was Plan Unit Development – P.U.D. (A developer brings this P.U.D to the town or Planning Boards. The language would have to be drafted correctly. There are pros and cons to cluster housing. Jim Starkey made a motion in reference to P.U.D. that the Planning Board find more information and have someone come and speak with the Planning Board that is well informed on the subject of Cluster Housing and P.U.D. The motion was seconded by Bruce Smith. All in favor, so moved. Robert Harcke will check with Southwest Planning Commission to see if someone there can speak with the Planning Board.

Ordinance Changes – trailer parks were discussed. Review of ordinances will begin at the January meeting. The Zoning Board will need to have a procedure list for the Planning Board. Having a list will help the Planning Board in making decisions.

Rules of Procedure – These were reviewed. Bruce Smith moved to accept the Rules of Procedure as presented. Seconded by Jim Starkey. All in favor, so moved.

The Planning Board report for the Town Report was discussed. The established new rules should be in the report, along with the website address.

Budgets for 2008 were discussed. 2007 budget between the ZBA and Planning Boards was $5,101.00. Laurie Burt moved to accept the budget of $5,101.00 for 2008. Seconded by Jim Starkey. All in favor, so moved.

It was noted that new Planning/Zoning Books were ordered.

Wesley Staples moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jim Starkey. All in favor, so moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Secretary