Planning Board
Regular MeetingLaconia, NH · March 7, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF LACONIA PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 6:30 PM City
Vice
Hall - Conference Room 200A
Minutes
Accepted April 4, 2017
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair E. Bones called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
K. Graham called the roll with the following members present: Michael Limanni, Jay Tivnan,
David Bownes, Gail Denio, Elizabeth Merry and Vice Chair Edwin Bones
Absent: William Contardo, Charlie St. Clair, Michael DellaVecchia, Hamilton McLean
Staff: Dean Trefethen, Planning Director and Brandee Loughlin, Assistant Director
Vice Chair Bones stated there were five (5) members in attendance and quorum was
established. He also introduced E. Merry as new member.
II. Presentations
III. Extensions
1. PL2012-0002SP, 0003CUP(marina), 004CUP(parking), 0014CUP(long term boat storage)
0015CUP(water body buffer); 1218 Union Ave, Watermark Marine, extension for
completion deadline
Applicant: Paul Goodwin of Watermark Marine explained the request. For the record the
owner is actually Waterfront Marine Holdings. He continued and said that 95% of the main
building is done and the second building had not been started yet. There is a wood
breakwater that has not been built yet. Lastly, the landscaping along the waters edge is to be
done.
Motion to approve the extension with the requested date of March 6, 2018 made by J. Tivnan, E.
Merry seconded. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
D. Bownes asked if the application acceptance could he heard before the public hearings.
M. Limanni came in at 6:39 pm, during the application acceptance.
Vice Chair Bones seated M. Limanni as a voting member in M. DellaVecchia's absence.
IV. Continued Public Hearings
V. Public Hearings
1. PL2017-0001SP 609 Main Street, Revitalization of the Colonial Theater
Vice Chair Bones opened the public hearing at 7:13 pm.
Applicant: Rob Turpin and Jared Guilmett of Misiaszek Turpin, and Justin Flahtery of BCEDC
were present. R. Turpin explained the proposal. The proposal consists of 3 parts: the theater
itself, the Canal Street and the retail section in the front of the building on Main Street. The
stores on Canal will be the theater space instead, the Main Street front will remain retail with
apartments above and the theater will remain the theater. The biggest change is the
orientation of the curb on main street. They would like to increase the depth of the side walk.
This will protect the marquee and reshaping will give accessible entry to the theater, and
potential outdoor seating for the retail on Main Street. Currently there is a painted loading
zone there, no parking spaces. The loading zone will be moved to Canal Street. There was
concern about the road being too narrow but the road will be no narrower than by the
parking garage. Two footprint changes are the open courtyard to be infilled and made into
bathrooms and off Canal Street, an elevator core will be put in. One to serve the apartments
and one to serve the theater. So there will be an entry off Canal Street. They are going to
keep the existing original stair entrance to the apartments so there will be two accesses. The
elevator to the theater will be inside access only. The Main Street elevation will be restored
back to the original look. The marquee will be restored and the brick will be restored and
painted and windows replaced to match original. Canal Street elevation will be restored back
to its original look as well. They are in process of getting the building on the National Register
and are in part two of the three part process. E. Merry asked who will take up the sewer
upgrade cost and was told that is usually at the applicant's expense. There is a reduction in
apartment units from 18 to 14, one bedrooms. Tax credit was the decision for keeping the
apartments. E. Merry asked about resident parking. J. Flahtery said they are working with the
City Manager to arrange for dedicated parking.
Pat Wood of Shore Drive spoke. He asked about the construction impact on the businesses
left on Canal Street. R. Turpin said they hope to start by summer and looking at a 12 month
time frame. BCEDC and BPS will reach out to the businesses on Canal prior to the start of
any work. There will be advance notice when the street will be blocked. P. Wood stated that
when Frates moved off Canal, lots of foot traffic was lost .
Staff Review: Assistant Director Loughlin read the staff review. There was a condition added
to the approval in hopes to give the departments opportunity to work with the applicant. The
condition reads: A construction management plan focusing on parking, traffic, and equipment
and material storage must be discussed with and approved by DPW and the Planning
Department prior to start of construction. M. Limanni asked if any funds were set aside for
marketing or community development and was told there are funds and sources for that. R.
Turpin has been discussing with staff regarding signage. A variance from the ZBA will be
needed for the entire building. They plan to have a master plan for signage for all aspects of
the building.
P. Wood asked where staging equipment will be kept with the parking garage mostly out of
commission. D. Trefethen mentioned an idea they would like to do on trial basis. A sign with
information on who is in control of the site and a contact number posted at the site at all
times during construction so when there are issues, it can be addressed. The hope is to do
this for future projects.
Vice Chair Bones closed the public hearing at 7:27 pm.
Motion to approve the site plan application with the dates and conditions from the staff review
made by D. Bownes, G. Denio seconded. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to approve the 80% waiver reduction made by D. Bownes, E. Merry seconded. The
motion passed unanimously 5-0.
2. Revision of the Table of Uses for the Commercial Resort zone (CR) in the Weirs, Article
V of the Zoning Ordinance
Assistant Director Loughlin explained the proposal and gave the history. She recommended
that this change moves forward to have just one column. This is not a new zone and the map
will not change, only the use chart for the CR zone will have changes. D. Bownes is looking to
form a committee to work with Council on changes. D. Bownes is an opponent of adopting
this as a place holder until the Master Plan is done. Assistant Director Loughlin added that the
board add the "place of worship" back to the use chart. When the Alternative Treatment
Center was added, the "place of worship" was omitted accidentally.
Vice Chair Bones opened the public hearing at 7:42 pm.
Pat Wood of Shore Drive spoke. He asked about the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and
asked if that part of the chart will change after the next months meeting. Assistant Director
Loughlin added that even when a use is permitted, there are numerous conditions associated.
P. Wood supports the changes. The ZTF looked at this back in 2015 when the Planning Board
approved the zone change. The Council did not approve the zone changes back then but
didn't separate the use chart from the zone change. D. Bownes and Assistant Director
Loughlin explained the history of the zoning change back in 2015 and how it is different from
the chart change before the board now.
Vice Chair Bones closed the public hearing at 7:48 pm.
Motion to recommend the changes to the Commercial Resort zone in the use chart as
proposed and put the "place of worship" back into the use chart where it was, made by M.
Limanni, D. Bownes seconded. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
VI. Application Acceptance
1. PL2016-0120SP, 0121SU, 0122CUP(wetland), 0123CUP(cluster), PL2017-
0002CUP(perimeter buffer), 0003CUP(cluster buffer setback) Endicott Street East, The
Gardens, construction of 85 residential unit cluster subdivision
Assistant Director Loughlin said there are some issues that still need to be addressed and
recommended the acceptance be continued to April 4. Pat Wood, representing the applicant
explained there are two variances that are in question. The deadline is next Friday and the
application will be submitted prior to the deadline. P. Wood prefers the application be
accepted tonight. He feels it will be ready for presentation for the April meeting. From the
experience with the board and big projects, he feels that even if they go for public hearing
in April, it most likely will be continued to May due to questions from the Board and
abutters. After the municipality approvals the project, there is still Attorney General
approval and construction probably won't be until fall. He would like to keep the process
moving forward.
Motion to accept the application as complete and schedule the public hearing for April 4 made
by D. Bownes, J. Tivnan seconded. The motion passed 5-1, (M. Limanni, J. Tivnan, D. Bownes,
E. Bones and E. Merry for, G. Denio against).
VII. New Business
VIII. Old Business
IX. Reports
1. Planning Dept Report
Planning Director Trefethen said at the last mtg the committee for the Master Plan was chosen
and the members are: M. Limanni, H. McLean. and E. Merry. D. Bownes said the idea is that
Council and Planning Board should be working together in terms of developing the Master
Plan. M. Limanni would like to see the Master Plan as a living document because of all the time
and work put into it.
Assistant Director Loughlin said there hasn't been much happening since the last meeting.
Staff has had a lot of preliminary discussions on projects and feels it will pick up with in the
next few months. Planning Director Trefethen added a follow up to the chart. Staff has been
compiling a list of changes that need to be done in the ordinance that are on hold due to the
Master Plan. Some of the more urgent issues might be brought sooner.
X. Liaison Reports
1. Lakes Region Planning Commission:
2. Conservation Commission
3. City Council: D. Bownes
XI. Other Business
1. Elections for re-electing officers
Assistant Director Loughlin explained what the secretary job entails. She told the Board to
think about the nominations and be ready for next month's election. J. Tivnan would like to
be nominated as Secretary.
XII. Minutes
1. Acceptance of minutes from February 7
Motion to accept the minutes made by D. Bownes, G. Denio seconded. The motion passed 6-0.
XIII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by D. Bownes, E. Merry seconded. The motion passed 6-
0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm
Respectfully,
Kalena Graham
Agenda
CITY OF LACONIA PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 6:30 PM
City Hall - Conference Room 200A
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Presentations
III. Extensions
1. PL2012-0002SP, 0003CUP(marina), 004CUP(parking), 0014CUP(long term
boat storage) 0015CUP(water body buffer); 1218 Union Ave, Watermark
Marine, extension for completion deadline
IV. Continued Public Hearings
V. Public Hearings
1. PL2017-0001SP 609 Main Street, Revitalization of the Colonial Theater
Decision
2. Revision of the Table of Uses for the Commercial Resort zone (CR) in the
Weirs, Article V of the Zoning Ordinance
Recommendations to go to Council
VI. Application Acceptance
1. PL2016-0120SP, 0121SU, 0122CUP(wetland), 0123CUP(cluster), PL2017-
0002CUP(perimeter buffer), 0003CUP(cluster buffer setback) Endicott Street
East, The Gardens, construction of 85 residential unit cluster subdivision
VII. New Business
VIII. Old Business
IX. Reports
1. Planning Dept Report
X. Liaison Reports
1. Lakes Region Planning Commission:
2. Conservation Commission
3. City Council: D. Bownes
XI. Other Business
1. Elections for re-electing officers
XII. Minutes
1. Acceptance of minutes from February 7
XIII. Adjournment
PLANNING BOARD ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
TITLE: PL2012-0002SP, 0003CUP(marina), 004CUP(parking), 0014CUP(long term boat
storage) 0015CUP(water body buffer); 1218 Union Ave, Watermark Marine, extension
for completion deadline
SUBJECT: Water Mark Marine
Map/Lot 325-220-3, request for extending the completion date.
a. Plan revisions: done
b. Site Improvement Security: done
c. Mylar, Final Plans: done
d. Completion: 3/5/13; 3/4/14; 3/3/15; 3/516; 3/516; 3/7/17: new request March 6,
2018
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
application Cover Memo 3/1/2017 1218_Union.pdf
PLANNING BOARD ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
TITLE: PL2017-0001SP 609 Main Street, Revitalization of the Colonial Theater
SUBJECT: MBL 432-142-22, Colonial Theater revitalization
ACTION: Decision
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
staff review & waiver Cover Memo 3/2/2017 staff_rev___waiver.pdf
application Cover Memo 1/18/2017 Colonial_app.pdf
comments Cover Memo 3/1/2017 comments.pdf
plans Cover Memo 3/1/2017 plans.pdf
LACONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention Division
848 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 524-6881 - Fax (603) 524-0437
___________________________________________________________________
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 2017
To: Technical Review Committee
From: Charles Roffo, Deputy Chief
Subject: Colonial Theater
__________________________________________________________________________
The apartment internal stair needs to be evaluated and must meet either NFPA 101,
Life Safety Code, 2015 Edition, 31.2.4.5 or 31.2.4.6 and 7.1.3.2(3)(b), including all new
stair enclosures.
Pending
Sprinkler and fire alarm plan submittals will be required.
Agreed
Any anticipated phasing of the project will require city approval.
To Be Determined
Completed plan set must additionally include electrical and mechanical plans for the
entire building.
Agreed
Existing exit doors that are planned to remain must meet the 15 lpf movement
requirements of the Life Safety Code.
Agreed
Clarification of stair at room 116 is required.
Provided
LACONIA WATER DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT
988 UNION AVENUE Seth D. Nuttelman
PO Box 6146
LAKEPORT, NH 03247 PHONE (603) 524-0901
FAX (603) 528-5964
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE II COMMENTS
To: Planning Department
From: Seth D. Nuttelman, Superintendent
Date: 2/28/2017
Re: 609 Main St/Colonial Theatre/ Renovations
1. A domestic service will be installed for each of the two sections of the
building. If the fire service is going to be shared for all sections of the
building, the condo association documents will need to address these
expenses, etc.
2. See Laconia Water Department for meter fees and backflow requirements.
3. All Laconia Water Department specifications apply.
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609 Main St.
432-142-22
Project Comments
Assessing Office•Tara Baker-Assessing Technician
February 14, 2017
a. No new comments
January 5, 2017
b. No Comments.
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Main St 609
Date: 2-09-2017
To: Dean Trefethen, Brandee Loughlin
Cc: Wes Anderson, Kalena Graham
From: Luke Powell
Assistant Director
RE: Colonial Theater Block Revitalization
DPW has reviewed the TRC 1 response from Rob Turpin of Misiaszek-Turpin
PLLC. All of our TRC 1 comments have been addressed. We look forward to
meeting with the design/construction team once they have had a chance to further
advance sidewalk configuration, stormwater management, and inspect the existing
sanitary sewer service connections. The team has committed to work on a plan of
phone (603) 528-6379 fax: (603) 527-1298
communication with the Canal Street merchants in order to minimize the opportunity
Department of Public Works
for business casualties.
memo
LP
27 Bisson Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246
e-mail: PowellL@City.laconia.nh.us
Department of Planning and Zoning
45 Beacon Street, East
Laconia, NH 03246
603-527-1264
603-524-2167
MEMORANDUM
To: Rob Turpin, Justin Slattery
From: Planning Department
RE: Colonial Theater Redevelopment, PL2017-0001SP, 609 Main Street MBL 432-142-22
Date: 2/15/17 (TRC2)
Planning Staff’s comments from TRC1 have not changed (see below).
1) A full lighting plan is required. Planning Staff recommend this be a condition of Planning
Board approval.
2) As the project progresses, please keep in contact with the Planning Department to discuss a
master signage plan.
3) Once the project is complete, each new business may need to complete an Administrative
Application for change of use with the Planning Department and/or a Change of
Use/Ownership form with the Code Department.
U:\Planning & Community Development\Property Files\Main Street\609 Main Colonial\Planning Board\2017\TRC2 Feb
15\Planning TRC2 Colonial Theater 609 Main Street.docx
COLONIAL
COLONIAL THEATRE
PLANNING BOARD ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
TITLE: Revision of the Table of Uses for the Commercial Resort zone (CR) in the Weirs, Article
V of the Zoning Ordinance
SUBJECT: Revised Use chart for the CR zone AND additional to put back in the "place of
worship" into the use chart. It was left out when the ATC was added.
ACTION: Recommendations to go to Council
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
backup Cover Memo 2/28/2017 cr_changes_to_use_chart.pdf
Current / 2015 proposed
Uses for Commercial Resort
RESIDENTIAL USES CR CR 2015 Changes discussed with Brandee
Cluster subdivision - conventional housing C C
Combined dwelling unit(s)/business(es) P P
Manufactured housing park C C N
Manufactured housing as emergency housing P P N
Manufactured housing park P P
Manufactured subdivision C C N
Multifamily dwelling P P
Single-family P P
Two-family dwelling P P
RESIDENTIAL, ACCESSORY USES
Accessory apartment N C
Building P P
Home occupation P P
Greenhouse N C
Non-pets, kennels E E
Outdoor storage P P
Road side stand P P
Roomers, less than three P P
Shelter, emergency P P
Stable E E
Storage of travel trailers, campers, boats P E
Swimming pool P P
Yard sales P P
RESIDENTIAL - SPECIAL SERVICE
Assisted living facility P P
Bed-and-breakfast C P
Boarding/rooming/lodging house P P
Dormitory E E
Emergency shelter/housing E E
Transitional housing N N
EDUCATION/CULTURAL USES
Library/museums/gallery P P
Preschool/kindergarten E E
School, trade/vocational E E
School, college/university/community college E E
School, elementary/secondary E E
BUSINESS
Eating and drinking place P P
Flea/farmer's market P* P C
Neighborhood store P P
Retail sales P P
Sexually oriented business P N
1
Current / 2015 proposed
Uses for Commercial Resort
CR CR 2015 Changes discussed with Brandee
Shopping center/mall P P
SERVICE
Artist/craftsman studio P P
Day care/day nursery C C
Equipment/appliance repair/service P P
Financial institution or business office P P
Funeral establishment - mortuary N N
Alternative treatment center/cultivation site N N
Hospital/health care facility P P
Hotel/motel/inn P P
Laundromat P P
Personal service shop P P
Professional office P P
Trades shop/repair E E
Veterinary/kennel/comm. breeding E E
RECREATION/SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Amusement arcade P P
Amusement park P P
Arts center P P
Campground, RV/tent P P C
Conference center P P
Equestrian stable/center C C
Indoor recreational facility P P
Movie theater, including drive-in P P
Nightclub/dance hall P E
Outdoor recreational facility P P
Private club1 P P
WATER-RELATED/DEPENDENT USES
Commercial beach P P
Dry slips C C
Marina/yacht club C C
Watercraft long term storage C C
Marine vehicle sales and service P P
Watercraft launch/rental P P
Watercraft repair/building P P
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
Commercial printing/photographic processing E E
Dry cleaning establishment N N
Fuel, wholesale/bulk storage and sales N N
Indoor storage, self-service P N
Lumber yard/construction yard N N
2
Current / 2015 proposed
Uses for Commercial Resort
CR CR 2015 Changes discussed with Brandee
Manufacturing N N
Packaging and processing N N
Product assembly/testing N N
Research and development N N
Warehouse N N
Wholesale distribution center N N
TRANSPORTATION
Airport/heliport N N
Car wash/detailing P E
Commercial parking garage or lot P P
Salt storage shed E E
Taxi service P P
Transit station P P
Truck Rental Establishment N N
Truck terminal N N
Vehicle dealership, sales and service E N
Vehicle major service N NOT ON COUNCIL PROPOSAL
Vehicle fueling center/light service C C
Vehicle Rental Establishment N N
Vehicle salvage yard/wrecking N N
Vehicle storage, long-term N N
GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Communications tower E E
Laconia municipal government uses or facilities C C
Power generation facility E E
Utility E E
LAND EXTENSIVE USES
Agriculture, including livestock P E
Agriculture/greenhouse, excluding livestock P P C
Cemetery E E
Earth materials processing/sawmill N N
Excavation N N
Forestry P P
Junkyards N N
Landfill/resource recovery facility N N
NONRESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY USES
Accessory docks P P
Building P P
Day care/nursery P P
Drive-through P P
Employee amenities P P
Outdoor storage P P
3
Current / 2015 proposed
Uses for Commercial Resort
CR CR 2015 Changes discussed with Brandee
Retail outlet to industrial use N N
Take-out window P P
Storage contianers P* P (add the *)
Storage trailers N N
4
PLANNING BOARD ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
TITLE: PL2016-0120SP, 0121SU, 0122CUP(wetland), 0123CUP(cluster), PL2017-
0002CUP(perimeter buffer), 0003CUP(cluster buffer setback) Endicott Street East, The
Gardens, construction of 85 residential unit cluster subdivision
SUBJECT: MBL 164-40-1
DESCRIPTION: Originally approved in 2005 as Shaker Hill. Approvals have since expired. This
is a brand new submittal
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
application Cover Memo 1/18/2017 Gardens_app.pdf
PLANNING BOARD ITEM INFORMATION SHEET
TITLE: City Council: D. Bownes
SUBJECT: appointment of subcommittee to work Council on the use change and zoning issues
related to the Weirs/Ward 1 area
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type Upload Date File Name
No Attachments Available
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