Planning Board

CITY OF LACONIA PLANNING BOARD 6:30 PM City Hall - Armand A. Bolduc Council Chamber Draft Minutes 2/6/2024 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair Charlie St Clair called the meeting to order at 6:32PM 2. ROLL CALL Scott Pelchat recording secretary did roll call in attendance were Amy lovisek , Gail Ober , Rich McNeil ,Bruce Cheney , Michael DellaVechia , Charlie St Clair , Scott MacWilliam. Absent Tyler Carmichael , Stacy Soucy , Louis Joseph. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Scott Pelchat 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Rob Mora Planning Director and Scott Pelchat Zoning Technician and recording secretary. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS the Planning Board minutes from the prior meeting were accepted with the condition of a paragraph be finished to represent the conversation. Amy motioned and it was seconded by Mike DellaVechia. and was unanimous. 5.I. Planning Board Meeting The Seating of alternate members to voting members was made by Charlie St Clair and allowed Gail Ober And Scott MacWilliam to voting members. 6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE VOTE Note: The purpose of this agenda section is for the Board to continue the Public Hearing for the applicant and the public to provide input. The Board may also deliberate the application, decide and conduct a final vote at this time. 6.I. PL2019-0135CUPamd1; 46 Woodvale Dr; Amendment to the Sept 1, 2020 approval to pave the apron of the drive Charlie St Clair brought the application forward and sought a motion to un table the application. Richard Homsie Spoke regarding the Application to allow for the Paving of the road apron at 46 Woodvale Dr. Mr. Homsie Apologized for the Boards presence on this application. He then began to explain the process of the plans for the paving project at 46 Woodvale Dr and explain the dimensions of what was to be paved. Richard spoke as well about water runoff and potential plans for Landscaping at the site. Scott McWilliam asked Mr. Homsie if indeed he was seeking an amendment to the application regarding a water spigot as well. Richard addressed this as well stating that his property may or may not require the use of water due to cost but to have access for the site was the reasoning behind having it run to the site. Richard also spoke regarding a potential sewer hook up for this site as well. Richard stated that it would have been crazy not to run these items to the site regarding Water and Sewer. Richard addressed the matter of a holding tank and that he has one that he purchased for this site. Charlie asked about the location of the spigot and Richard said there were to be two. Amy inquired about inside drainage and Richard said there was no inside drain and that the water would be pushed outside and wick into the ground. Richard stated that there was to be no harmful chemicals used on site and that water is what is going into the ground. Rich McNeill asked about a grey water system and the permitting process there of. Rob Mora confirmed that it would be a state process from the state to  it run to the site. Richard also spoke regarding a potential sewer hook up for this site as well. Richard stated that it would have been crazy not to run these items to the site regarding Water and Sewer. Richard addressed the matter of a holding tank and that he has one that he purchased for this site. Charlie asked about the location of the spigot and Richard said there were to be two. Amy inquired about inside drainage and Richard said there was no inside drain and that the water would be pushed outside and wick into the ground. Richard stated that there was to be no harmful chemicals used on site and that water is what is going into the ground. Rich McNeill asked about a grey water system and the permitting process there of. Rob Mora confirmed that it would be a state process from the state to install a grey water system. Charlie asked Rob which comes first the approval or the application Rob Mora explained to Charlie the process. Rich McNeil spoke regarding septic and the classification of grey water with the state. Richard spoke about reasonable people doing reasonable things. Bruce Cheney questioned what happens if no permit is given by the state. Richard H stated that Laconia water requires a greenlight from the City of Laconia to allow for the water turn on. Bruce stated he felt permits first then the approval would be sought. Charlie and Richard spoke regarding the current status of what has been installed out at the site. Charlie asked Rob regarding a timeline for a state turnaround on a permit. Richard proposed a plan for approval and Charlie explained that the process, and Richard would not need to have drive back for another meeting. The board further discussed amongst themselves the water portion of the application. Rob Mora advised Charlie that the water portion is in question but the paving is in the city's best interest. Richard stated that the application was separated by the former planner and that the asphalt and water spigot are now separate. Rob Mora confirmed this statement. Charlie St Clair sought a motion to table the water spigot and it was unanimously tabled Then Charlie opened to the public at 7:02PM for public discussion Closed to public at 7:03PM. Rob Mora asked if the tabled application stay as one application and not to be separated. Gail Ober stated that Conservation Commission is in support of the apron paving. Gail Ober Motioned to allow for the paving of the apron at 46 Woodvale Dr. and this motion was seconded by Michael DellaVechia seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS, POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION AND VOTE Note: The purpose of this agenda section is publicize that a Planning Board application has been submitted and for the Planning Board to determine if the application is complete enough to begin the review process. If the application is accepted as complete, the Planning Board may have a presentation from the applicant and open a public hearing for public to provide input. The board may also deliberate the application, decide and conduct a final vote at this time 8. PRESENTATIONS 9. Planning Board Rob Mora Made a presentation regarding the potential rezoning of a portion of the RR1 zone near old Prescott Hill Rd. The area to be potentially rezoned would be the section south east of the RA Zone and south of the I zone in that same area. Rob spoke regarding the potential gains that would be had by this rezoning. Over time this area has developed and has grown with areas like Lilac Valley and other areas looking to grow but are encumbered by Zoning ordinances as well as zoning setbacks. This rezone would correct some of the non conforming uses of the RR1 Zone at this time. The potential rezone would make everything RA Which is Residential Apartment. Scott McWilliams asked about the proposed uses of the new zoned area and Rob stated it would be more housing stock. Charlie asked would this find its way to City council Rob Stated yes but a public hearing be required first. Charlie asked about any current public outreach and there has been minimal thus far. Benefit of this would be inline with the master plan and fix certain non conforming issues. Rob stated that it would lock the area into a residential zone. Gail asked if there were any existing and or proposed industrial apps for this area currently. Gail asked regarding the zoning designator and why that one was chosen and Rob stated it was a density definition. Ethan Wood spoke regarding the potential rezone and advised that Kevin Morrisette was with him and that Mr. Morrisette was a property owner out there and that his client was in favor of this Rezone. Gail Ober Motioned to move it to a public hearing and this was seconded by Amy Lovisek and it was unanimous. 10. NEW BUSINESS Charlie St Clair advised about the new business and Rob Mora advised that Tyler Carmichael was offered the Assistant Planner position and has accepted the Role. Also Rob thanked the current staff for there work  unanimous. 10. NEW BUSINESS Charlie St Clair advised about the new business and Rob Mora advised that Tyler Carmichael was offered the Assistant Planner position and has accepted the Role. Also Rob thanked the current staff for there work and that he felt going forward he has a great team being built for the planning department. 11. OLD BUSINESS 12. CORRESPONDENCE 13. PLANNING DEPT REPORT Rob Mora explained the current status on his sidewalk report and that Himself and Wes have not finished the report as of now. 14. LIAISON REPORTS Lakes Region Planning commission no reports at this time. Rob explained some requirement issues for this role. Conservation commission Gail Ober stated that a lot on Lafayette street was being looked at by the Con Com for usage due to a potential vernal pool. City Council Bruce stated the council was thrilled with Robs return but no new issues related to planning. Historical district committee, no movement yet 15. OTHER BUSINESS Gail Ober advised on House sessions addressing housing and how it may effect the City of Laconia. 16. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:31PM and it was unanimous.