Planning Board

CITY OF LACONIA PLANNING BOARD Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Armand A. Bolduc Council Chamber Draft Minutes 8/6/2024 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Mike DellaVecchia called the meeting to order at 6:31PM. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were in attendance: Brian Wolf, Gail Ober, Rich MacNeill, Bruce Cheney, Mike DellaVecchia, and Amy Lovisek. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Savanna Brunelle, Admin Assistant 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Tyler Carmichael, Assistant Planner 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING G. Ober motioned to accept the minutes as presented. B. Cheney seconded. All in favor, passed. 5.I. Planning Board July 2, 2024 Minutes 6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE VOTE 7. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS, POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION, AND VOTE 7.I. PL2024-0070; 1921 Parade Rd (290-155-9) M. DellaVecchia announced that 1921 Parade Rd was going to be continued to the September 3rd Planning Board meeting due to not notifying all abutters correctly. 7.II. PB2025-002; 130 Prescott Ave (211-266-15) Jon Rokeh spoke on behalf of 130 Prescott Ave, Top Lofty. Mr. Rokeh summarized the application/project happening at the site. G. Ober motions to move to accept application PB2025-002 for 130 Prescott Avenue as complete with the findings of fact as presented in the Staff Report. The findings of fact are as follows: 1. The application is complete and consistent with State and City land use regulations and 2. The application and site plans were reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) at its July 16, 2024, meeting. Their comments have been incorporated in the recommended conditions of approval. B. Cheney seconded. All in favor, passed. G. Ober asked for clarification as to it being a residential site plan. There was discussion about short-term lodging in this zone as well as snow removal in this area. M. DellaVecchia opened the public hearing at 6:49 pm and closed the public hearing at 6:50PM. T. Carmicheal summarized the staff report which is as followed: 1. PRECONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All conditions in this section must be completed at least two weeks prior to any construction onsite. 1.1. Plan Revisions. Plans must be revised and submitted to the Planning Department in accordance  1. PRECONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All conditions in this section must be completed at least two weeks prior to any construction onsite. 1.1. Plan Revisions. Plans must be revised and submitted to the Planning Department in accordance with the following: 1.1.1. All references to the subject parcel must be updated to reflect the correct address of “130 Prescott Avenue.” 1.2. Erosion Controls. Erosion controls must be in place and inspected and approved by the Planning Department. The Planning Department will perform weekly inspections to ensure erosion controls are installed and maintained correctly. 1.3. Final Plans. One paper and digital copy of the final plan set must be submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Department. 2. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All conditions in this section must be met during the construction of the project. 2.1. Fire Apparatus Turnaround. A designated turnaround area for fire apparatuses and emergency vehicles must be constructed. The location and size of the turnaround area must be ap-proved by the Fire Department. 3. POST-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All conditions in this section must be met prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy. 3.1. Impact Fees. Impact Fees in the amount of $3,814.80 per new single-family dwelling unit must be paid to the Planning Department. In accordance with RSA 674:39, the Applicant is exempt from any changes to impact fee rates for 5 years from the approval date. Should the project not be completed during the exemption period, the Applicant must pay any and all in-creases to impact fees regardless of vestment status. 4. COMPLETION DATE The project and all associated conditions must be completed by no later than August 6, 2026. If all conditions are not met, nor any extension application filed with the Laconia Planning Department, by the completion date, this approval is null and void. G. Ober asked for clarification on the timeline. There was discussion about a previous house being on the property and not assessing an impact fee due to that. R. MacNeill motioned to approve application PB2025-002 for 130 Prescott Avenue with the conditions of approval presented in the Staff Report. A. Lovisek seconded the motion, passed unanimously. 7.III. Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units T. Carmichael summarized the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance permitting Accessory Dwelling Units for single-family residences. The board needs to review and have a public hearing. The members discussed the verbiage/language of the proposed amendment along with lodging and it being your permanent residence. B. Cheney suggested clarification on definition of duplexes in combination of ADU’s, which is not permitted. T. Carmichael also mentions the change on the Table of Permitted Usage. M. DellaVecchia opened the public hearing at 7:43 PM. Public hearing closed at 7:48PM. B. Cheney motions to endorsement the proposed new language of the Zoning Ordinance permitting Accessory Dwelling Units by right for single-family residences. A. Lovisek seconds, all in favor, passed unanimously. This will be passed onto City Council for vote. 8. PRESENTATIONS  Cheney motions to endorsement the proposed new language of the Zoning Ordinance permitting Accessory Dwelling Units by right for single-family residences. A. Lovisek seconds, all in favor, passed unanimously. This will be passed onto City Council for vote. 8. PRESENTATIONS 8.I. PB2025-003; 311 Meredith Center Rd (292-153-3) Jennifer Robinson, Director Doyle, and Caitlin Stubbs were present on behalf of 311 Meredith Ctr Rd. Jennifer Robinson gave a presentation on the new 911 Call Center being proposed on Meredith Ctr Rd. M. DellaVecchia asked for clarification on how many people will be working in this building. Director Doyle spoke regarding how many employees will be in the building. There was discussion about the two driveways going onto Meredith Ctr. The board expressed concerns about the line of sight pulling out of the driveway next to Lane Rd. B. Wolf asked about the snowmobile trail. They are going to have a meeting later to talk about the trial. B. Cheney mentions the city and the State should try to work together to get sewer and water to this new building and to the baseball park. 9. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 9.I. Planning Department Monthly Report T. Carmichael spoke/summarized some sections briefly about the Planning Department Monthly Report. 10. LIAISON REPORTS 10.I. LAKES REGION PLANNING COMMISSION T. Carmichael states they are on break for the summer. 10.II. CONSERVATION COMMISSION G. Ober spoke about what has been happening during Conservation Commission meetings. 10.III. CITY COUNCIL B. Cheney asked for consideration to notify councilors if a project is going on in their ward. 10.IV. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION B. Cheney discussed getting the Historical District up and running again. 11. OTHER BUSINESS M. DellaVecchia mentioned the apartments being put on Province Rd. He also asked about sidewalk money and where it is going. R. MacNeill suggested that the board do more site walks/visits when new developments are proposed. T. Carmichael mentions the Master Steering Committee and going forward the help with including sidewalks. 12. ADJOURNMENT G. Ober motions to adjourn. B. Cheney seconded, all in favor passed unanimously.