Planning Board

NASHUA CITY PLANNING BOARD June 19, 2014 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Nashua City Planning Board was held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at City Hall. Members Present: Adam Varley, Chair Scott LeClair, Vice Chair Dan Kelly, Secretary Ald. Sean McGuinness Steve Dookran, City Engineer Edward Weber Steven Zedeck, Alt. Also Present: Roger Houston, Planning Director Matt Taylor, Deputy Manager Linda Panny, Planner I Mr. Varley: Mr. Zedeck will be participating and voting. Approval of Minutes June 5, 2014 b by Mr. Kelly to approve the minutes of May 15, 2014 waived the reading and place on file. SECONDED by Mr. Weber MOTION CARRIED 6-0, 1 ABSTENTION COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Houston went over the following items that were received after the mailing went out:  Amended Planning Board agenda including Other Business item #2  Postponement of Case #4  Elevations for Cases #1 and #6  Communication from Wayne Husband relative to Cases #3 and #7  Comments from Jeanne Walker dated June 19, 2014 regarding 13 Marmon Drive  Communication from Cindy Bautista relative to Case #10 NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 2 REPORT OF CHAIR, COMMITTEE & LIASON Mr. Kelly: The City had their Finance Committee meeting last night. The budget for NRPC is 1.8 million. Also, Sarah Marchant has started in her position as the new director of Community Development. PROCEDURES OF THE MEETING Mr. Varley went into the procedure of the meeting as follows: After the legal notice of each conditional, special use permit, site plan or subdivision plan is read by the Chair, the Board will determine if that the application is complete and ready for the Board to take jurisdiction. The public hearing will begin at which time the applicant or representative will be given time to present an overview and description of their project. The applicant shall speak to whether or not they agree with recommended staff stipulations. The Board will then have an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant or staff. The Chair will then ask for testimony from the audience. First anyone wishing to speak in opposition or with concern to the plan may speak. Please come forward to the microphone, state their name and address for the record. This would be the time to ask questions they may have regarding the plan. Next public testimony will come from anyone wishing to speak in favor of the plan. The applicant will then be allowed a rebuttal period at which time they shall speak to any issues or concerns raised by prior public testimony. One public member will then be granted an opportunity to speak to those issues brought by the applicant during their rebuttal period. The Board will then ask any relevant follow-up questions of the applicant if need be. After this is completed the public hearing will end and the Board will resume the public meeting at which time the Board will deliberate and vote on the application before us. The Board asks that both sides keep their remarks to the subject at hand and try not to repeat what has already been said. Above all, the Board wants to be fair to everyone and make the best possible decision based on the testimony presented and all applicable approval criteria established in the Nashua Revised Ordinances for conditional, special use permits, site plans and subdivisions. Thank you for your interest and courteous attention. Please turn off your cell phones and pagers at this time. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS – CONDITIONAL/SPECIAL USE PERMITS None OLD BUSINESS – SUBDIVISION PLANS None OLD BUSINESS – SITE PLANS None NEW BUSINESS – CONDITIONAL/SPECIAL USE PERMITS 1. 635 Amherst Street, LLC (Owner). Key Auto Group (Applicant) - Application and acceptance of proposed conditional use permit to allow a vehicle service (oil and lubrication center and car wash). Property is located at 635 & 647 Amherst Street. Sheet I - Lots 26 & 28. Zoned "GB"- General Business. Ward 2. MOTION by Mr. Weber that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Zedeck MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS 6. 635 Amherst Street, LLC (Owner) Key Auto Group (Applicant) - Application and acceptance of proposed amendment to site plan to show demolition of a partially constructed one-story 5,400 sf building and existing 4,450 sf restaurant and construction of a one-story 6,696 sf (oil and lubrication center and car wash). Property is located at 635 & 647 Amherst Street. Sheet I - Lots 26 & 28. Zoned 'GB' General Business. Ward 2. MOTION by Mr. Zedeck that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Earle Blatchford, Hayner/Swanson Mr. Blatchford: I am here to represent the applicant tonight. Also here with me is Steve Patterson, general counsel for Key Auto Group, and John Tuttle, project architect with TW Design. We are requesting an amendment to a site plan that was approved NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 4 last year for a similar proposal. The sales building has been completed and is open for business, but the proposed car care building has been enlarged and relocated on the existing site. We have since acquired the lot at 647 Amherst Street. The restaurant building on this site is going to be demolished and parking and drainage improvements are going to be made. We have received approvals to work in the wetland buffer from both the Conservation Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. We have also received approval from Pennichuck water. The State AOT permit is still pending. We still meet the criteria for Conditional Use, as the request is very similar. We asking for a waiver from § 190-148, (B) & (C), regarding building design and landscaping. Mr. Weber: Why was the silt fence removed from site? Mr. Blatchford: I cannot answer that question. Mr. Patterson and I can pass the question along to the landowner. Mr. Weber: Were the existing gas/oil drain systems checked and/or monitored? Mr. Weber: Two of the bays are going to have pits, and the other four will not. Mr. Weber: Will the system be impervious to oil leaking out of it? Mr. Weber: Yes. Mr. Zedeck: Does the applicant need to apply for a lot line relocation, since the two sites are being treated as one? Mr. Blatchford: We are keeping it as two separate sites for the purpose of financing. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN Cynthia Overby, 520 Broad Street Ms. Overby: This site is in the Watershed Protection District and should have special consideration. The proposed development will improve the drainage on the site but I feel the application can be improved. The old plan had the car wash and lube building closer to Amherst Street, while the new plan has these structures closer to the wetland buffer. The building can be relocated elsewhere on the site. There is also a dumpster shown NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 5 near the buffer on the new plan. The applicant is also proposing snow storage next to the buffer. Curbing should be installed around the entire site. It is especially important to consider Conditional Use criteria #7 and Site Plan criteria § 190-148, #4, #5, #9, #10 and #12. Nashua resident, unidentified (audio is unclear) Resident: I also have concerns with the proposed use as presented. I believe it will lead to water contamination and air pollution. SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN No one Mr. Blatchford: The car washing will occur in a closed system which discharges to the sanitary sewer system, in which biodegradable soaps are used. There is nothing that will occur outside of the building. Oil products are in bulk and are contained, not individual containers or bottles. The only place that does not have curbing is where the rain garden is installed. Almost the entire site is curbed, and the entire site drains away from the buffer. Regarding snow, I can locate the storage areas on the plan for you—it is in an area that is designed to treat stormwater. Any excess snow will be hauled off site. Mr. Kelly: Could you address the issue of sidewalks? Mr. Blatchford: There are existing sidewalks in front of the site. Mr. Kelly: The existing sidewalks are not in good condition, are you going to do anything about that? Mr. Blatchford: This had not been brought to our attention that there is a need. Mr. Varley: How will the auto waste be disposed of? Mr. Tuttle: The auto waste is recycled. Mr. Dookran: Are there cross-access easements in place? Mr. Blatchford: There is a lease arrangement that addresses cross-access and maintenance. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 6 SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN – REBUTTAL None Mr. Kelly: I have concerns with the sidewalk issue. Mr. Taylor: There is an existing sidewalk with curbing there, so there is responsibility on behalf of the City to maintain it. Mr. Dookran: I did notice on the site that the driveway is very narrow. One thing that could be improved is bringing to curb closer to the driveway. MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Conditional/Special Use Permits #1. It conforms to § 190-133(F) with no stipulations or waivers. SECONDED by Ald. McGuinness MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION by Ald. McGuinness to approve New Business – Site Plan #6. It conforms to § 190-146(D) with the following stipulations and waivers: 1. The request for a waiver of NRO § 190-148 (B) & (C), which sets forth landscaping standards is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 2. The request for a waiver of NRO § 190-172(C) & (D), which sets building design standards, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 3. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all site improvement shall be completed. 4. All stipulations of the Conservation Commission dated May 6, 2014 and Zoning Board of Adjustment dated May 13, 2014 are incorporated herein. 5. All previous Planning Board conditions of approval are incorporated herein. SECONDED by Mr. Weber MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 7 NEW BUSINESS – CONDITIONAL/SPECIAL USE PERMITS 2. John E. & Pamela Terrell (Owners) Denis G. & Deborah A. Gleeson (Applicants) - Application and acceptance of proposed conditional use permit to allow for educational purposes. Property is located at 9 Groton Road. Sheet D, Lot 337. Zoned R40-Rural Residence. Ward 5. MOTION by Ald. McGuinness that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. LeClair MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Deborah & Denis Gleeson, 17 Gregg Road Ms. Gleeson: I am here to seek permission for a Conditional Use permit for educational purposes, use #249 in the Use Matrix. We currently operate the Nature of Things Academy across from 9 Groton Road. The Conservation Commission is going to purchase an easement on the property. We want to expand our educational services to children. The land at 9 Groton Road will provide more pasture land, expand farming and gardening operations and other educational activities. Mr. LeClair: Regarding the existing school, is there any pedestrian/traffic that crosses Groton Road? Are there plans for pedestrian crossing? Ms. Gleeson: Currently no. We would not have children crossing the road; we would probably use our buses to transport children back and forth between the properties. Mr. Weber: Who is responsible for maintain the trails on the property? Mr. Gleeson: I believe we are responsible for maintain the trails on our property, and the Conservation Commission is responsible for the trails on their easement. However, this has not been officially defined at this time. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN No one SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 8 Attorney Gerald Prunier, Prunier & Prolman Mr. Prunier: I helped the Gleeson’s get their original permits to start up the school. They have done a fantastic job developing it and they are an asset to the City of Nashua. I am happy to see them continuing to develop. MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Conditional/Special Use Permits #2. It conforms to § 190-133(F) with no stipulations or waivers. SECONDED by Mr. Zedeck MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SUBDIVISION PLANS 3. 270 Amherst Street, LLC and Edco Nashua LLC (Owners) - Application and acceptance of proposed lot line relocation plan. Property is located at 270 & 274 Amherst Street. Sheet E - Lots 268, 1230 & 2136. Zoned "HB" Highway Business. Ward 1. (Postponed from the May 15, 2014 Meeting) MOTION by Mr. LeClair that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Weber MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS 7. 270 Amherst Street, LLC (Owner). Application and acceptance of proposed site plan to construct a 40,045 square foot retail center with a restaurant. Property is located at 270 Amherst Street. Sheet E, Lot 268. Zoned HB-Highway Business, Ward 1. (Postponed from the May 15, 2014 Meeting) MOTION by Mr. LeClair that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mark Fougere, Fougere Planning & Development Mr. Fougere: With me here tonight is Brian Lahey of Saxon Partners, Attorney Gerald Prunier, Wayne Morrell of Jones and Beach Engineers and Robin Bousa of VHB. The site is the former NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 9 Nashua Trucking property. We have been working on this site for 2-3 years. We are making significant drainage improvements. We are asking for 3 waivers in regards to parking, landscaping and building construction. Wayne Morrell, Jones & Beech Engineers Mr. Morrell: Our proposal is to adjust a lot line between the two properties that make up the former Nashua Trucking site, and also to obtain a .83 acre site in the rear of the lot. With this proposal, there are no changes to frontage and the lots will maintain the required minimum area. Building demolition has occurred on the site and a silt fence is in place. We meet the minimum requirements for parking for all of the uses on the site. Current access to the site is through the existing jug handle on Amherst Street. The current drainage facility has no treatment at this time; we will be updating the site with a gravel drainage system. We have submitted an AOT application for this. We will also have an underground chamber system for the roof runoff. The site has water, sewer, electric and gas coming off of Amherst Street. Water will be extended to the new buildings. We will also be installing a gravity sewer system. We are asking for several landscaping waivers regarding perimeter and median landscaping and landscaping requirements for parking lot islands. We are also asking for a waiver for parking space dimensions. The last waiver we are requesting is for building façade standards. Robin Bousa, Director of Transportation Systems, VHB Ms. Bousa: VHB was hired by the City to do a traffic study on this section of Amherst Street. Our focus was to look at short and long term improvements for this area, and to come up with something that was implementable. The short term plan would be to take both of the right turn lanes coming off of Charon Ave and bring them both into the jug handle. As part of this plan, another improvement is to add another right turn lane onto Amherst Street. The estimated cost of this plan is $260,000. The goal of the long term plan is to get rid of use of the jug handle. There would be an additional right turn lane coming out of Charon Ave, among other improvements, including a center left turn lane on 101A. We wanted to make sure we did not have any impact on the gas station abutting the Turnpike Plaza. There will be some ROW impact with the widening of the road. With the long term improvement plan, we will eliminate future overcapacity and actually have reserved 15%. The estimated cost of this plan is $920,000. The applicant would like to proceed with the short term improvement plan. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 10 Mr. Varley: How would opting for the short term plan now impact the feasibility of the long term plan, down the road? Ms. Bousa: It would not have any impact. There is nothing preventing implantation of the long term plan. The short term plan could be considered a building block. You would still be able to utilize the widening occurring on 101A as part of the long term plan. Mr. Zedeck: What is the time frame for the long term plan? Ms. Bousa: We were looking at a 10-year forecast of traffic operations when doing this study. The implementation schedule is dependent on funding. Mr. LeClair: How would truck delivery traffic work within this plan. Mr. Morrell: Right now, truck circulation would occur at the rear of the site. Trucks will travel down Charon Ave and turnaround. Some trucks may be able to go through the jug handle. There is also a cross connection in place with the proposed lot line relocation. Mr. Kelly: Is there a backup plan to the short term plan if the City cannot come up with the funding? Mr. Fougere: The applicant is prepared to complete the short term plan. We do not plan to start construction until next year. We have talked to abutting properties raising money to fund the long term solution. The project is already in the City’s CIP plan, but we would like to increase the funding and also speed up the timeline for the project. Key Auto has made a commitment with us. Mr. Varley: Have you talked to the Dunkin Donuts about a cross access? Mr. Fougere: We have had numerous discussions with them. They are at a higher grade than we are, so it would be challenging to connect our two sites. Mr. Lahey: We have a verbal agreement with them to sell a portion of land that would double their parking and provide them with a drive-through with increases stacking. Mr. Dookran: How would the site plan be affected by the long term plan. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 11 Mr. Fougere: If the long-term plan is implemented, we will need to come back before the Board. Mr. Weber: Will all the dumpsters be enclosed? Mr. Morrell: Yes. Mr. Weber: Will you allow for donation boxes to be placed on site? Mr. Morrell: No. Mr. Weber: Will there be handicap access to “Tenant K”? Mr. Morrell: We can provide for another handicap parking space closer to the “Tenant K” building. Mr. LeClair: Will there be any new signage along the jug handle or Amherst Street? Mr. Morrell: There is a proposed pylon sign along the jug handle area, just after the Pep Boys lot. There would also be a sign along the Charon Ave access. We do not have a sign detail at this time. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN No one SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN No one Mr. Taylor: Please note you have two updated items of correspondence in regards to this case; a memo from Jeanne Walker regarding condition of approval #5 dated June 2nd, and an email from Wayne Husband regarding condition of approval #7 dated June 17th. Mr. Houston: The Board should ask the applicant if they are in agreement with the City traffic engineer’s recommendation before closing the public hearing. Mr. Fougere: The applicant has no issues and accepts the recommendation. Mr. Varley: We will approach the applicant based on the short term traffic improvement plan. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 12 Mr. Dookran: Regarding Wayne Husband’s email, approval condition #3, the last sentence should read “The City will discontinue any excess right-of-way land area no longer needed”. MOTION by Mr. Kelly to reopen the public hearing to obtain clarification from the applicant. SECONDED by Mr. LeClair MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mr. Morrell: The proposal was to trade the ROW land on Charon Ave for a piece of land in the jug handle. Mr. Dookran: In a sense that is what will happen, but the ROW needs to go back to the original owner. Mr. Varley: It will be discontinued in favor of the property. Does the applicant understand? Mr. Morrell: Yes. Mr. Varley: This concludes the public hearing. MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Subdivision Plan #3. It conforms to § 190-138(G) with no stipulations or waivers. SECONDED by Mr. Zedeck MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Site Plan #7. It conforms to § 190-146(D) with the following stipulations and waivers: 1. The request for a waiver of § 190-193(A), which sets minimum dimensions for the size of parking spaces, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 2. The request for a waiver of § 190-172, which sets building design standards, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 3. The request for a waiver of Article XXVII, which establishes minimum landscaping standards, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 4. All easements and stormwater documents will be submitted to City staff for review and recorded at the applicant’s expense prior to the issuance of a building permit. NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 13 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all outstanding issues identified in a memo from Jeanne Walker, PE, dated 6/2/2014 will be resolved to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a financial guarantee shall be submitted by the applicant for all off- site improvements in accordance with § 190-143 of the City Code. 7. The four stipulations, with #3 to be modified, recommended in an email from Wayne Husband, PE, dated 6/17/2014 are incorporated herein with all four to be completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 8. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all off- site and on-site improvements will be completed. 9. Applicant will work with staff to provide better handicapped access to tenant “K”. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SUBDIVISION PLANS 5. Allen C. Mello Revocable Trust and Andrea James Realty, LLC (Owners) - Application and acceptance of proposed lot line relocation. Property is located at 13 Marmon Drive & 10 West Hobart Street. Sheet A - Lot 690 and Sheet 128 - Lot 140. Zoned "HB" Highway Business and "RA" Urban Residence. Ward 7. (Postponed from the May 15, 2014 Meeting) MOTION by Mr. Weber that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS 9. Allen C. Mello Revocable Trust (Owner) - Application and acceptance of proposed site plan amendment to construct a building addition and expand the outdoor sales area. Property is located at 13 Marmon Drive. Sheet A - Lot 690. Zoned "HB" Highway Business and "RA" Urban Residence. Ward 7. (Postponed from the May 15, 2014 Meeting) NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 14 MOTION by Mr. Weber that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Richard Maynard, Maynard & Paquette Engineering Mr. Maynard: The proposed lot line relocation would place the residential lot at 10 West Hobart Street, currently split-zoned, into an entirely residential “RA” zone and give the portion of the lot that is zoned “HB” to the Allen Mello parcel on 13 Marmon Drive. There would be an exchange of 18,010SF. There are no requested waivers or suggested stipulations. Regarding the site plan, the proposal is to add a 3,096SF addition to the existing building and a 17,750SF outside display area. Improvements will be made to the building. An 8-foot stockade fence will be built between the lot and the West Hobart residences. There will be a new sub-surface detention and recharge chamber system on the parking lot. Post-construction drainage will be 20% less than current drainage. We are asking for 3 waivers regarding building roofing, sidewalks, and the planted buffer between the lot and the residences on West Hobart Street. Mr. Weber: Are you going to repair the existing fence at the back of the property? Mr. Maynard: Yes, most of that fence will be removed and rebuilt. Any deteriorated fencing will be upgraded. Mr. Weber: Are you enclosing the dumpster? Mr. Maynard: Yes. Mr. Weber: Are you replacing the curbing? Mr. Maynard: We are not doing anything to the street. Mr. Weber: Are you going to put in a gas and oil stormwater system? Allen Mello, Allen Mello Dodge, 13 Marmon Drive Mr. Mello: Yes, we do oil changes in that building. We also have a facility on Graham Drive where we do the majority of the servicing. There are separation systems in the existing NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 15 stormwater system. We have not been required to monitor them in the past. We do have them pumped out from time to time. We do not have gas storage on the property. Mr. Weber: You are required to work with Engineering to monitor and maintain the stormwater system. Mr. Dookran: Stipulation #4, as specified by Jeanne Walker in her June 19th letter, requires 100% of stormwater must be treated on the surface prior to entering the chamber system. Will this change the plan? Mr. Maynard: We do not anticipate any changes will need to be made, apart from possibly some minor elevation changes in the catch basin. It would not materially change the plan. We may have to sit down with Jeanne Walker to discuss this. Mr. Dookran: Regarding the first driveway that goes to the service bay area, there is not enough width for traffic to circle around the parking area. Mr. Maynard: You are technically correct but it works for the site and it has been like this since the 70’s. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN No one SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN No one Ms. Panny: Regarding stipulation #4, you need to change the wording to “Jeanne Walker’s comments of June 19th”. Mr. Taylor: For every site plan, there is a stormwater maintenance plan that gets recorded. This would address Mr. Weber’s concerns. MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Subdivision Plan #5. It conforms to § 190-138(G) with no stipulations or waivers. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION by Mr. LeClair to approve New Business – Site Plan #9. It conforms to § 190-146(D) with the following stipulations and waivers: NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 16 1. The request for a waiver of NRO § 190-172(C), which sets building design standards, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 2. The request for a waiver of § NRO 190-281(B)(2), for buffer types, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 3. The request for a waiver of NRO § 190-212(D)(1), which requires that a sidewalk be located on one side of the street, is granted, finding that the waiver will not be contrary to the spirit and intent of the regulation. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all comments in letter from Jeanne Walker, PE dated June 19, 2014 shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant will work with staff to revise the landscape plan to ensure adequate plantings on the site. 6. Stormwater documents will be submitted to City staff for review and recorded at the applicant’s expense prior to the issuance of a building permit. SECONDED by Ald. McGuinness MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS 10. 75 Deerwood Drive, LLC and Ruth B. Girouard (Owners) - Application and acceptance of proposed site plan for a mixed use development with 13 residential units and office space. Property is located at 75-77 Deerwood Drive. Sheet H - Lot 81 and 134. Zoned "PI" Park Industrial. Ward 2. (Postponed from the June 5, 2014 Meeting) MOTION by Mr. Kelly that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Mr. Weber MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Peter Dolloff, Sequel Development and Management Mr. Dolloff: Presenting with me tonight is David Romero, project engineer. The plan is to rebuild the home at 75 Deerwood Drive, NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 17 which will be used as a sales and rental office. There will also be a small maintenance garage constructed. We are proposing to build 13 townhomes on the site. They will be rental units, not for ownership. Landscaping on the site will meet all City requirements. David Romero, Delany Group Mr. Romero: We will be consolidating the lots into one, which will give us 1.18 acres total for the site. Parking areas will be at the center of the site. The homes are two levels, no basements, with garages underneath. They will have City water and sewer, and stormwater management on site. Mr. Varley: What is the status of the issues presented in Jeanne Walker’s letter dated June 12th? Mr. Romero: We have addressed those concerns. Mr. Weber: What material are you using on the parting walls? Mr. Romero: We will use a shaft liner to separate the units, which achieves a 2-hour firewall. Mr. Dookran: Will the catch basin overflow with a 100-year flood? It seems it will base on the calculations we were given. Mr. Romero: The infiltration basins can hold a 100-year flood. I believe the calculations are based on older information. Mr. LeClair: Regarding the lot consolidation, does the site plan allow for the line to be removed? Ms. Panny: The applicant is doing a voluntary lot merger. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN No one SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN No one Ms. Panny: Stipulation #2 can be removed. MOTION by Mr. Zedeck to approve New Business – Site Plan #10. It conforms to § 190-146(D) with the following stipulations and waivers: NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 18 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all comments in letter from Jeanne Walker, PE dated June 12, 2014 shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, stormwater documents will be reviewed by Staff and recorded at the owner’s expense. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit all minor drafting corrections will be made. 4. Prior to Chair signing the plan, the applicant will work with Staff on the landscaping. 5. All stipulations of the Zoning Board of Adjustment dated May 13, 2014 are incorporated herein. 6. Prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy all site improvements shall be completed in accordance with the approved plan. SECONDED by Mr. LeClair MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS 11. Hannaford Bros. Co. Supermarket (Owner). Application and acceptance of proposed amendment to Site Plan NR #1772 to add a designated grocery pick-up addition. Property is located at 175 Coliseum Ave. Sheet E, Lot 1489. Zoned "GB" General Business. Ward 1 MOTION by Mr. Weber that the application is complete and the planning board is ready to take jurisdiction. SECONDED by Ald. McGuinness MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bill McKenney, Hannaford Supermarkets Mr. McKenney: Here with me tonight is Jay Lord, consultant. We are proposing a “Hannaford To Go” service at our existing location, which will require us to add an addition on the right side of the building. Mr. Varley: Is the proposal similar to a drive-through with a single window, or will multiple cars be able to stack and receive their groceries simultaneously? NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 19 Mr. McKenney: For the most part, we will service one vehicle at a time. If it is more popular than we anticipate, we may be able to serve more than one vehicle at a time. Mr. Varley: Are there any traffic controls at the drive-through? Mr. McKenney: There will be a stop bar at the end of the driveway. Mr. Zedeck: When customers order online, are they given a time slot to come pick up their groceries? Mr. McKenney: Yes, customers are given a specific time slot for when they are allowed to pick up their groceries. Mr. Weber: On the exit lane, it looks like there might be a sight issue on the left side. This is something to be aware of. Also, it looks like there are two clothes collection bins on site. These need to be completely enclosed or removed. Mr. LeClair: Is the drive-through proposed here similar to the other stores that have the “Hannaford To Go” program? Mr. McKenney: This is a retro-fit location, so this drive- through is actually a better configuration than some locations. Mr. Dookran: Is the drive-through lane designed for larger vehicles? Mr. McKenney: It is meant for typical passenger vehicles. Mr. Dookran: What is the “guide rail” shown on the plan? Mr. McKenney: It is similar to a guard rail, used as a barrier between the building and vehicle. Mr. Dookran: How do customers pay for the groceries? Mr. McKenney: Payment occurs inside the store by employees. SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION OR CONCERN No one SPEAKING IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN No one NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 20 MOTION by Ald. McGuinness to approve New Business – Site Plan #11. It conforms to § 190-146(D) with no stipulations or waivers. SECONDED by Mr. Kelly MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY OTHER BUSINESS 1. Review of tentative agenda to determine proposals of regional impact. MOTION by Mr. Kelly that there are no items of regional impact. SECONDED by Mr. LeClair MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Letter requesting favorable recommendation and support for federal transportation enhancement project (Nashua, #16050; TE Program #X-A001(110) Rail Corridor Purchase to acquire 2 properties of a previously abandoned railway for a future Heritage Rail Trail East. Mr. Houston: The Planning Board reviewed a letter regarding funding for this project several years ago. There are many Federal and State agencies we need to send this letter to before we proceed. There are two pieces of the trail left; behind the fire station on Lake Street and the Commercial Street Bridge, and another piece just north of the House of Pizza. The project has been part of several of the Planning Board’s master plans. I seek your recommendation and any comments you may have. Mr. Kelly: How is the project being funded? Mr. Houston: It is funded through a Transportation Enhancement federal grant. It is an 80/20 match. Mr. Kelly: How much money will this cost? Mr. Houston: It depends on what the appraisal comes in at, but the complete grant fund is $350,000. Mr. Dookran: This includes the purchase of the abandoned bridge? Mr. Houston: Yes. Mr. Dookran: Will it be restored for pedestrian use? NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 21 Mr. Houston: Yes, that is the intention. Mr. Varley: If the property is obtained, how far will the pedestrian trail extend? Mr. Houston: Approximately to Temple Street. MOTION by Mr. Kelly for a favorable recommendation. SECONDED by Ald. McGuinness MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Kelly: I would like to discuss NRPC. I think we are missing out on all of the things they can do for us. They are a non- profit which allows them to apply for certain grants that we cannot. I think we should learn more about the organization. (Clarification of what Mr. Kelly said at the June 19, 2014 meeting - NRPC is a quasi government agency and is not a "nonprofit". However, there is some consideration being given to establish a 501 C 3 as an arm of NRPC so that they might apply for and participate in grants that are not currently available to them. My point of bringing them up for discussion was to see if we could get them to come to one of our meetings to brief us on what they do and how their services could be better used by Nashua.) Mr. Varley: We can talk to staff about having someone come in to speak to the Board at a future meeting. MOTION to adjourn by Mr. Kelly APPROVED: ______________________________________________________ Adam Varley, Chair, Nashua Planning Board DIGITAL RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS OR CAN BE ACCESSED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. DIGITAL COPY OF AUDIO OF THE MEETING MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON 48 HOURS ADVANCED NOTICE AND PAYMENT OF THE FEE. ______________________________________________________ Prepared by: Mindy Lavallee NCPB June 19, 2014 Page 22 Taped Meeting