Blaisdell's changes included reducing the number of lots from 37 to 34 and having one Cul de sac roadway rather than two. There was discussion about the roads in Phase I/III that could be public therefore needing to be built to current town road construction standards. Generally applications that promote orderly, efficient and economical development consistent with the Town Building Code and Comprehensive Master Plan are approved. Dobberstein said the owner has the intension of widening Old Ham Road in order to accommodate the driveway for the new lot. YES NO Article 8 - Zoning Amendment: Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. They don't have a client yet so many things couldn't be provided such as how many truck trips per day there will be. Currently some minor subdivisions are reviewed by either the Planning Board or town engineer. Planning Board | raymond-nh Wood said this is a good idea and asked everyone to review the Master Plan and be prepared to suggest at the next meeting, which Master Plan chapter or component of a chapter they want the board to start working on. The board recommended the appointment of Keith Smith for the Raymond Planning Commission to the Board of Selectmen. Raymond Planning Board Approves Jackson Lumber 13,750 square foot Addition 1. The two hearings that had been scheduled for the meeting were continued. Board members raised concerns about the location of the residential well radius, and the septic in relation to wetlands. She indicated the waiver isn't needed because it doesn't apply but to move forward she asked the board to waive it, to also waive the change of use fee and the CUP itself. The Nottingham Planning Board indicated there were several regional impacts and the abutting towns needed to be notified. By Penny Williams 8-6-21. On Thursday, June 3, the Raymond Planning Board spent the majority of the meetings discussing the Onway Lake Village Conceptual presented by Joe Coronati, Jones and Beach Engineering, on behalf of potential purchasers of that property. It was noted that it was part of the agenda for the previous board meeting and that it is on the planning board web site. The fence would be a 4 foot by 100 foot solid fence. On Thursday evening, July 15, the Raymond Planning Board addressed two applications that had been continued, approving one conditionally and approving the second. The board appointed Brad Reed to be the Vice Chair and Patricia Bridgeo to be the Secretary. Board members were uncomfortable with allowing the commercial lot to be subdivided for residential use but it was explained that the Planning Board has no authority to deal with this once the Zoning Board of Adjustment grants residential use of the newly created commercial lot. They went to the building inspector and asked if what they proposed would be permitted and if there were any issues that needed to be addressed. The board approved the continuance. At the previous meeting Lavelle was asked to provide and put on the plans the calculations associated with Zone G land. After discussing this at the November 4, meeting, Lavelle agreed to calculate the upland area and put the amounts on the site plan. In addition it approved the request for a two year extension of the conditional approval for the Exeter Med Real, Inc. for its proposed 24,000 square foot medical office building facing Freetown Road located in the Essex Common on the corner of Essex and Freetown roads. NH RSA 675:3 gives the Planning Board the authority to submit an ordinance or zoning amendment to the voters. CONTACT US. Thus the approval failed. After discussing this Lavelle agreed to calculate the upland area and put the amounts on the site plan. The Planning Board reviews, and either approves or disapproves, subdivision applications, and is responsible for site plan review for the development, change, or expansion of use of tracts of land for nonreidential or multi-family dwelling units. He noted that on two of the lots this would require moving the planned dwelling construction site and in doing so would increase issues. One application was an amended site plan application by Bohler Engineering on behalf of MacDonald's USA that proposes upgrades to the drive-thru features and minor site improvements to ensure ADA compliance. Raymond Planning Board Raymond Broadcast Studio 423 Webbs Mills Road Draft Minutes HYBRID MEETING Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:00PM Present: Chair Robert O'Neill, Vice-Chair Edward Kranich, Greg Foster, Kevin Woodbrey, Mike D'Arcangelo and Mark Childs Restaurants Raymond Planning Board Raymond Broadcast Studio 423 Webbs Mills Road Minutes HYBRID MEETING Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:00PM Present: Chair Robert O'Neill, Greg Foster, Kevin Woodbrey and Mark Childs Absent: Vice-Chair Edward Kranich and Mike D'Arcangelo The proposed subdivision is to subdivide the Bald Hill Road lot into 37 building lots and 1 open space lot. Wood asked the board to vote on the request for a waiver from the site plan review and he made a motion to deny the request. Run or Volunteer for a Town Board or Committee. It turned out that the retention pond could be reduced in size and Coronati said they worked on plugging in several recommendations from DuBois and King such as adding a maintenance road to the pond, extending the present drain line to a new outfall, and updating the drainage system to meet current day stormwater requirements. Member Gretchen Gott wanted to hear from the Technical Review Committee as to what they want from the Planning Board before the board held its workshop but in the end the board approved holding a work session on September 23. Coronati said that he had received five Variances from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for lot size (residential lot), frontage requirement, contiguous upland, setbacks, and, pre-existing non-conforming use. The Raymond Planning Board met Thursday, May 13, and approved a Lot Line Adjustment quickly and then after a lengthy discussion, continued a subdivision application. 2020 Planning Board Meetings - Raymond Area News PDF Ballot 1 of 4 Official Ballot Raymond, New Hampshire Septic would be located under the parking lot. Two neighbors spoke in favor of the couple saying they never hear anything, there are no traffic issues and they like the property use as it is being used. Planning Board - Mask Policy- 2021 Alterations 4.Application Procedures 1. After a lengthy discussion the board voted 2 to 2 on the motion to approve with the buffer zone requirements and the well protections as conditions along with other conditions. In any event if he decides to submit a application, a site plan review would be required. The board was not convinced that Raymond needs such an ordinance. The Raymond Planning Board met on Thursday evening, August 19, and had only a single public hearing, a site plan review for Grants' Towing application for construction of a 50-foot by 60-foot auto body and repair shop. Reed then recused himself. This conversation will be continued at the next meeting. OBITUARIES OPINIONS The board discussed a Solar Ordinance that had been provided to the board. They have no employees and there is no traffic as testified to by neighbors in August, as most of the sales are done over the internet. The board also wanted the driveway and utilities marked on the site plan. Phase 1 would be a cluster development along Deer Run Road with a yield plan for Phase I and III to include 38 single dwelling lots adding two cul de sacs off of Deer Run Road. The PlanningBoard, as enumerated in RSA 673:2,II,is composed of 6 elected members. By Penny Williams 1-22-21. It was also noted that people can go to town hall and request to review the ordinance. The discussion led to a vote which was close but Zoom meetings will continue until July when it will be revisited. Reed went over the basic question of how board members viewed the proposals as presented and there was mostly a non favorable response. The board reviewed whether this would have a regional impact and Chair Jonathan Wood pointed out this just a subdivision of lots without any reference or knowledge of what might eventually be on those lots. If a curb cut was allowed off Otter Road it would be for emergency purposes. Greg. The cars bought from auction if they need any mechanical repairs this is done off site at other business operations. Wood told the board their request for legal advice is being addressed in a non-meeting with legal counsel on July 22, at 7 p.m. The Raymond Planning Board met on Thursday night, December 2, and a request made by member Gretchen Gott towards the end of the meeting squarely hit the nub of an issue the board is dealing with. One suggestion was to collect questions from people attending the Town Fair. Planning Board Permits Planner Staff Agenda 2023 Schedule 2022 Finding of Fact - Decisions Raymond Hills Village Boulder Bend Subdivision 2022 December Amended Workshop Agenda December Workshop Agenda December Workshop Packet November Agenda Starrett & Port Harbor documents See October links Codification October Starrett Site Plan Application The concern about the number of boats being launched or housed on the beach was discussed. James Gregoire discussed possibly developing the property into a garden center with a building used to sell locally grown and made products. The generic ordinance is for large commercial solar farms. It was noted by Chair Brad Reed that on the State permit of 100,000 square feet there was 80,000 square feet of buildable area and he thought that covered the issue. There are three events to be held throughout the year. Gott wanted to know the slope and depth of the proposed fire pond from a safety perspective and asked if a fence would be put up around it. ConsCom suggested homeowners have access to conservation land for passive recreation with a restriction on OHRVs. The team will be led by Madeleine Dilonno, Regional Planner, who will be covering two planning board meetings a month and she and other members of the team will be providing support for MS4, Master Plan, and other activities. The NH Department of Environmental Services definition of intermittent stream differs from that of the Raymond zoning regulations. Email : info@raymondareanews.com. Coronati noted that the Mareld Company had owned and developed the Essex Commons across the road. The board asked about the survey of the property and were provided with a stamped survey from 1980. Meetings are held, as needed, at 7:00 pm the second Wednesday of the month (public invited) at the Raymond Broadcast Studio. They bought the property and then a series of setbacks began. On that date the Planning Board will be in "deliberative" mode, which means no public comment will be allowed and no new information introduced. The yield plan did not provide sufficient information that was acceptable at this point in time. In addition, Blaisdell's 60 day period is at an end and it needs to be extended if the present application, even though amended, is to continue to be reviewed. Propose a Citizen Petition for Town Meeting. However, the point he was making is that it needs to be addressed since the Town could lose out on grants if it isn't up to date. Member Patricia Bridgeo commented that she has tried to reach the Planning Board during Public Comment and couldn't manage to and that there is an issue here. The list of specific conditions from TRC would be attached to any approval and conditions of approval the board might make with regard to the application. The lake is a quiet place and this number of additional boats would change the environment several noted. This was submitted by Joseph Coronati, Jones & Beach Engineers, Inc. on behalf of Rye Harbor Realty LLC. The board voted 3 to 2 with members George Plante and Patricia Bridgeo voting against for conditional approval with these three special conditions. "To recommend . The board discussed at length the subdivision application presented by Paul Dobberstein on behalf of Jean-Marc Meunier. The addition will be primarily used for additional storage area. The first, a site plan application submitted by Aiden Beauchemin on behalf of Jodi and Amy Grant from Grants Towing for a 50 by 60- foot auto body repair shop located at 236 Route 27. The board continued the public hearing on the Special Permits application until the December 16, meeting of the board. Development Services | City of Provo, UT Raymond Planning Board Continues Blaisdell's Bald Hill Road Project One property with two different uses in a single zone is unusual. Joe Coronati, Jones & Beach Engineers, presented the Site Plan application for a 13,750 square foot addition for the build number 3 at Jackson Lumber located at 30 Industrial Drive. Kevin Woods spoke to the board about the Master Plan. At the hearing in February 2020. nothing was submitted to the Town Engineer, DuBois and King, but Public Works Director Steve Brewer expressed concerns in a letter to the board. She responded to some board member questions. An application submitted for a 2-unit condominium subdivision was submitted by Scott Frankiewicz, NH Land Consultants on behalf of Noble Homes LLC located at 82A Prescott Road was also continued after a discussion and vote of the board. One was to the horizontal curved radius for the driveway and the second was for landscaping. The issue is how the new 61 would need to be constructed to current code regulations while what happens with the existing 16. After further discussion the board voted to continue this hearing until the board's January 20, meeting after the application has been to the TRC and reviewed by DuBois and King. The issue here is the board was concerned that the building has already been built prior to coming before the Planning Board. The Raymond Planning Board received two resignations at their Thursday night, October 7, meeting and discussed how to make the necessary adjustment. Why did you decide to enter politics? View some of the openings that we have on government boards and learn other ways that you can help your local community! This was discussed in terms of topography as well as other aspects. The discussion continued but in the end this was what the board did. Reed noted that if the plan has not been before TRC at that point the application would be continued to the January 6, 2022 meeting. In order to make the addition work Coronati said the engineers did a full scale model review of the retention pond to see if it could be reduced in size. The board members favored seasonal because of the potential impact on schools of going year round. By Penny Williams 4-2-21. The board decided to discuss the Solar Ordinance at their July 1, meeting. Reed asked board members to prepare a list of zoning regulations they wish to see discussed and possibly changed. She also asked the board to waive the fee for change of use application. The plan proposes subdividing the 7.7 + or - acre lot with a shared driveway to two lots - one 5.62 acres and the other a 2.09 + or - lot. Coronati asked for approval of a single waiver, that of not requiring the use of a licensed landscape architect, which the board approved. He stated the next meeting of the board, April 1, would be a Zoom meeting and they could make a decision regarding future meetings at that point. However, Lynn and board member George Plante, selectman liaison, agreed to go as individuals to the scheduled Nottingham Planning Board meeting when this will be discussed. OBITUARIES OPINIONS Planning & Zoning | City of Raymond Mississippi After the discussion and the board's refusal to accept jurisdiction of the site plan, the developer will have to complete the development of the building as a duplex and bring that application before the board and the request to change a condominium development. After all the information had been provided the board voted to continue the hearing to September 2 but the board members are going on a site walk August 12 at 6 p.m. Raymond Planning Board Approves Mareld Company Application and the Mountain Road Application With Conditions By Penny Williams 12-27-18 A public hearing scheduled for the Dec. 20 Planning Board for Blaisdell Survey on behalf of Debra Murphy for a subdivision of a lot into two lots at 12 Smith Road was continued to the board's Feb. 7 meeting, as the applicant will be going before the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) for a variance. This proposed development also abuts 41 Chester Rd (NH-102) which began the development of 172 Condominium units, highlighted below, just a few weeks ago. He pointed out the increased set back is based on ConsCom determining the stream is a running stream not just runoff and drainage. Raymond Planning Board's Blaisdell Hearing Continued Again to April Brewer raised concerns about the bays having floor drains if vehicles were to be stored inside as well as a holding tank. The property now contains a residence and the Loon Lake Trading Post, a commercial enterprise. Planning Board | Town of North Greenbush By Penny Williams 3-19-21. The board will discuss the issue further but they decided that all plans submitted would come to the Planning Board and at that time it would be determined whether said plan needs to go to the Technical Review Committee and the Town Engineer. Copyright 2010 -2023 The hearing continued is the application continued from December 2, that seeks three Special Permits submitted by Liberty Woods LLC, for properties (Lots 73,74,75) located on Green Road where the proposal is for minimum impact wetland crossings for all three driveways. Statements made by planning board members shall not be the basis for disqualifying said members or invalidating any action taken. Public hearings are scheduled for the first and third weeks of the month, while work sessions are scheduled for the second week of the month as needed. Thursday evening, April 1, the Raymond Planning Board decided that the revised subdivision yield plan and site plan submitted from Roscoe Blaisdell for his Bald Hill Road property process could be continued rather than having to consider the amended yield and site plan provided at the meeting as a completely new plan. There is a single driveway that splits to address the two units. Board member Gretchen Gott raised the issue of providing a buffer to enhance the privacy of the abutter. 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The board approved continuing to its August 19, meeting a site plan review submitted by Alden Beauchemin on behalf of Jodi and Amy Grant from Grant's Towing. The length of the two Cul de sac roadways exceed the length of the Town's Zoning, 800 feet, by a considerable amount. Deer Run Road, Coronati indicated is "about" 22 to 24 feet wide. Planning Board Support Docs | raymond-nh By Penny Williams 10-9-21. They were just over 18- feet too near. The board considered another conceptual subdivision review related to property located at 16 Dudley Road. The second hearing involved was a site plan application and a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Panciocco Law, LLC on behalf of Tom and Dee's Auto Sales for property located at 39 Old Manchester Road. The second application was a site plan application with a Special Permit Application submitted by Coronati on behalf of the Mareld Company for properties identified as Raymond Tax Map 28-4 Lot 12 and Map 29 Lot 2, located at 4 Freetown Road in Zone C1. Advertising The board also continued an amended site plan application submitted by Bohler Engineering on behalf of McDonald's USA, located at 2 Essex Drive, until January 6, 2022. The application as a duplex was previously approved and occupancy permits had been issued. After a discussion, the board allowed a continuance of the application to August 5, by a 4 -2 vote. There was no discussion trying to suggest this type of septic system should happen now in Raymond. Planning & Zoning . Raymond Planning Board Approves Two-lot Subdivision at 324 Route 27 and Continues Three Other Applications It was noted that this isn't a subdivision, rather it would be an expansion of use. Raymond Planning Board Reviewed and Discussed Onway Lake Village Conceptual Kent submitted a letter from the Conservation Commission saying the signed members had no problem with the plan but it was not a complete ConsCom approval as the commission didn't have a quorum at that meeting. Raymond Planning Board has Design Review on 4 Freetown Road Project Another resident at 82 Prescott complained that he gets the mail for 82A. The pond, before being reduced, was about an acre in size so reducing it was not an issue. Members also wanted it included in any conditions that there would never be any residential on the commercial lot with the Trading Post and that there needed to be a fence and trees in a buffer zone along the lot line. Mapleton, UT, Municipal Code - American Planning Association This works on Lots 73 and 74 but not for Lot 75 according to Martel. Planning Board - Remote Meeting Participation- 2021. He indicated was thinking of patterning this on the Farmers Daughter that is located in Candia. He didn't feel that the board had done anything wrong in taking that vote. Sebago Technics is providing contract services to Raymond with Jim Seymour as the primary planner and Owens McCullough as the alternate. His term expires in March of 2022. There would be a single condominium well (although the paperwork indicated wells) and each unit has a 3 bedroom septic system. Raymond Planning Board Needs a Planner and Discuss Multiple Applications and Other Issues The board voted that the Conditional Use Permit doesn't apply but voted to approve the change of use request with the amendments put forward by the board. Q. The board voted 3-3 not to accept the application therefore it failed. The board approved continuing two applications that had requested continuation. Ridgewood Commons 172-Unit Condo - Raymond Area News - Facebook It was asked if the two roadways could be connected and Blaisdell explained that slope and wetlands prevent this from happening. He also addressed well radius easements that had concerned the board. A question that needs to be answered first is what the SAU will require of people using the school building for meetings to adhere to regarding masks and social distancing. The board raised concerns about yield plan submitted. Raymond Planning Board Hearings: Grants Towing, the Loon Lake Trading Post and 11 Ham Road All Continued He indicated that the role and responsibilities of board members would be reviewed during the meeting. The board was concerned with the wells on some lots where the well radius went beyond lot lines even in one case into a roadway and on another into a wetland. The hours of operation were set and the Luszcz said they have a liquid spill plan in place. The board approved a two-lot subdivision of a lot within Commercial Zone C1 presented by Roscoe Blaisdell on behalf of Louise Lewis for a parcel located at 324 Route 27, after an in-depth discussion. By Penny Williams 9-6-21. The board heard about a possible project from Jones and Beach Engineers on behalf of Sippican Capital, LLC for property located on Industrial Drive. The board then approved Lavelle's application for the two lot subdivision. HOME Your homes are now an extension of . The board also approved waiving the application fee. Planning Board | Town of Raymond, Maine Municipal Review 4. This June 10, meeting will be the final zoom meeting for the Planning Board, the June 17 meeting will be held at the Raymond High School in person although it may be hybrid with board member Gretchen Gott wishing to continue with zoom but that will have to be determined prior to the 17th date. Several abutters spoke up during the public comment period of this meeting saying it isn't Old Ham Road but is Old Stage Coach Road and objecting to the use of the road beyond 11 Old Ham Road which they said doesn't allow vehicle use and never has. American Planning Association 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601-5927 Phone: 312-431-9100 Fax: 312-786-6700 It was decided that the moving to 100-feet from a primary wetland was what angered many people since it would mean they wouldn't be able to do a number of things on their property. It was noted that the actual regulations are unclear as to whether the Kent's really needed to apply for a Special Permit but they had been advised to do so to be safe. He didn't think there would be any traffic or noise issues but did say with that amount of pavement at the site ( around 1 million square feet) will create a lot water and drainage issues that will have to be addressed. Board members were concerned that this was not the proper way to do things. By Penny Williams 7-17-21. The alternates shall assume a seat on the Board in the absence of, or whenever a regular member disqualifies him/herself froma hearing.