MINUTES CORNISH PLANNING BOARD JANUARY 5, 2012 Approved 2/16/2012

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1 JANUARY 5, 2012 Approved 2/16/ The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher and Peter Storrs; Jay Young, Alternate; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Discussion re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance The Board reviewed RSA 21:34a. Larry Dingee made a motion to bring the amendment to a public hearing. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Heidi Jaarsma had contacted the Local Government Center about the zoning map. The Board and Town Clerk need to certify that the digital version is the Zoning Map of The Board discussed recent changes to NH RSA regarding involuntary merger. The notice regarding the RSA had been posted at the Town Office before January 1, JANUARY 19, 2012 Approved 2/16/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, and Peter Storrs; Troy Simino, Alternate; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Sherri and Brian LaRose Preliminary Discussion re: Voluntary Merger, Jackson Road Mr. and Ms. LaRose explained that they would like to purchase a.2-acre lot adjacent to their 4- acre lot and merge the two. Bill Lipfert asked if there were any structures on the.2-acre lot. Mr. LaRose said that there were none. From the information given, the Board did not see that the merger would cause any violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Heidi Jaarsma said that the LaRoses would have to purchase the smaller lot and make sure that the name(s) on the new deed match the name(s) on their current deed. Once merged, because the size of the resultant lot, the lot could not be re-subdivided under current minimum lot size.

2 Travis Callahan Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation, Jackson Road Mr. Callahan would like to annex half of the lot that he and the Davisons had purchased from the Town. The Davisons would like to annex the other half. The Board recommended that parties involved create a clear deed before going forward with the annexation. Public Hearing re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Bill Lipfert called the hearing to order. Notice was placed in the Valley News and Eagle Times and posted at the General Store, 12% Solution and Town Office. John Hammond attended the hearing. The Board reviewed RSA 21:34a. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to put the amendment on the warrant. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Bill Lipfert circulated traffic counts from the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to cancel the February 2, 2012, Planning Board meeting. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Approved 3/15/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, and Peter Storrs; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to approve the January 5, 2012, minutes. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Mary Mancuso made a motion to approve the January 19, 2012, minutes. Peter Storrs seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Heidi Jaarsma circulated a letter from Selectwoman Merilynn Bourne regarding site plan review for agricultural uses in general. The Board felt that when there are no regular on-site customer transaction, site plan review is not required. In his capacity as Town Moderator, Gwyn Gallagher said that he had appointed Kate Freeland to the Zoning Board. Karim Chichackly had not been reappointed.

3 MARCH 15, 2012 Approved 4/19/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Gwyn Gallagher, Chair for Bill Lipfert, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie and Peter Storrs; Troy Simino and Jay Young, Alternates; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Reorganization Peter Storrs announced his intention to step down for the Board. The Board thanked Mr. Storrs for the many years he has dedicated to the Planning Board. The Board recommended to Selectman Larry Dingee that Jay Young become a full member. Gail McKenzie made a motion to accept the slate as is: Bill Lipfert for Chair, Gwyn Gallagher for Vice-Chair, and Heidi Jaarsma for Secretary. Larry Dingee seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Heidi Jaarsma relayed correspondence from Selectwoman Merilynn Bourne clarifying her question regarding agricultural use. Ms. Jaarsma suggested changing the wording of the 2/16/2012 minutes to reflect Ms. Bourne s statements. Mary Mancuso made a motion to accept the February 16, 2012, minutes as amended. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Peter and Caroline Storrs Completeness Review re: Minor Subdivision, St. Gaudens Road voting: Gwyn Gallagher, Chair, Larry Dingee, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Mr. Storrs presented the subdivision plan. The following were noted: 1. Correct the spelling of Ogilvy 2. Correct the spelling of Abutters 3. Add Colleen Salinger to the plan. 4. Correct the pole shown on the plan. 5. Check on the status of the right-of-way to Orville Fitch over the property. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to accept the application as complete on condition that 1-5, above, are met. As part of the approval, the requirement that the septic system be shown is waived since the lot to be subdivided supports an existing residence. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust Completeness Review re: Annexation, NH Route 120 voting: Gwyn Gallagher, Chair, Larry Dingee, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Karen and Jerry Eastman and Patrick Dombroski attended the hearing. Mr. Dombroski presented the plan to convey /- acres from Map 12, Lot 9, to Map 12, Lot 8, both owned by the Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust. The Board noted the following:

4 1. Show Lawrence Drive. 2. Show an entire boundary survey. 3. Show all easements on the map, including the Old County Road right of way referenced in the plan. The right of way should be show over the entire lot(s) involved in this action. 4. Show the existing house on the plan. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to continue the Completeness Review to April 19, Should the application be found complete at the time, the Public Hearing will be opened on that same date. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Duane Churchill Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation, Parsonage Road Patrick Dombroski presented a preliminary plan to annex 2+/- acres from Map 6, Lot 96, owned by Mr. Churchill, to Map 6, Lot 98A, owned by Annabelle Cone. The Board asked that the plan show an entire boundary survey of both lots. Structures and any power easements should be shown. Map 6, Lot 97, should be shown in its entirety. Adjournment Jay Young made a motion to adjourn. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. APRIL 19, 2012 Approved 5/17/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Gail McKenzie made a motion to approve the 3/15/2012 minutes with two typographical corrections. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Peter and Caroline Storrs Public Hearing re: Minor Subdivision, St. Gaudens Road voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Mr. Storrs presented the subdivision plan. The following were noted at the 3/15/2012 Completeness Review: 6. Correct the spelling of Ogilvy 7. Correct the spelling of Abutters 8. Add Colleen Salinger to the plan. 9. Correct the pole shown on the plan. 10. Check on the status of the right-of-way to Orville Fitch over the property. (Planning Board Minutes 3/15/2012)

5 The Board found that changes one through four had been made. Mr. Storrs said that the right of way had been researched. There does exist a 250 right of way from the barn foundation for agricultural purposes assigned to Carol and Orville Fitch. The right of way is described in its entirety on the plan. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to find that the conditions of completeness had been met. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. The Public Hearing was opened. No abutters were present. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to accept the subdivision as presented. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Mr. Lipfert signed the maps and mylar. Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust Continued Completeness Review re: Annexation, NH Route 120 voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Karen and Jerry Eastman, Raymond Gentle, Lisa Castle, and Patrick Dombroski attended the hearing. Mr. Dombroski presented the plan to convey /- acres from Map 12, Lot 9, to Map 12, Lot 8, both owned by the Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust. The Board had noted the following at the 3/15/2012 Completeness Review: 5. Show Lawrence Drive. 6. Show an entire boundary survey. 7. Show all easements on the map, including the Old County Road right of way referenced in the plan. The right of way should be shown over the entire lot(s) involved in this action. 8. Show the existing house on the plan. (Planning Board Minutes 3/15/2012) The Board discussed the application requirements for an entire boundary survey to be shown on the current plan and noted the following amendments to the plan: 1. Specify the use of the easement in note #2: for the sole purpose of timber management. 2. Show Lawrence Drive as a Class V Town Road. 3. Correct the spelling of warrant. 4. Show distances, bearings and existing monumentation of the entire boundary for all lots involved in the application. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to continue the Completeness Review to May 17, Mary Mancuso seconded the motion. The Board told Mr. Dombroski that if the application were not found complete on May 17, 2012, the Board would not continue the hearing and the applicants would have to resubmit an application. The vote of the Board on the motion to continue was in the affirmative. Duane Churchill Completeness Review re: Annexation, Parsonage Road voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Patrick Dombroski presented a plan to annex 2+/- acres from Map 6, Lot 96, owned by Mr. Churchill, to Map 6, Lot 98A, owned by Annabelle Cone. The Board noted the following:

6 1. Show distances, bearings and existing monumentation of the entire boundary for both lots involved in the application. 2. Add to note #1 the two known rights of way with references. 3. Show a survey of the area of Map 6, Lot 98A, on the easterly side of Parsonage Road, including existing monumentation, consistent with the plan of Bruno Associates previously approved by the Board. 4. Eliminate the area reference from a prior subdivision plan shown on the lots. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to continue the completeness review to May 17, Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Stephen Peters Preliminary Discussion re: Subdivision, St. Gaudens Road Mr. Peters discussed with the Board the communication between the Board Chair and the Realtor listing two lots for sale in violation of Subdivision Regulations I.D.1. Mr. Peters felt that the situation had been handled heavy-handedly. The lots are no longer listed for sale. The Board discussed with Mr. Peters options for subdividing or annexing land from the St. Gaudens Road property. MAY 17, 2012 Approved 6/21/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Mary Mancuso made a motion to accept the April 19, 2012, minutes. Jay Young seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust Continued Completeness Review re: Annexation, NH Route 120 voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie (absent), Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Karen and Jerry Eastman and Tom Dombroski attended the hearing. Mr. Dombroski presented the plan to convey /- acres from Map 12, Lot 9, to Map 12, Lot 8, both owned by the Jerry and Karen Eastman Revocable Trust. The Board had noted the following at the 4/19/2012 Continued Completeness Review: 5. Specify the use of the easement in note #2: for the sole purpose of timber management. 6. Show Lawrence Drive as a Class V Town Road. 7. Correct the spelling of warrant.

7 8. Show distances, bearings and existing monumentation of the entire boundary for all lots involved in the application. (Planning Board Minutes 4/19/2012) The Board found that one through four had been met. The Board accepted the scale on the plat. Jay Young made a motion to find the application complete. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Mr. Lipfert opened the Public Hearing. No abutters were present. Larry Dingee made a motion to accept the annexation as presented. Jay Young seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Duane Churchill Continued Completeness Review re: Annexation, Parsonage Road voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Gail McKenzie (absent), Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young Tom Dombroski presented a plan to annex 2+/- acres from Map 6, Lot 96, owned by Mr. Churchill, to Map 6, Lot 98A, owned by Annabelle Cone. The Board had noted the following at the 4/19/2012 Completeness Review : 5. Show distances, bearings and existing monumentation of the entire boundary for both lots involved in the application. 6. Add to note #1 the two known rights of way with references. 7. Show a survey of the area of Map 6, Lot 98A, on the easterly side of Parsonage Road, including existing monumentation, consistent with the plan of Bruno Associates previously approved by the Board. 8. Eliminate the area reference from a prior subdivision plan shown on the lots. (Planning Board Minutes 4/19/2012) The Board found that one through four had been met. The two known easements were shown on the plan: (1) a 1987 easement for overhead and below-ground wires; (2) a 1993 easement to Marrs. Mary Mancuso made a motion to find the application complete. Jay Young seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Mr. Lipfert opened the Public Hearing. No abutters were present. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to accept the annexation as presented. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Brian and Sharrie LaRose Application for Voluntary Merger, Jackson Road Brian and Sharrie LaRose presented an application to merge Map 6, Lots 119 and 120. The Board found that the merger created no violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to approve the voluntary merger. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business The Board discussed the need to certify the digitized copy of the Zoning Map. Bill Lipfert asked Larry Dingee about the status of the Town Website. Mr. Dingee said that the Town is in the process of gaining access to the website.

8 JUNE 21, 2012 Approved 7/19/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. David Haseman attended the meeting. Mary Mancuso made a motion to accept the June 21, 2012, minutes as presented. Jay Young seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Keith Jones Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation, Town House Road Tom Dombroski, surveyor, represented Mr. Jones. Mr. Dombroski presented the plan to annex 6.64+/- acres from Map 2, Lot 20E, owned by Keith Jones, to Map 2, 20D, owned by Daniel Parks. The lots would measure /- and /- acres, respectively, after annexation. The Board advised Mr. Dombroski to add the zoning district to the plan. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to warn the completeness review and public hearing for the July 19, 2012, meeting. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Steve Peters Preliminary Discussion re: Subdivision, St. Gaudens Road Mr. Peters showed the Board a preliminary plan for a potential subdivision and annexation the 33-acre St. Gaudens Road property. The Board discussed the requirements of major and minor subdivisions, perc testing, and site distance from access points. Respectfully submitted JULY 19, 2012 Approved 9/6/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher and Gail McKenzie; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Tom Domboski and Daniel Parks attended the meeting. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to approve the 6/21/2012 minutes as presented. Bill Lipfert seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Keith Jones Completeness Review and Public Hearing re: Annexation, Town House Road Tom Dombroski, surveyor, represented Mr. Jones. Mr. Dombroski presented the plan to annex 6.64+/- acres from Map 2, Lot 20E, owned by Keith Jones, to Map 2, 20D, owned by Daniel Parks. The lots would measure /- and /- acres, respectively, after annexation. Bill Lipfert opened the Completeness Review. After inspection of the plans Gail McKenzie made a motion to find the application Complete. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative.

9 Bill Lipfert opened the Public Hearing. No abutters were present. Gail McKenzie made a motion to accept the annexation as presented. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to cancel the August 16, 2012, meeting of the Planning Board. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. AUGUST 2, 2012 Approved 9/6/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Gail McKenzie, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; and, Heidi Jaarsma Secretary. David Haseman also attended the meeting. Joanna Sharf Preliminary Discussion and Request to hold Completeness Review and Public Hearing in the same month re: Minor Subdivision, Lang Road Joanna Sharf and Wayne McCutcheon, surveyor, attended. Mr. McCutcheon presented the plan to subdivide an /- acre lot from Map 8, Lots 10, 17, and 18, one lot of record, 29.6+/- acres before subdivision. The ownership of the property is joint between seven people. Ms. Sharf told the Board that she had a letter of agreement between the owners to engage Mr. McCutcheon and to apply for a subdivision. Heidi Jaarsma said that the Board would need to see the letter in order to meet the notice requirements of the application. Ms. Sharf said that she would bring the letter to the September 6, 2012, meeting of the Planning Board. Gwyn Gallagher said that he and the Road Agent, Kyle Witty, had visited the site regarding an application for a driveway permit. Mr. Gallagher had serious concerns about safe sight distance. Mr. McCutcheon proposed that the applicant grant an easement to the town to clear brush and trees approximately fifteen feet deep along St. Gaudens Road to improve sight distance. Oversight and owner liability to maintain the easement were discussed. Town Counsel, Michael Fuerst, represents the applicants. Bill Lipfert said that the Board would likely seek the advice of independent legal counsel regarding any proposed easement. The Board discussed the existing water line to map 8, lot 18, which crosses over map 8, lot 10, from the Quimby property. The required setback between drives and wetlands or watercourses was discussed. The Board also discussed the possibility of a site visit; however, the visit would not be scheduled until the completeness review had been opened. Ms. Sharf asked about scheduling the subdivision hearing, and Heidi Jaarsma said that she felt that there was too much information needed to complete the application to hold both the Completeness Review and Public Hearing in the same month. The request to hold both hearings in the same month was withdrawn.

10 SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 Approved 9/20/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Gail McKenzie, and Mary Mancuso; David Haseman, Alternate; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and, Heidi Jaarsma Secretary. New Alternate Larry Dingee swore David Haseman into a three-year term as an alternate. Gail McKenzie made a motion to approve the 7/19/2012 and 8/2/2012 minutes. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion. Bill Lipfert asked that the sentence, Town Counsel, Michael Fuerst, represents the applicants, be added to the 8/2/2012 minutes. Ms. McKenzie and Ms. Mancuso accepted the amendment, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Joanna Sharf et al - Review application submission re: notification of property owners The Board reviewed signatures of the seven property owners submitted with the Sharf minor subdivision application. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to accept Joanna Sharf as agent and to send one notice to Ms. Sharf as a representative of all owners. Ms. Sharf asked what other documents she would need at the Completeness Review. The Board discussed the submission requirements with Ms. Sharf. Upcoming Agenda Heidi Jaarsma circulated a letter, accompanying map and removal list from PSNH regarding a request to hold a public hearing on the removal and trimming of trees on the following scenic roads: Platt, St. Gaudens, Whitten Cemetery, and Lang. A hearing has been scheduled for September 20, Other Business Board policies were discussed. Bill Lipfert reviewed the Municipal Law Lectures Series. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Approved 10/18/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie, and Jay Young; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Also in attendance were Wayne McCutcheon, David Crane of PSNH, Charles Platt, Joan Platt, Bill Gallagher, Daisy Yatsevich, Martha Zoerheide, Joanna Sharf, James Littlefield, Joan Littlefield, John Dryfhout, Mariet Jaarsma, and Darrel Hotchkiss for Max Blumberg and Cornish Holdings, LLC.

11 Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to approve the September 6, 2012, minutes. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Northeast Utilities: Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) - Public Hearing re: Tree Trimming and Removals on Scenic Roads per RSA 231:158 voting: Bill Lipfert, chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie, and Jay Young David Crane, of PSNH, informed the Board that as part of PSNH s regular maintenance program, the utility plans to trim brush less than four inches in diameter eight feet to the sides, ten feet below, and fifteen feet above conductors and to remove large trees and limbs that propose a threat to lines. Included in the regular maintenance to be done this year are lines that lie on scenic roads: Lang, Platt, St. Gaudens, and Whitten Cemetery Road. The last time tree trimming in this area was done five years ago. Mr. Crane said that the work will be subcontracted to the Asplundh Tree Company, and property owners will be contacted by Asplundh prior to cutting. Trees that are dead, decaying, structurally defective, or have a trunk in contact with wires will also be removed. Along scenic roads those trees larger than four inches, diameter at breast height, slated for removal have been marked. Brush less than four inches, diameter at breast height, was not marked as its removal does not require a public hearing. Bill Gallagher asked how scenic roads are treated differently. Mr. Crane said that the brush is not treated differently; however, the hearing is required for the removal of trees and larger limbs. Mr. Crane added that the PSNH is more selective of the trees removed along scenic roads. Bill Lipfert asked Gail McKenzie to read into the record an , dated October 4, 2012, sent to the Planning Board. Ms. McKenzie read: FYI, I and a neighbor of mine went out last Saturday and located each and every one of those trees on the list which you handed out at the meeting (except the one with the woodpecker holes) proposed to be cut. I made some notes which I can share at the meeting. There was only ONE tree which I feel very strongly should NOT be cut. It is the big very healthy oak tree which a line is rubbing on. Instead of cutting down a healthy tree, there should be a way to move the line across the road or something. Gail Mr. Crane addressed the large oak that was the subject of the . While the tree was healthy, it was touching the line. A guard had been placed on the line as a temporary measure. Mr. Crane suggested a spacer on the pole which would move the line away from the tree. Larry Dingee asked if landowners had been contacted. Mr. Crane said that work on Town of Cornish roads had just been started and that the utility was still obligated to contact owners along all roads, not just those designated scenic. Bill Lipfert asked how the utility found the names of landowners. Mr. Crane said that names were taken from PSNH accounts. In the case of a rental

12 property, the landlord must be listed on the account. Mr. Lipfert said that there was still a chance that a current owner of record might be missed. Darrel Hotchkiss, attorney for Max Blumberg and Cornish Holdings, LLC, said that he had also had concerns regarding the notification of landowners. Mr. Hotchkiss asked how much discretion was given to the contractor regarding the clearance from conductors. Mr. Crane said that Asplundh is required to trim taking in account five years growth, which can vary greatly dependent on tree species. Oak, sugar maple, and hemlocks are among slow-growing trees which could be trimmed to less than PSNH stated standards. Mr. Crane added that Asplundh is paid by the mile, so there is no incentive to overcut. Mr. Hotchkiss asked if there was an appeal process. Mr. Crane said that a refusal form would be filed with PSNH by Asplundh. The utility would then seek to come to an agreement with the landowner. The last resort would be researching any easements or resorting to state statute. If there is no easement, the utility, if in possession of a legal pole license has the right to trim trees, and the utility has the right to cut within the Town right-of-way. Mr. Hotchkiss asked to whom an owner would appeal if a tree was cut on a scenic road in violation of a Planning Board order. Heidi Jaarsma said that with regard to the Town of Cornish, the appeal would be made to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Crane added that the landowner should also call his office. Joan Littlefield asked about a limb that was cut on an oak tree. Mr. Crane said that a limb that was less than four inches in diameter did not fall under the hearing requirements. Mrs. Littlefield also asked about notification for brush cutting. Mr. Crane said that the statute has changed: notification must be by door or by mail. Charles Platt asked if a line could be permanently sleeved. Mr. Crane said that even a large tree trunk will move under wind and that a sleeve will eventually wear through. Larry Dingee asked why the oak on St. Gaudens Road had not been on the removal list five years ago. Mr. Crane said that five years ago, the trunk probably was not touching the line. Darrel Hotchkiss asked Mr. Crane what the time frame for tree trimming was. Mr. Crane said that the utility hopes to be done by December 31, 2012, weather depending. Martha Zoerheide asked to see the map of proposed tree removals along scenic roads and was given a copy. Mr. Crane said that after Planning Board approval, owners would be notified. He added that upon landowner request, Asplundh could leave a standing trunk as a wildlife habitat. Bill Gallagher added that the entire town approves scenic roads, and the entire town has an interest in scenic roads. Gail McKenzie made a motion to approve the removal list with the exception of the large oak tree. Jay Young seconded the motion. Bill Lipfert asked that the motion be amended to include the requirement that landowner notification be based on a review of the tax records. Heidi Jaarsma asked that the motion include the language that trimming will be done to account for five years growth or to PSNH specification, whichever distance from conductors is less. Gail McKenzie and Jay Young accepted the amendments, for the motion as follows: 1. The removal list, attached, submitted by PSNH titled, Cornish Scenic Road Tree Removals, and dated September 4, 2012, has been approved with the exception of the oak touching line on St. Gaudens Road between poles 84/45 and 84/46.

13 2. PSNH will notify property owners of record based on a review of the Town of Cornish property tax rolls. 3. Trimming of brush and limbs less than four (4) inches in diameter will account for five years growth based on tree species or will follow PSNH specifications for distance from conductors outlined in the August 28, 2012, letter to the Planning Board, attached, whichever distance is less. The vote of the Board was in the affirmative, 6-0. Mr. Crane requested a copy of the decision as soon as possible. Mr. Lipfert said that it would be acceptable to an unsigned copy after review by the Chair. Wayne McCutcheon described the proposed subdivision of Map 8, Lots 10, 17, and 18, one lot of record, into two lots of 17.9 and /- acres. Lang Road would be the boundary between the proposed lots. Test holes had been successful and were shown on the plan. The Board requested that language regarding the water line serving the existing residence be shown on the plan and that a 100 well radius be shown on the proposed lot. Mr. McCutcheon discussed the proposed easement the owners would grant to the town to increase site distance on St. Gaudens road at the proposed access point. Larry Dingee suggested that the applicant meet with the Selectboard to ask that board if they would accept an easement. The Planning Board will make a site visit on October 4 th at 6:00 pm in lieu of the Board s regular meeting. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to accept the plan as complete subject to the following conditions: Joanna Sharf, et. al Completeness Review re: Minor Subdivision, Lang Road voting: Bill Lipfert, chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie, and Jay Young. 1. The plan is to show a proposed well and house site. 2. The plan is to show the water easement crossing lot The proposed easement to the Town of Cornish is to be submitted with the plan. Heidi Jaarsma seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Heidi Jaarsma will contact the Road Agent about the site visit. Sandra Guest Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation, South Parsonage Road Sandra Guest discussed her need to annex a triangular shaped.25 acres parcel of land, bounded on all sides by Class V roads to her neighbor. The Board discussed the survey requirements with Ms. Guest. Noting that this was a preliminary discussion, the Board indicated it would accept a survey with metes, bounds, and bearings of the parcel to be annexed. The plan should also include references to a prior survey of the main parcel and the resultant acreages of both lots. OCTOBER 4, 2012 Approved 10/18/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at 6pm at the Lang Road property of Joanna Sharf et. al. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher,

14 Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; Merilynn Bourne and Larry Dingee, Selectmen; Kyle Witty, Road Agent; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Also in attendance were Wayne McCutcheon, Surveyor, and Joanna Sharf. Joanna Sharf, et. al. Site Visit re: Minor Subdivision, Lang Road voting: Bill Lipfert, chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie (absent), and Jay Young. Larry Dingee informed Ms. Sharf and the Planning Board that the Board of Selectmen had voted not to accept the easement to the Town proposed by the property owners. The Selectboard had taken the long-term implications of potential liability and responsibility into consideration. Merilynn Bourne added that ledge material would need to be removed to improve sight distance and that snowbanks would compound the problem of lack of sight distance. The Board and Road Agent measured sight distances from the proposed drive and found that the sight distance did not meet the standards set forth in the Driveway Regulations. The Board also inspected several other potential access points. The Board recommended that the property owners consider accessing the property from Lang Road just south of the existing drive to the existing residence on the easterly side of Lang Road. Mr. McCutcheon will explore the feasibility of a building site in the area of the proposed access. OCTOBER 18, 2012 Approved 11/15/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie, and Jay Young; Larry Dingee, Selectman; David Haseman and Cheston Newbold, Alternates; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Larry Dingee made a motion to approve the September 20, 2012, minutes as amended. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Jay Young made a motion to accept the October 4, 2012, minutes as amended. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Joanna Sharf, et. al Public Hearing re: Minor Subdivision, Lang Road voting: Bill Lipfert, chair, Larry Dingee, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, Gail McKenzie, and Jay Young. Wayne McCutcheon, Joanna Sharf, and Joan Littlefield attended the hearing. At the September 20, 2012, Completeness Review, the Board had found the map complete on the following conditions: 1. The plan is to show a proposed well and house site. 2. The plan is to show the water easement crossing lot 2.

15 3. The proposed easement to the Town of Cornish is to be submitted with the plan. 9/20/2012 Completeness Review The Board found that conditions one and two had been met. The third condition no longer applied as the access to the proposed lot had been changed from St. Gaudens Road to Lang Road. Wayne McCutcheon reported that the proposed home site met all setbacks and that a good test hole had been marked on the plan. He said that the existing water line was too close to the test hole. Mrs. Littlefield asked about the existing water line. Mr. McCutcheon said that the water line would have to be rerouted before a septic approval from the State could be granted. Mrs. Littlefield asked Mr. McCutcheon about the setback between the brook and the septic system. Mr. McCutcheon said that the brook was more than 100 away from the brook and the septic system. Lastly, Mrs. Littlefield asked about the distance of the septic system on the proposed lot from the springhouse on the abutting Littlefield property. Mr. McCutcheon stated that the springhouse was more than 100 from the septic system. Bill Lipfert stated that the proposed drive and the existing drive on the opposite side of Lang Road were offset by He asked if the drives could be positioned opposite one another. Mr. McCutcheon said that the terrain opposite the existing drive would make relocation to that area difficult. Joanna Sharf said that the visibility was good from the proposed drive on the plan. Gwyn Gallagher said that the drive would suffice once the plan was approved. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to accept the subdivision as presented. Gail McKenzie seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Carla Skinder Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation, East Road Tim Schad spoke for Carla Skinder who would like to annex 4 acres of land to an abutter. The Board discussed the current use implications and the application process. It was the sense of the Board that the plan would need to show only the land on the west side of East Road. Guest Family Trust Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation to Picard, Parsonage Road Patrick Dombroski attended the discussion for Ms. Guest and presented a proposed annexation of 6 acres to Picard. The Board asked Mr. Dombroski too remove the metes and bounds from the old boundary along the stonewall. The Board also asked that Mr. Dombroski print the total acreage of Map6, Lot 75. Guest Family Trust Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation to Furgat, Parsonage Road Mr. Dombroski also presented a proposed annexation of.25 acres from the Guest Family Trust to the abutting Furgat property. Mr. Dombroski said that the plan would include metes, bounds, and bearings. Mr. Dombroski requested that the Completeness Review and the Public Hearing for both the proposed annexations be held at the same meeting. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to notice both the completeness review and the public hearing for both proposed annexations on November 15, Larry Dingee seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Travis Callahan and Mildred Richardson, Preliminary Discussion re: Annexation. Mr. Dombroski presented a proposal to annex a.22 acre lot, jointly owned by Travis Callahan and Mildred Richardson, evenly between the Callahan and Richardson lots. Mr. Dombroski will submit an application for a November completeness review. Other Business

16 Bill Lipfert circulated a survey from the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission regarding the Regional Plan update. The Board will discuss the survey at the November 1, 2012, meeting. NOVEMBER 1, 2012 Approved 11/15/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. The Planning Board discussed the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission survey and created a draft response. The Board also reviewed Bill Lipfert s draft of the Planning, Zoning, and Land Use section requested by the Cornish History subcommittee of the Cornish 250 th committee. NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Approved 12/20/2012 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young; David Haseman, Alternate; and Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Jay Young made a motion to approve the 10/18/2012 minutes with two corrections. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Jay Young made a motion to approve the 11/1/2012 minutes. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Guest Family Trust Completeness Review and Public Hearing re: Annexation to Picard, Parsonage Road voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young. Patrick Dombroski, Sandra Guest, and Donald Picard attended the hearing. Mr. Dombroski presented the proposed annexation of 6 +/- acres from Map 6, Lot 75 ( /- acres) to Map 6, Lot 74 ( /- acres) owned by Donald Picard. Resultant acreages would measure 10.0+/- and /- acres, respectively. The plan included a sketch of the entire property owned by Mrs. Guest. The pins shown on the new line between lots

17 75 and 76 had been set. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to find the application complete. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Bill Lipfert opened the public hearing. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to approve the annexation as presented. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion. Mr. Dombroski said that the name of the Guest Family Trust would be changed to the Sandra G. Guest Revocable Family Trust; the legal name of the Trust had been changed after the notices had been sent. The Board had some question as to whether or not the hearing would need to be re-noticed due to the name change. Heidi Jaarsma amended the prior motion to withhold signature of the plat until the Board received legal counsel regarding the name change. Gwyn Gallagher accepted the amendment, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Bill Lipfert authorized Gwyn Gallagher to sign the maps when the condition to signature had been met. Guest Family Trust Completeness Review and Public Hearing re: Annexation to Furgat, Parsonage Road voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, David Haseman, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young. Mr. Dombroski presented the proposed annexation of.25+/- acres from Map 6, Lot 84, 6.16+/- acres, owned by the Guest Family Trust, to Map 6, Lot 87B, /- acres, owned by the Joyce A. and John J. Furgat Revocable Trust. Resultant acreages would be 5.91+/- and /- acres, respectively. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to find the application complete. Mary Mancuso seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Bill Lipfert opened the public hearing. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to approve the annexation as presented with the condition that the signature of the mylar be withheld until the question of the name change had been answered. Jay Young seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Travis Callahan and Mildred Richardson, Completeness Review re: Annexation voting: Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, David Haseman, Heidi Jaarsma, Mary Mancuso, and Jay Young. Mr. Dombroski presented a proposal to annex to annex Map 6, Lot 83,.22+/- acres, evenly between Map 6, Lot 73B, 5.34+/- acres, owned by Travis Callahan, and Map 6, Lot 83, /- acres, owned by Mildred Richardson. Bill Lipfert asked that the title block include and Boundary Line Adjustment. Heidi Jaarsma made a motion to find the application complete. Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Bill Lipfert reported that he had researched the establishment of the Cornish Planning Board for the upcoming Cornish History Book. The Planning Board was established in 1953 by a town meeting vote in response to State RSA.

18 DECEMBER 20, 2012 Approved 1/17/2013 The Cornish Planning Board met on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 7 pm in the Cornish Town Office. Members present were Bill Lipfert, Chair, Gwyn Gallagher, and Gail McKenzie; David Haseman, Alternate; Larry Dingee, Selectman; and, Heidi Jaarsma, Secretary. Gwyn Gallagher made a motion to approve the November 15, 2012, minutes as amended. David Haseman seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Travis Callahan and Mildred Richardson Public Hearing re: Annexation and Boundary Line Adjustment, Jackson Road. Neither applicant nor their representative attended the hearing. The Board passed over the agenda item. Amanda Posner Preliminary Discussion re: Site Plan Review, School Street. Ms. Posner presented a proposal for an artisan s craft gallery located in a downstairs room of her School Street residence in the Village Zone. The proposed change of use would be from residential to retail Sales of antiques, art pieces, crafts, and/or handiwork which is allowed by right in the Village Zone. Ms. Posner presented the application for Certificate of Zoning Compliance and supporting documents to the Board, including written permission from the General Store to park on the green owned by the store. She requested a waiver of Site Plan Review under Article I.C.2c of the Site Plan Review Regulations. Several Board members felt that parking, line of site, and lighting would be the main concerns of a site plan review. The waiver was not granted. The Board reviewed the site plan review application with Ms. Posner and indicated on a preliminary level which plan requirements may be waived. A. Existing Data and Information (page 2 of application) A2: The requirement for the plan to be prepared by a registered land surveyor to be waived. A3: Requirement to show bearings to be waived. Boundary line sketch and road frontage to be shown. A4: Waiver A5: Show abutting structures; height and size of existing structures to be waived. A6: Show roads. A7: Indicate use of the store, bank, and post office. A8: Does not apply. A9: Show zone (village); other requirements to be waived. B. Proposed Plan and Information (page 3 of application) B1: Does not apply. B2: Does not apply. B3: Show all parking spaces, existing one-way road sign. B4: Does not apply. B5: Show signs and approximate dimension and any exterior lighting of signs. B6: Does not apply.

19 B7: Show a circulation plan. Letter of adequacy from Fire and Police Chiefs required. B8: Does not apply. B9: Does not apply. B10: Does not apply. B11: Does not apply. Ms. Posner asked if the plan was due with the application. The Board would accept a plan by the January 17, 2012, hearing Budget Due to the number of hearings in 2012, the advertisement and postage lines were over budget. David Haseman made a motion to submit a 2013 budget of $2, This number reflects an increase of advertising to $ and postage to $ All other lines remain level funded for a total increase of $ from Gwyn Gallagher seconded the motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Other Business Larry Dingee made a motion to cancel the 1/3/2013 meeting of the Planning Board. Gwyn Gallagher seconded he motion, and the vote of the Board was in the affirmative. Heidi Jaarsma