TOWN OF THORNTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: January 21, 2010

The Thornton Planning Board met and held a public meeting on Thursday,

January 21, 2010, 6:00 PM at the Thornton Town Hall.

Board Members present: Bart Dutto, Chairman, Tyler Philips, Sandy MacIntosh, Russell Gilman, Frank Freeman, Dennis Day and Marianne Peabody, Secretary.

Public present: Don MacIntosh, Beverly Chappell, Bob Wildes, Barron Mountain Club.

Regular Business

Chairman Dutto opened the meeting at 6:00 PM with the review of the

December 17, 2010 hearing minutes. A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as amended. VOTED 6-0.

The minutes of the zoning hearing held on January 14, 2010 were approved as amended. VOTED 6-0.

During the review of the zoning hearing minutes Beverly Chappell, abutter to the Benton property on Route 175 expressed concern with the comment that was made by the Benton’s that they were planning on hosting the Sober Fest on Memorial Day 2010. Beverly Chappell requested that the January 14, 2010 zoning hearing minutes reflect that comment. After discussion Board Members recalled that statement and amended the minutes to read: Mr. Brad Benton mentioned that the Sober Fest is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend 2010. VOTED 6-0.

Board Member Frank Freeman and Secretary Marianne Peabody received phone calls from Mr. Tom Mullen relative to his concerns with the proposed 2010 zoning amendments.

Loretta Pinkham – Laundromat RD – In home care- Informational

No attendance.

Subdivision Regulation amendments covenants & restrictions

To be discussed next month.

December 20^th Excavation Pit/Mark Johnston Excavator Route 3

A letter was drafted and mailed certified to the excavator with a time frame to submit a $5,000.00 bond/letter of credit. The letter was returned to the Planning Board office, undelivered. Board Member Russ Gilman volunteered to visit the pit and discuss the Planning Boards concerns relative to the $5,000.00 bond request.

Barron Mt. Club – Informational

Board Member Frank Freeman stepped off the Board.

Bob Wildes, Developer /Abode Builders informed the Board he feels the  economy is a little better and would like to begin with phase 1A that will consist of (5) lots. Mr. Wildes informed the Board that Phase I will be offering solar sites. Presently the roadway is being logged, and they have met and discussed their plans with Road Agent, Tom Dubey. This new road ( designated as Barron Road during phase 1A) will end with a hammerhead configuration until such time as the remainder of Phase 1 is completed. The repairs to Gore Road (a contingency of the final) will be complete after the construction of Barron Rd to the hammerhead. The estimated time for the Gore Road repairs to be complete will be September 30, 2010. Mr. Wildes has requested another one year extension from the Board for the originally approved phase 1. Mr. Wildes will put his request in writing. Board Members discussed with Mr. Wildes options that were available to him relative to securities. If construction of the roadway is complete without a letter of credit or bond, the subdivision plan will not be signed and lots will not be permitted to be sold until a letter of credit is in place with the Town or road construction is complete and approved. A detailed cost estimate was submitted for the construction of the Barron Road to station 1350+/- and Trail Side Road for the amount of $159,730.00.

The Board has requested the following from Bob Wildes, Barron Mt. Club.

1. Written request for another one year extension.
2. Outline identifying Phase 1A (Lots 1-5) fire fighting (pond, cistern)

required after 5^th lot.

1. Cost Estimate List of values for Phase 1A.
2. Letter of understanding stating when construction of roadway will begin and end. Also, if construction is completed without a letter of credit, bond, cash on file no lots may be sold until the road construction is complete and

Inspected by proper authorities.

Maher Mahmoud – Informational

Maher Mahmoud, Spencer Sloane & Alexandra Mahmoud present.

Maher Mahmoud approached the Board requesting permission to run a home based business taxi service from his residents at 2635 NHRT 175/Clement Rd. The criterion for home occupation in the zoning ordinance was discussed and Mr. Mahmoud met the requirements listed. He will put a magnetic sign on his vehicle with a phone number. A motion was made and seconded to approve Mr. Maher Mahmoud to operate a local taxi service from his home under the rules of home occupation listed in the Thornton Zoning Ordinance. VOTED 6-0.

Cistern Deed ROW

To be discussed next month.

Other Business before the Board

The Planning Board 2009 annual report in draft form was reviewed and put into final form. The Planning Board wants the registered voters to know that they encourage the continuation of community events that are conducted in a responsible manner which ensures the health safety and welfare of Thornton’s citizens.

This meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Next scheduled meeting to be held on

Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Respectfully Submitted

Marianne Peabody

Secretary

Posting Date: 01/27/09