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Cost of Community Services Committee Meeting Minutes - Compiled Form Important Note: If you wish "Certified" copies of Meeting Minutes you must get them at the Town Hall. All minutes at this site MUST be considered DRAFT MINUTES |
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June 27, 2007
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DRAFT Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Susann Brown, Emery Booska, Steve Frisselle, Robbie Parsons, Charlie Karcher, and Larry Brown. Cinny Wyatt and Roger Burkhart were excused. Meeting began at 7:10 1. Meeting notes from 5-30 -2007 were accepted by consensus. 2. Facilitator update: Bruce thought, while he was working on impact fee schedule for the Town, that there are lots of town-owned properties. A survey including the value or need by the town for each of these should be done to determine the best use (sale or retention) of each. Tom says Town is exploring ability to use Realtor services for properties acquired by other than tax sale. This will be added as a future agenda item. Note: Town can always put a reserve or minimum bid on any property. 3. Zoning Map – district boundaries and district type discussion Bruce began to review draft document chapter from DES Village Plan Alternative Subdivision. Robbie stated as a committee we were missing the point and that the industrial park land is almost all used up. He suggested we need to find more industrial/commercial/office land and get jobs in Milton so people can work where they live. He believes if the middle class goes, then the high end will come in, but the community will be unbalanced. Susann said we were working to redraw zoning but had been focused on the zoning ordinances we prioritized for adoption this past March (which did pass), and then on preparing for the NROC presentation, but that we can now return to that task. Bruce said we all agree that the present zoning in town does not follow the Master Plan and that we want to revise it to make sense and use creative ways to make Milton thrive. Tom points out the industrial park has two remaining lots – agrees that commercial/office development/light industrial combination is desirable. Charlie offered that it has taken 20 years to sell 10 of 12 lots in the industrial park. Rochester has available industrial park behind the airport with water, sewer, and natural gas and still can’t find tenants. How can we find business to locate here? We can look at our process: the first year’s efforts toward new ordinances – Transfer of Development Rights, Conservation Overlay, and Increase in Minimum lot size - as a first plateau. The next step is to work on a logical progression toward incentives and initiatives too expand commercial base. We have to get zoning right and develop infrastructure. We also want to make sure we don’t duplicate efforts that the NROC Committees will do. Tom again distributed copies of Plan NH – a grant opportunity for CCSSC to get economic development assistance. We will explore this further at next regular CCSSC meeting. Larry spoke of possibility of making 100’ buffers for Great Brook and having a new road to connect Exit 17 to a potential mixed-use development of light industrial/duplex workforce housing. Susann pointed out the 700 employee factory in Newfields. It operates 24/7 and because of the tree buffers on the 80 acre campus, and the subtle access road “no one knows it’s there”. Larry was asked to explore possibilities of getting a link for promotional purposes to NH State web site – possibly through Roy Doty, Dept. of Economic Development. List for projects: 1. Create blank development map. Draw out what REALLY exists here without current zoning lines. 2. Continue discussion/brainstorm on economic development ideas/ initiatives 3. Sub-group to CCSSC (Brian and Cinny were appointed) with task to develop a bullet list to develop education/outreach on TDR so ordinance will not just lie unused in a book. 4. Tom will follow up with Plan NH to see what we need to do to access this economic development assistance. Additional thoughts: If town can secure “brownfields” grants, we can be proactive toward developing buildings that currently lie fallow and useless as they deteriorate. Might be possible for mixed use development. Tonight was a worthwhile discussion to help us focus on future work. We need to see paper roads develop to increase town’s infrastructure. Larry would like to see NH as a “Star Smart” state, as a tourism campaign , distinguishing NH from places with the orange glow light pollution. Also could imagine a integrated walking paths from Portsmouth clear to Mt. Washington. He pointed out a court case where City of Concord just won a case against the flashing LED advertising signs (dangerously distracting to drivers). NEXT MEETING, Wednesday 7/18, 7 p.m., at Emma Ramsey Meeting adjourned 9:00 – Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
| May 30, 2007 |
Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Susann Brown, Cynthia Wyatt, Brian DiMambro, Larry Brown, Emery Booska, Steve Frisselle, Cherie Corbett, Robbie Parsons, Roger Burkhart, & Michelle Beauchamp Meeting began at 7:15. Facilitator update: Bruce explained that he had been very busy developing draft fee schedule report for Planning Board to be presented next Tuesday. Meeting notes from 5-16 -2007 were accepted with corrections: facilitator’s update should read “urging” PB members to attend: and Note Taker’s “ctte” abbreviation for committee was explained. Discussed publicity for NROC: Big signs have been located near stop signs throughout town and posters delivered to all obvious sites. Discussion and distribution for places we may have missed. Many thanks to Cynthia Wyatt for coordinating and financing this vital phase of publicity. Steve to call and invite John Nolan for refreshments and coverage. Refreshments for NROC : Bruce can supply paper plates, napkins and cups, coffee urn and fixings – Roger will bring cream. Cherie will make apple brownies, Susann will make choc Chip cookies, brownies, Cynthia will make her “fabulous” oatmeal choc chip walnut cookies. Everyone should bring something to drink – hot or cold. Cherie will bring Big Bertha and makings for tea (honey,etc.) Amanda Stone acknowledged receipt of photos for cluster development and for cover page. Economic Development:
We reviewed a proposed site plan for development off Rte 75 (withdrawn by developer). There was a difference of opinion as to the general details of the plan. One curb cut only would be used, so the set backs would have to be increased. Consensus was that the Alton model that allows gas station/convenience store/ fast food, but keeps them partially screened and subtly designed. Businesses profit, but aesthetics of community is undisturbed. There is a sense that gas-food-lodging all in one spot could be valuable We viewed Bruce’s slide show – visual preference survey. A wide variety of images allowed us to refine our ideas of what exists already in Milton and what might be a good addition – or what absolutely does not “fit” here. We can use good examples to invite desirable development. Tom distributed copies of Plan NH – a grant opportunity for CCSSC to get economic development assistance. We will explore this further at next regular CCSSC meeting. Cynthia mentioned that Moose Mtn. Regional Greenways has received a grant and may be willing to let the town use some money for a new survey. Cynthia will email sample survey questions. Emery gave Cynthia a copy of a document containing 18 years of water quality data from TPPA. Possible that Three Ponds Association might want to contribute money and energy to community survey - folks need education and need to know what’s at stake for the future. NEXT MEETING, Wednesday 6/6, 7 p.m., at Nute High School – NROC presentation (note CCSSC members should arrive @ 6:00 p.m. to help set up and arrange refreshments NROC follow –up meeting 6/14 @ 7 p.m. Next regular CCSSC meeting will be 6/27, 7 p.m. at Emma Ramsey Meeting adjourned 8:57 – Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
| May 2, 2007 |
Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Susann Brown, Charie Karcher,
Cynthia Wyatt, Cherie Corbett, Brian DiMambro, Larry Brown, Emery
Booska, Steve Frisselle, Roger Burkhart, Bob Bourdeau, Robbie Parsons,
Amanda Stone, Phil Auger, Julia Peterson, and Julie LaBranche Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
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March 21, 2007 |
Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Susann Brown, Charie Karcher, Cynthia Wyatt, Cherie Corbett, Brian DiMambro, Larry Brown. Meeting began at 7:15 due to Selectmen’s meeting running late. Facilitator update – Bruce hasn’t been able to invite participation from Town groups identified earlier, but he’ll get to it. We will not begin discussion of economic development tonight because Bob Bourdeau is unable to be here. Other community members were invited and did not attend. The reading material promised in email was too big to send – circulated by hand to those in attendance. We did not assign refreshment duty for NROC event. Tom has reserved High School cafeteria for NROC event dates, June 6th & 14th (Save the dates!) Meeting notes from 2-21-07 approved by consensus. Brian reported photo committee has about 200 photos available for NROC presentation taken on 3/10. Steve Frisselle not in attendance – no report on publicity for NROC event – NOTE: we need to get going on this. Brainstorm on SmartCode information presented by Bruce. Discussion on how contemporary zoning codes prohibit construction of village centers, and make residents dependent on automobiles. Very interesting stuff: zoning changes need to be save harmless, sensitive to topography, and protect lots of record · we need to build on existing environment – 2 village cores/community zoninidentify pressures for potential new village core McKeagney/Nutes Ridge · work toward goal of pedestrian safe infrastructure in villages · discourage new road infrastructure serving few residences…greater costs to Town · consider new road standards that reflect actual needs of development · utilize high density soil tests for larger parcels – sound scientific evaluation An aside: Case law confirms that trees – even those growing in stone walls and rights-of-way – belong to the abutting landowner. It will soon be time to update the Town’s Master Plan – wondering how NROC might assist. Susann will work to design a mailer to inform public/realtors about TRD as tool for planning. Economic Development will be the major topic of discussion at NEXT MEETING, Wednesday 4/18, 7 p.m., at Emma Ramsey Meeting adjourned 9:10 – Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
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February 21, 2007 |
Meeting Notes Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Emery Booska, Susann Brown, Charie Karcher, Cynthia Wyatt, Cherie Corbett, Brian DiMambro, Larry Brown, and Steve Frisselle Guests from NROC – Amanda Stone, Julia Peterson, Barb McMillan, and Julie LaBranch Meeting began at 7:05. Facilitator update – Discussed blog and Town web site. Circulated Bruce’s new handout/conversation points on Conservation District and Lot size change proposals. Nothing negative heard re: TDRs. Signup sheet for 3/13- members to greet the voters w/handouts as they enter polling place – was circulated again. Susann will send her handout revision to Bruce – Dan Steinbach to post on Town web site. Too wordy for election day general handout, but we will circulate to Libraries, Town Hall, post offices prior to voting day. Meeting notes from 1-24-07 approved by consensus. NROC process: Our guests helped us brainstorm the areas we think Milton needs help with to formulate the “Dealing With Growth” presentation. The notes from this process will be transcribed and emailed/postal mailed to us soon. We also selected dates for the presentation (June 6) and follow-up (June 14). Hope to use new cafeteria at High School. Tom will check to reserve space and classrooms for breakout areas. We will need to provide: · Photos for presentation – high resolution on CD (Brian, Bruce) by April 16 · Publicity - Steve, with Cherie, Cyn, and Susann starting immediately · Refreshments for event nights Reminder for election day – March 13th – schedule below: CCSSC Voting Day shifts – Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8-10 a.m. Brian DiMambro, Emery Booska 10-noon Roger Burkhart noon – 2 p.m. Steve Frisselle 2 – 4 p.m. Cyn Wyatt, Ellen Lankhorst 4 – 7 p.m. Bruce Woodruff, Cherie Corbett (4:30) Next CCSSC formal meeting is to begin work on Economic Development, Wednesday 3/21, 7 p.m., at Emma Ramsey Meeting adjourned 9:20 – Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
| February 21, 2007 |
Meeting Notes Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Emery Booska, Susann Brown, Charie Karcher, Cynthia Wyatt, Cherie Corbett, Brian DiMambro, Larry Brown, and Steve Frisselle Guests from NROC – Amanda Stone, Julia Peterson, Barb McMillan, and Julie LaBranch Meeting began at 7:05 Facilitator update – Discussed blog and Town web site. Circulated Bruce’s new handout/conversation points on Conservation District and Lot size change proposals. Nothing negative heard re: TDRs. Signup sheet for 3/13- members to greet the voters w/handouts as they enter polling place – was circulated again. Susann will send her handout revision to Bruce – Dan Steinbach to post on Town web site. Too wordy for election day general handout, but we will circulate to Libraries, Town Hall, post offices prior to voting day. Meeting notes from 1-24-07 approved by consensus. NROC process: Our guests helped us brainstorm the areas we think Milton needs help with to formulate the “Dealing With Growth” presentation. The notes from this process will be transcribed and emailed/postal mailed to us soon. We also selected dates for the presentation (June 6) and follow-up (June 14). Hope to use new cafeteria at High School. Tom will check to reserve space and classrooms for breakout areas. We will need to provide: · Photos for presentation – high resolution on CD (Brian, Bruce) by April 16 · Publicity - Steve, with Cherie, Cyn, and Susann starting immediately · Refreshments for event nights Next CCSSC formal meeting is to begin work on Economic Development, Wednesday Meeting adjourned 9:20 Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper |
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January 24, 2007 |
Meeting Notes Present: Tom Gray, Bruce Woodruff, Emery Booska, Susann Brown, Charie Karcher, Roger Burkhart, Cynthia Wyatt, Cherie Corbett, and Steve Frisselle Meeting began at 7:04. Facilitator update - To formulate our future agenda, we can use a two-pronged approach: 1. Initiatives for commercial/ business growth – explore opportunities by enlarging group invite participation by sewer/water commissioners, school board, recreation commission, business alliance, public works, safety, Three Ponds Protective Assn., and others? Bruce to draft letter to be sent by Selectmen; schedule meeting for non-school board mtg. night, keeping to Wednesdays 2. Open Lands – decide process/ where appropriate/ who/ funding opportunities/ public education. We will begin to meet as a group on one Wednesday a month, smaller sub-committees working on projects at extra meetings they will schedule to their convenience. Scenic Roads and Scenic Road overly draft work will be handed off to Conservation Commission for shepherding to March 2008 Town vote. CCSSC presentation for the Deliberative session, Saturday 2/3 at 1 p.m.: 1.Bruce, Emery, & Cyn will be away. Larry Brown will step down from Budget Ctte. and present from a prepared hand-out, while Steve Frisselle, Roger Burkhart, and Cherie Corbett back up. Charlie Karcher may be able to attend. 2. Bruce will work with language from prior handout design and send to Susann for layout and printing. We have no budget – will pass the hat within the committee to cover costs. 3 paragraphs will be set in outline blocks and read that they are approved by both Planning Bd. and CCSSC. Tom informs us that new law prohibits “approved by” language to be printed on ballots. Consensus is that this is a bad change. 3. Steve may write guest opinion/article to support warrants and send to paper. CCSSC action crew for voting day – Tuesday March 13, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.: ****PLEASE, all members email Susann to sign up for a shift. You’ll have hand-outs to give to all entering voters outside the polls, encouraging them to vote yes. Shifts will be two hours. Heaviest vote is typically early and late. 8-10 am, 10-noon, noon-2, 2-4p.m., 4-7p.m., volunteers are all needed. Susann will be in the kitchen all day helping Friends of the Library sell soups, chowders and hot drinks. She can be responsible for keeping materials available. No campaign materials may be displayed inside the building. Meeting adjourned 8:04 – Susann Brown, CCSSC note keeper Next CCSSC formal meeting is with NROC, Wednesday 2/21, 7 p.m., at Emma Ramsey |
| October 25, 2006 |
Meeting Notes October 25, 2006 Present: Bruce Woodruff, Emery Booska, Susann Brown, Cherie Corbett, Steve Frisselle, (Tom Gray arrived at the conclusion of another meeting). Note: Steve Friselle, Roger Burkhart, and Bruce all have great difficulty making a 6:30 start. We will revert to the 7:00 staring time from now on. Bruce mentioned he will be stepping back from service as an alternate on the Planning Board during the time frame when he is hired as a consultant to the Town to develop the impact fee schedule. Since the CCSSC makes no decisions, only produces draft work products to be forwarded to the Planning Board, Select Board, and voters for decisions, discussion for Bruce remaining on the CCSSC as chair saw no conflict of interest. He will receive no compensation for this committee service and his skills and expertise make him the best person for the job. We worked to refine proposals to forward to the Planning Board for addition to 2007 year warrant articles. They are: (zoning revision) – Article VI: Low Density zone – change to 2 acres from 1 1/2. (new zoning) – Scenic Road Overlay District – conditional on filling in the blanks to specify scenic roads in town in consultation with Conservation Comm., Planning Bd., and public comment. (stand alone ordinance in Milton Code) – Scenic Roads, Chapter XXX, regulation as companion to designation (above). Wording to be amended to show penalties accrue day by day (new zoning) – Conservation District – Subject to actual identification of sensitive Town-owned lots to be specified. (new zoning) – Transfer of Development Rights – Bruce will edit all above with revision notes from this meeting and then re-send via email to all committee members, etc. He will also write an explanatory blurb for each one demonstrating the benefit of each to the town and landowners and the tie in to Committee purpose. Committee is expected to review and translate, if necessary, “from the original German”. Regarding open space subdivision draft regulations, Tom indicated that the Planning Board (subcommittee of three) was working on that and we said we would email it to the Planning Board with our recommendation so they could hopefully use the draft as a starting point. Notes from 10/4 meeting accepted as written. Next meeting is scheduled for November 8th at 7:00 pm sharp. Susann Brown CCSSC note keeper |
| September 27, 2006 |
Meeting Notes Present: Bruce Woodruff, Tom Gray, Charlie Karcher, Cynthia Wyatt, Larry Brown, Susann Brown, Brian DiMambro, Michelle Beauchamp Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. Notes from 9/20 meeting not discussed – next time? Bruce and Tom located maps and we struggled to get zones and well-head marked in on map w/contours and lot lines. General discussion of possibilities for zoning which could benefit from Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) regulations. Noted that high density zone (defined as water district – language in current zoning reg mandates connection to water, but is weak on sewer connection (“if available”). Using contour info, it is noted that gravity feed could connect the high area of water district on end of Silver St. to lower western end area of Elm St. as a loop. That would potentially make entire area available for higher density development. Large undivided areas west of the Spaulding, for example, could potentially be used as large lot areas which could sell development rights for cash to developers in high density area. Discussion of moratorium – pro and con – as planning tool. Not recommended at this time. “Angry bees drive up the cost of honey” – Larry Brown. We need to have public hearings in December and January to get on March ballot. (Would need to get to Planning Board by November?) Conservation District overlay identifies wellhead protection area but merely mandates best practice – wonder of we need stronger protections, and how. Susann wants to develop 2 visual descriptions of the value of TDR zoning – one with Milton as is, the second with Milton as could be – showing how community will benefit. Larry’s note: Criteria meets original charge to committee – capitalize on existing infrastructure, expanding town at developers’ cost, expands village base, opportunities for retail customer base, provide for integration of road system lowering DPW costs, reduce sprawl, and preserve rural character through transfer of development rights. All property owners and developers get to make their money. Bruce says he will get examples of TDRs from Dover so we can develop visual tools. Homework: study TDR regs – we want to wrap this up next time. Next meeting is scheduled for October 4th at 7pm sharp. Susann Brown CCSSC note keeper |
| September 20, 2006 |
Meeting Notes
Present: Bruce Woodruff, Tom Gray, Charlie Karcher,
Cynthia Wyatt, Steve Frisselle, Emery Booska, Cherie Corbett, Chris Jacobs,
Larry Brown, Susann Brown, Roger Burkhart, Ellen Lankhorst. Bruce passed out to all information on scenic roads, scenic road overlay district, Smart Future for Chester. Bruce summarized action from last meeting: Committee will work on Scenic roads, scenic road overlay, and transfer of development rights for March vote. Passed for now on riverfront overlay and mixed use (Too complicated for this time frame).
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| September 6, 2006 |
Present: Bruce Woodruff, Tom Gray, Brian DiMambro, Charlie Karcher, Cynthia Wyatt, Steve Frisselle, Emery Booska, Cherie Corbett. Meeting called to order at 7:04pm. Notes from 8/23 meeting approved by consensus. Bruce passed out to all information on Smart Growth Toolkit for New Hampshire, Town of Milton Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Land Trust Alliance. Maintaining Traditional Compact Settlement Patterns info found in handout “Smart Growth Toolkit”. Ordinance discussion-found in Town of Milton NH Zoning- Scenic Roads-
Scenic Road Overlay District 1. Goes into zoning and town vote 2. Goes hand in hand with scenic roads Conservation Overlay District 1. Steep slopes excess of 20% discussed 2. Rules apply from the prior rules of conservation district overlay Transfer of Developing Rights 1. Help to preserve and allow upland owner to densify 2. Help to identify land in Milton 3. See more of a use in residential area 4. Need clarification for TDR to stay in community Riverfront Overlay District 1. Question hard to get passed 2. Question making it an amendment to existing Shoreline Overlay Zone Ordinance Residential-Commercial Mixed Overlay District 1. May change to village Impact Fee Ordinance 2 Drafts in packet for town Read 1-4 Bruce will par down all these documents to pertain to Milton to make them an easier read and to work on. Please take the time to read and give feed back on all Open Space Subdivisions. Member Comments:
Next meeting is scheduled for September 20th at 7pm sharp. Cherie Corbett Fill in note keeper CCSSC-Milton Cherie Corbett |
| August 23, 2006 |
Present: Bruce Woodruff, Tom Gray, Brian DiMambro, Charlie Karcher, Larry Brown, Susann Foster Brown, Cheri Corbett, Ellen Lankhorst, and Roger Burkhart, Cynthia Wyatt, Steve Frisselle, and Bette White. Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. We looked at the great new map which contains contours and lot lines. Need mylar overlay to begin outlining proposed zoning changes. Notes from 8/9 meeting approved by consensus. Bruce commented that we need to identify parcels that are appropriate for development and for open space preservation; to revisit the issue of industrial as a zone since even light industrial can’t come in when there is no infrastructure to support it. We discussed what to do first with the likelihood of 50 or more housing units coming to the planning board soon. Again, discussion ranged about several points:· Develop real mixed use/village areas – perhaps extending depth of the current high-density zone,
In order to present proposals in time for the Town Meeting in 2007, we’d need to go to Planning Board and have a public hearing by November. We need to prepare a reverse calendar to meet deadlines – may need to meet more often before November. We reviewed Susann’s draft brochure for Open Space Initiative. Revisions to be reviewed next meeting. Bruce will set up e-mail address for contact purposes: ccssc@msn.com. CCSSC will get a box at Town Offices for delivery of mail sent to Town for the committee c/o Town PO Box 310. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for September 6th at 7 p.m. sharp. We will determine future meeting pattern at that time. Susann Foster Brown Note keeper CCSSC - Milton |
| August 9, 2006 |
Present: Bruce Woodruff, Tom Gray, Brian DiMambro, Charlie Karcher, Larry Brown, Susann Foster Brown, Ellen Lankhorst, Cheri Corbett, and Roger Burkhart. Noted: Emery Booska is in Exeter Hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. No introductions were needed. Bruce will send out meeting reminder the Friday prior to our meeting. Susann will continue to send meeting notes ASAP after each meeting. Notes from 7/26 meeting approved by consensus. There was a discussion of impact fees, “fair share” impact fees, recreation impact fees, and fair share off-site mitigation. Tom advised that Milton has a consultant preparing a defensible impact fee schedule. It is agreed that the sooner this can be in place, the sooner we can begin to bring better balance to the cost of community services. Bruce circulated the Dover informational brochures to the Committee. Susann will draft a version of the Open Lands Committee for Milton. We began review of the Master Plan as it relates to present zoning regulations. Larry reviewed the basic infrastructure of Milton as shown on the Master Plan map “toward 2015”. Milton has little infrastructure that can support real industrial development. Susann stressed need to “begin at the beginning” and work to follow Master Plan recommendations to protect identified water bodies and water resources, pointing out that several critical areas and endangered or already compromised by intense development. Again, discussion ranged about several points: · Possible need to separate industrial/light industrial/industrial-office from commercial/retail · Develop real mixed use/village areas – perhaps extending depth of the current high-density zone · Possible wisdom of increasing lot size in remaining Agricultural/residential zones based on availability of water/sewer (current lots will be grandfathered) · Consider rising impact fees based on # of bedrooms (Bruce will bring Dover’s schedule for an example next meeting) · Necessity to protect critical parcels/make zoning reg change suggestions to Planning Board simultaneously with finding appropriate parcels for increased or commercial development. In order to present proposals in time for the Town Meeting in 2007, we’d need to go to Planning Board and have a public hearing by November. The next meeting is scheduled for August 23rd at 7 p.m. sharp. Future meetings will be scheduled for 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7 sharp September meetings will be 9/13 & 9/27 Susann Foster Brown Note keeper CCSSC - Milton |
| May 24, 2006 |
In attendance at the first meeting were the following: Bruce Woodruff Susann Foster Brown Cynthia Wyatt Stephen Frisselle Brian DiMambro Cherie Corbett Charlie Karcher Emery Booska Tom Gray 1. The group made introductions and spoke briefly about their backgrounds. 2. The Committee’s organization and ground rules were discussed. The best day and time for meetings was discussed; Wednesdays at 7pm, every other week seemed best for the group. Consensus decisions with occasional voting if an issue is contentious were decided upon. Bruce Woodruff would act more as a facilitator than a traditional chair. It was decided that Susann would be the note taker, with Cherie as the alternate. Meeting notices, agendas, meeting notes and correspondence will be accomplished through email with attachments for working meetings unless the committee holds public informational meetings, then notices will be done formally. 3. Brainstorming of Expectations-The committee discussed a draft purpose statement (see working document for next meeting). Goals, objectives and priorities were discussed preliminarily. A primary goal is to both preserve worth open lands and promote industrial and commercial development where appropriate to help balance the Town’s cost to provide services (i.e. tax burden on all). The role of Strafford Regional Planning Commission was discussed. Chair Woodruff indicated he would meet with SRPC to clarify their role/any fees expected. Woodruff said he would scan the COCS study as a .pdf file and email to the members. 4. Members Thoughts-Are Brownfields an issue for this committee? What should our main focus be?..and can we do two major tasks at once? Should we have sub-committees? Woodruff asked the members to think of a more appropriate name for the committee. 5. Schedule Next Meeting-it was decided that the next meeting would be Wednesday, June 7,2006. (Subsequently, this was postponed a week due to Woodruff’s being in Denver.) 6. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm. |
| June 28, 2006 |
Present: Bruce Woodruff, Cherie Corbett, Brian DiMambro, Cyn Wyatt Ellen Lankhorst, Roger Burkhart, Steve Frisselle, Charlie Karcher, Tom Gray, Larry Brown, Susann Foster Brown, and Michelle Beauchamp Meeting called to order at 7:20 Introductions Notes from 6/14 meeting approved by consensus. Bruce reported he’d researched the coastal watershed plan info Larry brought last time. Not yet ready on internet, but Bruce will copy same to all when available. Bruce said progress is being made with Kathy Merrill and Dan Steinbach re: Town web site as place for committee info – the Agenda, purpose statement and membership list are posted. More to come. Bruce also handed out color copy, 11x17 co-occurrence maps, Town of Milton. Discussion on draft purpose statement: Steve presented his revision, consensus is to use it. “The Milton Cost of Community Services Committee will produce recommendations for promoting balanced growth among residential, commercial/industrial and open space/conservation land uses in order to more closely balance the Town’s revenues and expenses, so that the Town’s property tax burden becomes more stabilized. These recommendations will include policies, programs, and processes/mechanisms based on analyzed data”. Homework: Read the Master Plan before the next meeting. Committee members received copies. Brainstorm Goals, Objectives and Major Tasks: Bruce will send a copy of his notes on this – mine follow: 1. We should prioritize by next meeting – working toward consensus for first actions. 2. Identify appropriate parcels for Open Space 3. Identify commercial/ industrial development potential 4. Reassess zoning districts for viability in re: Master Plan 5. Develop programs/incentives for commercial/industrial development 6. Analyze Current Use as it is today in re: Open Space conservation money (cap) 7. Develop incentive zoning (transfer of development rights TDR) 8. Look at creating special village district zoning/regs/assessment for all who could benefit 9. Look at developing a “fair share” impact fee schedule for developers 10. Disseminate/ inform the public in all aspects of committee work, gain cooperation 11. Embed incentives in zoning already in place 12. Densify commercial/industrial through TDR (transfer of development rights) 13. Consider separating commercial and industrial Discussion confirmed we still want to look at each aspect as a group rather than breaking into subcommittees. History of commercial/industrial zoning that meshed the two concepts was by Town vote submitted by petition without recommendation from Planning Board – only a few exceptions are due to grandfathering. The template for development may be driven by existing roads – unlikely that millions will be spent for new roads through town. Discussion of Open Space as priceless and once lost, irreplaceable. Discussion of potential for Town to use remaining lots in industrial part to set green development standards – lighting, buffers, ground water control, etc. Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday 7/12 at 7 p.m. sharp. Tom Fargo, Strafford Regional Planning Commission, will be our guest Susann Foster Brown Co-notekeeper |
