TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that pursuant to RSA 675:7 the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 12^th, 2011 starting at 7:00PM at the Alstead Municipal Building; the purpose of which is to present the proposed amendment changes to the Town of Alstead Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to Article II,  Article III Section C,  Article IV Section B 2 & I, Article V Section B, and Article VII Section A & D; and to propose the adoption of a new Small Wind Energy Systems Ordinance. The proposed amendments and new Ordinance are available for review at the Town Offices for inspection during regular office hours, as well as online at www.alsteadnh.org. 

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

THERE WILL BE NO SELECTMEN’S MEETING

               TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

 You are hereby notified there will be no regular meeting on Monday, July 4^th, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices due to the 4^th of July  holiday. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 1st, at 7:30PM at the Municipal Offices.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE

                              TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

The Planning Board will not be holding a work meeting on Monday, June 27^th, 2011 – the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11^th, 2011 at 7:30PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

         NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR EARTH EXCAVATION

                                                      PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 25th, 2011, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Municipal Building, to act upon the submission of the completed application for Earth Excavation by Kmiec Enterprises, LLC, 93 Griffin Hill Road, Alstead, NH 03602. The location of the proposed excavation is Route 123A, Alstead, NH Tax Map #10 Lot #10 & #12 & #21A.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                                          TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 

NOTICE

You are hereby notified of a special work meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, April 4th, 2011 at the Alstead Municipal Offices at 6:30PM. The Planning Board would like to invite all persons involved in the Alstead Boards and Commissions to meet with Town Attorney H. Bernard Waugh, Jr. at this time.

Attorney Waugh will be presenting a short update on recent legal changes and case law decisions, changes in the legal duties of local officials, as well as providing an opportunity to become better acquainted. This is also an opportunity for local officials to ask particular questions about ongoing local issues.

Following the Municipal Law Update, the regular Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting will take place.

We hope to see you there!

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                                          TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the special work meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, March 7th, 2011 at the Alstead Municipal Offices at 6:30PM, with Town Attorney H. Bernard Waugh, Jr., regarding the Municipal Law Update, has been canceled due to bad weather. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                                          TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified of a special work meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, March 7th, 2011 at the Alstead Municipal Offices at 6:30PM. The Planning Board would like to invite all persons involved in the Alstead Boards and Commissions to meet with Town Attorney H. Bernard Waugh, Jr. at this time.

Attorney Waugh will be presenting a short update on recent legal changes and case law decisions, changes in the legal duties of local officials, as well as providing an opportunity to become better acquainted. This is also an opportunity for local officials to ask particular questions about ongoing local issues.

Following the Municipal Law Update, the regular Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting will take place.

We hope to see you there!

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                     NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                                       PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, February 28, 2011, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Daniel B. and Joyce P. Curll of Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Lot Line Adjustment of land located on Tax Map #31, Lots #60 & #52. This land is located on Forest Road and Inlet Cove road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

                    NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                                       PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, February 14, 2011, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Margaret R. Bost of Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a two-lot Subdivision of land located on Tax Map #4, Lot #9. This land is located on the east side of Rhoades Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Time 6:30 PM

(Where we talk about 72% of your Tax Bill!)

Time: 7 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

THE ALSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS OLD SHEETS.

                          TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

                         NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the Site Plan Review Public  Hearing #3/2010, for NH #1 Rural Cellular Inc DBA US Cellular, has been continued to the November 8, 2010 Meeting at the Town Municipal Offices at 7:15PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                       NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                                       PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Robert R. and Gertrude C. Putnam Trust of Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a two-lot Subdivision of land located on Tax Map #19, Lot #5. This land is located on the north side of Old Settlers Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                    NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                                        PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 8:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Robert R. and Gertrude C. Putnam Trust of Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Major five-lot Subdivision of land located on Tax Map #18, Lot #5. This land is located on the north side of Old Settlers Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MAJOR SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

WORK SCHEDULE FOR HIGHWAY DEPT

1. The Alstead Highway Dept. will be replacing culverts on Peach Blow and Cook Hill

Roads today and into tomorrow.

                   NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW

                                                      PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 7:15 PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, an application for the Site Plan Review for the Applicant NH #1 Rural Cellular, Inc. DBA US Cellular of land owned by Blanchflower Lumber Corp of Alstead, NH.

The proposed Application includes the following: to erect a telecommunications tower contained within an equipment compound on the Blanchflower Lumber property on Cobb Hill in Alstead, NH for the property for Town of Alstead Tax Map #1, Lot #1. This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday October 11, 2010, at 7:15PM,  at the Alstead Town Offices, to begin the process to approve or disapprove the application aforementioned.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

          TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

 You are hereby notified there will be no regular meeting on Monday, September 6^th, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices due to the Labor Day holiday. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 4^th, at 7:30PM at the Municipal Offices.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE

The Highway Department will be finishing up Pratt Road this week and moving on to Porter and Campbrook Roads replacing Culverts.

9:00 a.m. - Local Art Exhibit opens inside Library

Presentations

12:00 p.m. - Welcome! - Librarian, Barbara Davis

12:10 - Overview of Libraries Around the Year 1910 - Jim Garvin, NH State Historian

12:25 - Architectural Highlights of SPML - Dan Bartlett, former resident and architect

12:40 - Alstead 1910: A New Library! - Bruce Bellows, Alstead Historical Society

12:55 - closing of presentations and thank you - Librarian, Barbara Davis

1 - 3:30 - Music and Lunch

Music

1:00 p.m. - Randy Miller - fiddle music

1:30 - Purly Gates - original folk and blues

2:00 - Barbershop Quartet from Keene

2:30 - The Lon Jons - Local band playing retro pop

Lunch Menu

Burgers & Hot Dogs - grilled by members of the Alstead Fire & Rescue

Salads - 3 Bean, green tosssed, potato salad

Iced Tea & Lemonade

Ice Cream & Birthday Cake

THE ALSTEAD HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE WORKING ON COBB HILL ROAD FROM AUGUST 2 THRU AUGUST 13TH, 2010.

SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JULY 28TH, 2010

ALSTEAD HIGHWAY SCHEDULE

WEEK OF JULY 28^TH, 2010

The Alstead Highway Department will be grading and graveling dirt roads as well as replacing culverts on Old Settlers & Pratt Road.

They will also be laying out Allen’s Hill on Cobb Hill.

THE ALSTEAD HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE WORKING ON COBB HILL ROAD TODAY (THURSDAY, JULY 22ND)

       TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

You are hereby notified of the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 3^rd, 2010 at 7:15 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices concerning the request by the Robert K. Lyman Estate c/o Whitney Lyman Ferrigno, 70 Heather Hills Drive, Bridgewater, MA for an Application for Special Exception concerning Article IV, Section B2.

Applicant proposes a grandparent’s apartment attached to the barn, specifically a 16X30-foot residential dwelling.

The property is located on Forest Road in Alstead, NH, Lot # 3, Tax Map #31.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

      TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider on Monday, May 3^rd, 2010, at 8:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application concerning the request by Alan and Kathleen Dustin, of 49 Murphy Hill Road, Alstead, NH for an Application for Variance concerning Article III Section E 3 a.

Applicant proposes a Variance from the setback requirements of their proposed new building (a two-car garage) from the edge of the public right-of-way. The property is located on 49 Murphy Hill Road in Alstead, NH, Tax Map #10, Lot #30A. The Application is available for viewing at the Town Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

Librarian needed to perform professional duties, manage operations, and coordinate community and school outreach at the Shedd Porter Memorial Library in Alstead. 

Two year, part-time, salaried position with sick leave and vacation benefits.  Experience and library degree preferred but not required. 

Submit resume to: PO Box 209, Alstead, NH 03602 postmarked by May 19.

NOTICE TO THE TOWN OF ALSTEAD

You are hereby notified that the first session will be held on Tuesday, February 2^nd, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Alstead Town Hall for the final explanation, discussion, or amendment, if necessary, of the articles on the warrant. The final session of the annual Town Meeting will be held

at the Town Hall on Tuesday the 9^th day of March, 2010 for the election of town officers and for voting by ballot

on all warrant articles. The polls will be open on Tuesday,

March 9^th, from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

THE ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 2010 AT 7:00 PM AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES.

  TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that pursuant to RSA 675:7 the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 11^th, 2010 starting at 7:00PM at the Alstead Municipal Building; the purpose of which is to present the proposed amendment changes to the Town of Alstead Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to Articles III Section E 2, VI Section E, and VII Section F. The proposed amendments are available for review at the Town Offices for inspection during regular office hours, as well as online at www.alsteadnh.org. 

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

 

Small Wind Energy Systems Ordinance

 

 

A.               Purpose:

 

This small wind energy systems ordinance is enacted in accordance with RSA 674:62-66, and the purposes outlined in RSA 672:1-III-a.  The purpose of this ordinance is to accommodate small wind energy systems in appropriate locations, while protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare.  In addition, this ordinance provides a permitting process for small wind energy systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the requirements and standards established herein.

 

 

B.                Definitions:

 

Meteorological tower (met tower).  Includes the tower, base plate, anchors, guy wires and hardware, anemometers (wind speed indicators), wind direction vanes, booms to hold equipment for anemometers and vanes, data loggers, instrument wiring, and any telemetry devices that are used to monitor or transmit wind speed and wind flow characteristics over a period of time for either instantaneous wind information or to characterize the wind resource at a given location.  For the purpose of this ordinance, met towers shall refer only to those whose purpose are to analyze the environmental factors needed to assess the potential to install, construct or erect a small wind energy system.

 

Modification.  Any change to the small wind energy system that materially alters the size, type or location of the small wind energy system.  Like-kind replacements shall not be construed to be a modification.

 

Net metering.  The difference between the electricity supplied to a customer over the electric distribution system and the electricity generated by the customer’s small wind energy system that is fed back into the electric distribution system over a billing period.

 

Power grid.  The transmission system, managed by ISO New England, created to balance the supply and demand of electricity for consumers in New England.

 

Shadow flicker.  The visible flicker effect when rotating blades of the wind generator cast shadows on the ground and nearby structures causing a repeating pattern of light and shadow.

 

Small wind energy system.  A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind generator, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of 100 kilowatts or less and will be used primarily for onsite consumption.

 

 

 

System height.  The vertical distance

from ground level to the tip of the

wind generator blade when it is at

its highest point.

 

 

Tower.  The monopole, guyed monopole or lattice structure that supports a wind generator.

 

 

Tower height.  The height above grade

of the fixed portion of the tower,

excluding the wind generator.

 

 

 

Wind generator.  The blades and associated mechanical and electrical conversion components mounted on top of the tower whose purpose is to convert kinetic energy of the wind into rotational energy used to generate electricity.

 

 

C.               Procedure for Review:

 

1.                  All Building Permit Applications for the installation of small wind energy systems are subject to the Special Exception process.

 

2.                  Building Permit:  Small wind energy systems and met towers are an accessory use permitted in all zoning districts where structures of any sort are allowed.  No small wind energy system shall be erected, constructed, or installed without first receiving a Building Permit from the Zoning Officer.   A Building Permit shall be required for any physical modification to an existing small wind energy system.  Met towers that receive a Building Permit shall be permitted on a temporary basis not to exceed 3 years from the date the Building Permit was issued.

 

3.                  Application:  Building Permit Applications submitted to the Zoning Officer shall contain a site plan with the following information:

 

i)                    Property lines and physical dimensions of the applicant’s property.

 

ii)                   Location, dimensions, and types of existing major structures on the property.

 

iii)                 Location of the proposed small wind energy system, foundations, guy anchors and associated equipment.

 

iv)                 Tower and foundation design, with evidence of adequate structural design.

 

v)                  Setback requirements as outlined in this ordinance.

 

vi)                 The location of the right-of-way of any public road that is contiguous with the property.

 

vii)               The location of any overhead utility lines.

 

viii)              Small wind energy system specifications, including manufacturer, model, rotor diameter, tower height, tower type, nameplate generation capacity.

 

ix)                 Small wind energy systems that will be connected to the power grid shall include a copy of the application for interconnection with the electric utility provider.

 

x)                  Sound level analysis prepared by the wind generator manufacturer or qualified engineer.

 

xi)                 Electrical design to be reviewed and approved by a licensed New Hampshire electrician to allow for a determination that the manner of installation conforms to the NH State electric code.

 

xii)               List of abutters to the applicant’s property.

 

4.                  Abutter Notification:  In accordance with RSA 674:66, upon receipt of an application for a Building Permit to construct a small wind energy system, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall notify all abutters, by certified mail, that a Building Permit Application has been received by the Zoning Officer, and that the public will be afforded 30 days to submit comments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment prior to the issuance of the building permit by the Zoning Officer. Concurrently, a completed Application for a Special Exception shall be submitted the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and notification of said Special Exception Application shall be made, as well, in accordance with RSA 674:33.

 

This Special Exception Application and all required information must be filed at least 21 days before the date of the meeting at which it is to be submitted to the Board. Filing is to be done at a regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting or at the Town Clerk’s office or by mail to the Administrative Support Person of the Board and must be received 21 days before the meeting at which it is to be submitted.

                                             ALSTEAD PLANNING BOARD

POB 60, ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03602

PHONE/FAX 603-835-2986

www.alsteadnh.org

 

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE TOWN OF ALSTEAD ZONING ORDINANCE

November 2011

 

*The proposed Zoning Ordinance changes are highlighted and underlined*

**The proposed Zoning Ordinance wording changes are highlighted and italicized**

 

In the Zoning Ordinance Town of Alstead, N.H. handbook

 

Article II Definitions

 

Apartment: A Dwelling Unit (changed from A dwelling unit which is the principal residential Building.)

 

Small Wind Energy System (a new definition): A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind generator, a tower, and associated control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of 100 kilowatts or less and will be used primarily for onsite consumption.

 

Article III Establishment of Districts and District Regulations

 

Section C Table of Permitted Uses (add in): Small Wind Energy System (See Small Wind Energy Systems Ordinance) (to be permitted by Special Exception (E) in all 3 districts)

 

 

Article IV General Provisions Applicable in All Districts

 

Section B Principal Residential Building 2: New wording  to read: 2. One detached Dwelling Unit, not exceeding seven hundred (700) square feet of living space may be permitted by Special Exception, on a lot of record of at least two (2) acres, which contains not more than one existing Dwelling Unit. Such Dwelling Units will be regulated as a Two Family Dwelling. If the primary dwelling is manufactured housing then the detached Dwelling Unit may not be manufactured housing.

 

Section I (create new section) SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSYTEMS ORDIANCNE This small wind energy systems ordinance was adopted on March 13, 2012, and is enacted in accordance with RSA 674:62-66, and the purposes outlined in RSA 672:1-III-a.  The purpose of this ordinance is to accommodate small wind energy systems in appropriate locations, while protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare.  In addition, this ordinance provides a permitting process for small wind energy systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of the requirements and standards established herein.

 

Article V Special Provisions

 

Section B Planned Residential Development (add in) APPENDIX OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Attachment 11.  Planned Residential Development was adopted on December 14, 2009.

 

Article VII Administration and Enforcement

 

Section A  Permit Required f. (new section) The conversion of existing space to become a separate dwelling unit or apartment.

 

Section D Enforcement and Penalties (change amount to be incompliance with RSA 676:17) 2. Any person, firm, corporation or other entity who violates the provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($275.00) for each offense. No action shall be brought under this provision unless and until the alleged offender has had at least fourteen (14) days written notice by certified mail that a violation exists. Each day a violation is continued shall constitute a separate offense.

 

 

ALSTEAD PLANNING BOARD & ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

POB 60, ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03602

PHONE/FAX 603-835-2986

www.alsteadnh.org

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE TOWN OF ALSTEAD ZONING ORDINANCE

January 11, 2010

*Action the PB proposes to take on each item is highlighted*

**The proposed Zoning Ordinance wording changes are highlighted and italicized**

In the Zoning Ordinance Town of Alstead, N.H. handbook (Adopted 3/14/89, Amended 3/13/90, 3/31/91, 3/14/95, 4/8/97, 3/11/03, 3/8/05 and 3/10/09)

Article III E 2 Frontage – Lots in all districts shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of continuous Frontage on a road(s) or street(s) which:

Article VI E Non-Conforming Lots –strike the words “and/or no Frontage” to meet the State RSA’s.

Article VII ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Section F VARIANCE regarding the change in Hardship criteria -

1. Granting the Variance would not be contrary to the public interest;
2. The use must not be contrary to the spirit of the Ordinance
3. By granting the Variance, substantial justice would be done;
4. No diminution in the value of surrounding property would be suffered through the granting of the Variance; and
5. Denial of the Variance would result in unnecessary hardship to the owner seeking it; no fair and substantial relationship exists between the general public purposes of the ordinance provision and the specific application of that provision to the property.

 TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

The Planning Board will not be holding a work meeting on December 28, 2009. The next regular meeting will be on Monday, January 11, 2010, starting at 7:00PM, when a Public Hearing has been scheduled for proposed zoning amendments.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come participate in the discussion.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE

THE ALSTEAD MUNICIPAL OFFICES

WILL BE CLOSED

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

AND CLOSING AT 1 PM

THURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

      PLANNING BOARD

                   www.alsteadnh.org

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the Planning Board will hold two Public Hearings to adopt the Town of Alstead  Land Conservation Plan 2009 at 7:00PM and the Planned Residential Development Plan at 8:00PM, both on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Town Offices.

A copy of these documents to review can be found at the Town Offices and Town Library during regular business hours. We encourage all interested parties to attend.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED WEEK OF OCTOBER 12TH THROUGH OCTOBER 16TH.

THERE WILL BE NO SELECTMEN'S MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2009

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

www.alsteadnh.org

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday September 28, 2009, at 7:15PM at the Town Offices, to hear ideas on the future of the Town-owned Bragg Lane house (white house with black trim), on the Town’s property opposite the Millot Green.

We encourage all interested parties to attend.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

The Planning Board will have Carol Ogilvie/Town Planner for the Town of Peterborough in during their August work meeting on Monday, August 24^th, 2009 starting at 7:00PM at the Municipal Offices to discuss the Planned Residential Development options. Everyone is welcome to come participate in the discussion.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

The Planning Board will have Carol Ogilvie/Town Planner for the Town of Peterborough in during their August work meeting on Monday, August 24^th, 2009 starting at 7:00PM at the Municipal Offices to discuss the Planned Residential Development options. Everyone is welcome to come participate in the discussion.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

      TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment, on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 7:45PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, on its own Motion, is calling itself back into session to re-look at the submitted application concerning the request by Joan Rice, of 44 Bonnie Brae Drive, Alstead, NH for an Application for Variance concerning Article VI Section C.

The Applicant had proposed a Variance for a one-year extension to replace her trailer which was destroyed by fire on 8/5/07. The property is located on 44 Bonnie Brae Drive in Alstead, NH, Tax Map #11, Lot #87. The Application is available for viewing at the Town Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

      TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider on Monday, August 3, 2009, at 7:45PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application concerning the request by Joan Rice, of 44 Bonnie Brae Drive, Alstead, NH for an Application for Variance concerning Article VI Section C.

Applicants propose a Variance for a one-year extension to replace her trailer which was destroyed by fire on 8/5/07. The property is located on 44 Bonnie Brae Drive  in Alstead, NH, Tax Map #11, Lot #87. The Application is available for viewing at the Town Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF DECISION

Zoning Board of Adjustment/Town of Alstead, New Hampshire

PO Box 60, Alstead, NH 03602  Phone/Fax 603-835-2986

Case Number:  #2-2009

You are hereby notified that the appeal of Joan Rice, of 44 Bonnie Brae Drive, Alstead, NH 03602 for a Variance request regarding Article VI, Section C of the zoning ordinance has been DENIED, by the affirmative vote of at least three members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The complete Findings and Reasoning of the Board is can be found in the August 3, 2009 Meeting Minutes.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant                 

       TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

You are hereby notified of the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, July 13^th , 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices concerning the request by Tim and Tracy Roettiger of 207 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH for an Application for Special Exception concerning Article III, Section C.

Applicant proposes a retail business sugarhouse/brewery use on this land, specifically a 16X32-foot building.

The property is located on 207 Gilsum Mine Road in Alstead, NH, Lot # 9, Tax Map #34.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, July 13, 2009, at 7:45 PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, an application for the Site Plan Review of land owned by Tim and Tracy Roettiger of 207 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH.

The proposed Application includes the following: a 16x32-foot building for a combination sugarhouse/brewery retail business for the property lot for Town of Alstead Tax Map #34, Lot #9. This land is located at the junction of  Gilsum Mine Road and Peachblow Road. This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 PLANNING BOARD

P.O. Box 60, Alstead, NH 03602

Phone/Fax 603-835-2986

NOTICE OF DECISION-APPROVAL

SITE PLAN REVIEW

File Number: #7/2009

You are hereby notified that the application (#7/2009) of Tim and Tracy Roettiger of 207 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH, for property on Town of Alstead Tax Map number 34, Lot Numbers 9, has been approved by majority vote of the Members of the Planning Board on July 13, 2009, on the motion with the following conditions:

1)    Proposed grading to match the proposed building elevation shall both be shown on the Plan.

2)    Minor revisions to the building construction shall be permitted so long as they don’t interfere with safe public access.

3)    Zoning Districts shall be shown on the Plan.

4)    There shall be a minimum of 200-feet safe site line distance from both directions at the intersection of the driveway onto Gilsum Mine Road before the retail business is in operation.

5)    Show the location of the existing and proposed exterior lighting.

NOTICE OF DECISION

Zoning Board of Adjustment/Town of Alstead, New Hampshire

PO Box 60, Alstead, NH 03602  Phone/Fax 603-835-2986

Case Number:  #1-2009

You are hereby notified that the appeal of Tim and Tracy Roettiger, of 207 Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead, NH 03602, for a Special Exception request regarding Article III, Section C of the zoning ordinance has been GRANTED by the affirmative vote of at least three members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, with the following conditions:

1)    1000 barrels annual production limit (1 barrel = 31 gallons)

2)    Retail hours of operation set between 8AM -8PM.

The complete Findings and Reasoning of the Board in the July 13, 2009 joint Board Meeting Minutes is available for review at the Town Offices during regular office hours.

 TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the subdivision Hearing #6/2009 for Marti and Matt Saxton pertaining to property located on the 362 Cobb Hill Road, of Alstead, NH, has been continued to the June 8, 2009 Meeting. There will be an on- site visit at 6:00PM, and the Hearing will continue at the Town Municipal Offices at 7:00PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. is continuing review for completeness, on Monday, April 27, 2009, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, the application for the subdivision of land owned by Landmark Land Sales, LLC of Charlestown, NH and Dennis W. Molesky of 4 Ben Molesky Drive, Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for an Annexation of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #62, Lot #4 and Tax Map #61 Lot #5. This land is located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

To the inhabitants of the Town of Alstead in the County of Cheshire, in said State qualified to vote in Town affairs:

You are hereby notified to meet at the Municipal Building in said Alstead on Tuesday, the 20^th day of January, 2009 next at 7:00 PM for public hearing on the proposed operating budget and the Town Meeting warrant.

The first session will be held on Tuesday, the 3^rd day of February, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Alstead Town Hall for final explanation, discussion, or amendment, if necessary, of the articles on the warrant.

The final session of the annual Town Meeting will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10^th day of March, 2009 for the election of town officers and for voting by ballot on all warrant articles. The polls will be open on Tuesday, March 10^th, from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

Article 1:         To choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.

Article 2:         Shall the Town of Alstead vote to raise and appropriate as an operating budget, not including appropriations by special warrant articles and other appropriations voted separately, the amounts set forth on the budget posted with the warrant, or as amended by vote of the first session, for the purposes set forth therein, totaling $1,397,646? Should this article be defeated, the operating budget shall be $1,431,013, which is the same as last year with certain adjustments required by previous action of the Town of Alstead or by law; or the governing body may hold one special meeting, in accordance with RSA 40:13, X and XVI, to take up the issue of a revised operating budget only.

a)     Executive                                                                    66,792

b)     Election, Registration & Vitals                                 30,141

c)      Financial Administration                                           49,971

d)     Revaluation of Property                                            21,000

e)     Legal Expense                                                          15,000

f)        Personnel Administration                                      151,500

g)     Planning & Zoning                                                       8,950

h)      General Government Buildings                            161,400

i)        Cemeteries                                                                 3,500

j)        Insurance                                                                   18,350

k)      Advertising and Regional Associations                  6,000

l)        Police                                                                      138,943

m)   Ambulance                                                                 34,700

n)      Fire & Forest Fire                                                     62,800

o)     Emergency Management                                         15,300

p)     Communications                                                         2,000

q)     Street Lighting                                                           13,000

r)       Highways & Streets                                                396,749

s)      Sanitation / Solid Waste                                          96,550

t)        Health Agencies                                                        14,000

u)      Welfare / Direct Assistance                                     30,000

v)      Parks & Recreation                                                  11,500

w)    Library                                                                        30,000

x)      Patriotic Purposes                                                      3,000

y)      Conservation Commission                                        1,500

z)      Interest on T.A.N.s                                                     15,000

                  Majority vote required.

Article 3:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to pave part of Thayer Brook Road and to authorize the withdrawal of seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) from the current fund balance (surplus), with the remainder of seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) to be raised by taxation.

                                    Majority vote required.

                                    This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 4:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one hundred fifty eight thousand dollars ($158,000) to be placed in the following Capital Reserve Funds.

                  Highway Capital Reserve Fund (est. 1988)                       $45,000

                  Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund (est. 1992)         $85,000

                  Ambulance Capital Reserve Fund (est. 1992)                  $20,000

                  Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund (est. 2004)                     $  8,000

Recommended by the Board of Selectmen.

Majority vote required.

This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 5:         To see if the Town will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of a new Town Hall, and to raise and appropriate the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) and to authorize the withdrawal of fifteen thousand dollars (15,000) from fund balance (surplus), with the remainder of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to be raised from taxation, to be placed in that Fund.

Recommended by the Board of Selectmen.

Majority vote required.

This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 6:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to twenty three thousand dollars ($23,000) to purchase and install two generators; one at the East Fire station and one at the Town Hall/Fire Station.

Majority vote required.

This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 7:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty seven thousand five hundred twenty four dollars ($27,524) to purchase a 2009 Ford Explorer for the Police Department and to authorize the withdrawal of eighteen thousand five hundred twenty four dollars ($18,524) from the Police Department Capital Reserve Fund established in 1992 for that purpose, and to further authorize the withdrawal of nine thousand dollars ($9,000) from current fund balance (surplus).

            Majority vote required.

            This article will result in no new taxation.

Article 8:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the repair of stones and monuments in the Town Cemeteries.

Majority vote required.

This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 9:         To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) for the Town’s Land Conservation Fund established in 1988 for the acquisition of land, easements, and development rights determined to be of significant environmental value to the Town. Under RSA 36-A amounts from this fund may be spent for these purposes without further town meeting approval, if approved by the Selectmen, and by the Conservation Commission, after holding a public hearing.

Majority vote required.

This appropriation is in addition to Article 2, the operating budget.

Article 10:      To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to forty five thousand ($45,000) to purchase a used, roll-off truck to haul transfer station materials, and to authorize the withdrawal of up to forty five thousand dollars ($45,000) from the Recycling Special Revenue Fund established in 2005 for that purpose.

                                    Majority vote required.

                                    This article will result in no new taxation.

Article 11:       To see whether the Town will vote to adopt Zoning Amendment No. 1, (pet crematoriums) as proposed by the Planning Board. A copy of the complete text of the proposal is on file and available for review at the Town Office.

                                    Majority vote required.

Article 12:       To see whether the Town will vote to adopt Zoning Amendment No. 2, (petroleum fuel farms) as proposed by the Planning Board. A copy of the complete text of the proposal is on file and available for review at the Town Office.

                                    Majority vote required.

Article 13:       To see whether the Town will vote to adopt Zoning Amendment No. 3, (Compliance with State and Federal laws) as proposed by the Planning Board. A copy of the complete text of the proposal is on file and available at the Town Office.

                                    Majority vote required

Article 14:       To see if the Town will vote to adopt the provisions of RSA 36-A:4-a, I(b) to authorize the Conservation Commission to expend funds for contributions to “qualified organizations,” as defined in section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for the purchase of property interests or facilitating transactions relative thereto to be held by the qualified organization, when such purchase carries out the purposes of this chapter, subject to approval of the Selectmen following a public hearing. Because such contributions further the protection of the state’s natural resources, they are hereby declared to be a public purpose.

                                    Majority vote required.

Article 15:       To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the following Capital Reserve Funds. These funds have a zero balance. This is a housekeeping article requested by the Department of Revenue Administration.

Town Office Building ETF created in 1994

Vilas Pool Bridge ETF created in 1997

Majority vote required.

Article 16:       To see if the Town will vote to discontinue the Maybelle Still Memorial Building Committee established in 1972.

                                    Majority vote required.

       TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the subdivision Hearing #2/2009 for Landmark Land Sales, LLC pertaining to property located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road, of Alstead, NH, has been continued to the February 9, 2009 Meeting at 7:30PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

       TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the subdivision Hearing #2/2009 for Landmark Land Sales, LLC pertaining to property located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road, of Alstead, NH, has been continued to the February 9, 2009 Meeting at 7:30PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, February 9, 2009, at 7:35PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Landmark Land Sales, LLC of Charlestown, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Minor Subdivision and Annexation of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #62, Lot #4 and Tax Map #61 Lot #5. This land is located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE

The 1st Session, or Deliberative Session, of the 2009 Town Meeting will be on February 3rd, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Alstead Town Hall/ Fire Station.

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that pursuant to RSA 675:7 the Planning Board will hold a continuation Public Hearing on Monday, January 19^th, 2009 starting at 7:00PM at the Alstead Municipal Building; the purpose of which is to present the proposed amendment changes to the Town of Alstead Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to Articles III Section C & D, and VII Section A 3. The proposed amendments are available for review at the Town Offices for inspection during regular office hours, as well as online at www.alsteadnh.org. 

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

The Planning Board will hold their January work meeting on Monday, January 19^th, 2008 starting at 7:00PM at the Municipal Offices. This falls on the third Monday, instead of the fourth Monday, of the month.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

       TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the subdivision Hearing for Landmark Land Sales, LLC pertaining to property located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road, of Alstead, NH, has been continued to the January 19, 2009 Meeting at 7:30PM.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Catherine R. Jahos and Douglas C. & Sarah R. Wright.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Lot Line Adjustment of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #31, Lot s #9 & #10. This land is located on Route 123/Forest Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 7:45PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Landmark Land Sales, LLC of Charlestown, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Minor Subdivision of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #62, Lot #4. This land is located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

ALSTEAD PLANNING BOARD

POB 60, ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03602

PHONE/FAX 603-835-2986

www.alsteadnh.org

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE TOWN OF ALSTEAD ZONING ORDINANCE

for the January 19^th, 2009

PUBLIC HEARING

*Action the PB proposes to take on each item is highlighted*

**The proposed Zoning Ordinance wording changes are highlighted and italicized**

In the Zoning Ordinance Town of Alstead, N.H. handbook (Adopted 3/14/89, Amended 3/13/90, 3/31/91, 3/14/95, 4/8/97, 3/11/03, 3/8/05 & 3/15/06)

Article III Establishment of Districts and District Regulations

Section C Table of Permitted Uses add: Pet Crematoriums (E) (allowed by Special Exception) in Rural Residential District, (N) (Not Permitted) in the Lake and Village Districts.

Article III Establishment of Districts and District Regulations

Section D Prohibited Uses add:  “petroleum” fuel farms

Article VII Administration and Enforcement

Section A Permit Required –add:

3. “The Zoning Officer shall determine whether an application for permit is in compliance with this Ordinance. If the Zoning Officer determines that the application conforms to the provisions of this Ordinance, “and/or to State and Federal laws”, the permit shall be issued. If the Zoning Officer determines that the application does not conform to the provisions of this Ordinance, “and/or to State and Federal laws”, the permit shall be denied. Any denial of a permit shall be in writing and shall state the specific provision, clause or section of this Ordinance which would be violated if the permit were granted (see Section E:2 for appeals procedures). The Zoning Officer shall approve or deny any application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application.

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that pursuant to RSA 675:7 the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 5^th, 2009 starting at 7:00PM at the Alstead Municipal Building; the purpose of which is to present the proposed amendment changes to the Town of Alstead Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to Articles III Section C & D, and VII Section A 3; as well as an amendment to the Sign Ordinance under General Guidelines. The proposed amendments are available for review at the Town Offices for inspection during regular office hours, as well as online at www.alsteadnh.org. 

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

ALSTEAD PLANNING BOARD

POB 60, ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03602

PHONE/FAX 603-835-2986

www.alsteadnh.org

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE TOWN OF ALSTEAD ZONING ORDINANCE

for the January 5^th, 2009

PUBLIC HEARING

*Action the PB proposes to take on each item is highlighted*

**The proposed Zoning Ordinance wording changes are highlighted and italicized**

In the Zoning Ordinance Town of Alstead, N.H. handbook (Adopted 3/14/89, Amended 3/13/90, 3/31/91, 3/14/95, 4/8/97, 3/11/03, 3/8/05 & 3/15/06)

Article III Establishment of Districts and District Regulations

Section C Table of Permitted Uses add: Pet Crematoriums (E) (allowed by Special Exception) in Rural Residential District, (N) (Not Permitted) in the Lake and Village Districts; and Shooting Ranges (E) (allowed by Special Exception) in Rural Residential District, (N) (Not Permitted) in Lake and Village Districts.

Article III Establishment of Districts and District Regulations

Section D Prohibited Uses add:  “petroleum” fuel farms

Article IV General Provisions Applicable in all Districts

Section G Sign Ordinance, under General Guidelines – Size – no sign shall exceed sixteen (16) feet in height and fifty (50) square feet in area, per side, with no more than two (2) sides. For any sign requiring a permit, the lower edge of the sign should be a minimum of six (6) feet above grade level. Add – “It (the height) shall be six (6) feet, unless the Zoning Officer determines a lesser height does not interfere with the visibility or pose a safety hazard”.

Article VII Administration and Enforcement

Section A Permit Required –add:

3. “The Zoning Officer shall determine whether an application for permit is in compliance with this Ordinance. If the Zoning Officer determines that the application conforms to the provisions of this Ordinance, “and/or to State and Federal laws”, the permit shall be issued. If the Zoning Officer determines that the application does not conform to the provisions of this Ordinance, “and/or to State and Federal laws”, the permit shall be denied. Any denial of a permit shall be in writing and shall state the specific provision, clause or section of this Ordinance which would be violated if the permit were granted (see Section E:2 for appeals procedures). The Zoning Officer shall approve or deny any application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application.

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

You are hereby notified of the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, December 8^th at 7:45 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices concerning the request by Mindful Living Initiative for two Applications for Special Exception concerning Article III, Section C.

Applicant proposes a “Two-family, Multi-family Dwellings (replacing Apartment, Multi-Family)” use on this land, specifically up to 4 units of Two-family housing and 3 units of Multi-family housing (two duplexes and 1 triplex), and approval for “Children’s or Family Camps (filed for nonprofit status) to run programs that provide education and experience in mindfulness and sustainability.

The property is located on the Gilsum Mine Road in Alstead, NH, Lot # 4, Tax Map #62.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, December 8, 2008, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by John and Mary Giandalone of  West Chesterfield, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Minor Subdivision of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #51, Lot #10. This land is located on 830 Alstead Center Road Route 12A).  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE

PLANNING BOARD & ZBA MEETING

There will be a joint Meeting/Hearings on December 8^th, beginning at 7PM. Marsden to provide details and copies of Applications as they arrive.

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                 PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Landmark Land Sales, LLC, of  POB 331Charlestown, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Minor Subdivision of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #62, Lot #4. This land is located on the Gilsum Mine and Baine  Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 8:30PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for modifications on the original subdivision (#7/2006) of land previously owned by Paul and Crystal Martin, currently owned by Randall Lounsbury & Margaret Myers of  POB 351Roxbury Street, Keene, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for modifications to the requirements of building the driveway for property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #66, Lot #9A & 9B. This land is located on 438 Walpole Valley Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the Planning Board plans to conduct a site visit on the Baine Road on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 8:30AM, off the Gilsum Mine Road, to discuss and view the road widths. This pertains to a Public Hearing scheduled for a Subdivision request by Landmark Land Sales, LLC on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:15PM, at the Municipal Offices.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Mike and Liana Capra of 391 Pratt Road, Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Minor Subdivision of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #38, Lot #2. This land is located on Pratt Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

You are invited to participate in a new Land Conservation Training Program for community leaders in the Monadnock Region. This is a great opportunity to learn more about protecting land in your community from some of New Hampshire’s most knowledgeable conservation professionals.

This training is presented by the Community Conservation Partnership, a collaborative initiative of the Monadnock Conservancy, the Center for Land Conservation Assistance, Antioch New England Institute, and the Southwest Region Planning Commission. The goal of this initiative is to strengthen the land protection capacity of towns in the Monadnock Region.  

This training is one of several services being developed by CCP. It aims to prepare community leaders to work with land owners interested in protecting their property’s natural resource values, with local governments seeking ways to protect their town’s rural character and special places, and with land trusts.

The Training Program
This is a six-session training. The first five sessions will take place every other Wednesday from October 8 to December 3, 2008. Each session will be held in the Keene Public Library, Kay Fox Room from 6:00-9:00 pm. The topics covered in these five sessions will include:

1)      October 8:     Making the Case for Conservation in Your Community
     Presenters: Peter Throop, Monadnock Conservancy
                       Barbara Richter, Center for Land Conservation Assistance

2)      October 22:   Intro to Land Conservation Methods and Organizations  
      Presenters: Meade Cadot, Harris Center for Conservation Education

      Brian Hotz, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

                              Ryan Owens, Monadnock Conservancy

3)      November 5:  Landowner Outreach  
      Presenter:  Amanda Stone, University of New Hampshire-Cooperative Extension
                        Meade Cadot, Harris Center for Conservation Education

4)      November 19: Conservation Planning and Project Evaluation and Selection
      Presenters:  Ryan Owens, Monadnock Conservancy

                               Steve Roberge, University of New Hampshire-Cooperative Extension

5)      December 3:   Stewardship: Caring for the Land You Protect

           Presenters:  Emily Hague, Monadnock Conservancy

Sara Callaghan, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Steve Roberge, University of New Hampshire-Cooperative Extension

The sixth session will cover the topic Land Conservation Funding and take place as one of several morning workshops planned for the CCP Regional Land Conservation Leadership Conference. This conference is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009,
8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Keene High School. details to follow

Upon completion of the training program, participants will understand the following and more:

·        conservation easements and other land protection options used by land trusts

·        the benefits of conserved lands and strategies for building community consensus about the importance of open space and its protection

·        the essential elements of a Conservation Plan

·        how to build community support for financing land conservation

·        common criteria used by land trusts and towns in selecting projects to support

·        how to talk to landowners about their land protection objectives and pull together documentation needed for land protection transactions

·        approaches tried by other towns participating in this training

Costs

This training is sponsored by funds raised through the Monadnock Tomorrow capital campaign and grants awarded to the Monadnock Conservancy by the Jessie B. Cox Charitable Lead Trust, the Northeast Utilities Foundation, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Thanks to our funders, for this first training, the CCP is offering the 2008 sessions free of charge. Participation in the January 31^st session will require the $20 conference registration fee. Please note, our future training program may cost $100 per person or more, so sign up now!

Enrollment
This training is limited to 25 people, with priority given to representatives from our five CCP pilot towns – Alstead, Gilsum, Surry, Walpole, and Westmoreland. Participants from other towns will be accepted on a first come first served basis. We encourage each town to send at least two representatives to the training and will limit enrollment to four participants per town.

Qualifications for participation include:

1.      Strong interest in land conservation.

2.      Ability to attend at least 5 of the 6 training sessions

3.      Willingness to serve as a community conservation resource following the completion of the training.

4.      Ability to communicate effectively with a broad cross section of the community

Please send your names and contact information (phone and email) to Peter Throop
at the Monadnock Conservancy (pete@monadnockconservancy.org)
by September 30, 2008.

Address any questions to Peter Throop or Dee Robbins
at the Monadnock Conservancy (603)-357-0600.

                      NOTICE OF DECISION

Zoning Board of Adjustment/Town of Alstead, New Hampshire

PO Box 60, Alstead, NH 03602  Phone/Fax 603-835-2986

                         Case Number:  #2-2008

You are hereby notified that the appeal of Carol Drummond, of 59 Cooper Hill Road, Alstead, NH for a Variance request regarding Article III, Section Ec3 of the Zoning Ordinance has been APPROVED by the affirmative vote of at least three members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, with no conditions.

The complete Findings and Reasoning of the Board can be found in the August 4, 2008 Meeting Minutes, available for review at the Municipal Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant                   

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

 You are hereby notified there will be no regular meeting on Monday, September 1^st, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Alstead Municipal Offices due to the Labor Day holiday. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 6^th, at 7:30PM at the Municipal Offices.

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider on Monday, August 4, 2008, at 7:45 PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application concerning the request by Carol Drummond of 59 Cooper Hill Road, Alstead, NH for an Application for Variance concerning Article III Section E3c.

Applicants propose a Variance to the side setback requirements in the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the location of a proposed attached garage. The property is located on 59 Cooper Hill Road in Alstead, NH, Tax Map #15, Lot #7. The Application is available for viewing at the Town Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melancie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 7:45PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application concerning the request by Tim and Ann White of 471 Alstead Center Road, Alstead, NH for an Application for Variance concerning Article III Section E3c.

Applicants propose a Variance to the side and back setback requirements in the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the location of a proposed detached two-car garage. The property is located on 471 Alstead Center Road in Alstead, NH, Tax Map #29, Lot #2. The Application is available for viewing at the Town Offices during regular business hours.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

                            TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the regular meeting of the Planning Board in May 2008, scheduled for Monday 5/12/08, has been rescheduled to Monday, 5/19/08, to be held at the Alstead Municipal Offices, starting at 7:00PM – in order to have a quorum for Public Hearings being scheduled.

There will be no work meeting on Monday 5/26/08 due to the Memorial Day Holiday.

Signed,

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

TOWN OF ALSTEAD

PLANNING BOARD

                                 NOTICE  OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION

FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW

                                 PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:45 PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, modifications on an application for the Site Plan Review of land owned by J. Rowan Enterprises, LLC of 98 Pebble Hill Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.

The proposed modifications include the following: the erosion control plan, change in the location of the building and parking areas, and other issues that might arise from the aforementioned modifications for the property lot for Town of Alstead Tax Map #10, Lot #13. This land is located at the junction of  Route 123 and Route 123A. This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED  APPLICATION

FOR SUBDIVISION

                                PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:15PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by William and Jean Rhoades (Executor) of 298 Alstead Center Road, Alstead, NH.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Lot Line Adjustment of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #22, Lot #12. This land is located on Alstead Center Road.  This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

 __X__ MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

If the above application is accepted as complete, the Board will hold a Public Hearing following, at the Alstead Town Offices, to approve or disapprove the application on the above date.

NOTE: If the above application is accepted as complete, it will appear on the agenda for each Planning Board meeting until a decision to approve or disapprove the application is made. The hearing is to be held in order to comply with a legal requirement of law (RSA 676:4). Abutters are invited to attend for their own benefit and information. They are not required by law to attend. Planning Board meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month.

Signed:

Melanie Marsden, Administrative Assistant

THERE WILL BE NO SELECTMEN'S MEETING APRIL 1, 2008.

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Alstead, N.H. will consider on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 7:15 PM, at the Alstead Town Offices, a submitted application for the subdivision of land owned by Ruth Hayes Houghton of 90 Pleasant Street, Alstead, N.H.

The proposal is for the following: This proposal is for a Subdivision of property on Town of Alstead Tax Map #11, Lot #17. This land is located on Pleasant Street. This proposal is on file and available for public inspection at the Alstead Town Offices during regular business hours.

X  MINOR OR TECHNICAL SUBDIVISION

THE TRANSFER STATION WILL NOW BE OPEN ON SATURDAY FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM. WEDNESDAY HOURS WILL BE 7:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM.