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The resident said she had previously asked the former chairman to consult legal counsel and recommended the board add counsel's written interpretation to the inspection report so that members and the public have a clear answer when pits are marked \"grandfathered\" on the form. \"If you're gonna not check the box, then somebody will go, why is this not checked? You could have a little you need to say, you know, it's grandfather for RSA, RSA 55 e 7 according to legal counsel,\" the resident said.

Board members agreed to ask Town Counsel Laura Specter to confirm whether pre-1978 pits require reclamation plans, and to return a written opinion the board can rely on and place in the inspection record. Members also discussed seasonal inspection practicalities such as snow cover and volunteer availability for field visits.

The board said it will continue to use Appendix Y on the inspection checklist and that only the notification letter to pit owners had been changed. The board asked staff to add the counsel's written interpretation to inspection materials and to post the clarified process so the public can see why a reclamation plan might not be required for pre-1978 pits if that is the legal interpretation.

No change to the underlying inspection standard was adopted Jan. 13; the board instead recorded a direction to secure counsel's written guidance and to add explanatory language to the public inspection form.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brookfield NH Planning 1/13/25 FULL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged the planning board to clarify its gravel-pit inspection process and the treatment of reclamation plans for pits established before 1978; the board agreed to consult counsel and to add clarifying notes on inspection forms.","taxTitle","Brookfield Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire","taxId",74138,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079424,"Goose Mountain application: planning board seeks split application, schedules public hearing and site visits",286,3759000,4045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d&start=3759&end=4045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d/thumbnail_3759000.jpg","/articles/6079424/New-Hampshire/Goose-Mountain-application-planning-board-seeks-split-application-schedules-public-hearing-and-site-visits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079424-7a63fc4f4b12dfbe8c3774ef2cf4d072/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151249&Signature=MGnwG3gJb21yPAqX7~4RhBvN5DWsgQBulQeO1p1~8l6iQ1FJwP5Jd9A-FTt45mRCSZ6ZQ0ghIkp8MVSpSHCybKwAbRS2RdTQFO9BJ70cAP-HX4-Qi7tQbGmD55TbCNIScmeQB4M0fkseDiWrVd1Qb5dag7Ie3sYl9e~O6XWKvO~396z6yckJ8CZ9Wt4cyd6cX~8PuWhcXGXkwNuQaU3rLps~5~rytML7~NBx~6hqlpLtPl5ieP5Ie7Vpm2ziuhBsKxO0DGjAGDDTVzZ3CjGDxzYrpnBGvTb2dwTfuSfTU-67N0kxClv-IOBYRs5Wv62nvvif5RHHrV5Ii9-npccQNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookfield Planning Board on Jan. 13 continued a detailed review of the Goose Mountain application and said it would prefer the applicant split the proposal into a restaurant-only application and a separate application for other proposed activities (theater, RV parking, outdoor recreation).

Board members said the restaurant portion could be reviewed and potentially approved while the applicant provides more detailed plans for larger uses. \"Strongly suggest that they split the application, so they plan to do application, into 2 at the restaurant, hopefully done, and deal with the other stuff later,\" a board member said.

Members reiterated requests for additional information the board has sought repeatedly and discussed whether approvals should be partial if some aspects lack sufficient detail. They also discussed documentation options if the board approves a site-specific authorization (for example, recordable paperwork that shows the approved uses and conditions) and noted building permits would still be required for any new structures.

The board discussed scheduling site visits to examine the property in advance of the public hearing so members can better understand where proposed activities would occur. Board members emphasized that site visits and a public hearing do not constitute automatic approval and that multiple site visits may be necessary depending on the scope of the project.

Board members noted the application had been posted for public notice and said Laura Specter, the town's counsel, was expected to assist with legal questions; the board asked staff to notify the applicant and the public as needed. Members also discussed the town's earlier cease order and whether the restaurant portion was currently operating; they referenced a cease order extension that had been set to June 1.

No final decision on the overall project was made at Jan. 13; members said they expect continued review at upcoming meetings and that a public hearing and site-visit scheduling will proceed under standard notice requirements.","The planning board discussed the Goose Mountain application, urged the applicant to split the restaurant proposal from other activities, scheduled public-notice steps and said board site visits may be required before public hearings.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079428,"Planning board advances multiple zoning warrant articles on site-plan review, permitted uses and lake frontage",949,1512000,2461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d&start=1512&end=2461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d/thumbnail_1512000.jpg","/articles/6079428/New-Hampshire/Planning-board-advances-multiple-zoning-warrant-articles-on-site-plan-review-permitted-uses-and-lake-frontage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079428-199cacf8d7bcb30d2787e96183055246/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151249&Signature=OznbAKAx2suXPryhrAFSm2RFumWsJKbvPddS2CawjztGhMWxq5JxOVSBDxmnDo4MOpPReqdri8rvXeMV68vTRTHA8x9mzsOdQcOlMvwE2NfJbUCswJu7xynSYfm5ArFdIXbJrtg9p7-dP3qgus1HekrB~kpLkDGIaieToJGcc5iRppVw~tznpzrj0VN18G9IQs3m8orr6AILJ8GwJz9rCRUNB9mrwMemZZ6aDvl-rjcBVvjuQZYKrXQ7sjeoS9llHi4VR5dTj3QnZmpdLQAIeLK-bXK2RCmpHLN~kiobP06onnXIayESnS21dfgKjL~BkUWMZEj7eFqyYoQVrZ7ifg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookfield Planning Board voted Jan. 13 to forward several zoning warrant articles to the town warrant that would change how the town handles permitted and conditional uses, require site-plan review for listed activities, and clarify frontage and lot-size standards near lakes.

Board members and attendees debated text intended to reduce confusion about whether a listed \"permitted\" use still requires site-plan review. Board member discussion repeatedly emphasized that list entries have historically been misread as blanket approvals and that the board wants to make clear each activity or use must be reviewed on its own merits.

\"If we put that in, that's a good first step to clarify. Everybody needs a review and then deal with the lists next year,\" one board member said during the meeting. A drafting proposal captured during discussion read: \"Any use requested by a rep zone application requires a site plan review. Any use previously approved as long as all conditions remain the same does not require a new site plan review.\" Board members agreed to ask counsel to refine that language.

The board also approved sending a warrant question that clarifies lakefront lot frontage standards (discussing keeping a 250-foot grandfathered frontage for existing lots and a 400-foot requirement for new or modified lots). Members noted a fee typo in the draft language (\"$2.50\" where it should be \"$2,50\"?); the board instructed staff to correct the numerical error prior to posting.

Other warrant topics the board agreed to advance included a new requirement that home occupations or home businesses that exceed certain limitations obtain site-plan approval or an operating permit, and refinements to definitions used in the zoning ordinance so the town and applicants have consistent references.

Board members discussed administrative steps associated with putting zoning changes on the warrant, including preparing neutral explanatory materials for the public. \"I don't think we wanna put it on the ballot, but there's still... a stack of explanation that's neutral,\" a member said, and several members agreed to prepare summary talking points and a color pamphlet for the public information packet.

During the meeting, some members urged waiving or reducing the site-plan review fee to encourage compliance; others said the fee is primarily for administrative cost recovery. No fee change was adopted at the Jan. 13 meeting; members asked staff to include fee impacts and options in the draft language to counsel.

The board voted to place the discussed warrant items on the ballot and scheduled required public hearing(s) before the warrant deadline. Members instructed counsel to draft final ballot wording and talking points for the public hearing notices.

Votes at a glance
- Article(s) clarifying that listed uses still require site-plan review: forwarded to warrant (motion passed; voice vote).
- Lakefront frontage/5-acre clarifications (including correction to the posted fee line): forwarded to warrant (motion passed; voice vote).
- New provision: home occupations/home businesses exceeding listed limitations must obtain site-plan approval or operating permit: forwarded to warrant (motion passed; voice vote).

Board members directed staff and counsel to prepare clearer wording, public explanatory material, and to confirm posting and hearing schedules prior to finalizing ballot language.","Brookfield's planning board approved language to place five proposed zoning warrant articles on the town warrant, including clarifications that many uses will require site-plan review, limits on lakefront lot frontage and a fee correction.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6079433,"Brookfield planning board accepts resignation, elects interim leaders and moves meetings to evenings",3606,93000,3699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d&start=93&end=3699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2955937-30d808039cd1f1fe632a6e5e94b78f9d/thumbnail_93000.jpg","/articles/6079433/New-Hampshire/Brookfield-planning-board-accepts-resignation-elects-interim-leaders-and-moves-meetings-to-evenings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079433-378a0b093dcf4097b7e38b74d90bc3c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151249&Signature=jLx04FuLu2z5qmssgMFQSM0tIOPpgt4PDqEJQVvv02Us9pDprvGY5I~RxAqJWZRZYKnPZHKavNQcrNCTnCCLxaShdLslHrFBbg19s1EqkUnBK12XybO0AaQ9paSqwwXEp-J~2kSOzK5v-D8uXfil8Zr00xzvU27Du~37X31x2v56BA8zRjOl0e5iGLFGxJ1vXlvzCP-y94exs4ynSrsyNGCU08s1WJUIrOgPsjQ7vDlb4k5asi2UMm5XpsxzEh-JLsKrgV2cWIaG7JtVoGG3C44YU2G9sv2k8VaZa3Ww5QRy8b~2xZhFbEgO7VrgqqKcrtHLwU7arCS4Jq0eIoRl9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookfield Planning Board on Jan. 13 accepted the resignation of longtime member Richard Surratt and elected interim leadership while agreeing to change its regular meeting time from mornings to 6 p.m.

Vice Chairman Eddie Wilson told the board he would serve as chair through March and the upcoming town election. \"I will take on the chairmanship between now and March, and then maybe we can reassess,\" Wilson said. The board then voted to appoint him to lead until March; members later confirmed Marshall Goldberg as vice chair.

The board also voted to move its regular meetings to the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., citing easier access for working residents. \"Most people that would work in the county or people don't wanna make people take the day off for that,\" Wilson said during the discussion.

Members said they will review and update the planning board's rules of procedure, noting outdated references (for example, posting locations) and inconsistencies such as differing review deadlines between the site-plan rules and the board's schedule. \"There's a lot of little inconsistencies like that. So I think we'll put that on the 02/2025 list of things to do along with warrants and master plans,\" Wilson said.

Board members also discussed administrative details tied to the rules review, including whether a written resignation must go to the selectmen. Town counsel Laura Specter will be asked to clarify procedural and legal questions as the board rewrites sections of its rules.

The board approved the minutes from Dec. 23 and confirmed there are several upcoming vacancies and terms expiring that will be posted by the town clerk ahead of the town election.

Members said office hours and public communication practices may be clarified during the rules update; the board emphasized that official actions should be documented in writing to avoid confusion about who speaks for the board.

The board recorded the resignation of Richard Surratt in a dated letter and voted to accept it; members said they will request additional confirmation if the selectmen require it.

Looking ahead, members said they will circulate proposed rule changes to counsel and bring revised language back for review and vote before implementing the changes.","The Brookfield Planning Board accepted a resignation, elected interim leadership through the March town election and voted to shift regular meetings from mornings to 6 p.m.; members said they will review and amend the board's rules of procedure.","actionData","errors"]

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