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Planning board updates procedures, clarifies home-occupation language and recommends alternate
Summary
The Sanbornton Planning Board approved changes to its Rules of Procedure allowing the vice chair to sign plats when the chair is absent, noted a change limiting Level One Home Occupation area to 50% of a dwelling, recommended Sarah DeSimone as an alternate, and assigned CIP summary work to members.
The Sanbornton Planning Board on April 2 adopted several procedural updates and took personnel and planning steps for upcoming work.
The board approved revisions to its Rules of Procedure that, among other edits, allow the vice chair to sign plats in the chair's absence. Will Ellis moved to accept the updated Rules of Procedure; Jody Slack seconded, and the motion passed 4-0-1 with Selectman Representative Brandon Deacon recorded as abstaining.
Planning Board Assistant Stephen Laurin notified members of a recent language change to the Level One Home Occupation application and permit form: the general condition now clarifies that the area used within the primary dwelling and accessory structure shall not exceed 50% of the total dwelling area. The board agreed that approval of any fee associated with that application is under the selectboard's jurisdiction; Chairman Andy Sanborn recommended that the planning board could revisit the related ordinance if necessary at a future meeting.
In new business, Sarah DeSimone introduced her background and expertise; the planning board voted 5-0-0 to recommend her to the board of selectmen for appointment as a planning board alternate. Chairman Andy Sanborn also reminded the board of its responsibility to the CIP project and its role in producing housing and population projections for Sanbornton; Patti Bartlett and Tom Lynch volunteered to create an executive summary to deliver to the CIP. Brandon Deacon reported on the Historic Society's plans to create a historic snow-roller display and discussed the planning board's potential role in issuing any related warrant articles.
Why it matters: The Rules of Procedure change affects how administrative tasks are completed during absences; the home-occupation clarification defines a measurable limit on accessory use within dwellings. The nomination and CIP work affect board composition and the town's planning products.
Next steps: The selectboard will consider the recommended alternate and any fee approvals; the planning board members assigned to the CIP will prepare an executive summary for that process.
