Meredith public meetings in 2021

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board approved forwarding a zoning amendment to the Selectboard that would make short-term rentals an accessory use to single-family dwellings, requiring a special exception. The board also approved a site plan amendment for a residential unit at 173 N.H. Route 104 and continued a marina redevelopment hearing. Several other zoning amendments were approved for town meeting consideration.

• Approved short-term rental zoning amendment to require special exception (4-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for residential unit at 173 N.H. Route 104 (4-0)
• Continued marina redevelopment hearing to unknown date (3-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Class 1 utility density in Route 3 South district (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to eliminate Planning Board approval for special exceptions (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to redefine setbacks and remove parking special exception (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to remove outdated definitions (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to replace 'net floor area' with 'square footage' (4-0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding three consecutive afternoon workshops, on December 13, 14, and 15, 2021, all dedicated to the 2022 Budget. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• 2022 Budget workshop on 12-13-2021
• 2022 Budget workshop on 12-14-2021
• 2022 Budget workshop on 12-15-2021

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public hearing to solicit input on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposals include adding short-term rentals as an accessory use in most districts, redefining setbacks, and removing the requirement for prior Planning Board approval for special exceptions. The full text of the amendments is available for public inspection at the Town Hall Annex.

• Proposes adding Short Term Rentals as an accessory use to single-family dwellings by Special Exception in districts D-1 through D-8
• Proposes eliminating the requirement for written Planning Board approval before seeking a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Proposes redefining Setbacks and removing the special exception requirement for parking in a setback
• Proposes removing definitions for Net Floor Area, Off Lot, Off Premise, Off Street, Off Street Parking, and On Premise
• Proposes specifying density for Class 1 Utilities in the D-6 Commercial Route 3 South district

The Meredith Planning Board held its first public hearing on six proposed zoning amendments, including adding density for Class 1 utilities on Route 3 South, eliminating the Planning Board's prior written approval for special exceptions, redefining setbacks, removing unused definitions, changing 'net floor area' to 'square footage' for accessory apartments, and adding short-term rentals as a special exception. No votes were taken; the board discussed and refined the proposals, with a second hearing scheduled for December 28. The board agreed to change the proposed short-term rental cap from 100 to 120 days and to strike a criterion that would have excluded accessory apartments from short-term rentals.

• Held first public hearing on six zoning amendments (no vote)
• Agreed to change proposed short-term rental cap from 100 to 120 days
• Agreed to strike criterion excluding accessory apartments from short-term rentals
• Agreed to add clarification to septic system criterion for short-term rentals
• Discussed but did not finalize setback definition and parking regulation changes

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board scheduled a series of workshops from December 13 to December 15, 2021. These sessions are dedicated to discussing the 2022 budget.

• 2022 Budget workshops

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding three consecutive afternoon workshops, on December 13, 14, and 15, 2021, all dedicated to discussing the 2022 budget. The agenda contains no other items beyond the budget workshops.

• Workshop on 2022 budget on Dec 13
• Workshop on 2022 budget on Dec 14
• Workshop on 2022 budget on Dec 15

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and deliberations on eight appeals for variances and special exceptions. The applicants seek relief from setback, wetland buffer, and other zoning requirements for properties in Meredith Neck, Residential, and Shoreline districts. The board will also approve the minutes from its November 18 meeting.

• Variance for 32-ft front setback (40 ft required) at 98 Cummings Cove Rd (Berlied)
• Variance for 22-ft and 21-ft side setbacks (30 ft required) at 98 Cummings Cove Rd (Berlied)
• Special exception for wetland buffer impact (2,410 sq ft) and brook buffer impact (4,190 sq ft) at 98 Cummings Cove Rd (Berlied)
• Special exception to enclose basement at 148 Cummings Cove Rd (Fleming)
• Variance for second dwelling on one lot at 41 Lang St (Donnelly)

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment continued five related variance and special exception requests for a home at 98 Cummings Cove Road to its January 13 meeting, requiring additional engineering details on slope stabilization, drainage, and vegetation. The board approved a special exception for Andrew Fleming to enclose a roof overhang and finish a basement at 148 Cummings Cove Road, a variance for Bronwen and Guy Donnelly to permit a second dwelling at 41 Lang Street, and a special exception for DM Deschene Trust to add living space at 6 Lovejoy Lane, all by 5-0 votes.

• Continued five cases (#5109-#5113) for 98 Cummings Cove Road to Jan 13 for more engineering details (5-0)
• Approved special exception #5114 for Andrew Fleming to enclose overhang and finish basement (5-0)
• Approved variance #5115 for Donnelly to permit second dwelling, with parking conditions (5-0)
• Approved special exception #5116 for DM Deschene Trust to add 47.25 sq ft living space (5-0)
• Recommended against appointing Derek Kline to the ZBA (unanimous)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes from September 7, 2021, and discuss several items. Key topics include sedimentation in Jenness Cove, planning for 2022 outreach activities, and updates on the Reservoir Brook Stream Restoration Project, including outreach to private landowners and stream/culvert assessments. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of draft minutes from September 7, 2021
• Discussion of Jenness Cove sedimentation
• Discussion of 2022 outreach activity
• Update on Reservoir Brook Stream Restoration Project, including outreach to private landowners and stream/culvert assessment

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved the September 7, 2021 minutes and reached consensus to support winter-season water sampling on Lake Waukewan, an extension of VLAP monitoring supported by Windy Waters Conservancy. The committee also agreed to invite Pat Tarpey of the Lake Winnipesaukee Association to discuss the 'Keep Winni Blue' outreach program at the January meeting. Updates were received on the Jeness Cove sedimentation study and the Reservoir Brook restoration project, with plans to develop a critical path for future steps.

• Approved September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to support winter-season water sampling on Lake Waukewan
• Consensus to invite Pat Tarpey to January meeting to discuss 'Keep Winni Blue' outreach

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop to discuss the 2022 budget and 2021 tax rate, along with requests from Pemi-Baker Community Health and a property owner on Bear Island. The regular meeting includes appointments to town committees, a speed study request for Meredith Center Road, and an update on the Veterans Memorial. No final decisions are expected at this workshop.

• 2022 Budget and 2021 Tax Rate discussion
• Pemi-Baker Community Health outside agency request
• Dolan request regarding 249 Bear Island
• Meredith Center Road Speed Study and Enforcement Request Letter
• Meredith Veterans Memorial update

The Select Board discussed the 2022 budget recommendation of $17,052,062 (6.7% increase) and the 2021 tax rate of $13.43. They supported a request to create a warrant article for up to $200,000 for a new veterans memorial, and agreed to pursue negotiations with Dolan regarding 249 Bear Island. Appointments to the Village Pathways Committee were placed on hold pending a formal policy.

• Supported veterans memorial warrant article up to $200,000
• Agreed to pursue negotiations with Dolan for 249 Bear Island
• Held appointments to Village Pathways Committee pending policy
• Approved minutes of 11/1/2021 meeting (5-0)
• Entered nonpublic session for employee compensation (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, reviewing the 2022 budget, and receiving reports on dredge and fill activities, trails, and public outreach. They will also discuss easement monitoring, a conference outbrief, and Page Dam repair. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2022 Budget review
• Dredge & Fill Report
• Trail Report with new sign provider
• Easement monitoring status
• Page Dam Repair

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved the November minutes unanimously. Members discussed the 2022 budget, noting the town has not yet confirmed funding, but the Page Pond dam engineering assessment was accepted as a town project. They reviewed a letter sent to a property owner about an encroachment on Waldron Bay East conservation land, and approved payments for lumber. The commission also discussed trail signs, bridge replacements, and upcoming public outreach events.

• Approved November minutes unanimously.
• Approved payment of approximately $350 to Middleton Lumber for walkway replacement material.
• Approved payment of $140.28 to Middleton Lumber for cedar shingles for the Page 2 kiosk.
• Discussed 2022 budget; town reply on funding not yet received.
• Reviewed letter from Waldron Bay Board of Directors to property owner regarding encroachment on conservation land.
• Discussed seeking a new sign provider and considering metal signs.
• Discussed replacing a bridge in Hamlin, possibly hiring a crew.
• Scheduled a survey at Page Dam for Dec 8, 9:00am.

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding three consecutive afternoon workshops, each dedicated to the 2015 budget. All sessions take place at the Town Hall Annex and are open to the public, with ADA accommodations available upon request.

• 2015 Budget workshop on 11-30-2015 at 4pm
• 2015 Budget workshop on 12-1-2015 at 4pm
• 2015 Budget workshop on 12-2-2015 at 4pm
• All sessions at Meredith Town Hall Annex

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review the October 26 meeting minutes and continue a public hearing on a proposed site plan amendment by Speare Memorial at Boulder Point to construct a medical office building with associated site improvements at 178 Daniel Webster Highway. The board will also continue the architectural design review for the same project. The agenda includes no other substantive items beyond these continuations and routine administrative matters.

• Continuation of public hearing: Speare Memorial at Boulder Point site plan amendment for a medical office building, Tax Map S23 Lot 10, 178 Daniel Webster Highway, Central Business District
• Continuation of architectural design review for the proposed medical office building at the same location
• Review and approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes

The Meredith Planning Board approved the site plan amendment and architectural design review for a medical office building at 178 Daniel Webster Highway (Boulder Point), with conditions including resolving the Reservoir Road drainage outlet, determining water supply, and studying whether the proposed sign height can be reduced. The board also scheduled two public hearings for December 14 and 28 to consider five proposed zoning amendments, including one to allow short-term rentals as a special exception for single-family dwellings.

• {'item': 'Approval of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes', 'action': 'Approved as amended', 'vote': '5-0-1 (James abstained)'}
• {'item': 'Site Plan Amendment for medical office building at 178 Daniel Webster Highway (Speare Memorial at Boulder Point)', 'action': 'Approved with conditions (water supply determination, Reservoir Road drainage modification, dark sky fixtures, etc.)', 'vote': '6-0'}
• {'item': 'Architectural Design Review for the same medical office building', 'action': 'Approved with condition to study reducing sign height', 'vote': '5-1 (Nedeau opposed)'}
• {'item': 'Zoning amendment public hearings', 'action': 'Scheduled for December 14 and December 28, 2021', 'vote': 'Unanimous agreement'}

Conservation Commission

This is a notice of a public meeting for the Meredith Conservation Commission, scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the Meredith Community Center. The agenda contains no listed items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or for general business.

The Meredith Conservation Committee approved up to $2,000 to move stone to the Page II dam for restoration, and unanimously passed a $25,000 budget request for 2021. They also discussed a proposed 70-unit housing development near Picnic Rock and planned to submit recommendations to the Zoning Board regarding the DPW site redevelopment.

• Approved up to $2,000 for moving stone to the Page II dam (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget request for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 allocation for guided hikes from 2021 budget (unanimous)
• Accepted October 1, 2020 minutes as written (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and deliberations on several continued appeals for variances and a wetland special exception. These include requests for a covered porch, a single-family dwelling near a brook, and multiple variances for properties on Lovejoy Sands Road. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting.

• Variance for covered porch with 10.73 ft. side setback (20 ft. required) at Brookhurst Lane West
• Special exception for dwelling 32.89 ft. from brook (75 ft. required) with 1,930 sq. ft. buffer impact at Brookhurst Lane West
• Variance for 45% lot coverage (30% max) at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road
• Variance for pergola with 34 ft. front setback (65 ft. required) at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road
• Variance for showroom with 15 ft. front setback (65 ft. required) at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road

The board voted 4-1 to deny three variance applications (cases #5063, #5064, #5065) from Goodhue Meredith Real Property, LLC without prejudice, citing the applicant's lack of clear legal rights to the property due to an unresolved easement dispute. The board also approved a wetlands special exception (case #5108) for Sean P. Donlon to build a single-family dwelling 32.89 feet from a non-designated brook, with conditions. Case #5107 was withdrawn by the applicant. The November 4, 2021 minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Case #5107 (porch variance) withdrawn by applicant Sean P. Donlon.
• Approved case #5108, a wetlands special exception for a single-family dwelling, with conditions (5-0).
• Denied cases #5063, #5064, #5065 (Goodhue Meredith Real Property, LLC) without prejudice due to unresolved property rights dispute (4-1).
• Noted that lot coverage variances must be applied for on a lot-by-lot basis, not for combined lots.

Trustee of Trust Funds

The Trustees of Trust Funds will hold a work session to review a request from the Town of Meredith for $428,785.65 to repay the General Fund. The session also includes a review of draft minutes and discussion regarding the draft Investment Policy and accumulated income.

• $428,785.65 request to repay General Fund
• Review of draft Investment Policy
• Discussion of accumulated income

The Trustees of the Trust Funds approved a request from the Board of Selectmen to withdraw $428,785.65 from six Expendable Trust Funds to reimburse the Town's General Fund for prior expenditures. They also approved the draft minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting with minor changes. The board discussed combining small capital reserve accounts and reviewed a draft Investment Policy Statement, agreeing to revisions for a future draft.

• Approved withdrawal of $428,785.65 from six Expendable Trust Funds to reimburse General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes of May 25, 2021 meeting with minor changes (unanimous)
• Agreed to revise Investment Policy Statement draft, with further review before next meeting

Village Pathway Committee

This is a public meeting of the Village Pathways Committee, but the agenda contains only the meeting notice with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at the Meredith Town Hall Annex, 5 Highland Street.

The Meredith Village Pathways Committee approved spending up to $250 for two dog bag dispensers to be placed at either end of the Laverack Nature Trail. The committee also approved the October minutes and noted equipment purchases for trail maintenance. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were postponed or scheduled for future action.

• Approved up to $250 for 2 dog bag dispensers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving prior minutes, reviewing the treasurer's report and 2022 budget, and discussing the annual report. They will also cover updates on dredge and fill permits, trail signs, winter guided hikes, easement monitoring, and the Page Dam repair.

• 2022 Budget review
• Annual report discussion
• New trail sign provider
• Page Dam repair update
• Easement monitoring status

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved a $30,000 budget request for 2022 and allocated $3,000 for a knotweed demonstration project. They also approved reimbursements for conference fees, stone moving, mowing, and tree marking. The commission recommended denying a zoning variance for Shep Brown's Marina due to wetland concerns.

• Approved $3,000 for knotweed demo project (one objection)
• Approved $30,000 budget request for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursements: $35 for NHACC conference, $450 for Red Pine Builders, up to $4,100 for mowing, $1,026 for tree marking (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Shep Brown's Marina variance for 45% lot coverage (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on eight appeals for variances and special exceptions, including requests to reduce setbacks, add accessory apartments, and build multi-family units. The board will also approve minutes from its October 14 meeting.

• Variance for single-family home at 10 Bay Shore Drive (setbacks 50 ft vs 65 ft, 6.5 ft vs 20 ft)
• Variance and special exception for addition and accessory apartment at 74 Water Street
• Variance for residential unit above dental office at 173 N.H. Route 104
• Special exception for 5-unit multi-family building on Upper Ladd Hill Road and Daniel Webster Highway
• Special exception for boathouse at 127 Pinnacle Park Road

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved five of six applications, including variances for the Egan and Wieler properties, a special exception for an accessory apartment, a multi-family building, and a boathouse. The board continued the Donlon variance and wetland special exception to November 18, 2021, pending additional drainage and elevation plans.

• Continued Donlon variance and wetland special exception to Nov 18 (5-0)
• Granted Egan variance for setbacks at 10 Bay Shore Drive (5-0)
• Granted Wieler variance for addition at 74 Water Street (5-0)
• Granted Wieler special exception for accessory apartment (5-0)
• Granted Waukewan variance for residential unit above dental office (5-0)
• Granted Meredith Bay special exception for 5-unit building (5-0)
• Granted Kasparian/McGowan special exception for boathouse (5-0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop and regular meeting. The main item is a continued public hearing to accept and appropriate $675,876.36 in unanticipated federal ARPA grant funds. The board will also discuss a solar project site location, consider a water and sewer access fee waiver request, and make an appointment to the Village Pathways Committee.

• Continued public hearing to accept and appropriate $675,876.36 in federal ARPA funds
• Water and Sewer Access Fee Waiver Request – Patrick Kelly
• Energy Committee – Solar Project – Site location discussion
• Appointment – Village Pathways Committee
• Acceptance of 10-18-2021 meeting minutes

The Meredith Select Board unanimously accepted and appropriated $675,876.36 in federal ARPA funds, to be used primarily for the water service enhancement project. The board also unanimously eliminated the Parade Road site from the solar project list, kept the Prescott Park site in the RFP, and appointed Linda Smith to the Village Pathways Committee. A water and sewer access fee waiver request was resolved administratively.

• Accepted $675,876.36 in federal ARPA funds for water service enhancement project (5-0)
• Eliminated Parade Road site from solar project list (5-0)
• Kept Prescott Park site in solar project RFP (5-0)
• Appointed Linda Smith to Village Pathways Committee (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting minutes as written (5-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review two applications: a boundary line adjustment on Veasey Shore Road and a site plan amendment for a medical office building at Speare Memorial at Boulder Point. They will also hold public hearings on the 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program and a request for a 24-month extension of a subdivision approval. Two public hearings for the Marina property redevelopment are continued to December 28, 2021.

• Boundary line adjustment: 3,081 sq ft from Tax Map U39 Lot 55 to U38 Lot 3 at 42 & 46 Veasey Shore Road
• Site plan amendment for medical office building at 178 Daniel Webster Highway (Speare Memorial at Boulder Point)
• Architectural design review of proposed medical office building at 178 Daniel Webster Highway
• Public hearing on 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program recommendations
• Public hearing on 24-month extension for Morse Property Subdivision at 12 Upper Terrace Avenue

The Meredith Planning Board voted unanimously to accept and recommend the 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to the Select Board. The board also approved a boundary line adjustment, granted a 24-month extension for a subdivision approval, and continued two public hearings. The CIP recommends $1,765,675 in capital spending for 2022, including allocations to trust funds for Main Street, waterfront infrastructure, and DPW equipment.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 as amended (5-0-1)
• Granted waiver and accepted boundary line adjustment application for 42 & 46 Veasey Shore Road as complete (6-0)
• Accepted Speare Memorial site plan amendment application as complete (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for Meredith Real Property marina redevelopment to December 28, 2021 (6-0)
• Accepted and recommended 2022-2027 CIP to Select Board (6-0)
• Granted 24-month extension for Morse Property subdivision approval, expiring April 23, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment conveying 3,081 sq. ft. from Tax Map U39 Lot 55 to U38 Lot 3 (6-0)
• Continued Speare Memorial public hearing to November 23, 2021 (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing to accept and appropriate unanticipated funds from the Federal ARPA grant program. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding water and sewer access fee waivers and solar project updates.

• Public hearing for $337,938.18 in Federal ARPA grant funds
• Water and Sewer Access Fee Waiver Request – Patrick Kelly
• Energy Committee Solar Project update
• Appointment of Village Pathways Committee
• Scenic Road Maintenance update

The Select Board unanimously agreed to follow counsel's advice to hold annual scenic road hearings before the Planning Board. The public hearing on accepting $337,938.18 in ARPA funds was postponed to November 1, 2021. The board also appointed Abigail Mercer to the Village Pathways Committee and approved a Hesky Park use permit for an MVSB retirement party.

• Agreed to hold annual scenic road hearings before Planning Board (unanimous)
• Postponed ARPA funds public hearing to November 1, 2021
• Appointed Abigail Mercer to Village Pathways Committee (5-0)
• Approved Hesky Park use permit for MVSB retirement party (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and deliberations on six appeals, including continuations for three variances at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road and new requests for wetland special exceptions and a variance at two other properties. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Variance to allow 45% lot coverage where 30% max (31 Lovejoy Sands Road)
• Variance for pergola front setback 34 ft where 65 ft required (31 Lovejoy Sands Road)
• Variance for showroom front setback 15 ft where 65 ft required (31 Lovejoy Sands Road)
• Special exception for leachbed 62 ft from wetland where 75 ft required (16 Old Center Harbor Road)
• Special exception for deck in wetland buffer, 396 sq ft impact (68 Pinnacle Park Road)

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a leachbed at 16 Old Center Harbor Road, and approved both a special exception and a variance for a deck at 68 Pinnacle Park Road, all by 5-0 votes. Three related variance requests for 31 Lovejoy Sands Road were continued to the November 18 meeting because updated plans were received too late for review.

• Approved special exception for leachbed 62 ft from wetland at 16 Old Center Harbor Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception for deck in wetland buffer at 68 Pinnacle Park Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for deck side setback of 29.1 ft at 68 Pinnacle Park Road (5-0)
• Continued three variance hearings for 31 Lovejoy Sands Road to November 18 meeting (4-0, Marino abstained)
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Marino abstained)
• Approved October 3, 2021 site walk minutes as amended (4-0, Marino abstained)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public workshop to discuss zoning amendments. The agenda contains no specific items or details beyond the meeting notice.

The Meredith Planning Board held a workshop to discuss potential zoning amendments, including specifying density for Class 1 utilities in the Route 3 South District, eliminating the requirement for Planning Board approval before seeking a special exception from the ZBA, and revising definitions and criteria for short-term rentals. No formal votes were taken; the discussions were preliminary and will inform future amendments.

• Discussed amending Article V to specify density for Class 1 utilities in Route 3 South District
• Discussed eliminating Planning Board written approval requirement for special exceptions
• Discussed revising dwelling unit definition and adding short-term rental definition
• Discussed making short-term rentals a special exception with criteria
• Discussed grandfathering existing short-term rentals with rooms and meals tax receipts
• Discussed limiting number of occupants and rental duration for short-term rentals
• Discussed potential noise ordinance fines and revocation of special exceptions after repeated violations

Village Pathway Committee

The Village Pathways Committee scheduled a public meeting for October 12, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location details.

The Meredith Village Pathways Committee approved two expenditures of up to $500 each: one for trail maintenance equipment and one for planting winterberry or silky dogwood along the trail. The committee also approved the September minutes, discussed trail monitoring and geocaching participation, and scheduled a fall cleanup for November 16.

• Approved September 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $500 for trail maintenance equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $500 for winterberry/silky dogwood planting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving prior minutes, receiving reports from the treasurer, dredge and fill, and trails, and planning winter guided hikes. New business includes a ZBA request for alternates, a letter of support to WWN, the NHACC Conference, and Page Pond farming concepts. Old business covers the Page kiosk, Page Dam repair, and Blake's sign in Hamlin.

• ZBA request for alternates
• Letter of support to WWN
• Page Pond farming concepts
• Page Dam repair
• Blake's sign in Hamlin

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved several payments, including $400 for guided hikes and $625 for NHACC dues, and unanimously approved moving stone for the Page Dam repair. The commission also decided not to join the ZBA as alternates, supported the Winnisquam Watershed Network's grant application, and discussed forest management and trail maintenance.

• Approved September 21 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved $400 payment for Rick Van de Poll guided hikes (unanimous)
• Approved $625 NHACC dues payment (unanimous)
• Approved moving stone for Page Dam repair (unanimous)
• Declined to volunteer for ZBA alternates due to communication restrictions
• Supported Winnisquam Watershed Network grant application via letter
• Scheduled trail work day for Page 1 trail
• Commission will provide written guidance to ZBA on Shep Brown Project

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a public meeting for a site walk at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road. No testimony will be taken at this meeting, which is procedural in nature.

• Site walk at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment conducted a site walk on October 3, 2021, to observe the property related to the Goodhue/Shep Brown's proposal. No testimony or discussions were held during the walk, as those were reserved for the public hearing on October 14. The walk covered proposed locations for a town dock, parking, traffic circle, showroom, and other site features.

• Site walk conducted for Goodhue/Shep Brown's proposal (no vote taken)

Conservation Commission

This is a procedural notice for a Conservation Commission meeting. The agenda contains only the date, time, and location, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the Meredith Community Center.

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved a $30.19 reimbursement to Paul for trail maintenance hardware and accepted the September minutes. They reviewed three Dredge and Fill permit applications, taking no action on two and raising no objection to one. The commission also discussed trail map distribution, the 2021 budget request, and boundary maintenance.

• Approved $30.19 reimbursement to Paul for trail maintenance hardware
• Accepted September 3, 2020 minutes unanimously
• Took no action on Cowles DS Family Trust dock repair permit
• Raised no objection to CE Realty Trust sewer line permit
• Took no action on Hohmann seasonal steps permit

CIP Advisory Committee

The Meredith CIP Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the Inter-Lakes School District. The committee is also scheduled to conduct deliberations and recommendations for the 2022-2027 period.

• Review of September 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Inter-Lakes School District update
• Deliberations and recommendations for 2022-2027

The Meredith CIP Advisory Committee approved its 2022-2027 capital improvements recommendations, including $1,345,675 for debt obligations and $420,000 in 2022 ETF allocations. It also recommended closing the Water System Improvements ETF and transferring its $248,270 balance to the DPW Equipment ETF to cover a projected shortfall. The recommendations will be presented at a public hearing before the Planning Board on October 26, 2021.

• Approved 2022 CIP recommendations: $1,345,675 for debt, $420,000 for ETF allocations (unanimous)
• Recommended $275,000 allocation to DPW Equipment ETF for 2022
• Recommended $20,000 allocation to Main Street Rehabilitation ETF for 2022
• Recommended $125,000 allocation to Waterfront Infrastructure ETF for 2022
• Recommended closing Water System Improvements ETF and transferring $248,270 balance to DPW Equipment ETF (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 (5-0-1, Moritz abstained)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will review and potentially hold public hearings on several applications, including a proposed 5-unit multi-family and condominium development, a marina redevelopment, a subdivision, and a building façade modification. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Site plan for 5 multi-family units at Daniel Webster Highway and Upper Ladd Hill Road (Tax Map S23 Lot 105 A)
• Subdivision to create 5 condominium units at same location
• Architectural design review for 5-unit building at same location
• Marina redevelopment and new showroom at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road (Tax Map U35 Lots 8A, 11, 12 & 14)
• Subdivision of 9.59 acres into three lots at 283 Meredith Neck Road (Tax Map S06 Lot 69)

The Meredith Planning Board approved a site plan, architectural design, and subdivision for five condominium units at Daniel Webster Highway and Upper Ladd Hill Road, with conditions including a ZBA special exception and road improvements. The board also approved a façade modification for Surfside Burger Bar and a three-lot subdivision on Meredith Neck Road. A public hearing for the Meredith Marina redevelopment was continued to October 26, 2021.

• Approved site plan for 5 multi-family units (6-0)
• Approved architectural design review for 5-unit building (6-0)
• Approved subdivision to create 5 condominium units (6-0)
• Approved architectural design review for Surfside Burger Bar façade (6-0)
• Approved subdivision of 9.59 acres into three lots (5-1, Butler opposed)
• Continued public hearing for Meredith Marina redevelopment to October 26

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on six appeals. These include requests for variances from setback requirements and special exceptions for wetland impacts. The board will also approve minutes from its September 9, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for porch and garage setbacks at 56 Neal Shore Rd. (Tax Map U01 Lot 41A)
• Variance for garage side setback at 23 Wotunda Lane (Tax Map U26 Lot 54)
• Special exception for driveway impacting brook at 58 Tracy Way (Tax Map S18 Lots 61 & 62)
• Special exception for addition near brook at 114 Powers Rd. (Tax Map U36 Lot 10C)
• Variance for addition front setback at 114 Powers Rd. (Tax Map U36 Lot 10C)

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all five applications before it, each by a 5-0 vote. These included variances for a porch, garage, and home addition, as well as special exceptions for wetland buffer impacts and a second-floor addition to a non-conforming structure. The board also scheduled a site walk for a future property review.

• Approved variance for porch and garage setbacks at 56 Neal Shore Rd. (5-0)
• Approved variance for garage side setback at 23 Wotunda Lane (5-0)
• Approved special exception for driveway crossing a brook at 58 Tracy Way (5-0)
• Approved special exception for addition near a brook at 114 Powers Rd. (5-0)
• Approved variance for addition front setback at 114 Powers Rd. (5-0)
• Approved special exception for second-floor addition at 85 Old Hubbard Rd. (5-0)
• Scheduled site walk for Goodhue property on October 3, 2021

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss scenic road maintenance, an administrative services update, and a NH DOT road safety audit. Following the workshop, the regular meeting will address appointments to the WWAC and ZBA Alternate, and a request from Frog Rock LLC to use town property. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or contracts listed.

• Workshop: Scenic Road Maintenance with Steve Smart
• Workshop: Administrative Services update
• Workshop: NH DOT Road Safety Audit
• Appointment to WWAC (21-28)
• Appointment to ZBA Alternate (21-29)

The Select Board held a workshop and regular meeting, approving several appointments and a use of town property. The board approved Frog Rock LLC's request for outdoor seating on town property from September 20 to November 1, 2021, with Chairman James abstaining. Two appointments were made: Richard K. to the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee and Ray Moritz as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, both unanimously. The board also accepted the August 16 and August 30 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved Frog Rock LLC outdoor seating on town property 9/20-11/1 (4-0, James abstained)
• Appointed Richard K. to Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Ray Moritz as ZBA alternate, term to expire 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted August 16, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Accepted August 30, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public meeting on September 16, 2021, at 10:00am for the sole purpose of conducting a site walk at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Site walk at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road

The Meredith Planning Board conducted a site walk on September 16, 2021, at the Goodhue/Shep Brown's property to observe the site for a proposed marina redevelopment. No testimony was taken and no decisions were made; the public hearing is scheduled for September 28 at 7:00pm at the Community Center. The proposal includes a new 74x74 showroom, roundabout, commercial dock, boat storage buildings, and parking changes, with a variance needed from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Held site walk at Goodhue/Shep Brown's property (no action taken)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 28, 2021 at 7:00pm at Community Center

CIP Advisory Committee

The Meredith Capital Improvements Advisory Committee is meeting to review prior minutes and receive updates on debt service, capital equipment, waterfront infrastructure at Love Joy Landing, a water line extension using American Recovery Plan funds, the Main Street Improvement Project, the Inter-Lakes School District, and a solar initiative. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Review of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on municipal docks at Love Joy Landing (Shep's)
• Water line extension funded by American Recovery Plan
• Main Street Improvement Project update
• Solar initiative update from Energy Committee

The Meredith CIP Advisory Committee reviewed the town's capital improvement plans, including a $1.046 million project to renovate and expand municipal docks at Love Joy Landing, with $910,000 for construction and $130,000 for design and permitting. The committee also discussed a $48,000 engineering study for Main Street improvements, ARPA funding for a water line extension, and scheduled replacements for fire, DPW, and solid waste equipment. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the May 19, 2021 minutes as corrected.

• Approved May 19, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Reviewed Love Joy Landing dock project: $1.046M total, $910K construction, $130K design/permitting
• Noted Select Board authorized $48,000 for Main Street engineering study by VHB
• Discussed ARPA funding for water line extension to roundabout area, public hearing in October
• Reviewed scheduled equipment replacements: air-pacs 2022 ($270K), Engine 3 2024 ($750K), Engine 1 2026 ($800K)
• Reviewed DPW replacements: Kenworth 2022 ($310K), Ford 550s 2023 ($350K), Volvo Excavator 2024 ($250K), Volvo Grader 2025 ($350K)
• Discussed solid waste trailer replacement 2024 ($90K) and skid steer 2025 ($90K)
• Noted next meeting September 29, 2021 to finalize recommendations

Village Pathway Committee

This agenda contains only the notice of a public meeting for the Village Pathways committee. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting date: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM
• Location: Meredith Town Hall Annex, 5 Highland Street, Meredith, NH 03253

The committee approved the July 12, 2021 minutes unanimously and discussed upcoming expenditures, trail maintenance, and educational walks. A walk with Rick Van de Poll is set for September 28, and two bird walks with Iain MacLeod are planned for spring 2022. The Laverack Nature Trail is now a Geocaching Adventure Lab site, and a thank-you party for the Friends group is scheduled for October 3. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Approved July 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled walk with Rick Van de Poll for September 28
• Scheduled two bird walks with Iain MacLeod for spring 2022
• Scheduled fall clean up before Thanksgiving
• Scheduled thank-you party for Friends group on October 3

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on five appeals, including a continuance for a storage shed variance and four new requests for variances and a special exception. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• Variance for storage shed at 69 Neal Shore Road (Tax Map U01, Lot 37) to reduce front setback from 65 to 52 feet and side setback from 20 to 16 feet.
• Variance for 45% lot coverage at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road (Tax Map U35 lots 8A, 11, 12 & 14) where 30% is maximum.
• Variance for pergola at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road to reduce front setback from 65 to 34 feet.
• Variance for showroom at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road to reduce front setback from 65 to 15 feet.
• Special exception for leachbed at 49 Spindle Point Road (Tax Map U23 lot 52) to allow 55-foot distance from wetland instead of 75 feet, impacting 1,525 sq. ft. of buffer.

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Blue Marble Realty Trust to replace a storage shed at 69 Neal Shore Road with reduced setbacks (5-0), and approved a special exception for Brian F. Dealy & Janet L. Anderson to install a leachbed 55 feet from a wetland at 49 Spindle Point Road (5-0). The board also continued three variance hearings requested by Goodhue Meredith Real Property, LLC for 31 Lovejoy Sands Road to October 14, 2021, and approved minutes from August 12 and August 25, 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for Blue Marble Realty Trust storage shed at 69 Neal Shore Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Dealy & Anderson leachbed at 49 Spindle Point Road (5-0)
• Continued three Goodhue variance hearings to October 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 25, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes, get updates on the Reservoir Brook stream restoration project, and discuss ongoing efforts like snail hunts and water sampling. They will also discuss sedimentation in Jenness Cove.

• Update on Reservoir Brook stream restoration project, including Selectboard briefing from August 19
• Status of outreach to private landowners for stream restoration
• Discussion of Jenness Cove sedimentation
• Updates on snail hunts, lake hosting, and VLAP water sampling

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved the August 3, 2021 minutes unanimously. They discussed the Stream Restoration Project, noting NH Fish and Game confirmed brook trout in Reservoir Brook and the Select Board responded favorably, but landowner permissions are pending. Snail hunt updates reported over 20,000 invasive snails removed since 2017, and lake hosting saw reduced boat traffic with no saves or incidents. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved August 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review a preliminary site plan for renovations and redevelopment of a marina property. The applicant, Meredith Real Property, LLC, is seeking review for the project located at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road in the Shoreline District. The meeting includes a pre-application review, public comments, and adjournment.

• Preliminary site plan review for marina renovations and redevelopment
• Property located at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road, Tax Map U35 Lots 8A, 11, 12 & 14
• Applicant: Meredith Real Property, LLC (Goodhue/Shep Brown)
• Project in Shoreline District

The Meredith Planning Board held a non-binding pre-application review for the proposed redevelopment of the marina at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road. No votes were taken; the formal review is scheduled for September 28. The board scheduled a site walk for September 16 and accepted the applicant's offer to notify the project as having regional impact.

• Scheduled site walk for September 16 at 10:00
• Accepted applicant's offer to notify project as regional impact
• No votes taken; pre-application review only

Trustee of Trust Funds

The Meredith Trustees of Trust Funds are meeting to review draft minutes, consider a town request for disbursement and ETF funds deposit, review school fund balances, and discuss investment policies provided by BNH. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review draft minutes from 1/26/21 meeting
• Town of Meredith request for disbursement and ETF funds deposit
• ILS request for school funds balances
• Review investment policies provided by BNH and discuss goals and objectives

The Trustees of the Trust Funds met and approved the draft minutes from May 25, 2021, with minor changes. They discussed recent cash flows, including a $27,000 withdrawal from the Meredith Parking ETF and $310,000 in deposits to five ETFs. The board reviewed a draft Investment Policy Statement and agreed to changes, with further discussion planned with portfolio manager Michael St. Onge. No formal decisions were made on the policy.

• Approved draft minutes of May 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed draft Investment Policy Statement; agreed to changes, no final approval

Conservation Commission

This agenda is only a notice of a public meeting with no listed agenda items. The Conservation Commission will meet at the Meredith Community Center, but no specific topics are provided.

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved spending up to $2,000 for a snowmobile bridge and $2,000 for a kiosk on Page II, plus up to $13,000 for clearing brush on the Barnard Ridge/Meredith road section. The commission also approved a proposal by ILSD to place a tent on Page II for outdoor classroom space, with conditions including a town insurance rider and a porta-potty. Minutes from August 6 were accepted unanimously.

• Approved up to $2,000 for snowmobile bridge (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,000 for kiosk on Page II (unanimous)
• Approved up to $13,000 for brush clearing on Barnard Ridge/Meredith road (unanimous)
• Approved ILSD tent on Page II for outdoor classroom, with insurance rider and porta-potty required
• Accepted August 6, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, a treasurer's report, and reports on dredge/fill and trails. New business includes a $160K Belknap County Conservation District grant supporting a Moose Plate Grant with John Edgar, a NHACC survey, long-range conservation plans, and fall boundary painting. Old business covers You Are Here signs, the Page kiosk, new trail signs, and Page Dam repair.

• Belknap County Conservation District grant: $160K supporting Moose Plate Grant with John Edgar
• NHACC Survey
• Long range conservation plans
• Boundary painting for this fall
• Page Dam Repair

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved routine bills and prior meeting minutes, and discussed long-range conservation priorities including stream restoration and property management. The commission also reviewed several Dredge & Fill permit applications, taking no objection or no action on most, and plans to attend upcoming public hearings on a marina redevelopment proposal.

• Approved August minutes (motion by Mark, second by Paul)
• Approved bills totaling $6,979.33 including Page field mowing, boundary paint, and kiosk supplies
• Sent letter of support for BCCD's $160K stream restoration grant application
• No objection to NHDES permit for dock replacement at 347 Bear Island
• No action on septic leach bed special exception at 49 Spindle Point Road
• No action on stone wall repair at 60 Dale Road
• No action on stream setback special exception at 114 Powers Road
• Will attend September 7 Planning Board and September 9 ZBA hearings on marina redevelopment at 31 Lovejoy Sands Road

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a special permit application for a street dance hosted by the Greater Meredith Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2021, at the Meredith Community Center.

• Special Permit: Greater Meredith Program Street Dance

The Meredith Select Board approved a special use permit for the Greater Meredith Program to block Main Street between High Street and Water Street on September 24, 2021, from 6-10pm for a street dance with a band. The approval was unanimous (4-0), with conditions discussed including band placement in Community Park and police blocking parking spots three hours prior.

• Approved GMP special use permit for street dance and road closure on Main Street (4-0)
• Band to set up in Community Park to allow EMS access
• Police to start blocking parking spots 3 hours before event

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to deny a request for rehearing in case #5045, an appeal by Attorney Daniel S. Bretzius on behalf of Nancy Marudzinski challenging the Building Inspector's approval of Building Permit No. 2020-00315 for a deck at 1 Summerside Drive, Unit 3. The board found no grounds for rehearing, stating it lacked jurisdiction over association rules, that a variance was not required, and that state permit enforcement was outside its authority. The board also nominated and accepted Jutton as vice chairman.

• Denied rehearing request for case #5045 (deck permit appeal) by a 4-0 vote
• Determined the board has no jurisdiction over condominium association ownership rules
• Agreed a variance was not needed for the deck, with follow-up on the 65-foot setback left to the Zoning Administrator
• Declined to judge whether a DES permit was required, citing lack of enforcement authority
• Nominated and accepted Jutton as vice chairman, with no opposition

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board conditionally approved a boundary line adjustment and subdivision of 38.02 acres into three lots at Flanders Road and Skyview Circle, with 11 conditions including a site-specific soil survey and road standards. The board also approved Eversource tree trimming along three scenic roads and changed its procedure for approving meeting minutes to allow all present members to vote. A waiver for the Inman subdivision's soil and slope calculations was approved 5-1 with a condition for a site-specific soil survey.

• Approved Inman boundary line adjustment and 3-lot subdivision (6-0) with 11 conditions
• Approved soil/slope calculation waiver for Inman application (5-1, Touhey no) with condition for site-specific soil survey
• Approved Eversource tree trimming on Pinnacle Hill, Edgerly School, and Saddle Hill Roads (6-0)
• Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Adopted new procedure allowing all present board members to vote on meeting minutes
• Scheduled joint workshop with Selectboard on short-term rentals for October 12 at 5:00pm

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss the Reservoir Brook Project, the 2022 budget process, and a Main Street engineering proposal. The regular meeting includes consideration of the Moultonborough Perambulation Report and a street name request.

• WWAC Reservoir Brook Project workshop
• 2022 Budget process workshop
• Main Street Engineering Proposal workshop
• Moultonborough Perambulation Report acceptance
• Street Name Request

The Select Board unanimously supported the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee's Reservoir Brook stream restoration project, which aims to improve water quality and brook trout habitat. The board also approved funding for a Main Street engineering survey and accepted the Moultonborough town line perambulation report.

• Unanimously supported Reservoir Brook restoration project (5-0)
• Approved funding for Main Street engineering survey (5-0)
• Accepted Moultonborough perambulation report (5-0)
• Approved private street name 'Boulder Point' (5-0)
• Entered non-public session (5-0)

Energy Committee

The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the date, time, and location of the meeting. No specific topics or items for discussion are listed in the provided text.

The Energy Committee reviewed its April presentation to the Select Board, reaffirming a target of 100% renewable electricity for Meredith by 2030. They discussed solar options, including a potential first project at the DPW facility, and agreed to develop an RFP seeking at least 400,000 kWh of annual renewable energy. The committee also noted plans to meet with Scott McNeil about net metering and to potentially bring a proposal to town meeting in March 2022. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop an RFP for renewable energy systems providing at least 400,000 kWh annually
• Scheduled a meeting with Scott McNeil to discuss net metering/group net metering

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on multiple appeals regarding setbacks, structural additions, and wetland impacts. The board will also review a withdrawn application for a three-lot subdivision.

• Variance for a storage shed setback at 69 Neal shore Road
• Equitable Waiver and Variance for a pergola at 41 N.H. Route 25
• Variance and Special Exception for a deck, porch, and second floor at 165 Pinnacle Park Road
• Special Exception for an accessory apartment at 92 Pleasant Street
• Special Exception for commercial storage facility impacts at 426 Daniel Webster Highway

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four of five applications, including an equitable waiver for a pergola, a variance and special exception for a home expansion, an accessory apartment, and a commercial storage facility in a wetland buffer. One application was withdrawn, and one was continued to a later meeting. All votes were unanimous except the storage facility, which passed 3-1.

• Granted equitable waiver for pergola at 41 NH Route 25 (4-0)
• Granted variance for two-story deck and porch at 165 Pinnacle Park Road (4-0)
• Granted special exception for second-floor addition at 165 Pinnacle Park Road (4-0)
• Granted special exception for accessory apartment at 92 Pleasant Street (3-0)
• Granted special exception for commercial storage in wetland buffer at 426 Daniel Webster Highway (3-1)
• Continued variance request for shed at 69 Neal Shore Road to September 9 meeting
• Withdrawn: administrative appeal of subdivision approval (case #5033)
• Withdrawn: variance for pergola after equitable waiver granted (case #5057)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission unanimously approved hiring Dan Stepanauskas to execute the forest management plan in the NE Quadrant of Page Pond for 2022. The commission also approved the July 2, 2021 minutes and took no objection to several dredge and fill permits. Long-range conservation planning was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved hiring Dan Stepanauskas for Page forest management plan (unanimous)
• Approved July 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• No objection to dock repair at 29 Pitchwood Island (John Bowman)
• No objection to dock repair at 1 Pine Island (Tonnesen Family)
• No objection to dock replacement at 47 Cattle Landing Road (Pam Richards/Island Construction)
• Submitted mitigative recommendations to ZBA for Inman variance; ZBA approved
• Submitted recommendation to reorient building for Forest E. Noe site plan; Planning Board ignored and approved

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to review and consider the minutes from its July 6, 2021 meeting. They will also receive updates on the Lakes Region Stream Restoration Project, including site walks at Poor Farm Brook in Gilford and Reservoir Brook. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on Poor Farm Brook (Gilford) site walk from 7/6/21
• Update on Reservoir Brook stream walk from 7/24/21

The committee met on August 3, 2021, and reviewed the minutes from July 6, 2021. Updates were provided on the BCCD's Lakes Region Stream Restoration Project, including site walks at Poor Farm Brook in Gilford and Reservoir Brook. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed and considered July 6, 2021 minutes
• Received update on Poor Farm Brook site walk (7/6/21)
• Received update on Reservoir Brook stream walk (7/24/21)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is meeting to review minutes, consider a new site plan application for a home occupation, and continue public hearings on a proposed indoor commercial vehicular storage facility. The board may hold a public hearing on the new application if it is accepted as complete.

• Site plan application by Makayla L. Simard for holistic healing services at 22 Camp Waldron Road (Tax Map R16 Lot 2, Forestry Conservation District)
• Continued public hearing for indoor commercial vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map S19 Lot 14, Central Business District)
• Continued architectural design review for the same storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway
• Review of June 22, 2021 meeting minutes and June 29, 2021 site walk minutes

The Meredith Planning Board approved a site plan and architectural design for an indoor commercial vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway, with conditions including a performance guarantee and preconstruction meeting. The board also approved a site plan for a home occupation holistic healing service at 22 Camp Waldron Road. Both approvals were unanimous, with one abstention on the storage facility site plan.

• Approved site plan for indoor storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Hwy (5-0, Touhey abstained)
• Approved architectural design for indoor storage facility (6-0)
• Approved site plan for home occupation at 22 Camp Waldron Rd (6-0)
• Approved waiver for formal site plan for home occupation (6-0)
• Approved June 29, 2021 site walk minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for Sept 7 for preliminary review

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to hear from representatives of the Belknap County Conservation District and Trout Unlimited about an opportunity to improve water quality and fish habitat in Reservoir Brook. This is a discussion item, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Belknap County Conservation District and Trout Unlimited on Reservoir Brook improvements

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on five applications, all submitted by Carl Johnson on behalf of Ernest and Bette Inman and B & E Island View Investments, LLC, seeking variances and special exceptions for road frontage and wetland driveway crossings on properties off Flanders and Skyview Circle. The board will also review a motion to reconsider rehearing case #5053 involving a property at 21 Douglas Drive. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and may address unfinished business.

• Variance #5048: 23.64 ft road frontage vs 50 ft required, Tax Map R03 Lots 16 & 59 off Flanders
• Special Exception #5049: Wetland driveway crossing, 620 sq ft direct impact, Lot 59 off Flanders
• Special Exception #5050: Wetland driveway crossing, 444 sq ft direct impact, Lot 16 off Flanders
• Special Exception #5051: Wetland driveway crossing, 307 sq ft direct impact, Lot 64 off Skyview Circle
• Special Exception #5052: Wetland driveway crossing, 282 sq ft direct impact, Lot 16 off Flanders

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a rehearing and exception allowing the Pours & Petals coffee truck at Hermit Woods Winery to open at 8am weekly. The board also approved a variance and four wetland special exceptions for the Inman subdivision off Flanders Road and Skyview Circle, and denied a rehearing motion for the Brackett case at 21 Douglas Drive.

• Granted rehearing for Hermit Woods Winery coffee truck hours (5-0)
• Approved Pours & Petals coffee truck 8am opening exception (5-0)
• Approved 23.64-ft road frontage variance for Inman lot (5-0)
• Approved 4 wetland driveway crossing special exceptions for Inman subdivision (5-0)
• Denied rehearing motion for Brackett case #5053 (4-0, Marino recused)
• Approved June 30, 2021 minutes (4-1, Jutton abstained)
• Approved July 8, 2021 minutes (4-1, Reichlen abstained)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop and regular meeting. The workshop will continue discussion on waterfront infrastructure improvements, receive an update from the Water and Sewer Superintendent, and review a perambulation report on the Moultonborough-Meredith boundary line. The regular meeting includes accepting minutes, a town manager's report, public comments, and an appointment to the Conservation Commission.

• Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements – Shep Brown's Proposal (continued)
• Water and Sewer Superintendent update
• Perambulation Report – Moultonborough–Meredith boundary line
• Appointment to Conservation Commission

The Select Board agreed to move forward with the conceptual plan for waterfront infrastructure improvements at Shep Brown's, starting the documentation phase. It approved a public education notice about lead levels in water testing and authorized beginning design work for a water line extension using existing access fees. The board also appointed three members to the Conservation Commission and tabled a boundary line report to the next meeting.

• Approved moving forward with the Shep Brown's waterfront improvement conceptual plan, starting the documentation phase
• Approved sending a lead public education notice to all town water customers
• Approved working with Weston & Sampson to begin design work and cost estimates for the water line extension
• Agreed to add the Moultonborough-Meredith boundary line perambulation report to the next meeting
• Accepted the June 21, 2021 regular meeting minutes as written
• Appointed Janet Sanguedolce as an alternate to the Conservation Commission, term to expire in 2024
• Appointed Scott Powell and James Gregoire as regular members to the Conservation Commission, terms to expire in 2024

Village Pathway Committee

This is a notice for a public meeting of the Village Pathway Committee. The agenda contains only the date, time, and location, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

The Meredith Village Pathways Committee approved the May 10, 2021 meeting minutes and voted to keep its allocation the same as in 2021. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including Story Walks and a fall clean-up day, and discussed trail maintenance options and pedestrian issues from a DOT audit.

• Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved keeping Pathways Committee allocation same as 2021

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to hear six items, including five variance or special exception requests and one appeal of a building permit approval. The board will also approve minutes from its June 9 and June 10, 2021 meetings.

• Variance for balconies with 1.3-foot front setback (30 feet required) at 4 Beach Street
• Variance for screened porch with 51-foot front setback (65 feet required) at 112 Bear Island
• Special exception to expand a 1.5-story structure to 2 stories at 112 Bear Island
• Special exception for garage and wetland buffer impacts at 11 Sanctuary Lane
• Appeal of building permit approval for a deck at 1 Summerside Drive, Unit 3

The Meredith Zoning Board approved all five applications before it, including variances for balconies at 4 Beach Street, a screened porch and a two-story expansion on Bear Island, a wetlands special exception for a garage on Sanctuary Lane, and a special exception to convert an office building to multi-family at 104 Main Street. The board denied an appeal to invalidate a building permit for a deck at 1 Summerside Drive, Unit 3, voting 5-0 to let the permit stand. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for balconies at 4 Beach Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for screened porch at 112 Bear Island (5-0)
• Approved special exception for two-story expansion at 112 Bear Island (5-0)
• Approved wetlands special exception for garage at 11 Sanctuary Lane (5-0)
• Denied appeal to void building permit for deck at 1 Summerside Drive (5-0)
• Approved special exception for multi-family conversion at 104 Main Street (5-0)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to review May minutes, discuss the 2021 NHDES Drinking Water Source Protection Conference presentation on Reservoir Brook, and continue planning outreach activities. They will also discuss the NH DES 319 Grant Project and the BCCD's Lakes Region Stream Restoration Project, followed by a field visit to the completed Poor Farm Brook restoration in Gilford.

• Review of May 4, 2021 minutes
• 2021 NHDES Drinking Water Source Protection Conference presentation on Reservoir Brook study
• Update on NH DES 319 Grant Project
• Discussion of 2021 outreach activity
• Field visit to completed stream restoration at Poor Farm Brook in Gilford

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 4, 2021 meeting. Members heard updates on the NHDES Drinking Water Source Protection Conference, the NH DES 319 Grant Project, and the Belknap County Conservation District's stream restoration project. No formal decisions were made on these projects; the committee discussed next steps, including outreach efforts and a potential meeting with property owners.

• Approved the minutes of the May 4, 2021 meeting.
• Welcomed Elisabeth Cody as a new member from Center Harbor.
• Discussed the NHDES conference presentation, including a recommendation against wholesale dredging of Monkey Pond.
• Reviewed the NH DES 319 Grant Project, noting some work completed on four sites in the Winona Forest neighborhood.
• Discussed fall outreach, including a potential Lake Smart Program and simplifying stormwater information.
• Discussed the BCCD stream restoration project along Reservoir Brook and potential landowner outreach.

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and reports, plus several concrete items: a request to bait bears on a town easement, an accessible trail update, a $2,000 application fee for Page Dam response and registration, and a trail sign at Lake Wicwas. Old business includes the Barnard Rd kiosk and Page Dam repair and signs.

• Request to bait bear on town easement
• Accessible Trail update (Paula)
• Page dam response and registration with $2,000 application fee
• Trail sign at Lake Wicwas Red Trail terminus
• Barnard Rd Kiosk and Page Dam repair (old business)

The Meredith Conservation Commission tabled a bear baiting request because the applicant was absent and more information is needed. The commission unanimously approved a motion supporting the concept of a universally accessible trail from the Quarry Road parking area to Page Pond, and supporting Paula and Janet's participation in a project committee. It also approved several payments, including $4,500 to Parker Tree Services for tree clearing and $97.33 for plywood for signage.

• Tabled bear baiting request until the applicant can appear before the commission
• Approved motion supporting the concept of an accessible trail from Quarry Road parking area to Page Pond
• Approved sending a letter regarding the required $2,000 dam registration for the Page Pond dam
• Approved payment of $97.33 to Paul Dillon for a sheet of plywood for Page signage
• Approved payment of $4,500 to Parker Tree Services for clearing trees on Hamlin/Eames
• Approved reimbursement of $37.00 to Ralph for shipping charges for a memorial plaque

Energy Committee

The Meredith Energy Committee is holding a regular meeting on July 1, 2021, at the Town Hall Annex. The agenda lists only the date, time, and location, with no specific items provided, so the meeting appears to be routine or procedural.

The Energy Committee unanimously approved the March 18, 2021 minutes and elected Bill Haley as chairman and Bill Bayard as vice chairman. The committee discussed potential municipal solar sites for net metering, including the salt shed and new DPW facility, and assigned follow-up tasks to members. No formal decisions were made on solar projects; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Haley as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Bayard as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Assigned Angela LaBrecque to follow up on 2020 energy data
• Assigned Bill Haley to contact Water and Sewer Superintendent about water plant operations
• Assigned Bill Bayard to follow up with NHEC on net metering rules
• Assigned Bill Haley to get DPW building details from town project manager

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to hold a public hearing and deliberations on an appeal by Hermit Woods Winery regarding restrictions added to their special permit, and to review a motion to reconsider a prior case involving the Brackett property. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on appeal #5046 by Hermit Woods Winery regarding restrictions on Special Permit No. 2021-00315, 62 Main Street, Central Business District
• Review of motion to reconsider rehearing case #5034 (Raymond E. Marchand Jr. for John and Mary Brackett) regarding acceptance of applications #5077 & #5078, 21 Douglas Drive, Meredith Neck District
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a rehearing request from Hermit Woods Winery regarding restrictions added to their Special Permit for a beer and wine garden, voting 3-2. The board also denied a rehearing request from Raymond E. Marchand Jr. on behalf of John and Mary Brackett concerning the Zoning Administrator's acceptance of applications, voting 5-1. Both decisions were based on the applicants' failure to show new information or procedural errors.

• Denied rehearing request #5046 (Hermit Woods Winery) for administrative appeal of restrictions on Special Permit No. 2021-00315, vote 3-2.
• Denied rehearing request #5034 (Marchand/Brackett) for administrative appeal of Zoning Administrator's acceptance of applications 5077 & 5078, vote 5-1.
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting, vote 5-0.

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public meeting on June 29, 2021, at 10:00am for a site walk at 426 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map S19 lot 61). The agenda contains no other business items, only this site inspection.

• Site walk at 426 Daniel Webster Highway, Tax Map S19 lot 61

The Meredith Planning Board conducted a site walk at 426 Daniel Webster Highway on June 29, 2021. This was a public meeting but not a public hearing, so no testimony was taken and no decisions were made. The board reviewed proposed plans, observed flagged wetlands and Hawkins Brook, and visualized the proposed building and grading.

• No decisions made; site walk was informational only

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will consider two applications for an indoor commercial vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway, including a site plan and architectural design review. They will also review a proposed deck on a mixed-use building at 48 Main Street. Public hearings may be held if the applications are deemed complete.

• Site plan for indoor commercial vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map S19 lot 14)
• Architectural design review for the same storage facility
• Architectural design review for a deck on a mixed-use building at 48 Main Street (Tax Map U07 lot 133)
• Public hearings may be held on the above applications if accepted as complete

The Meredith Planning Board voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing for a proposed indoor commercial vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway to July 27, 2021, and scheduled a site walk for June 29. The board also voted 4-0 to approve the architectural design review for a proposed rooftop deck on a mixed-use building at 48 Main Street. Both applications were accepted as complete for public hearing purposes.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 site walk and May 25, 2021 meeting, both 4-0.
• Accepted as complete the site plan and architectural design review applications for the storage facility (426 Daniel Webster Highway), 4-0.
• Accepted as complete the architectural design review application for the rooftop deck (48 Main Street), 4-0.
• Continued the storage facility public hearing to July 27, 2021, with a site walk set for June 29, 4-0.
• Approved the architectural design for the rooftop deck at 48 Main Street, 4-0.

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop and regular meeting to continue discussions on waterfront infrastructure improvements, the use of federal ARP funds, and special use permits. The regular meeting includes a road name request for the Route 3 project and an appointment to the WWAC.

• Continued discussion on Shep Brown's waterfront infrastructure proposal
• Continued discussion on ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds allocation
• Discussion with ZBA Chair Bruce Reichlen on special use permits
• Road name request for the Grien Route 3 project
• Appointment to the WWAC (Watershed/Wetlands Advisory Committee)

The Meredith Select Board approved the private street names Brook Hill and Granite Ridge for the Grien and Corporation subdivision, subject to conditions on sign installation and design. The board also appointed Elizabeth Allen Cody to the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee and accepted the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. In workshop discussions, the board agreed to begin the ARP funds request process and directed Weston & Sampson to revise the waterfront improvement plan based on resident feedback.

• Approved private street names Brook Hill and Granite Ridge for Grien subdivision (4-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Allen Cody to Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Accepted June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Agreed for Town Manager to begin ARP funds request process ($675,000)
• Directed Weston & Sampson to revise waterfront concept plan and present again on July 3, 2021

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5-0 to grant an administrative appeal and add conditions to the special use permit for the Hermit Woods Winery beer/wine garden at 62 Main Street. The conditions include a 75-person maximum occupancy, no music before 5 PM on weekdays, and restricting food production with smoke or strong odors to the Dover Street side. The board also approved variances for a garage on Douglas Drive and a special exception for a vehicle service shop on Reservoir Road.

• Approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (5-0).
• Granted a variance for an addition at 2 Bear Island with a 4-1 vote (Clark dissenting).
• Granted a use variance for an indoor vehicular storage facility at 426 Daniel Webster Highway (5-0).
• Approved a special exception for a vehicle service and repair shop at 59 & 63 Reservoir Road (5-0).
• Granted the administrative appeal for the Hermit Woods beer/wine garden, adding conditions to the special use permit (5-0).
• Approved a variance for a garage with a 6-foot side setback at 21 Douglas Drive (3-2, Jutton & Clark dissenting).
• Approved a variance for lot coverage of 28.3% at 21 Douglas Drive (5-0).
• Approved an alternative garage variance with a 25.6-foot side setback at 21 Douglas Drive (5-0).

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on an administrative appeal by Christopher Krochina of the Planning Board's conditional approval of a three-lot subdivision by Stone Bluff Property Holdings, LLC. The property is at Happy Homes Road and Cushing Road in the Shoreline District. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Administrative appeal #5033 of Planning Board's conditional approval of 3-lot subdivision
• Property: Tax Map U32 Lots 11 & 23, Happy Homes Road and Cushing Road
• Located in Shoreline District

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 to grant a variance for a garage with reduced side and rear setbacks at 21 Douglas Drive, and voted 5-0 to grant a related lot coverage variance. The board also voted 5-0 to approve a special exception for a 740-square-foot deck enclosure at 12 Observatory Road, and continued an administrative appeal to August 12, 2021.

• Granted variance (3-2) for garage with 6-foot side and 8.2-foot rear setbacks (30 and 40 feet required) at 21 Douglas Drive, subject to conditions.
• Granted variance (5-0) for lot coverage of 28.3% (25% permitted) at 21 Douglas Drive.
• Granted variance (5-0) for garage with 25.6-foot side and 10.7-foot rear setbacks (30 and 40 feet required) at 21 Douglas Drive, subject to conditions.
• Granted variance (5-0) for lot coverage of 30.19% (25% required) at 21 Douglas Drive.
• Approved special exception (5-0) to enclose under deck for 740 square feet of living space at 12 Observatory Road, for a 3-bedroom home.
• Continued administrative appeal #5033 to August 12, 2021, by unanimous vote, pending withdrawal of subdivision approval.

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss the WRBP rate allocation model, waterfront infrastructure improvements, and ARP funds, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed parking ordinance change for Waukewan Street and a roadway standards waiver for the Grien Route 3 project.

• Workshop: WRBP Rate Allocation Model
• Workshop: Waterfront Infrastructure Improvements – Shep Brown's Proposal
• Workshop: ARP Funds discussion
• Hearing: Proposed ordinance to ban parking on Waukewan Street from Main Street to Pollard Shores Road, April 1-November 1, except at boat ramp spaces
• New Business: Roadway Standards Waiver – Grien Route 3 project

The Meredith Select Board approved a roadway standards waiver for the Grien Route 3 project, allowing a dead-end street of 3,100 feet (exceeding the 1,000-foot maximum) and making the road and utilities private. The board also amended the Town Ordinance to prohibit parking on Waukewan Street from Colby Street to Pollard Shores Road between April 1 and November 1, except at marked boat ramp spaces. Additionally, the board approved $27,000 from the Municipal Parking Expendable Trust Fund for the library parking lot project.

• Approved roadway standards waiver for Grien Route 3 project (5-0)
• Amended Town Ordinance Section 29-48 to ban parking on Waukewan Street from Colby Street to Pollard Shores Road, April 1-November 1 (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 withdrawal from Municipal Parking Expendable Trust Fund for library parking lot (5-0)
• Accepted May 17, 2021 meeting minutes as written (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several conservation matters, including a stream restoration project, forest management on Page Pond, an accessible trail, and a request to bait bears on a town easement. They will also review reports on dredging, trails, and finances, and address old business items like boundary painting and unauthorized ditching near Hamlin.

• Stream restoration project presentation by Donna Hepp
• Forest management on Page Pond by Dan Stepanauskas
• Request to bait bear on town easement
• Erosion near Hamlin Trailhead
• Page Dam repair and Page 'You are Here' signs

The Meredith Conservation Commission unanimously approved a motion supporting the Belknap County Conservation District's stream assessment and restoration project on Reservoir Brook, planned for 2022. The commission also approved a preliminary site walk with forester Dan Stephanauskas on June 22, 2021, and gave approval for a Greater Meredith Program scavenger hunt in town forests. No action was taken on a request to allow bear baiting on a Town Forest due to insufficient information.

• Approved motion supporting BCCD stream assessment and restoration project on Reservoir Brook (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site walk with forester Dan Stephanauskas on June 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Greater Meredith Program scavenger hunt in town forests
• Took no action on bear baiting request due to lack of information

Trustee of Trust Funds

The Trustees of the Trust Funds met with Bank of New Hampshire investment officers to review the performance of two portfolios. They discussed potentially revising the investment policy statement, with a revised version to be discussed at the next meeting. The minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting were approved. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting (motion by Kahn, seconded by Gregoire)
• Agreed to consider revising investment policy statement; discussion deferred to next meeting

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will consider two site plan applications to convert existing retail spaces into restaurants, and hold public hearings on a subdivision and two continued applications for residential conversions. The board may also accept the restaurant applications as complete and schedule hearings.

• Site plan for change of use from retail to restaurant at 94 Main Street (Tax Map U06 Lot 82)
• Site plan amendment for change of use from retail to restaurant at 285 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map U06-146A)
• Public hearing: subdivision of 18.68 acres into 3 lots at 27 Mercier Drive and N.H. Route 104 (Tax Map R13 Lots 1 & 4)
• Continued hearing: change of use from office to 3 multi-family units at 104 Main Street (Tax Map U06 Lot 84)
• Continued hearing: subdivision to create three residential condominium units at 104 Main Street (Tax Map U06 Lot 84)

The Meredith Planning Board approved a subdivision of two lots into three at 27 Mercier Drive, a site plan and subdivision for three condominium units at 104 Main Street, and site plans for restaurant conversions at 94 Main Street and 285 Daniel Webster Highway. The board also continued a public hearing for a restaurant conversion at 285 Daniel Webster Highway to June 1st to address parking concerns.

• Approved subdivision of 18.68 acres into 3 lots at 27 Mercier Drive (6-0)
• Approved site plan and subdivision for 3 condominium units at 104 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved site plan for restaurant conversion at 94 Main Street (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for restaurant conversion at 285 Daniel Webster Highway to June 1st (6-0)
• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will hold a public meeting for the purpose of conducting a site walk. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:00am.

• Site walk at Tax Map S19 Lot 61

The Meredith Planning Board held a site walk on May 20, 2021, for the proposed Garden Realty Trust Subdivision at 27 Mercier Drive. Board members reviewed the proposed cul-de-sac, driveway cuts, wetlands, existing structures, and shore frontage. No formal decisions were made during the site walk; it was an informational review only.

• Conducted site walk for Garden Realty Trust Subdivision at 27 Mercier Drive
• Reviewed proposed cul-de-sac and driveway cuts
• Noted wetlands on either side of existing driveway
• Observed existing residence, structures, and shore frontage
• Confirmed existing beach belongs to existing single-family lot

CIP Advisory Committee

The Meredith Capital Improvements Advisory Committee is meeting to review and consider the minutes from its May 5, 2021 meeting, receive updates on the Fire Department and the Main Street Improvement Project, and discuss the fall meeting schedule. This is a routine working session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Fire Department update
• Main Street Improvement Project update
• Fall meeting schedule discussion

The Meredith CIP Advisory Committee approved the May 5, 2021 minutes as corrected, with one abstention. The Town Manager reported that exhaust capture systems were installed at two fire stations and recommended against replacing Engine 3 at this time. The committee received updates on the Main Street project and discussed potential energy and sidewalk projects, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved May 5, 2021 minutes as corrected (6-0-1, Gerken abstained)
• Heard fire department update: exhaust systems installed at Central and Meredith Center stations
• Heard Main Street project update led by Greater Meredith Program
• Discussed potential net-zero energy goal for local government
• Discussed possible sidewalk extension from Inter-Lakes School to Page Pond Community Forest
• Reviewed draft fall meeting schedule for September and October

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and deliberations on four appeals. These include requests for variances to build an access road across a stream and wetland buffer, to reduce a front setback, a special exception to convert a single-family home to a two-family dwelling, and an administrative appeal of a planning board subdivision approval. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2021, at the Meredith Community Center.

• Variance #5030: Access road across stream and wetland buffer for well drilling, Daniel Webster Highway, Tax Map S19 Lot 61
• Variance #5031: Front setback reduction from 65 to 50 feet for single-family dwelling, 53 Pinnacle Park Road, Tax Map U19 Lot 27
• Special Exception #5032: Convert single-family to two-family dwelling, 16 Water Street, Tax Map U06 Lot 67
• Administrative Appeal #5033: Appeal of Planning Board's conditional approval of three-lot subdivision, Happy Homes Road and Cushing Road, Tax Map U32 Lots 11 & 23

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing an access road across a stream and wetland buffer to drill a water well for a condo development, voting 3-2. The board also approved a variance for a reduced front setback and a special exception for a two-family conversion, both unanimously. A third case, an administrative appeal of a subdivision approval, was continued to June 9.

• Approved special exception for wetland crossing and well access (3-2)
• Approved variance for 50-foot front setback at 53 Pinnacle Park Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception for two-family conversion at 16 Water Street (5-0)
• Continued administrative appeal #5033 to June 9

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop to discuss several items including parking on Waukewan Street, a report on short-term rentals, a roadway standards waiver for the Grien project on Route 3 south, Rotary Club skate park improvements, and an update on the Waterfront Infrastructure Project. The regular meeting will also consider appointing a member to the WWAC.

• Parking discussion for Waukewan Street
• Short Term Rental Committee report and discussion
• Roadway Standards Waiver for Grien project on Route 3 south
• Rotary Club skate park improvements
• Waterfront Infrastructure Project update

The Select Board unanimously approved adding two parking spaces in front of the water plant on Waukewan Street and extending paving to prevent erosion. They also unanimously supported the Rotary Club's $25,000 skate park pavilion project. A road waiver request for a 70-unit condominium development was discussed and added to the next meeting agenda. The board appointed Ray Moritz to the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee.

• Approved adding two parking spaces in front of water plant (unanimous)
• Approved extending paving in front of water plant to prevent erosion (unanimous)
• Supported Rotary Club skate park pavilion project (unanimous)
• Appointed Ray Moritz to Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled road waiver request for Gien project to next meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and deliberations on six variance and special exception appeals, including two rehearings continued from previous meetings. The board will also approve minutes from its April 8, 2021 meeting. All items are requests for relief from zoning requirements such as setbacks and lot coverage.

• Variance #5027: garage side setback 23 ft where 30 ft required, 24 Douglas Drive
• Variance #5028: dwelling side setback 20 ft where 30 ft required, Old Hubbard Road
• Variance #5029: addition front setback 20.9 ft where 40 ft required, 1 Heritage Road
• Rehearing #5077 & #5078: garage setbacks and lot coverage for 21 Douglas Drive
• Rehearing #5021: special exception to enclose under deck, 12 Observatory Road

The Meredith Zoning Board approved three variances for garage and dwelling construction, all by 5-0 votes, and denied an appeal challenging the acceptance of two other applications. The board also voted to proceed with the Kiesel variance applications using the applicant's site plan despite a boundary dispute.

• Approved variance for garage with 23-ft side setback (5-0)
• Approved variance for dwelling with 20-ft side setback (5-0)
• Approved variance for addition with 20.9-ft front setback (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Zoning Administrator's acceptance of applications (5-0)
• Approved motion to use applicant's site plan for Kiesel cases (5-0)

Village Pathway Committee

The Village Pathways Committee is holding a public meeting on May 10, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The agenda contains no listed items for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed

The committee approved reimbursing Andrea Bourn $38 for award plaques and mulch costs, and unanimously approved the April minutes. They also scheduled trail cleanup for June 3 and discussed volunteer support and upcoming events.

• Approved April 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $38 reimbursement to Andrea Bourn for plaques and mulch (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

This agenda contains only the notice of a public meeting of the Meredith Conservation Commission, scheduled for May 6, 2021, at the Meredith Community Center. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Meredith Conservation Commission approved a $4,500 view cut by Parker Tree Service on the Hamlin property, and discussed a fall 2021 timber harvest with a bid to be issued by June. The commission also approved raising the Peter Miller plaque limit from $500 to $750, and reimbursed members for boundary paint, maps, and supplies. A site visit for the timber cut is scheduled for May 19, 2021.

• Approved Hamlin view cut by Parker Tree Service for $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved raising Peter Miller plaque limit from $500 to $750 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursements: $430.36 (boundary paint), $43.00 (maps), $46.17 (tape/paint/pins) (unanimous)
• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Trust for Public Lands advertising Page Pond Forest as Air B&B destination
• Discussed fall 2021 timber harvest; bid to be issued by June
• Tabled accessible trail proposal to June meeting

CIP Advisory Committee

The Meredith Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair, review meeting minutes, and discuss administrative services including the 2021 town and school district meetings, debt service, and expendable trust funds. They will also receive updates on several capital projects, including the library renovation, DPW facility, and department plans.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of 2021 Town and School District Meetings
• Debt Service and Expendable Trust Funds
• Library Renovation and Expansion Project update
• DPW Facility Project update

The Meredith CIP Advisory Committee elected Mark Billings as Chairman and Richard Gerken as Vice-Chairman for the coming year, and approved the draft minutes from October 7, 2020. Updates were provided on the library and DPW projects, including PFAS detection at the DPW site requiring design changes, and a possible water line extension using American Recovery Plan funds. No other formal decisions were made.

• Elected Mark Billings as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Gerken as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2020 minutes as written (unanimous)

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss the Belknap County Conservation District stream restoration program, and continue planning 2021 outreach activities. They will also consider attending the 2021 NHDES Drinking Water Source Protection Conference and set future meeting dates.

• Review of minutes from Nov 17, 2020 and Apr 6, 2021
• Discussion of Belknap County Conservation District stream restoration program
• 2021 NHDES Drinking Water Source Protection Conference (May 19-20)
• Continued discussion of 2021 outreach activities
• Future meeting schedule

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee agreed to move forward with next steps for a potential stream restoration project on Reservoir Brook, including reviewing prior assessments, a site visit, and landowner outreach. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings and set future meeting dates.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Consensus to proceed with Reservoir Brook stream restoration next steps

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop to discuss parking on Waukewan Street, a report from the Short Term Rental Committee, and updates from the Police, Water, and Sewer departments. The regular meeting includes acceptance of minutes, a town manager's report, public comments, and a COVID-19 update. No votes are scheduled on these items; they are for discussion.

• Workshop item W21-14: Parking on Waukewan Street
• Workshop item W21-15: Short Term Rental Committee Report – Discussion
• Workshop item W21-16: Department Updates – Police, Water and Sewer
• Old Business 20-04: COVID-19 update

The Select Board agreed to propose an ordinance designating all of Waukewan Street, except marked boat ramp spots, as no parking from April 1 to November 1. A public hearing will be held at the June 7, 2021 meeting. The board also postponed the short-term rental committee report to May 17 and accepted the April 19 minutes as amended.

• Agreed to propose no-parking ordinance for Waukewan Street (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 7, 2021 on Waukewan Street parking ordinance
• Postponed short-term rental committee report to May 17, 2021
• Accepted April 19, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will consider six applications, including a subdivision of two lots into three, a site plan amendment to convert a former restaurant into a Cultural Arts Center, and several other changes of use and subdivisions. Public hearings may be held on the applications marked with an asterisk if the board accepts them as complete. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its April 6 meeting.

• Subdivision of 18.68 acres into 3 lots at 27 Mercier Drive and N.H. Route 104
• Site plan amendment to convert former restaurant into Cultural Arts Center at 56 Daniel Webster Highway
• Subdivision to create 2 commercial condominium units at 59 & 63 Reservoir Road
• Change of use from storage to automotive service shop at 59 & 63 Reservoir Road
• Change of use from office to 3 multi-family dwellings and subdivision into 3 condos at 104 Main Street

The Meredith Planning Board approved a site plan amendment to convert a former restaurant into a Cultural Arts Center at 56 Daniel Webster Highway, with conditions including signage details, lighting, and stormwater management. The board also approved a subdivision and site plan for two commercial condominium units at 59 & 63 Reservoir Road, including an automotive service shop, with conditions on drainage, parking, and special exception. A public hearing for a residential condominium conversion at 104 Main Street was continued to May 25.

• Approved Cultural Arts Center site plan amendment (6-0)
• Approved subdivision and site plan for 2 commercial condos at 59 & 63 Reservoir Rd (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 3-unit residential condo at 104 Main St to May 25
• Accepted subdivision application for 3 lots at 27 Mercier Dr as complete (6-0)
• Accepted site plan for Cultural Arts Center as complete (6-0)
• Accepted subdivision and site plan for Reservoir Rd as complete (6-0)
• Accepted subdivision and site plan for 104 Main St as complete (6-0)
• Approved April 6, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a workshop and regular meeting. The main item is a public hearing on a proposed ordinance requiring a facility use permit for parking at Leavitt Park, with a $50 fine and towing for violations. The board will also discuss a solar project proposal from the Energy Committee, make appointments, and receive a COVID-19 update.

• Public hearing on new ordinance Section 26-182: Facility Use Permit required for parking at Leavitt Park; $50 fine and towing for violations
• Energy Committee solar project proposal (workshop item W21-13)
• Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustment (alternate to regular)
• Appointment to WWAC (Wastewater Advisory Committee?)
• COVID-19 update (old business 20-04)

The Meredith Select Board approved a new town ordinance section requiring a Facility Use Permit to park at Leavitt Park, with a $50 fine and towing for violations, effective June 1, 2021. The board also appointed Frank Marino to the ZBA and Cheryl Van Vechten to the Waukewan Watershed Association, and approved tax abatements as presented. The Energy Committee received board blessing to continue researching a 100% renewable energy goal for town facilities by 2030.

• Approved new ordinance Section 26-182 requiring Facility Use Permit for Leavitt Park parking, $50 fine and towing (5-0)
• Appointed Frank Marino to Zoning Board of Adjustments, term to 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Van Vechten to Waukewan Watershed Association (5-0)
• Approved tax abatements as presented by Town Assessor (5-0)
• Approved Northeast POW MIA Network Freedom Ride and vigil at Hesky Park on June 17, 2021
• Accepted April 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Village Pathway Committee

This is a notice for a public meeting of the Village Pathway Committee. The agenda contains only the date, time, and location, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting is procedural in nature.

The Meredith Pathways Committee unanimously approved the minutes from March 8, 2021, and accepted recommendations from the Friends Steering Committee to form a Friends of the Laverack Nature Trail group. The trail had reopened on March 29, 2021, with cleanup completed, mulch needed at the Bank end, educational signs and award plaques ordered, and initial monitoring assignments done. A celebration for June 6, 2021, was discussed, and an application for the NH Planners Association Project of the Year award is to be submitted by the end of the week.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendations to form Friends of the Laverack Nature Trail (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and deliberations on six variance requests, including continuations of rehearings for properties on Douglas Drive and Main Street. The board will also reorganize, elect officers, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance for garage with 6-ft side setback (30-ft required) and 8.2-ft rear setback (40-ft required) at 21 Douglas Drive
• Variance for 28.93% lot coverage (25% allowed) at 21 Douglas Drive
• Variance for 53% lot coverage (30% allowed) at 104 Main Street
• Variance to convert office/storage to three-unit residential on 13,214 sq ft (30,000 sq ft required per unit) at 104 Main Street
• Variance for addition with 16.9-ft side setback (20-ft required) at 135 Bear Island

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests, including converting a former Masonic Temple at 104 Main Street into a three-unit residential condominium with 53% lot coverage, and granted variances for additions at 135 Bear Island and 15 Douglas Drive. The board also continued two rehearing cases to May 13 and voted to rehear a special exception case regarding a septic system.

• Granted variance for 3-unit residential conversion at 104 Main Street (5-0)
• Granted variance for 53% lot coverage at 104 Main Street (5-0)
• Granted variance for addition at 135 Bear Island (5-0)
• Granted variance for addition at 15 Douglas Drive (5-0)
• Continued cases #5077 and #5078 to May 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Voted to rehear case #5021 at May 13, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Bruce Reichlen as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Warren Clark as Vice-Chairman (5-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is meeting virtually to continue public hearings on several subdivision proposals, including a boundary line adjustment and subdivision on Reservoir Road, a 63-unit commercial/industrial condominium subdivision, and two residential subdivisions on Pease Road and New Road. The board will also reorganize, elect officers, and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Boundary line adjustment and subdivision of S23 lots 26A, 29, 30, 31 on Reservoir Road
• Subdivision to create 63 commercial/industrial condominium units on Reservoir Road
• Two-lot subdivision of 7.64 acres at 104 Pease Road
• Two-lot subdivision of 143.69 acres at 18 New Road
• Election of officers and approval of March 23, 2021 minutes

The Meredith Planning Board held a virtual meeting and approved several subdivision and boundary line adjustment requests, including the Reservoir Park project's boundary line adjustment and subdivision into two lots, and the creation of 63 commercial/industrial condominium units. The board also approved a two-lot subdivision at 104 Pease Road and a subdivision of 143.69 acres at 18 New Road, both with conditions. Additionally, the board reorganized its officers and appointed members to committees, and discussed a Short Term Rental Committee report with recommendations for potential ordinance changes.

• Approved boundary line adjustment and subdivision of S23 lots 26A, 29, 30, 31 on Reservoir Road, with conditions.
• Approved subdivision to create 63 commercial/industrial condominium units on Reservoir Road, with conditions.
• Approved two-lot subdivision of 7.64 acres at 104 Pease Road, with conditions (5-1 vote).
• Approved subdivision of 143.69 acres into two lots at 18 New Road, with conditions.
• Re-elected John Kreitler as Chairman, Ed Touhey as Vice Chairman, and Richard Gerken as Secretary for 2021-2022.
• Reappointed Ann Butler as Planning Board Representative to Energy Committee and LRPC Commissioner.
• Appointed members to the CIP Committee for 2021-2022.
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting.

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee is meeting to review and consider the minutes from December 29, 2020, elect a chair and vice-chair, and discuss the Reservoir Brook subwatershed analysis. They will also review the 2020 Lake Waukewan results from the NH DES Volunteer Lakes Assessment Program (VLAP) and consider expanded testing. The committee will plan 2021 outreach activities and set the future meeting schedule.

• Review of December 29, 2020 minutes
• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Reservoir Brook subwatershed analysis discussion
• 2020 Lake Waukewan VLAP results and expanded testing
• 2021 outreach activity planning

The Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee approved its December 2020 minutes and elected Donna Van Ness Murphy as Chair and Frank Murphy as Vice Chair. Members reviewed a hydrologic assessment of Reservoir Brook and Monkey Pond, which found that full dredging is not recommended and that culverts are undersized. The committee discussed funding options for culvert replacements and planned follow-up actions with the Belknap County Conservation District.

• Approved December 29, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Donna Van Ness Murphy as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Frank Murphy as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet next on May 4, 2021

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously agreed not to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program grant at this time, instead supporting continued planning for Main Street improvements. The board also discussed a road safety audit, waterfront infrastructure, and tax abatements, and approved the reappointment of Richard Gerkin to the Planning Board.

• Agreed not to apply for the TAP grant now, supporting continued plan development for Main Street.
• Approved the reappointment of Richard Gerkin to the Planning Board, term to expire in 2024.
• Voted to open the cable TV franchise renewal ascertainment process.
• Unanimously agreed to present House Bill 111 information to state legislators, following NH Municipal Association recommendations.
• Accepted the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (Forrester abstained).
• Discussed using American Recovery Plan funds for water service extension to Route 3 and Parade Road; decision deferred.
• Tabled tax abatement recommendations for action at the next meeting.
• Discussed waterfront infrastructure plans, with a recommendation to apply for LWCF grant in 2022.

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Committee approved spending up to $500 for a memorial plaque honoring Peter Miller, to be mounted on a stone at Hamlin. The committee also discussed a possible dredge and fill violation at the Greene project, which was referred to the code enforcement officer. Several other items were discussed but not voted on, including trail work, boundary painting, and a school tent in Page field.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for Peter Miller memorial plaque (motion by Don, second by John)
• No objection to school tent in Page field for May and June
• Referred Greene project possible wetland violation to code enforcement officer

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board conditionally approved a 53.5-acre subdivision into three lots for Stone Bluff Property Holdings, LLC, located at the end of Happy Homes Road and off Meredith Neck Road in the Shoreline District. The approval includes conditions such as revisiting a wetland area, adding a no-further-subdivision deed restriction, and requiring Board of Selectmen approval for road improvements. The board also accepted four applications as complete for public hearings, including a 63-unit commercial condominium subdivision and several lot subdivisions.

• Approved February 23, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (6-0).
• Accepted as complete the boundary line adjustment and subdivision application for Reservoir Park on Reservoir Road (7-0).
• Accepted as complete the 63-unit commercial/industrial condominium subdivision application for Reservoir Park (7-0).
• Accepted as complete the two-lot subdivision application for Donna & Timothy French at 104 Pease Road (7-0).
• Accepted as complete the two-lot subdivision application for Albert Ducharme & Donna Ireland at 18 New Road (7-0).
• Conditionally approved the Stone Bluff Property Holdings, LLC three-lot subdivision with eight conditions, including wetland review, no further subdivision, and Board of Selectmen approval for road improvements (7-0).

Energy Committee

The Meredith Energy Committee voted unanimously to recommend changing all remaining street lights to LED, citing successful past conversions and lower costs. They also agreed to evaluate electric car parking at the new municipal lot and decided to ask the Selectmen to initiate a solar potential analysis at the DPW site and other municipal locations. The committee discussed fiber optic communication and economic development but took no formal action on that topic.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2021 and January 21, 2021 unanimously.
• Approved a motion to recommend changing remaining street lights to LEDs (unanimous).
• Agreed to evaluate electric car parking potential for the new municipal parking lot.
• Decided to ask the Selectmen to allow the Energy Committee to initiate a solar potential analysis at the DPW site and other municipal locations.

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a virtual workshop and regular meeting. The workshop will discuss potential parking and admission changes at Leavitt Beach. The regular meeting includes committee assignments, reappointments, and a COVID-19 update.

• Workshop: Leavitt Beach potential parking/admission changes
• New business: Committee assignments (21-12)
• New business: Reappointments to Planning Board and ZBA (21-13)
• New business: Appointment of Library Trustee Alternate (21-14)
• Old business: COVID-19 update (20-04)

The Meredith Select Board reorganized, electing Jonathan James as Chairman and keeping Vice Chair Torr in his role. The board approved a full slate of committee assignments and made multiple appointments and reappointments to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Library Trustee. The board also agreed to add a proposed Leavitt Beach parking ordinance change to the April 19 agenda.

• Elected Jonathan James as Chairman and Vice Chair Torr as Vice Chairman.
• Approved 2021 committee assignments for Planning Board, CIP, Waukewan Watershed, Belknap Economic Development, and Local Energy.
• Appointed Ann Butler, John Kreitler to Planning Board; Robb Jutton, Bruce Reichlen, David Thorpe to ZBA; Frank Marino as ZBA alternate, all terms to 2024.
• Appointed Virginia Lovett as Library Trustee alternate, term to 2022.
• Agreed to add a proposed Leavitt Beach parking ordinance (facility use permit, $50 fine) to the 4/19 agenda.
• Agreed to hold the April 5th Select Board meeting in person.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to hear and deliberate on six applications for variances and special exceptions, primarily in the Shoreline and Residential Districts. One application (filling in a wetland buffer) has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Application #5013 (withdrawn): fill in wetland buffer, Bay Ridge Drive
• Application #5019: variance for 53% lot coverage (30% allowed), 104 Main Street
• Application #5020: variance to convert office/storage to 3-unit residential, 104 Main Street
• Application #5021: special exception to enclose deck for 740 sq ft, 12 Observatory Road
• Applications #5022 & #5023: special exceptions to add living space, 5 Bear Point Road

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four special exceptions and one variance, and granted continuances for two related variance requests. The board also approved the February 11, 2021 meeting minutes as amended, with one abstention. One application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved special exception for Stephen Woodin to enclose under a deck at 12 Observatory Road, adding 740 sq ft of living space (5-0).
• Approved special exception for Peter Bergquist/Marvin Nominee Trust to add 400 sq ft to the second floor of Building B at 5 Bear Point Road (5-0).
• Approved special exception for Peter Bergquist/Marvin Nominee Trust to add 240 sq ft to the second floor of Building C at 5 Bear Point Road (5-0).
• Approved variance for Mary K. Brindamour Revocable Trust to construct a deck with a 17.3-ft front setback (65 ft required) at 162 Bear Island, with conditions (5-0).
• Granted continuance for Little Pine LLC's variance request to convert an office/storage building to three residential units at 104 Main Street (5-0).
• Granted continuance for Little Pine LLC's variance request to permit 53% lot coverage at 104 Main Street (5-0).
• Approved the February 11, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-1, Girard abstained).
• Withdrawn: DMCK-Ventures, LLC's special exception application for fill in a wetland buffer at Bay Ridge Drive.

Village Pathway Committee

The Meredith Village Pathway Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on March 8, 2021, at 9:00 AM. The agenda contains no specific items, only the notice of the meeting and call-in participation details.

The Meredith Pathways Committee approved spending $219.39 for badges for the Committee and Friends to be used on Laverack Nature Trail. A vote on Friends Steering Committee recommendations was postponed to the April meeting after revisions. The committee also approved the February minutes and discussed trail reopening, awards, and a June celebration.

• Approved the February 8, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved an expenditure of $219.39 for badges for the Committee and Friends for Laverack Nature Trail.
• Tabled a vote on Friends Steering Committee recommendations until the April meeting after revisions.
• Discussed, but did not vote on, recommendations for the June 6, 2021 Celebration Committee.
• Noted the Historical Society will take over tours and maps for the Historical Walking Map.

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public meeting on March 4, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains no specific items, only meeting logistics and call-in instructions.

• Virtual meeting due to emergency orders
• Call-in number: (603) 393-6879
• Email for access issues: [email protected]

The Meredith Conservation Commission unanimously approved a motion to allocate $363 to pay its portion of a bill from Northpoint Engineering related to the culvert project on Page. The commission also approved the minutes from the Dec 17, 2020 meeting as written. No action was taken on the Dredge and Fill report items, which included a dock application and a wetland permit for a 70-unit condominium development.

• Approved the minutes from Dec 17, 2020 as written
• Approved $363 payment to Northpoint Engineering for the Page culvert project
• Took no action on the Linda M. Benson Rev. Trust dock application
• Took no objection to the ZBA application for a special exception at 16 Bay Ridge Drive
• Took no objection to the Grien Inc. wetland permit application for a 70-unit condominium development

Select Board

The Select Board will review the 2021 budget, upcoming Town Meeting warrant articles, and potential changes to Leavitt Beach parking and admission. The meeting also includes consideration of education funding membership and a grant for exotic aquatic plant control.

• Leavitt Beach potential parking and admission changes
• 2021 Budget review
• Town Meeting Warrant/Articles preparation
• Execution of 2021 Exotic Aquatic Plant Control (Milfoil) Grant
• Beach Street Discontinuance

The Select Board agreed to create an ordinance restricting Leavitt Beach parking to Meredith Transfer Station sticker holders from July 1 through Labor Day, with a public hearing set for April 19, 2021. The board also voted to join Coalition Communities 2.0 for education funding, approved a motion to amend the 2021 budget at Town Meeting, and accepted the 2021 milfoil grant. Minutes from February 1 and February 3 were approved as presented or amended.

• Agreed to create ordinance limiting Leavitt Beach parking to transfer station sticker holders (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Coalition Communities 2.0 education funding effort (5-0)
• Approved motion to amend 2021 budget at Town Meeting (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Exotic Aquatic Plant Control (Milfoil) Grant (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2021 regular and non-public meetings (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2021 as amended (5-0)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will hold a virtual public meeting to review and potentially act on several applications, including boundary line adjustments, subdivisions, a site plan for an office building, and a site plan amendment for a boat sales and service business. The board will also hold public hearings on a proposed subdivision and an amendment to subdivision regulations regarding soil-based lot sizing.

• Boundary line adjustment: 6,503 sq ft exchange between Tax Map S01 Lots 2C and 2D at 138 Old Center Harbor Road and 2 Follett Road
• Boundary line adjustment: transfer of three land areas (210-508 sq ft) between Town of Meredith and First Baptist Church at 89 & 91 Main Street and 10 High Street
• Subdivision: 5 acres into three lots at 22 Windsong Place (Tax Map R06 Lot 3)
• Subdivision: 6.52 acres into two lots at 27 Meredith Center Road (Tax Map R10 Lot 6)
• Site plan amendment: change of use to boat sales, service, and repair at 45 Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map S19 Lot 9)

The Meredith Planning Board approved several boundary line adjustments, subdivisions, and site plans, including a 5-acre subdivision into three lots (5-1) and a 6.52-acre subdivision into two lots (5-1). The board also approved a site plan for a commercial building and a site plan amendment for boat sales. A public hearing for the Stone Bluff subdivision was continued to March 23, 2021, and the board adopted soils-based lot sizing regulations.

• Approved boundary line adjustment for Dube properties (6-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment for Town of Meredith & First Baptist Church (6-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment for Kimball properties (6-0)
• Approved 5-acre subdivision into three lots at 22 Windsong Place (5-1)
• Approved 6.52-acre subdivision into two lots at 27 Meredith Center Road (5-1)
• Approved site plan and architectural design review for office building at 48 Jenness Hill Road (6-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for boat sales at 45 Daniel Webster Highway (5-0-1)
• Continued Stone Bluff subdivision public hearing to March 23, 2021 (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to hear and deliberate on multiple variance and special exception requests, including rehearings for a garage and lot coverage at 21 Douglas Drive, and continuances for properties on Cummings Cove, Bay Ridge Drive, Daniel Webster Highway, Spindle Point Road, Hemlock Glen, and Winona Shores. Two applications for 121 Cummings Cove have been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting.

• Variance to build garage with 6' side setback (30' required) and 8.2' rear setback (40' required) at 21 Douglas Drive
• Variance for 28.93% lot coverage (25% allowed) at 21 Douglas Drive
• Special exception for multi-family dwellings on Daniel Webster Highway
• Special exception for road, driveways, and sewer lines through wetlands (1,029 sq ft impact) on Daniel Webster Highway
• After-the-fact variance to retain elevated stone patio at 33 Spindle Point Road

The Meredith Zoning Board approved a special exception for a 70-unit multi-family residential development on Daniel Webster Highway, along with a related wetlands special exception for road, driveway, and sewer construction. The board also granted variances for several residential projects, including an after-the-fact variance for a stone patio and an in-fill addition. Two variance requests for a garage and lot coverage were continued to April, and two applications for Pinewood Place were withdrawn.

• Approved special exception for 70-unit multi-family dwellings (5-0)
• Approved wetlands special exception for road, driveways, sewer lines (5-0)
• Granted after-the-fact variance for elevated stone patio at 33 Spindle Point Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for in-fill addition at 3 Hemlock Glen (5-0)
• Granted variance for deck and screened porch at 162 Winona Shores (5-0)
• Continued variance for garage at 21 Douglas Drive to April 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued variance for lot coverage at 21 Douglas Drive to April 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Withdrawn applications for Pinewood Place LLC at 121 Cummings Cove

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public meeting on February 10, 2021 at 2:00pm for a site walk at the end of Happy Homes Road off Meredith Neck Road, Tax Map U32 Lot 11. The agenda indicates this is solely a site walk, with no other business listed.

• Site walk at Tax Map U32 Lot 11, end of Happy Homes Road off Meredith Neck Road

The Meredith Planning Board conducted a site walk for the proposed Stonebluff Properties 3-lot subdivision, reviewing the proposed cul-de-sac and driveway cuts. No decisions or testimony were taken during the walk, as it was a public meeting but not a public hearing. The board noted that each lot would permit one single-family dwelling.

• Held site walk for Stonebluff Properties 3-lot subdivision (no vote)
• No decisions made during site walk

Village Pathway Committee

The Meredith Village Pathway Committee is meeting virtually on February 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda contains only procedural details for the meeting, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting with call-in participation
• Meeting ID: 850 8494 9028

The committee unanimously approved the December 7, 2020 minutes and reviewed a cash balance of about $34,397. They discussed upcoming educational sign delivery, trail conditions, and plans for a June 5 event. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or planning discussions.

• Approved December 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted cash balance of approximately $34,397 as of Jan 31, 2021
• Planned to receive educational sign panels in March or April
• Assigned members to update Steinwachs and Rotary on panel info
• Set trail closure signs and chains due to icy footing
• Delegated monitoring guidelines to Liz, Barb, Cheryl, and Rod
• Scheduled June 5, 2021 event planning with Carol and Sandy
• Agreed to meet with Karen Thorndike and John Hopper about historical map

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is meeting virtually to review and offer recommendations on the 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. The agenda includes roll call and this review, with no other substantive items listed. The meeting is being held remotely due to emergency orders.

• Review of 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
• Virtual meeting format due to emergency orders

The Select Board reviewed the 2021 Town Meeting warrant ballot articles. They recommended Articles 7-12 (budget and associated articles) and Article 13 (collective bargaining cost items) by a 5-0 vote, and Article 14 (Tucker Mountain Road) by a unanimous roll call vote. No recommendation was made on Articles 1-6 (election articles) or petitioned Articles 15-17 (redistricting and Beach Street items).

• Recommended Articles 7-12 (budget and associated articles) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 13 (collective bargaining cost items) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 14 (Tucker Mountain Road) (5-0)
• No recommendation on Articles 1-6 (election articles)
• No motion on Article 15 (fair nonpartisan redistricting)
• No motion on Article 16 (discontinuance of Beach Street)
• No motion on Article 17 (disposal of Beach Street land)

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board approved the proposed 2021 municipal budget and voted to advance it to town meeting. The board also accepted a $64,990 grant for a fire department generator, approved the DPW collective bargaining agreement, and discussed the DPW building project, education funding, and CATV franchise renewal.

• Approved 2021 municipal budget as presented, advancing to town meeting (5-0)
• Accepted $64,990 EMPG grant for fire department generator, with 50% town match (5-0)
• Approved DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement changes (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from January 4 and January 19, 2021 meetings (5-0 each)
• Agreed to explore resident-only use of Leavitt Beach, requiring public hearing
• Agreed to send letter of interest to NHDOT for Transportation Alternative Program

Trustee of Trust Funds

The Meredith Trustees of Trust Funds will review draft minutes and the December account report, consider a disbursement request for the Meredith Parking ETF and additions to seven ETFs, and discuss upkeep of the WWII Memorial Fund in relation to a library request to assist with moving the memorial and the Beede fund. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Review draft minutes from 10/20/20 meeting and December account report
• Town of Meredith request for disbursement from Meredith Parking ETF
• Additions to 7 ETFs dated 12/11/20
• Discuss upkeep of WWII Memorial Fund and library request to assist with moving memorial and Beede fund

The Trustees approved the October 20 meeting minutes and discussed a December deposit of $1,245,000 to five ETFs, sent by Finance Officer Robert Carpenter to Bank of New Hampshire. They also reviewed a $50,000 withdrawal from the Municipal Parking ETF (75% principal, 25% income) and considered preliminary requests from the library for withdrawals from the WW II Memorial and Edwin Beede funds, but took no formal action on these. Trustee Gartner announced he will not serve another term, and the next meeting was set for April 13, 2021.

• Approved minutes of October 20 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted $1,245,000 December deposit to five ETFs
• Processed $50,000 withdrawal from Municipal Parking ETF (75% principal, 25% income)
• Discussed library's preliminary request for WW II Memorial account withdrawal (no action)
• Discussed library's request for $4,000 from Edwin Beede fund (no action)
• Set next meeting for April 13, 2021

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board will hold a virtual public meeting to review applications and continue public hearings. Items include a proposed major subdivision, a seasonal wedding venue, and a 70-unit multi-family development. The board will also discuss a conceptual subdivision proposal.

• Stone Bluff Property Holdings, LLC: major subdivision of 53.5 acres into 3 lots, Tax Map U32 Lot 11, end of Happy Homes Road & off Meredith Neck Road, Shoreline District
• Golden, LLC: continued hearing for major subdivision of 5 acres into 4 lots, Tax Map R06 Lot 3, 22 Windsong Place, Residential District
• Carol & Ralph Bickford: continued hearing for seasonal wedding venue site plan, Tax Map S02 Lot 21, 51 Smith Farm Road, Residential and Forestry Rural Districts
• Grien Inc.: continued hearing for site plan for 70 multi-family units, 19 buildings, and subdivision into 70 condominium units, Tax Map S19 Lot 61, Daniel Webster Highway, Commercial Route 3 South District
• Frank Marino: conceptual discussion of proposed subdivision

The Meredith Planning Board approved a site plan and subdivision for 70 multi-family condominium units at Tax Map S19 Lot 61 on Daniel Webster Highway, with 17 conditions including special exceptions from the ZBA and various permits. The board also approved a seasonal wedding venue site plan for Carol & Ralph Bickford at 51 Smith Farm Road with 11 conditions, despite concerns about noise and site discrepancies. Two applications were accepted as complete and continued to the February 23, 2021 public hearing.

• Approved Grien Inc. site plan and subdivision for 70 condominium units (5-0)
• Approved Grien Inc. architectural design for 19 buildings (5-0)
• Approved Bickford seasonal wedding venue site plan with 11 conditions (4-1)
• Accepted Stone Bluff Property Holdings major subdivision application as complete (5-0)
• Continued Golden, LLC public hearing to February 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Bickford public hearing to February 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved December 22, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 7, 2021 site walk minutes (4-0)

Energy Committee

The Meredith Energy Committee met virtually and discussed ongoing projects, including the replacement of approximately 45 street lights by NH Electric Cooperative, the library heating/cooling improvements, and the DPW building's geothermal design. The committee agreed to pursue solar panels on the landfill and to include electric car charging in the new municipal lot off Plymouth Street. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Agreed to pursue solar panels on the landfill
• Agreed to incorporate electric car charging in new municipal lot off Plymouth Street

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss two new business items: the relocation of the NE Pond Hockey Classic to Lake Waukewan and plans for the upcoming Town Meeting. No decisions are noted on the agenda; these items are for discussion.

• Relocation of NE Pond Hockey Classic to Lake Waukewan
• Town Meeting Plans

The board agreed by consensus to allow the NE Pond Hockey Classic to relocate to Lake Waukewan if ice conditions on Meredith Bay are poor. They also supported submitting an interest letter for a Transportation Alternatives Grant for Main Street improvements, with no firm commitment. In non-public session, they unanimously approved tax deed waiver requests.

• Permitted NE Pond Hockey Classic on Lake Waukewan if necessary (consensus)
• Supported submitting interest letter for Transportation Alternatives Grant for Main Street improvements
• Approved tax deed waiver requests (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual public meeting to hear and deliberate on nine appeals, including continuances from December 2020. The appeals seek variances and special exceptions for non-conforming structures in the Shoreline District, involving properties on Cummings Cove, Bear Point Road, and Bay Ridge Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to relocate non-conforming structure at 121 Cummings Cove (setback 54.5 ft vs 65 ft required)
• Special exception to add living space to non-conforming structure at 121 Cummings Cove
• Variance to move structure at 5 Bear Point Road (front setback 16.7 ft vs 65 ft required)
• Special exception to add second floor to structures at 5 Bear Point Road (buildings A, B, C)
• Special exception-wetlands to place fill 31 ft in buffer (50 ft required) on Bay Ridge Drive

The Meredith Zoning Board of Adjustment heard multiple applications for a property at 5 Bear Point Road. It denied variances to move or modify non-conforming structures (buildings A, B, and C) because they failed to meet the spirit of the ordinance, lacked hardship, and were contrary to public interest. The board approved a special exception to add a second floor to building A, subject to conditions including NHDES Shoreland permit amendment. Two special exception applications for buildings B and C were withdrawn by the applicant. Two other cases (Pinewood Place LLC) were continued to the February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Denied variance to move non-conforming structure at 5 Bear Point Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception to add second floor to building A at 5 Bear Point Road (5-0)
• Denied variance to modify footprint of building B at 5 Bear Point Road (4-1, Thorpe dissenting)
• Withdrawn special exception for building B at 5 Bear Point Road
• Denied variance to replace building C at 5 Bear Point Road (5-0)
• Withdrawn special exception for building C at 5 Bear Point Road
• Continued two Pinewood Place LLC cases to February 11, 2021 meeting
• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Meredith Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting virtually on January 7, 2021, at 7:00 PM, due to emergency orders. The agenda is not provided, so the specific items to be discussed or decided are unknown. Participation is available by phone, with email support for access issues.

• Virtual meeting due to emergency orders
• Call-in participation available at (603) 393-6879
• Email support for access issues: [email protected]

The Meredith Conservation Commission unanimously approved a motion to allocate $363 to pay its portion of a bill from Northpoint Engineering related to the Page culvert project. The commission also reviewed several wetland permit applications, taking no action on one and expressing no objection to two others, including a 70-unit condominium development. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and planning for 2021 projects.

• Approved $363 payment to Northpoint Engineering for Page culvert project (unanimous)
• Took no action on Linda M. Benson Rev. Trust dock application (Powers Road)
• No objection to David McKeough ZBA application for fill in wetland buffer (16 Bay Ridge Drive)
• No objection to Grien Inc. wetland permit for 70-unit condominium development (Route 3 South)

Planning Board

The Meredith Planning Board is holding a public meeting for a site walk at a property on Daniel Webster Highway (Tax Map S19 Lot 61). The agenda indicates this is a site inspection, with no listed decisions or discussion items beyond the walk itself.

• Site walk at Tax Map S19 Lot 61 on Daniel Webster Highway

The Meredith Planning Board conducted a site walk for a proposed development on Tax Map 19, Lot 61, reviewing the road alignment, wetland crossing, culvert removal area, and locations of the first two multi-unit buildings. The group did not walk the full road length due to snow cover. No formal decisions were made during the site walk.

• Held site walk for Tax Map 19, Lot 61 (no vote taken)
• Observed road alignment, wetland crossing, and culvert removal area
• Identified locations of first two multi-unit buildings and nearby property line
• Decided not to walk full road length due to snow cover

Select Board

The Meredith Select Board is holding a virtual workshop to review plans for Shep Brown's, a request to discontinue Tucker Mountain Road, and the 2021 budget. The regular meeting includes acceptance of prior minutes, a COVID-19 update, and public comment periods. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of plans for Shep Brown's (W21-01)
• Tucker Mountain Road discontinuance request (W21-02)
• 2021 Budget review (W21-03)
• Acceptance of 12-21-2020 meeting minutes
• COVID-19 update (20-04)