Meredith public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The board approved a site plan amendment for Annalee Dolls LLC to build a coffee shop at 339 Daniel Webster Highway. The architectural design review was continued to January 2023 for further revisions.

• Approved site plan for coffee shop at 339 Daniel Webster Highway (5-2)
• Continued Architectural Design review for Annalee Dolls LLC to January 24, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-2)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved December 7, 2022 site walk minutes (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board granted two special exceptions for residential property improvements. One allows for a second-story addition to a bunkhouse, and the other permits a wetland crossing for future home access.

• Approved second-level addition of 707 sq. feet at 32 Dale Road with condition of no oven/range (5-0)
• Approved wetland crossing for future dwelling access at Fortsalong Rd. (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Pathway Committee

The committee unanimously approved the leadership slate for 2023. Members also approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected 2023 Co-Chairs Liz Lapham and Cheryl Wilson (Unanimous)
• Elected 2023 Secretary Lissa Goodby (Unanimous)
• Elected 2023 Treasurer Janis Roberts (Unanimous)

Energy Committee

The committee approved the minutes from November 9, 2022. Members reviewed the solar project, noting that DPW offices will not receive solar installations, while other municipal buildings will. The committee is also evaluating the installation of EV charging stations at municipal lots.

• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes
• Determined no solar will be installed on DPW offices

Planning Board

The Planning Board performed a site walk at 339 DWH to observe the proposed location of a 13 x 48 building and drive-thru lanes. No formal decisions were made; the walk served to observe site layout and parking changes. New plans and lighting details are expected to be submitted to staff.

Select Board

The Select Board approved using $500,000 from the unassigned fund balance to lower the town's portion of the 2022 tax rate. Additional actions included funding for the Shep Brown’s Landing project and a land transfer on Bear Island.

• Authorized $500,000 from unassigned fund balance to reduce town tax rate from $4.90 to an estimated $4.69 (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 from Waterfront Expendable Trust Fund for Shep Brown’s Landing plan updates and permitting (5-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 public meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Cortland Findlay as a regular Planning Board member through March 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign deed transferring .43 acres on Bear Island to the Dolans for $122,500 and a pedestrian easement (5-0)
• Decided to maintain resident-only parking for the Leavitt Beach ADA user facility

Conservation Commission

The Commission authorized repairs to Page Pond Dam and approved a $31,900 budget for 2023. They also approved an invasive treatment contract and several vendor payments. A report was provided on dredge and fill recommendations for three local properties.

• Authorized King Stoneworks to repair Page Pond Dam for an estimated $70,000
• Approved 2023 budget request of $31,900 (unanimous)
• Authorized Full Circle Forestry to spray Page II field in Fall 2023 for $3,500
• Approved payment to PC Hogan for $875 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Full Circle Forestry for $280
• Approved payment to Middleton for $153.16 (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended no objection to LeeAnn Hardwell's wetland crossing application

Planning Board

The Board approved a site plan to convert a duplex unit into a commercial child care facility and a boundary line adjustment on Blake Road. A proposal for a drive-thru coffee shop was continued to December 27, 2022, pending further architectural and stormwater details.

• Approved site plan for Commercial Child Care Facility at 31 Lang Street (5-0)
• Approved Boundary Line Adjustment for Tax Map R12 Lot 2 and R13 Lot 19 (5-0)
• Continued site plan and architectural review for coffee shop at 339 Daniel Webster Highway to 12/27/2022 (5-0)
• Accepted site plan application for 31 Lang Street as complete (5-0)
• Accepted site plan and architectural applications for 339 Daniel Webster Highway as complete (5-0)
• Accepted boundary line adjustment application for Blake Road as complete (5-0)

Planning Board

The board approved a 14.25-acre subdivision into four lots and a site plan to convert a duplex into a 3-unit multifamily building. Both approvals were granted with specific conditions regarding permits and fire safety standards.

• Approved subdivision of 14.25 acres into four lots at 200 Pease Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan to convert duplex to 3-unit multifamily use at 18 Stevens Ave (7-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 Site Walk minutes (5-0)
• Accepted 18 Stevens Ave site plan application as complete (7-0)
• Declined to vote on October 25 minutes due to lack of quorum

Select Board

The Select Board authorized the expenditure of $274,015 from an expendable trust fund to replace Fire Department Scott Air-Paks. The Board also approved the public meeting minutes from November 7, 2022.

• Approved $274,015 expenditure for Fire Department Scott Air-Pak purchase (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 public meeting minutes (3-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved a special exception for a new commercial childcare facility and granted several variances and special exceptions for residential property modifications, including a multi-family conversion and a wetland buffer impact.

• Approved commercial childcare facility at 31 Lang Street (5-0)
• Approved conversion of duplex to multi-family use at 18 Stevens Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variance for 3 dwelling units on 7,389 sq. ft. lot at 18 Stevens Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variance for deck 14.76 feet from front setback at 43 Lang Street (4-0)
• Approved accessory apartment above garage at 33 Needle Eye Road (5-0)
• Approved after-the-fact special exception for 1,917 sq. ft. wetland buffer impact at 54 Livingston Road (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Energy Committee

The committee received a status update confirming that the PPA, PILOT, and Lease Agreement have been executed. Members discussed the potential use of over $27,000 in ARPPA funds for municipal building LED lighting. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board authorized the signing of a Solar Power Lease Agreement and a Solar Power Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement. The board also nominated Stephanie Maltais to the Lakes Region Planning Commission.

• Approved Solar Power Lease Agreement and Solar Power Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (4-0)
• Nominated Stephanie Maltais to the Lakes Region Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 Public Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to consult Town Counsel regarding parking and fence concerns at 26 Patrician Shores

Conservation Commission

The Commission decided to close bike trails not authorized by the MCC. The board also reviewed a $55,000 budget for Page Dam repairs and a preliminary 2023 budget. Recommendations were made regarding wetland mitigation and a proposed subdivision on Pease Road.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to close unauthorized Page Bike Trails
• Recommended acceptance of consultant's mitigation measure for 54 Livingston Road
• Issued 'No Objection' for proposed 4-lot subdivision at 200 Pease Road

Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee

The committee approved the 2022 VLAP Report and recommended the town fund five additional test panels and a $2,392.32 dissolved oxygen monitor. Members also discussed water quality concerns including phosphorus and chloride levels. The Reservoir Brook Instream Strategic Wood Addition Project was reported as completed.

• Approved August 2, 2022 minutes
• Accepted 2022 VLAP Report and recommendation to request town funding for five additional test panels at $200 per panel, per year
• Accepted recommendation to request town funding for a Dissolved Oxygen monitor and sensor cable totaling $2,392.32

Planning Board

The Planning Board performed a site walk at 200 Pease Road to observe the proposed 4 lot subdivision. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment to convert a building into 10 multifamily units and authorized several other land-use applications. The board also accepted the 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program recommendations for submission to the Selectboard.

• Approved conversion of 28 Lang Street to 10 multifamily units (4-1)
• Approved subdivision of 15.11 acres into two lots on Winona Road (5-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment for 55 and 81 Water Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment to convert 4 tent sites to RV sites at 189 N.H. Route 25 (5-0)
• Accepted 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted subdivision application for 200 Pease Road for future hearing (5-0)
• Recommended Stephanie Maltais as LRPC Commissioner (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)