TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH PLANNING BOARD 2200 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI

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1 TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH PLANNING BOARD 2200 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI PORTSMOUTH PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting March 11, 2015 Members Present: Guy Bissonnette, Edward Lopes, Kathleen Wilson, David Garceau, Michael James, Luke Harding and Ryan Tibbetts Members Absent: none Others Present: Leon Lesinski, Administrative Officer, Planning Board and Atty. Kevin Gavin, Town Solicitor The Meeting was called to order by Mr. Bissonnette at 7:00 p.m. 1. Agenda Continuances/Modifications Mr. Lesinski handed out a revised findings of facts to the board members for agenda item # 8, Brian Antonio/Hog Island, Inc., AP 69, lot 172 (Chesawanok Avenue and Bay View Avenue) Approval of the Master, Preliminary and Final Plan approval for three lot subdivision on Hog Island which was submitted by the applicants attorney, Vernon L. Gorton. 2. Minutes for Planning Board Meeting of February 11, 2015 MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. James, to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2015 meeting. All in favor. So voted. 3. Anthony Russo/Jamie Schiliro, AP 44, Lot 18B (Russo Road) Advisory Opinion to the Zoning Board of Review for Special Use Permit to establish a Pet Salon/Groomer business John Vitkevich, 119 Hummock Avenue, appearing as the developer, represented the applicants. He requested an advisory opinion for a special use permit for a pet salon in a commercial development at Russo Road and West Main Road. He distributed a revised site plan. He noted that RIDEM requires additional area for the septic system and that frontage and side setback for the 3200 square foot building meet regulation. Mr. Bissonnette called for public comment. There was none. In response to Mr. Lopes, Mr. Vitkevich explained that once the special use permit is approved by the Zoning Board of Review, he will submit a request for approval for the proposed administrative subdivision which transfers a 40 foot strip of land from Lot 18B to Lot 18A. He also noted that the Portsmouth Fire Chief verbally approved the plan and his written statement is pending. Mr. Vitkevich continued with an explanation of the RIDEM septic requirements for the pet salon. He noted that water usage for the pet salon, currently operating on the opposite side of West Main Road, is far below the RIDEM septic requirement for a pet grooming business but that the proposed septic system meets the requirement of 1000 gallons per day. Mr. Vitkevich noted that the parking was reduced in accordance with the Design Review Board recommendation

2 March 11, 2014 page 2 and that the drainage plan was designed for a 5000 square foot building. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding, to make a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review for Anthony Russo/Jamie Schiliro, AP 44, Lot 18B (Russo Road) subject to the applicant receiving and submitting to the Planning Board administrative officer an approval letter from the Portsmouth fire chief. All in favor. So voted. 4. Global Country of World Peace/Portsmouth RI Commercial, LLC, AP 29, Lots 31, 32 and 32A (East Main Road & Sprague Street) Advisory Opinion to the Zoning Board of Review for a Special Use Permit to establish a Retail business/office development David P. Martland, Esq., Silva, Thomas, Martland & Offenberg, Ltd., 1100 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI appeared representing the petitioners with a request for an advisory opinion for a special use permit to the Zoning Board of Review for a two building, commercial subdivision at the corner of East Main Road and Sprague Street. The special use permit is necessary for the retail/office buildings, which exceed 15,000 square feet and for the proposed drive-through window for a bank. Atty. Martland is also seeking approval for a shared parking facility of 79 spaces. Atty. Martland qualified the project engineer, Alan Carpenter, P.E., CPH Inc., 529 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT. Mr. Carpenter presented his resume and experience. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding to accept Alan Carpenter, P.E., CPH Inc., 529 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT. as an expert in the field of civil engineering. All in favor. So voted. Mr. Carpenter gave a description of the 2.9-acre site, which slopes from west to east with about 6 feet of fall across the property. The site is partially wooded and low vegetation shrubbery. The drainage pattern is from west to east, which is captured by a catch basin on East Main Road. The plan proposes two accesses along East Main Road and Sprague Street. In addition, the site shares an easement with the pool business site abutting to the north, with additional access to East Main Road. The plan indicates two retail/commercial buildings. The southern building is serviced by a septic system to the west of the northern building. The northern building is serviced by a larger septic system located the west of the southern building. The plan indicates shared parking with 79 spaces, which is a reduction from the requirement in order to save green space. The plan also indicates an additional eleven spaces behind the buildings to the west. In response to Mr. Bissonnette, Mr. Carpenter explained that the existing cemetery is outside the development area and 100 feet from the septic system. Mr. Martland stated that the access is open. Mr. Carpenter noted that the tenant for the southern building is Dollar General but there are no tenants to date for the northern structure. To accommodate the Portsmouth Design Review Board (DRB), Mr. Carpenter explained that three facades (front and sides) of both buildings are sided with Hardie Plank clapboard above four-foot high brick base. Gooseneck lamps will highlight

3 March 11, 2014 page 3 building signage. Windows feature divided lights and fabric awnings. The southern (larger) building will have mirrored windows because the interior walls are for retail displays. The south façade of the northern building features a bank drive-through window, which is allowable through a special use permit. Mr. Carpenter noted that the dumpster to the rear of the building is in a wooden enclosure. He noted that existing vegetation and additional plantings should obstruct the view of the rear of the building from Sprague Street. Mr. James noted that the abutting lot to the north is served by a well. He inquired as to whether or not the setbacks for the northern septic system comply with regulations. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding to accept Thomas J. Principe, III, P.E., Principe Company, Inc., Engineering Division, Tiverton, RI as registered professional engineer in the State of Rhode Island as an expert in the field of civil engineering for the purposes of the petition for Global Country of World Peace/Portsmouth RI Commercial, LLC, AP 29, Lots 31, 32 and 32A (East Main Road & Sprague Street). All in favor. So voted Thomas Principe, P.E., The Principe Company, Inc., Tiverton, RI gave a brief explanation the soil testing and design of the two septic systems, which is pending RIDEM approval. He was unaware of a well on the abutting property. Mr. James stated that the well was not flagged as public. Mr. Principe noted that design alterations or agreements with the abutting property owner will have to be considered if the septic system does not meet the 100 foot setback from the well. Atty. Martland stated that the developer, Gary Eucalitto, also present, agreed to continue the Hardie Plank siding, the brick base and the mirrored windows on the rear of the buildings. In response to Mr. Bissonnette, Gary Eucalitto, 55 Prospectors Lane, Torrington, CT, developer explained that the proposed standing seam metal flat roof has a 30-year warranty and experiences fewer leaks, greater strength and a longer life. Mr. Tibbitts commented that in his experience with the Navy, with weather incidents of gale force winds, these roofs sustained limited damage by comparison. In response to Mr. Lopes, Mr. Carpenter explained the landscaping of a sloped strip just beyond the north side of the northern building. Referring to the plan, Mr. Carpenter explained the storm water drainage plan, pointing out the location of all drainage structures. He noted that pre-development drainage run off will be reduced postdevelopment and that water quality requirements are met by the design. In response to Ms. Wilson, Mr. Carpenter confirmed that the width of the drive opening on East Main Road is 36 feet but is pending RIDOT approval. He commented that the drive is located to the north of the site in order to disperse the traffic evenly between the two buildings and to accommodate truck access to the southern building which features a delivery entrance on its north façade. Both the accesses on East Main Rd and Sprague Street were located as far away from the controlled intersection as possible.

4 March 11, 2014 page 4 In response to Mr. Lopes, Mr. Carpenter explained the functioning of the smart structure or weir in the drainage plan. He also reviewed the landscape plan. He noted that the existing vegetation and trees along the western boundary is maintained as much as possible in order to buffer the residential. New landscaping includes shrubbery along the parking lot, street trees located so as not to impact lighting, and river rock to direct run off, all of which will enhance the visual appearance of the site. Mr. Carpenter reviewed the lighting plan. The pole lights are reduced to 20 feet tall and gooseneck fixtures are added to the buildings. The lighting levels were reviewed to ensure a zero foot candle level at the property lines. Mr. Carpenter noted that the Portsmouth Fire Chief has not reviewed the plan. Mr. Bissonnette suggested that a review would be a good safeguard. Mr. Bissonnette called for public comment. Paul Kesson, 3241 East Main Road stated that his home is directly across the street. Presenting photographs from an August 2010 storm, he expressed concern that his property receives considerable drainage from the site. He also stated that truck lights from the site light the back wall of his home and that he is concerned about the proposed 20-foot light poles. He noted that RIDOT has agreed to rebuild his front yard and his driveway. He has engaged an engineer to review the proposed drainage plan. Mr. Kesson requested the numbers for the RIDOT and RIDEM permits. Atty. Martland requested a letter from the town s building inspector to RIDOT that states that the town is aware of the proposed development. RIDOT will not process the permit application without this letter. He agreed to present the permit numbers and updated plans to Mr. Kesson. Mr. Kesson allowed the Planning Board to enter his photos the record. Ms. Wilson gave an update on the RIDOT project and future work on East Main Road near the site. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding to make a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review for Global Country of World Peace/Portsmouth RI Commercial, LLC, AP 29, Lots 31, 32 and 32A (East Main Road & Sprague Street) subject to the following conditions: 1. The plan adhere to the Advisory Opinion of the Portsmouth Design Review Board, dated March 2, 2015, including all recommendations set forth in said opinion. 2. The applicant obtains the letter of acceptance from the Portsmouth Fire Chief. 3. The rear of the two plan structures will be surfaced with hardy plank clapboard versus vertical siding and have shadow windows. 4. The applicant will investigate the set back for the well on the abutting property to the north (pool shop) to determine if it impacts the RIDEM ISDS permit for the septic system servicing the proposed structure know as Dollar General. 5. The drive-through window for the proposed structure to the north is limited in use to a bank drive up teller. 6. The applicant will investigate the placement of the East Main Road curb cut to be in line with the driveway associated with the property owned by Mr. Paul Kesson, located across the street at 3241 East Main Road. All in favor. So voted.

5 March 11, 2014 page Properties, LLC, AP 51, lot 35 (1596 West Main Road) Advisory Opinion to the Zoning Board of Review for the construction of a new commercial building Paul Norbury, 116 Harvest Drive, applicant appeared with a request for an advisory opinion to the Zoning Board of Review for a 12,000 square foot retail/office complex at 1596 West Main Road, the former site of Viking Marine. The site area is just below one acre. He gave a brief description of the site plan and the proposed structure. He noted that the proposed septic is designed for 2000 gallons per day which will accommodate physicians offices. He also explained the signage and lighting. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding to accept Mr. Thomas J. Principe, III, P.E., Principe Company, Inc., Engineering Division as registered professional engineer in the State of Rhode Island and as an expert in the field of civil engineering for the purposes of the petition for 122 Properties, LLC, AP 51, lot 35 (1596 West Main Road). All in favor. So voted. Mr. Principe, noting that the site is just south of the Mobil Station on West Main Road, explained the existing site conditions and the trench septic system (to be removed). The site has a significant amount of existing impervious surface, which was factored into the drainage calculations. RIDEM has approved the soil testing for the site and RIDEM septic system approval is pending. Referring to the Grading & Utility Plan, Mr. Principe explained the building site details including sidewalks, plantings, parking and travel way to the rear, an enclosed dumpster, and the septic system (raised, bottomless sand filter system). The existing stockade fence and retaining walls along the eastern and southern boundaries will be retained. He has agreed with Mr. McGlinn, Portsmouth Water and Fire District to utilize the existing water service drop with one meter for the building. The existing utility pole in the southwest corner of the property is replaced by underground electric service. The plan proposes installation of a new gas line from the opposite side of West Main Road. The existing curb opening along West Main Road will be maintained and utilized pending RIDOT PAP approval. Mr. Principe explained the drainage system for the site, which slopes from south to north. He highlighted a proposed swale along the northern boundary. He noted that post development surface water run off will not exceed existing run off according to the drainage calculations. In response to Mr. Harding, Mr. Norbury noted that he owns and maintains the development. In response to Mr. Lopes, Mr. Principe explained that the Portsmouth Fire Chief is satisfied with the development but may require the installation of a fire hydrant. The building does not have sprinklers. Mr. Norbury noted that there are no prospective tenants. Mr. Bissonnette called for public comment. John Vitkevich, 119 Hummock Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed development. Mr. Bissonnette asked Mr. Norbury and Mr. Principe to consider connecting the site by travel way to the Mobil Station site abutting to the north in order to assist traffic flow along West Main Road. MOTION: Mr. Harding made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lopes to make a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review for 122 Properties, LLC, AP 51, Lot 35,

6 March 11, 2014 page 6 (1596 West Main Road) subject to the following conditions: 1. The petition and plan adhere to the Advisory Opinion of the Portsmouth Design Review Board, dated March 2, 2015, including all recommendations set forth in said advisory opinion. 2. The applicant obtains the letter of acceptance from the Portsmouth Fire Chief. 3. The applicant will investigate connecting the site by a roadway to the commercial development abutting to the north (Mobile gas station). All in favor. So voted. 6. Prescott Point, LLC, AP 55, Lot 1A (2547 West Main Road) Concept Design Review and Advisory Opinion for zoning changes for a Planned Resort Development Atty. Laurent L. Rousseau, Moore Virgadamo & Lynch, LTD., Middletown, RI appeared representing the petitioner for a concept review of a plan to convert the current nursing home development into a Planned Unit Development (PUD). He also requested an advisory opinion to the Town Council for an amendment to the zoning ordinance, Article V, Subsection A (Table of Use Regulations), Number 14 under which a Planned Resort Development would be allowable in R30 zones. Mr. Christopher C. Bicho, Mgr, Landing 1, LLC, Prescott Point, LLC, 543 Thames Street, Newport RI, gave a brief history of the development which was originally approved in 2005 as the Freedom Bay Retirement Community, which went bankrupt in The current owners acquired the development in Subsequently the Zoning Board of Review lifted the resident 55-year age restriction. Mr. Bicho noted the improvements and new construction of residential units since He stated that the plan change is requested due to market changes that lessen the demand for a nursing home in the area. Given the slow pace of the condominium market, Mr. Bicho is proposing a less dense, more typical development. The plan eliminates a 161-unit condominium structure and proposes a land condominium with single family residential units which would be marketed to individuals, aged 55 and older. The plan also eliminates a 60,000 square foot commercial building and proposes 6 single family residences in its place. The new septic plant will discharge on site. The plan reduces the size of the clubhouse but maintains outdoor amenities like the pool and tennis courts. Mr. Bissonnette and Mr. Harding commented that the Planning Board would favor and request an LMI (low to moderate income housing) consideration from the applicants, either within the development or off site. Mr. Bissonnette commented that he would look favorable on public access to the water views. He also questioned Mr. Bicho on a second, emergency fire access. Mr. Bicho pointed out the plan s secondary, paved access. He also noted that the Middletown portion of the development was re-zoned for multi-family use. He also noted that the proposed plan, with smaller lots and houses, is not conducive to younger families and would not present a drain on the town or the school system. He noted a lot unit that would be a dedicated connection to Burma Road when the town acquires a necessary piece of land. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding to qualify Ms. Lynn

7 March 11, 2014 page 7 Small, Northeast Engineers & Consultants, Middletown, RI as registered professional engineer in the State of Rhode Island and as an expert in the field of civil engineering. All in favor. So voted. Lynn Small, P.E., Northeast Engineers & Consultants, Middletown, RI appeared as the project engineer. She noted that the plan proposes two areas of development, one with 6 single residential units on the eastern boundary along West Main Road and another that features a single family project with interior roadways to the west. She noted that the Portsmouth Fire Department is comfortable with the road layout but would prefer hydrant connections to town water service. Ms. Small noted the necessary waivers for the proposed plan. Road width is reduced to 24 feet. The distance of some structures to the interior road center-line is reduced below the required 55 feet. In one or more areas of the roadway, maximum grades at the center-line may exceed the required 9% in order to match the existing topography. Certain road curves and turns are reduced below the required limits. Ms. Small briefly described water service, the septic treatment plant and considerations for the storm water management plan. Atty. Rousseau summarized the plan review, stating that the plan proposes 10 less residential units for a total of 139, eliminates institutional care and commercial buildings, and reduces the bedroom count from 536 to 480. Referring to a draft of an amendment, he explained the change to the zoning ordinance needed to allow the Planned Resort Development and requested a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board to the Town Council. He noted that the existing owners in the Beach Hill Condominium must first unanimously approve the plan change within the master condominium documents. He stated that the owners and the developer are close to an agreement upon which he would go to the Town Council for the zoning ordinance change. Mr. Bissonnette called for public comment. Paticia Steel, 45 Freedom Trail Drive commented that the bridge that crosses a stream on the site appears to be in bad shape. She asked that the engineer look at the bridge. She expressed concern on the impact the proposed development would have on the existing Beach Hill section where she resides. Mr. Rousseau noted that the developer could not go forward with the proposed plan without unanimous approval from current unit owners. Ron Lucksinger, 20 Pages Way, President, Board of Directors, Beach Hill Condominium, Prescott Point conveyed that the Board of Directors is in full support of the proposed, Prescott Point revised Phase II plan. The Board of Directors favors the conversion to 3 bedroom homes allowing unobstructed views of Narragansett Bay, the conversion of the commercial structures to single family homes, which would reduce traffic from West Main Road and the potential increase in sales velocity for the overall development. Mr. Lucksinger noted that he represents 53 homeowners, owning 30 units. Robert Steel, 45 Freedom Trail Drive gave his support for the plan. He inquired about the necessary zoning changes for the revised plan. Atty. Rousseau stated that the area of the original commercial development is zoned R30 but that the commercial use was

8 March 11, 2014 page 8 allowable as ancillary to the original assisted living/retirement development under a special use permit. He explained that any amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that pertains to the development must be consistent with any amendment to the condominium development documents, which can only be changed by a unanimous agreement of the current homeowners. He further stated that any approval by the Planning Board also has to be consistent with both the Zoning Ordinance and the condominium development documents. Mr. Bissonnette concurred and explained that all changes are recorded and run with the land. Mr. Steel requested that changes be referenced by date on further communications and plans. Mr. Bissonnette concurred with his request. Noel Ashworth, 110 Rebels Way noted that he and his wife are original homeowners in the development. He spoke favorably of Mr. Bicho and his role in the success of the community under Prescott Point. He gave his support for the proposed plan revisions. MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding, to make a favorable advisory opinion to the Town Council for an amendment to the Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance, Article V, Subsection A (Table of Use Regulations), Number 14, under R30, that N would be changed to Y* including the appropriate footnote therein, as presented in a draft submitted by Atty. Laurent L. Rousseau, Moore Virgadamo & Lynch, LTD., Middletown, RI to the Portsmouth Planning Board on March 11, 2015, thus allowing Planned Resort Developments in R30 zones and to further direct the Planning Board Administrative Officer to hold the letter which conveys this favorable recommendation to the Town Council until Atty. Rousseau requests that the letter be sent. All in favor. So voted. 7. Joan M. DeMello Trust, AP 54, Lot 17 (346 Vanderbilt Lane) Approval of the Preliminary Plan Decision MOTION: Ms. Wilson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Tibbetts, to approve the preliminary plan decision for Joan M. DeMello Trust, AP 54, Lot 17 (346 Vanderbilt Lane) as prepared by Leon Lesinski, the Planning Board Administrative Officer. All in favor. So voted. 8. Brian Antonio/Hog Island, Inc., AP 69, lot 172 (Chesawanok Avenue and Bay View Avenue) Approval of the Master, Preliminary and Final Plan Decision for three lot subdivision on Hog Island MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding, to approve the master, preliminary and final plan decision for Brian Antonio/Hog Island, Inc., AP 69, lot 172 (Chesawanok Avenue and Bay View Avenue) as prepared by Leon Lesinski, the Planning Board Administrative Officer with the inclusion therein of Paragraph # 6, Findings of Fact which was submitted by the applicants attorney, Vernon L. Gorton. All in favor. So voted. 9. Daniel Witteveen/Newport Land Management, LLC, AP 36, lot 42 (71 April Lane) Approval of the Preliminary Plan Decision MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harding, to approve the preliminary plan decision for Daniel Witteveen/Newport Land Management, LLC, AP 36,

9 March 11, 2014 page 9 lot 42 (71 April Lane) as prepared by Leon Lesinski, the Planning Board Administrative Officer. All in favor. So voted. 10. Discuss Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) and report of AIPC activities Ms. Wilson reported on the meetings of the AIPC and the progress in the new director s search. She noted that the AIPC hired an office assistant. 11. Review Status of Revised Comprehensive Community Plan and the Deconstruction Report of the current Comprehensive Plan Gary Crosby, Town Planner requested that the Planning Board members review the deconstruction of the current Comprehensive Community Plan. 12. Render an Advisory Opinion to the Town Council for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment proposed by the Town Planner under Article XV, Sections B and C for an amended definition of Agriculture and the conduct of non-farm activities on lands principally used for agriculture Gary Crosby, Town Planner reviewed the draft of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of a definition of agriculture and the conduct of non-farm activities on farms. He wrote the amendment due to a change in state law, which, in the definition section of agriculture, concludes with a policy statement that allows for the mixed-use of farms and farmlands for other forms of enterprise including other special events. He also noted that the Town s Comprehensive Community Plan upholds viable means of supporting agriculture. He proposed the Zoning Ordinance change to Article II Definitions, Agriculture by adding the following statement from the state statute, Title 2, Agriculture and Forestry, Chapter 2-23, Right to Farm, Section which reads: The mixed-use of farms and farmlands for other forms of enterprise including, but not limited to, the display of antique farm equipment, retail sales, tours, classes, petting, feeding and viewing of animals, hay rides, crop mazes, festivals and other special events are hereby recognized as valuable and viable means of contributing to the preservation of agriculture. He further amended the definitions sections to include terminology that defines those uses listed in the state policy statement but not covered in other parts of the Zoning Ordinance. These uses include Roadside Stand, Agriculture-Promotion Use and Agriculture-Special Events. Mr. Crosby also proposed an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance under Article V Use Regulations, Section C which include both Agriculture-Promotion Use and Agriculture Special Events as principal uses, however the latter is allowable only by special use permit. He clarified that the new use definitions are only applicable to farms and farmlands that participate in the Farm Tax Exemption Program. Mr. Crosby requested a favorable advisory opinion to the Town Council for the amendment. He is presenting the amendment to the Agricultural Committee on March 25 and to the Town Council for vote on April 27. He answered questions from the Planning Board members. Mr. Bissonnette called for public comment. Nancy Howard, 16 Diane Avenue, submitted documentation that supported her objection to the amendment, specifically the inclusion of the definition for Agriculture Special Events. She commented on the continued use of Greenvale Vineyards for

10 March 11, 2014 page 10 weddings when the Zoning Board of Review denied Greenvale a special use permit for weddings. She showed a map of the farms around her and noted that with the definition change, she would not be notified if Greenvale Vineyards made another request for a special use permit. She expressed concern for the noise and traffic associated with weddings and concerts. She stated that the headlights for cars hit her house and her neighbors houses. She presented a list of streets and associated house counts in the neighborhood. She noted that Greenvale s abutters have incurred considerable legal fees to stop Greenvale from holding special events. John Vitkevich, 119 Hummock Avenue noted that residents around Glen Manor House are also impacted by special events held at the venue. Atty. Gavin noted that neighbors are alerted to special use permit applications through public notice advertisements in the newspapers. Anne Fiore, Glen Ridge Farm, 290 Frank Coelho Drive expressed her concern that without the approval of the amendment, the Zoning Ordinance will not be consistent with Rhode Island General Law. Steve Cotta, 175 Briarwood Lane, commented on his service on the administrative committee for the Agricultural Partnership, a private entity that guided the changes to the state law in order to keep farms viable. MOTION: Ms. Wilson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lopes to table Agenda Item #12 to the April 8, 2015 meeting, pending review of the proposed amendment by the Agricultural Committee. The motion was carried 4 votes approving and 3 votes opposing. Voting in favor of the motion were Kathleen Wilson, Edward Lopes, David Garceau and Ryan Tibbets. Guy Bissonnette, Luke Harding & Michael James opposed the motion. 13. Review possible technology upgrades for Planning Board presentations Mr. Crosby commented that the town administrator and the town finance director suggested that the Planning Board move its meetings to the council chambers and put together a list of upgrades for pricing and approval. 14. Approve Monthly Project Status Reports, Administrative Subdivisions and Plat Plan Recording Mr. Lesinski presented Monthly Project Status Reports, Administrative Subdivisions and Plat Plan Recording, March 11, MOTION: Mr. Lopes made a motion, seconded by Mr. Garceau to accept the Portsmouth Planning Board Monthly Project Status Reports, Administrative Subdivisions and Plat Plan Filings, March 11, 2015 and to place it into the record. All in favor. So voted. At 10:41 p.m., a motion was duly made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. So voted.

11 March 11, 2014 page 11 Respectfully submitted: Dede Walsh Recording Secretary for: Leon Lesinski, Administrative Officer Leon C. Lesinski Administrative Officer