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To update the Strafford Subdivision Regulations Section 2.3.9 Subdivision to clarify the definition of subdivision, and to distinguish between minor subdivision projects proposing three lots or fewer which do not require the creation of a new street, and major subdivision projects proposing the cumulative subdivision of a lot of record into four or more lots or the subdivision of a lot into two or more lots which includes the creation of a new road. If the land has been part of a previous subdivision, any such previous subdivision will be analyzed as part of the current proposal for the purpose of analyzing the effects of the project and applying review criteria.

Further to update Section 2.5.5 Approval to clarify that the Planning Board may accept and approve applications for minor subdivision, minor lot line adjustments or boundary changes which do not create buildable lots, or proposals which do not involve creation of lots for building development at the same meeting, providing that the plat contains all the required information. All other applications require acceptance at one meeting and a public hearing at another meeting, prior to approval.

Please see the Planning Board page of the Town website to see the full text of these proposals.
Respectfully submitted, Strafford Planning Board

New Business
Public Hearing in accordance with NH RSA 675: 6 & 675: 7 to present and discuss proposed amendments to the Strafford Subdivision Regulations

To update the Strafford Subdivision Regulations Section 2.3.9 Subdivision to clarify the definition of subdivision, and to distinguish between minor subdivision projects proposing three lots or fewer which do not require the creation of a new street, and major subdivision projects proposing the cumulative subdivision of a lot of record into four or more lots or the subdivision of a lot into two or more lots which includes the creation of a new road. If the land has been part of a previous subdivision, any such previous subdivision will be analyzed as part of the current proposal for the purpose of analyzing the effects of the project and applying review criteria.

Further to update Section 2.5.5 Approval to clarify that the Planning Board may accept and approve applications for minor subdivision, minor lot line adjustments or boundary changes which do not create buildable lots, or proposals which do not involve creation of lots for building development at the same meeting, providing that the plat contains all the required information. All other applications require acceptance at one meeting and a public hearing at another meeting prior to approval.

The regular November 7, 2024 meeting of the Planning Board will follow the public hearing. At the regular meeting, the Board will address the following applications and any other business which may properly come before the Board. Informal discussions are scheduled after all formal applications have been reviewed.
Notification has been sent by “Certified Mail” to all known abutters of these proposed subdivisions, boundary adjustments, non-residential site plan applications, and/or applications for excavation of earth scheduled for public hearings.

Planning Board
Town of Strafford

Continuing Business
Minor Subdivision
Trademark Homes LLC, 2-lot subdivision, 174 Tasker Hill Road and Water Street (Tax Map 3, Lot 14-1)

New Business
Design Review
David & Rebecca Lovely Revocable Living Trusts, proposed 5-lot Conservation Development, 20 Back Canaan Road (Tax Map 4, Lot 83-1)

Preliminary Conceptual Consultations/Informal Discussions
Consultations may be scheduled up to two days in advance of the meeting.

The closing date for new applications to appear on the agenda for the regular December 5, 2024 meeting will be 5:00 PM, November 12, 2024. Revised applications for projects already under review must be submitted by Tuesday, October 29th for the November meeting; Tuesday, November 26th for the December meeting.