THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF DUNBARTON IN THE COUNTY OF MERRIMACK IN SAID STATE, QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN TOWN AFFAIRS.  THE POLLS WITH BE OPEN MARCH 9, 2004 FROM 8:00 AM TO 7:00 PM OR UNTIL SUCH HOUR AS THE MODERATOR SHALL DETERMINE.

 

            You are hereby notified to meet at the Dunbarton Community Center in said Dunbarton on Tuesday the Ninth day of March next at eight of the clock in the forenoon, and cast ballots from that hour until at least seven o’clock in the evening of said day for such town officers and school officers, as they may be listed on the ballots.

 

            You are also notified to meet at the same place at seven o’clock in the evening of the same day to act upon the following subjects:

 

  1. To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuring year.

 

2.   Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 1, as proposed by the Dunbarton Planning Board for the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Dunbarton, to amend the ordinance as follows (the proposed additions are noted in bold and underlined below):

 

            To add new Article 8. Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF’s).

(Recommended by the Dunbarton Planning Board.)

(By Official Ballot)

 

Amendment No. 1 establishes an entire new ordinance section at Article 8. to provide for, and otherwise regulate, the placement, use, and construction of “Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF’s),” commonly referred to as wireless transmission towers, or “cell towers”; and to further require Site Plan Review by the Planning Board.  The Town presently has no regulations for PWSF’s.

 

The entire text of new Article 8. is available for review at the Town Clerk’s office and at the polling place.

 

3.   Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 2, as proposed by the Dunbarton Planning Board for the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Dunbarton, to amend the ordinance as follows (the proposed additions are noted in bold and underlined below):

 

            To add new Article 9. Multi-Family Residential Housing District (MFD).

(Recommended by the Dunbarton Planning Board.)

(By Official Ballot)

 

Amendment No. 2 establishes an entire new ordinance section at Article 9. to provide for, and otherwise regulate, the placement, use, and construction of multi-family dwellings.  It further provides for a restrictive zoning area where buildings are allowed (along Routes 13 and 77), and regulates site layout and construction design with regard to such features as set-backs, buffer zones, and unit densities.  All projects are subject to Site Plan Review, and the public hearing process, by the Planning Board.

 

The Town presently allows multi-family construction in all principal residential zones.  This new ordinance section greatly reduces those areas where multi-family uses are allowed, and provides for increased regulation.

 

The entire text of new Article 9. is available for review at the Town Clerk’s office and at the polling place.

 

4.  Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 3, as proposed by the Dunbarton Planning Board for the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Dunbarton, to amend the ordinance as follows (the proposed additions are noted in bold and underlined below):

 

To amend “Article 4. Use and Dimensional Regulations”, to include new section F. Large Lot Zoning with Reduced Lot Frontage; and to amend section “B. Dimensional Regulations,” under the “Table of Dimensional Regulations” by adding new category under “District” column, and new “minimum lot sizes” and “minimum frontage” requirements as follows:

            Add new Section F. at Article 4:

 

            F. Large Lot Zoning with Reduced Lot Frontage.

 

1.  As an elective option to less-than-traditional frontage requirements, reduced lot frontage shall be permitted under the provisions of this ordinance, provided each lot provides for an increase in the minimum acreage per the Table of Dimensional Regulations (sub-section B, Article 4), and associated footnotes.

           

Amend Section “B. Dimensional Regulations, at Table of Dimensional Regulations, in Article 4:

 

MENSIONAL REGULATIONS

 

Building Setbacks

                                                                                                                                       Max.

Minimum                Minimum       Front            Rear           Side                   Septic    ***         Building     Max. Lot

District                   Lot Size (1)(2)       Frontage     Yard            Yard            Yard      ** Sys.      Well       Height           Coverage (%)

Low

Density                        5 acres(3)                    300               50             50               50                50             75             35      15

 

Medium

Density                        3 acres(3)                     250                              40               40                40        50             75                       35     15

 

Village

District                        2 acres                        200                               40               40               40      50            75                       35     15

 

Manufactured

Housing                       5 acres(3)(4)           300               50                                 50                 50             50              75                  35     15

 

-ALL DISTRICTS-

Optional Large Lot     12 acres                225     (Set-backs, septic, well, bldg ht., coverage per applicable zone, above)

Zoning with reduced   18 acres               150                                                         “

frontage                      24 acres                 75                                                          “

(See notes 5, 6 & 7)

 

*  All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted

1)      Refer to Article 4. section C. 'Nonconforming Lots' for exceptions to these minimum lot sizes.

2)      Minimum lot size calculations shall be per dwelling unit except as otherwise specified herein, and shall exclude all surface water bodies but may include wetlands.

3)      Refer to Article 6.  “Planned Residential Development” PRD) for exceptions to these minimum lot sizes.

4)      Manufactured Housing Parks are allowed under Article 6 (PRD).

5)      Minimum lot width, between principal access point and the generally considered building pocket area shall not be less than 75 ft., measured perpendicular to the opposing-side lot lines.

6)      Requirements for front-yard, side-yard, rear-yard, septic, well, etc. remain the same as the applicable zone.

7)      As an innovative land-use control zoning regulation, implementation under these provisions is voluntary and at the option of the applicant.

 

(Recommended by the Dunbarton Planning Board.)

(By Official Ballot)

 

This is an innovative land-use control regulation to allow for, and encourage, larger-lot subdivision parcels, based on an incentive provision allowing less-than-traditional-frontage requirements in the various districts.  It is intended to promote open space, to preserve the rural, countrified atmosphere of Dunbarton, and reduce the expansion of Town roadway systems.  This is an incentive zoning provision that is voluntary.

 

The entire text of the amendments to Article 4. is available for review at the Town Clerk’s office and at the polling place

 

    5.     Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 4, as proposed by the Dunbarton Planning Board for the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Dunbarton, to amend the ordinance as follows (the proposed additions are noted in bold and underlined below):

 

To see if the Town will vote to adopt the 2003 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings as provided in RSA 674:51(I) and 674:51a.  This Building Code will supplement the requirements of the N.H. State Building Code adopted by the Town at the Town Meeting on March 11, 2003, and shall be enforced by the Building Inspector.

 

(Recommended by the Dunbarton Planning Board.)

(By Official Ballot)

 

This replaces the “1999 BOCA Code for Residential Construction” with the “2003 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.”

 

A copy of the new 2003 IRC, One- and Two-Family Code Book is available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office and at the polling place..

 

      6.  Are you in favor of raising and appropriating the appraised value not to exceed      $620,000 for the purchase of land and buildings, lot #E3-05-06 and to authorize the Issuance of not more than $620,000 of bonds and to authorize the municipal officials to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon  and to further raise and appropriate the sum of $73,470 for the first payment on this bond? (2/3 ballot vote required).  The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.           (By Ballot)

 

  1. To raise such sums of money as may be necessary to defray town charges for the ensuring year and make appropriations of the same in the amount as follows: 

 

Executive

$84,019

Elections, Registration &  Vital Stats

33,200

Financial Administration

75,472

Audit

12,545

Assessor

25,050

Legal Expenses

31,650

Personnel Administration

127,816

Planning & Zoning

23,150

General Govt Buildings

36,770

Cemeteries

14,380

Insurance

21,000

Police

206,065

Fire

64,315

Building Inspection

58,050

Emergency Management

800

Highway Department

433,640

Solid Waste Expenses & Disposal

178,805

Pest Control

3,550

Home Nursing Services

1,576

Community Action Program

1,616

Welfare

8,000

Parks & Recreation

10,050

Memorial Day

500

KTFCA

300

Historical Society

750

Library

66,690

Conservation Commission

590

 

 

 

 

 

$1,520,349

 

 

 

      The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate from surplus the sum of $50,000 to be added to the Capital Reserve Fund, pursuant to RSA 35 for the future revaluation of the town.   The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate from surplus the sum of $25,000 to be added to the Capital Reserve Fund, pursuant to RSA 35, for the future construction of an environmentally safe road salt storage building.  The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to enter into a five year lease purchase agreement for the purpose of leasing a fire engine and to raise and appropriate the sum of $54,000 from surplus for the first payment of the lease.  This lease agreement contains an escape clause. The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,000 for the costs relating to the further development of plans to consolidate the Town Hall/Town Offices and Public Library into a single building or other options available.         The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $35,847  for the purpose of expanding the hours of the Transfer Station and to add one full time employee with benefits.  The Selectmen recommend the passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $90 to be used as determined by the Town Forest Committee; the same to be withdrawn from the Winslow Town Forest Fund.  The Selectmen recommend passage of this article.

 

  1. To see if the town will vote to change the position of Road Agent from elected to appointed. 

 

  1. To hear the reports of agents, auditors, committees, and other officers heretofore chosen and pass any vote relating thereto.

 

  1. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.