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04-13-2010, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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Shoreline Protection Act seminar
I put this embedded in another thread and got no reaction. So I am starting new thread to see if people are interested:
The UNH Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a Shoreline Protection Act seminar on Monday, April 19th, in Alton. I contacted them to see if it was possible to have a Shoreline Protection Act seminar on a weekend instead of a Monday when most non-residents can not make it. They did respond and are willing to hold one in late summer/early fall on a weekend. Is this of interest to people? I don't want them to go to all this trouble and no one show up. Let me know what you think of the idea or suggestions for the best dates and times. Thanks, |
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I for one would definitely be interested in such a seminar on a weekend day. Late summer early fall will work for me. I think with all the changes that have been happening this would be a very informative session. In as much as you apparently already have someone you are talking to at the Cooperative, Could you ask them if they will be taping the seminar? I for one would be willing to pay a small fee and send in for a DVD or VHS copy, or high even go high tech and use pay pal for a streaming video copy of such a seminar. Thanks for the info.
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Depending on time and place, I would try to make it.
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Town Planners
and Building Inspectors should go. I friend of mine had plans approved by the town last summer and the building inspector been approving the work since the foundation was poured late in the fall. The NH DES recently inspected the property and found the building is in noncompliance. DES was telling my friend that he is ultimately responsible to be in compliance. Not the town. My friend repeatedly ask the planners and building inspector if he was in compliance and they said yes. I'm not sure where this will lead. You can't rely on local government.
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well worth your time!!!
Having been to one of the DES all day sessions in Meredith a couple of years ago, it was well worth it! All the speakers were great and I got an immense amount of information, which ultimately helped me determine the best approach to my project and obtaining the permit. To Broadhopper's point, at the session I was at there were a lot of town planners, inspectors, etc. all learning what the new regulations were all about.
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I feel from your friend. This is a down fall I have seen before around the lake. It seems as though the local towns don't always keep up. I know of two stories where there have been problems after the town has approved the plans, but then DES finds things not complient. What I can't understand, why doesn't the state ask for the DES permit application information and wait for the results before issue the final permit. Anyways hopes it all works out for your friend.
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I'm a little confused as to why the UNH Coop-X would be putting on the lecture when it is a DES approval and DES rules? Wouldn't it be safer to get the lecture right from DES?
I'd be curious which town(s) and what type of project or non compliance was found, more specifically if possible? |
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It is a joint effort between the UNHCE and DES, see description below: Workshop in Alton on April 19 will cover N.H. shoreline protection act ALTON ¬ UNH Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop on understanding the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act and Landscaping at the Water’s Edge on Monday, April 19 at the Gilman Museum In Alton. Learn about NH Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act and the 50 point method and how they pertain to forestry and non-forestry activities. Understand how landscaping choices, ecologically- based design, and low-impact maintenance can help protect, even improve, the quality of our water resources. The presenters will be Cathy Neal, UNHCE and Jay Aube, DES. To register, call UNH Cooperative Extension at 603-447-3834 or 603-527-5475. This workshop is co-sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service and the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands. |
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Worth while
They UNHCE Service and DES's Jay Aube conducted just such a seminar at the Moultonborough library two weeks ago. Perhaps 25 meople attended. It was certainly worth it and informative not only from a regulatory point of view but a very good introduction to proper and beneficial landscaping at the waters edge.
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Any planned?
Does anyone know of any planned/upcoming training sessions on CSPA?
I am looking to submit all the forms to gain approval for my lakeside lot. But given the number of forms, rules, etc, it would be good to be able to get some guidance along the way. Thanks |
08-30-2010, 12:33 PM | #13 |
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Nothing currently scheduled. In the lakes Region but you can call the phone number on the application and set up a time to come in and we can go over it with you before you submit the application.
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Shore Things,
Thanks for the prompt and informative post. The main thing I am looking for right now is an example of, or more specific information on the plan requirements. I have a small, pre-existing, non-conforming lot. The post-construction conditions will be very close to the pre-construction, with no work planned in the Waterfront Buffer. Would a notated plot plan be acceptable, or do I need to hire a surveying firm to create a formal plan. (Obviously I'm trying to keep costs down here while still meeting the needs of the Act). Are there any example applications available online? Thanks again |
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We have accepted plot plans modified by the property owners before. Call Jay Aube in our office. He is technically our Outreach Coordinator, but is currently retasked to permitting. I know he has put some short powerpoints together on various aspects of completeing the application. If he has something on plan preparation he can get it to you.
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Right, talk it over ahead of time. Really, all you are doing is taking down all the info to make it impossible to do anything with their waterfront property. Really shore things, time to come clean with this... It can't possibly be that easy. Last edited by jmen24; 08-31-2010 at 09:07 AM. |
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No, it really is that easy to come in and talk over an application before submitting it. It is better for everyone if the application is complete when it gets to us. Suprisingly, none of us here actually enjoy doing unnecessary papework so if we can suggest a design alternative that wouldn't require a permit or if for some reason the project just isn't approvable we would just as soon tell the applicant before they file an application.
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I forget, anyone know what this smily means?
Oh well. Guess CSPA is not the big monster it is portrayed as being. Anyway, what is the expected turn around time for an appointment to be scheduled for a preliminary permit review. Preliminary permiting meetings are standard issue in the construction industry, but they need to be handled timely in order to work as intended. Some folks have contracted deadlines that we are working with. |
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I saw the smiley and had crafted a reply just dripping with sarcasm, but then deleted it for fear it would show up in some other place taken completely out of context.
The 2 gentlemen primarily responsible for permitting right now are usually able to schedule within a week. I can be a little more difficult to schedule with depending on the season. |
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