Members Present: Alt. Dawn Tuomala, Betsy Castro, Chairperson Michael Davidson, Selectmen’s Rep. David Glines, Mark Whitehill, Alec MacMartin and Angela Rapp from NRPC. Bruce Johnson arrived at 8:45pm. Alt. David Holder was present from 7:30-8:30pm.
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Michael Davidson at 7:32pm.
Minutes
VOTE: Betsy Castro made a motion and it was second by Mark Whitehill
to accept the minutes as written. Motion passed.
Per Kenton Blagbrough “lot A-21-1 is not buildable” should be changed
to lot A-30.
WJAA
The case was moved in the agenda. Bruce Johnson, who is expected
later this evening, has information.
A&T Forest Products
Alec MacMartin stepped down from the Board.
Alan Stevens, Attorney, Bill Keefe and Surveyor Don Duval addressed
the Board.
Mr. Davidson went over the requirements with the applicant. They reviewed language easement from Attorney Little. (See file)
Mr. Keefe said easement changes were stylistic. Changes made to
the declaration page in paragraph 2 and changed “all streets” to “private
way” and throughout articles 3 he changed “any of the roads” to “private
ways”. Added “private way also know as private drive”.
Mr. Davidson said the covenant was done.
Mr. Duval discussed the language. A soil scientist was at the site again and stated there is a small sliver of wetlands and wetland on Mrs. Blagbrough’s property near the shed. Mr. Duval believes this information does not change the building envelope. The lower end of the old canal is marginal wetlands, which changed the wet/dry calculations. “We are 350 feet from the opening of the canal” stated Mr. Duval.
Corrine Blagbrough requested a new vote be taken and the 90 day review process start tonight. (See file for letter dated May 15, 2002)
Mr. Whitehill asked if the pipe was connected and was informed by Kenton Blagbrough during the site walk on April 27, 2002 that the pipe is not connected but the well radii overlap. Mr. Davidson said, “they don’t encroach”. Septic systems have to be 75 feet and can overlap.
Mr. Davidson went over Mrs. Blagbrough’s letter dated May 15, 2002.
(See file for letter)
1. Her 6 pages of notes were reviewed.
2. The Board does not usually keep unnecessary site plans. They
went back to the client for updates. Mr. Davidson had one copy as
a reference for the site walk, on April 27, 2002.
3. Note 5: Discussed earlier.
Note 8: Her plan number will be referenced on this site plan.
Mrs. Blagbrough asked for more specific language on the site plan.
The Board felt it was specific enough with her plan number.
4. Discussed.
5. That is allowed
6. Better drainage. Mr. Davidson cannot address that.
7. Endangered species: Mr. Davidson cannot address that and asked the
Board if anyone has any information to add. No one at the site walk
expressed the name of an endangered plant.
8. Mr. Davidson believes the Board can comply with items on her letter
that are allowed.
Mr. Duval marked up a site plan in reference to Mrs. Blagbrough’s wetlands. He said there are some wetlands and the line won’t change the building envelope so he didn’t include it. Mr. Duval showed her the “building setback” on another page of the plan.
Mrs. Blagbrough read “A building has to be 150 feet from the setbacks”. She believes that a driveway is a building structure and David Glines said that a driveway is not.
Kenton Blagbrough mentioned that the April 21, 2002 minutes stated, “lot A-21-1 is not buildable” and he asked to amend the minutes to reference lot A-30.
Mr. Blagbrough talked about Note #9, which refers to Mr. Savuage’s language easement and he believes the language is not adequate. Mr. Stevens said the deed is referenced.
Mr. Blagbrough questioned the change from 6.41 acres to 6.29. Mr. Duval said they moved the frontage down and changed the line.
Lot A-21 has three soil types listed and Mr. Blagbrough asked if there was enough buildable soil. He received a “yes” answer. He also questioned a DES rule for leach trenches, which are 75 feet from open culverts. Mr. Stevens said they are temporary culverts for the logging operations.
Mr. Duval said they informed the Blagbroughs months ago they would show their well lines on the site plan if the Blagbroughs provided to them the information. Mr. Davidson said Mr. Blagbrough should expose the waterline and call Mr. Duval so he can mark it on the site plan. It was also noted that Mr. Duval provided an easement to the Blagbrough’s in case future problems arise and they need to fix the well. Mr. Davidson feels it is a civil matter.
Mr. Faiman said there is easement language, which protects the Blagbrough’s well and the applicant is not responsible for locating their well line. Mr. Faiman requested that the plan indicate the well and the well rights. Mr. Duval will provide a note on the easement as a right to use but Mr. Davidson said it is in the deed.
Mr. Blagbrough indicated wetlands on the map and questioned the culverts. Mr. Duval said they are not marked on the plan right now and Mr. Kenton said they are within Rule 14.3.3 from the Watershed District. The Board felt it was not in reference. He provided three pages of objections (see file).
Alan Preston asked how the Board would address the slope, vertical grade from 16-18 feet without a plan. The driveway location has not been approved as of this meeting. Mr. Preston talked about a bound wall on the north side. Mr. Duval said they did not survey that portion and took it off a previous plan. (See file for document). Mr. Stevens stated he plans to build a retaining wall in once the bridge is complete and it will comply with the 18% slope, which addresses Mr. Preston’s concern. Mr. Whitehill asked how they can be ensured the retaining wall will be built. Mr. Keefe requested that the minutes indicate that no building permits would be issued until the retaining wall is complete. Another suggestion was a bond.
The Board reviewed Mr. Blagbrough’s letter date May 15, 2002 (see file) and felt a lot of it was addressed by the 5-acre lot size.
Note Changes.
1. Drive
2. Monument bounds need to be set.
3. Retaining wall. Require a bond or no building permit until wall
is built.
4. 18% grade in the watershed area
5. Add note for wetland setbacks on lot A-22, which are more than 150
feet from proposed building setbacks.
6. Reference to well easement with note 8 on the plan
Mr. Faiman volunteered to walk the bounds.
Mr. MacMartin is back on the Board and Ms. Tuomala is sitting in for Mr. Johnson.
High Mowing School - Lots F-128, 130 & 131
Mr. Robert Todd provided an updated site plan and letters.
See file for letters on student population dated May 7, 2002 and compliance
with the road dated May 15, 2002. See file for Fire Chief’s letter.
Mr. Todd and the Board reviewed notes changes on the site plan.
Theater capacity is 150 and tech building capacity is 40 people.
An excess flow of 1,140 gallons/day.
Parking updates are on sheets 2 & 3.
Lighting addressed on revised plan sheet 6. Mr. MacMartin asked for a clarification on the lighting design. Architect Tom Weller and Chair of Design Committee Dick Oliver entered the discussion. Mr. Davidson requested they put up a 12-foot pole with a light and then look at it from a distance with the Board. The Board wants the ability to have the lighting changed if it is problematic.
The Fire Chief’s letter requested a “better” fire lane so the equipment can be closer to the building. Discussion followed. Hidden gravel turn around was agreed upon.
A driveway permit was submitted but currently not approved.
Note Changes:
1. Add language that the Board can request changes if there is off-site
lighting impact.
2. Rear fire lane for the new building.
3. Driveway permit.
4. Installation of gates when new driveway is installed but no later
than Dec. 31, 2002 (locate the gates and put language on the plan).
Robert & Barbara Bragdon - Lot F-42
Subdivision
Alec MacMartin is off the Board and Ms. Tuomala replaces him.
Bruce Johnson is present.
Robert Todd addressed the Board.
It is a is 3-acre lot that sits between the road and the river.
It has mostly open land with the steeper end being wooded and the lower
half is within the 100-year flood plain. The 500-year flood also
effects it slightly. (See file for soil tests.)
See file for letters from the Acting Road Agent, Wilton Sewer Commissioner and the Water Commissioner. Mr. Maki sees no problem with the driveway proposal and the Sewer Commissioner wrote that the water is available and be approved upon application.
The proposed plan is to subdivide the lot and the existing home with be a half-acre lot and the two new lots created will be 1.505 acres and .957 acres. Mr. Whitehill asked if the proposed homes are single family homes. Mr. Todd did not know the answer and will investigate.
NOTE CHANGES:
Would like note 5 to be self-contained.
Would like the intention of the home on the site plan.
The plan submitted tonight is different than the plan that was reviewed by NRPC. After the NRPC reviews the new plan, Mr. Todd can set the bounds then contact Mr. Glines, who will walk the bounds. The case will be continued until next month.
Hope for Homes - Lot K-58
Crescent Street
Ms. Tuomala, Mr. MacMartin and Mr. Faiman are off the Board.
Earl Cook addressed the Board. The ZBA approved the two variances
(see file Case #3/12/02-1 and Case #4/9/02-1))
NRPC has not reviewed the plan submitted tonight so no decision can be made until the NRPC reviews the new site plan. The case will be continued until next month.
Sewer commissioner states they can accommodate the proposal (see file for letter).
NOTE CHANGES:
No on street parking on the site plan.
Need letter from the water commission and fire chief.
Ms. Tuomala, Mr. MacMartin and Mr. Faiman are back on the Board.
Pre-Applications
Trish Walker - Lot C-17
Wants to subdivide and the board reviewed the plan.
Douglas Nelson
Nelson Candies
Mr. Nelson spoke about moving Nelson’s Candies to the old Joslin Hardware
Store and was looking into opening a small café or coffee bar.
The Board advised that a site plan review would be required because of
the change of use.
WJAA
Granted a continuance until June.
Sign Applications
Sign applications were granted to the Main Street Association and Wilton
Falls Building.
Work Session
Discussed the need for a work session with Silis Little next week.
It will be noticed once the date and time are confirmed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:01pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Humphreys
Secretary