Meeting called to order at 7:34pm by Chairperson Michael Davidson.

Members present: Mike Davidson, Steve Wagner NRPC Rep., Betsy Castro, Bruce Johnson, Neil Faiman, Alec MacMartin.  Alternates Dawn Tuomala, David Holder and Matt Fish.  Mark Whitehill was late and David Glines arrived at 7:45pm.   David Holder sat on the Board for Mark Whitehill.

Page 1 line 23, change to “Faiman” from Castro.
VOTE: Ms. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected while Neil Faiman seconded. Mr. Johnson & Mr. MacMartin abstained.  Motion carried.

Mr. Johnson is off the Board.
Mr. Johnson said the WJAA Board is waiting on funds.  Discussed what the WPB needs from WJAA.  Mr. Johnson will consult with Spencer Brookes from the Conservation Comm. to be prepared for next spring.

Discussed notifying abutters and to treat the case as if it was starting from scratch, because it has been continued for such a long time.  The Board will look for answers from Mr. Johnson in the next meeting
Mr. Johnson is back on the board.
 

Tabled for work session for Sept. 25, 2002 at 7:30pm and continued to October 16, 2002.

Alec MacMartin is off the Board and replaced by Mr. Holder.  Mark Whitehill arrived.

Presenters:  Sam Proctor from Proctor & Green and Jeff Kevan from TF Moran.

A letter from Si Little dated July 30, 2002 letter was read (see file).  Attorney Little submitted a new letter to clarify the easement language in a letter dated September 17, 2002 (see file).

Jeff Kevan addressed driveway issues in response to counsel’s letter.  Sheet 4, Lot B-21-1.
He submitted a letter and an attached letter from the road agent approving the driveway.  (see file)  Mr. Whitehill questioned the note that the owner will cut back brush for the 200-ft. driveway line of sight.  It was suggested to move this note to note 14 on the first page.

Issues to review
1. Letter from fire chief-done
2. Letter from road agent-done
3. Professional stamp and signature-done
4. Bounds set-done
5. water supply nearby for fire pond- NO

Jeff Kevan said there is not a viable water supply on-site.  Peter Sowers took a look at locations for a fire pond and he does think there is a lot of storage to that wetland pocket (see file for letter).  Mr. Spencer discussed a hydrant at the dam down the road or culvert above the dam.  Ms. Castro asked what the process of putting a hydrant in.  David Glines responded that it is a complicated process and has to go before town meeting and appropriate funds.  Proctor said the culvert is about 800 ft. and another ¼ mile to the fire pond.  The culvert was 18” deep in the spring but not much now.  The fire chief needs to make a declaration.  If the fire chief has a hard time saying they can protect those homes in case of a fire then the board would have a hard time to approve a plan that can’t adequately protect.  Mr. Whitehill thinks the board needs more input from the fire chief.

David Glines is on the Board around 7:45pm.

Mark Whitehill addressed how they planned to get to Lot 5 because there is a pocket of wetlands there.  That issue will probably be before the ZBA.

The Board wants to do a site walk.

Need:
1. Fire-protection
2. Bounds walk-Neil Faiman
3. Note on the plan about site distances on Dale St.
4. Note from Attorney Little addressing concerns about easement to back lots. (clarify)
5. Water calculations and cross culverts and meeting with the road agent.

Mr. Whitehill feels that erosion and sediment control is look at closely during construction due to the steep slopes.  It was suggested to add this note to page one of the site plan.

Mr. Johnson feels most of the issues he brought up at the last meeting were not before this board and was wondering if the logging operation came before the selectmen.  He believes that basal laws might have been broken.  David Glines said that as long as the boundaries are maintained the applicant can take what you want to take.  David said there was a letter about a “intent to cut” and it is separate from a subdivision application.  Bruce Johnson discussed basal laws and slash laws and with the idea that the land might be a subdivision in the future.  If the subdivision is approved first then the basal and slash laws do not have to be followed. Mr. Johnson would like to encourage applicants to come before the Planning Board before logging operations begin and be considered a subdivision from the start if a subdivision is the final intent.

Mr. Glines said the town does not have a town forester and Wilton relays on the state forester. Mr. Swift, a Forester from Peterborough, reviewed the S&G logging operation and in his professional opinion none of the laws have been broken (see file for letter).

VOTE: David Glines made a motion to accept the application, which was seconded by Betsy Castro.  Motion carried.

Discussed the long private driveway, who owns it and easement language.

Discussed culverts and current runoff problems.  Spencer Brookes wants to get the Board to think about heavy rains and how debris is now washed across the road and ways to keep it from getting into the swamp.  Mr. Kevan discussed the Dale St. culverts and 100 ft. of buried culverts and wanted the road agent to be aware of the buried culverts.  Discussed if the cross culverts are large enough to handle the water flow after flow calculation, it should be look into.
Alec MacMartin replaces David Holder.
 

Presenter:  Dawn Tuomala
See file for Attorney Little’s letter, fire approval and ZBA approval for special exception.
Wetlands approval will be reviewed on September 26, 2002 at the state level.
Bounds have been walked

VOTE: Mr. Faiman made a motion to approve the application conditional on state wetland approval and to continue the case to next month to review the status.  Bruce Johnson seconded.  Alec MacMartin and Mark Whitehill voted no and all others voted yes.  Motion passed.

Fees have been passed.

Presenter:  Dawn Tuomala  (letter of authorization from clients, see file)

This proposal is off of Tighe Farm Road.  Frontage and access are from Tighe Farm Road with NO access from Stiles Farm Road.  The configuration consist of two back lots and one front lot with single family homes.  The Bradley piece does have access on the front lot.  There will be two individual driveways.

The case went before the ZBA and on October 6, 2002 there will be a site walk.  The ZBA will continue the case on October 8, 2002.  The site has been walked with the conservation commission.  The case will be sent to state as an expedited application.

Discuss common access.  Runs 2-6% slope.  Did 12% for 125 feet then to 8%.

Have declaration of access of public utilities. (see files)
Has test pits results (see file)

Submitted wavier request letter:
-Locus map in 1”= 2000’ scale
-Certification from certified scientist seal, Ms. Tuomala stamped it as a wetlands scientist.
-High intensity soil wavier

The application will be before the ZBA for special exception to cross the wetlands.

Change to “horizontial” scale from “vertical”.

Need:
Fire Chief letter
Road Agent letter
Walk the bounds - 9am October 6, 2002 for ZBA and Bruce Johnson.

Pay two hours to NRPC.

VOTE: Neil.Faiman move to accept the plan with requested waivers (Locus map, soil types, horizontial scale 200’ vs. 100’)  It was seconded by Betsy Castro.  Motion passed

With a little research the problem with Mr. Preston problem boundary was worked out.

Abutter Alan Preston addressed logging operations turning into subdivision and the intent of the logging operations.  Problems arose such as discolored pond and mislabeled bounds
David Holder noted every tree on the hillsides was mowed down.  David Glines said you can clear cut any trees on your own property and don’t have to give an intent.  Discussion about logging operation.  Mr. Glines said you can cut every tree except on wetlands and on a boundary line which is 50% cut.

Neil Faiman discussed the lot configuration.

The Stenersen’s are considering a 13-acre lot currently owned by Good News Bible Church.  The are before the Board to see if their ideas to subdivide are valid.

They want to know if there is enough land and frontage to subdivide into two or possibly three lots if they cross Blood Brook.  They questioned the reg. “no private way shall enter Rt. 101 and were looking for direction on this statement.  The DOT rules say the lot can have 3 driveway because it is 567 +/- on Rt. 101.   The zoning districts are residential and aquifier protection

Points made were: If the applicant goes to a back lot it has to go to the ZBA, the Board would prefer to see only one entrance to Rt. 101 and discussed Rt. 101 studies and the desire to have houses setback 100-150 feet.  It appears the client can only put two houses.
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The property in question is a new industrial building on a 5-acre lot.  The property is up for sale and the interested buyer is a church organization.  Mr. Proctor wants to know if a church would be defined as a non-residential commercial use or not.  The Boards seems to think it is a non-residential commercial use.

Mr Quinn is before the Board to request review for application of renewal on lot B-5 between the railroad and quarry which expires on October 5, 2002.  This lot was kept with Quinn Brothers and not leased to Pike.  The company has not done anything except put in a culvert.

VOTE: Betsy Castro made a motion to renew the permit on lot B-5 while Alec seconded it.  Motion carried.
Documents were signed by Mike Davidson.
 

WORK SESSION for Granite State will be Sept. 25, 2002 at 7:30pm in Wilton Town Hall.

David Glines came before the board on behalf of John Sargent.  Mr. Sargent filled out a sign application on Aug. 5, 2002.  He sat at the last meeting but was never heard.  The Board said if Mr. Sargent waited another 15 minutes his application would have been heard.  The Board stayed past 11pm to finish all the business on the agenda.

Discuss sign application process and it’s order of agenda.  The Board will consider moving sign applications under pre-applications on the agenda.  It was suggested to put renewals and sign applications as the first item under New Applications.  Mr. Johnson also noted there were improved sign application forms with instructions but it appears they are not being used and he will provide the office with the new application forms.

Rt. 101 Corridor Plan has gone through.  Wilton got very little on their end.  Discussed what is going to happen with the plan.  Mr. Davidson left the notes with the board for future reference.

Mr. MacMartin suggested the Board should begin to think about ordinances for next March.

Chairperson Mike Davidson resigned from the Planning Board.  He submitted the following letter.
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Sept. 9, 2002

To: Wilton Planning Board

After much consideration, I must tender my resignation from the Wilton Planning Board effective September 30, 2002.  Due to my father’s passing and the requirements of affairs, businesses and family, available time is non-existent.  As a result, I am unable to devote adequate time to fulfill this position.

As a lifelong resident of Wilton, I do hope that my contribution to the community has been positive.

Sincerely,
Michael D. Davidson
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VOTE: Neil Faiman made a motion to accept Michael Davidson’s resignation and with regret and appreciation for his work and service.  Betsy seconded.  Motion passed.

VOTE: Mark Whitehill made a motion to appoint Matt Fish to fill out Mr. Davidson’s term until March 2003.  Bruce Johnson seconded.  Motion passed.

Betsy Castro made a motion to appoint Mark Whitehill and Bruce Johnson as co-chairpersons until next March.  Seconded by Alec MacMartin.  Motion passed.

Betsy Castro made a motion to adjourn at 10:35pm and it was seconded by Mark Whitehill.  Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Humphreys