Members present: Chairman Matt Fish, Alt. David Holder, Mark Whitehill, Vice-Chairman Brian Sullivan, Neil Faiman, Alec MacMartin, Alt. Dawn Tuomala and NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner.

Meeting called to order at 7:35 by Matt Fish.

Minutes:
Line 31, Page 1: “demunition” throughout Dick Rockwood’s presentation
Line 21, Page 2:  “my change to “may”.
Line 12, Page 3: first word is “trucking”.
Line 27-34, Page 3: “sphear of influence”.
Line 25 on Page 2: Lura Provost read a letter dated August 24, 2004 (see file) and Sept. 8 letter was submitted
Page 6, Line 8: $58,000 is the correct bond figure.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to approve as amended.  Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.  Motion passed.
 

Mr. Pollock felt that last months presentation were one sided and very sensitive.  GSC would like to remind the board that GSC had done a comprehensive study and addressed the concerns of the public and it does fit with the issues.  See petition from last January with signatures of people who support the company, expansion application the operation.

Mr. Pollock asked the Board to begin it deliberation at a relative pace.

Ann Jasper submitted an amendment to their presentation last month and discussed “neighborhoods”.

The Conservation Commission read a position paper dated October 20, 2004. (see file).  The CC does not support the expansion and recommend the Board not to approve.  The CC felt a number of issues were adequately addressed.  They also felt some items were not adequately addressed such as the water supply and pollution plus wetlands and wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Matt Fish thanked the Board for providing consideration to the applicant and opposition.  He rebutted GSC’s comments:
 .Mr. Fish commented about Mr. Pollock’s statement vs sensitivity.  Mr. Fish noted that ground vibrations were picked up
 Dust clouds and fly rocks are an issue. A resident from Stoney Brook Rd. sent a letter to the town regarding a rock that went through their roof in 1979.

Nicki Andrews inquired if a letter from Wilton-Lyndeborough Women’s Club was submitted on Tuesday and wanted to check if it was in the file.

Steve Wagner noted that the NRPC has evidence and will work with commission for document.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to close the record and commence deliberation at the Nov. 17, 2004 meeting after the executive session on October 26, 2004.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Motion carried.
 

David Holder is in for Bruce Johnson.
VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made motion to continue to next month’s meeting.  Mr. Sullivan seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.
 

Ray Shea and Mr. Sullivan were present
See file for letter regarding dry hydrant is satisfactory according to the Fire Chief.

Discussed the knoll that will be removed as a part of construction.  It will be done before the CO is issued and made as part of the condition.  Once it is done it will be town land.

Five documents are all signed and certified.  Matt Fish will call Attorney Little regarding the document’s status.

The applicant owes $103.48 to HCRD and $300 to Town of Wilton for NRPC.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to accept the application.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Motion passed.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion for conditional acceptance of subdivision approval with the documents being reviewed by Silas Little subject to following conditions: CO being held pending final approval of driveways by the road agent regarding the “knoll” to his satisfaction.  Condition of approval is receiving confirmation from town counsel that the changes he suggestion were made on the documents are promissory note, mortgage, common driveway easement, declaration of common drive, warranty deed to the town for a portion of land donated to the town and the title.  Mark Whitehill seconded it.  Motion passed.

Rick McQuade was present.
Read ZBA variance for lot B-110 for a second sign.  Case # 10/12/05-5, decided Tuesday, October 12, 2004.  The received a variance under terms of Section 16.3.1.1

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion for conditional approval.  No one seconded the motion.  This motion died.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to continue.  No one seconded this motion and the motion died.

Stuart Draper said it should not be a problem and should approve it and let them get the sign in before the ground freezes.

Lisa Dupill from the Cabinet asked why it qualifies as a sign and not a sculpture.  The response from the Board was it is a corporate logo.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to approve the sign located according to the map. Mr. Faiman seconded it.  Motion passed.

Tom Quinn presented the case.
No changes made to plans from last month.
See file with amended date that were submitted previously.
Spill Prevention and Control Plan dated August 16, 2004 (revised 9-23-04)
Screening Plant Fueling dated April 3, 2004 (revised April 28, 2004)

The bond was presented to the Board for $58,000.

Agreement with lot 173 to do a temporary seeding as progress on lot E-23 gets going and changes made by Attorney Little.

The Board will inquire with town counsel on the permit dated 3-17-04 and ask him about the wording and the one year bond and the continuing bond as on lot 173.

The applicant requested a wavier to be within 150 feet of Mike Davidson’s unoccupied trailer on Webb Road.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to grant the waiver to reduce 150 feet setback from Mike Davidson’s unoccupied trailer.  Mr. Whitehill seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to accept the application as submitted.  Mr. Faiman seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to grant conditional approval of the permit by final receipt to the town of a bond acceptable by town counsel.  Subject to issues of whether the bond is stated period of time or continuous and to incorporate the issuance date of the last permit on lot E-22 and F-173 of 3-17-04.  Mr. Whitehill seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Discussed bond.

NRPC fees of $200 were paid.

Mr. Whitehill made motion to continue to November.  Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.  Mr. MacMartin abstained.  Motion passed.

Dawn Tuomala was present.
The applicant does not need a variance per town counsel.
Rec. letter from Monadnock Survey.
Does not need a subdivision approval from the state since it is on town sewer.
The Souhegan River Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission are not opposing the subdivision.

Discussed soil waivers and to survey existing buildings within 100 ft.
VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to approve the waivers.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to accept the application.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Mr. MacMartin opposed.  Motion passed.

Mark made a motion to approve the plan.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Mr. MacMartin opposed.  Motion passed.

Fees are $80 for NRPC writing out to Town of Wilton and $26 to NRPC.

David O’Hara was present for the applicant.
Discussed the circular driveway. And ZBA decision case #10/12/04-3, decided Tuesday, October 12, 2004.

Submitted a letter from fire chief Ray Dick dated 9/21/04 (see file)
Road Agent Steve Elliott’s letter was submitted

10 feet of the stone wall to be removed and a small dirt hill to be removed to improve site distance.

Snowmobile corridor…note #20 state they verbally agreed in the 80s for snowmobiles to use the path but nothing in writing. The Conservation Commisison is working on moving the snowmobile trail along the property line and to aquire an easement as part of corridor 13.

Two waivers for soils certified by SWS 6.3F & G.

State approval is not needed.  Each lot has a min of two acres of uplands.
Test pits are shown.

TO DO LIST:
Note 11, change parcel number to 114-2
Turn soils layer on for the plan
Address two waivers for acceptance of application 6.3.F & 6.3.G
David Holder will walk
Line drawing in the file

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to continue to next month.  Mr. Whitehill seconded it.  Motion passed.
 

Equipment shed and additional antennas on U.S. Cellular’s tower
David Hodder was present for Nextel.
Adding 12 panel antennas at 160 feet and a 12x20-ft. equipment shed at the base.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to accept the application.  Mr. MacMartin seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to approve the application on the consideration with lighting downcast and the antennas (and existing antennas) be painted gray to match the tower.  Mr. Faiman seconded it.  Motion passed.

$60 for NRPC fees.

Dave Detour represented Mr. Mazerall
Currently there is an existing single family home on the lot and the other half of the property will be 48 self-storage units.  Hours of operation will be 7am-9pm.

NH DOT Permit pending for change of use
Fire Chief did see the plan.  He recommends the plan to say metal plans and put a 24 foot separation between the buildings.

Show a retention pond near Forest road as part of grading plan.

Downcast lighting during hours of op and minimum security during off hours.
Sign will be the same size and height as existing sign on the property

Waivers:
1. Landscaping requirements (use existing vegetation on south side and northerly)
2. High intensity soil survey

The floor will be a concrete pad. The Board asked for containment for spills inside the units.  The applicant said no vehicles will be stored inside.  Discussed retaining wall, green buffering and variance.
It was suggested to use screening (green buffering). Discussed impervious area in driveway.
 

To do list:
-Building plans and elevation
-Calculations on lot coverage
-Building
-Screening & landscaping along the road
-Septic system location
-Keep salt out of river and how that will happen (plows)
-No salt to be used on site.
-Add note that no storage of hazardous material
-Check maps to make sure it is not in the aquifer district

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to continue to Nov 17, 2004.  Mr. MacMartin seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.
 

Dawn Tuomala presented the case.
Presented letter of authorization from Wilton Selectmen and River Road Trust.
The town garage on Whiting Hill Rd. is .86 acres.  The town is proposing to purchase .99 acre to store sand and material and so a lot line adjustment.

Residential/agricultural District
Bounds have been set.
Waiver list: (see file)
Discussed the sand and salt storage

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to grant the waivers.  Mr. Holder seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to accept the application.  Mr. Faiman seconded it.  Mr. MacMartin abstained.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to approve the plan. Mr. Faiman seconded it.  Mr. MacMartin abstained.
 

October 26th at 7pm is a work session and executive session with Atty. Little.

Discussed power problems with Chuck Crawford’s cell tower.

Discussed frog pond.

Mrs. Tuomala asked about a 60-acre surveying project for Charlie Sullivan.

VOTE: Mr. Whitehill made a motion to adjourn at 11pm.  Mr. MacMartin seconded it.  Motion passed.
 

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Humphreys
Secretary