Meeting called to order by Mark Whitehill at 7:34pm.

Members present: Selectman’s Rep. Bob MacFarland, Alt. David Holden, Bruce Johnson, Mark Whitehill, Neil Faiman, Brian Sullivan, Alec MacMartin, Alt. Dawn Tuomala and NPRC Rep. Steve Wagner.

Congratulations to Bruce Johnson on his re-election and Brian Sullivan on his election to the Planning Board.

VOTE: Bruce Johnson made a motion to appoint Matt Fish chairperson.  Neil Faiman seconded it.  Motion passed.

VOTE: Matt Fish nominated Brian Sullivan to the position of Vice-Chairperson.  Bruce Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Brian Sullivan abstained.

Alec MacMartin made a motion to continue the case until April.  Brian Sullivan seconded.  Matt Fish abstained.  Motion carried.
 

Tom Quinn, Jim Quinn and Mike Davidson were present.
Mr. Quinn submitted (see file)
-photos
-Calculations of drainage basin and filtration basin
-Driveway permit for lot 173
-Boring logs (25 borings)
-25 test pits
-Back-up detail that Normandeau Associates requested
-Additional information on waivers

Pages 6 and 7 on the plan will contain the entire Emery and Garrett Groundwater, Inc. report and the applicant acceptance signature.  Mr. Quinn verbally went over key points.

Groundwater Quality was discussed.  See notes on report.

There are concerns about refueling.  Topic discussed.  The current project is not near ground water at this stage but it was discussed if they should be 10 ft. above groundwater instead of 6.

Discussed if it would be advantageous to have more than loam and seeding for reclamation and would trees be necessary.  The Conservation Commission also inquired about recharging of the well area.  Discussed the filtration basin and how the process works and the possibility of minerals in the silt.  The applicant does not expect a problem because there should be very little water in the basin.

To do list:
-A plan that with only finished contours.
-Move the purpose note to page one.
-Add a note about “no washing” otherwise the permit has to be amended.

WAIVERS:
Slope
Scale (withdrew)
Size and time limit

The Board wondered if engineers should address the waivers.

Emery & Garrett and Normandeau Associates will be at the April 21 meeting.

VOTE: Mr. Sullivan moved to continue to April 21, 2004.  Mr. Johnson seconded it.  Motion carried.

Mr. MacFarland is back on the Board.

The conservation easement is in good shape.  The applicant should have final document within a few weeks plus all documents are either in the final stage or completed.

VOTE: Alec MacMartin made a motion to approve the plan subject to
1. Conservation easement subject to town council is implemented.
2. Fire pond escrow agreement is executed and funds acceptable to the selectmen are placed in the escrow account.
3. Trail easement is executed and recorded.
4. Fire pond easement documents.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

The remaining Subdivision is the next order of business.
See file for the following documents:
-Dredge and fill permit for one driveway.
-Zoning and special exception for driveway.
-State subdivision approval for lots less than 5-acres.

Four Corners Lane has been chosen.  It will be reviewed by the clerk’s office.

VOTE: Bruce Johnson made a motion to accept the application.  Alec MacMartin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Alec MacMartin made a motion to continue the case.  Mr. Faiman seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.

See file for:
-Road agent letter, letter of authorization, soil test pits and waiver letter, legal documents for access and utility and fire pond easement.

State subdivision approval is pending.

Summit Way has been requested for the common driveway.
Discussed fire pond and access.

The applicant has applied to the ZBA for a special exception for the fire pond abd a variance for a five lot access from a common drive. They application will be send out for review for the wetlands.  The applicant inquired if the Planning Board had issues could they be addressed in the same review process.  A site walk is scheduled for April 9, 2004 at 9am.

The Planning Board’s concerns are the driveway, wetlands, erosion control plan and impact on the wetlands as well as the turn around for the fire trucks.
The Conservation Commission inquired about fire pond safety and suggested safety features such as cobblestones to help a child exit the pond in case one falls in.

VOTE: Mr. Faiman made a motion to continue the case until April.  Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

To do list:
Wet/dry calculations.
Signs
Moving three parking spaces by restoration area to loading area. 14-16.

Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 11:10pm.  Mr. Faiman seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathleen Humphreys