March 16, 2005

Members present: Selectman’s Rep. Jerry Greene, NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner, Bruce Johnson, Matt Fish, Neil Faiman, Brian Sullivan, Alt. David Holder, Alec MacMartin and Alt. Dawn Tuomala and Alt. Gail Hoar and Andrew Fairbank.
Lynne Draper and Spencer Brookes for Conservation Commission were present.

The Board welcomed Andrew Fairbank, newly elected Board member.
VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion for the purpose of this Board that Mr. Fairbank is an alternate for tonight’s meeting.  Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Bruce Johnson made a motion of accept the minutes as amended.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion.  Mr. Fish and Mr. Sullivan abstained.  Motion passed.

Mrs. Tuomala described the changes to the driveway shown on page 3.

Three notes were added to page one:
-No salt on all driveways
-No disturbance on lot 4 within 50 ft. of the wetlands and to treat it as if it was in the shoreline protection area.
-Address fertilizer and lawn product uses.
-Seeding mix

Ms. Tuomala discussed 6.3 paragraph 2 and talked about their efforts in designing this subdivision.  A cluster plan was considered but the applicant felt their plan had less impact than a cluster.  She discussed other subdivision in the area and reduced frontage lots approved in the past three year.

To do list:
-Add a note regarding a 100-ft. setback on lot four on buildings and leach field.
-Fire pond estimate from Dennis Wheeler for $9,800.
-Attorney Will Sullivan is drawing up papers for $4,300 per lot for voluntary contributions for road upgrades.

The applicant hopes to use the existing pond on Keyes Hill Rd.  All the specifications spelled out from the fire dept. will be on the existing pond if that becomes available including a dry hydrant.  Discussion continued.

VOTE: Mr. Green moved to conditionally approve the plan subject to the note that Mr. MacMartin requested and subject to bonding for pond and voluntary contributions.  Mr. Faiman seconded the motion.  Mr. MacMartin and Mr. Johnson opposed.  In favor of the motion are Mr. Faiman, Mr. Greene and Mr. Holder.  Opposed to the motion are Mr. MacMartin, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Sullivan.  The vote is 3-3.  The chairman votes no.  The motion did not pass.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to deny based on the fact the use of reduced frontage lots does not benefit the neighborhood over the development that would use the standard frontage.   By balancing the number of curb cuts vs the balance of the wetlands.  The balance goes through the number of curb cuts, as opposed to the reduced number of curb cuts as to where it places the development in relation to the wetlands.  Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Yes votes: Mr. MacMartin, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Fish and Mr. Sullivan.  Opposed are Mr. Faiman and Mr. Greene.  Mr. Holder abstained.  Motion passed.

A work session is scheduled for March 21, 2005 at 7:30pm at Town Hall to discuss and draft the decision.  A decision will be posted within 10 days.

Added one note for any construction phase after Aug. 2007 will require the applicant to return to the board.  (discussion)  Read 4-year exemption.  Steve Wagner discussed normal phases.

Change note for two-year periodic review to commence 1/1/09 if project is not substantially complete then every two years after that if project is not complete.

The Board requested the applicant number the notes on page one of the plan.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved to waive the high intensity soils.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved to accept the application.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. MacMartin made a motion to conditionally approve the plan subject to a letter from the fire chief, add a note on the plan for a two-year review beginning January 1, 2009 if the project is not complete by then.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion.  Motion was passed unanimously.

The applicant provided a check for $411.25 to Town of Wilton for NRCP fees.
No HCRD fees are due because the site plan will not be recorded
The subdivision plat will be recorded and checks were delivered to town hall.
The applicant will deliver five copies of the new plan and fire chief’s letter to town hall.

Mr. Faiman is back on the board.

Mr. Tuomala requested to have conditional approval and provided language for note 13 to be approved in case the road is discontinued at Town Meeting.

Note 13: The class VI portion of old Rideout Rd. connecting Rideout Road and Captain Clark Highway was absolutely discontinued by a vote of the town on warrant article 18 pursuant to RSA 231:43 on March 17, 2004.

VOTE: Mr. Faiman moved to conditionally approve the plan with the conditions that the applicant will add proposed note 13 to the plan if article 18 is approved at Town Meeting or will add setback lines to the plan if warrant article 18 does not pass and a note will be added to the plan that the portion of proposed lot F-149-2 bounded by Capt, Clark Highway, Rideout Rd. Class V and Old Rideout Rd. Class VI (six) will not be a separate building lot.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved for conditional approval to renew the permits overseen by Matt Fish.  Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Waivers requested:
-Contours
-25-yr. flood calculation (it is flat land and have included a retention pond)
-High intensity soils

Fire Dept. letter in file.  Discussed parking space and green space.

The Board requested a note that ties the capacity of the septic system together which will be share with Jon’s Cycle Barn and to limit the number of employees between the two businesses at 300 gallons per day and allows no more than 12 employees per both businesses.

The Board requested “full cut off” and downcast on site for lighting.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved to grant the waivers. 6.3C – topography, 6.3F – high intensity soils and 6.3 K – 25 year storm.  Mr. Faiman seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Green moved to accept the application.  Mr. MacMartin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Greene moved to waive the professional services abutter notice.  Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VOTE: Mr. Green moved to approve the plan subject to handwritten notes; revision of note 10 and addition of note 16.  Mr. Johnson seconded it.  Motion passed unanimously.

Discussed GSC’s procedure.  The Board needs to appoint someone to be the point person for the GSC’s application.

Spencer Brookes discussed Convenience 101 and the future business uses for the property.  Discussed bonding and compliance.  A wetland person will verify the completion of the project.  The Conservation Commission will get a dollar figure for project and present it to the Board.

Discussed if Beanies Country Store needs a site plan review.

Also discussed per Mr. Wagner if the board would like to hire a local engineering person to work on all projects.

The Senator Development application, now Salt Marsh Builders, has shown problems with the driveways and ice problems.

A complaint was voiced if Bob’s Furniture was a change of use.  The owner did not get a sign permit.

Mr. Fish will send letters to Gary’s Harvest Restaurant regarding lighting and to Bob’s Furniture for change of use and sign permit.

Natasha Gravlen inquired about the retail space on Main St. for the former Beanies Country Store.  She will be operating a home décor business and wants to make sure it is not a change of use.  The simple answer is if she can use space “as it” without a building permit and same type of retail then it is okay.  She was informed that she needs a sign permit

VOTE: Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 10:45pm.  Mr. Greene seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathleen Humphreys