TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DRAFT

 

DATE:            August 16, 2006

TIME:            7:30 P.M.

PLACE:          Wilton Town Hall Courtroom

PRESENT:     Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan, Co-Chairman Andrew Fairbank, Alex MacMartin, Neil Faiman, Jeff Kandt, Matt Fish, Selectmen’s Rep. Dan Donovan, Alternate Member David Holder, Secretary Carla Walter and NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner

ABSENT:       Alternate Member William Condra

OTHERS:       Jessie Salisbury, Thomas Quinn, Richard Rockwood, Jerry Greene, Spencer Brooks, Lynne Draper, Mike McGonegal, P. Jane Bergeron, Dawn Tuomala, and others not noted on the attendance sheet

 

The AGENDA was as follows:

 

1.)                Minutes of July 19, 2006

2.)                Riverwalk Cluster Subdivision – Lots F-122, F-121-3, M-59

3.)                Kundalini Yoga Studio – Change of Use Site Plan - Lot J-50

4.)                West View Farms, LLC – Lots B-20, B-70, B-70-1

5.)                Town of Wilton Lot Line Adjustment – H-056, F-097, F-096

6.)                Griffin – Minor Site Plan – J-033

7.)                Jerry Walter Greene Rev Trust – Lot Line Adjustment – Lot B-102

8.)                Bergeron Subdivision – Lot C-034

9.)                Tom Quinn –Gravel Renewals

a.)                Hutchinson Lot B-005 Permit No. 2-15-EX-1-00

b.)                Greenville Rd. Lot E-022, E-030, E-031, E-032 No. E22303132-04

10.)      Other Business

11.)      Adjournment

 

Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

1.)                Minutes of July 19, 2006

 

a.)                Replace the name “Alec” with “Alex” throughout the minutes. <names reversed

b.)                Page 3 Line 13 insert “of” between “the above”

c.)                Page 3 Line 15 insert “at that time” at the end of the sentence

d.)                Page 3 Line 24 insert “paved” between “24 hammerhead”

e.)                Page 3 Line 23 – reword the MOTION to read as follows:  A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to have the 750 Cubic Yards of existing loam to be spread out on the slope, and to bring in an additional 4” of loam to cover the house lots, and to maintain the woodland buffer.

f.)                  Page 3 Line 40/41 strike “with a hammerhead turnaround would be acceptable”


g.)                Page 4 Line 37 replace “dated March 15, 2006” with “revised last on “July 18, 2006

h.)                Page 4 Line 39 replace “subsequent” with “subject”

i.)                  Page 5 Line 7 replace “one” with “a response”

j.)                  Page 5 Line 19 strike “the meeting”

k.)                Page 5 Line 29 add “and consult with the fire chief” to the end of the sentence

l.)                  Page 6 Line 39 add “;” after Adjustment

m.)              Page 6 Line 44 Replace “he” with “she”

n.)                Page 6 Line 45 Replace “he” with “she”

o.)                Page 7 Line 11 replace “must” with “will”

p.)                Page 7 Line 12 add “new” before “outside”

q.)                Page 9 Line 27 replace “fo” with “of”

r.)                 Page 8 Line 37 add “not” before “waived”

s.)                 Page 8 Line 39 replace “not waived” with “waived but only what is needed to do 100 year flood hazard boundary”

t.)                  Page 8 Line 42 add “not” to “waived”

u.)                Page 8 Line 44 change “not waived” to “waived”

v.)                Page 8 Line 46 change “not waived” to “waived”

w.)              Page 9 Line 2 change “not waived” to “waived”

x.)                Line 9 Line 3 change “not waived” to waived”

y.)                Page 9 Line 7 add “Dan Donovan” before “abstention”

z.)                 Page 9 Line 32 replace “she” with “the applicant”

aa.)             Page 9 Line 33 replace “her” with “the applicants”

bb.)            Page 10 Line 8 Strike sentence starting with “Dawn” and replace with “Dawn concluded with submitting letters of approval from the Fire Chief and the Road Agent.  They are working with Attorney Bill Keefe to create the access and utility easements required.  The Documents MAY be given to the Planning Board Secretary to send to Town Counsel for review prior to the next meeting.”

cc.)             Page 10 Item 15 – note that Alex MacMartin is off the Board

dd.)            Page 10 Line 33 replace “6” with “5”

ee.)             Page 12 Line 27 add “Sullivan” after “Brian”

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Andrew Fairbank to approve the minutes of July 19, 2006 as amended.

Voting:  6 ayes; 2 abstention (Brian Sullivan and Matt Fish) motion carried.

 

2.)                Riverwalk Cluster Subdivision – Lots F-122, F-121-3, M-59

New Spartan Properties

 

Ms. Dawn Tuomala and Mr. Tom Quinn appeared before the Board to review the status the above noted project.   They discussed clarifying the motion of the meeting held on July 19th and the amended version is noted on the corrections for the July 19, 2006 minutes. 

 


Co-Chair Brian Sullivan read a letter from LaBombard Engineering, LLC with his comments (see original copies of minutes on file in Town Hall for copy of the Letter) dated August 14, 2006. 

 

A letter from Tom Quinn dated August 14, 2006 to the Board of Selectmen asking for their acceptance of a bond or other security in the amount of $20,000 to which the Board of Selectmen had signed with their support was distributed to Board Members.  Attached to this document is the estimate with details.  (Both copies are on file at the Town Office with the minutes.)  

                                                                                   

The Planning Board asked the applicant who would be overseeing the construction of the road.  Mr. Quinn noted that the Water Department, Sewer Commission and Road Agent would be monitoring the construction closely.  Matt Fish asked if the responsibilities were too much for the Road Agent and if he had the time for such monitoring.   The Board asked Mr. Quinn if he would accept the possibility that the town might ask for additional engineering review at his cost.  Mr. Quinn agreed.

 

Co-Chair asked for public input.  There was none.

 

Co-Chair Brian Sullivan read the correspondence from Town Counsel dated May 22, 2006 in which he states his concern with the idea that any easement or restriction with respect to that area encumbered by the Public Service Company easement can be granted by New Spartan Properties, LLC.  (Copy available with minutes filed in the Town Hall.) 

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to accept the Lot Consolidation and Cluster Subdivision Plan of Lots F-122, F-121-3, and M-59 “Riverwalk” by Monadnock Survey dated April 14, 2006 and last revised on August 17, 2006. 

Voting:  8 ayes; motion passed

 

A MOTIION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to conditionally approve the plan subject the following conditions:

a.)                $20,000 bond or other acceptable security is issued prior to any building permits to bond completion of the road construction of Ridgefield Way, including the intersection of Proctor Road.

b.)                The Water, Sewer and Highway Department will monitor the construction process with the understanding they can hire consultants at the applicant’s expense if time-constraints or issues arise to ensure the subdivision is built to specifications of the plans noted above.

c.)                Bounds must be set and verification of the 4” of loam around the house lots before the Building Inspector can issue Occupancy Permits.                                                                      

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried.


 

Fees to be paid:

 

NRPC Fees:                 $1,237.60

Registry Recording:       to be determined.

 

Mr. Quinn thanked the Board for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

3.)                Kundalini Yoga Studio – Change of Use Site Plan - Lot J-50

Susan Brown and Joan Hanley

 

Matt Fish stepped down from the Board at 8:45 p.m.

 

Ms. Brown and Ms. Hanley appeared before the Board to discuss the pending Site Plan and Sign Application. 

 

Co-Chair Brian Sullivan noted the Fire Chief has written a letter of support. 

 

The Board asked if the property owner needs to sign the Site Plan Application or just the two business owners.  The Board asked Ms. Hanley to sign the application.  Ms. Hanley agreed. 

 

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Alex MacMartin to approve the Change of Use Site Plan

 

The MOTION was amended by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to conditionally approve the Site Plan based on receiving a letter from the property owner stating the Ms. Brown and Ms. Hanley can act in her behalf for the above matter.

Voting:  7 ayes; motion carried.

 

Fees to be paid:

NRPC Fees:                 $151.25

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to approve the sign application dated April 13, 2006.

Voting:  7 ayes; motion carried.

 

Ms. Brown thanked the Board for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

Matt Fish returned to the Board at 8:57 p.m.

 


4.)                West View Farms, LLC – Lots B-20, B-70, B-70-1

J & B Realty Adventures

 

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board to give an update of the Lot Line Adjustment and Subdivision Plan of Land noted above. 

 

Matt Fish asked for the latest revision to reflect the current owners of Lot B-021-01 and B-021-02.  Ms. Tuomala stated the current owner was notified properly however the plan before the Board did now show the correct owner.  Co-Chair Brian Sullivan confirmed the correct owner was notified.  Ms. Tuomala assured the Board the final plans would be correct.

 

Ms. Tuomala noted the revisions include 16 lots versus the original 19 lots with 32.75 acres of open space as opposed to 25.75 acres.  Matt Fish asked how many acres of the open space are wet.  It was determined that approximately 1/3 of the area is wetlands.

                                                   

Ms. Tuomala explained that has she yet to receive written confirmation of the Fire Chief and Road Agent’s support.  The Board noted that NRPC representative Steve Wagner also needed to be brought up to date before the Board would review in detail the revisions to the plan.

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Andrew Fairbank to continue to the September 20, 2006 meeting.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried.

 

There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

5.)                Town of Wilton Lot Line Adjustment – H-056, F-097, F-096

Charles O. McGettigan Rev Trust, Jane K. Farrell

 

Mr. Richard Rockwood appeared before the Board to discuss the above noted project.  He explained they have received correspondence from Town Counsel dated August 16, 2006 in which he asks for provisions to be made to the snowmobile trail and that its clear that the trail actually meets the relocated public road.  Secondly, the first page in the paragraph following “Subject to all Notes areas set forth on the said plan”, in lieu of the paragraph that is there. (Copy available with minutes filed in the Town Hall.) 

 

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Matt to approve the Lot Line Adjustment and Subdivision Plat of Lands of Charles O. McGettigan Rev. Trust, and Jane K. Farrell, Map H-056, F-097 and F-096 dated August 24, 2005 and last revised on 6/27/06 with the changes outlined in Town Counsel letter dated August 16, 2006.

Voting:  7 ayes; 1 abstention (Brian Sullivan) motion carried.


 

Fees:

NRPC:             $165.00

Registry:           To Be Determined

 

There was no further discussion on the matter.

 

6.)                Griffin – Minor Site Plan – J-033

Richard A. Griffin, Pamela J. Griffin

 

Mr. Richard Griffin appeared before the Board to explain his updates on his request for a change from a single family dwelling to a two-family dwelling. He distributed copies of revised plans that shows a newly constructed dormer with a fire escape for the 1st and 2nd units of the proposed multi-family.

 

Co-Chair Brian Sullivan asked the public their input.  There was none.

 

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman and SECONDED by Matt Fish to accept the Minor Site Plan Lot J-033 Richard A. Griffin and Pamela J. Griffin, dated July 19, 2006 by Monadnock Survey.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried

 

The Board discussed the safety issues on the way the doors swing to the Fire Escape.

 

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to approve the Minor Site Plan with the 2nd unit having the fire escape door swinging left, the 1st unit swinging right and that downcast lighting will be used in any new lighting. 

 

The MOTION was amended by Dan Donovan to approve when both owners have signed the Site Plan along with conditions noted above.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried.

 

Fees:

NRPC:             $192.50 Check No. 6042 dated 8/16/06 from Richard Griffin.

 

Mr. Griffin thanked the Board for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.


 

7.)                Jerry Walter Greene Rev Trust – Lot Line Adjustment – Lot B-102

Jerry Walter Greene/New Spartan Properties, LLC

 

Ms. Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board to discuss the above noted lot line adjustment.   She explained that all outstanding items have been addressed.

 

Co-Chair Brian Sullivan asked for comments from the public.  There were none.

 

The Board noted two typographical errors.  Ms. Tuomala agreed to fix the errors.

 

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Matt Fish to approve Lot Line Adjustment Plan of Land Lot B-102 Jerry Walter Greene Revocable Trust and Lot B-104 New Spartan Properties, LLC, dated 6/27/06 last revised on 8/17/06

Voting:  7 ayes; 1 abstention (Brian Sullivan) motion carried.

 

Fees:

NRPC              $137.50

 

8.)                Bergeron Subdivision – Lot C-034

Priscilla J. Bergeron

 

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board with Priscilla Bergeron to give an update on her proposed subdivision.  Ms. Tuomala further noted that they have split the lots to show a larger building envelope with no wetland crossing as the Board suggested in their July meeting. 

 

Neil Faiman volunteered to walk the boundary of the property.

 

Ms. Tuomala stated she would be meeting with the Board of Selectmen to receive an amount for the impact fee.

 

Two sets of the revised plans and the Declaration of Common Driveway Easements were delivered to the Co-Chairmen.  Ms. Tuomala asked they be forwarded to Town Counsel for review and a continuance to September.

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to continue to the September 20, 2006 meeting.

Voting: 8 ayes; motion carried.

 

Ms. Bergeron thanked the Board for their time.  There was no further discussion on the matter.


 

9.)                Gravel Renewal Tom Quinn - Hutchinson Lot B-005

Permit No. 2-15-EX-1-00

 

Mr. Tom Quinn appeared before the Board asking for an extension to the above permit.  He noted they have not started excavation at this time and the process should take 2-3 years.  He further noted that a $45,000 bond was issued to the town on 8/3/06.  This bond is stored in the Town Hall safe.

 

A MOTION was made by Matt Fish and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to renew the above permit.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried

 

10.)            Gravel Renewal  Tom Quinn – Greenville Road Lots E-022, E-030, E-031 and E-032 Davidson Land

 

Mr. Tom Quinn appeared before the Board asking for an extension to the above noted permit.  Andrew Fairbank had walked the property and had concern over the concrete pad and heavy rains overflowing.  He also noted silt containment in good condition.  Mr. Quinn replied that workers with boots would enter the pad during heavy rains and skim off oil residue from the water with oil absorbent rags.                                                                                                            

 

Mr. Quinn stated a water inspection by Emery and Garrett was performed two weeks ago.

 

Matt Fish inquired about the left-hand side of the property before you cross into the protection area.  10 loads seemed to have been taken out.  Mr. Quinn noted this area is actually part of a site specific reclamation plan that is nearly complete, on Map E-20.

 

Matt Fish volunteered to walk Lots E-031, 032, etc.

 

Mr. Quinn reminded the Board that his $100,000 bond is different from the last bond reviewed by the Board in that it is continuous and therefore, the Planning Board and Town Counsel are to be notified before the permit expires.  He concluded the renewal is done by invoice only.


 

A MOTION was made by Matt Fish, and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to approve the renewal subject to a satisfactory water report by Emery and Garrett.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried.

 

11.)            Other Business

 

a.)        Complaints

 

I.)         Co-Chair Brian Sullivan explained to the Board they have received three (3) complaints about loud blasting by Granite State Concrete, specifically on August 1, 2006.  The Board asked Carla Walter to contact the residents and Granite State Concrete and let them know the issue will be discussed at the September 20, 2006 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilton Town Hall.  Ms. Walter agreed.

 

II.)       Co-Chair Brian Sullivan explained that the Bragdon’s and recent subdivision bought by James Buchanan is again having a dispute regarding the proper drainage and why it has not begun if excavation has. The Board asked Carla Walter to contact Mr. James Buchanan and let him know the issue will be discussed at the September 20, 2006 meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the Wilton Town Hall.  Ms. Walter agreed.

 

III.)      Co-Chair Brian Sullivan explained that Corrine Blagborough has written correspondence regarding logging activity on Lots A-021 and A-030.

 

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to table the letter for future discussion.

7        ayes; 1 abstention (Alex MacMartin) motion carried.

 

IV.)      Matt Fish informed the Board he is concerned with a vernal pool that might be filled on Isaac Frye Highway, part of the Senator Development subdivision.  He offered to visit the site Thursday, August 17, 2006 and for Carla Walter to obtain the approved plans.  Ms. Walter agreed.

 

b.)                Inspection Service Transfer

 

Alex MacMartin stepped down at 11:15 p.m.

Dan Donovan stepped down at 11:15 p.m.


 

Co-Chair Brian Sullivan asked for input regarding a Location Change for Inspection Station at 340 Gibbons Highway.  The Board noted the applicant has not submitted a “change of use site plan” and there were discrepancies still outstanding from J&D Auto and their previous plan.  Brian explained that there are actually two parcels of land for this particular area and the Board had only allowed one for J&D Auto.  They also discussed the large sign that is on site and asked if a sign application has been received in the town hall.  Ms. Walter confirmed there was not a sign application pending at this time.

                                                           

The Board decided to sign the relocation form stating a site plan and sign application were needed and that the approval is only for Lot F-026-01.

 

There was no further discussion on any other business.

 

Alex MacMartin returned to the Board at 11:20 p.m.

Dan Donovan returned to the Board at 11:20 p.m.

 

12.)            Adjournment

 

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to adjourn the meeting at 11:22 p.m.

Voting:  8 ayes; motion carried.

 

 

DRAFT AGENDA

September 20, 2006

 

1.)          Minutes of August 16, 2006

2.)          Granite State Concrete – Blasting procedure

3.)          James Buchanan – Tuttle Subdivision – Intervale Road

4.)          West View Farms, LLC – Lots B-20, B-70, B-70-1

5.)          Bergeron Subdivision – Lot C-034

6.)          Preapplications

7.)          Other Business

8.)          Adjournment

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Carla J. Walter

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