TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DRAFT

DATE: October 18, 2006

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Wilton Town Hall Courtroom

PRESENT: Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan, Neil Faiman, Jeff Kandt, Alec MacMartin, Selectmen’s Rep. Dan Donovan, Alternate Member David Holder and Alternate Member William Condra, Secretary Carla Walter and NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner

ABSENT: Co-Chairman Andrew Fairbank, Matt Fish

OTHERS: Spencer Brooks, Lynne Draper, Dawn Tuomala, Marilyn R & Richard D. Greeley, Steve Desmarais, Joe Torre, Scott Tiedermann, Mike McGonegal, Kevin Troio, Nikki Andrews, Tom & Donna Pucciarello, Chris Guida, Barbara Pinet & Leslie Thigpen, Stephen P. Perron and others not noted on the attendance sheet.

The AGENDA was as follows:

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

2.) Richard Greeley, Subdivision for Temple Road Lots E-002-01

3.) Joe Torre’ Lien Release Gravel Pit Lot A-005

4.) Philip Heald – Lot Line Adjustment Lot E-045

5.) Joan Lemire – Driveway Permit for Duplex Lot F-066

6.) Barbara Pinet – Slope disturbance Lot A-064

7.) Minutes of September 20, 2006

8.) Other Business

9.) Adjournment

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

Alternate Member William (Bill) Condra is voting for Co-Chairman Andrew Fairbank.

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

Sub-Division

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board to give an update of the Subdivision Plan of Land noted above. She distributed a final set of plans and went through items listed on NRPC Plan Review Approval Notes 1-7. Specifically:

· Fire Letter Approval dated 10/18/06

· Test Pit Data has been received

· Note 11 Revisions (Old Road)

· Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan has started to walk bounds and will continue as soon as possible.

· Off-Site Improvements Approval dated 10/11/06

· Agreement for Fire Protection Improvement

· Road Agent Approval dated 10/17/06

· Conservation Commission Approval of Note 14 for invasive plants

· State Approval still pending

Dawn respectively requested a conditional approval. The Board asked along the old road reference to be changed to Note 11, Lot 2 to include setback information, Brian to finish walking the bounds, state approval and the electronic submission of the plans. Dawn agreed.

The Board asked for comments from the Public. There were none.

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to accept the application of Subdivision Plan of Land Lots B-20, 70 & 70-1, West View F arms, LLC Lot B-025 Christine Tiedermann, Scott Tiedermann dated August 14, 2006.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman and SECONDED by Alec MacMartin to conditionally approve Subdivision Plan of Land Lots B-20, 70 & 70-1, West View F arms, LLC Lot B-025 Christine Tiedermann, Scott Tiedermann dated August 14, 2006 with the following conditions:

· The old road reference to be changed to Note 11

· Add Label of existing driveway to house lot

· Lot 2 to include setback information

· Brian to finish walking the bounds

· State approval and;

· Electronic submission of the plans.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

Fees: TBD

Alternate Member David Holder is voting for Matthew Fish.

Dawn distributed copies of the revised cluster subdivision for Lots B-70-5 and B-20. She explained she has been researching distance between roads and found the State standards indicate 200 feet inside to inside pavement between streets. Currently, there is 225 feet between Center Road to Pead Hill. She further noted she is working with the Fire Chief to ensure his approval of two fire ponds and their locations. The first pond is currently located in the middle center and the second pond will likely be in the open space, with a line with a hydrant coming off Dale Street to give equal access in all directions.

She inquired if the Board would like to proceed as the procedure followed for the last cluster subdivision where the Board held a meeting to discuss density and bonuses before the final plan is accepted. The Board asked what information would not available at that time. Dawn indicated drainage and other details would be added later.

The Board asked why the roads are “town owned” before the collector street starts. Dawn explained the roads need to be maintained for safety such as plowing, etc.

The Board and Dawn discussing phasing and will consult Town Counsel once the pre-application becomes more finalized for his comments on the phasing.

Tom Puccarielli asked how many houses are currently planned and what kind of houses they will be Dawn explained that there would be a total of 40 homes, 10 of, which will be duplex, and the remainder single family homes.

Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan reminded the public that this application needs to be posted and noticed and the plans are not final at this time. He encouraged the public to hold their comments until a final a plan is before the Board.

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

2) Subdivision for Temple Road Lots E-002

Richard Greeley

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board with Richard and Marilyn Greeley’s plans for a proposed subdivision. The plans propose Map E-002-01 (24.2 acres) be subdivided into two (2) lots, being 4.0 acres and 20.2 acres. There is 1,635 feet of frontage and has no wetlands. She distributed the fire chief approval letter dated 10/17/06 and noted State approval is pending. Co-Chairman Brian offered to walk the bounds. David Holder pointed out that Lots E-021-01 and E-021-02 are incorrectly identified on Page 1 and Page 2 of the plans.

Dawn respectfully asked for the following waivers:

· 6.2 e – Location of existing septic system leach fields within 100 feet of property lines (for the entire lot; information shown for the 4 acre parcel).

· 6.2 g – Locations of existing driveways within 200 feet of the property boundaries (for the entire lot; information shown for the 4 acre parcel).

· 6.3 c – Area of wet and dry for the entire parcel (2-acre lot shown only).

· 6.3 g and 9.2 – High Intensity Soil Surveys

The Board inquired where the State Road stops. It was determined it runs through to the Temple town line.

Brian asked for comments from the public. There were none.

Dawn respectfully asked for a conditional approval.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to accept the plan.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to accept the following waivers: 6.2 e, 6.2 g, 6.3 c, 6.3 g and 9.2

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman and SECONDED by Bill Condra to approve “Subdivision Plan of Land, Lot E-002-01, Richard D. Greeley Revocable Trust and Marilyn R. Greeley Revocable Trust” dated September 26, 2006 with the following conditions:

· State approval

· Change Lot configuration shown on 200 scale

· Plan to show pavement between the driveways

· Electronic Submission

· Bound verification

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

Fees: TBD

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

3.) Joe Torre’ Lien Release Gravel Pit Lot A-005

Mr. Joe Torre’ appeared before the Board to discuss the lien release for the Gravel Pit that he has reclaimed. He explained the drainage is good and grass has been established. Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan explained that both he and Matt Fish had visited the site and agree that the reclamation is complete. Joe concluded the last pile of existing banking he would like to keep for his own personal use.

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman to approve the reclamation plan.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin for an amendment to the above MOTION and was SECONDED by Dan Donovan.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and was SECONDED by Dan Donovan to approve the reclamation with the condition that the existing piles of bank is for the owner’s personal use on site or the abutting parcel.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

The Board inquired when the silt fencing would come down. Joe stated it would stay up until spring 2007.

A MOTION was made by ? and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to release the lien with the provision that the silt fence will remain until the spring 2007.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

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

4.) Philip Heald – Lot Line Adjustment Lot E-045

Mr. Stephen Perron presented a Lot Line Adjustment between E-045 and G-043. Specifically to remove 3.09 acres from E-045 and add it to G-043. This land belongs to Philip Heald who has already donated over 1,000 acres to the Society for the Protection of Natural Forests (SPNHF). He concluded that Lot G-042 is also being conveyed to the SPNHF but that is not part of this subdivision.

Stephen deposited fees for engineering review and registry recording. He also distributed an electronic copy of the lot line adjustment. He then respectfully asked for the following waivers:

· 6.3 a, d, f and h – complete boundary survey, existing topography, soil types and watercourses/wetlands.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to approve the above waivers.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

The Board asked that the last sentence on Note No. 5 “Lot G-0432 is an existing lot of record and will also be conveyed to SPNHF” be its own note No. 6. Stephen agreed.

Brian offered to walk the bounds.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to conditionally approve the Lot Line Adjustment with addition of Note 6 and verification of bounds.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

5.) Joan Lemire – Driveway Permit for Duplex Lot F-066

Ms. Joan Lemire appeared before the Board to discuss their approval for two driveway permits for her duplex she is building on Intervale Road. She noted that two other duplexes on Intervale Road have two driveway and presented pictures and plans indicating where she would like to be.

The Board discussed Wilton’s Ordinance Page G-2 Paragraph 13, 15 and G-3 specifically:

The maximum number of driveway entrances allowed per lot shall be one (1) unless otherwise permitted by the Planning Board,

Any parcel that is changing use or expanding a use shall obtain a driveway permit and;

The Wilton Planning Board, in consultation with the Road Agent, may waive any of the foregoing requirements when it is shown that strict compliance would cause undue hardship and is not contrary to the Public interest. A waiver shall not compromise the public safety.

Joan stated the house will be complete the first of November 2006. The Board asked Joan to show a distance of 200ft between the driveways and have the Road Agent support the plan. They also asked for curb cuts of existing driveways to be included on the plan. Joan respectfully asked for a continuance.

A MOTION was made by Neil Faiman and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to continue the discussion to the November 15, 2006 Planning Board meeting.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

Joan thanked the Board for their input. There was no further discussion on the matter.

6.) Barbara Pinet – Slope disturbance Lot A-064

Neil Faiman asked the Board if they will allow him to sit on the Board as he was on the Board of Adjustment that granted a variance on 10/10/06 to permit the construction of a house which will be closer to the Mill Brook then is prohibited by the Ordinance. The variance is subject to conditions outlined under Case No. 8/8/06-1.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Bill Condra confirming Neil remains on the Board as a voting member.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

Ms. Barbara Pinet and Mr. Leslie Thigpen appeared before the Board with Wetland Scientist Chris Guida, Meridian Engineering with plan for a proposed driveway and their methods of minimizing run-off to the Mill Brook.

Alec MacMartin explained to the Board that the Water Commissioners have concern that whatever falls into run-off for this area will eventually land in the Brook.

Conservation Commission member Spencer Brooks noted Note No. 7 on the plans dated 9/25/06 conflicts the Commission’s desire to not fertilize prior to or at the time of seeding.

The Board showed concern with the 16-17% slope. The proposed driveway is to be gravel but discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of paving. It was determined that the driveway will affect 4,000-5,000 SF of watershed.

Chris stated he was not an engineer but believed the plan to be the “best possible plan for a really wet area”. Members of the Board were not convinced after a heavy rainfall that the driveway would not start eroding.

Alec MacMartin asked if the pitch of the driveway could be directed to flow away from the Brook. He also stated that there needs to be more detail, such as calculations.

The Board also discussed paving 100-200 ft with a riprap.

A letter from Corrine Blagborough dated 10/16/06 was read into record. Neil let the Board know the Zoning Board of Adjustment received the same letter and that frontage and access it not an issue.

Barbara asked if they could receive a foundation permit while working on revising the driveway plans. Bill Condra stated a driveway permit needs to be in hand before he can issue any building permits.

The Board concluded the applicant’s need to show more detail on their plan. They thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

7.) Minutes of September 20, 2006

Page 1 – Line 44: change “complainants” to “complaintants”

Page 3 – Line 35: change “evasive” to “invasive”

Page 3 – Line 44: change “evasive” to “invasive”

Page 4 – Line 44: change “11%” to “11 degrees”

Page 5 – Line 28: strike last sentence.

Page 7 – Line 4: change “Karoake” to “Kerouac”

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Andrew Fairbank to approve the minutes, as amended.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

8.) Other Business:

a.) Carla Walter informed the Board Corrine Blagborough wanted to know if her correspondence dated 8/9/06 would be continued from their motion made on August 16, 2006. The Board asked Ms. Walter to state clearly that the Board has no jurisdiction over her correspondence and therefore, will not be continuing discussion.

b.) Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan read into record correspondence from town attorney Silas Little on his thoughts regarding Granite State Concrete. The Board was not convinced that they are exempt per RSA 155-E-2. They also would like to find the documents that were supposed to be filed in the town. They asked Carla Walter to find documents on file for Lot B-011 and there site plan approval for the crusher. She agreed.

c.) Spencer Brooks gave an update for the NRI the Conservation Commission has been working on. He explained the plot plan needs to be digitized and Dawn Tuomala expressed a cost of approximately $600.00 if they ask for her assistance. NRPC Representative Steve Wagner commented he would check to see if they could assist us however in the event that they cannot, Spencer asked Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan to appropriate funds from the Planning Board.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to allow Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan spend what he deems appropriate to pre-pay for services related to NRI.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

d.) Carla Walter reminded the Board Wilton Main Street Association is offering their assistance with helping the Main Street Business Owners determining whether or not a site plan would be necessary when moving into a building in Wilton. NRPC Representative Steve Wagner had several comments on other communities and things he has seen on the web that might be helpful. Carla and Steve agreed to work together to determine what would be the best course of action.

e.) Selectmen’s Representative Dan Donovan gave an update on the meetings that the Planning Board and Water Commissioners formed to discuss well heads. They have decided Emery and Garrett can further define the area that crosses the Southegan River. The Water Department is willing to pay for 2/3 of the cost, but would like the remaining 1/3 to come from the Planning Board. The total cost is $45,000. Dan would like the Planning Board to attend the Budget Committee when their budget is to be discussed to offer their support of the appropriation. They agreed. At this time, it was also discussed to take any leftover funds in the budget for 2006 and apply to the Capital Improvement Plan and NRPC projects such as the Master Plan. Dan stated they needed to request before the end of 2006.

f.) Steve Wagner reminded the Board they need to update zoning. Specifically building codes. Bill Condra stated he would like to adopt the IBC 2003 building codes.

g.) Invoices were signed.

h.) A working session has been scheduled in the courtroom for Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:30 in the Wilton Courtroom.

9.) Adjournment

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Andrew Fairbank to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m.

Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Carla J. Walter

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