TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Approved 5/16/07

DATE: March 28 2007

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Wilton Town Hall Courtroom

PRESENT: Chairman Brian Sullivan, Neil Faiman, Jeff Kandt, Alec MacMartin, Selectmen’s Rep Daniel Donovan, David Dreysher, Secretary Carla Walter and NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner

ABSENT: Matt Fish and Alternate Member William Condra,

The agenda was amended to the following:

1.) Matthew R. Harwood –Subdivision application for Lot L-028 - 235 Gibbons Highway in the Residential, Aquifer, Watershed, Wetlands and Flood Plain Districts. Applicant is proposing a 2-lot subdivision with duplex residential units.

2.) Jill Russell – placement of a sign on Main Street.

3.) Florence Rideout Elementary School –placement of sign on Prince Street.

4.) Bruce Blay – Minor addition to existing Building at 1 Riverside Way

5.) Al Lindquist – Subdivision Maps B-027 and 026 - Lyndeborough Center Road

6.) West View Farms, LLC – Sub-Division Lots B-20, B-70, B-70-1 Phase II

7.) Peter Manha – Household of Faith – conversion of dwelling units to condominiums

8.) Adjournment

Chairman Brian Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. opening with the following motion:

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to appoint Jeff Kandt as an alternate member to the Board Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried.

Mr. Sullivan then asked Mr. Kandt to sit as an alternate for Co-chair Andrew Fairbanks for the duration of the meeting.

There was no further discussion on this matter.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.) Matthew R. Harwood –Subdivision application for Lot L-028 - 235 Gibbons Highway in the Residential, Aquifer, Watershed, Wetlands and Flood Plain Districts. Applicant is proposing a 2-lot subdivision with duplex residential units.

Dawn Tuomala, Monadnock Survey and Matthew Harwood appeared before the Board to explain his application for acceptance and approval of a proposed subdivision of Lot L-028 into two lots. Both new lots are proposed for duplexes, with the existing dwelling being converted from a single family into a duplex. Dawn noted this dwelling was previously a duplex. The existing driveways will be discontinued and a common drive and parking easement is proposed, reducing the curb cut. Portions of both lots lie within the Shoreland Protection District, and setbacks for 150’ and 250’ are included on the plan. A small portion lies within the Aquifer Protection and Floodplain Conservation Districts along the Souhegan River. Lots will be services by Town sewer and water. Dawn read variance, case #9/12/06-2 into record, which expires on 11/14/2008. She also read into record correspondence on soil testing (test pits) that confirmed fill mixed with some construction debris located on the parcel, and further stating any new construction on either of the lots is to be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the letter dated November 13, 2006 from Monadnock Survey to the Zoning Board. Dawn noted these documents, along with the easements and plans need to be recorded into the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds. She further explained the Board of Selectmen has approved Chet’s Lane and there will be no off site improvement fees. The Fire Chief has approved the plan, as well as the Water Department. They are currently waiting for a sewer approval and state approval for the driveway. NHDOT is also reviewing drainage easement language regarding the culvert being replaced that drains on th subject parcel.

A package containing a Drainage Easement, Declaration of Driveway and Parking Easement, a Trail Easement Deed, ZBA Notice of Decision along with a copy of the plan was distributed to the Board with the request that Town Counsel review.

The Board asked for the following notes be included on the plan and outstanding items addressed:

1.) Note 9 to alert the owner of the site work needed prior to construction of the foundation, and that there are documents recorded in the Registry of Deeds.

2.) This plan supercedes any encroachments placed upon this subdivision associated with an old subdivision from a previous owner that was recorded in the Registry of Deeds by error is not approved by the Wilton Planning Board.

3.) A note similar to the recently approved Abbot Subdivision with the existing house encroachment pre-dates setbacks following widening of the NH 101 right-of-way.

4.) The Board bases their decision on buildability of these lots based on the representations made in the applicant’s submission regarding location and soils. There could be potential structural issues

5.) Walk the bounds

6.) Silas review document package (DOT, driveway/parking, and trail easement/deeds)

7.) Sewer letter

8.) DOT Driveway permit pending

Dawn respectfully asked for a waiver of Section 9.2 High Intensity Soil Survey.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to grant a waiver from Section 6.3g and 9.2 HISS.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

Neil Faiman offered to walk the bounds that have been set.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to continue the hearing to April 18, 2007.

Chairman Brian Sullivan asked if there were comments from the public. A member of the audience stated she was an abutter and no has comment.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

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

2.) Jill Russell – placement of a sign on Main Street.

Jill Russell appeared before the Board to seek approval for a sign placed for her business located at 43 Main Street. The owner of the building is Carl Anderson. Jill explained she is renting space where there is currently another massage therapist. She distributed photos of the 24x36 sign using 5 metal brackets screwed into the brick.

A MOTION was made by Dan Donovan and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to approve the sign application and forward to the Board of Selectmen for their approval.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

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

3.) Florence Rideout Elementary School –placement of sign on Prince Street

The Board reviewed a sign application from the Florence Rideout Elementary School. The Board noted that although the school doesn’t have to apply for the permit, being a governmental use, but it was agreed they should abide by the standards required by other applicants, showing good faith of the part of the school. The Board questioned the sign being 13’ above grade and located on a building where the ordinance only permits 6’. The applicant was not present.

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to continue the discussion to the April 18, 2007 meeting and invite a representative of the school to be present.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

The Board asked Carla Walter to contact the school.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

PRE-APPLICATIONS:

1.) Bruce Blay – Minor addition to existing Building at 1 Riverside Way

Marc Vanson of TF Moran appeared before the Board with Paul Tardiff to explain a minor addition to the WS Packaging plant. He explained he had been before Steve Wagner and the Building Inspector who suggested he seek the input of the Board to what a minor site plan entails.

The Board understood the addition is 10x31, approximately 280 SF but due to the fact the parcel abuts the Souhegan River they suggested a site plan process would alert the Local Advisory Committee and the Conservation Commission of the plan. The Board asked what was currently in place where the addition is proposed. Marc stated a concrete pad with a compressor is temporarily there, which would be moved. He stated a manufactured equipment washer would replace an existing 300-gallon washer. Marc assured the Board the washer is completely self-contained and no solvents are used. He also stated no new utilities would be needed.

The Board reminded the applicant that any new lighting needs to be downcast including replacing any existing lighting. Paul Tardiff agreed.

The Board suggested receiving comments from the Conservation Commission in writing previously to the next meeting. Bill Mahar, local Wilton representative for SoRLAC stated if he received a copy of the plan he could discuss it at their April 19^th, 2007 meeting where Spencer Brooks, Wilton Conversation Commission would be present.

The Board stressed their desire to have accurate plans of the plant on file and although the site plan procedure can be costly, with the direction of Steve Wagner, waivers could be sought. The Board concluded the deadline for the April 2007 meeting was March 27, 2007.

Paul and Marc thanked the Board for their time. There was no further discussion on the matter.

2.) Al Lindquist – Subdivision Maps B-027 and B-026, Lyndeborough Center Road

Steven N. Kosuski, Survey Manager, Joseph M. Wichert, LLC appeared before the Board to seek their input on a four (4) lot subdivision located on Lyndeborough Center Road. He explained the two existing lots have the same owner, Al Lindquist is the trustee of the Center Hart Revocable Realty Trust of 2005. Although the proposed new Lot No. 1 has land in Lyndeborough Steven assured the Board the dwelling would be located in Wilton. The existing farmhouse on proposed new lot No. 2 is to remain and is currently being renovated but the status of the existing dwelling on proposed new lot No. 3 is uncertain at this time.

The Board had concern with the proposed 50’ easement proposed for a potential future loop road and access to Lyndeborough. Some legal issues will need to be addressed regarding this. They discussed if the project would have Regional Impact. They determined the future of the existing back-lot would be the key to Regional Impact. At this time however, the back lot is not being subdivided. The Board also noted several stone walls on the property.

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

3.) West View Farms – Lot B-020 Cluster Subdivision Phase II

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board to give an update to Phase II of West View Farms. She explained Phase II involved Lot B-020, which abuts Dale Street. A total of 61.6 acres upon two (2) parcels leaves 47.6 acres of upland. She anticipated with a bonus factor 29 units on a 38.3-acre development (The flowage easement is deducted from the area, per counsel’s recommendation). Proposed units are 3-bedroom. She also noted the road agent has been supportive of the plans, and she had added an 800’ turnaround. The Fire Chief recommended utilities being underground and a fire pond in the middle of the road as it exceeds the Chief’s requirement. The septics and wells are to be shared and they are proposing a small wetland crossing.

There was discussion of the need for multiple water and sewer easements crossing private lots surrounding dwellings. Dawn said they were trying to avoid the need for them. Roads are intended to be paved and water wells shared up to 3 dwellings and shared septics are proposed. There is a nearby hydrant on Dale Street and proposed water source at a mid-point in the development near wetlands.

The Board thanked Dawn for her update. There was no further discussion on the matter.

9.) Household of Faith – Conversion of Apartments to Condominiums

Peter Manha appeared before the Board to seek their input with converting his four- (4) apartments located in the Household of Faith to Condominiums. The Board asked to revise the plans to add notes about common areas and better identify the location of the units on the plan. They also requested specific association documents with unit descriptions be drafted and then identify those areas on the plan.

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

A MOTION was made by Alec MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Carla J. Walter. Selectmen’s Assistant

And

Brian Sullivan, Chairman Planning Board