TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Approved 3/07/07

DATE: January 3, 2007

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: Wilton Town Hall Courtroom

PRESENT: Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan, Co-Chairman Andrew Fairbanks, Neil Faiman, Jeff Kandt, Alec MacMartin, Matt Fish, Selectmen’s Rep Daniel Donovan and Secretary Carla Walter

ABSENT: Alternate Member David Holder, Alternate Member Bill Condra and NRPC Rep. Steve Wagner

OTHERS: Dawn Tuomala, Charles McGettigan, William Abbott, Jim Tuttle and Tom Herlihy

The AGENDA was as follows:

1.) Subdivision – E.J. Abbot Trust – Lot K-105 on Pine Valley and Maple Streets in the Agricultural and Aquifer Protection District. Applicant is proposing to subdivide said lot into three (3) residential lots.

2.) Subdivision – Martha J. Greene – Lot B-056 on Curtis Farm Road in the Residential/Agricultural District. Applicant is proposing to subdivide said lot into three (3) single family residential lots.

3.) 2007 Budget

4.) 2007 proposed zoning changes

5.) adjournment

Co-Chairman Brian Sullivan called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

1.) Subdivision – E.J. Abbot Trust – Lot K-105 on Pine Valley and Maple Streets

Dawn Tuomala appeared before the Board with a proposed subdivision on Pine Valley and Maple Streets. She explained the subdivision of Lot K-105 creating 2 new lots and 1 with the existing house. Fire, Water, Sewer and Road agent letters were submitted. Off-Site improvement fees have been waived by the Selectmen. She also noted all three lots will be serviced by Town Water & Sewer. The total acreage of this subdivision is 3.748 acres. Dawn respectfully distributed a request for waivers from Section 6.3g and 9.2.

Neil Faiman explained he had walked the bounds and noted several encroachments on the neighbors land, specifically patios, grills, and sheds. Mr. Abbott explained the shed on K-105-1 is his shed and predates zoning. The Board asked for a note on the plan to specify this. He also noted that the owners of a swing set and shed had sought his permission. The Board had concern with adverse possession and if they can vote on the application with shown encroachments.

Dan Donovan suggested a license between the owner and neighbors could be drawn up indicating the homeowner is responsible for the material in encroachments and they are required to remove it when they sell their property (rather than propose easements which are perpetual). The Board also discussed having the town attorney review the plans.

Dawn respectfully asked for a continuation to the January 17, 2007 meeting.

A MOTION was made by Matt Fish and SECONDED by Alex MacMartin to continue the hearing to January 17, 2007.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

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

2.) Subdivision – Martha J. Greene – Lot B-056 on Curtis Farm Road

Jeff Kandt stepped down from the Board at 7:55 p.m. Matt Fish explained he was childhood friends with the Applicant however, feels he can remain on the Board as a voting member. The Board agreed.

Dawn explained the applicant is proposing to subdivide Lot B-056 into three (3) residential lots. A variance (Case #7/11/06-1) was granted to permit two (2) reduced frontage lots where there was insufficient frontage. A shared access and utility easement is proposed for the subdivision serving all three lots. Fire and Road agent letters were submitted. Off-Site improvement fees have been waived by the Selectmen. The total acreage of this subdivision is 20.3 acres acres. Dawn respectfully distributed a request for waivers from Section 6.3g and 9.2.

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to grant the waivers.

Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried.

The Board asked if the house on Lot B-064 can be shown on the plan. Dawn agreed to revise and also check that the house is not within the 100’ required distance from the property line. The Board also noted an encroachment on Lot B-053. Dawn explained the Greene’s are working on this issue.

Neil Faiman stated he had walked the bounds. He asked to include detail on the monuments set and found at Lot B-054 and that the drill hole at the northeast corner be labeled as Bob Todd disk. The Board also requested Note 12 to read the discontinued 10 foot drive shall not be used as access. The Board also requested the plan note the existing drive shall be reviewed by the Road Agent and “grading changes, culverts, etc., shall be determined at the time of the preliminary driveway permit request”. A new driveway permit is required at the time of construction and the entrance in shall be reviewed at that time.

A MOTION was made by Alex MacMartin and SECONDED by Dan Donovan to accept the plan of subdivision.

Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried.

Dawn noted the Town Attorney is reviewing the plans. Alex MacMartin requested an Effluent Disposal Area (EDA) note to be added to the legend. Dawn agreed.

Dawn respectfully asked for a continuation.

A MOTION was made by Matt Fish and SECONDED by Alex MacMartin to continue the public hearing to January 17, 2007.

Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

Jeff Kandt returned to the Board as a voting member.

3.) 2007 Budget

The Board discussed their budget for the 2007 year. Carla Walter noted there were no charges to Advertising from Feb-June and that she would check with the Board’s records. The Board also inquired if NRPC dues had been paid.

It was decided the $15,000 needed for the Wellhead Protection Study should be a separate warrant article and not part of the Operating Budget.

The Board also granted Co-Chair Brian Sullivan permission to draft a proposed budget and seek the approval of the Budget Committee. Brian agreed.

There was no further discussion on the matter.

4.) Zoning Changes

The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to a review of the text of proposed Zoning changes, which will be heard at the Public Meeting on January 10^th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

5.) Adjournment

A MOTION was made by Jeff Kandt and SECONDED by Neil Faiman to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 p.m.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Carla J. Walter