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January 18th 2012, Regular Session

Calendar Name: 
Jan 18, 12 Regular Session
Date/Time of Meeting: 
01/18/2012 7:30pm
Location: 
Wilton Town Hall meeting room
Application Deadline: 
December 27, 2011
Case(s): 
PB11-012-SA Bradford Reilly
Case(s): 
PB11-014-SPR Pine Hill Waldorf School, Early Education Center
Minutes for this Meeting:

 TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
DRAFT
 
DATE:           January 18, 2012
TIME:            7:30 P.M.
PLACE:         Wilton Town Hall Courtroom
PRESENT:    Wilton Planning Board Members: Chairman Walter Zuber, Jeff Kandt, Alec MacMartin, Neil Faiman, John Shepardson, Matt Fish (arrived at 7:39), Alternate Sue Egan and Steve Yurchak,  Board of Selectman Representative Steve McDonough, NRPC Representative Camille Pattison, and Minute Recorder Heather Loewy Nichols.
 
The agenda was amended as follows:
1.)                 Minutes
-          December 21, 2011
-          January 4, 2011
2.)                 PB11-012-SA –Bradford Reilly Keilas Professional
3.)                 PB11-014-SPR- Pine Hill Waldorf School
4.)                 Other Business
5.)                 Adjournment
 
Chairman Zuber opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and put Sue Egan on the Board for Matt Fish.
 
  1. Minutes to approve:
-          December 21, 2011
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to approve the minutes of December 21, 2011 as written.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
 
-          January 4, 2012
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. McDonough and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to approve the minutes of January 4, 2011 as written.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried with Mr. Faiman abstaining.
 
Matt Fish arrived at the meeting and Sue Egan stepped off the Board as a voting member.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to re-open the minutes of January 4, 2012 and amend them so that Mr. McDonough does not step off the Board for the Pre-application.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
 
 
  1. PB11-012-SA –Bradford Reilly Keilas Professional. Non illuminated freestanding vinyl graphics, 36" x 38" constructed with plywood and paint. Located 15Ft from route 101, 274 Gibbons Hwy, Wilton. Tax Map M-092
 
The applicant was not present at the meeting.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to deny the application due to the fact that the Board has insufficient information to figure out whether the sign placement is in the right of way.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
 
  1. PB11-014-SPR Pine Hill Waldorf School. Application for a site plan review for an Early Education Center, on the east side of Abbot Hill Rd at the intersection with Isaac Frye Highway. Wilton NH Tax Map F – Lot 99-1
 
Walter Zuber, Neil Faiman, and Steve McDonough stepped off the Board as voting members at 7:41 p.m. Sue Egan was placed on the Board for Walter Zuber and Steve Yurchak was placed on the Board for Neil Faiman.

Mr. Zuber appeared before the Board for the applicant and explained that since the last meeting the plans have been reviewed by the Town Engineer, a site walk was held, and they have been working with the Fire Department regarding the landscaping so the Fire Chief can feel comfortable getting around the building.
Rick Holder, of Todd Land Use Consultants, explained that he added a note to the plan stating that building the second building is not imminent, worked out the hours of operation, and he is in the process of addressing the issues noted in the Town Engineer’s review. He noted that for two of the issues his firm is consulting another engineering firm to resolve the issues.
Mr. Holder explained, with regard to the road with a platform at the bottom, that he made some edits to the plan view of the grass swales, reduced the 1:1 slopes to 3:1 or 2:1 as appropriate, and specified the material to be placed under the culvert. He also noted that he provided additional elevations for the parking area, a new schematic designating the rip rap design, additional details for the headwall, water bars and mulch check dams. He stated that he is hoping to have the revisions complete and approved by the next meeting.
Ms. Pattison suggested that Mr. Holder spell out the parking timing and spaces on the plan as they have discussed.
Mr. MacMartin also noted that they should reference the Zoning Board’s decision on the plan.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. Shepardson to continue the application to February 15, 2012.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
 
Ms. Egan and Mr. Yurchak stepped off the Board as voting members and Mr. Zuber, Mr. Faiman, and Mr. McDonough returned to the Board as voting members.
 
  1. Other Business
-          Pine Hill Caveat Lot Consolidation
 
Walter Zuber stepped off the Board as a voting member Sue Egan was placed on the Board in his place. .

Mr. Zuber appeared before the Board for the Pine Hill School and explained that they would like to re-combine the 7 acre lot they had previously annexed off their main lot.

 
After discussion, Mr. MacMartin noted that they will need a lawyer’s statement regarding how or if the lots are encumbered.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. Faiman to place this issue on the next agenda.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
 
Walter Zuber returned to the Board as a voting member and Sue Egan stepped off.
 
-          Zoning Ordinance and Regulation Printing
The Board discussed organizing and printing the current Zoning Ordinance and Regulations with Ms. Pattison.
 
-          Excavation
Matt Fish and the Board discussed the upcoming meeting on
February 1, 2012 to discuss the reclamation and water issues at the Quinn gravel pit and also water issues in the Dale Street area that may or may not be attributed to forestry activity.
 
  1. Adjournment
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Kandt and SECONDED by Mr. Shepardson to adjourn the meeting.
Voting: 7 ayes; motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Zuber declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Loewy Nichols
 
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