Wilton, NH Planning Board

TOWN OF WILTON

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

DRAFT MINUTES

 

DATE:            September 1, 2010

TIME: 7:30 P.M.

PLACE:         Wilton Town Hall Courtroom

PRESENT:     Wilton Planning Board Members: Chairman Jeff Kandt, Alec MacMartin, Neil Faiman, John Shepardson, Matt Fish (arrived late) Alternate Dawn Tuomala, Alternate Sue Egan, NRPC representative Steve Wagner and Clerk Heather Loewy Nichols.

 

The agenda was amended as follows:

1.)              Minutes

-        July 21, 2010

-        August 4, 2010

2.)              PB10-005-SPR-William & Nancy McKay

3.)              PB10-007-SPR – Lincoln Geiger

4.)              PB10-010-SPR – Mary Lyn Yonika

5.)              Quinn Excavation Permit Renewal – Lot B-5

6.)              Quinn Excavation Permit Renewal - Lots E-22, E-30, E-31, and E-32

7.)              Wilton Fire Station Addition

8.)              Pre-Application – Lincoln Geiger

9.)              Other Business

10.)           Adjournment

 

 

Chairman Kandt opened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and seated Sue Egan the Board as a voting member for Walter Zuber.

 

1.      Minutes:

-         July 21, 2010

A MOTION was made by Mr. MacMartin and SECONDED by Mr. Shepardson to approve the minutes of July 21, 2010 as amended.

Voting: 4 ayes; motion carried with Neil Faiman abstaining.

 

-         August 4, 2010

A MOTION was made by Mr. MacMartin and SECONDED by Mr. Faiman to approve the minutes of August 4, 2010 as written.

 Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

Continuations:

2.     PB10-005-SPR-William & Nancy McKay – An application for a site plan review of a proposed erosion plan for a single residential structure with a driveway, well, and septic system in Lot C-043 on Davisville Road.

 

Greg Michael, counsel for the applicant, appeared before the Board and explained that per the conditions of approval they have tried to get a letter from Dawn Buecher but she responded by explaining that she cannot speak to the erosion control issue as she has no jurisdiction. Mr. Michael noted that with him this evening are Tim Ferwerda, of Meridian Land Services, and Marty Mitchner, of Normendeau Services.

 

Mr. MacMartin explained that the Board wanted to make sure that the plan shows what is on the ground. He explained that the plan that was presented was based on an old plan and the Board is concerned that the plan does not show what the current situation is.

 

Mr. Ferwerda stated that the topographical sheet was completed after any work was done and there has been no change in the topography since then.

 

In response to an observation by Mr. MacMartin, Mr. Ferweda stated that he did not survey the portion of the lot in question.  

 

Marty Mitchner stated that he has worked for Normendeau for 15 years during which time he was the principal mapper for the wetlands on the coast. He explained that the hydrology on this lot was difficult because when the beavers created the dam it raised the water table but when he was brought in the water table had gone down, he explained that in his report there is a map that addresses the areas that Mr. MacMartin is questioning. He stated that in the course of his investigation he never saw any fill placed anywhere in the three and a half years that he has worked on the property.

 

Mr. MacMartin stated that the area in question had been used as a hay field years ago and he is aware of the water issue and that the town, through the Conservation Commission and Board of Selectman, is involved in some ongoing resolution involving the state but the Board’s concern was if there was any alteration of terrain at the time that the water went down.

 

Mr. Mitchner stated that there was alteration of the terrain, in terms of the stumps being removed, before he got there but his assumption is that the stumps were there because of the increase in water. He explained that when he does his core drills he can see down the layers of soil and he did not see any layers that had been scraped away or anything that had been added.

 

Chairman Kandt noted that the Board has a copy of Mr. Mitchner’s letter to the Board stating the same information he has told the Board this evening which will go in the file.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Faiman and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin that the report from Mr. Mitchner satisfies the condition for approval of a report from Dawn Buecher.

Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

The Board and Mr. Ferwerda discussed the Building Code requirements for engineering to completed on any wall that is larger than 4 feet including below grade.  

 

Matt Fish joined the Board as a voting member.

Mr. Kandt noted that the Board is asking for a note on the plan that states that the wall over 4” has to be signed off on by an engineer.

 

In response to a question from Mr. Kandt, Mr. MacMartin explained that because this is an erosion control plan the note about the wall needs to be included.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. MacMartin and SECONDED by Mr. Faiman to continue the application to September 15, 2010.

Voting: 5 ayes; motion carried with Mr. Fish abstaining.

 

3.     PB10-007-SPR – Lincoln Geiger - An application to change the usage of the apartment at Four Corners Farm from a residence to a café at Lot 98-1, 195 Isaac Frye Highway.

 

The Clerk noted that new plans have been received that can be reviewed after the meeting.

 

New Applications:

4.      PB10-010-SPR – Mary Lyn Yonika – an application by the owner of Lot J-054, 39 Main Street, to add an exit deck and staircase to the rear of the building.

 

Mr. Shepardson explained that the applicant was out of town and noted that the Water Management and Protection Act excludes porches. The Board discussed the application and noted that they needed that applicant present to continue.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. MacMartin and SECONDED by Mr. Fish to continue the application to September 15, 2010.

Voting:  6 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

5.     Excavation Permit Renewal – An application by owner Tom Quinn to renew excavation permit # 2-16-EX-1-100 for Lot B-5 located off Forest Road, Route 31.

 

Mr. Fish stated that he met with Mr. Quinn to review the sites and nothing has occurred since the last site visit. He stated that the stumps and vegetation are still in place and that this is his fifth or sixth year of inspection and nothing has occurred on this site in that time.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Fish and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to renew the excavation permit for Lot B-5.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

6.     Excavation Permit Renewal – An application by owner Tom Quinn to renew excavation permit E22303132-04 for Lots E-22, E-30, E-31, and E-32 located off Greenville Road, Route 31 South.

 

Mr. Fish stated that he met with Mr. Quinn to review this site which is the location of the gravel pits that Matt Davidson owns. He stated that all the erosion control measures, drinking water protection sign, deep excavation signs, and fuel pads were in place.  

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Fish and SECONDED by Mr. MacMartin to renew the excavation permit for Lots E-22, E-30, E-31, and E-32.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

7.      Wilton Fire Station- Board of Selectman – a public hearing regarding the proposed addition/changes to the Wilton Fire Station.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. MacMartin and SECONDED by Mr. Shepardson to continue the application to October 6, 2010.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

8.      Other Business

-         First Light Pre-Construction meeting

Mr. Kandt explained that Mr. Sienkiewicz has asked for a pre-construction meeting to be scheduled. The Board reviewed the regulations and the Notice of Decision and noted several items that would need to be completed prior to the construction meeting. Mr. Kandt offered to communicate with Mr. Sienkiewicz and invite him to the next meeting.

 

-         Impact Fee Contract

The Board discussed the progress Ms. Tuomala has made in researching information and whether it would be appropriate to wait a year to begin the Impact Fee process. Ms. Tuomala agreed to speak to the Budget Committee and determine if the budgeted money could be carried over to next year.

 

-         Driveway

Ms. Tuomala, referring to the discussion at the last meeting, stated that she has done some research and believes that the direction the Board gave last meeting was against the original intention of the driveway regulation. The Board stated that either the regulation needs to be reviewed or the specific applicant should come to the Board.

 

9.      Adjournment

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Fish and SECONDED by Mr. Shepardson to adjourn the meeting.

Voting: 6 ayes; motion carried unanimously.

 

Chairman Kandt declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Heather Loewy Nichols

Clerk

 

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