WASHINGTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes
September 4, 2007
1.0 Assembly
1.1 Members Present: Jack Sheehy, Lynn Cook, Tom Marshall, Nan Schwartz, and Ken Eastman
1.2 Alternates Present: Dennis Kelly, Fran Greene and Frank Musmanno
1.3 Members & Alternates Absent: Bill Cole
1.4 Visitors:
Eastman motioned to approve the minutes of August 7, 2007 as written. Cook seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
2.0 Public Hearing – Subdivision
Sheehy called the meeting to order advising that there were four subdivisions on the order.
Marshall asked that he be removed from the Cash/Robinson subdivision. Cook motioned that Musmanno sit in for Marshall during the Cash/Robinson subdivision review. Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Tim Britain, representing Sandy Robinson provided site plans for the Boards review. Britain advised that the plan is basically the same configuration as the last meeting with some minor line adjustment that will be recorded in the deeds. Britain advised that a homestead lot will remain in the Cash's name with the remainder of the lot in the Robinson name. The plan is to attempt to move the remaining land into a conservation easement. Britain advised that DES has amendment the updated plan with the reconfiguration of the lot. Cook asked if Britain would clarify the application with DES. Britain advised that they would be happy to send a letter to DES advising that there be no consideration of subdividing on the other side of the road.
The Board moved to the application for review. Schwartz motioned to accept the application as complete. Cook seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Sheehy asked for comments from those in attendance.
There were no comments from those in attendance.
Schwartz motioned to approve the subdivision as presented. Eastman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Britain to provided film copies for signature and the soil scientist will sign the mylar.
Eastman motioned that Marshall return. Schwartz seconded. All voted in favor.
The Board moved to the Gilbert subdivision.
The Board reviewed the subdivision annexation site plan basically the same but the inclusion of a 30' driveway easement to proposed lot 48. The amended plans were sent into the State and has received State approval. Mellen advised that the driveway permit on Faxon Hill Road was a permanent driveway approval. Sheehy stated that he thought the driveway permit was for logging. Mellen advised that the driveway in question is basically closing itself with the lack of use. Eastman suggested that in the Boards motion it include that the driveway mention not be used. Mellen advised that there is a proposed easement in the application. The Board reviewed the provided paperwork for completeness. The Board moved to the application test pits application is complete.
Marshall motioned that the application be accepted as complete. Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Sheehy asked if there were any comments or questions from those in attendance.
Question regarding the placement of a driveway on lot 49-1. Mellen advised.
Eastman motion that the subdivision/annexation be approved as presented with the following condition that the existing driveway on Faxon Hill Road be discontinued. Marshall seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
The Board moved to the Horner Subdivision:
Royce advised he had provided the copies of the deeds and had made the changes to the site plan as suggested by the Board. The Board reviewed the application for completeness. Cook asked if Bill Royce has power of attorney to submit this application. Royce advised that Horner had signed the application and had placed his name on the application.
Cook motioned that the Board accept the application as being complete. Eastman seconded the motion.
Sheehy asked if there were any questions or comments from the group. Sheehy advised that in our previous meeting the Kelloggs had made comments to the Board of their concerns with an addition of another lot.
Eastman motion to approve the subdivision. Schwartz seconded. All voted in favor.
The Board moved to the Vaillancourt subdivision.
Vaillancourt provided site maps for the proposed subdivision.
The Board reviewed the application. Cook motioned to accept the application as complete. Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Sheehy asked if there were any comments or questions from those in attendance.
Question of the location of the driveways on Route 31. Vaillancourt advised that there would be one shared driveway.
Cook motioned to approve the subdivision as submitted. Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
3.0 Driveway Permits
3.1 Leandra MacDonald- TM#15-112-1 798 Millen Pond Road, Thayer approved the permit. The permit was approved with the following condition that the owner trim the grass and brush on the roadside of driveway. Eastman motioned. Cook seconded. All voted in favor.
3.2 Alan Chidester, TM#11-039, Old Marlow Road. Thayer approved the permit with the condition that a 40 x 18 plastic/steel culvert be place at proposed driveway entrance. The driveway permit was approved with the condition that the culvert be installed before building permit is issued.
3.3 John and Lisa Lyko, TM#16-048, Highland Haven Road. Thayer advised that there was no culvert needed but the site must be staked for the Planning Board. The permit was tabled until the proposed driveway was properly staked and could be inspected by the Board.
3.4. John and Holly Rigby, TM#15-110, 836 Millen Pond Road, Thayer approved the permit. The permit was approved with the condition that the owner must cut the brush around the driveway to improve visibility. The permit was approved with the condition that the water is diverted to the left of the driveway. Cook seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
4.0 Mergers
None
5.0 Old Business
5.1 UVLSRPC Director- Christine Walker, visiting to tell us what services they can offer to the Planning Board. Walker asked when the Town did the last master plan. Sheehy advised in 2006. Walker advised that an audit would be a good step in looking at the ordinances to mesh with the master plan. Walker will provide the Town with a quote for an audit. Walker advised a service book will be available soon advising of the benefits available from the UVLSRPC. Any community that has been paying dues 15% back of the dues for any services hired. Russell advised that the office was invaluable with getting the park done.
5.2 NRI/Conservation Plan Schwartz motioned that the Planning Board include the 2007 Natural & Cultural Resource Inventory and Conservation Plan as an integral part of the Washington Master Plan. As new factual information becomes available the Inventory section will be amended to reflect such data. Eastman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The final draft was provided and small changes had been made at the hearing and the changes will be made to reflect such notes.
5.3 LUO issues- Discussion with Mellen regarding concern of the Town's setback requirement from a wetland. Discussion of inclusion of the definition of a wetland. Andrews to provide the definition. The intent was there to have the wetland setback for fifty feet. Sheehy to contact the Town's attorney. The Planning Commission reviewed the LUO for intent.
5.4 Profession Ordinance review, discussion
5.5 Growth management Ordinance, discussion Schwartz to forward to all members a draft.
5.6 Capital Improvement Plan – update
5.7 Ashuelot Watershed Ordinance – update
6.0 Communications:
6.1Letter from Michael and Jean Kluk of Washington Drive supporting the Conservation Plan (Natural Resource Inventory)
7.0 Next Planning Board meeting, October 2, 2007 Time 7:00 PM in the Town Hall.
8.0 Adjournment –Cook moved to adjourn. Marshall seconded the motion at 9:56pm
Respectfully,
Michelle Dagesse
Secretary to the Planning Board