WASHINGTON PLANNING BOARD

Minutes

July 11, 2006

 1.0 Assembly

1.1 Members Present: Jack Sheehy, Charlie Fields, Tom Taylor, and Lynne Cook  

1.2 Alternates Present: None

1.3 Members & Alternates Absent: Bill Rhoades, Marv Jager, Frank Musmanno

1.4 Visitors: Philip Barker, Melissa and Bill Cole, Steve and Gayle Terani, Vincent and Patricia DeVasto, Tom Dombroski, Marcella and Tim Bobinsky, John and Barbara Cash, Hank Amsden, Brian and Pam Vaillancourt, Christopher Scruton, and Shawn Atkins

Fields made a motion that the Board addresses the Public Hearing.  

2.0 Minutes

2.1 Fields made a motion that the minutes of June 6, 2006 be accepted as written. Cook seconded the motion.  All voted in favor.

3.0 Public Hearing: 7:00PM

3.1 Ravenbrook Associates, TM# 12-018 for a proposed major subdivision (for five building lots). Tom Dombroski addressed the surface water runoff issue on behalf of Ravenbrook Associates. Dombroski provided site maps for review and stated that from his evaluation most of the water would stay on the subject property. Dombroski advised that DES subdivision approval was received as of today for three of the five lots and advised that the state does not review any lot over five acres. He advised that each lot was approved for a four bedroom home.  Bill Cole asked what the septic setback requirement is from the wetlands; Dombroski advised the State requirement is fifty feet. Taylor requested the calculation of land on each parcel that is non-wetland. Dombroski advised at least 1 acre. Cole asked if all of the parcels have 200' road frontage. Dombroski advised each property has more than the required 200Õ road frontage.  Sheehy stated that one of the concerns is that the water that is on this land stays on this land. Melissa Cole stated on the tax map she counted at least five or six streams on this property and had concerns of where the water would go once construction began. She advised of her concern of five additional driveways on an already busy part of the road.  Tim Bobinsky stated the test pits were dug close to the road and in reality this is not were they are going to be placed. Bobinsky stated he has reviewed the previous Planning Board Minutes and addressed his opinion on a moratorium.  Sheehy addressed Bobinsky's comments regarding a moratorium advising him this could not be addressed until next Town Meeting.  Taylor asked Dombroski if a cluster development had been considered and would address the wetland concerns brought before the Planning Board. Barker advised in a cluster development you still need your acreage and that the properties would be closer together. Atkins asked if a buildable lot can include wetlands; Taylor advised it can include the wetlands.  Cole asked if the Planning Board performs a site visit and stated that it is a very diverse piece of property. Sheehy asked if there were any more questions from those in attendance.   Cook stated her concern is how does someone get to lot 4 property to build. Sheehy advised that the Board would like to know how much dry land is on each property.  Sheehy suggested that the subdivision be continued until Dombroski has the information requested. Taylor addressed driveway permits. Atkins asked regarding lot 5 if all setback requirements are met on this property. Sheehy asked for a proposed site for the house, septic and well for each of the properties. Dombroski advised that he would provide this information to the Board. Sheehy stated that the Board would schedule a walk through the property on July 18th at 8AM with Mr. Barker.

4.0 Mergers

4.1 None    

5.0 Driveway Permits:

5.1 Janet and Cindy Eaton TM#07-007-2, Lempster Mountain Road, temporary drive for logging.  Fields made a motion that the Board approve the permit. Taylor seconded. All voted in favor.  

5.2 Maureen Hurley TM#15-033, Valley Road, Fields made a motion that the Board approve the permit. Taylor seconded. All voted in favor.  

5.3 Munica M. Scanlan TM#20-183 Beaver Brook Road, Fields made a motion that the Board approve the permit. Taylor seconded. All voted in favor.  

 6.0 Old Business

6.1 None.

7.0 New Business

7.1 Application for subdivision on Ayers Pond Road TM#09-015 for a major subdivision for five building lots. Hank Amsdem represented the Cash's and presented a site plan for the Board to review. The Board reviewed the site plan. Amsdem asked the Board what is the status of Oldrich Road; he was informed it is a Class VI road.  Taylor asked about wetlands on the property; which Amsdem reviewed with the Board. Taylor asked for proposed driveway sites and asked for the total building perimeter. Sheehy stated that the property is above an aquifer and would like to address this with the Conservation Commission. Taylor asked if the Cash's would be building on this land or selling. Amsdem advised that they would be liquidating the property. The Board reviewed the application and informed Amsdem of the fees for the Public Hearing. The Board advised if the application is accepted there will be a Public Hearing on September 5th 2006.

7.2 Brian and Pamela Vaillancourt advised the Board that upon surveying one of their lots there were discrepancies in lot lines which were not clearly marked. The Vaillancourt's and Christopher Scruton advised the Board that there had been a clarification of the property between the two parties. The Board advised that new deeds should be drawn up and recorded in Sullivan County.    

 8.0 Communications

8.1 Letter from Lincoln institute of land policy. Re:Citizen Planners Resource Kit.    

8.2 Letter from Office of Energy & Planning Re: Land Use Regulation Update.

            8.3 Letter from NHDES Re: permit application #060223-04 Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Saint BenedictÕs Center.   

8.4 Letter regarding Washington Road Specifications- Scott Hogan- Nuthatch Way.

8.5 Letter from Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission: Volume 1 as amended 12/21/2005.

8.6 Expenditure report to June 30, 2006.

8.7 Approval of the Master Plan (must be signed). Fields made a motion that the Board approve the Master Plan July 11, 2006 and sign. Taylor seconded the motion. All voted in favor.

8.8 CIP letter sent to Department Heads.

8.9 NHDES letter regarding private well testing – upcoming seminar.

8.10 Letter regarding planning services to New Hampshire communities.

 9.0 Next Meeting – August 1, 2006. Time 7:00 PM in the Town Hall.

10.0 Adjournment – Fields moved to adjourn. Taylor seconded the motion Time 9:20 PM

Respectfully,

Michelle Dagesse

Secretary to the Planning Board