PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 6, 2007
356 Main Street – Farmington, NH
Members Present: Charlie King, Hiram Watson, Jim Horgan, David Kestner,
David Meehan – Alternate, Gerry Gibson - Alternate
Absent: Don MacVane – without notification
Selectmen’s Rep: Paul Parker
Staff Present: Doreen T. Hayden.
S.R.P.C. Julie LaBranche, Strafford Regional Planning Commission
Public Present: Fred Cameron – A. J. Cameron Sod Farm, Scott Cameron, Peter Landry – Landry Surveying, Charles Wibel, Rodney Blinn, Deborah Guilmett, John Theriault, Mark Guilmeta, Tony Alcorn – NewDam Partners, Richard Maloon – NewDam Partners, Henry Martino, Peter & Jenn Rizzo, John Spartichino, John McKenna, Dave Aubert
Chairman King called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm, seating Gerry Gibson for absent Don MacVane and David Meehan for resigned John Law.
Chairman King asks for a motion regarding the minutes of 01-02-2007; Hiram Watson motions to approve as written, 2nd Jim Horgan, discussion; Paul Parker states that on page 6 of 13; 1st paragraph; last sentence change the wording from better appearance to better emergency access; motion to approve as amended; no further discussion; all those in favor; David Kestner and Gerry Gibson abstain; motion to approve as amended passes.
Chairman King asks for a motion regarding the minutes of 01-16-2007; Hiram Watson motions to accept as written; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Chairman King asks for a motion regarding the minutes of 01-30-2007 and states to the board that Doreen T. Hayden has included some amended portions to page 2 of 3 specifically lines 6 & 7 as was suggested by the contracted Planner Julie LaBranche; Hiram Watson motions to accept as amended; 2nd Paul Parker; no further discussion; all those in favor; David Meehan abstains; motion passes.
6:15 pm
· Continuation of Conceptual Discussion: By NewDam Partners (Tony Alcorn, Richard Maloon and Bruce Cartwright) for the development of Phase II – Waldron Woods (Tax Map R60, Lot #18).
Tony Alcorn presents on behalf of the NewDam Partners introduces Richard Maloon and states that Bruce Cartwright is not with them; reflects on the 2 subject items (1) 900 foot limitation and (2) the 20 lots; he believes there are 2 methods to a resolution (1) service road access to school from cul-de-sac and (2) a loop road through the development. They were going to go out and investigate but due to the cost effectiveness and analysis they’ve received and the fact that Crown Point Survey is still reviewing wetland issues and the survey has not been completed at this time they did not go forward. Chairman King notes this is the 2nd conceptual and that he would continue the conceptual to the next meeting. Tony Alcorn reaffirms the 2-lots that do not have driveways, however the plan was approved did
have the 2 driveways, the NewDam partners had questioned the fact if that was a feasible thing to do and came to the conclusion that was not feasible because if people bought those house lots they would not have any access onto their property during road infrastructure development. Tony Alcorn speaks about the last time they suggested a 150’ road for future start of road and this board referred them back to the TRC Board for discussion; Tony Alcorn adds that the TRC did not make a judgment on that and the NewDam partners are asking for permission on that from this board. Chairman King asked if he discussed this issue with the road agent and Tony Alcorn said yes they have and it was agreed that 150’ of road would be proper.
Chairman King asks if the board understands the applicants request; Chairman King adds that he’s discussed this with the road agent as it is different from the original request; Hiram Watson would like to have Joel Moulton or someone else review and to do the inspection as if it was a road.
Hiram Watson asks if they are still pursuing going through the swamp to the school, Tony Alcorn replies that they are pursuing thorough investigation.
Paul Parker states that he has no objections to the proposal however he does question if it is an approved plan for those 2 roads Tony Alcorn refers to; Chairman King replies that currently approval is driveway with shared access; Tony Alcorn interjects that lot 6 & 11 have been approved for driveway and now we are changing the requirement to a road; Paul Parker adds that he just wants to make sure we are doing it the right way.
Discussion ensues regarding the specifics of the road being developed during the build out of the second Phase.
Tony Alcorn replies we should confirm with the road agent just exactly what they should do with the road.
David Kestner opinions that a settlement difference of 1st 150 feet when the project goes forward and that 1-year down the road or so that consideration of the future development should be taken into consideration and that some type of feathering would be required as with cars traveling over the road compaction will occur; David Kestner and Tony Alcorn entertain discussion on the further settlement of the roadway.
Paul Parker inquires about the maintenance of the temporary road and who’s responsibility it will be; Tony Alcorn replied that for the people who buy there will be a Home Owners Association in place and shared driveway access will be detailed in that document.
Chairman King suggests that this discussion be continued to the next meeting; but 1st asks Julie LaBranche, Sr. Land Use Planner, Strafford Regional Planning if she has any comments adding that the applicant is to provide road requirements and maintenance agreements to private property owners; Julie LaBranche had no additional comments
Hiram Watson motions to continue to the next Planning Board Meeting of March 6, 2007; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
6:33 pm
· Compliance Hearing – Peter Alfe: (Tax Map R03, Lot #004); RE: The Notice of Decision requirement(s) as issued at Planning Board Meeting of 07-11-2006; 4 Conditions of Approval Apply.
Chairman King reads into the record a letter from Mr. Peter Alfe to request the board grant a continuance to May 2007; Jim Horgan states that we need to put this one to an end; Chairman King asks how do you propose this; Chairman King turns to Julie LaBranche asking for her thoughts on how to proceed asking her if we can rescind his approval; Julie LaBranche states that not knowing about the application she would suggest to discontinue and suspend any activities; Chairman King asks do we rescind or suspend; Julie LaBranche states that it depends on how the board feels on either level, suspend or discontinue; Chairman King would like to continue this to allow Julie LaBranche time to review and provide the board with her opinion and then have the board entertain discussion.
Paul Parker feels suspension is a reasonable action on all activity of this application.
Hiram Watson motions to table this and continue to the Workshop session of March 20, 2007; 2nd David Meehan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
6:38 pm
· Compliance Hearing – Ledge Rock Construction, LLC (Peter Rizzo): RE: Cherub Drive and Holly Lane infrastructure and residents concerns over an Association (Tax Map R61, Lot 005 – 5, 20, 6, 15, 19, 18, 22, 21, 16, 11, 13, 10, 12, 30, 26, 27, 28, 17, 14, 24, 25 and 29.
Chairman King opens by advising the board members and public that the Board of Selectmen requested this compliance hearing.
Gerry Gibson recuses himself from discussion as he resides on Cherub Drive.
Chairman King states that he’s reviewed the past meeting minutes and tapes and they differ from the letter that was written to the Selectmen; Peter Rizzo states that there are only 4 items that he’s left to address; (1) Telephone Pole, (2) Sidewalks, (3) Association (4) Access Way; Chairman King indicated he still has issues with the lack of pedestrian access; Jim Horgan adds that his thoughts are in agreement with Chairman Kings’ review; Peter Rizzo believes all issues have been addressed, the telephone pole is a utility issue; as for the pathway going through; he stated that the board said to cut the trees and if they did that the snowmobiles will want to go out there and the board said they didn’t want that; Chairman King turned to Jim Horgan and asked for his thoughts on that; Jim Horgan stated
that he didn’t recall; zero discussion at the Conservation Commission.
Chairman King made reference to a width change from 10 feet to 20 feet to allow for a pedestrian path; Peter Rizzo stated that the pedestrian easement is not for the Town of Farmington it is for Cherub Drive Estates, he doesn’t recall it ever being an issue that he was to put a sidewalk in and thought it was the Town of Farmington responsibility; there is reference made to a Mr. Gharaphey (spelling) and he had indicated a 3 foot wide strip was going to be created; Chairman King refers to his review of all the tapes and what his interpretation for the sidewalk requirement should be and that the road agent agrees with Chairman King that 5 foot should be added to the shoulder for passable by pedestrians.
Peter Rizzo stated that it’s not on Phase II only on Phase III, we only go by the plans not on your opinion; Chairman King replied that Mr. Rizzo you have not lived up to your commitments in the development. Peter Rizzo stated his only dispute would be, you hired an engineer and he said it was done that it should be done and should have no further issues.
Paul Parker interjects that the minutes show that a walkway should be in Phase II and that it should be completed; Peter Rizzo stated Holly Lane is in Phase II. Peter Rizzo asks if the Town of Farmington is going to accept the roads; Chairman King advises that it is not up to the Planning Board to accept the roads; Chairman King reads into the record text from minutes of a statement by Hiram Watson that the Town of Farmington has not accepted roads in 10-years; Peter Rizzo asks if they build the road to the Town of Farmington standards then why don’t they accept the road; Chairman King states that the road policy is in our regulations and is applicable for all applicants.
It is asked what is not in compliance; Chairman King stated access, association requirement; Chairman King indicates that he will be opening the meeting to the public and now opens the meeting to the public for their comments:
John Theriault – 37 Holly Lane – To let you know the audio is better than a few weeks ago; I have a quick question regarding the acceptance of the road and bonding by the residents; Paul Parker replied that new developments would have the developer bond the road for 5-years; Chairman King adds that the document “Road Acceptance Policy” is in draft form and will be going to review and that the Board of Selectmen will be having a public hearing on that policy; John Theriault advises the board that the residents have a petition in process and offers his compliments for the boards efforts; John Theriault continues that none of the residents were aware that they were members of any Association; Chairman King interjects that he did meet the requirements of the association and the document has been
recorded adding that a deed restriction should be noted and that would notify potential buyers of a Home Owners Association.
John Theriault comments that he doesn’t know what makes a road, I’m not an engineer but he can visually see that stop signs should be installed, there are bad drop offs that should be addressed; he is concerned if the Town of Farmington releases the bond the road will not be brought up to standards and when the developer pulls out he’s concerned about the road upkeep. Chairman Kings asks if Mr. Theriault has had any discussions with other neighbors and Mr. Theriault stated they don’t want an Association; when he was at closing the first question he asked is there an Association and he was told no, he’s lived in a development with an Association down South and he never wants to live under that again.
Jim Horgan interjects that he wishes the board could be more encouraging, but the responsibility lies with Mr. Rizzo.
Roger Morrissey – 37 Cherub Drive – Just want to reaffirm that we don’t want an Association and that he wasn’t aware of any covenants, he provides an Advertisement from the Rizzo Website that he used when he bought his house in 2002 and that never was he told of an Association nor was it listed in this Ad.
Henry Martino – 19 Cherub Drive – wants a sidewalk, previously there were problems with a grader not being able to turn; the Town of Farmington engineer showed him where the sidewalks were suppose to be; Chairman King asks when was this; Henry Martino replies last spring but I don’t have anything in my paperwork or deeds that says we are an association.
Beth Capan – 20 Cherub Drive – not sure about everything going on here; but asks that are we all in agreement that Mr. Rizzo is responsible up to and until the Town of Farmington takes over the road; Chairman King state he’s not sure about that; she continues that the residents deserve an answer, I’ve spoken with Peter Rizzo 12/20/2006 and we had a very cordial conversation and he acknowledged and accepts full responsibility for the road; I’ve contacted legal representation and they’ve concluded 2 discrepancies (1) when Mr. Rizzo mad agreement with the town and that he owes the residents of the development an answer and (2) he also has the responsibility to notify homeowners; she adds that her loan was predicated on the property being accessed via a public road.
Mark Quillet – 40 Holly Lane – Real Estate agent told him it was a public road, his daughter who bought a home on Sky View Drive / Whippoorwill Ridge Road brought down to him over 100 pages Home Owners Association documents; I’ve never received anything like that.
Charles Wibel – I do not live in Cherub Estates but I was on the Planning Board and I remember specifically that we were made aware that the Home Owners were not notified and I specifically remember Mr. Rizzo saying yes he will take of care of notifying.
Chairman King asks for any more questions from the public.
John Spartachino – 45 Cherub Drive – Or better known as pedophile drive; my feelings towards Mr. Gagnon are very firm; he told me there is no association and won’t be and the town will take over the road; I have 2 pedophiles and a rapist living next door to me; I think raising the bond would be a hell of an idea, I also think that Joel Moulton and the Selectmen should sit down and take care of the review and determine the dollars that are needed to cover the roads for the next 10 years.
Debra Currier – 22 Cherub Drive – when I first moved to this Town of Farmington I didn’t understand tax cards, I’ve sent the Selectmen letters asking how can you put a sidewalk in you would be taking the home owners land; I want to know where is the hydrant; is that retaining pond that is full of weeds and the kids drive through to be used in the development in case of a fire; it this pond suppose to have a fence around it; where is the water going to come from when a homeowner does have a fire? Chairman King responds that fire hydrants were not a requirement and that the detention pond was deemed not suitable and not a viable option, it is there for drainage. Debra Currier so there will be no fence; Chairman King states not a condition of approval.
Chairman King closes the public portion of this meeting, and addresses Mr. Rizzo – I believe there are some unresolved issues and I feel we should continue this and asks for his thoughts. Peter Rizzo asks if Phase III sidewalks are to be gravel; Jim Horgan interjects that a 5-foot easement called for a solid walkway.
Peter Rizzo comments that he is not trying to screw the people, if I knew when I started this development that the Town of Farmington wasn’t accepting any roads I would never have developed the parcel.
Hiram Watson interjects that the road needs to be approved and you should do what you have to do to get it accepted and shame on the realtors for what they did.
David Kestner shows Mr. Rizzo sections 6 of the subdivision regulations which applicant signs item #2 acknowledging that road is private; Chairman King reads into the record item #2 of section 6 of the subdivision regulations.
Paul Parker implies to Mr. Rizzo that when you went through the approval you were required to develop a Home Owners Association; Peter Rizzo responds only until the time the Town of Farmington took over the road.
Chairman King tells Mr. Rizzo he will give him time to review the minutes and the tapes asking how much time he would need to review so that if we need to continue this for another meeting we will have an idea on a time frame.
Discussion ensues about the petition by the residents for a Warrant Article – developed by John Theriault.
Chairman King makes a motion that he feels it is reasonable to continue this discussion until the March 6, 2007 Planning Board Meeting to allow time to resolve issues; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
7:45 pm
Chairman King motions for a 15-minute recess; 2nd David Meehan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
8:00 pm
Chairman King reconvenes the meeting.
· Planning Board Nominations: To the Strafford Regional Planning Commission as representative of the Town of Farmington (2 Representatives are allowed to be appointed).
Chairman King reviews the application(s) for the above position; Paul Parker indicates that he is willing and would like to be considered for one of the open positions; Chairman King adds that John Law a past Planning Board member also indicated his desire to sit on the Strafford Regional Planning Commission Board as a representative for the Town of Farmington; also Chairman King has received a formal request / application / resume for the position of a representative for the Town of Farmington on the Strafford Regional Planning Commission from Mr. Charles Wibel. Chairman King asks for a formal motion to appoint any of the 3 individuals that has shown interest; Hiram Watson motions to appoint Charles Wibel to one of the openings; 2nd Jim Horgan; discussion; Paul Parker states that he will
refrain from discussion and vote on this appointment and will have discussion with the Selectmen at their next meeting; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan motions to nominate John Law to the second open position; 2nd Hiram Watson; discussion; Chairman King is opposed as Mr. Law has no made a formal application
8:06 pm
· Site Review Application By: A. J. Cameron Sod Farms, Inc. (Tax Map R50, Lot #41); Alfred S. Cameron, President; for the proposed addition to an existing commercial structure; approximately 2645 Square Feet; located at 16 Flagstone Avenue, in the (CC) Commercial Center Zoning District.
Chairman King asks Fred Cameron to step up to the front and present his application; Chairman King notes for the record that the square footage as listed in the Agenda is incorrect at 2645 square feet; the building square footage is only 264 square feet. Fred Cameron speaks about the addition that the Sod Farm is undertaking; it is an 11’ x 24’ building addition, there will be no power, no water and I’ve supplied you with photos of what the building will look like. Chairman King directs to Julie LaBranche asking if she has any further questions that were not addressed at the TRC Meeting, Julie LaBranche replies that she has no further questions all answered at TRC, I have no concerns.
Paul Parker asks if the 1-bay will be eliminated, Fred Cameron stated it will be used for gray stacks, bander, pointer, and power strip, there will be no hazardous materials; Fred Cameron tells the board that the Fire Chief had no fire concerns; Chairman King polls the board members, David Kestner has no objection, David Meehan indicates this is pretty straight forward, Hiram Watson has no concerns and Jim Horgan states he feels the same.
Chairman King asks if he can entertain a motion; Paul Parker motions to accept the application as complete; 2nd David Meehan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Chairman King opens the floor to the public for comment either for or against this application; also asks the board if they have any discussion; Jim Horgan motions to accept this application; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
8:12 pm
· Continuation of Site Review Application By: David Aubert (Tax Map U08, Lot #020); for the proposed operation of an Antique Sales Business located at 12 Paulson Road; in the (SR) Suburban Residential Zoning District.
Chairman King asks Dave Aubert to step forward and present his application; Dave Aubert indicates to the board that he has drawn a better plan than last time, has added the square footage of the house sections that would be used to display and noted for the record that this time he did correct the abutter letter mailing label.
Chairman King turns the session over to Julie LaBranche she asks about the square footage of the garage / shop, is it attached or separate, is this exterior or interior, she states that the revised application doesn’t address the 1 parking space per the zoning requirement; Dave Aubert replies the front of the house has 8 parking spaces and 50 spaces in the field for any overflow; Chairman King interjects that this is the first time the board has seen overflow parking; Julie LaBranche asks if the patrons would be backing out onto Paulson Road, noting that site distance and curbs could be a factor; she is in question regarding the Home Business definition of employing 1 person, feels the definition is ambiguous and reads into the record that definition; discussion ensues regarding the 1-employee status.
Chairman King pointedly asks Dave Aubert “so you have no issues following the requirement”; Dave Aubert replies that he does not.
The subject of Handicap Requirements for parking is brought forth and the board members entertain various levels of discussion on this topic; Chairman King calls for comments from the board members; Jim Horgan indicates he’s good, Hiram Watson states that all the information we asked for he’s provided; David Meehan takes no issue; David Kestner discusses the parking and the evidence of 1 side being asphalt and 1 side grass and that any handicap issue could be addressed.
Dave Aubert speaks up and states that he would like to see something in writing stating the handicap parking requirements and reference is made to a memo from Dennis Roseberry, CEO/BI dated 12-14-2006.
Julie LaBranche recites Section 21 of the Site Plan Review Regulations that specifies handicap-parking requirements; she adds that she knows it is part of the building code.
Paul Parker questions the center portion between house and barn asking if that is parking; Dave Aubert stated that is for personal parking.
Discussion ensues regarding parking and pulling in and out of the driveway onto Paulson Road and the handicap accessibility requirements.
Paul Parker has questions on the turf area asking if the applicant would think about putting in gravel; Dave Aubert replies that he can’t see that happening now, but if I found that business warranted a gravel parking area than I would do that; Dave Aubert does agree that he will post signs on the property directly patrons to the parking areas.
Chairman King entertains a motion to accept the application as complete; discussion; Jim Horgan reminds applicant to keep things at ground level, feels that the traffic flow would be light, and asks that Dave Aubert communicate with neighbors if anything would be going on and to state your points of access on the property; Jim Horgan motions to accept as substantially complete; 2nd Hiram Watson; discussion; Paul Parker asks about Site Review delineation for the site distances adding that Joel Moulton has reviewed and we could consider what Joel Moulton has to offer; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Chairman King opens the floor to the public for comment either for or against this application; Charles Wibel comes forward and stated the Mr. Aubert is an Antique dealer as I and if gets 8 clients per week, he’d think he’d died and went to heaven; as for the ADA requirement to the federal limits are to the best efforts, if there is no accessibility you must be willing to assist to help the patron in; you would need to make every reasonable effort to make accommodation; Mr. Wibel further adds that this building we are in is not ADA compliant and adds that he feels 9 parking spaces at Mr. Aubert place is more than adequate; Chairman King stated that he has issues with backing out onto Paulson Road; Paul Parker asks if all storage will be in the barn; Dave Aubert indicated that 1 or 2 stray items would / could
be outside for a short time only.
Gerry Gibson adds that he is concerned for the neighbors regarding the parking and asked if he’s had any further discussion with parking; Dave Aubert has had discussions with neighbors but not specifically about this parking issue.
Chairman King restates his concerns with patrons at the Antique Store backing out onto Paulson Road and he is not in favor of approving this application allowing the backing out into a roadway.
There are various levels of discussion on the potential hazards of backing out onto Paulson Road and suggested alternatives to exiting the Antique Store.
Jim Horgan motions to accept the application with review of the ADA requirements by the Code Enforcement Officer – Dennis Roseberry; 2nd David Meehan; discussion; David Kestner entertains some further discussion on parking and exiting options; no further discussion; all those in favor; 3 opposed – Paul Parker, David Kestner, Charlie King; 4 in favor – David Meehan, Gerry Gibson, Hiram Watson and Jim Horgan, motion passes.
· Site Review Application By: Elm Street Farmington, LLC (Tax Map U06, L#4) to allow the move of a current approved house site to the rear of the lot; Property known as Mechanic Street, Located in the (VC) Village Center Zoning District.
Chairman King asks Dave DeJager to come forward and present his application; after some discussion by the members of the board and as suggested by them, Dave DeJager is in agreement that the TRC Review is a definite step in the right direction.
Chairman King opens the floor to the public for comments either for or against this application.
Hiram Watson states that he would like the applicant to delineate exactly what he has done on the parcel.
Jim Horgan states that he would like this application continued.
Chairman King compliments Dave DeJager for the improvements that he’s done saying they are good, but he has concerns on the drainage on the boundary on the abutting site and wants to insure that the extended paving does not cause any problems.
Hiram Watson motions to continue this application to the next Planning Board Meeting of April 3, 2007, 2nd Jim Horgan, no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
9:14 pm
· Conceptual Discussion Re: Subdivision Application for a proposed 31-Lot subdivision By: Gail Ellis (Tax Map R22, Lot #7 a 27-acre parcel and Lot #10 a 100.02-acre parcel) Located in the (AR) Agricultural Residential Zoning District between Ten Rod Road and Poor Farm Road; Presented by Chris Berry of Berry Surveying & Engineering.
Chairman King asks Chris Berry, Berry Surveying and Engineering to come forward; he advises the board that he is presenting on behalf of the applicant Gail Ellis. Chris Berry asks if he could stand in front of the board and show them the plan, Riley (Cable TV) stated it would be better for the audience viewing and the camera if the plan were put on the easel so that all could see.
Chris Berry first thanks the board for allowing him to come in tonight for the conceptual discussion; he has submitted an application, he’s not looking for any approvals this evening, just would like to have dialogue about all the concerns that were discussed at the TRC Meeting and to allow Berry Engineering and Survey to prepare over the next 2-months to come back formally before the board with a completed application package. Chris Berry opens his discussion by identifying the 100-acre plus 27-acre parcels on Ten Rod Road and Poor Farm Road that is being presented for subdivision approval, he adds that there are still a few more test pits to be done, he has presented a complete road design, provided full topo’s, full subdivision design and tonight he’s looking for what is permitted and allowable, he is
trying to look at the general layout and that all homes are in uniform layout.
Chairman King asks what are the light color designations; Chris Berry states the tan is for the structures; light green is for the existing wetland(s); Chris Berry and Chairman King entertain discussion on the access points from Hornetown Road.
Hiram Watson asks how many house lots; Chris Berry advises I’ve created 31-house lots with 2-open spaces, each having 250 feet of frontage with 3-acre lot size; we will have a private road association and deed restrictions are required.
David Kestner interjects that it seems that the tan area is set-aside for house lots and that the whole parcel drains down to Baxter Lake, which then drains down to the watershed.
Chris Berry advises that a preliminary drainage analysis has been completed and shows that on the plan indicating where the majority of the flow actually goes.
9:27 pm
Jim Horgan motions to extend the meeting until 9:45 pm; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
David Kestner continues with his discussion adding that a traffic analysis should be done.
Chairman King speaks about the hazard of turning off of Ten Rod Road to Poor Farm Road and that he’s almost been hit in his dump truck several times, poor site in that area.
Jim Horgan adds that both sides of Ten Rod Road and Poor Farm Road have speeding issues.
Chairman King asks Chris Berry if all lots meet the 40,000 contiguous uplands; Chris Berry stated yes they do.
Hiram Watson advises the applicant the road would be required to be built to Town of Farmington standards.
Paul Parker interjects that he has the same concerns as David Kestner and also feels that a traffic study should be conducted and also has concerns due to the length of road being 4200 feet.
Julie LaBranche states that her biggest concern is the degree and scope of the slopes for house lots as well as all the septic systems, has concerns about storm water management, the water quality that will be draining into Baxter Lake and the water shed. She asks about the retention ponds being used for a majority of run off; Chris Berry replies yes.
David Kestner asks about the size of footprint; Chris Berry states typically 3-bedroom homes only a couple of homes will be 4-bedrooms.
Chairman King asks Chris Berry if you still need state approvals isn’t this application process a bit premature; Chris Berry replies that it is going to takes months for all the various state approvals and wanted to begin the process and enter into the state approvals as they go along with the project.
Various levels of discussions on the slopes of the land, gravel areas, easements to open space and steepness of open space areas.
Chairman King directs to Julie LaBranche asking what would you send to an outside review; Julie LaBranche indicates the road construction plan and the storm water management plan.
Chris Berry interjects that they are already paying the State of N. H. for the storm water management reports and they take 3-months to complete.
Hiram Watson asks about having 2-school bus drops, asks if sidewalks are in the plan, Chris Berry advises that this plan was designed similar to the Labrador Road plan, and that mail box placement will be on the opposite side of the walkway.
Chris Berry thanks the board for their consideration and their time.
Chairman King asks if there is anything else that Julie LaBranche would like to discuss; she does indicate that traffic could be a very big concern and would recommend a traffic study analysis all the way through the project including down to Route 11 from Meetinghouse Hill Road.
9:58 pm
Gerry Gibson motions to adjourn; 2nd David Meehan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Approved as amended 03-06-2007, with changes in bold type face
Members Present; change Don MacVane - without notification to call absent (called direct to Chairman)
Page 3, 2nd line; change all to allow
Page 2, Paragraph 3; change through to thorough
Page 10, 1st line; change ad to as
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Charlie King, Chairman Date
Farmington Planning Board
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