Greenfield Planning Board Minutes
May 22, 2006
Members Present: Chairman Carrara, Rainier, O’Connell, Halper, alternate member Steere sitting in for Fletcher.
The meeting opened at 7 PM with Director of DPW Duffy Fox and Code Enforcement Officer Peter Hopkins present for discussion of driveway permits and associated issues.
Minutes for May 8th – Minutes were read aloud and accepted with the following changes:
New Alternate Member – change Mike to Myron.
Mail – 2) change to read ZBA Hearing decision denial: for Linda Freeman, April 24, 2006
Minutes for May 16th – Minutes were read aloud and accepted with the following changes:
On page 3 – Issue 11 – change Class IV to Class VI
On page 3 – Issue 14 – change Black Diamond Swamp to Diamond Swamp
On page 4 – Issue 20 – change 250-300 to $250 - $300
Minutes for May 19th – Minutes were read aloud and accepted.
Discussion of Driveway permits with DPW Duffy Fox and Code Enforcement Peter Hopkins.
Peter suggested that permits first go to DPW (or State) for review and determination of curb cut location and returned to Code Enforcement. Then when construction commences DPW approve constructed driveway and notify Code Enforcement before issuance of certificate of occupancy. Discussion of the process and related items pertaining to total driveway permitting and enforcement continued to June 26, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
Brief Discussion on Class VI roads – When a list of roads is completed, the topic will be scheduled for discussion in a regular meeting.
Strickland Application for minor subdivision on Miner Road – no member disqualified themselves from the hearing and Kevin provided documentation of proper notification of hearing.
Mr. Strickland presented his subdivision application material. Fees were collected and a check was submitted for the applicant in the amount of $290.65.
Chairman Carrara read aloud Carol Ogilvy’s review letter dated April 24, 2006. The Board reviewed the check list and noted the following list of items were missing from the application:
1) Plat missing designation of minor subdivision.
2) Need septic approval - document from the State.
3) Plat missing signature block for DPW.
Additional items were deemed missing or requested by the Board.
4) The acreage of upland and of wet land for both R9-5 and R9-5-3 to be provided on the plat.
It was moved by Rainier and seconded by Halper to accept the application – motion passed with all in favor.
The hearing was opened for public comments:
Mr. Smith, an abutter stated that he had no problem with the subdivision. No other public comments.
The public portion of the hearing closed. The Board entered deliberative session at 8:35PM – it was moved and seconded to continue the deliberative session and was so voted - tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2006 at 8:30PM.
Brief Discussion of Issues on septic approval for subdivisions – Code Enforcement – Peter noted some concerns on having approved septic designs for lots a requirement for subdivision approval. This topic will be discussed at a future meeting.
Preliminary Conceptual Consultation with Ray Cilley on removal of processed gravel from American Steel property. Mr. Cilley presented his desire to remove some of the processed gravel from the American Steel location and utilize some of the gravel to improve the area and increase the size of the “parking lot” (yard) for storage of equipment and other material. Chairman Carrara will contact the Municipal Association local government center and review issues. Subject will be discussed at the next meeting on June 12, 2006.
Preliminary Conceptual Consultation with John Haithcock on use of back lot area (approximately 40 acres) on the other side of the railroad tracks from the other seven lots he is/has developed. Issues/possibilities he is considering – two housing lots, gravel excavation operation or some other not yet determined use – looking for Board comments. Discussion of alternatives and member comment concluded the session.
Obrien-Brundage Zoning Board of Adjustment information request. Kevin asked for Planning Board comment on the plan. The Board moved, seconded and approved with the abstention of Kevin the following statement for inclusion in the record: The twenty-five foot “non-disturb” buffer surrounding the wet lands shall not be violated.
Mail:
1) Received application for minor subdivision & merger on Sawmill Road from Grant & Mitchell.
2) Letter from David O’Hara requesting continuance for the Pratt Family Home application.
3) Received Selectmen’s meeting minutes for April 26th, May 4th and May 10th.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40PM
Minutes respectfully submitted by Myron Steere
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