Greenfield Planning Board Minutes for October 22, 2007
Members Present: Carrara, Halper, Morris, O’Connell, Fletcher and Borden, Alternate Mitchell and Select Board member Adams.
The meeting opened at 7:07 pm.
Minutes of October 8, 2007:
Carrara read the minutes of October 15, 2007. Changes to be made include:
Under Hale subdivision, change visibility to 400 feet from 400 inches.
Under mail, the word Southwest should be capitalized and CIE should be CEI.
Under Haithcock, deeded road should be deeded right of way.
Halper motion to accept minutes with the changes listed above, seconded by Border. Motion passed all in favor.
Hale Subdivision, 7:23 pm
Reviewed required changes identified in October 8, 2007 minutes. The conditions were met and the subdivision is approved. Plats were signed.
CEO Report, 7:23 pm
CEO Hopkins gave a brief report of building permits granted for the year.
Martin C. Smith Subdivision, 7:32 pm
This application is a major subdivision to divide an 80-acre lot into seven lots. Carrara reviewed the guidelines for the public hearing of the meeting. Chad Branon of Meridian Land Services is representing the applicant. Secretary O’Connell stated that the hearing had been properly noticed.
Mr. Branon gave an overview of the subdivision. Mr. Branon stated that a wetland waiver will be required for lot R3-5-3 and he reviewed the acreage including wetland and upland for each lot. Board members asked several clarification questions regarding acreages and wetlands.
Carrara read Carol Ogilvie’s letter regarding her review of the application. Carol had several issues regarding the application. In addition, member Borden noted that she stated that Lot 8 should show a 250’ square as required by Section IV,F,1(a). It is in fact a 350’ square. The board reviewed the checklist. The following issues were noted:
Lot R-3-12.1 is shown for three lots. This numbering needs to be checked as well as for the other lots.
Not all buildings within 100’ of the subdivision are shown.
Wetland acreage for each proposed lot needs to be shown.
The width of the roads needs to be shown.
The setback for lot R-3-5-8 is shown as 100’. It should 350’.
Watershed areas are not noted.
The zoning compliance statement needs to state that the subdivision complies with all Town of Greenfield Zoning Ordinances.
A State Driveway Permit needs to be obtained for lot R-3-5-3.
A Wetland Crossing Permit needs to be obtained for lot R-3-5-3.
Chairman Carrara collected application fees of $842.00.
Member O’Connell motioned to accept the application as presented, seconded by member Fletcher. All voted in favor of accepting the application.
Mr. Branon addressed topics regarding back lots and buildable acreage. Carrara opened the public hearing for the application at 8:33 pm.
Bill Bergmann asked for clarification of what is upland and what is wetland. Andrea Gilbert asked whether these lots will be sold and then built or will they be built on immediately.
Roger Descoteaux asked about meeting EPA regulations for construction such as erosion control and water runoff.
Andrea Gilbert asked about regulations pertaining to building on scenic roads since this property is on two scenic roads. She asked if this subdivision would require Old Bennington road to be paved or improved.
Charlotte Wadland asked if building on the subdivision land would have any affect on the abutter’s property such as water runoff. Andrea Gilbert asked if an engineering study is required.
Karen Vincent asked about the additional traffic on Old County Road and whether it would require additional changes. Robert Vincent asked when drainage issues should be discussed and who would pay for this. He also asked about the affects on the abutter’s wells. Robert Vincent asked the owner of the subdivision for clarification of his intentions. He also asked about wildlife impact. Mr. Branon stated that no wildlife study was done nor was it required.
Pam Davis asked about the proposed driveway on R3-5-3 stating that there is a culvert at the same location.
Jamie Bascom mentioned that water runoff onto her property from across her street.
Robert Vincent asked about preserving stonewalls. Mr. Smith stated he would try to maintain them.
Roger Descoteaux asked about maintaining existing trees and minimizing their removal.
John French mentioned that the two lots on County Road might be combined.
Chairman Carrara suspended the public hearing at 9:02 pm; it will be left open.
Continuation of Mitchell Subdivision Application, 9:11 pm
Gene Mitchell is attending the meeting as the applicant.
Nathan Chamberlin is representing the applicant. He spoke about how the wetland buffer would impact the “Net Developable Area“, or NDA. Mr. Mitchell asked for definitive description of NDA. Attorney Cyrus Little, on behalf of the applicant, discussed his opinion of the definition of NDA.
Carrara motioned that in Section 9, Open Space Development Ordinance, under the definition of “Net Developable Area“, land not suitable for on-site sewage disposal is interpreted to be defined by the State of New Hampshire. Motion seconded by Halper. During the discussion, member O’Connell stated that he felt the Planning Board does not have the authority interpret the plain language of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion passed 4-2, with members Adams, Borden, Halper and Carrara voting in favor and members Fletcher and O’Connell voted against while Morris abstained.
Carrara asked to schedule a site walk. It has been scheduled for November 3, 2007 at 8:00 am.
Carrara read an email from CEI Inc. about performing engineering reviews on behalf of the board and the costs associated with it.
The public hearing was continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting, November 12, 2007 at 9:00 pm.
Mail, 10:10 pm
Forest Laws Workshops for Municipal Officials.
Supply Lines with the Source.
Select Board Minutes dated October 2, 2007.
Email from CEI, Inc.
Minor Subdivision application from Dall Investments, LLC.
Halper motioned to adjourn at 10:11, seconded by Adams. All voted in favor.
Respectfully submitted by Gil Morris, Planning Board member.
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