Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
1/26/10
Present: Dick Williams, Norman Anderson, Lester Grace, Tim Nahrwold, Stephanie Bacon
Staff: Steve Parker, Susan Ducharme
Guests: Clea Blair, Jr., Julian Votruba, Craig Bacon, Addison Redfield
Meeting opened at 6:30pm
- Review of regular minutes and public hearing continuation subdivision rules
and regulations of 1/12/10:
Minutes approved with corrections.
Dick moved, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
- Quinn Engineering Subd. Rules and Regs review #2578 $1,548.75
- Susan Ducharme Payroll January, 2010 347.70
- Atty. Cranston Driveway review #4747 150.00
(common driveway)
Dick moved to approve, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
2. Tsosis common driveway:
Chairman finally received a response from Attorney Cranston (ref. 1/22/10 letter) pertaining to the common driveway agreement he reviewed along with accompanying plans and deeds. He found the agreement to comply with the requirements of the Common Driveway Bylaw and approved of the same as to form. Chairman questioned the Board’s status on this. Susan will research minutes prior to the next meeting.
Julian Votruba and Craig Bacon are here with form A. Four lots on the cul de sac have been reshaped. Plan was reviewed.
Dick moved to endorse, Lester 2nd, all in favor. Stephanie recused herself.
Check for $500.00 was received (Inv. #1082)
Meeting recessed for public hearing continuation on McCallister Definitive Plan and Open Space. (Of note: no bridge will be constructed).
Dick motioned to extend public hearing to 4/30/10, Lester 2nd, all in favor.
Public hearing continued to 4/13/10 at 7:00pm.
4. Bear Hill target date for completing bridge at Bear Hill Subdivision (flagging as well:
Chairman stated that he received the letter. He will bring it to the next meeting.
5. Maykel Conceptutal Open Space Plan on Pommogussett Road/Craig Bacon:
This 20 lot plan was reviewed. Stephanie recused herself.
- Plan revealed a lot of open space (almost ½ of the land)
Two lots will be Craig Bacon’s.
Board would like to see a sidewalk along Route 56: Craig will ask Mr. Maykel.
- No double barrel roads.
- Dick expressed his concern with traffic for the elderly.
- If this is to be Senior Housing a new application so as to not complicate what has already been approved would be needed.
Submission target date is May, 2010 per Craig.
(Public hearing to be held within 90 days of submission)
Meeting recessed for public hearing on Subdivision Rules and Regulations at 7:39pm.
Meeting reconvened at 7:41pm.
Steve will phone Carl Hultgren to attend the next meeting on 2/9/10 at 7:30pm.
6. Monthly report on flagging at Brintnal:
Chairman stated that he spoke with Clea Blair, Jr. He is considering hiring someone
from the outside to do the wetland crossing, etc.
7. Sewer Regulations Meeting information:
Dick stated that he attended the above meeting pertaining to the pumping station on Brintnal. All the sewerage goes from Brintnal to Miles St. The question raised, “Can Miles Street hold this?” Devereaux School was referenced. The responsibility lies with the Sewer Commission (Selectmen). Board’s concern is that Bear Hill II and Brintnal will be dumping in these pumping station as well. Discussion ensued.
8. Quinn Report on Bond Reduction Bear Hill:
Quinn’s report was higher than Cullinan’s. Bond reduction amount is $2,200,000.00.
Steve will look into whether the Board received a formal request from Mr. Blair for a
bond reduction. Susan will research previous minutes prior to next meeting.
9. Brintnal Recission Discussion:
Chairman in follow-up to the last meeting stated that Susan researched minutes and Neil
was correct. The Board voted to rescind the plan.
Steve is working with Attorney Cranston on this. No one from Blair was present the
night of the vote. Chairman sent a letter to the Town Clerk’s office, however, Mr. Blair
never received a legal notification.
10. Mary Sidoti voted to Planning Board Bylaw Subcommittee:
Susan was asked to type a letter and bring it to Sally with last meeting minutes.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
SD/abm
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