Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
8/13/13
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Marilyn Sidoti, Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams
Guests: Jeff Hotchkiss, CEO of Local Boy Scouts, Alan Clapp, Project Developer, NEXAMP.
Open meeting: 6:301pm
- Review of 7/23/13 minutes:
Dick moved to accept the minutes, Addison 2nd, Norman and Marilyn in favor. Tim abstained.
- ANRS: None
- CMRPC requirements for delegates memorandum was referenced:
The Board recommended the following:
- Darren Ross, Delegate
- Gary Kellaher, Transportation
Letter recommending the above candidate was sent to the Selectmen.
- Tim Nahrwold, Delegate – Dick motioned to appoint Tim, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
- Addison Redfield, remains the Alternate
Chairman will speak with Mr. Kellaher.
- Letter from Mr. Mark Elbag, Jr, was read and plan was reviewed.
Mr. Elbag stated that 3 front lots were ANR lots separate from Moose Crossing. Legal frontage requirement was met. Mr. Craig Bacon was given an easement to construct the driveway. Twelve lots have been built. Lot # 13 (needs to be an affordable lot) has to fall under Moose Crossing, LLC.
Motion: The Board moved to send a letter to the building inspector from the Planning Board to investigate and not issue any permits passed Lot #12.
Chairman to compose a letter. Clarification of verbiage and vote needed.
700pm: Meeting recessed for public hearing: J.M. Soucy Contracting, Inc. proposal to build two multi-unit structures on Maple Ave.
7:50pm: Meeting re-convened.
- AGENDA ITEMS REQUEST OF PLANNING BOARD FOR NEXT MEETING:
- 7:00PM – Vote for J.M Soucy Contracting, LLC proposal on Maple Ave.
- 7:30PM – George Lussier – Discussion on preliminary submission
- Surety Agreement/Contract: Nexamp Capital, LLC, Nexamp, Inc., Nexamp Treasure Valley Solar, LLC and future assigns or successors (Nexamp) and the Town of Rutland by and through its Planning Board (Rutland) and Treasure Valley Scout Reservation (TVSR).
Alan Clapp, Project Director, NEXAMP and Jeff Hotchkiss, CEO of local Boy Scouts are present to sign surety agreement. Solar Farm is going to be set in the ground soon. Discussion ensued pertaining to screen trees. Holly and hydrangea bushes will be alternated along Pleasantdale Road. Discussion ensued.
Marilyn motioned to accept the appropriate tree screen plan, Tim 2nd, all in favor.
Chairman stated that Attorney Cranston has reviewed the decommissioning document and is happy with the agreement.
Chair suggested that the Board sign 2 copies this evening and Mr. Clapp will obtain appropriate signatures and get back to the Board. One copy to file and one original to Sally Hayden, Town Clerk for account setup.
Tim motioned that the Board sign two copies of the agreement/contract and upon receipt of the signed document received back by Nexamp (registered mail) it will be approved.
- Discussion on Duplex lots and Estate Lots:
The Rutland Zoning Bylaw was referenced regarding definition of a lot for a 2 family dwelling. The Board questioned if all existing duplexes in town have separate lots.
Next meeting: Discussion on Crane Condominiums.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm.
Addison, Tim, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
SD/abm
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