Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
5.14.13
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Marilyn Sidoti, Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams
Staff: Susan Ducharme
Attendees: Gary Kellaher, Michael Sullivan, Mark Elbag, George and Dave Lussier
Open meeting: 6:32pm
- Review of 4/23/13 minutes:
Addison moved to accept the minutes with no corrections, Dick 2nd all in favor.
- Moose Crossing affordable lot discussion:
Special conditions were reviewed.
The Board requested that Chairman Anderson send a letter to Mr. Mark Elbag asking for all documents showing compliance regarding the sale of the house and ask why he did not inform the Board as this was part of the special conditions per the subdivision. He did not adhere to the special conditions in Mass General Laws, Chapter 40B.
Dick moved, Tim 2nd, Norm in favor. Addison opposed, Marilyn recused herself.
Vote: 3 approved, 1, recused, 1 opposed.
Meeting recessed a 6:59pm for public hearing on Wind Turbine Bylaw proposal.
Meeting reconvened at 7:04pm.
- Mass PVC and Mr. Gus Abalo/ Solar Project withdrawal:
Chairman referenced the official notice of withdrawal the Board received from Bowditch and Dewey law firm.
- Letter from WSP (Engineering Firm). Chairman will give letter to the Select Board. Dick requested a copy of the letter.
- Letter from the Selectmen: An audit will occur from 6/3 – 6/12/13.
- DCR document regarding
-23 Finn Park Road (watershed protection)
-12 Finn Park Road. (modification to change car port)
Quinn Engineering re: Bear Hill Bridge - $390.00
Landmark re: public hearing Wind Turbines $65.00 amount
- Bear Hill Bridge Plan Peer Review discussion on Spaulding Associates report dated 2/18/10 SA Project No. 30008:
Report was reviewed and a discussion took place with Mr. Gary Kellaher.
A letter will be sent to Mr. Clealand Blair, Jr. stating that the Board requests he come up with bullet points on what the Board’s concerns are. Kevin Quinn should do an action plan. Chairman will formulate a letter for the Board to review. Letter will be given to Mr. Blair at the next meeting.
- CMRPC proposed use of allotted hours for Rutland Heights Hospital property:
Mr. Michael Sullivan stated that the RDIC will be requesting assistance from CMRPC on a proposal for Rutland Heights Hospital property. Bids will be solicited.
The Board informed Mr. Sullivan that the Planning Board will not be paying CMRPC’s bill. It will be sent to the Selectmen.
- Conceptual plan/Barre Paxton Road/Mr. George Lussier:
A discussion took place regarding multi-family vs. condo dwellings.
- Zoning line is 300 feet back (154,000 square feet). Requirement is 94, 000 square feet.
- There will be 3 wells (one for each 6 units)
- Will have lot lines showing 3 lots
- Only issue is zoning
- Does the concept presented this evening meet with the Board’s approval?
- The Board will review and request town counsel advice if need be.
Mr. Lussier and Elbag were asked to return for answers at the next meeting. They will return on 5/28.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:29pm.
Addison, Dick, all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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