Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
9/10/13
Present: Norman Anderson, Addison Redfield, Marilyn Sidoti, Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams
Guests: Julian Votruba, Mark Elbag
Open meeting: 6:301pm
- Review of 8/27/13 minutes:
Dick moved to accept the minutes as corrected, Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Dick suggested the Board have future discussions on the following subdivisions
- Noble Hill, Bear Hill 2, Maple Hill, Brintnal, McCallister, Brice Lemon.
- He would also like to pursue resolution in the admin account discrepancy.
- ANRS: None
- McAllister Estates extension deadline:
Susan will send a letter stating the extension deadline date of record is 9/24/13. It may be or may not be extended. You are hereby expected to act upon this note. We would like to invite you to attend the 9/24/13 Planning Board meeting at 7:30pm.
- Moose Crossing Affordable Unit/Julian Votruba;
Julian is here this evening to continue discussions from the previous meeting. He communicated that he has been through quite an ordeal.
- 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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