Rutland Planning Board
Minutes
2/10/15
Present: Norman Anderson, Dick Williams, Addison Redfield, Tim Nahrwold, M. Gilman
Guests: Ryan Irwin, Rutland Solar LLC, Beals and Thomas
Open meeting: 6:31pm.
Review minutes of 1/13/15
Dick moved to accept with corrections, Addison 2nd, all in favor.
Marilyn abstained.
ANR and Estate Lot submission/Miliken Brook special permit request:
Chairman referenced what the Board has received to date:
- Have application for estate lot special permit
- Don’t have direct reference for contiguous frontage requirement (200 feet).
- There is an existing house on the property. Frontage is an issue. Applicant would need ZBA approval for variance.
- Property is part of Miliken Brook which is an open space subdivision. It would allow for flag lots but would need subdivision approval.
- Discussion ensued. Applicant withdrew submission for special permit.
Bear Hill II Bond request:
Board has not heard back from Kevin Quinn. Road is not in (access is not there).
Mr. Blair stated that he only wants to release 2 lots (access comes off Brintnal) from the covenant.
Chairman asked if he was guaranteeing maintenance.
A straw vote was taken:
On the fence – Tim
Not sure – Marilyn
Not sure – Addison
On the fence – Dick
Not sure – Norman
The Board agreed that Attorney Cranston should review and hopefully they will have a decision at the next meeting.
Rutland Solar, LLC (Liimaitanen property) 3 Kenwood Court:
Mr. Ryan Irwin from Community Energy presented submission for a one megawatt community solar project (already signed up a number of customers). The idea is relatively new in terms of Mass regulations (cannot build at that large of a scale; can meter up to two megawatt but can get full credit value for supply and delivery by doing the one megawatt).
Chairman stated that he looked at application today and sent solar bylaw and site plan regulations to Mr. John Forgash. Both documents need to be viewed simultaneously with one another. Plan was reviewed and discussed.
- Public hearing will take place on 3/10/15 at 7:30pm. Mr. Irwin assured Susan that stamped addressed envelopes will be provided soon.
- Mr. Irwin will make sure that page missing stamp will be stamped.
- Applicant was informed that prior to public hearing the checklist (which was gone over) needs to be complete and there needs to be a plan for decommissioning which will be sent to Quinn Engineering for review.
- Checks for $500 (#17888) and for $200 (#17889) were received.
- Mr. Irwin will contact Mr. Gary Kellaher (DPW re: 61A (120 days).
Golden Hills Solar, LLC (Morrow property) under 61A:
Ian Wisuri, PLS, LLS, Survey Project Manager, Beals and Thomas and Alan Clapp, P.E., Director, Development Projects, NEXAMP presented preliminary submission. Proposed array was reviewed. This is a 6 megawatt project (same as Treasure Valley). Both site plan approval and bylaw were emailed to Mary Schneeweis. Once application is complete public hearing will be set up. Decommissioning surety was referenced.
- Wetlands are biggest concern and Conservation Commission
- Mr. Irwin distributed company brochure (Boulder, CO) for all to reference.
- Public hearing may be considered for 3/10/15.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15pm
Addison, Tim, all in favor.
Of note: Dick will be away 2/11 – 3/10/15
Tim will be way 3/10 – 3/15/15.
Marilyn 3/17 – 4/1/15
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
Susan R. Ducharme
Secretary
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