TOWN OF RUTLAND
PLANNING BOARD
Minutes 08/22/17
Opened: 6:31pm
Present: Norm Anderson, Marilyn Sidoti, Dick Williams, Jeff Bagg (Planner)
Excused: Shawn Moore and Tim Nahrwold
Guests: Jim Soucy, Julian Vortruba, Alan Clapp, Steve O’Connell, James Taylor, Linda Taylor
Review minutes: The board reviewed the minutes from the 8/8/17 meeting. Norm will email town counsel to find out if 2 stamps are required on ANRS. Dick made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. The board reviewed the minutes from the 8/8/17 Wheeler Road Estate Lot Public Hearing. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. The board reviewed the minutes from the Glenwood Place public hearing on 8/8/17. Dick made a motion to accept the minutes. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
ANRS: Julian presented an ANR (Map Job#1203-16) on Jim Soucy’s behalf on Main Street and Millbrook Road (Spruce Hill Estates). Lot 13 no longer exists. They rearranged the lots and the old lot 13 land is now part of lot 4. Lot 4 is an estate lot which needs a public hearing. This plan creates lots 4, 5, 6 and 14. The base fee is $300 plus $50 per altered lot. There are no common driveways. It was determined that the check that we received (Check number 9658 for $550) is an overpayment. The board will retain the extra $50 to be used towards the special permit that they will apply for soon. Marilyn made the motion to endorse the ANR plan as presented. Dick 2nd, all in favor. The board members signed the ANR.
Public Hearing –
Opened: 7:04pm Recessed: 7:51pm
See public hearing minutes.
Moose Meadow: Julian Vortruba came to ask for a bond reduction on Moose Meadow. Dick asked what the conditions of approval on Moose Meadow were. Julian believes he has met them all. Dick questioned if the culvert built 11 years ago is considered a culvert or a bridge and if Mass DOT should be involved. Discussed ensued. Julian would like to get Moose Meadow on the warrant to be accepted as a town road at the next Special Town Meeting. The board reviewed the conditions of approval. There was conversation about the fire hydrant that was supposed to be installed. Kalloch owned the land and would not allow it. There was discussion about Vortruba asking for an amendment to the conditions prior to road approval. Norm agrees it is an impossible condition to satisfy. The
bond is for $89,082.50. Ten percent of this amount should be held for one year after acceptance of the road. This would bring the amount held down to $8,908.25. Vortruba asked for the amount to
be lowered to $6,000 since the board is holding approximately $3,000 currently for consulting fees and less than $200 is expected to be needed for this expense. The board agreed. Dick made a motion to reduce the bond to $6,000. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor. A letter was written to Cornerstone Bank to reduce the surety and given to Vortruba.
Notice of Decision for Glenwood Place: Jeff wrote 6 separate notices of decision for the 6 estate lots. The board reviewed the notices. Clea submitted new plans with the house locations on 8/22/17. The homeowner’s agreement has not been filed with the registry of deeds. The homeowners’ agreement must be filed within 5 days of the notice of decision being filed. Norm asked that Jeff add the date of September 15th for the deadline for the first condition of approval. The board approved of the notice. Norm requested that Shawn be contacted to sign the notice before filing. Jeff noted that it is ok if it is submitted with only the 3 signatures. The board signed the notices of decision. Either Laurie or Norm will file with the town clerk. Laurie will
send out the notice to the abutters before the weekend. Laurie will send town counsel a copy of the notice of decision.
Sewer/Regulations Sub Division, ANR, House Lots: Dick stated that he feels the town in dire need of a sewer/water commission. Discussion ensued. Dick plans to discuss this at the next Select Board meeting.
Phone Messages: Pam Kelley had questions about a duplex/condo on an estate lot at 228 Pleasantdale Road. They are tentatively on the schedule for our next meeting. Norm will check with town counsel.
Tiffany Burke had a question about size constraints on a digital message board in front of a dental office. She is also tentatively on the schedule for our next meeting unless we can answer her question by phone prior.
Next meeting: Jeff asked if the board would do a site visit for the Lussier Public Hearing prior to 6:30pm on 9/12/17. Norm thought this was a good idea. Jeff will try to arrange this.
Dick moved to close the meeting. Marilyn 2nd, all in favor.
Closed: 9:34pm
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Becker, Secretary
Minutes approved on 9/12/17
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