AGENDA

7:00 PM Greenway Valley Realty Trust – 3-lot subdivision of Map 2 Lot 23 off Old Amherst Rd., Review for Acceptance.

7:45 PM Fairhaven Condominiums, LLC – Non-Residential Site Plan Review of Map 9 Lots 18 and 18-1 off NH Rte.13.

8:30 PM Master Plan discussion

9:15 PM Mail and Announcements

Review of July 8, 2008 minutes

Review of Fairhaven and Greenway Valley site walk minutes

ITRAC discussion

10:00 PM Adjournment

Seated: Vicky Arico, Mark Bolinsky and Annette Immorlica, chairperson

Selectmen’s Representative: John Quinlan

Absent: Jim Bird and Tom McKinney

7:05 PM The meeting was called to order. Greenway Valley Realty Trust was not present. The board moved on to mail and announcements. Immorlica asked if the board would like to nominate anyone for volunteer of the year. Arico stated that she would like to nominate Susan King of the beautification committee. Arico stated that King organized the trash cleanup in town as well as the planting of the daffodils. Immorlica gave the nomination form to Arico to complete. Immorlica stated that the annual conference is coming up and is great for new members.

7:08 PM Quinlan motioned to approve the minutes of July 8, 2008. Bolinsky seconded. All were in favor. The motion passed. Immorlica made a few changes to the Greenway Valley site walk minutes. Bolinsky motioned to approve both the Fairhaven and Greenway Valley site walk minutes as amended. Quinlan seconded. All were in favor. The motion passed.

7:11 PM The board reviewed a letter from Camille Pattison, of NRPC, regarding ITRAC. Immorlica stated that it does not cost the board anything and she feels that they should take advantage of it. There was a brief discussion about topics for a research project. The board decided to ask for information on town roads, shared driveways and road safety.

7:20 PM Bolinsky motioned to draft a letter to NRPC requesting information on town roads, shared driveways and road safety. Quinlan seconded. All were in favor. The motion passed.

7:25 PM Greenway Valley Realty Trust – 3-lot subdivision of Map 2 Lot 23 off Old Amherst Rd, Review for Acceptance. Tom Carr, of Meridian Land Services, was present. Tom Carr stated that they did not revise the plan since the last meeting. Carr stated that he received the comments from the worksession and would like to have the plan accepted. Immorlica pointed out that Linda Cavanaugh, an abutter, is concerned about the property in the wet season. Carr stated that snow makes it difficult to define wetlands but other than that they are able to delineate the wetlands at any other time. Immorlica stated that she is concerned about flooding on the road during the wet season. Carr stated that he did not understand her concern and they will provide a drainage report. Carr stated that he is convinced the work is appropriate and he is certain the water will not go over the road. Quinlan stated that his concern is about the extremely long gravel driveway. Quinlan stated that he does not think the driveway will hold up for more than 2 seasons. Carr stated that there will be culverts so there shouldn’t be any erosion. Carr added that they will make sure that there is no misconception about town responsibility.

Linda Cavanaugh, an abutter, asked where the houses will go on the lots. Carr stated that they will be placed on the flat area. Carr stated that the board was concerned about the cumulative wetland impact. Carr pointed out that they have to consult the Wetlands Bureau about the vernal pools. Carr stated that he has spoken with Bill Thomas, of the Wetlands Bureau, about the road. Carr stated that they have to follow federal guidelines when it comes to protecting vernal pools and it is ultimately the bureau’s decision. Carr stated that he spoke to Dr. Dave`, the applicant, about the conservation easement and no-cut zone the board requested. Carr stated that they will give the board a 300-foot conservation easement along the Brook Rd. Carr stated that Dr. Dave` does not want to have a trail through the property. Carr stated that there is really no good way to protect the homeowners’ privacy and put in a through trail.

Immorlica asked if anyone had any comments about the site walk. Jay Wilson, an audience member, asked if there have been any changes since the Conservation Commission meeting. Carr replied no. The board began going through the Review for Acceptance checklist. Immorlica pointed out that Carr needs to change any ‘N/A’ responses to ‘No’. Arico stated that it is a safety issue that the Fire Department is able to get into the road at any time. Carr stated that the driveway is in accordance with NFPA. Jay Wilson asked if the house on Brook Road has underground tanks. Carr stated that he does not know but they will be working with the Fire Department to use the house for training. Carr stated that they received a letter from the Amherst Planning Board. Immorlica stated that Carr needs to go to the Amherst Planning Board for their portion of the conservation easement. Carr stated that the Amherst Conservation Commission is having a hard time with conservation easements and probably will not want it. Immorlica stated that he still needs to talk to them about it.

8:00 PM Quinlan motioned to accept the application by Greenway Valley Realty Trust. Bolinsky seconded. All were in favor. The motion passed. The applicant agreed to continue with the application at the next hearing on August 26, 2008.

8:03 PM Fairhaven Condominiums, LLC – Non-Residential Site Plan Review of Map 9 Lots 18 and 18-1 off NH Rte. 13. Immorlica stated that the board received a letter from the Fire Department. Tom Carr, of Meridian Land Services, was present. Carr stated that they have received stated subdivision approval as well as septic approval. Carr added that they are still waiting on DOT approval. Carr began going through the board’s list of concerns from the worksession. Carr stated that they do have snow storage. It just didn’t show up on the last plans. Carr stated that they added the height of the structures to sheets 2, 6 and 7 of the plans. Carr stated that the location of the wells is on sheet 2. Carr stated that the subdivision approval looks at water supply. Carr added that they re-routed the wells to better accommodate the buildings. Immorlica asked about flow data. Rolf Biggers, the applicant, stated that it is 35 gals/minute for the new well and that was serving 29 people at the Inn. Carr stated that if they set the boundary marker at the tangent it will likely get wiped out because it is in the town easement. The board agreed that it does not need to be set. Carr stated that there will be 25 parking spaces total with 5 being for guests. Carr stated that there will be one parking space inside and one outside per unit. Arico asked if the driveway will be wide enough for people to park short term in front of the unit. Biggers replied yes. Carr stated that the landscaping plan is on sheet 8. Carr stated that they have designated a spot for any stumps. Carr stated that the lighting fixtures are located on sheet 8 and there will be lighting for paths, entrance ways, etc. Immorlica asked how much light will be given off. Biggers stated that it will be very residential and there will be less than what was there before. Arico stated that one of the lamp posts is close to a home. Biggers stated that there will be heavy landscaping and he doesn’t think there are windows on that side. Biggers stated that he can make the homeowners aware of the lamp post. Carr stated that they will replace ‘N/A’ with ‘No’ and remove the pole.

Immorlica stated that they have not heard from the Historic Commission yet and do not have the legal documents so they can not vote on the plan. Immorlica pointed out that the applicant needs to make the Fire Department happy and fulfill their requirements. Immorlica asked if they will be putting in a 15,000 gallon cistern. Biggers stated that he does not want to put in too large of a cistern and will put one in to code. Immorlica stated that they will probably vote on the plan at the next meeting. Immorlica pointed out that they need to submit written waiver requests for the items they have asked to be waived. Immorlica stated that the open items are DOT permit, legal documents for the easement, Historic Commission letter, ZBA variance and waiver requests.

8:40 PM Master Plan Immorlica stated that they need to do something about getting the Master Plan written. Immorlica stated that Mike Fimbel would still like to have a community profile. Immorlica stated that she would like to do some brainstorming at the next worksession. Quinlan stated that they need to look at different issues that they will need to address in the future.

Immorlica asked if the Selectmen had any news. Quinlan stated that Dave Hall Jr. was appointed as an alternate to the planning board.

8:45 PM Quinlan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Bolinsky seconded. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Angela Wilson, Administrative Assistant

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