Development Review Board Public Hearing Minutes

December 17, 2003

Development Review Board members present: Rob Heimbuch, Chair (arrived @ 7:10 p.m.), Mike Rainville (had to leave @ 7:10 p.m.), Greg Swan, and Susan Vita

Development Review Board members absent: Ken Richardson

Zoning Administrator: Dick Ward

Clerk: Amy Grover

Also present: Jim Tiffany and David Spitz, representing Mr.Tiffany.

Agenda

1. Jim Tiffany and Daniel Morrissey – final major subdivision approval

2. Minutes November 19, 2003

3. Other business or communications

4. Adjournment

Call to Order

Greg Swan called the hearing to order at 7:08 p.m. and swore in all that would be giving testimony.

Agenda Item #1 – Tiffany/ Morrissey Final Major Subdivision

This hearing was convened to consider the request of James Tiffany and Daniel Morrissey seeking final major subdivision approval to set off five (5) lots from a 27-acre parcel, located off Stage Road.

James Tiffany and David Spitz appeared on behalf of the application.

Dick Ward provided the Board with a recap, stating that this was the final warned public hearing for the major subdivision, and that the Mylar was completed. Dick added that Stitzel’s office (Town attorney) had advised him that the office was finalizing the two documents drafts needed (Articles of Association and Road Maintenance Agreement) for signing, and that the documents must be executed before anything else in the development process occurred. Dick added that the Bolton Fire Chief was reviewing the fire pond information, and that the alternative to the pond was a fire hose donation. Dick stated that there were no other issues on the table that evening.

Mike Rainville asked for information regarding the fire pond, noting that the DRB had expressed their preference for the pond over a fire hose donation. Jim Tiffany stated that he was convinced the required flows for the pond were there, and that the pond would hold 5k gallons or more. Mr. Tiffany added that he hoped not to change the topography of the area very much, that there was a natural depression already there, that the dam would be curved, and that the pond would have an overflow system to control flow and create a spill off, addressing storm water protection. The DRB discussed the location of the pond, the western edge of lot #6, as shown on the map by Mr. Tiffany.

Dick Ward asked if there was good access for the fire truck pumper. Mr. Tiffany replied yes, the area was level and there would be sufficient room for access.

Dick Ward asked if a standpipe would be installed. Mr. Tiffany stated that he could do that, that he believed the pond would be 6 – 7 feet deep with a substantial volume of water. Dick noted the lack of worry with regard to icing with a standpipe installed.

Greg Swan asked for a reason that the pond would not be built. Mr. Tiffany stated that he thought they would build the pond, unless the cost was burdensome.

Jim Tiffany stated that he had also given Dick a copy of the forest management plan, dated March 1990, referenced in covenants and in his deed, which addressed protection of trees during construction and clear cutting.

Greg Swan stated that the DRB and Mr. Tiffany had previously discussed the possibility of Mr. Tiffany creating a Board. Mr. Tiffany stated that the landowners association would be set up as a non-profit organization, with the election of officers etc.

Susan Vita asked if the existing woods road through lot #6 was a right of way. Mr. Tiffany replied no, that the woods road belonged to that lot, and would become the driveway of that lot.

Rob Heimbuch asked if there were any other questions or comments. There were none. Rob called for a motion.

Greg Swan made the motion to approve the request of James Tiffany and Daniel Morrissey for final major subdivision approval to set off five (5) lots from a 27-acre parcel, located off Stage Road, with the following conditions:

1. That a fire pond will be constructed, to be approved by the Fire Chief, or a donation of fire hose if the pond is not suitable.

2. That the subdivision Mylar be recorded in compliance with the Town Clerk’s requirements within ninety (90) days of subdivision approval.

3. That Articles of Association, as approved by the Town Attorney, to be signed by landowners and recorded with the Town Clerk.

4. That roads within the development will remain private and a road maintenance agreement will be in effect among lot owners of this subdivision.

Susan Vita seconded the motion.

All were in favor.

Rob Heimbuch signed the subdivision Mylar, Stonehill Road Development, 7 lot subdivision, Button Professional Land Surveyors P.C., dated 10/23/03, job #020701-PL.

Agenda Item # 2– Minutes November 19, 2003

Greg Swan made a motion to accept the minutes of November 19, 2003.

Susan Vita seconded the motion.

All were in favor.

Agenda Item #3 – Other business or communications

Dick Ward noted that he would be doing business from his home in Florida during the months of January, February, and March 2004.

Agenda Item #4 – Adjournment

Greg Swan made a motion to adjourn the hearing.

Susan Vita seconded the motion.

The hearing was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Amy Grover

Clerk, Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until accepted.

These minutes were read and accepted by the Development Review Board on

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Rob Heimbuch, Chair