DAYTON PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
December 20, 2004
Members Present: David Clark, Rose Hill, Nancy Harriman, Jack Taylor, Ron Wormwood
Absent: Heather Pinet
Others Present: Jane Preston, Barbara Peterson, Michael Frappier, Theresa Taylor, Andy Morrell
Administrative Business:
Chairman David Clark called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
The November 15, 2004 Regular Meeting minutes were read and approved.
The December 4, 2004 Taylor Sitewalk minutes were read and approved.
Old Business
FILE CABINETS: Heather Pinet acquired a lateral file cabinet from Gorham Savings Bank and delivered it to the Town Hall.
TAYLOR SUBDIVISION: David Clark explained to those present that the proposed subdivision is considered a major subdivision because it includes a road.
Jack Taylor presented a revised application and copies of the deed. The name of the proposed subdivision has been changed to Pinewood Estates. Andy Morrell of BH2M then presented a revision of the subdivision plan and detailed the following changes:
The wetlands delineation in the field are old man-made irrigation ditches. They are roughly six feet wide and should not impact the buildings. The pink flags marking the areas were placed by Boyle Associates, a firm hired by BH2M.
No special permit is required, as wetland area is minimal.
Sight lines and bearings have been added to the site plan.
More buffering has been added between the houses and Union Falls Road.
Two test pits per lot have been added.
The entrance to the subdivision has been relocated and now has at least a 500-ft. sight line from either direction.
Ron Wormwood asked if there is a required setback from neighboring properties. Mr. Morrell replied that there is no requirement. Dave Clark asked how wide the right-of-way is; Mr. Morrell answered that it is 50 ft.
A resident asked for more information about the flags indicating wetland delineation and noted that the field has a high saturation level. The resident was concerned about water run-off into the creek. Mr. Morrell replied that two test pits have been dug at each lot and they indicate that the drainage is adequate. Run-off will be collected in a ditch and ideally will flow behind lots 3 and 4 and ultimately to the brook. Dave Clark pointed out that the slope of the property goes against that, as the lower elevation is near Union Falls Road. Mr. Morrell did not have a topography map but suggested a series of buffers could be built if necessary to minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties. Dave Clark stated that a topography map was necessary to continue the discussion about drainage.
A resident expressed concern about the road, noting that speeding continues to be a problem. Dave Clark noted that the issue needs more discussion, although the Board may not be able to do anything if all requirements are met.
A resident stated concern again about possible water run-off into the creek. She also asked why guinea hens had been mentioned in the proposed restrictions. Jack Taylor replied that guinea hens eat ticks and there are a lot of ticks on the property. The resident opposed the idea of having guinea hens.
Dave Clark acknowledged that drainage seems to be the biggest issue but the Board could not have a discussion about it without detailed topographic maps.
At this point Dave read pages 9 and 10 in the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Dayton and Board members began reviewing the major Subdivision checklist. Members were able to complete most of the preliminary checklist although it was noted that a topographic map is needed before the application can be considered complete. Also the site plans have not been stamped yet by BH2M; Mr. Morrell explained that plans aren’t usually stamped until fully approved.
In response to a resident’s question, Jack answered that he had not yet decided whether or not to have streetlights. Dave Clark noted that the subdivision could be restricted from having streetlights if needed.
Board members asked if the road would be private, and Jack replied that it would. Homeowners would be expected to take care of the road.
The discussion will be continued at the next regular meeting on January 17, 2005.
PRESTON GRAVEL PIT: The Preston Pit discussion will be resumed at the February 21, 2005 meeting.
New Business
No new business was discussed.
The meeting ended at 8:40 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday January 17, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall.
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Valerie J. Cole, Secretary
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David Clark, Chairman
COPIES TO: Jim Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer, and Selectmen
THESE MINUTES MAY NOT BE TRANSCRIBED VERBATIM. SECTIONS MAY BE PARAPHRASED FOR CLARITY.
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