Town of Sutton
Planning Board
December 09, 2008
Meeting called to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. Members present where Dan Sundquist, Chair; Carrie Thomas; David Burnham; Peter Blakeman; Rich Krajewski; Courtney Galluzzo; Joe Burns and Robert Wright, Jr.
Dan Sundquist, Chair, informed those present that due to an oversight of two abutters not being notified of the 12/9/08 Public Hearing for the Omnipoint Communications, Inc. application that was filed, the hearing tonight has been cancelled until January 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Dan Sundquist, Chair called the hearing for Gordon & Elaine Manning to order. He read the request for a waiver from Jeffrey Evans to the members. Robert Wright, Jr., moved to accept the waiver as requested. Carrie Thomas seconded.
Dan Sundquist, Chair asked the Land Use Coordinator if the application filed was complete. She stated yes. Carrie Thomas made a motion to hear the application as submitted. Robert Wright, Jr. seconded. Hearing opened.
Jeffrey Evans representing Gordon & Elaine Manning, Map #4, Lot #597,495, was asked to step forward and give the members a brief description of the application filed for a minor subdivision on Newbury Road. This piece of property is located up the street from the Sutton Central School on Newbury Road. Per Mr. Evans the Wetlands application has been submitted to DES and the NH Historical Resources has approved the plans. Paul Parker, Road Agent for the Town of Sutton as also approved of the driveway to be built with the understanding that a few trees will have to be removed. This property is in the process of being sold the Robert and Rebecca Harrington. Per Mr. Evans, Lot #1 will be staying in Mr. and Mrs. Manning’s possession while Lot #2 is the one being sold.
David Burnham inquired as to the location on the map where the driveway is to go and Mr. Evans showed him. Pete Blakeman requested that Paul Parker, Road Agent check the driveway permit as this would be a change in use.
Carrie Thomas made a motion to close the hearing to the public. Joe Burns seconded. Hearing closed and members went into discussions.
Pete Blakeman made a motion to accept the application as submitted with the following conditions:
- DES approval needs to be on file;
- Road Agent, Paul Parker, to review existing driveway for safe distance.
Courtney Galluzzo seconded. Unanimous vote.
Conceptual Hearing for Roger Wells and Thomas Paul. Due to conflicts of interest both Dan Sundquist and Joe Burns recused themselves. Carrie Thomas was appointment Acting Chair.
Tom Paul, co-owner of the Keyser Conservation Group, LLC gave a brief description of the plans for the 11 lot Meadowview land that is in question. Mr. Paul along with Roger Wells are pursuing the purchase of this 88+/- acres from Merrill Zinder. Plans are to take the 11 lots on the Meadowview Subdivision Plan and turn it into two lots with 11.5 acres each and one lot with 65 acres. Board members felt that until there is a formal application on file they can not rule on or give any suggestions at this time. Mr. Paul was advised to have an application to the Land Use Coordinator ASAP for a December 23, 2008 hearing at 7:00 p.m. The Board also suggested that Road Agent, Paul Parker and Fire Chief, Chris Rowe be invited to attend this hearing for input.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda D. Ford
Land Use Coordinator
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