1 CALL TO ORDER

Called to order at 7:02pm by Secretary Ms. Shirley Twitchell. Those Members present were Ms. Twitchell, Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson, R. Edward Morris and Raymond Lavoie. Board Members Margaret Imber and Gregg Varney were not present. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was also present this evening. It was stated that there had been no official resignation from Gregg Varney; however if a Planning Board Member misses four meetings in a row then they are no longer considered a Planning Board Member.

2 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Mr. Lavoie nominated Ms. Imber to be elected as Chairman. Mr. Nickerson seconded the nomination. The Board Members voted unanimously to elect Ms. Imber as Chairman. Mr. Lavoie nominated Ms. Twitchell to be elected as Vice Chairman. Mr. Nickerson seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to elect Ms. Twitchell as Vice Chairman. Ms. Twitchell nominated Mr. R. Edward Morris to be elected as Secretary. Mr. Lavoie seconded the nomination. The Board Members voted unanimously to elect R. Edward Morris as Secretary.

3 PUBLIC HEARING-SANDY BOTTOM ESTATES-SUBDIVISION EXPANSION

Ms. Twitchell opened the Public Hearing at 7:05pm.

Mr. Richard Valentine from Survey Works, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Valentine stated that this project was for a 19 lot subdivision expansion which was approved in 2007. The required 30% completion has not been done. Therefore the applicant would like to have this project reapproved. Mr. Valentine stated that there were no changes since the original approval. There was no one in the audience who wished to voice any comments.

Ms. Twitchell closed the Public Hearing at 7:06pm.

4 OLD BUSINESS:

A GLEN DUBE-SUBDIVISION

Mr. Dube was not present this evening

B JOAN BRYANT-DESCHENES-SITE REVIEW

Ms. Joan Bryant-Deschenes was not present this evening. Mr. Maloney stated a site walk had taken place on June 16, 2010. Planning Board Members Ms. Twitchell, Mr. R. Edward Morris, Mr. Mark Morris and Ms. Imber were in attendance. Also in attendance was Mr. Maloney. Mr. Maloney stated that there were some issues regarding the maneuvering on this site as well as the drive-thru and the signage.

C RODNEY GUPTILL-SITE REVIEW

Mr. Rodney Guptill was not present this evening. Mr. Maloney stated a site walk had taken place on June 16, 2010. Planning Board Members Ms. Twitchell, Mr. R. Edward Morris, Mr. Mark Morris and Ms. Imber were in attendance. Also in attendance was Mr. Maloney. Mr. Maloney stated that there were some issues regarding parking and curb cuts. Mr. Williams stated that all of the requested paperwork had not yet been completed. It was stated that Mr. Guptill had requested that this site review be tabled this evening and be added to the August agenda. All of the Planning Board Members agreed.

D SANDY BOTTOM ESTATES-SUBDIVISION EXPANSION

Mr. Richard Valentine of Survey Works, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Maloney reviewed the Application Completeness Checklist for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan. Mr. Maloney stated that Items 1 through 45 had been completed as well as new Item 46. Mr. Maloney also stated that there were no waivers required. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan as complete. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for a Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan as complete. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Application Completeness Checklist for Street Construction. Mr. Maloney stated that Items 1 through 22 had been found complete. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for Street Construction as complete. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for Street Construction as complete. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval. Mr. Maloney stated the copies distributed to the Planning Board needed some corrections. Page 1 under Project Overview should read 49 lots instead of 34 lots. Page 2 under Required Improvements, Item B should read that the drilling of a second well has been completed. Page 5 under Sufficient Water should read that the drilling of the second well has been completed. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Conditions of preliminary approval, Condition 1 as well as Other Conditions of Approval 1 through 3. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval with Condition 1 and Other Conditions of Approval 1 through 3. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to grant Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Application Completeness Checklist Final Plan for a Major Subdivision. Mr. Maloney stated that Items 1 through 22 had been found complete. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for a Major Subdivision Final Plan as complete. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Application Completeness Checklist for a Major Subdivision Final Plan as complete. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law with Conditions of Approval 1 through 4 and Other Conditions of Approval 1 through 6. Mr. Maloney also stated that the required dry hydrant had already been installed. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Findings of Facts and Conclusion of Law with Conditions of Approval 1 through 4 and Other Conditions of Approval 1 through 6. Mr. R. Edward Morris noted that the required dry hydrant had already been installed. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Findings of Facts and Conclusion of Law with Conditions of Approval 1 through 4 and Other Conditions of Approval 1 through 6. The new Mylar was then signed by Ms. Twitchell.

5 NEW BUSINESS:

A CUTTER LLC-APPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION-SKETCH PLAN

Mr. Maloney recused himself from reviewing this project because his wife’s sister is married to the applicant. Mr. Ferg Lea of AVCOG will be replacing Mr. Maloney for the review of this project.

Mr. Mike Gotto of Stoneybrook Consultants, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Gotto stated that this project encompasses 86 acres on General Turner Hill Road. Mr. Gotto stated he has prepared 3 scenarios for the development of this project. The first proposal is for 12 lots, the second for a standard subdivision with 21 lots and the third for an open space subdivision of 46 lots. Mr. Gotto then stated that the proposed 12 lot subdivision, which is located in the Rural 1 District, would be 80,000 square foot lots with 250 feet of frontage. Lots 1 through 6 would be located on the front of General Turner Hill Road. Lots 7 through 12 would be back lots. There would be 3 private driveways/roads with limited access to the common property lines. There was then a discussion regarding the width of the private driveway/roads. Mr. Gotto stated that building envelopes and deed restrictions would be provided. Mr. Gotto then described the Standard Subdivision which would include 21 lots and proposed two town roads. The lot sizes would be from 1.8 acres to 11.5 acres. Mr. Gotto then described the proposal for the Open Space Subdivision. This subdivision would contain 46 lots with two town roads. Mr. Gotto then stated that he believed the proposed Open Space Subdivision does not meet the town requirements. Mr. Lea then reviewed Items 1 through 6 regarding why the Open Space concept plan does not comply with the policy requirements of the town’s ordinance (copy attached). There was some discussion regarding site soils and site development potential. It was stated that this property had once been an apple orchard and that the orchard has not been maintained for some years. The discussion turned to whether this orchard was considered a prime agricultural area. There was then some discussion regarding the Red Brook and possible drainage issues. Mr. Gotto then stated that there was no scenic view issue and that a letter had been secured from the IF&W stating that there were no significant wildlife habitats. It was stated that no changes would be made to the stone wall or to the ridge line. There was then a discussion regarding the types of roads and the turnarounds on these roads. There was also a discussion regarding emergency vehicle access and safety issues. Mr. Harry Ricker then stated that he believed this property is not prime agricultural land because in 1992 and 2002 the roots of the apple trees froze. After some continued discussion regarding this project it was agreed upon by all that a site walk would take place on Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 6:00pm.

B DCCS PERFORMANCE LLC-SITE REVIEW-SETCH

Mr. Harry Ricker is representing Mr. Derek Cates this evening. Mr. Ricker stated that he would like to rent Mr. Cates the garage located on his property at 1 Weston Road. This garage would be used for an auto repair business. Mr. Maloney then began the review of the Application Completeness Checklist for Site Plan Review. Mr. Maloney stated what items were needed and suggested what items could be waived. Mr. Ricker did give verbal testimony to some of the required items. There was a discussion regarding the noise from a compressor that would be used as part of this business. It was stated by Mr. Maloney that a plan drawn to scale would need to be provided. There also a discussion regarding whether the driveway would need to be moved. MDOT will need to make the determination on moving the driveway. Mr. Maloney stated that he would look at the site distances. It was agreed upon by all that a site walk would take place on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at 6:00pm.

6 OTHER BUSINESS

None.

7 CEO REPORT

No action required.

8 REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM JUNE 9, 2010

Mr. R. Edward Morris asked Ms. Wilcox to make a change to the Minutes. This change was for page 1 under Rodney Guptill-Site Review-Sketch Plan. The Minutes reflected a 130 foot entrance, when it should be a 30 foot entrance. Ms. Wilcox agreed to make said change. Mr. R. Edward Morris made a motion to accept the Minutes from the June 9, 2010 Planning Board meeting with said change. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the June 9, 2010 Planning Board Minutes with said change.

9 REVIEW OF PLANNER ESCROW

Ms. Twitchell read the Planner Escrow. It was then determined that no action was required.

10 OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

None.

11 ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Mr. R. Edward Morris for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 8:58pm.

Respectfully submitted by

Karen Wilcox

Recording Secretary