Westmoreland Planning Board

Minutes

November 10, 2009

Present: Lauren Bressett, Jim Starkey, Bruce Smith, Jim Ranson, Russ Kotfila, Nancy Zeller

Excused absence: Laurie Burt and Bob Harke

Public: Walter Derjue, June Derjue, Dick Cate, David Mann, Andrew Geffert and Michael Cersosimo

Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM

Minutes of October 13, 2009: Russ Kotfila moved to accept the minutes. Jim Starkey seconded, motion carried unanimously.

New Business: David Mann, appointed by and representing the Osgoods, presented the plan for the minor subdivision of their property. The property is located on Hyland Hill Road and Glebe Road, Map R5, lot 4 in the Forestry Residential Zone. The property is to be subdivided into three lots all having the required acreage and road frontage.

The Board reviewed the application for completeness. Waivers were requested for items: 8 (partial) 9, 10 and 11. No new construction is planned for these lots and each lot meets current town ordinances. Jim Starkey moved to accept waiving 8, Bruce Smith seconded, all vote in favor. Nancy Zeller moved to accept waiving 9, Jim Ranson seconded, all vote in favor. Jim Starkey moved to accept 10, Jim Ranson seconded, all vote in favor. Russ Kotfila moved to accept 11, Jim Starkey seconded, all vote in favor. Nancy Zeller inquired about any deed restrictions. Mr. Mann indicated that there were none noted. No additional questions or comments were made by the Board or the public in attendance. Lauren Bressett asked for a motion to accept the application as complete. Jim Starkey moved, Nancy Zeller seconded and all voted in favor. Lauren Bressett moved the Board onto the review of the subdivision plan. There was no discussion or comments made from either the Board or the public. Russ Kotfila moved to accept the application of the three lot subdivision. Nancy Zeller seconded and all voted in favor.

Cersosimo Information session: Mr. Geffert provided the Board with a copy of the new site plan and provided the following information. Cersosimo Industries had received a State permit to discharge water into Chesterfield. Nancy Zeller asked Mr. Geffert to clarify that there would be no change to the layout of the existing pit. The bottom pond will remain the same; the upper pond will drop 20’ and is covered by the existing permit. Lauren Bressett stated that she believes it needs to be considered for regional impact. Russ Kotfila asked about reclamation. Mr. Cersosimo stated that there are now limited edges for reclamation and went on to explain how the reclamation process would be handled. Lauren indicated that a bond for reclamation should probably be required. Mr. Geffert was asked about the Wallis water line. He stated that it is in an unknown location but when found it would be taken care of. Jim Starkey asked if the Board had received a clarifying definition from the State regarding excavation. Lauren stated that Cersosimo would need to go before the Zoning Board for a Special Exception prior to submitting a Site Plan application as the Planning Board can not approve without Zoning Board approval first. In addition, Cersosimo Industries would need to notify Chesterfield and Southwest Regional Planning. Lauren reminded them of the lead time needed for noticing. The Planning Board discussed doing a site visit. When the date has been set notice will be posted at the Town Office. **A copy of the site plan was left with the Board for public inspection.

Old Business: Continued review of proposed amendments to the current ordinances.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM

Respectfully submitted,

Lori-Anne Ingram

Secretary

**Plan to be available when minutes are completed and submitted

(Unapproved minutes/lai)