WESTMORELAND PLANNING BOARD
Meeting of
Present: Lauren Bressett, Jim Starkey, Bruce Smith, Robert Harcke, Laurie Burt, Alternate Walter Durjue, and Selectman Russ Austin.
Audience: Pam Wallace, Gewanter, Dick Cate, Pam Martin, June Derjue and Zack Stetson.
Chair Lauren Bressett called the meeting to order at
MINUTES: Bruce Smith
moved to approve the minutes of
HEARING: Cersosimo Gravel Pit extention.
Chair Lauren Bressett explained the hearing process to all in attendance.
Mr. -------- was in for a site plan review to extend the existing gravel pit by ---------.acres.
Site Plan Review Checklist was reviewed. Number 1 and 2 were waived.
Number 1 – The office can be moved but will be allowed to stay where it is.
Number 2 – There will be a chemical toilet on site.
Performance Bonds – (grandfathered in 1979)
State authorization for drainage of water under the
A determination of the highest annual ground water level will be needed for the State., Also needed for the State are drainage patterns, and water table information.
Reclaimation plans need to be submitted to the Planning Board along with a time table for operation for the extended section of the pit. A drawing showing vegetation and whether there are any protected spicies on the property.
Although a couple of items are missing Robert Harcke asked if the Board can accept the application as is? Jim Starkey questioned if they can approve an application with two items missing. Robert Harcke moved to accept the application as complete with the provision the profermance bond, and state permit to excavate would be submitted to the Board. Seconded by Selectman Russ Austin. A vote was taken with Chair Lauren Bressett Opposed, and all other members for the motion. Motion carried.
Jim Starkey stated the Road Agent has been given copies of
the plan for using
Question as to whether the Conservation Commission needs to sign off on the pond on the project site. There is a split in the drainage – on contors. Chair Lauren Bressett would like clarification. Mr. Cersisimo explained the drainage and contors.
Pam Wallace was concerned about her well. Lauren asked if there would be an issue.
Jim questioned need of easements on property in reference to water rights.
Zack Stetson would like to address the issue of the interrupted water supply caused by the excavation.
Mr. Gewanter was concerned about the expansion of the pit. Walter Derjue explained the town needs gravel.
Dick Cate had concerns regarding town roadways not supporting the extra traffic, and is it a hazard to public safety. Also, there is no reclamation plan.
Pam Martin explained she feels she is in a good zone, a residential area and cannot ride bicycles there. She also asked about Federal Governments cost analysis as for disrepair of roads. What id the business giving vs. tax base.
June Derjue mentioned a 100 year commitment.
Mr. Cersisimo said the pit would be a 2 year to 4 year
operation with expansion. There is 50%
excavation of property on the 12 acre piece.
(something about 6 acres will take – 1 acre of all property.)
After further statements from the audience, Jim Starkey asked if anyone has an issue with the plan itself.
The Conservation Committee requests the Reclamation plans be brought to the Committee by the first Thursday of the Month (July 3rd) and to come back to the Planning Board at their July 8th meeting. Some of the issued to resolve at that time are:
1. Reclamation
2. Well
3. Deed
4. Letter of authorization to discharge water under Coyote Canyon Road as approved by the Road Agent.
All Planning Board members approve the continuance until July 08, 2008.
NEW BUSINESS: Chair Lauren Bressett informed the Board the Registery of Deeds now has a surcharge of $25.00 on all deeds, mortgages, and plans.
OLD BUSINESS: Heidi Watts subdivision. The subdivision mylar will be signed after the Road Agent approves the driveway permit.
Mills property- Route 63 – The Selectmen have sent a letter to Mr. Mills informing him only immediate family may use the apartment.
Gladke sign on property. It this allowed or not.
Jim Starkey made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lauren Bressett.
Lauren closed the meeting at ___________.
Respectfully submitted
Elaine Moore
Planning Board Secretary