DAYTON PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
November 15, 2004
Present: Chairman David Clark, Rose Hill, Nancy Harriman, Jack Taylor, Heather Pinet
Absent: Ron Wormwood
Others Present: CEO Jim Roberts, Brian Wilson, Floyd and Jane Preston, Donald and Lois Edelson, Jeff Sawyer, Chris L’Heureux
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Dave Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The October 18, 2004 minutes were read and accepted.
The Preston Gravel Pit sitewalk minutes from November 6, 2004 were read and accepted with minor changes.
The Board considered New Business first in order to accommodate the meeting’s applicants.
NEW BUSINESS:
JACK TAYLOR SUBDIVISION: Jack Taylor presented preliminary plans for a five-lot subdivision on Union Falls Road. The sketch plan shows four lots but it was determined after discussion that this must be considered a five-lot subdivision because of the road that will be built and because the corner lot must be considered also. The application proposed the name of “Runnels Brook Estates” but this will be changed because there is already a development with a similar name in town. The following points were made during the discussion:
The turn-around will be a 50’x 50’ “hammerhead”
The road will be private and will not be a through road
Utilities will be underground
The road will be built to town specifications and will begin in March
Jack will have additional papers at the next meeting, such as restrictions, topography maps, road share agreement, etc.
Jack will be developing the subdivision, not just selling the land. The expected price range for the houses is $275,000-375,000.
A sitewalk and public hearing are scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 8:30 am.
NEXTEL WIRELESS ANTENNA: Mr. Brian Wilson of Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic presented an application and plans to install an antenna on the wireless communications tower at 34 Tardiff Lane. No modifications would be needed for the existing tower. Nextel would put up a pre-fabricated 11-1/2’ x 20’ shelter on the base to house radio equipment. Plans also call for a diesel generator that exercises once a week for approximately 15 minutes.
Dave Clark asked why the antenna needs a generator and why it is fueled by diesel, as spillage is a concern. Mr. Wilson explained that a generator for back-up power is typical for Nextel sites. He indicated that the generator could be fueled by propane. When asked, he was unsure how big the generator is or how much noise it produces.
Jack asked if all companies installing antennas would need shelters. Mr. Wilson explained that different companies have different equipment needs; some use weatherproof cabinets and some need more substantial shelters. The providers all need separate equipment housing though.
David Clark expressed concern over the potential noise from the generator. Mr. Wilson explained that the vegetative cover should help reduce noise and that the generator could be set to cycle at a time when it would cause minimal disturbance. He indicated that he could get a decibel report if the Board would like to see one, but there weren’t any nearby generators that the members could see. Currently Nextel has antennas located mostly in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
David and Jack both expressed concern about the effect of noise on the neighbors. As there were no abutters present, Board members felt it was necessary to cover all bases.
Mr. Wilson asked if the application could be considered without the installation of a generator. He indicated that he would come back before the Board if necessary for the generator. Board members agreed. He asked if all the abutters had been notified about the application and was assured that they had. David Clark explained that at no time had any mention been made of generators prior to this meeting. Mr. Wilson stated that he would rather be without a generator than delay the application process.
Members then went through the Review Procedure for Telecommunications Towers. Mr. Wilson was advised that the Town should be named as an additional insured on Nextel’s liability policy. After completing the checklist, Jack made a motion to accept the application without the generator and Rose Hill seconded the motion. All were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
FILE CABINETS: Heather Pinet is awaiting word on file cabinets from Gorham Savings Bank.
PRESTON GRAVEL PIT: Board members and residents moved downstairs for the continued public hearing on the Preston Gravel Pit permit. Four issues to consider were:
Saturday operation
Fencing around the perimeter
Old vehicles that need to be removed
Allowing a pole barn
Board members finished the gravel pit review checklist and addressed the above issues:
Periods of operation shall be limited to 8 AM-noon on Saturdays and 6:00AM-6:00PM Monday through Friday.
The Prestons shall have liability coverage and the Town shall be named as an “additional insured” on their policy.
If a pole barn is constructed it must be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer. (At this time the Prestons and Mr. Sawyer indicated that any building would probably be 40’x40’x14’, closed in on three sides).
The final CUP will have a statement to cap the pit at 2000 yards per month in order to keep the pit as limited use.
Only Mr. Sawyer and one employee working directly under him and/or Mr. Preston shall haul from the pit.
Snow fencing or orange plastic fencing shall suffice as a barrier around the open field portion of the pit.
Mr. Sawyer shall remove all vehicles from the pit that are not necessary for extraction and hauling.
A resident expressed concern about what will happen to the pit if it passes to the Preston’s heirs. Dave Clark explained that granting a Conditional Use permit is an attempt to suit the needs of the town as well as the Prestons through setting restrictions, and that any heirs wishing to do anything differently would have to come before the Planning Board in order to do so.
Board members decided to draft a permit over the next month and present a final format for vote at the next meeting on December 20th.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 20th, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
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Valerie Cole, Secretary
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Dave Clark, Chairperson
COPIES TO: Jim Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer and Town Selectmen
THESE MINUTES MAY NOT BE TRANSCRIBED VERBATIM. SECTIONS MAY BE PARAPHRASED FOR CLARITY.
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