Minutes
Bethel Planning Board
Public Hearing
Drafted 1.29.10
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Town Office
6:30 PM
Members Present: Jon Cowan, Allen Cressy, Francis Dumont, Larry Engdahl,
Ginger Kelly
Members Absent: Craig Davis
Staff Present: Vicki Rackliffe, Planning Assistant
Others Present: Bob Berry and Rick Dunton, Main-Land Development,
Ken Hotopp
Full content of the meeting is available in Windows Media Audio file format.
1. Call to Order
At 6:30 PM Chairman Cressy called the Public Hearing to order.
2. Opening Statement
Chairman Cressy asked if there was anyone from the public who would like to speak for or against the project. One person responded in the affirmative. Chairman Cressy proceeded to make a brief opening statement.
3. Declaration of Quorum
Francis Dumont stepped down from the Board. Chairman Cressy declared a quorum.
4. Subdivision Application
Project Name: Mountain Valley Subdivision – Phase II
Applicant: Dumont Enterprises, LLC
Authorized Agent: Bob Berry, Main-Land Development Consultants
Location: Map 9 Lot 6-1-1
Bob Berry, Main-Land Development gave an overview of the project for the benefit of the public.
Chairman Cressy opened up the discussion for public input.
Ken Hotopp, a resident of 15 Mountain Valley Road, asked questions regarding construction equipment access, the capacity of a culvert at the bottom of the Mountain Valley Road to handle increased traffic, and about distances between wells, septic systems, and residences, as well as setbacks, on subdivision lots in general.
Mr. Berry and Mr. Dumont responded to Mr. Hotopp’s questions and comments. Regarding the plastic culvert, Mr. Dumont agreed to conduct a pre- and post-construction inspection to the culvert. The applicant will correct any damages that occur relative to the construction of Mt. Valley Subdivision, Phase II roads. Mr. Berry addressed Mr. Hotopp’s concern regarding subdivision lot layout by
Bethel Planning Board’s Public Hearing on Mountain Valley SD Phase II (cont.)
explaining the provisions made, and the process used, by Main-Land. Chairman Cressy commented on the Board’s involvement in designing lot layouts which is typically left to the developer and land owner to determine.
To reach closure on Public Hearing comments, Chairman Cressy asked for any further public input or Board remarks. There were none. Chairman Cressy invited Mr. Hotopp to attend the Regular Meeting taking place immediately following the Public Hearings as well as future meetings.
5. Adjournment
6:55 PM – Jon Cowan made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing, Ginger Kelly seconded the motion; it was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Rackliffe
Planning Assistant
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