TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
MAY 14, 2013
7:00PM
Call To Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Don Jackson, Mark Keith, John Greenwood, Jim Bibbo Alternate, Steve Chase, Alternate, Mark Fournier, Alternate, Caryl Walker, Alternate, Erich Caron arrived at 7:35pm. and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Steve Chase for Erich Caron.
Review and Consideration of April 9, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 6-0.
Correspondence from Mary Pinkham-Langer re: input on setting permits from three years to Five Years:
Some correspondence from Mary Pinkham-Langer was discussed regarding gravel pits and one of the comments was the pits should be inspected annually no matter the length of the time designated for re-applications.
Bruce Edwards-Gravel Pit Public Hearing (Continuation)-Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 26:
Bruce Edwards requested his Public Hearing continuation be postponed until the June 11, 2013 planning board meeting.
Public Hearing – Martyn Chivers – 10 Breezy Hill Road – Vehicle Recycling Map 3, Lot 74A and 74B:
Mr. & Mrs. Martyn Chivers, were represented by Jon Warzocha, Horizons Engineering regarding their Vehicle Recycling Site Plan Application.
It was explained to Mr. Warzocha that a Boundary Line Adjustment will need to be applied for, and he indicated the application will be received next week. A copy of the plan was put on a table for the public to look at and was so noted. Mr. Warzocha had a large set of plans for all to see. Mr. Warzocha advised they are not changing any of the frequency, any of the operation type, but are talking about modifying the footprint of the facility to include the area along the lower part of the existing portion of the developed facility. Access, hours of operation would remain the same as would the volume of materials.
Reason for the updated plan is basically cost and convenience per Mr. Warzocha. With the current plan, the owner can commence operation as soon as the application has been approved. Jon Warzocha advised they are looking for guidance for what else the board needs. He also advised Mr. Chiver’s has received his State Solid Waste License and a copy was presented to the board, with an expiration date of April 5, 2014.
At this time, Caryl Walker read the list needed for completion of the Application Form to the board members who checked them off.
Motion was made by John Greenwood to accept the Site Plan Application as complete
For Map 3, Lot 74A & 74B – Martyn Chivers 10 Breezy Hill Road.
Seth Benowitz read a paper presented from the Conservation Commission with their comments.
Some concerns from the Board members were:
Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair stated that the entire facility should be fenced with a 6 foot high fence, with all the vehicles and parts stored within the confines. This point of view was discussed and Mr. Warzocha stated a natural barrier could/would accomplish the same end. Much discussion ensued.
John Greenwood had a swail concern which Jon Warzocha answered.
Jon Warzocha will talk with coordinator for Greenyards and will call Marcia Keller, Chair. with information.
Mr. Warzocha explained the steps taken for vehicle demolition from start to finish in response to a question from a concerned person.
John Greenwood advised a Certified Plot Plan be required, of the whole site developed according to Approved plan, before operation commences. The business cannot operate until the whole thing is built, developed and certified. Mr. Warzocha advised this would have to come later, with the exception of the back storage area, but that should be certified later as well. Discussion ensued regarding Iron pins being easier to use and easier to find than stone bounds. Mr. Warzocha advised if need be, they would ask for a Waiver for this. Also, the 440 feet showing on the plan does need to be changed to read 450 feet. Some of these concerns will need to be on the Notice of Decisions when finalized.
On approval of the Site Plan, a mylar shall be provided. Also it was stated that an electronic copy is now required.
Question if the board members required walking the site again and they decided it is not necessary. The site earlier projected on the hill is to be considered Phase II.
The Public Hearing will be continued on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.
Marcia Keller, Chair invited all alternates to help sort through some of the files and put in order. Marcia will forward an e-mail with dates to get together.
CIP:
It was decided information and forms will be ready to present to the Selectmen on their next meeting, May 20, 2013.
It was also discussed who should be the local person doing the inspection of gravel pits and junk yards. This will be brought up to the Selectmen for clarification.
No other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned 9:16pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary