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April 13, 2006 Minutes

May 5th, 2006

Carroll Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2006





Members of the Board present: Chairman Birknes, Bill Wright, Evan Karpf, Charley Cohn

Members of the Public: Casey Hayes, Gary Whitcomb, John Warren, David Camara, Patricia Camara, Kimberly Durand, Donovan Durand, Bruce Seymourian, Harry Burgess, Heather Burgess, James Kennedy, Wayne Presby, Ken Elworthy, Colin Sutherland, Jeff Duncan, Owen McQueeney,

Minutes taken by Marcia Rouillard, Secretary:

Chairman Birknes explained about the joint meeting that was to take place with Robert Drummond but had to postpone.

The Board reviewed the minutes of March 2, 2006 meeting. Chairman Birknes requested a motion to accept the minutes. Dr. Karpf made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor the minutes were approved unanimously.

The board met with Gary Whitcomb for a lot line adjustment. Mr. Whitcomb is adding .27 acres to his existing property Map 203 Lot 74 increasing that to 1.05 acres. Chairman Birknes entertained for a motion to increase Map 203 Lot 74 to by .27 acres making the lot a total 1.05 acres. Bill Wright moved the motion. Dr. Karpf seconded. All in favor the motion was passed unanimously.

The Board met with Mark Vander Hayden for a subdivision on Little River Rd owned by Michael and Patricia Rucci. They proposed to subdivide the 9.5 acre parcel into 2 parcels. The lot which the house sets on will be a 3.4 acre parcel and the second will be 6.1 acres.
The Board reviewed the application. Chairman Birknes entertained a motion to accept the application as submitted. Bill Wright moved the motion. Dr. Karpf seconded. All in favor the application was accepted unanimously and public hearing will be June 1, 2006.

The Board met with Gardner Kellogg to discuss a possible subdivision of John Warren’s property 1677 Cherry Mountain Road. He is looking to put in 5 lots, 3-5 acres each. Will be a private road brought up to town specs. Charley Cohn asked about a performance bond. Chairman Birknes suggested Provan & Lorber look at it. Mr. Kellogg will be in with the application at the next meeting.

The Board met with Bruce Seymourian on sub division behind Fun Town into 7 lots. Mr. Bergess spoke on Mr. Seymourian. They propose to build a road approximately 500 feet with a turnaround to hold 7 build able lots. Lot 3, 2.6 acres is marked as unbuildable. It has been determined by the wetlands scientist as wetlands and is flagged out. They have applied for a dredge and fill permit to replace the culvert with one to specs. There is an existing woods road that will be followed. There is a culvert that goes across the brook and they have applied with the DES, dredge and fill to replace that but have not heard back from them yet. Chairman Birknes noticed that the frontage for lots 1 & 2 were on Sugarloaf Drive as well as Ariana Lane Lot 2. He asked where the frontage for the other lots would be. Mr. Burgess told him they would also be along Ariana Lane
Chairman Birknes said it would save time to have Provan and Lorber look the plans over and make sure everything was proper. The Secretary will call tomorrow. Bill Wright explained that the applicant is responsible for the charges. Mr. Seymourian will be in to fill out the application next week.

The Board met with Colin Sutherland to go over boundary line adjustment for Trager and Menard Route 3. The lot line adjustment was necessary due to the building of a shed.
Charley Cohn moved to accept the application as submitted. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor the application was accepted.

The Board met with James Kennedy and Wayne Presby to discuss the concept plan of Bretton Woods. Before Mr. Kennedy spoke Chairman Birknes told the Planning Board that Wayne Presby did ask Chairman Birknes to sign a letter (which he will have Wayne Presby explain) asking the Board for the reaffirmation of the Development Agreement that was dated January 20, 1990 along with a Concept Plan Narrative. The proposed letter was sent to Town Counsel to look over.

Mr. Kennedy explained that they are required as part of the concept plan to update once a year and that’s why he was here. Mr. Kennedy put a map up and pointed out the shaded areas that show the development areas of what has been built, what’s under construction and what the plans are for the future. The only change from last year is two developments we had going on. One down by the golf course and the other was near Fairway Village. The one near Fairway is still in the future but will be built on the other side of the ridge and not visible from Fairway Village. Chairman Birknes mentioned they had gone ahead with Dartmouth Ridge phase 3. Mr. Kennedy said yes and it is currently under construction. Wayne Presby said that Dartmouth Ridge 3 was a continuation off of Mt. Washington Place Homes and next to Mt. Madison which is a roadway up to Dartmouth Ridge 2 with a 12 lot subdivision in there. The Road is almost completed, grades done; base gravel is down just waiting for pavement.

Mt. Madison was approved for 10 units. Eight have been completed. Preparing to break ground this spring for the fifth building with completion this fall. When that is done subdivision plans should be ready to submit for the next phase.

Stonehill was approved for 20 units. Six have been constructed; five have been conveyed and looking to put two more units up over the summer. One will be a 4 unit building and the other will be a 2 unit building.

Presidential View was approved for 15 units. Nine are under construction, five have been completed, two have been framed and enclosed and 2 foundations have been poured. They are looking to push the road up and over the summer and pour a foundation for one more. There are another 5 units in the plans but nothing will take place with those until next year.

Crawford Brook area work is being done on the golf course and holes. Preliminary approval was given before from the Board to work on the road network in there and as the building of the golf course has been going on they had been moving materials such as base gravel in there. Before anything else is done in that area Wayne Presby says he knows he has to come back for approval of any buildings or anything else they would put in that area.

Chairman Birknes referred to a letter the Board received form the DES that there is an expiration date on Lake Caroline of January 31, 2008. Wayne Presby said they were aware of that and they plan to increase their work schedule on that to get it completed by that date.
Chairman Birknes said there was one other on Mt. Pleasant Golf Course stating you want to firm up the brook. Wayne Presby said that along hole eight a lot of erosion has taken place. They had a permit to work on that but it expired and they have reapplied and are waiting on that.

Dr. Karpf asked the depth of Lake Carolyn as to which Wayne Presby told him 20 feet max. There were a number of areas designed for fish habitant; there would be a boat house and a beach. Dr. Karpf asked what type of motors was going to be allowed. Wayne Presby said he didn’t think any motors would be allowed and if any were they would be electric.

Charley Cohn asked why on the original Master Plan there were no additional buildings at Fairway Village but looking at this map it shows there are. How can you just add or change a Master Plan. Chairman Birknes thought we should refer to Town Counsel. Wayne Presby said his understanding of the ordinance was the approval of the concept plan really binds the density and you are allowed to move things around within the concept area as long as you do not exceed that density and you maintain the open space and percentages required of the ordinance. Mr. Kennedy pointed out Section 504.2 of the zoning ordinance. Wayne Presby said I know that I have to come before the Planning Board before I do anything. I am here to present the plans and give you an update only. When I come back to the Board and you disagree with what I submit, we’ll take it up then.

The Board met with Casey Hayes to go over a boundary line adjustment for Patricia Camara and Kim and Donovan Durand, Route 302 West. The Board reviewed the application. Abutters will be notified for the next meeting of May 4, 2006.

The Board met with Mr. Belanger for Public Hearing of Brian and Teresa Mohr of Twin View Drive. They are moving their driveway entrance from Rte. 3 to Twin View Drive. The Board reviewed all the material.
Chairman Birknes entertained a motion to accept the application. Bill Wright moved to accept the motions. Charley Cohn seconded. All in favor the application was accepted unanimously. Chairman Birknes signed the mylar.

The Board met with Colin Sutherland about the prior subdivision on Cherry Mountain Rd. and his road. Jeff Duncan, Fire Chief said he had found out it is a State Road and asked how they planned to maintain it. Chairman Birknes suggested Colin Sutherland call the State and try to resolve it and we would have Jeff Duncan, Fire Chief and Bill Rines, Road Agent take a look at it. The owner fixed the road to his residence would you make him fix it any further. Chairman Birknes asked how you get to the residence from Twin. Jeff Duncan said you would have to access from Rte 115, Cherry Mountain end. Chairman Birkness asked if it could be accessed from Jefferson. Dr. Karpf asked in case of fire or emergency who would respond? Jeff Duncan said either Jefferson or Carroll. Chairman Birknes asked if they could get an association of homeowners to help maintain. Chairman Birknes thought that if the road was brought up to town requirements he didn’t see how the Town could say no. Colin Sutherland will contact Greg Placey out of Lancaster who works for DOT and get some further information.

The Board met with Gardner Kellogg and Ken Elworthy on a subdivision application for Mr. Elworthy’s property on Rte 3. The Board reviewed the application. Chairman Birknes suggested they get in touch with Officer Smalley to go over names for the roads. He is in charge of 911 and we don’t want any duplications.
Chairman Birkness entertained a motion to accept the application. Dr. Karpf moved to accept the application. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor the application was accepted unanimously.

The Board discussed Brian Badger’s property on Evan’s Road. Gardner Kellogg said that Mr. Badger had gotten state subdivision approval for roadway into Serenity Lane. Chairman Birkness said he would like to see a sufficient title, letter from an attorney that it has been examined and says it’s ok then the Board will talk to the Highway Dept.

Dr. Karpf asked who would maintain the road and Kellogg Gardner said that Brian Badger will maintain himself. Charley Cohn asked what if Brian Badger is away for a few weeks and we have several snow storms. Kellogg Gardner said the Brian would have that taken care of. Kellogg Gardner will bring in the information on the May 4, 2006 meeting.

The Board reviewed the correspondence.

Dr. Karpf made a motion to elect Chairman Birknes as Chairman for another year. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor Chairman Birknes was voted chairman for another year.
Also a Vice Chairman needed to be voted on. Charley Cohn made a motion to elect Dr. Karpf as Vice Chairman. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor Dr. Karpf was voted in as Vice Chairman of The Planning Board.

Chairman Birknes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill Wright seconded. All in favor the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM