Start that again. All right. Good evening everybody. Welcome to the town of South Planning Board meeting for today, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 700 p.m. And we are meeting here in person in a hybrid fashion at the South Town Hall at 454 College
Highway. We are also open for participation via Zoom and are recording the meeting. Quick roll call of those at the table. >> Evening Alvin Allen, town >> Jessica Burton, planning board chair. Diane just member >> Jason member >> Brady Brown
associate >> thank you first thing on the agenda is the town planners report first item on the town planners report I have a proposed solar project that will um that's being proposed for Nicholson the intersection of Nichol Nicholson
Hill Road in College or at least near the intersection um we're going to meet with the uh the entity was proposing uh we're going to have a town uh administrative meeting prior to them coming for the planning board. Um but
sounds as though they're looking in their application this summer. So that will come before you guys shortly. Uh second item, uh the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, they will attend our next meeting which is July 14th to discuss uh sort of our final product in
regards to our zoning rewrite. Um and they'll, you know, present uh different options for you guys to um to to mow over essentially u whether or not to um if we're going to move forward with a
product um or a document that essentially has no changes um other than just some some changes to definitions, but mostly it's no substitute change, excuse me. Um and it'll just incorporate the new news
table. But there will be another document that will have some minor changes, but they they are sub substantive. Um, but essentially they'll want to gather your input as to which one you want to move forward to town meeting when the time comes. So they
will be at our next meeting on July 14th to present that matter. That's it for town report. >> Thank you. >> Next on the agenda is public comment. This is an opportunity for public comments that are not unrelated to
something later on listed in the agenda. Any in person? Any online? >> Just want to mention that you could probably speak up a little bit. Can't hear from the other end of the table. >> Okay. >> When they were calling attendance.
>> Okay. Thank you. >> All right. Bye. You all need to be as loud as me. Thanks. The next item on the agenda, we will call to order 705, which is to my phone. All right.
This is a continued public hearing for 6 South Lumis Street on a request to modify an estate law and common driveway special permit, site plan approval, and storm water management special permit. >> Good evening everyone. I'm Mike Bowling from Arlo Associates. I'm representing
Vladimir Milvoy for his project at 6 Street. Um so it's my understanding at the last meeting um a lot of the technical aspects were uh discussed and the peer review from Bond. Um and one of the last outstanding items was the
common driveway agreement. I sent that to Allan today or Alvin today. Um so if there are any other outstanding items, I'll be happy to try to answer any questions. add one more. Yeah. Uh the utilities will the will the utilities be underground or above ground?
>> Uh uh underground. >> Underground. Um there are I believe >> uh so there's there's underground uh electric >> going to each property and I believe that's to every property if I'm not mistaken
underground >> including the existing There is I think we're going to try to keep the uh this the electric service currently with the the um above ground overhead wires to the existing house.
The rest of them will be the new ground. Okay. >> Any other questions? Um, do board members have any outstanding questions? >> No. Comments for the applicant? Very thorough. >> It's good to be.
>> Okay. Are there any town officials or public comments or questions regarding this application? Hearing and seeing none. Anything to add before we close? No. All right. Then with that all said,
do I hear a motion to close the public hearing for 6 South Luma Street? >> Diane Jazba. So moved. >> Jason second. >> We'll call vote. Jessica Thor and I. >> Diane Jazba. I >> Jason Gwald I. >> Randy Brown. I >> Joan I.
>> Okay. Thank you very much. Um it is our intention to work on the decision later on this evening if you wish to stay for that. >> Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. Next on the agenda, we'll move on to
discussion items. The first is the Noble Steve crossing subdivision planning board review and reevaluation of subdivision infrastructure security. Evening. >> You speak up. >> Evening. >> Thank you. [laughter]
>> So, we have before us your email from today. >> Yes. indicating that sidewalks have been completed, that the loming and seating of the sidewalks has been completed, and that you met with the design team and discussed alternatives for crossing as
requested by the DP D, excuse me. >> Yep. So, uh I know last when I was here last meeting, we were trying to get a get around without having to submit an alternative design and they're pushing
back. So we actually met the design or my design team and we came up with an alternative which we think will be actually a better a better design for it than what we had originally submitted to
DUP and it cuts the um crossing in half actually from 120 ft to I think the numbers around like 62 feet wide. Um and that's building um some terrace
retaining walls on each side of it um with it being 62 ft at the bottom and terracing back up. And so [clears throat] I'm when I met with uh Terry and Steve
last week and uh we came up with a plan for that and well discussed a plan. They're drawing the plan and so the the we had to get a structural engineer involved now for the
walls. So they're doing a drawing for that and um so we should have something within like a 4-week period to resubmit to DB. >> Okay. Was there a change to the cover dimensions
or >> uh from the last time I believe you looked at it, it's now it's nine and nine and 9.3 feet wide at the bottom. Uh 2 and 1/2 ft tall.
Um but obviously the length of it um you know it was at 120 ft. Um that's what like it the final came out to and when we had our meeting with D out there
um that was like one of their concerns about it and then they did their review of it again and they said that they the impact area was too much. So that's why they said we come up with
something different. So, >> okay. And then they will take however much time they need, >> but it's 180 days [laughter] >> to review and get that back to you. >> Yeah. So, the clock started uh oh, I
would say one month ago, right? That's when I I think they came to the meeting. >> Okay. >> So, that's 180 days from then. >> Okay. So potentially up to five months then from now
>> if that's what 180 days >> 150 days but we already did through 30 doing some quick um math here. So >> the D could take until potentially late fall >> to approve that.
>> Yep. So that's where that situation is. Um, in the meanwhile, we're doing uh our borings on Friday, which I'm emailing uh Rich and
John tomorrow. Well, they already know about it, but I'm emailing them the time. So, at 9:00, so they'll be out there if they intend it. And we're going to um drill the whole the whole rest of the road. So,
>> and that's like we're talking about paving from like the curve. >> So, we're paving we're paving well for and then another thing that we're going to be doing uh next week we'll be out there doing um there's a couple areas around that cur
curved section that have like some damaged asphalt that we've pothole patched. So, in those spots, we're milling out that section and then repaving >> the binder in those spots. >> Okay.
>> And I went over that with John, Rich, and Alvin last week. >> So, we'll be doing that. So, it's um you know, a better >> Yeah. >> You know, it's repaired. >> Yeah. I I went out today just to kind of get another set of eyes on it. And I
felt like that was my my big takeaway was that Looks really good. Looks really good. Yay. Yay. Okay. And I got to the curve and I was like, "Oh, there's a couple spots here. I mentioned to Jesse that he should fill it in." And then I got further into the curve and I was like, "Oh, well, I'm going to put my pen down and I'm just going to say the curve needs attention." And Right.
>> That's correct. Yep. >> Okay. >> So, that's on the agenda for next week. Um, and then we'll be paving from where we stopped um last fall all the way um in between house number uh
I think it's 20 and >> I had lots 18 and 19. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Like approaching the cross the but not the gap towards the crossing >> because there's um like two pieces of pipe work that I have to do on the upward side of it.
>> Okay. So, we're going to pave up to that. Then, we'll do our pipe work, finish out the sum with that, and then we'll pave to the end of >> that should happen before the end of the summer, right? Or >> both things are happening before the end of the summer.
>> I don't I I didn't write down a hard date. >> That's okay. I just, >> like I said, when going from pulling in to turning around in the long driveway of number 21, I said to myself, okay, love it. But when I'm sitting in
my car up here pulling into numbers 21 and 23, >> this approach as tenuous as it is, and I get it because of the angle and what we're working with, >> but especially now seeing as the crossing work is not going to >> happen until next year,
>> that the approach down matches the approach up, right? The people at the bottom of the crossing right now have a nice paved approach. Everything looks clean around it. >> Yeah, that's >> people up top should have the same.
>> We're going to be paving a turnaround. >> So there is no nobody's going to be Well, I don't I can't tell you people are going to drive in driveway, but I did back into somebody's driveway, too. >> Correct. But at least there'll be a real
viable option for somebody to whip in there and go around in a circle in their car and not have to do a three-point turn to >> turn around. Great. Excellent. Okay, >> that that's the goal. >> Wonderful. We are going to meet that goal.
>> I am going to meet that goal. I've been meeting my goals this year and I feel great about it. >> Keep up the good work. >> Positive completion. >> Keep up the good work. >> Any questions from board members? >> I did something similar to you. I drove by a couple weeks ago, drove through it
and noticed the same things. >> So, good. Randy, >> uh, there's a cost estimate for remaining work. Have you updated that or is that done? >> Uh, we were I was going to update it,
but now that I have to do this. Oh, I'm I mean once I'm done with the paving, I was going to update it uh with the board. And by that time, I'll have this redesign, which I'll have that cost estimate, too. So
yes, I will present a a revised process when I finish the payment >> and that will be reviewed by DPW and the CAO and other ourselves as well to make sure that the remaining bond going into
the winter leaves enough for us to cover whatever work the D approves for. Yeah. >> Are there any questions or comments from members of the public? any online seeing here. So you still joint.
>> Yep. That's in my that's on my to-do. I don't have a a hard schedule on it, but that is going to be done before uh the summer result. to add. Um, so Jesse did get me the um
title search earlier today uh to move the conservation restriction forward. So I'm just going to have have it verify the legal. >> Okay, great. I know a select board will be happy to have that moving along. So, all
right. Then with nothing else, you will be keeping us updated weekly and there will be some sort of scheduled meeting between you and DPW and Alvin prior to our next meeting which is the 14th of July. >> Yeah, I think we're meeting next week anyways, right? >> I believe so.
>> Yeah. I mean, I rather just keep them on keep >> I think we're like three and a half. That's three weeks or four weeks before the next meeting. So, >> yeah. I think I mean it's just good to keep communication lines open. >> Agreed. >> I'll just stick with what I've been doing cuz it's been working.
>> It's working. All right. So, why change it if it's working? >> If it ain't broke, don't fix it. >> That's right. >> I broke, fix me. All right. All right. Thank you. [laughter] >> All right. Next on the agenda is a request for an accessory dwelling unit and site plan approval for one Falcon
Crest. long here. Sunrise. >> Good evening everybody. >> Good evening. >> Hi. >> Daily Express Drive to put a accessory calling unit >> above my garage. >> Um the footprint of the property will
not change. >> The application in front of us. Um, we did have comment. Let's see. This was um delivered to us today um
from Rich Bozac, the DPW director, and Jonathan Goddard, the assistant DPW director. Um, I'll read the entirety of it into the record. Uh the Department of Public Works is in receipt of application materials for proposed accessory dwelling unit to be constructed within the footprint of an
existing single family residence at Young Falcon Crest. The following comments are shared for the planning for its use through the site review process regarding public works and infrastructure. As the ADU is both within the allowable square footage for by right consideration and also will be served by an existing public water
service and a modified septic system, the project will not have any meaningful impact upon the town's water supply, but the adequacy of the existing utility service to jointly serve the primary dwelling and the proposed accessory dwelling shall be determined by the owner. The additional traffic generated
by the ADU will have a negligible impact upon nearby roadways. Um the other observations are that the current driveway requirements are that there includes a 10-ft separation to adjacent property lines. Uh town assessor records indicate that the home
was constructed in 1993 and predates this separation requirement. GIS mapping indicates that the driveway turnaround where the ADU parking space is proposed lies within single feet to the northerly property line. Although using this space for ADU parking a
likely does not constitute a change of that area's use and b only impacts a wooded portion of the abuing property, DPW does suggest amending the plan or writing a condition into the site plan review decision requiring the construction of fencing and or plantings
upon the request of funding land owner um to adequately buffer the use should concern arise. Uh the parking diagram does not conform to the dimensional requirements under zoning, but DPW observes adequate existing space for parking along the
driveway. So those comments we hear um and I would say that and my opinion we just might want to change the
proposed site plan presented to us to take the ADU parking outside of that and really just mark it along the side of your driveway. >> That's fine. >> That would be my recommendation. The state rules regarding by rate ADUs
um allow us to only require one parking space for the ADU and we are allowed to consider driveway and garage parking as part of that. So you clearly have >> enough room >> enough room for adequate parking in my opinion.
>> I agree. Okay. >> Um and I I again I think it's existing for a long time. your northerly of butter um hasn't complained to you yet, I'm assuming, about your own cars turning around there. But in the future, should
all that wooded area go away, you get a new neighbor and you say, "Yeah, maybe I'll put up a few more bushes." That >> totally acceptable. >> We would think so. All right. Um any other questions, comments from board members? Looks pretty thorough to me. Great.
It's nice. >> Was there was there application too that we didn't get? Yes, >> there's no formal application. It came too firming software. >> It looks nice. >> So, I flagged it and realized it had to come planning for it. So, I reached out
to the property owner and here we are. >> The board help approve those type of modifications. >> Yes. >> What did you have to do? Just curious. >> Uh we we put a Brandon Wheatfield in last October >> and it's been fulfilled by
>> I'm glad to hear that be done. Oh yeah. Yeah. >> Um I thoroughly appreciate um the application coming through as it was with the elevations as well because part of our purview is also to make sure that
it's blends in to >> say it's not atrocious. >> No, >> it's lovely. Should I need a place to stay, I'll reach out. >> Fantastic. [laughter] >> It's wonderful. It looks great. Um, Calvin, did you have anything else to
add? >> Nope. Uh, from a zoning standpoint, um, again, it doesn't change the footprint of the building. We still have meet the, um, zoning setbacks. So, from a zoning standpoint, there's no issue here. >> Okay. >> Are there any public comments on the
matter for the board? >> Okay. Um then we will expect just a minor modification of the site plan that we will all sign off on and endorse. Um with that given change you write here a motion to
endorse the ADU site plan for one falcon. >> Diane Jespa so moved. >> Jason Gwald second. We'll >> call vote Jessica Thor and I. >> Diane Jespa I. >> Jason Gwald Brandy Brown I. >> Thank you. All right. Thank you very much, Mr.
Bailey. >> Fantastic. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Thanks. My pleasure. >> Next on the agenda is 56 North Longard Road. This is in regards to the New England National Scenic Trail for a
planned campsite for two 10 x10 tent platforms and birdies. >> Great. Hang on up. >> Uh I am Tess Vansky. I'm with the National Park Service as the outdoor recreck planner for the trail and I'll let Benji introduce himself as well.
>> Uh I'm Benji Vanderholst. I am the New England Trail Rage Assistant for Appalachia Mountain Club and I'm just filling in today for um Audrey Feton who's the New England Trail uh coordinator. >> Great. Thank you very much for um both of you for coming in.
>> And I did share with Alvin a PowerPoint. Uh I don't know if anyone's familiar with the New England National Scenic Trail. That's okay. Most people are not. We're only one of 11 national scenic trails within the US. Um, we are National Park
Service. A lot of the property we do not own. So, this is the only property we own. It's 200 plus acres. It's managed by Fish and Wildlife Service. So, Sylvia Ponti. So, that's the local. So, you think Hadley is their local office. Um, so they know about the meeting. They're
just not available. So, if there's questions related to that, I am happy to take them for them. Um, and so if you want to start it at Alvin, that'd be great. Thank you. Um, so we can go to the next slide. So then I also have my business card if anyone wants it. Um, but these are all our contacts. So NPS
staff, we are very small. We have a superintendent. So that's Kelly Felmer. Jennifer Lapis is our trail administrator. And then again, Audrey Fetone is the actual net coordinator. She's pretty new. She started this spring. So we had a gap. Um, our old net coordinator uh lapped last spring. So
this is why it's a little more delayed in trying to establish this. And then Benji is here and we really appreciate that. So and then next slide. Um again, so this was initial discussion back in 2021 with the property owner. We
purchased it back in 2023. Um and there was a phase 2 completed by a separate entity, a third party, so environmental site assessment and there was ground disturbance. Um some sampling because that used to be an old tobacco farm. uh barn was taken down, no remediation
occurred, and really there was a memorandum of agreement with Fish and Wildlife. So, the property is supposed to be rew but within that agreement is that we can do a campsite there. So, the campsite is very simple. It's two tent platforms 10 by 10 and a privy to not
impact groundwater there because there are wetlands. Um and again it is a wildlife refuge now underneath um Sylvio Compi. Um and no fires are allowed. So that is included within the MOA. >> Good.
>> And so this is just an overview of the property. This is from the ESA that was completed. Uh the star is the indication of where we plan to do the campsite. Um, and then you can see topography is very close. So there's going to be a connecting trail from the center line.
Um, so most likely will be switchbacks, but then it also indicates the wetlands, which we are not being located near. Um, and I know there was a question by the fire chief today. There is a gate on the back end of the property, so would allow for some mobility access. Um, but
obviously for the campsite, it's roughly a mile from where we normally park. I would say actually more like two miles. Um, so it is pretty remote, but we do have a lot of remote sites. We have about five other campsites that we have along the trail in Mass. We have four in
Connecticut. Um, and we've really never had any issues. There was a fire on Lamination Mountain, but that was not related to that campsite. That was a big wildlife fire. I don't know if you guys remember in 2024 that happened in Connecticut, but we have not had similar issues in Mass.
So, if there was a health emergency though, how um far is the gate? You mentioned >> the gate is on Longard. The whole property is 200 acres, so it would be kind of far. Um but that's kind of the risk of takes camping on a scenic trail,
right? Um so, it's not the ideal thing. It's not like there is another parking before the Westfield River also. So, there's two access points in terms of like and then obviously there's neighborhoods around the area, too. So, we're not really super remote. Um, and obviously we are by the gun club, the
golf course. So, there is like other access points that wouldn't be the trail. >> Okay. >> So, that is a consideration. Um, we have not had these issues before. So, it's not like in the realm of things that it's not a possibility. Um, it's just relation to us. This is only property we
own. And a lot of times there are um private and public property we cross and some of them are more remote in the north part of the trail. Um but it is just a relation of of camping and hiking a scenic trail that there is some um
inherent risk. >> And then next slide. And so this is the proposed campsite. Um, a little more up close, more than 500 feet from the wetland shrublands that are there. And we did have our NPS wetland specialist look at it. They have no concerns. Um,
and there's indication of potential two sites. And I do have the coordinates and I could share those. Those are in my notes there also. Um, so again, two 10 x10 platforms and a moldering per so that doesn't impact groundwater. And so those locations and the closest point to
the neighboring property um it is over 300 ft away. So and so we did look to see um to keep it from visibility wise and it's probably a discussion also with fish wildlife to add more native trees in that area to encumber it too.
>> And that's a picture of the site. So we don't plan on cutting any trees. It's already very level in that section. Um, and this was our site from April. So, obviously it'll be a little more green as we move into the season. Um, but again, we picked a site that is pretty
level. Um, minimal ground disturbance will occur and it's under an acre as well. And this is an example of what these structures will actually look like. Again, it's a 10 x 10. It fits about six people. It's a tent. Um, we really don't
want to impact the surrounding area. So, we've kind of designated these spots. Um, and it fits again a tent and the moldering period cabin. It's never had to be impacted with an overuse. Um, so these are already approved by Mass DP. Um, it kind
of fits within that. You know, there's no utilities or easements. Um, and it's very self-containing, under 500 people for usage per year, which again we have not had at a more popular site that has a cabin, multiple tent platforms, and just a sitting area. And so they haven't
had any impacts since it's been built for three years. >> Okay. >> And then this is all that has happened um over the course of the year um or I guess since 2023. Um we did complete an indigenous site survey in 2024 for the
whole trail and that includes mass. Um June 2025 we did a site visit because there has been turnover at Fish and Wildlife Service. Um November 2025 was our initial contact with the town planner. Uh March 2026 our NPS archaeologist recommended no adverse
effect. April 2026 um we did a site visit with AMC staff because they are new. And then April 2026 um consulted again with fish and wildlife in terms of information for planning and consultation and that's just for endangered species because there are
four two are endangered with one being actually endangered and that's a-colored bat no effect because they're not in that area. We're not doing a take. We have not seen them. Um and then another I think is I did write it down. Um
actually sorry northern longard bat um is endangered but not a critical habitat for this. Triccolored bat proposed endangered. Monarch butterfly is proposed threatened and then the small world pagonia which is a plant is threatened um but no effect when we did that and we consulted with fish and
wildlife also. Um again NPS wetlands looked at it um and no issue there either because it's a pretty disturbed area. We contacted the Mass State Historic Preservation Office and also tribal historic preservation officers um because there are fally hosted charites
for this county for Hampton. And we only talked to uh Muny Stockbridge because they contacted us and they had no issues and we also contacted from Moheaggan and they had no issues. Um so the other two
which would be the Delaware tribe of Indians and the Arrogance Indian tribe have not contacted us. So usually we give them 60 days and then we kind of recont or close out um which our superintendent has done. Um and then
recently um again June was the meeting with Stockbridgeidge Muny. Um ideally we hope to close out all the environmental review and the historical preservation review next month. Um once we have kind of closed out with the
other two federally listed tribes. Um, and then ideally late summer, early fall for the start and complete the buildout, late fall, spring, public access. >> Nice.
>> And so for each again is towards six people for these 10 platforms. We do use a reservation system online. We have a public facing website. You just have an intent to stay and it's really to keep accountability. Um, especially if there are issues. It's all free. Um, none of
our sites cost any money, so all open to the public public. And this is again section two. Um, it goes from Route 57 to Westfield River. Um, and it has a trail adopter and AMC staff will also at a minimum check on site once a month. And we usually increase it as summer
progresses. Um, and trail crews are out, there's more people out, there's visibility, and we have an online system to report issues as well. Um, so there is a lot of visibility with that. Okay, >> thank you very much for that. I think um
you preempted and answered a lot of questions that I may have had. >> Um any other any questions, comments for me? >> Uh no, you answered all of them. >> Oh, okay. Great. And I'm happy to leave my card here um if there are more
questions. Alvin has my contact information. >> Very thorough. >> Okay, >> that's great. >> Yeah. >> Is it accessible by vehicle to get to the camp? >> It is not. Um because it is essentially it's supposed to be more for through hiking and for like 2 to three days. Um
for this the whole section is 3.8. It's about 2 miles within. So from each section there is parking at each end of it. But it's really not meant for um that kind of use. is more for someone who's planning to do 235 miles to do a
few days over um to get some mileage in. So, it's really meant for connecting the trail because we only have a few sites that we have right now and most of them are north for the mass portion. Um and the closest one is in West Springfield
right now and that's on private property. So, we are very fortunate to have that and that's another platform as well. And then Windsor Lock South. So, we were really trying to create this connectivity to allow for through hiking, for allow for multiple day camping. So, really, it's not um not
that someone couldn't park close. Um it's not really meant for that type of access because it is a very simplistic campsite. And it seems needed because I, you know, if you're trying to have an enjoyable hike, you don't want to have to hoof it
from Windsor Locks to West Springfield in order to find a friendly campsite. Why? I don't know, Diane. I don't, you know, I go camping at the Hillland. [laughter] So, um because this is um part of the
National Park Service and um this does not have an official review component by Ford. Um so, you folks did not have to come in this evening to give us this presentation, but we really do appreciate it. Um, and it helps us keep the people in town informed of what's
happening. And then perhaps you may get some people who do like camping within town. >> Great. We will use it and keep an eye on it. And so, thank you very much. >> One more question. If you uh you have two two tents now, two facilities now. Would you ever think expanding that if
the if the in use? We are not because the whole um premises of the portion that we bought was that it's managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and within the MOA it was meant to be rewiled. So they're still working through it because they did have turnover because the
federal government has been going through a lot. Um so there's no plan in place, but there is like birding boxes out right now. there's potential for more native plants um for cleaning up the area because there is obviously some remnants from when the prior um owner
was there. So really we are thinking of just keeping it as is to minimize the impact because it is a wildlife refuge in in all honesty at this point now with the purchase and the agreement. So
>> were there any um public comments or questions here in person or online? hearing. None. Then we'll reach out if we have any further questions. Thank you so much. Do you want me to leave my card? Okay, great. >> Thank you. >> Good luck with the project.
>> Yeah. >> Exciting. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It's been a long time coming. >> Yeah, that was great. You guys were very thorough. We appreciate all that information. >> Thank you very much. official.
Um, but even if you guys don't have questions related to this, our um, public facing website is pretty good and we have a few events coming on. I only have two more cards, so I just share >> um, >> especially we are located for NPS at the
Springfield Armory. We have Bark in the Park this Saturday and Benji is going to be there. So, if you have a dog or if you don't have a dog, um, Springfield Armory is Did you read and force him to do that because his perfect
>> Yeah, I really appreciate everyone's >> appreciate this was helpful. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Great. Exciting. Thank you. >> Next on the agenda is routine business. This is for the Greens of South East
subdivision, Honeybird Run, Silverg Grass Lane, and Tall Pines Trail regarding the planning board's recommendation for street fix segments. >> Mr. Planner, >> so I did uh reach out to Mr. Fior just to get a update as to where he stood
regarding the uh pay review and comments back and forth with the time bond. And I guess um Arlo Beck Associates um who's representing him has not responded to the comment. So therefore, uh, >> okay, >> no board, >> we are still awaiting for them to do
their stuff. All right. Next on the agenda is the MEC action items review. >> We're going to take 2.7. >> So yeah, I left it on there only just to kind of discuss it. Um, so there was an email I got from Norm Chief essentially
just asking if this was going to be completed. Um I essentially stated that you know we have a discussion about it but >> um this would be something that we sort of complete later down the line and I don't know I was hoping that um um >> Spina
>> Mr. Spina would be here to kind of but uh >> to let us know sort of what's next steps but I guess we just won't get credit for it. So >> yeah I think okay I'm okay with that. >> So I just wanted to explain that so I'll
take that off for next meeting. >> All right. Excellent. All right. The next um we have a completion recap for facilities and services uh 3.8 which was an action item for the select board as the lead party. It is
asking um to identify methods to promote more South Lake residents to become active and engaged in town boards, committees and organizations. uh select board presented what they have done including a lot of social media outreach. Um they found that by doing
that they had 14 new first-time volunteers come forward. Um and the job openings are available at the town hall and on websites. This looks like it has already gone through MIP >> and the select board for their approval.
Um, do I have hear any questions regarding this action item or the completion recap as presented to the board? >> Nope. >> Hearing none. Do I hear a motion to
approve the action item as reported? >> Diane Jasper. So moved. >> Jason Grwald second. Roll call. Jessica Thor and I. Diane Jespa. I. >> Jason Grunwald. I Randy I. Thank you. alcohol.
Thank you. All right. Next on the agenda is our late submitt ANRS. Apparently, we had two. >> We have two. Uh the first one we'll discuss is I believe 177 Claus Anderson Road. Okay.
Is that you? Come on up. >> Which is your name and address for the record? >> Sure. >> Excuse me. I'm Kirk Mcnotton. Uh my address is at PO Box 270 East Graanby, Connecticut. I'm manager of uh a company
submitting the application, Aspenwood Associates LLC. All right. So, can you just tell us a little bit about what we have in front of us? >> Sure. Um, this parcel is on Claus Anderson Road. It's a 17 acre
approximate uh parcel. It has um frontage on Klaus Anderson Road of just under 1,200 uh linear feet. Um we're proposing to um divide this into four building lots. Um there's a
back parcel here that's going to be conveyed to a neighbor. So it's not an ANR lot. It's a just a transfer out. And um these four lots all meet the zoning requirement. It's our 40 zone. So 40,000
square ft. These lots about 3 acres a piece. 3.3 acres, 2.45, 2.45, 3.96. So they meet all the fronts requirements. The minimum frontage is
200 linear feet and they meet the zone size. So they would fall into the category that would um qualify for an approval not required. >> Um very good. I took a look at it and it
seems like everything dimensionally is good. I was initially a little concerned looking at lot four um because one of the or a couple of the things that we are supposed to look at when reviewing ANRS is that there is not just frontage
but that there is access >> right and that there would be access to a buildable area and because of all those wetland buffers I made sure that the town planner took a look that there is at least >> um some space there within the allotted wetland buffer area that you would a
plan would might have to come before conservation. >> Correct. >> Um but that there would still eventually a buildable lot there. >> I think we have about 27 feet here. Um >> the um >> DPW has regulation that says the driveways to be 10 ft off of the
property line. So that's still leaves us 17 ft outside of the 100t buffer area to put the driveway in. Your typical driveway is 10 or 12 feet. So we have some room uh to play there without any any problem. >> Good. We we hate to create a lot that
then can't >> Yeah. Think happened to it. >> Of course. What's the terrain in these lots? Is it flat? >> It's very flat. >> Yeah. >> Including the wetland one, >> including the wetland one. No, it's uh it's it's a pretty flat lot. I mean, the wetlands,
>> you know, are a little bit lower. I mean, it's >> on the big picture, it's crowned a little bit like this, but if you were looking at it or standing there, it would look to be flat. >> Buildable. Yeah. >> Oh, yeah. very >> right now. Is it all wooded? >> Totally wooded. We've already gone and
done soil testing there. So, each of these four lots have already been reviewed and approved by the health health department or septic. >> Perfect. >> Yeah. >> Anything to add? >> Yeah. Again, just to further convey um
so this is again this darker line is the entire parcel today. Um he's separating uh one, two, three, and four parcels. This parcel to the rear is going to be um consolidated with the lot to the what's that to the south >> biting hill.
>> Yeah, that would be Yeah. >> So, there will be four buildable lots and then a portion of land that will go to um the budding uh >> Machkis. >> The butter to the south. >> I'd give it a try. >> We can all say Schwarzenegger. I can say Machki. You did
well. >> Any other board member questions? No. And >> then do I hear a motion to endorse the ANR plan for 177 class Anderson? >> Diane Jba so moved.
>> Jason Grimwald second. >> Roll call vote. Jessica Thornton. I >> Diane J. I. >> Jason Grwald. I Randy Brown. I >> Thank you. Right. >> Okay. And then you sign this at some point. >> We will sign that later on tonight and it will be available. Come back and pick it up. Okay. Great.
>> Thank you very much. >> Thank you very much. Great night. The next item we are going to review is the second late to middle ANR. >> So this is 93 and 95 sheep pasture road. Okay.
We um pulled this up on GIS so that we could have a quick look at the property. Was one house recently built? Is that recently built?
>> Yeah, the existing house on the southerntherly pier. Yeah. where it says existing house there in the bottom right hand corner. >> I wasn't trying to be smart. I'm just I'm sorry. >> I see a kitchen place.
>> Kitchen and bath. >> There's still the owner. >> Yeah. So, we took a quick look at this, right? And we see that there is enough frontage, right? That's correct. Plenty.
>> Yeah. But they require 200 feet of frontage. They have like about 215 16 or so. And what's being proposed is a small little corner approximately 149 square
ft being called parcel A um being conveyed to the owner of let's just say Precision Kitchen and Bath as well as parcel
C is meant to be conveyed to precision kitchen and bath, leaving parcel B to be given over to the land of Pavl Kusenco.
And the reason for this appears to be that the access gravel road for the northerly lot cuts into that little >> triangle. It does. So, we've done land swaps like this before without issue.
Um, and again, the frontage is fine, the area is fine. What drew my attention was this um I don't know if it's an accessory building. Uh, it's not marked here. I don't see it
anyways on the ANR plan. and GIS measurements are never exact, but it would then appear that this accessory building is within 10 to 11 ft [gasps] of the new property line. And that's if
a little bit of hand measuring here is done correctly. And we do have the requirement supposed to be at least 10 ft away. I I don't think um it's enough to make me not want to endorse the plan, but I
did want to point it out to other board members if they had concerns or questions. >> Um because this is an ANR plan, we do have to take action on it or not. Um and then it would be
generally would be endorsed in lie of our endorsement. Um, so but I I don't find it to be a concern enough to >> if it's in withhold within the allowable footage, then I don't see why it would be a problem. >> Yeah, the lot itself has enough square
footage. It has over 60,000 square feet which is what's required for 60,000 which is is required under R40. Again, it has enough frontage along adequate way at least 200 ft. Uh again, the only question is sort of this um backside of
the lot um and and prox setback proximities and uh obviously for uh an accessory building you need at least 10 feet from a property line. Um again I measured and it was like exactly like 10
feet and again give or take I don't know um >> take an inch >> GIS isn't exact so um to your discretion. So, so is that a shed? What is that with a red roof? >> I have no idea. >> Unknown. >> So, there's a car there right in the
picture. How does it how is that access? Look like it's access to the parcel to the north. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Looks like there's sort of this dirt road to the that goes to >> that's the driveway, right? That cuts that should be a parcel to the large parcel.
>> Yeah. The larger parcel. So, it's like it's going to keep that current accessory building to the building to the to the parcel to the south, but >> it's access >> access through the north and is does it belong to the people in the south or is
it >> nobody's climbing? >> So, how does how does this come to you? just >> they they they sent it. Yeah, I dropped it off today and all our associates dropped it off and uh so I reviewed it
and it's on before you guys. >> Interesting. >> This guy doesn't own both pieces or he does own pieces. >> Go to the G. >> Not according >> named land of precision kitchen. >> Different. Yeah.
>> So I don't know if they'd have an easement. I don't know if there's some agreement. I I don't know. on a driveway. >> Definitely interesting. >> I think there's too many questions here to >> Yeah. And the thing is for me it feel like it was just didn't just
because it was just exist that new house was just built on this. >> Yeah. Right there. I mean, it's so I feel like the one developer has developed both here and so I don't know if this that building is
just a temporary construction type thing >> if he's reusing it while because they've had to clear all this property too, right? A lot of it on the frontage needed to be cleared first. And >> did it look like it could be temporary or >> All I can see is what's on the GIS. there and specifically
>> it's not on the plans >> and it's not on the plans either. So that's the other thing that's got me >> problem be like if you don't have approval take it down. >> There's no building permit for that shed >> that you're aware that gives you a >> I can't speak to it.
>> Yeah I know that when they were clearing this lot they encroached on the property to the south the farms and cleared their property as well. >> Fine. >> So [clears throat] there were issues with that.
have an issue >> then with the number of questions I now have remaining on this I don't feel comfortable endorsing it >> no till we find out what that is >> objections
to that um >> so can you zoom in on that that again so the driveway for the bigger lot right follow that does that cut through this parcel at the back of trailer trucks.
>> Yeah, like that green thing looks like a trailer. >> The red the red thing is that the back of trailer trucks. Can you ask them to come to our meeting and kind of describe this because >> that's what we're going to do is you
know >> our LC associates should know to include existing structures and if the claim is is that this structure is no longer there that they've torn it down and GIS just hasn't been updated then that's an answer that they should
give us um if they want an endorsed >> yeah it doesn't make any sense. property card since 93 is a big lot. No structure. So [clears throat] >> then that's a problem. So I
technically the applicant could go and and file it after the 21 days if they choose to, but I think you know the best thing for them to do would be to come before us and make sure that all the questions are answered and that both property owners retain access to everything that they need and that we
also get a site plan that is for sure to be accurate of what the ground conditions actually are. >> Yep. >> I agree. Yeah, >> I like it. >> Yeah, everybody's good with that. >> Yeah.
>> All right. Wonderful. Post that. The next thing on the agenda is a meeting minutes from May 26th. Everybody have a chance to review? Yes. Were there any edits or suggestions for
changes? >> No. Getting none. >> Not forget the decision. I'm >> Oh, no. I won't forget about the decision. I >> I'm going in order. >> Um but we do need to add Randy to the signatures.
>> Well, if you can't um vote on this Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. Yeah. All right. Sorry. [laughter] >> He was here. I was thinking about the sign of the ticket. Yeah. >> Okay. >> We will add him. So with the edit of adding Ry's name to the signature page,
do I hear a motion to approve the meeting minutes for May 26? >> Diane Jesus. So moved. >> Jason Grimald second. >> I will call a vote. Just cla I. >> Diane Jes. >> Jason Baldwald. I Randy Brown. I >> All right. Then adding to the agenda at
the end, we are going to do the decision for 6 South Lumis Street. Board members receive this a few days ago. Mhm. >> I had a Alvin make a couple of last
minute additions to make sure that we properly recorded the information regarding the storm water management review. You pull that up in just a minute.
You also have it in front of you. As usual, we start with the procedural history in regards to this application. it. We had a prior approval that is also noted.
The plan submission dates are listed and board members are listed as able to vote. The next section is the general findings. >> Can I ask a question?
>> Yes, you could. Uh the last revision plan date is that you showed it was a plan presented today. Is that the date of that plan >> for sixth bonus? >> Yeah, he came today with a plan. I don't know
if that's that was that >> the the last plan I I received was for dated May 1st. So I'm not sure I have to >> he may have come with a plan that we've already reviewed. >> That's what I was asking. >> I think he did. Yeah. >> Yeah. I don't think it was new. So I think he was just pointing out >> okay >> where the underground stuff.
>> Yeah, he had a question about the underground Y. >> Thank you. Um in the general findings, we have the notification that we had previously approved um an application for this
location with two estate lots and three ANRS and that it has been reduced to establish two estate lots and two ANRs um in order to avoid the Southwick Fire Department policy. Um
the rest of the information listed is what you received the other day. We belong to the special permitting criteria. It is the same throughout as most. Are there any questions on the special
permit criteria as listed between 1 and 17? Hearing none, move on to the specific findings. Again, a lot of this is standard. We note that the proposal will allow for adequate access for emergency vehicles,
including a turnaround. Um, we update number 11. >> Okay. So, we're going to remove number 11 that states that the applicant represented that it's not physically and
environmentally feasible to place the utilities underground. >> In the next section is where the language was added today regards to the storm water management special permit criteria. We have listed here that it um the
management plan and all the associated documents and comments were reviewed by both the Southwick DPW and the third party reviewer and that the two of them in combined have agreed that the application meets all the requirements for the storm water management plan and
erosion and sediment controls um purposes and objectives from chapter 183. That it meets the performance standards from the storm water regulation handbook. that it meets the erosion and sediment control um design requirements
and that any necessary state and federal permits including EPA storm water management permits will be obtained and are a condition of this approval. >> Are there any questions or comments regarding that new section?
>> No. >> Okay. The following is the record of the decision which say states that we are finding we'll find that the apher said property is proper parcel for the use as listed
and that we are granting an amended special permit and modifi modified site plan. You also need to >> so should put under chapter 383 and donated. Yes. Okay. and add the store management
stuff. And the next section is terms and conditions. Again, this is standard. Are there any questions in regards to the first four terms and conditions one through four?
One. Okay. Moving on to number five is the information regarding the surface for the driveways, including a compacted service um surface and the concrete surfacing of the
minimum of 25 ft at the entrances of South Lis, which is standard to what we usually request. Um, we point out in number eight that prior to any work at ANR lot one or lot A for
the estate lot, the developer shall file a required notice of intent with conservation. We also in number nine point out that the developer need to um have the covenants for the ANR lots and the state lots for the maintenance of the common
driveway. Any questions regarding those? Number 11 calls out the fact that the common driveways need to be maintained for adequate year-round access for the emergency vehicles. The special permit lapses two years as
normal. Any questions, comments? The remainder of the decision list for the record of vote for the amended estate lot and site plans for the common driveway as well as the storm water
and everybody who is eligible to vote on this is listed and Giovani Alsip our associate member is a voting member on these specials. Anything before I ask for a motion? No. All right. Then do I hear a motion
to grant an amended estate lot special permit and site plan modification for six South Lumis? >> Diane Jba. So moved. >> Jason Cornwall. Second. >> We roll call vote. Jessica Thornton. I >> Diane Jba. I. >> Jason Cornwald. I have.
Do I hear a motion to grant an amended common driveway special permit and with the site plan modification? >> Diane Jespa so moved. >> Jason Brenwald second. >> We'll call vote. Jessica Thor and I. >> Dian Ja. I >> Jason Brenwald I do I hear a motion to grant a storm
water management special permit for 600. Diane Jbus Gwald second. >> Roll call vote. Jessica Thor and I. >> Diane Jbar. I >> Jason Gwald. >> I do I hear a motion to approve the
decision for success Lumis as written. >> Diane Jazba. So moved. >> Jason Grunwald. Second. >> We'll call vote. Just Thor. I >> Diane Jasper. I >> Jason Grwald. You want to miss long? >> Next on the agenda is planning board and
staff member comments. Anything on this end? I don't know if you want to bring up anything about DC additional. >> Um, no. I don't I don't think there's much more to be said. I think everybody will
be pleased with the product that comes before us. I think the readability of just the main document of having things kind of really I call it the copy paste document of having things moved around and then just the addition
of the use table makes chapter 185 read a lot easier than what we currently have. Um, and while we will definitely go into detail about any change that comes before us in
the other potential document that we will recommend to town meeting um, for acceptance, all those changes that I've directed them to make have been to the point where they may be substantive, but they will not change
how the bylaws are applied to anybody. It's not going to all of a sudden take away your right to do this or change your setbacks. It's going to be more about cleaning up definitions. There's a lot of duplicate stuff in there. Um
updating things like referencing state rules and regulations from 25 years ago that are no longer named that and have been updated 20 times since. So, there's um things that definitely can be cleaned up that I think that the this board
would feel comfortable presenting to town meeting to voters to approve um without feeling like we would need to explain what a lot of those changes are to people and that we would feel confident as a board to be able to present that to them without feeling
like we have a lot of caveats >> to explain. So, that will be our next big fun thing to do. >> Have fun. >> Um, and I think actually, are you going to go on Thursday? >> I I haven't I think I'm going to have to
just zoom in. Um but on Thursday, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is hosting an information session um and kind of a question and answer to get some feedback from local planners and people involved to um discuss the solar
and best energy storage and how they're putting together stuff to recommend to the localities that they support and helping us um adapt or change our bylaws if we feel the need to do so. and to help guide us through the new consolidated permitting process that we
have to deal with. So, um that's it for me. I would like to share um with my fellow board members that I will be stepping down and resigning from my position on the board um this week. Um I have
appreciated my time on the board and working with all of you on um everything that we have done. Um, but due to work and family things, I feel like um have to let something go. Um, so as much as I
regret it, I will be uh resigning from the board this week, but I appreciate working with all of you very much. >> Likewise. I miss you. Thank you. Thank you. Glad >> to hear that. >> Thank you. Yes. It will be a shame to
lose um your voice >> on this board and I appreciate all that you have given >> and appreciate the good, bad, the indifferent and um for always being a
good sport regardless of what side of the table you happen to land on. >> Thank you. I appreciate that very much. >> All right. >> You'll still see me. >> Sure, we will. No, no doubt. Um, anything else from staff or board
members? >> I'm just cur next meeting. What's is what's on the on the agenda? Anything scheduled? >> We have >> I don't have any new items. So, uh, we don't have any public hearings at this point in time. Uh, but I think we have maybe one more week um to
>> something to come in to make the posting. >> But as of right now, I have nothing. Oh, >> usually quiet. [laughter] >> Zero quiet. >> We have a lot of work to do. >> So, we're going to keep it quiet
[laughter] um for the time being. Um >> we'll have PBPC come in. We'll have to deal with this plan maybe. So, >> okay. >> You'll have work. >> There'll be work. Um >> is that a public hearing of PVPC when they come? You know, I that was going to be my next question to you was whether
or not we should start this process under public hearing as opposed to having an information session and then doing a public hearing. Like it might just be good to have it all at once, but you and I will talk a bit more about that. Thank you. Is there something else that popped up in my head? That was it.
Um, anything else? Did you have anything to add, >> sir? No, please wait for me. >> All right, Ellie. No, but you know, the last time I didn't give somebody in the audience a chance to speak, it happened.
>> And Giovani did um apply for reapplied for his associate position. So >> um that is before the select board. >> We'll we'll talk some more about that. >> Yes. Yes. All right. Um, and then for the July meeting or before the July
meeting, if board members could send Alvin um an email with any known dates in the coming year that you might not be available. You know, you're going to be out of the country, you're going to be out of town, that's the week your kids
graduating from high school, whatever, you know, it may happen to be. Um and we will do our best to build next year's um meeting schedule with those things in mind. >> So for the full year going
>> Yeah. From so from like September to to July usually. >> Cool. All right. Then with nothing else at 8:14 do I hear a motion to adjurnn. Diane Jbus moved. Jess second. >> All in favor say I. I. I.
Thank you very much. Have a good evening. Thank you.