Stratton subdivision continued to July after waiver paperwork, culvert and driveway details requested

The Planning Board continued Application 25‑08, a proposed three‑lot subdivision of a roughly 8.1‑acre property owned by Russell and Jennifer Stratton (Map 47 Lot 18), to the July 17 meeting to allow the applicant to provide a written waiver request, coordinate with the road agent on a cross‑culvert near the proposed driveway, and obtain the wetland scientist's stamp for the plan.

Applicant representative Jeff Green described the proposal: retain a 4‑acre lot with an existing house and create two roughly 2‑acre lots. He requested a waiver to a frontage/setback rule tied to front width measured at 50 feet from the road because the subject parcels were on a curve; the board said the waiver must be provided in writing before the board can act. Road agent concerns included a 20‑foot cross‑culvert location close to the proposed driveway; the board asked Green to meet with the road agent to ensure driveway placement would not conflict with the culvert and to document whether the driveway location could be adjusted.

Public comments included concerns from abutters about runoff, the driveway slope and the proximity of steep slopes on the 4‑acre lot. A resident also asked about potential future intensity of land use if additional lots were later developed; a board member noted a recommended note that any further subdivision of the 4‑acre parcel would require a cistern if additional lots were proposed.

The board listed required items for the continued hearing: written waiver request, road agent sign‑off or meeting notes addressing the cross‑culvert and driveway placement, wetland stamp and seal on the plan, a driveway setback note limiting construction to no closer than 30 feet from the sideline, and a steep‑slope depiction on the 4‑acre lot. With those items to be provided, the board continued the public hearing to July 17.