Alton Planning Board schedules site visit, hears hours of public concern on Prospect Mountain subdivision

John Cronin, representative for the applicant, told the Alton Planning Board on March 18 that the team had submitted a drone video and supporting materials for Case P25-01, a proposed subdivision that the agenda lists as 18 residential lots. The board agreed to a site visit and to accept additional written responses before taking further action.

The board’s decision to visit the property followed a lengthy presentation by Cronin and others for the applicant and an extended period of public comment. Cronin said the applicant had provided a drone video and that "it's up to the board whether or not you wanna vote to do a sidewalk, do just a sidewalk, do both, or just do the video," noting Town Council had recommended a physical site visit. The board voted to hold a site inspection on April 3 at 10 a.m.

Why it matters: The parcel drains to West Alton Brook and ultimately…