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Commission to pursue due diligence on Rose Ridge open-space donation; approves restoration and site controls
Summary
After the developer revised plans to mark open-space boundaries with boulders and add parking, the commission authorized title research and a Phase I environmental site assessment as part of due diligence on accepting the Rose Ridge open-space donation.
The commission reviewed revised plans and a restoration plan for open space at the Rose Ridge subdivision and voted to pursue due diligence steps to accept the parcel as a donation.
The applicant provided revised drawings that show a line of boulders spaced about 50 feet apart along the lot boundary, added boundary markers and four parking spaces at the subdivision entrance. The proposed boulder line replaces an earlier idea to use split-rail fencing; staff and commissioners said boulders require less maintenance and better define limits between public open space and private lots.
Commission staff recommended due diligence before accepting the parcel: a title exam and a Phase I environmental site assessment. Commissioners discussed using community preservation funds or town budgets to pay for necessary title and environmental work; the commission voted to authorize staff to proceed with due diligence (motion by applicant/representative; motion recorded and seconded by Bart). The commission also discussed restoration areas to address prior unauthorized tree cutting and asked staff to obtain cost quotes for title and environmental review. Commissioners expressed support for accepting the parcel as a donation contingent on successful due diligence and satisfactory condition of the parcel.
No final acceptance vote was taken; acceptance will proceed if due diligence clears the site for town ownership and the select board executes a deed transfer as required.
