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Board moves Goodale Subdivision forward, requests test‑pit logs and wetland calculations
Summary
The Goodale Subdivision application was discussed; the board accepted 2‑foot contours for the proposal but asked the applicant to supply soils/test‑pit logs, wetland percentage calculations for lots, and documentation for road maintenance and fire protection before proceeding to a preliminary public meeting.
The Planning Board reviewed the Goodale Subdivision and asked the applicant for additional technical documentation before scheduling a preliminary public meeting.
Staff noted most plan changes had been completed but requested clarification on several items: a maintenance agreement for the new road, test‑pit soil logs for the proposed lots (which were not found in the submittal), and the wetlands percentage calculation (the site appears to have wetlands that may approach or exceed 50% of one lot). Staff also asked whether two‑foot contour intervals were sufficient; staff recommended that two‑foot contours be accepted for the proposed lot sizes and the board concurred.
The board discussed fire protection requirements for the new lots. Because constructing a cistern or pond would be costly, staff explained that the likely way to meet on‑site fire protection for new lots is by requiring sprinkler systems in new structures and to note that the existing house is not required to be retrofitted. The board asked staff to seek input from the fire chief and to provide a listing of required plan changes.
Next steps: Applicant to provide test‑pit logs, wetland calculations, a draft road‑maintenance note for the plan, and fire‑protection input; staff will track those items and schedule the preliminary public meeting once submitted.
