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Planning commission recommends final bond release after town engineer re-inspection
Summary
Following a town-engineer reinspection that found minor outstanding items completed, the commission recommended that the Town Council release subdivision bonds for Green Farm Estates; one commissioner recused and the motion passed 6-0.
The Coventry Planning Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Town Council for the final release of subdivision bonds for Green Farm Estates (Assessor's Plat 24, Lots 18, 25, 26, 31) after the town engineer re-inspected the site and determined required minor stormwater items had been completed.
Why it matters: The commission had previously recommended release but the Town Council requested additional information after the town engineer flagged two minor items (a bolted trash rack and sediment removal). Staff reported that the town engineer later observed those items completed during a re-inspection and supported a recommendation for release. One commissioner (Studley) recused from discussion and vote. A motion to recommend favorable release passed with a roll-call vote recorded as 6-0.
Details: Staff recounted a history of limited communications with the applicant during the follow-up period; the town engineer indicated the outstanding items were minor (a couple hours of work) and had been completed before the reinspection. The commission stressed that the Town Council may still investigate further or request additional information if it chooses; the commission's action was limited to a recommendation.
Outcome and next steps: The commission's favorable recommendation will be transmitted to the Town Council for final action; the council may accept, request more information, or delay release.
