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Planning board continues Ponkin Hills subdivision hearing after neighbors raise road, bond and runoff concerns
Summary
The Planning Board continued the public hearing on the Ponkin Hills subdivision modification to April 15 after neighbors described an unfinished private road, likely insufficient bonding from prior builders, runoff that damaged property, and an instance where an ambulance became stuck.
The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the Ponkin Hills (Fabella Cesar Estony) subdivision modification to April 15 after the applicant requested additional time and residents described ongoing safety and infrastructure problems tied to earlier phases.
Multiple neighbors told the board the private road to the development has not been finished, that earlier builders left insufficient or no bonding, and that recent clearing and tree removal produced runoff and erosion. One resident said an ambulance became stuck trying to reach the neighborhood this winter, and several people urged the board to ensure adequate bonding and completion before additional lots are approved. The board confirmed Graves (the town's peer reviewer) has issued engineering comments and that the applicant's engineer must respond and revise plans accordingly.
A planning board member moved to continue the public hearing to April 15 so Graves' peer-review comments can be addressed and residents can be heard; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board noted that subdivision approval will include bonding requirements to ensure final roadwork and other infrastructure are completed, and it directed staff to keep neighbors informed of the schedule for the April 15 continuation.
Next steps: public hearing continued to April 15; Graves' peer-review comments must be addressed and the board will review bonding and final design before any roadway acceptance requests are considered.
