Quiet Road 7‑lot subdivision presented; board asks for town engineer review of sewer, wetlands and soils

Applicant Joe Connor presented a concept for the Quiet Road Subdivision: a 6.728‑acre parcel to be divided into seven lots ranging from roughly half an acre to 1.9 acres in the Arizona district.

Connor said the layout would create half‑acre minimum lots compatible with the district’s rules and noted existing features such as old tennis courts and wet areas on portions of the parcel. Planning staff and board members raised concerns about wetlands delineation, the potential need for soil testing, the proximity of some building envelopes to wetlands, and town sewer and water capacity. A staff member asked the applicant to coordinate with the town engineer, noting recent capacity and compliance issues at a nearby wastewater plant and recommending a careful technical review.

Board members suggested soil testing and cautioned that some lots abut or lie very close to wetland boundaries, which could affect foundation design and buildability. One board member said the project looked ready for a public hearing once those outstanding technical items — delineation, soil reports and a sewer‑capacity check with the town engineer — were resolved.

Next steps: applicant and planning staff will coordinate with the town engineer (Ken) and return with delineation and soil testing results; the board indicated it would consider scheduling a public hearing after staff confirms those technical items.