Resident raises chicken coop complaint; commission directs zoning enforcement follow‑up and staff to address signage and stormwater reporting

Jeff Ruloph of 17 Stoddard Place told the commission he had ongoing concerns about a property at 19 Stoddard Place, citing the number of chickens, spillage and drainage problems and potential impacts on neighboring wells and properties. The commission acknowledged Ruloph’s complaints and said it would follow up with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and report back at a future meeting.

During the Zoning Enforcement Officer report, staff and commissioners discussed enforcement response timelines, signage and lighting violations (including at Rocco’s Pizza) and unclear jurisdiction for stormwater and erosion control between boards. The commission directed staff to draft a notice of violation regarding unpermitted signage and lighting, invite the Zoning Enforcement Officer to the next meeting, and compile historical records related to stormwater authority and enforcement procedures.

The ZEO report (attached to the minutes and signed by Acting Zoning Enforcement Officer Ronald J. Nault, P.E.) also enumerated recent permit activity and listed the complaint regarding a chicken coop at 19 Stoddard Place among current items. The minutes do not record a formal enforcement action taken at the meeting; they record directions for staff follow‑up and a future report back to the commission.