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Planning Board says Peacock must satisfy outstanding conditions; board may invite Aries Engineering and seeks written questions
Summary
The board heard that Peacock has not satisfied a prior condition and has requested to appear at the next meeting; members discussed whether Aries Engineering should attend, unpaid additional payments from Peacock, the need for written questions, and concerns about visibility and current-use implications for a nearby solar array.
Chair Karen Coyne told the board that Peacock has not satisfied the final condition tied to its matter and has asked to appear at the next Planning Board meeting. Board members discussed whether Aries Engineering should attend the meeting to answer technical questions; Barak Greene suggested emailing Aries to request attendance as a favor and James Gaffney recommended Peacock submit questions in writing for the board to review ahead of time.
Chrissy Almanzar told the board that additional money had been requested from Peacock but has not been paid. Board discussion also touched on a separate solar array: James Gaffney said he wants the Planning Board to review past minutes because his recollection was that the array was not supposed to be visible from the highway and he raised vegetative screening as a potential remedy. Mike Smith asked whether the land for the solar array was removed from current use and whether a land‑use‑change tax was issued; that question was left for follow-up.
Chair Coyne noted that the WRLAC agenda includes AOT permits for two lots near the CATCH proposal and that a Superior Court decision is expected March 23; she said if a Senate bill is not overturned, the project may proceed. Bob Holmes raised the possibility a judge could impose a builder’s remedy and James Gaffney noted the town can appeal court decisions.
The meeting also experienced an abrupt video interruption described as "of graphic nature;" Coyne said the board would work to secure future meetings. The board did not take formal action on the Peacock requests at this meeting beyond scheduling follow-up and requesting written questions where appropriate.
Why it matters: outstanding conditions, unresolved payments, engineering questions, permit status, and potential court actions affect project timelines and whether the town will permit or require mitigation such as screening for solar visibility.
