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Moultonborough conservation commission finds no new concerns after site visit to proposed 5 Ferry Road subdivision
Summary
Commissioners toured a proposed 10‑lot subdivision at 5 Ferry Road on June 17, 2026 and observed wetlands, steep slopes on several lots and a potential wildlife corridor on lots 6–7; the owner said he plans to retain the largest parcel, and no formal commitments or votes were taken during the visit.
The Moultonborough Conservation Commission conducted a site visit on June 17, 2026 to review a proposed 10‑lot subdivision at 5 Ferry Road. Brian Sanford, chair of the Moultonborough Conservation Commission, recorded that commissioners walked across proposed lot 7, followed a snowmobile trail along the east edge of a forested wetland and reconvened on lot 2 to view lots 2–5.
The commission observed wetland boundary markers and noted the wetland complex drains ultimately to Lake Winnipesaukee. Drone photographs were taken to visualize the extent of wetlands and steep slopes, but the images had not been processed or shared with the commission by the time the minutes were filed. According to the minutes, lot 7 is the largest proposed parcel at approximately 135 acres; Mark Murphy, the property owner, indicated he plans to retain lot 7 and possibly lot 6 for his personal use.
Commissioners discussed conservation goals, highlighting a wildlife corridor that GIS maps indicate is primarily located on lots 6 and 7. Brian Sanford subsequently forwarded information from the 2026 Natural Resource Inventory to Mark Murphy. The owner, according to the minutes, expressed interest in minimizing impacts to wetlands, stormwater runoff and viewsheds, but the record notes no written commitments or revised plans were presented during the site visit.
The commission did not conduct on‑site tours of proposed lots 8–11; available plan drawings and GIS maps suggest those parcels contain steep slopes and additional wetlands. During the reconvened inspection on lot 2, members noted the subdivision layout would create multiple driveway access points onto Ferry Road.
At the conclusion of the site visit the commission reported that no new conservation concerns were identified. The minutes do not record any motions, votes or formal decisions during the visit; they instead document observations and a verbal exchange of information between commissioners and the property owner. The minutes were signed and submitted by Brian Sanford, Chair, Moultonborough Conservation Commission.
Next steps were not specified in the minutes; the record indicates the commission and the property owner discussed conservation considerations but does not document any commitments, follow‑up deadlines or formal referrals for further study.
