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Selectmen review zoning officer report and NHDES advises wetland permit likely required for Pettengill Road culvert
Summary
Zoning Coordinator Tim Bray updated the board on recent permits and vested permit statuses; NHDES Wetlands Permitting Specialist Emmanuel Uwizeye told a property owner that a wetlands permit/notification is required for a culvert on Pettengill Road.
The Springfield Board of Selectmen reviewed a zoning and health officer report Jan. 26 that included a recently issued building permit, updates on vested permits and short-term rental compliance checks, and a NHDES determination that a wetlands permit is likely required for culvert work on Pettengill Road.
Zoning Coordinator and Health Officer Tim Bray reported that a permit was approved for a 48-by-38-foot barn for Corey Johnson (2800 George Hill Road) and provided an updated list of short-term rental registrations. Several previously “vested” special exceptions were described as moving toward site-plan review, including applicants Jose Ossa (115 Woodcrest Rd.), Andre Keplar (10 Winding Wood Rd.), Kieth Matte (87 Woodcrest Rd.) and Shannah Stone (2513 NH State Route 4A). Non-vested applications such as Anthony Pavati’s STR conditional-use/permit and a pending application from David Saggese are being routed packets this month for Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit consideration.
The board discussed a driveway application on Stoney Brook Road for Colby Marshall and a contested driveway matter at Woodland Heights involving Steven Oniell, Jon Gilbert and Dave Herrick; Tim Bray said the Planning Board will handle the review and follow-up. Bray also reported site inspections of a Brook Road/Town Farm Road property and a concern that a camper in a garage at Jody Barry’s property may present safety issues; the board agreed to follow up on permitting and safety.
On the Pettengill Road matter, Tim Bray briefed the board on a meeting with resident James Yaegar and the town's outreach to state permitting. Emmanuel Uwizeye, Wetlands Permitting Specialist at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, wrote that he had "reviewed information you provided and found that a wetland permit was required for the culvert installation," noting indicators including Priority Resource Area characteristics, hydric soils and floodplain location and recommending further site verification by a Certified Wetland Scientist. The minutes record that NHDES also indicated USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may investigate the project.
The board said it will monitor NHDES permitting progress related to the Pettengill Road work. The minutes also note the Planning Board voted to adopt proposed zoning amendments addressing short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units, and adopted updated site plan review regulations.
Board members asked town staff to notify Airbnb if a listing appears to be operating without required permits; Selectman Jen Roberts said a listing for an applicant under review had been found on the platform. The board will continue to coordinate site-plan review submissions and enforcement follow-up.
