Planning board approves conditional Plowman subdivision, lot merger; tables Derrig rental question

The Tamworth Planning Board approved a conditional two-lot subdivision for 1422 Washington Hill Road and a lot merger for property on Brewster Hill Road during its Jan. 28 meeting, and it continued a separate conceptual consultation on rental use and subdivision rules.

At the Plowman hearing, Andy Fisher of Ammonoosuc Survey Company presented revised plans for a split of a surveyed 5.1-acre parcel into two lots of roughly 2.5 and 2.6 acres. Fisher said the survey found the lot to be 5.1 acres versus a smaller figure on the tax map. The board closed the hearing at 6:46 p.m. and approved the application conditionally, requiring NH Department of Environmental Services subdivision approval and receipt of a mylar within 30 days. Andy Fisher recused from the vote on this application; the motion by Lianne Prentice, seconded by Matt Dunn, was recorded as approved by the members present.

Separately, the board approved a lot merger for Beverly M. Sullivan (Tax Map 407/Lots 20 & 21, 25 Brewster Hill Road) after confirming there are no mortgages or liens on the parcels. That motion was made by Andy Fisher and seconded by Matt Dunn.

In other business, Michael and Lorainne Derrig presented a conceptual plan for a family compound on Hackett Hill Road and described recent rental activity. The board discussed whether renting would trigger subdivision or commercial use review and agreed to seek legal guidance; the Derrigs’ conversation was tabled until the board can review counsel advice. The board also discussed an ongoing Baron Trust LLC earth excavation review, noted a monitoring well had been installed in place of a test pit, and asked HEB and other parties to confirm site-visit requirements.

The board scheduled a March 18 work session at 5:30 p.m. to continue follow-up items and directed Lianne Prentice to prepare an educational FAQ mailing to be distributed before Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.