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Conservation commission raises drainage, wetland and setback concerns over proposed Blue Sky Towers site
Summary
The Sugar Hill Conservation Commission told the Selectmen that a proposed tower site discussed with Earl Duval of Blue Sky Towers may require alteration-of-terrain and NHDES wetland permits, and commissioners questioned culvert condition and residential setback compliance.
Selectman Chris Ellms said the town should ensure any proposed tower is "the best product possible" after the Sugar Hill Conservation Commission raised environmental and setback concerns following a meeting with Earl Duval of Blue Sky Towers.
At the commission’s recent monthly meeting, members described a culvert at the bottom of the hill that appears to be a remnant of a former logging operation and reported overtopping and imported fill around the feature. The commission said those conditions could require an alteration-of-terrain permit and that an engineered stormwater plan will likely be needed. The minutes also note that a wetland permit from NHDES (the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services) will be required.
Commissioners also reiterated health and setback questions about the distance between the proposed tower and nearby residences. The minutes do not record a numerical setback or offer an engineering assessment; they record the commission’s concerns and a request for further permitting and review.
Selectman Chris Ellms told the board residents can be vocal about design choices such as color, camouflage and height, and urged community input so the town can help ensure any future tower meets local expectations and technical standards. The minutes say full Conservation Commission minutes are posted on the town website.
