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Soils study and septic-suitability map reviewed; commissioners question map vintage
Summary
The commission reviewed the soils study and Exhibit 4 (on-site septic suitability map), questioned how old the soils map is and whether land-use changes since 2021 (including a new gravel pit) require updates to the soils or septic information.
Committee members reviewed Section D on town topography and the soils study, calling attention to Exhibit 4 (the on-site septic suitability map). Committee member (speaker 5) said the soils map "provides information regarding the soils, permeability and absorption rate" and that soils data are important for septic feasibility, road construction and other development issues.
Members expressed concern that the soils map may be old and that land-use changes (notably a new gravel pit at Red Village) could affect the study's accuracy. They asked staff to confirm the age of the soils map and whether an updated map or an editorial note is needed before the plan is finalized.
