ALTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
ALTON TOWN HALL
September 12th , 2024 6 PM
Agenda

Members:
Gene Young, Chairman Dana Rhodes, Vice Chairman Earl Bagley
Russ Wilder Tom Diveny David Mank
Tara Lamper, Alternate Andrew Morse, Selectman’s Rep
Others Present:
Members Absent:
Call Meeting to Order:
Approval of Agenda:
Presentations/Consultations:
Approval of Minutes:
• 08/22/2024 meeting minutes
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
(Any permit or application that has been signed off by the Chair or Vice-Chair is
entered here for the record, unless any Commissioner has questions or comments)
Planning Board/ZBA Department Head Review Agenda Items:
1) Z24-35, Camp Five Trust, Keith Derosa, Applicant for Jay and Julie Cleary, Owners, Bear Pond Road M12 L70 - A Variance is requested from Article 400 Section 452.A.1 to allow a non-conforming lot of .48 AC due to subsequent Lot Line Adjustment where lots under two (2) AC are not permitted.
- No concerns. Singed by Gene Young 8/31/24
2) Z24-36, Daniel Lang, owner, 232 Jesus Valley rd M14 L1-2 - A Variance is requested from Article 400 Section 452.B to permit the subdivision of a new lot with 200’ of road frontage on a class 6 road and a shared driveway.
- No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
3) Z24-37, Mark & Jana Mowers, Owners, 6 Mill Cove Road M62 L13 - A Special Exception is requested from Article 300 Section 320.D to permit the tear down and rebuild of an existing single family residence on the same foot print with an increased structure height.
- No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
4) Z24-38, Paul LaRochelle, Agent for Timothy Barchard, Owner, 15E Broadway M33 L36 - A Variance is requested from Article 300 Section 320 J.3, 4 & 5 to permit the expansion of a nonconforming structure.
- Gene Young commented “We have no concerns regarding the granting of the requested variance. If it is granted, however, a Shoreland permit will be required to assure appropriate runoff controls are installed.” Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
5) Z24-39, Paul LaRochelle, Agent for Timothy Barchard, Owner, 15E Broadway M33 L36 - A Variance is requested from Article 300 Section 320.J to permit the expansion of a nonconforming structure.
6) Z24-40, Paul LaRochelle, Agent for Timothy Barchard, Owner, 15E Broadway M33 L36 - A Variance is requested from Article 400 Section 412 A & B.2 to permit a lot line adjustment to remain nonconforming
- Gene Young commented “We have no concerns regarding the granting of the requested variance. If it is granted, however, a Shoreland permit will be required to assure appropriate runoff controls are installed.” Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
7) Z24-41, Ethan Wood, Esq. & Pat Heffernan, Agents for John Miles, Owner, 33 Baxter Place M25 L14 - A Variance is requested from Article 300 Section 350 to permit a manufactured house under 14’
- No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
8) Z24-42, Tom Varney & Josh Thibuealt, Agents for Caylene & Anthony Coculo, Owners, 400 Halls Hill Rd M5 L59 - An Equitable Waiver is requested from Article 300 Section 327 to permit an existing building to be 12’ withing the front setback.
- No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
9) Z24-43, Ryan Heath, Owner 182 Frank C. Gilman Hwy M8 L25 - A Variance is requested from Article 400 Section 463 A to permit a fully approved 45 unit senior housing development to be changed to multi-family, serviced by Town water.
- Gene young commented “IS change to multi-family likely to cause an increase in the total population of the development? Will this require increase to the capacity of the septic system?” Signed by Gene Young 8/29/24
10) P24-35, Prospect Mountain Survey, Paul Zuzgo, Agent for Jeffery, Kenneth & Russell McKenzie, 298 Africa Rd M1 L19 - Proposal: to subdivide parent lot of 81.54AC into 5 total lots, 4 lots of 2.6AC and the parent lot of 70.6AC.
11) P24-37, Walter Barowski, Applicant for The Walter Barowski Living Trust, 30 Eagles Way, Suncook Valley Rd M6 L1 - Proposal: to add additional area to locate a manufactured home and delineate an are to be used for a seasonal-only accessory RV.
Wetland Permit by Notification (PBN):
1) Wetlands PBN - Elaine & Aurthur Milnor, 16 Melody Ln M59 L12 - Install a silt fence in water Demo 340 sqft of wall down to base Excavate embankment back to prevent erosion Install filter fabric and set base stones Rebuild 340 sq ft of retaining wall with natural stone cap Back fill wall and compact Loam and seed worked area.
- No Conservation Signature needed.
Expedited Minimum Impact Wetlands Application:
Standard Wetlands Dredge and Fill Applications:
1) Standard Wetlands Application – Brian T. and Brenda L. Beherrell, 70 East Side Drive M33 L17 - This project proposes installing three ice clusters, each consisting of three pilings, for the prevention of continu-ous semi-annual ice damage and subsequent boathouse and/or crib repairs. Additionally, this project pro-poses the in-kind repair of existing boathouse, docks and gazebo. Lastly, this project proposes permitting a seasonal boatlift on the northern side of the boathouse, and after-the-fact approval of two seasonal PWC lifts and one seasonal boatlift on the southern side of the boathouse. A turbidity curtain shall be installed prior to any work done to boathouse support cribs or covered deck concrete support footings. Turbidity curtain shall be maintained for the duration of project and removed only after site stabilization.
2) Standard Wetlands Application – Thomas W. & Luanne P. Varney, 93 Powder Mill Road M12 L62 – Existing undersized culvert is to be replaced with a three sized box culvert. Colvert length to be reduced from 29’ to 20’. Culvert is a driveway crossing to a house. Stream is tier 1 (intermittent).
Shoreland Permit Applications:
Reoccurring/Unfinished Business & Projects:
1) Lake Lay Monitoring Program
2) Property Monitoring and Reports
3) Gilman pond Management Plan
4) Budget – July 2024 Budget Sheet
5) Future conservation opportunities
6) C.C Master Plan Action Items
7) Meinelt 375- acre parcel purchase
8) Moonberry Farm CE -- discussion of acquisition expenses
New Business:
Commissioner Reports:
Chairman Report
Vice Chair Report-
Member Reports-
Notice of Intent to Cut Timber:
Correspondence:
Date and time of next meeting:
• September 26th, 2024 6PM
Adjournment: