ALTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
ALTON TOWN HALL
May 8th, 6 PM
Agenda
Members:
Gene Young, Chairman Dana Rhodes, Vice Chairman Russ Wilder
Tom Diveny David Mank Tara Lamper, Alternate
Drew Carter, Selectman’s Rep
Others Present:
Members Absent:
Call Meeting to Order:
Approval of Agenda:
Presentations/Consultations:
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Ryan Heath – Town email policy and Right To Know Request
Approval of Minutes:
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Minutes of 4/10/25 meeting
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)
Z25-19, Robert & Janet Broughton, Owners, M41 L31 20 Sand Peep Lane- A Variance is requested for Article 300 Section 327.A.2 to permit the construction of a garage within the 25’ front setback.
-No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 4/11/25
2)
Z25-20, Prospect Mountain Survey, Paul Zuzgo, Agent for Paulette C Alden Brooks 1997 Trust, Paulette C Alden Brooks, Trustee, M27 L4 9 Barnes Ave –
1. A Variance is requested for Article 300 Section 327.A to permit a new lot with an existing dwelling in the setbacks.
2. A Variance is requested for Article 400 Section 433.A.1 to permit a new lot under one-half (1/2) AC with an existing dwelling.
3. A Variance is requested for Article 400 Section 433.G to permit a new lot with less than the minimum buildable area.
-No concerns, Signed by Gene Young 4/11/25
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Z25-21, Prospect Mountain Survey, Paul Zuzgo, Agent for Paulette C Alden Brooks 1997 Trust, Paulette C Alden Brooks, Trustee, M27 L5 11 Barnes Ave-
1. A Variance is requested for Article 300 Section 327.A to permit a new lot with an existing dwelling in the setbacks.
2. A Variance is requested for Article 400 Section 433.A.1 to permit a new lot under one-half (1/2)AC with an existing dwelling.
3. A Variance is requested for Article 400 Section 433.G to permit a new lot with less than the minimum buildable area.
-No Concerns, Signed by Gene Young 4/16/25
4)
P25-14, Randy Tetrault, LLS, of Norway Plains Associates, Inc., Agent for the David Countway Revocable Trust, David Countway, Trustee & Buttonwood Hill Real Estate Trust, Melissa Countway, Trustee, M21 L36 &36-1 1748 Wolfeboro Highway & 1746 Wolfeboro Highway - Proposal: To adjust lot lines for two (two) lots of record, with Map 21 Lot 36 adjusted from 66AC to 51.5AC and Map 21 Lot 36-1 adjusted from 12.07AC to 26.52AC.
- No Concerns Signed by Gene Young 5/6/2025
Wetlands PBN Applications:
1)
NHDES Wetlands permit application – Latchaw, 104 Hopewell Rd M21 L5-1- This project involves constructing a new 1440 SF boathouse, 370 SF dock, and 715 SF breakwater with 885 SF of temporary impacts.
Standard Wetlands Dredge and Fill Applications:
Shoreland Permit Applications:
1)
NHDES Shoreland application – Michael & Elizabeth Hogan, 233 Powder Mill Rd M12 L67-3 – Upgrade an existing path to Bear Pond. The existing pathway is natural ground. The proposed path will install stone/gravel to level the pathway. The pathway will be porous with 50’ of the lake. An area by the proposed house (house located beyond the 250’ shoreland setback) will be regraded.
Shoreland Permit By Notification (PBN):
Reoccurring/Unfinished Business & Projects:
1)
Water Quality testing and monitoring
2)
Property Monitoring and Reports
3)
450 Gilman Pond Management- David Lawrence Trail — fill low places and install water bars near the dam.
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Current YearBudget
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Future conservation opportunities
6)
C.C Master Plan Action Items
7)
LRM Complaint Form, Loon Cove Rd
8)
Eley Forest — make and install cover for the well near the cellar hole
9)
Schedule informational meeting at the East Alton Meeting House
New Business:
Commissioner Reports:
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Gilman Trail Day 2025
Chairman Report
Vice Chair Report-
Member Reports-
Notice of Intent to Cut Timber:
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Old Wolfeboro Rd, M63 L60
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Rt 140, M5 L53
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New Durham Rd, M9 L32
Correspondence:
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NHDES Response to RFMI, 890 Rattlesnake Island M76 L66
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Barred Owl Box Project
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Shoreland Application Comments to NHDES, 45 Indian Shore Road M62 L2
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NHDES Response to RFMI, 13 Virgina Court M41 L6
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Administratively Incomplete Standard Wetlands App, 104 Hopewell Rd M21 L5-1
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NHDES Inspection notice, Alton Mountain Estates Detention Pond Dam – 115 Lakewood Dr
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NHDES Notice of Inspection, 183 Sunset Shore Rd, M70 L31
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Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance presentation
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Rudd Letter
Date and time of next meeting:
May 22nd, 2025 @6pm
Adjournment: