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subdivision work session and board dissent on applicant history
July 16 Amherst Planning Board work session on Pond Rosa subdivision: applicant to fund County Road/Upham Road improvements. a speaker (Gordon) opposed, citing prior clear-cutting, low impact fees, and inadequate 10 ft... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-07-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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funding and phasing conditions discussed
Board members A, B, and F said developer must cover all road, drainage, and inspection costs for Pond Rosa subdivision. Phasing capped at 4 units/year and clearing limits required. Formal votes on other items were unanimous. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-07-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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unanimous regional impact decisions
Amherst Planning Board on 2025-07-16 also approved no regional impact for ADU at 113 Amherst St and 2-lot subdivision at 24 Panima Road. Both passed without opposition. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-07-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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July 16 work session: Amherst Planning Board discussed Pond Rosa subdivision road improvements on County Road/Upham Road. Applicant must fund construction, but members disagreed on trust after prior clear-cutting and whether easements and impact fees... #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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a speaker called for denial. Others wanted clearing plans, restoration bonds, full developer payment for inspections, and no town stormwater costs. Phasing limited to 4 units/year. No public comment taken during the session.
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All formal votes that day were unanimous, including no regional impact for an ADU at 113 Amherst St and 2-lot subdivision at 24 Panima Road. Next steps depend on DPW input before further deliberation. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-07-16/
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At its July 16 meeting, the Amherst Planning Board held a work session on the Pond Rosa subdivision proposal. The discussion focused on road improvements along County Road and Upham Road that the applicant would fund, plus phasing, stormwater, clearing limits, and impact fees. a speaker (Gordon) stated the road cannot sustain the development, the applicant cannot be trusted after prior clear-cutting, impact fees are too low, and the 10-foot easement is inadequate. Other members said the developer must pay all costs, a clearing plan with restoration surety is needed, and the town should not cover inspections or drainage work. The board also determined no regional impact for a detached ADU at 113 Amherst Street and a 2-lot subdivision at 24 Panima Road. Both passed without opposition. Official minutes have not yet been posted. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-07-16/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH