Board advises applicant to confirm septic approvals and road formula for Mallard Drive building permit

Brian Russell told the Planning Board he plans to replace an existing camp at 31 Mallard Drive with a larger, permanent house and discussed septic and private‑road obligations.

Russell said the existing house dates to 1957 and that Jamie (the town official overseeing building and road permits) had reviewed septic approvals. "The tank's moving," Russell said in describing plans to relocate the septic tank for accessibility; he also said an approved leach field exists and the applicant would secure any necessary approvals before building.

Board members raised questions about the road‑improvement formula that would determine the applicant’s contribution for private‑road upgrades. The applicant said the formula uses a percentage approach and that a menu of improvement options had been provided; he also referenced a preliminary set of options and an estimated entrance/apron and widening work. The board advised the applicant to coordinate with Jamie and indicated planning staff would draft a recommendation letter for the Select Board.