Town of Buxton Planning Board
Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2007
Planning Board Members Present: Keith Emery, Cullen Ryan, Jeremiah Ross, David Anderson, Dennis Santolucito, Wanda Emery and Barbara Elwell.
Planning Board Members Absent:
Others Present: Mary Gamage – Hannaford, Robert Libby of BH2M, Don Warren, Larry Grondin – R.J. Grondin & Sons, Ted Johnston – MAI Environmental.
Chairman Keith Emery called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Public Hearing for Dave King who has proposed to amend Duck Pond Plaza Subdivision by reconfiguring lot lines. Located on Pierce Drive; Tax Map 6, Lots 32-2 & 23-3.
· Motioned by Jere, seconded by Cullen to open the public hearing at 7:31 pm. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
Robert Libby of BH2M represented Mr. King, said lots 32-2 and 32-3 are both currently owned by Mr. King with operating business. With the reconfiguration the septic and parking for lot 3 will be located on lot 2 and the shared well is located on lot 3.
A utility and access easement will be provided and added to the deed.
· Motioned by Cullen, seconded by David to close the public hearing. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote
Wanda requested a copy of the easement before a final decision is made, stating that with a subdivision the ordinance requires a copy of the covenant. The Board agreed to have it as a condition of agreement.
Conditions of approval:
1. All elements and features of the plan and all representations made by the applicant concerning the development and use of the property which appear in the record of the planning Board proceedings, are condition of approval. No changes from the condition of approval is permitted unless an amended plan is first submitted to and approved by the Planning Board.
2. That the applicant be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Article 8.2.B and 10.
3. That the applicant be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Section 11.
4. All outstanding bills paid.
5. Condition on the plan detailing easement for utilities, septic and parking along with copies of suggested deed descriptions.
· Jere that the application is conformance with all Articles of 8.2.B and 10 and Section 11. Seconded by Cullen, the motion passed with a 5-1-1 vote. Keith is opposed and Wanda abstained.
· Jere motioned to approve the application with the conditions stated tonight and at previous meetings. Seconded by Cullen, the motion passed with a 5-1-1 vote. Keith is opposed and Wanda abstained
R. J. Grondin & Sons, Inc. is requesting a conditional use permit for an expansion of the Webster Road gravel pit. Tax Map 7, Lot 33-2.
Ted Johnston of MAI Environmental presented the existing gravel pit owned by R.J. Grondin, located on Webster Road. The pit was previously approved in 1991 for a conditional use permit for extractive use. Mr. Grondin noticed recently that this portion of the lot was mistakenly left out. The area is consistent with the existing pit with a lift expectancy of 5 to 10 years and will not be used on a regular basis. The area is not located in a protected resource area or storm water issues.
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Farnham stated that in 1991 all the existing gravel pits had the option of filing a plan with the Planning Board. The plan indicated areas to be excavated within the next five to 10 years to be used as needed. Jere requested to see the original conditions from the 1991 approval. Barbara asked if they would be crushing on site. There is no crusher located in the pit, but could bring in a portable crusher if needed. It will not be a regular activity. Cullen questions the location of wetland and the distance from the excavation. They have a written agreement with Gorham Sand to excavate to the property line. Don Warren is concerned with water runoff and request that they smooth off and grade down the blanks.
· Motioned by Jere, seconded by Wanda to schedule a site walk for January 13th at 11 am. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
The Board requested for the applicant to complete sections 8.2.B and Article 11.7 of the ordinance.
Brent & Shannon Franklin of 33 Spring Street are requesting a conditional use permit to house 2 horses at Tax Map 7, Lot 62-12A.
Brent and Shannon Franklin informed the Board that they were unaware that they needed a permit to have horses. The Frankland’s got one horse in May and the 2nd in October, they have a 1-acre lot. The 102’ x 65’ pasture is located to the left rear of the house. A 12’ x 12’ shed with an 8’ x 20’ addition with a concrete floor was converted into a 304 sq. ft barn. The manure will be used for gardens.
The Board requested for the Frankland’s to submit information on the size of the barn, location of the abutter’s wells in conjunction to the manure pile.
8.2.B.6 – Stormwater drainage system – generally not required with animal husbandry applications, but are concerned with the direction of the water flow. The water runs towards the wooded area to the left side of house and does not go in the direction of Mr. Hanna’s house. The Board will look at this on the site walk.
8.2.B.7 Erosion and sedimentation control – not applicable due to appropriate drainage and will use best management practices.
8.2.B.9 Yes, all performance standards will be met.
· Motioned by Jere, seconded by Wanda to schedule a site walk for January 20th at 12:30 pm. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
· Motioned by Cullen, seconded by Jere amend the agenda to review the Hannaford Findings. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
The Board reviewed the findings with Mary Gamage of Hannaford Bros.
CEO Report: Fred introduced the idea of a part time Planner to the Selectmen at the annual budget meeting. Fred would like to utilize more of Krystal's time for Code issues and discussed options for the planning Board to hire a part time Secretary to type the minutes.
Approval of Minutes:
· September 25, 2006 – Cullen moved to approve the minutes of September 25, 2006 as written, seconded by Jere. The motion passed with a 5 – 0 - 2 vote. Barbara and Wanda abstained.
October 23, 2006 – some discrepancies will re-submit.
· November 13, 2006 - Cullen moved to approve the minutes of November 13, 2006 as amended, seconded by Jere. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
· November 20, 2006 - Cullen moved to approve the minutes of November 20, 2006 as amended, seconded by Dennis. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
· December 11, 2006 - Cullen moved to approve the minutes of December 11, 2006 as amended, seconded by Dennis. The motion passed with a 6 – 0 - 1 vote. Wanda abstained.
Approval of Bills: The bill for Sustainable Design has been paid.
Communications:
Maine Townsman – December issue
Town of Gorham agenda – joint site walk for Blueberry Ridge subdivision
Booklet on Animal Hoarders from ACO
Other Business:
· Review findings for Emerson - Cullen moved to approve the finding fro Chester & Joanne Emerson, seconded by Jere. The motion passed with a 7 – 0 vote.
Review Budget submittal for 2007/2008 discuss at the next meeting
Ordinance changes – time did not permit
Adjourn:
· Jere moved and seconded by Dennis to adjourn at 9:50 pm a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Krystal L. Dyer Approval Date:
Chairperson: ________________________________ Signature Date: ____________
Keith Emery
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