Town of Buxton Planning Board
Minutes
Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Recorded by Hilda Lynch
Board Members Present: Jeremiah Ross, III; Keith Emery; and Christopher Carroll
Absent: Mark Blier and Chris Baldinelli
Others Present: Fred Farnham, Stephen Joffe, Julie Colpitts, Nancy Pierce, Cliff Thomas
Chairman Keith Emery called the June 22, 2015, meeting of the Buxton Planning Board together at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Stephen Joffe of Webster Road is requesting an amendment to note #35 on the final plan of Blueberry Ridge Subdivision. Tax Map 7, Lot 30-5.
Steve spoke about this request being about the ability of their house to be sold. The Town’s attorney conferred with their attorney, and they’ve agreed on some language.
Jere asked if BH2M would review it. Steve asked if Gorham would need to review it. Steve says that Gorham would go along with whatever Buxton decided. Jere wondered if the Planning Board needed to hold a public hearing. Nothing has changed from the original intent, Steve says, but they needed to be clearer about Lot 5. Keith says he was under the impression that a public hearing would have to be held for any changes in the
subdivision. Jere thought that would work. Steve asked if they could approve it so the Mylars could be signed. Keith thought they might have to have the opinion of the town attorney about the public hearing first. Steve thought they originally wanted to talk about conveying lots on the new road and not the original house. He asked if they could approve of the change in #35 so if the attorney said they didn’t have to hold a public hearing that everything would be all set.
Town Counsel has provided some language. Refer to the e-mail from David M. Kallin, Attorney for the Town, of June 9, 2015
- Motioned by Jere, seconded by Chris C, that they make a minor subdivision amendment for Blueberry Ridge subdivision to strike the original Note 35 and add the new language generated by Town Counsel for Note 35 - subject to the town counsel’s agreement that this does not require a public hearing if the Planning Board approves. Chris C. and Jere voted in favor; Keith opposed.
CEO Report: None
Approval of Minutes:
June 8, 2015 –
- Motioned by Chris C, seconded by Jere, that the minutes be approved as amended with one wording change. Three voted in favor.
Approval of Bills: None
Communications:
“Maine Townsman”
There was a question at the Town meeting about things being put on the ballot if recommended by the Planning Board. Keith thinks that the people on the Planning Board that are in favor and opposed should be stated.
Other Business:
Election of officers:
Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
Review of Planning Board by laws
- Motioned by Jere, seconded by Chris C, that they postpone these items until they have a full Board. All voted in favor.
Attendees may address the Board on the evening’s business: None wished to speak.
- Motioned by Jere, seconded by Chris C, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Three voted in favor.
Approval Date: ________
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Keith Emery, Chairman Date
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