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Planning Board Minutes 05/14/07
Cont. Public Hearing  
May 14, 2007 @  4:30 p.m.
Town Hall



Present:  Rich Osnoss, Chairman; Billy Meegan, Janet Weidner, Russell Walton, Tim Lasker, Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
Absent:   Mitch Posin, John Flender
Guests:   Warren Doty, Riggs Parker, Blair & Diane Emin, Chuck Hodgkinson,
              Andy Goldman, Lenny Jason Jr., Lev & Jen Wylodka, David Handlin,
              Julia Rappaport, and Tim Carroll.



Call To Order
Mr.Osnoss opened the meeting at 4:35 p.m.  

Middle addressStreetLine Road (MLR) Public Hearing
The Board discussed whether to open the Public Hearing for MLR, due to the absence of Mitch Posin and John Flender.  After much debate, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to continue the Public Hearing for MLR on May 21, 2007 at 4:30, provided that all members are able to attend.  In addition, the Board will continue to receive written public testimony for MLR.

Blair & Diane Emin (Map 13, placeLot 10.3)
Blair & Diane Emin came before the Board to ask what they need to do in order to build on their property.  Ms. Emin spoke of past Planning Board meeting minutes as well as legal correspondence, which discussed the conditions on the subdivision of their property and the specifications of the access road (addressStreetMiddle Line Road).  The Planning Board would need to see an Appendix C application form, which is a "Road Specification Acceptance and Final Construction Approval." application.  Mr. Osnoss suggested that the Emins write a letter outlining their request and include copies of all pertinent Planning Board Meeting Minutes and legal correspondence.  Once all information is received, the Board will evaluate the request.

Marguerite Cottle (Map 24, Lots 163.3 & 163.4)
Glen Provost submitted Form A for Marguerite Cottle dated May 14, 2007, requesting to adjust lot lines on an existing subdivision.  Lot 3 does not have a well due to inadequate soil and Ms. Cottle is selling placeLot 4.  There is a functioning well on placeLot 4.  The lot lines have been adjusted so the well is located on placeLot 3.  Lots 3 and 4 have been renamed Lots 3-A and 4-A, respectively.  The sizes of the lots remain the same:  Lot 3-A is 4.36 acres and placeLot 4-A is 4.12 acres.    A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to approve the Plan as presented with a note on the map stating, "Lots 3-A & 4-A are to have a common entrance to South Road."  The Planning Board members signed and dated the map.  Glen Provost to provide two copies of the map with the added notation for the file.


PB Meeting                                     - 2 -                                       May 14, 2007


Lev & Jen Wlodyka Youth Lot (Map 7 placeLot 82)
Mr. Wlodyka presented an informal youth lot subdivision plan for Dan Akroyd's property.  The proposed plan illustrated a 1.2 acre lot with set backs for lot line, well, septic and building envelope.  The Planning Board informed Mr. Wlodyka that Dan Akroyd is required to file the Form C Application, which will need to be presented at a posted Public Hearing, advertised two weeks (14 days) before the meeting date.  Mr. Wlodyka will contact the surveyor, the Zoning Board and the Board of Health.   The Planning Board made a motion to recommend this youth lot subdivision to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

PlaceNameBigelow PlaceTypeBeach Lot (Map 22, placeLot 123)
Mr. Osnoss read aloud the Registry of Deeds document, which stated that Mr. Bigelow would not subdivide Map 22, placeLot 123.  Mr. Osnoss also read aloud the
letter from Tom Bracken, which said Mr. Bigelow could not subdivide due to the document recorded by Mr. Bigelow, as well as the definition of "lot" as defined in the Zoning By-Laws and the Subdivision Control Law.  After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made, seconded and all approved to deny the Bigelow Subdivision Form A application.  Christina will draft a letter to Doug Hoehn stating the reasons why the application was denied by the Planning Board: 1) Based on the declaration Bigelow filed with the Registry of Deeds and 2) Tom Bracken opinion letter defining the term "lot".  

Housing Committee Candidate
Tim Lasker discussed Todd Christy's interest in becoming a member on the Housing Committee.  Mr. Christy would fill a Planning Board appointed position.  There was
a concern of a possible conflict of interest.  Tim Lasker to follow-up.  Christina will invite Todd Christy to attend a Housing Committee meeting.

Meeting Minutes
The April 9, 2007 Meeting Minutes were approved as amended.
The April 23, 2007 Meeting Minutes were approved as amended.

Calendar
The Board discussed the upcoming meeting dates.  If all members are available,
the next Planning Board Cont. Public Hearing meeting will be on May 21, 2007, otherwise, the meeting will be on May 29, 2007.
Administration
Mr. Osnoss reviewed, approved and signed The Gazette invoice (MLR Public Hearing Ad).

There was no other business.  Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant