TOWN OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday - May 15, 2007
Members Present: Chairman Charlie King, Paul Parker, Hiram Watson, Jim Horgan, Gerry Gibson, Cindy Snowdon, and Selectman's Rep. Joan Funk.
Members Excused: Don MacVane and David Kestner
Members Absent: David Meehan
Chairman Charlie King opened the meeting at 6:18pm.
Chairman King seated Cindy Snowdon for Don MacVane and Gerry Gibson for David Kestner.
1. Discussion Re: Campbell Commons "Sky View Drive and Whippoorwill Ridge Road Development"; Developer - RSA Development, LLC; (Tax Map U9-019); This discussion is at the request of the Board of Selectmen from their 04-30-2007 meeting.
Cindy Snowdon recused herself from the discussion.
Chairman King informed the Board that the Selectmen asked the Planning Board to hold a compliance hearing for this development and that the Selectmen approved the cost of utilizing the contract planner and legal for this purpose. Chairman King suggested having Dennis Roseberry due an initial check for compliance and then consult with the contract planner and then legal for final consultation. Hiram Watson questioned the lawsuit that is being brought forward and Chairman King responded that it is the Planning Board responsibility to hold a compliance hearing and not get involved with any litigation.
Jim Horgan motioned to have Dennis Roseberry consult with the contract planner and legal to check for compliance at the Campbell Commons development and then report back to the Planning Board, Paul Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor.
Chairman King reseated Cindy Snowdon for the next discussion.
2. Discussion Re: Town of Farmington Master Plan
Chairman King informed the Board that he has been working with Doreen Hayden to update the Master Plan with all the edits and references that have been cited. Paul Parker questioned what is happening with the Implementation Chapter. Charlie responded that he believes Chapter 5 should be completed first and then a joint meeting should be held with the Department Heads, the Selectmen and this Board to edit the Implementation Chapter.
3. Discussion Re: June 5, 2007 Planning Board meeting Agenda "Overbooked"
Chairman King stated that this agenda is currently overbooked and the Board would not be able to justly complete all the items in one night. He suggested having another meeting and splitting the agenda or moving some of the items to the June workshop date. Paul Parker agreed that the agenda could definately not be completed in one night. Joan Funk suggested having an additional meeting and Jim Horgan added the 6th would be a good night.
Hiram Watson motioned to extend the June 5, 2007 Planning Board Meeting and split the agenda with a seconded meeting on June 6, 2007, Jim Horgan seconded. Motion passed.
4. Other:
A. Chairman King stated the Board received correspondence regarding Campbell Commons.
B. Chairman King informed the Board that Julie LaBranche,contract planner, sent out the request for three bids for the Governors Road Subdivision discussed at the last meeting.
C. Chairman King informed the Board that correspondence was received from Orvis/ Drew surveyors regarding fees charged for a special use permit. Chairman King read the letter dated 5-15-07 for the record. A lengthy discussion was held in which many of the members felt Randy Orvis made some good validated points but they were concerned that Ms. LaBranche should have the chance to validate her need for the research she conducted on the wetlands. Chairman King stated that he feels the arguement is validated because if the planner needed to investigate something she was unsure about because of lack of knowledge in that field it should not be at the applicant's expense. Jim Horgan stated the the Planning Board failed to notify the applicant of the fee and doesn't believe Julie would have done the
research if it was not necessary.
Jim Horgan motioned to recommend that the Selectmen relieve Orvis and Drew of the $82.50 fee, Hiram Watson seconded. Motion carried with Joan Funk and Paul Parker opposed. Chairman King will ask Doreen Hayden to notify the Selectmen of this request.
D. Chairman King informed the Board that he will not be available at the beginning of the June 5, 2007 meeting. Gerry Gibson added that he will unavailable on June 6,2007.
Jim Horgan motioned to adjourn, Gerry Gibson seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording secretary
APPROVED AS WRITTEN 06-05-2007
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Charlie King, Chairman Date
Farmington Planning Board
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