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Town of Gorham
April 7, 2003
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
LOCATION: Gorham High School Cafeteria, 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham, Maine
Members Present: Staff Present:
HAROLD GRANT, Chairman DEBORAH FOSSUM, Dir. of Planning & Zoning
DOUGLAS BOYCE, Vice-Chair. BARBARA SKINNER, Secretary to the Boarder
CLARK NEILY
THOMAS HUGHES Staff Absent:
MICHAEL PARKER AARON SHIELDS, Planning Assistant
SUSAN ROBIE
RICHARD SHIERS
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Secretary called the roll, noting that all members were present.
1. BOARD REORGANIZATION
A. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBER/INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS:
Mr. Grant and Mr. Neily have been reappointed to new 3-year terms.
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Secretary called for nominations for the position of Chairman:
Clark Neily NOMINATED and SUSAN ROBIE SECONDED HAROLD GRANT for the position of Chairman. Michael Parked MOVED and Clark Neily SECONDED that the nominations be closed. Nomination CARRIED, 6-0-1 abstention (Mr. Grant).
The Chairman called for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman:
Michael Parker NOMINATED and Thomas Hughes SECONDED DOUGLAS BOYCE for the position of Vice-Chairman; nomination CARRIED, 7 ayes.
C. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Sign Ordinance Sub-committee:
Present members Boyce, Robie and Neily all indicated a willingness to continue serving.
Ordinance Sub-committee:
Present members are Robie, Grant, Neily, Hughes, Parker, Boyce and Shiers; Mr. Boyce and Mr. Shiers indicated they would like to be taken off the Sub-committee, leaving Robie, Grant, Neily, Hughes and Parker as members.
Private Way Sub-committee:
Present membership of Grant, Boyce and Shiers will remain unchanged.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 17 & MARCH 24, 2003
Douglas Boyce MOVED and Clark Neily SECONDED a motion to approve the Planning Board minutes of March 17, 2003. Motion CARRIED, 7 ayes.
Douglas Boyce MOVED and Richard Shiers SECONDED a motion to approve the Planning Board minutes of March 24, 2003. Discussion: Mr. Parker indicated that he abstained from voting on the approval of the March 3, 2003 minutes and was not absent from the voting.
Motion CARRIED with correction, 7 ayes. [7:10 p.m.]
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3. SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT [Reapproval]Request for amendment [reapproval] to a 10-lot subdivision on 28.59 acres off Harding Bridge Road and Huston Road on land of Gilbert. Zone R/SZ; Map 50/L6.
Bill Thompson, BH2M Engineers, appeared on behalf of the applicant and stated that the 100-foot strip of land that had been originally conveyed to the Gorham Sno-Goers has been conveyed to the Portland Water District with an easement that snowmobiling will be allowed to continue. He said that the PWD has requested that no ATV activity be permitted in the right of way. He said that the deed has been prepared, reviewed by the Town, and executed by the parties, the developer and the Portland Water District.
Ms. Fossum said that the only remaining item was the transfer of the easement to the Portland Water District with a confirmation that the District would be willing to accept it, which has been accomplished. She said that the DEP approval for the second phase of the subdivision has been obtained, resulting in a change in the buffer areas in lots #19 and #23, and therefore the Board is now being asked to re-approve the plan and original Conditions of Approval which were never recorded, and the revised Mylar can now be signed.
Mr. Shiers said he is ready to move forward. In response to a query from Mr. Neily, Ms. Fossum said that the word “amended” is not appropriate as no original plan has ever been recorded in the Registry. Mr. Grant indicated that a public hearing is not necessary. Ms. Fossum confirmed that lots 19 and 23 have been revised in accordance with DEP requirements.
Richard Shiers MOVED and Douglas Boyce SECONDED a motion to grant Gilbert Homes
4. SITE PLAN PUBLIC HEARING [cont.]
Request for approval on a proposed 8,146 sf building expansion to Lake Region Furniture at 673 Main Street. Zoned RC; Map 12/Lot 27.
Mr. Grant asked about the two different street numbers shown in the item description; Ms. Fossum confirmed that the correct street number is 673.
Les Berry, BH2M Engineers, appeared with the applicants Steve and Scott Crockett to request final approval. Mr. Berry commented that he has been advised by Kenny Grondin that Grondin has been hired by Portland Water District to replace the water main directly in front of Lake Region Furniture, so all the curbs that had been discussed at the last meeting of the Board will be removed anyway for the water main project. Because of the this proposed PWD work, Mr. Berry asked that a Condition of Approval be written to postpone curbing work until the water main has been replaced, perhaps for a period of one year. Mr. Berry showed certain changes on the site plan where a power pole will be relocated back to the east, removing it from the 35-foot entry radius, with a curb cut to be made to permit WB62s to enter
and exit freely. He quoted Ms. Morabito
Ms. Fossum presented the staff comments, saying that the single remaining issue of realigning the curb to facilitate truck movement has been dealt with to the satisfaction of the Townwith his proposed site plan amendments, or when the DOT or the Portland Water District or the Town is doing some work in the right of way. Mr. Hughes asked if the curbing in front of Portland Cover would also be removed by the Portland Water District; Ms. Fossum replied that it could be done in conjunction with the curbing removed in front of Lake Region.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENED:
David Cairns, Portland Cover, indicated that his attorney Neal Weinstein, Esquire, was ill and would not be speaking, but had concerns about parking, the front yard setback, parking on Portland Coverthat trucks could only enter off Bartlett Road and exit on to Route 25.
Peter Hedrich, Gorrill-Palmer Consulting Engineers, commented they are concerned that Portland Cover
Mr. Cairns again spoke, stating he would oppose putting any stop signs, painted lines, or curbing in the deeded easement area across the property.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDED.
In response to a query from Mr. Grant, Ms. Fossum replied that there is no guarantee that the relocation of the water main will be done this year. Mr. Parker stated that since the time frame for the water main work seems to be up in the air, if the Board puts a time limit on the curbing work as a condition of approval, it might not get done within the limit, and he believes that the applicant should put in the curb on his site and then it becomes the responsibility of the Portland Water District when they work on the main to put the curbing somewhere else. Mr. Grant concurred that this would probably be the best solution, it was not a major cost, and the Public Works Director has indicated that closing off the other side on the Portland Cover side is not a big item. Mr. Boyce suggested that the light
pole should be relocated to within Lake RegionMr. Cairns is not a Planning Board issue that should even be considered at this time. Mr. Grant concurred, and said that while the Board could approve the application at this time, he would ask Ms. Fossum to prepare a list of findings of fact for consideration at the next meeting. Mr. Grant spoke also about the possible alternatives for the use of Bartlett Road. In response to a question from Mr. Neily, Mr. Berry confirmed that passenger cars have parked on top of the leach bed for years. Mr. Berry also said that snow storage would not be a problem, the snow would melt and run down the pavement away from the leach bed. Ms. Robie asked for confirmation that the painted line at the entrance will be done; Mr. Berry replied that it was proposed and is on the plan. Mr. Parker asked Mr. Berry what the advantage would be to finding the leach bed; Mr. Berry replied that it was to avoid a civil matter so that Lake Region would not be accused of ruining a
30-year old leach bed that has not been used in years.
Clark Neily MOVED and Douglas Boyce SECONDED a motion to grant Crockett Brothers CorporationDISCUSSION: Mr. Grant asked if the Board members were in accord with approving the request even though the Planning Director has been asked to prepare findings of fact for consideration at the next Board meeting. Mr. Parker asked for confirmation that the findings of fact would not be conditions of approval; Ms. Fossum stated the findings would be based on the site report and provide an outline of the project, as well as a description of the BoardMotion CARRIED, 7 ayes [7:51 p.m.].
5. SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN Discuss a proposed 62-unit condominium development on 80 acres off Fort Hill Road on land of Ramsay. Zoned UR/SR; M46/L11.001.
Robert Georgitis, Project Manager for Kasprzak Condominiums, Inc., introduced Steve Kasprzak, owner and president of Kasprzak, and Owens McCullough. Mr. Georgitis gave a quick overview of the project and the process, saying that in the beginning of March the site location application and NRPA application were filed with the DEP, who have had the plans for about a month. He said that they hope to keep both the DEP and the Planning processes running parallel, so that any changes required by the one can immediately be reflected in the plans of the other. He said that the first phase will be 62 units, served by two site roads, one coming in off the siteare considered to be shared driveways because they serve a multi-family development. He pointed out 42 units above the main road and 20 units below and said that the development will be served by public sewer and public water, and underground utilities. He said that their density calculations support 78 units, but they are proposing 62. He said that three phases of development are contemplated, with the main access road having to be built in the first phase, with Kasprzak participating in the replacement of an off-site sewer pump station and the sewer being brought in about 1500 feet; the second phase will involve completing the second access road in with the units served by that road being developed; and the third phase would include the final units. In response to a question from Mr. Grant, Mr. Georgitis said they could complete 22 units in the first phase, 20 in the second phase, and 20 units in the third. He said that based on a 1500 foot limitation on
the single access road, the 22 units can be built in the first phase, and building the second road removes the restriction and they will be able to build the other units in the next phases. Mr. Georgitis said they will have about 5000 feet of road, with 1000 feet in looped areas. They anticipate having two condominium associations, one for one side of the main access road, and the other for the units on the other side. Mr. Georgitis said the construction schedule anticipated would start late summer/early fall and take about 2-1/2 years and sell out at a rate of about two units per month. Mr. Georgitis discussed the off-site sewer pump station issue, reviewing the discussions and meetings that have been held with the Portland Water District, staff, Ordinance Committee and the Town Council, resulting in a proposal to upgrade the current 200 gallon pump station to one capable of 700 gallons per minute with Kasprzak offering to participate in financing the
station. The off-site sidewalk, which DOT would have designed as part of their reconstruction plans for Route 114 and which Kasprzak has agreed to pay for, will now be impacted by DOT2 more site investigations requested by DEP, one being an archeological investigation of the site, and the other a geotechnical investigation of the stability of the slopes for a berm. He discussed storm drainage plans for the site and proposed nature trails to connect with Town property.
Ms. Fossum presented the staff comments, saying that this is an informational meeting for the applicant to bring the Board up to date on where they are in the process and to get some feedback from the Board.
In response to a question from Mr. Shiers, Mr. Georgitis said that at the last meeting with DOT, they agreed that the knoll where one of the proposed roads would come into the site has to be straightened out both vertically and horizontally, but that area of reconstruction is one MDOT wants to postpone until next year, and that they are considering changing the speed limit to 25 mph all the way up the hill, thereby eliminating the sight distance issue with the entrance. As a result of the site walk, Mr. Georgitis said that they have moved the entry road down about 50 feet away from the existing farm road, in the middle of their frontage, to minimize the impact on the existing homes and to improve sight distance, but that would coincide with DOTwork to start with the lower entrance where there is no sight distance issue. Mr. Grant commented that the applicant is willing to extend the sidewalk to the blinking light at the entrance to USM on 114, and that it is the Boardto be done in one year and may be broken into several phases. When Mr. Boyce asked what the sidewalk linear footage is between the site entrance and USM, Mr. Georgitis replied that it is around 1400 feet. Mr. Hughes asked Mr. Berry for clarification of the summary paragraph in his letter to the Planning Director about 20-33% slopes; Mr. Berry replied that the Board concluded on March 17, 2003, that unless the slopes were used for something, they could not be included in the density calculations. Mr. Berry replied that the calculations he saw were for the entire parcel, and he believed the applicant was trying to create one lot for 62 units and another lot for units beyond that. Mr. Hughes said that it is important to clarify the question of the 20-33% slopes and how they are used for development; Mr. Grant said he believed the issue should be discussed in a workshop. In response to Ms. Robiethe condominiums, Mr. Berry replied that the urban access road serves 25 or less units, and the urban subcollector can serve 25 or more; Mr. Georgitis said that the main roads will be 24 feet wide with esplanades except for the fill sections across the ravines, where there will be no esplanade, and the internal roads are considered “shared driveways” under multi-family standards, with 22 feet of pavement with curbs and the same construction materials but no right of way with it. Ms. Fossum said that the project will be reviewed both as site plan and subdivision, and under the site plan ordinance, the criteria is roads designed to provide safe access into the site. Mr. Grant commented that the Board can negotiate the roadsseveral years ago, the ordinance was amended specifically so that condominium projects, even those containing duplex structures, would be reviewed under site plan because previously duplex structures were exempted from site plan review. Mr. Grant commented that he wanted to be sure that these so-called “shared driveways” could not in the future be inherited by the Town to maintain as public streets. Ms. Robie said the term “driveway” should not be used and that they should be called “internal access roads;” Mr. Georgitis said he would make sure the plans reflected that. Mr. Boyce commented that the sidewalks on 114 would be of great benefit to the Town, and said it is necessary to see the engineering of the sidewalk before the project is approved. Mr. Grant agreed. Mr. Shiers remarked that while he had thought this would be like other projects, the condominium declaration that accompanies the project is probably the
most comprehensive he has ever seen, that it appears to be geared to a very specific market, and he wondered if the homeownersunits by eliminating some of the “loop” roads, which would reduce their unit costs by about 25%, but they would prefer not to in order to keep the image they are looking for. In response to a question from Mr. Parker, Mr. Kasprzak said that the trail system proposed is not yet on the plans but he would like to tie into the Town property and provide some public access. Ms. Fossum said she would arrange a meeting with the Recreation Director to discuss the issue. Mr. Grant said that as the plan moves forward, there may be an issue of accessing abutting property. In response to a question from Mr. Grant, Mr. Kasprzak replied that when the pump station has been upgraded, they will only be using about 10 or 11% of the capacity, with 50 to 56% of the upgrade available for future expansions, that the estimated cost is $270,000, of which they propose to pay $70,000 up front and then $1000 fee for each unit built, and that there will be no funds coming
from the Town for the upgrade. Ms. Robie said she liked the garden.
Stretch Break from 8:40 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
Mr. Grant announced that the applicant for Agenda Item 9 had asked that the Item not be heard.
6. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION Request for a 4-lot residential subdivision on 8.28+/- acres Brookdale Road on land of Hansen. Zoned CZ II; Map 4/L6.004, .005 & .006.
Mr. Shiers asked to be excused from discussing the item because he worked on the project.
Michael Parker MOVED and Douglas Boyce SECONDED a motion to excuse Mr. Shiers from participation in the item. Motion CARRIED, 6 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Shiers) [8:57 p.m.]
Thomas Greer, Pinkham & Greer, appeared on behalf of the applicant and gave an overview of the application, saying that the Contract Zone approved in 1995 has expired and based on the Town Attorneyits adequacy. Mr. Greer said that Ronald Berube is a partner in the application and will be the ultimate builder. Mr. Greer said that they are asking for preliminary approval, which he understands they can seek without the zone in place, but they understand they cannot seek final approval until the change is made.
Ms. Fossum gave the staff report, describing the projectwithin a six year period, which did not occur before the contract expired on December 5, 2001, and as the Contract Zone is the sole zone for the property, the applicant must ask the Town Council to terminate the contract and rezone the property. She said that the matter will be considered at a special meeting of the Council on Tuesday, April 8, and the Council will either refer the matter to the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENED: None offered.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDED.
Ms. Robie asked Mr. Greer to clarify on the plans what slopes are being deducted. Mr. Grant commented that the density calculations have been verified by staff. Mr. Greer replied to Mr. Neily that they will work with the Public Works Director on his requirements for final paving of the road. He replied to Mr. Grant that driveways will be placed where the Public Works Director wants them to go. A discussion of adjoining property to the site confirmed that there is no undeveloped adjoining land; Mr. Hansen said that Plowman Road is built out. Ms. Robie said what would happen if preliminary approval is granted and the calculations are re-checked due to the zero deductions shown for slopes, so that they can only get 3 lots. Mr. Greer replied that if the calculations are checked and they
can
Michael Parker MOVED and Clark Neily SECONDED a motion to grant preliminary approval of Hans C. Hansen Inc., and Ronald G. Berube
Mr. Shiers rejoined the Board.
7. PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE/SUBDIVISION Discuss a proposal for a 7-lot subdivision on 19.84 acres at 9 Files Road on land of Gilbert. Zoned R; M77/L2.
Bill Thompson, BH2M Engineers, appeared on behalf of the applicant and presented the project, and said that initial net density calculations show 7 lots, but after they complete their wetland mapping, that number may change. He said that the topographic and boundary line surveys have been done, and the septic system test pits have been done. He said that there will be a 250-foot setback from the defined limit of any Shoreland Zone when their wetland mapping is completed. Mr. Thompson said that as of this time no access to adjoining property is proposed as Route 25 and Files Road properties are all developed. Mr. Thompson confirmed that there is no cemetery activity on the property.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENED:
Judy Boucher, 21 Files Road, spoke of her concern about the brook and wetlands on the property, that 7 houses would probably be too many, and asked to be advised of any site walk proposed. Mr. Grant assured her that the public would be welcome to join the Board at a site walk.
Rodney Stewart, who owns the 3-acre corner lot on Files Road and Route 25, commented on his concerns about the wetlands and brooks on the site and that 4 or 5 houses would be possible but not more.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDED.
Mr. Parker spoke about the DEP
Mr. Grant again reminded the public that the applicant for Item 9 requested that they be taken off tonight
8. PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE/SITE PLAN Discuss a proposal for a residential & commercial recycling & transfer facility on 8 acres off Laurence Drive on land of Rines Trust. Zoned I/ Map 12/L26.
Scott Collins of St. Germain & Associates appeared on behalf of the applicant Ron Smalley to discuss the project. Mr. Collins said that the project is anticipated to be on one of the 5 lots proposed to be developed by R.J. Grondin & Sons. He said the project is a recycling facility composed of three components: (1) a residential transfer station, (2) a commercial transfer station, and (3) a universal waste consolidation facility and office building, with access to be off the new proposed road to the Grondin subdivision and an alternate access off Laurence Drive. He said that the residential transfer station will replace the existing facility on Huston Road and will be designed to accommodate items such as construction demolition debris, sheet rock, roofing shingles, metal, white goods,
cardboard, etc. Mr. Collins said that universal waste consolidation (items such as TV sets, lamp ballasts, certain batteries, etc.) will occur in an 8,000 square foot building that will also house the offices for the project and will be built in Phase 1, with the residential and commercial transfer stations being built in Phase 2. He said that the facility will be open to Gorham residents for their universal waste. The commercial transfer station will be composed of pads for segregating certain types of construction demolition debris like wood, brick, concrete, sheet rock, asphalt roofing shingles, into recyclables for transfer offsite or non-recyclables kept on site for future processing. Leaves, yard waste, brush, and stumps from land clearing activities will all be accepted. He said the facility will not be set up for municipal solid waste or trash and no hazardous waste will be accepted. There will be a retail sales area to sell items such as
mulch, compost, and construction aggregates. Stormwater management will be done by drainage swales directing stormwater to a detention pond, with an outfall into an existing wetlands system. They are pursuing the transfer station license from DEP, as well as a wetlands alteration permit for certain wetlands that will be impacted in order to get the stormwater pond in and to achieve access across the property to an existing drainage ditch. The facility hours will be Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Collins indicated that they understand that the Town Manager and the Public Works Director are very interested in the project as a replacement to the existing transfer station on Huston Road.
Ms. Fossum presented the staff comments, saying that the facility would employee 6 to 8 individuals, the building to be constructed in Phase 1 would be sprinkled, the applicant has met with the Code Enforcement Officer and the Fire Chief to discuss additional yard fire protection issues, the Phase 1 construction, the universal waste consolidation facility, could be up and running fairly quickly, but the Phase 2 items, the residential and commercial transfer facilities, require lengthier DEP review. Ms. Fossum said that the developer plans to use a knoll on the north side of the property to screen the operation to some degree from drivers along Route 25. She said that the project will be subject to certain DEP inspections and reports. Mr. Neily asked Ms. Fossum if the current Town trash and recyclable
pickups will be affected by this facility; Ms. Fossum confirmed with Mr. Collins that there will be a “silver bullet” available to the public to bring their recyclables. Ms. Fossum said she would confirm that the Townoutfall from this type of facility would be monitored for things such as the clarity of the water, odor, sheens, suspended solids, and if a problem is found, the facility has 14 days to rectify the problem, taking whatever steps are necessary to remedy whatever problem has been identified, such as regrading a storm-eroded area or cleaning up a check dam. Mr. Parker indicated that detecting and remedying problems with the detention pond will be an item of great interest to him. Mr. Shiers expressed his support and enthusiasm for the facility and his interest in working with the applicant. Mr. Parker asked what would be the noisiest aspect of the facility; Mr. Collins replied that crushing of the aggregates or the grinding of wood waste, both of which would be done with equipment that is brought on site on an as-needed basis to run perhaps two days to, at most, a week at a time, to make products that can be sold such as mulch and wood chips. Ms. Robie asked if
the crushing of aggregates is similar to the crushing done in gravel pits. Mr. Collins replied that it was, and if the ordinance disallowed such crushing on Saturday, they would not do so. Ms. Fossum confirmed that crushing in gravel pits is limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Smalley stated that such a limitation would not impose a burden on their operations. In response to a question from Mr. Grant, Mr. Collins replied that their time line would be tied to the Grondin project___________________________________________________________________________________
9. PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE/SUBDIVISION Discuss a proposal for an 11-lot residential subdivision and 1,200 foot road on 24 acres off 59 Wood Road on land of Gavett. Zoned R; M54/L16.
Not heard and to be rescheduled for the May 5, 2003 Planning Board Agenda at the applicant
10. ADJOURNMENT
Richard Shiers MOVED and Douglas Boyce SECONDED a motion to adjourn. Motion CARRIED, 7 ayes [9:55 p.m.]
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara C. Skinner
Secretary to the Board
April 7, 2003
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3. SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT Approved
Conditions of Approval:
That this approval is dependent upon, and limited to, the proposals and plans contained in this application and supporting documents submitted and affirmed by the applicant and that any variation from the plans, proposals and supporting documents is subject to review and approval by the Planning Board, except for de minimus changes which the Director of Planning may approve;
That the applicant is responsible for obtaining all local, state and federal permits required for the development of this project;
That the applicant shall meet the following requirements, as outlined in the Fire Chief
A. A hydrant shall be placed on the water main extension at the corner of lot 24 and the new roadway.
B. The cost of the hydrants and their installation shall be the responsibility of the developer, and shall become public hydrants once the Town Council accepts the streets. The final location of each hydrant shall be approved by the Fire Chief at the time of installation.
C. The names of the streets shall be properly named and signed with a Town approved street sign. The names of the streets to be approved by the Police and Fire Chiefs.
That prior to the commencement of any site improvements and/or earth-moving activities associated within the approved subdivision, the applicant shall arrange through the Planning Office a pre-construction meeting with the selected Review Engineer, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer and the Planning Director to review the proposed schedule of improvements, conditions of approval, and site construction requirements;
That prior to the commencement of construction or land improvements or the issuance of any building permits within the subdivision, the developer shall pay the fee required by the Recreational Space Ordinance;
That the applicant will assure that each home have installed the appropriate water pressure booster pump as requested by the Portland Water District;
That prior to occupancy each house within the subdivision shall be properly numbered with the number visible from the street year round;
That the applicant shall be responsible for the cost and installation of all required street signs to be placed in locations approved by the Fire Chief and Police Chief;
That the applicant shall provide property line information and site information in auto-cad format to the Town Planner; and
That these conditions of approval and the Final Plan shall be recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of the Planning Board4. SITE PLAN Approved
Conditions of Approval
1. That this approval is dependent upon, and limited to, the proposals and plans contained in this application and supporting documents submitted and affirmed by the applicant and that any variation from the plans, proposals and supporting documents is subject to review and approval by the Planning Board, except for de minimus changes which the Director of Planning may approve;
2. That the applicant is responsible for obtaining all local, state and federal permits required for the development of this project;
3. That the applicant shall satisfy all the Fire Chiefs requirements as outlined in his letter dated January 17, 2003;
4. That this Site Plan Review approval is limited to the retail use of the existing building for a retail furniture store only. Any other retail or other change in use of the building or property will require review and approval by the Planning Board. The granting of this approval shall not be construed or utilized as justification for not meeting applicable standards, especially for parking requirements, for any other use of the building or property;
5. That all construction and site alterations shall be done in accordance with the “Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Construction: Best Management Practices,” Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District, Department of Environmental Protection, dated March, 1991;
6. That the applicant shall provide property line information and site information in auto-cad format to the Town Tax Assessor prior to the pre-construction meeting;
7. That prior to the commencement of any site improvements and/or earth-moving activities associated with the approved site plan, the applicant shall arrange for a pre-construction meeting through the Planning Office, with the selected Review Engineer, Portland Water District, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer and the Planning Director, to review the proposed schedule of improvements, conditions of approval, and site construction requirements;
8. That the applicant shall obtain a sewer permit from the Town of Gorham as outlined in the Public Works Director
9. That the site improvements shall be completed as shown on the approved plans prior to request for either temporary or final occupancy permits for the building; or a performance guarantee, covering the remaining site improvements shall be established through the Planning Department;
10. That the conditions of approval shall be recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds within thirty (30) days of the Planning Board
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