Town of Mount Desert Planning Board APPROVED
Minutes of June 23, 2003 7-14-2003
Board Members Present Public Present
Marc Sevigny, Chairman Linda Jonas
Heather Jones, Secretary Anthony Giunta
Samuel M. Fox III Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
Joseph Tracy
Robert Coolidge, alt
Brent Hamor, CEO; Joelle D. Nolan, Recording Secretary
I. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. The draft minutes from the June 9, 2003 meeting were unanimously approved as amended.
III. Public Hearings - Conditional Use Permits
B. NAME: Linda B. Jonas [taken out of order first]
LOCATION: Tracy Road, Northeast Harbor
TAX MAP: 24 LOT: 81-1 ZONE: Village Commercial
PURPOSE: to construct a 5 space parking lot
SITE INSPECTION: 5:15 p.m.
It was confirmed the notice was published in the Bar Harbor Times.
No conflict of interest was reported. The regular members present and alternate member, Robert Coolidge, are the voting members for this hearing.
Site Inspection reported by Dr. Fox. The reason for the new 5 parking spaces is to accommodate the tenants of 3 Summit Road, Northeast Harbor. More vegetation will be provided if needed.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION (Fox/Coolidge).
Chairman Sevigny asked about the terms of the lease; the term is for 3 years. Mrs. Jones clarified that there will be a 30 foot buffer along the roadside (Tracy Road). Mrs. Jones also noted that a sign was not requested on the application and not needed at this time. If a sign, designating parking, is desired in the future, a CEO Permit could be obtained. Chairman Sevigny asked what plans have been made for parking when the lease expires. Mrs. Jonas explained that the property is for sale and the potential buyer hopes to purchase additional property for parking. However, the current lease is renewable and the lessor, Daniel Kimball has indicated he plans to keep the area as parking long term. Board agreed to add the
following condition to the permit: The tenant must provide evidence of a renewed lease; upon receipt, the permit shall be extended for the term of the renewed lease.
Sydney Roberts Rockefeller addressed the Board and noted she is a member of the Ordinance Review and Traffic Committees. She expressed concerns about allowing more parking spaces especially since other parking areas may be available [she referenced Gray Cow parking lot]. She also referred to sections of the LUZO that require parking and stated she disagrees.
The Standards of Section 6. of the LUZO, as amended March 4, 2003 were reviewed and found to be in conformance, as noted on the application.
A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION WITH THE CONDITION AS STATED ABOVE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0.
A. NAME: Stockton N. Smith
LOCATION: 1 Smith Place
TAX MAP: 24 LOT: 123 ZONE: Village Commercial
PURPOSE: to erect an eight foot stockade fence
SITE INSPECTION: 5:30 p.m.
Note: Mr. Smith nor any representatives were present at site inspection and public hearing.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED (Tracy/Fox) TO TABLE THIS PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL JULY 14, 2003 WITH THE PROVISION THAT MR. SMITH PROVIDE A PLAN/DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE INCLUDING RELEVANT DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS. Dr. Fox expressed concerns that abutter Wayne Wibby has not made written comment about the fence and suggested the Board require such written statement. Board discussed; the point was made that abutters have been notified and been given opportunity to comment. CEO stated it was Mr. Wibby that had called to ask if a permit had been given for the fence, prompting the CEO to visit Mr. Smith and have him apply for a permit. A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0.
IV. Unfinished Business
A. Woodglen Group L. P. – Owner and Stephen H. Lullmann – Applicant/Agent
LOCATION: 35 Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor
TAX MAP: 25 LOT: 78 ZONE: VC
Conditional Use Permit #26-02
CEO reported that applicant has contacted him regarding an amendment to CUP
#26-02. The roof structure for the elevator has exceeded the permit by 2 feet and a second structure has been added to accommodate a circular stairway. Board agreed that an amendment is necessary and a public hearing is not. The matter will be added to the July 14, 2003 agenda.
V. New Business
None presented
VI. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next scheduled meeting/public hearing(s) is at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2003 in the Meeting Room, Town Hall, Northeast Harbor.
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