Town of Mount Desert Planning Board
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Room, Town Hall
6:00 pm, October 23, 2013
Public Present
Jim Black, Chuck Bucklin
Board Members Present
Bill Hanley, Chairman Ellen Brawley, Lili Andrews, and Dennis Kiley
Also present were CEO Kimberly Keene and Recording Secretary Heidi Smallidge
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Ellen Brawley. Planning Board members present were noted and confirmed as voting members.
October 9, 2013: Voting members to approve the Minutes were Chairman Brawley, Ms. Andrews, and Mr. Hanley. Ms. Andrews moved, with Mr. Hanley seconding, to approve the Minutes as presented. Motion approved 3-0.
- Conditional Use Approval Application
Conditional Use Approval Application # 011-2013
NAME: Marion Gogolak
AGENT: Charles Bucklin, C.E. Bucklin & Sons, Inc.
LOCATION(S): 8 Rock End Road, Northeast Harbor
TAX MAP(S): 024 LOT(S): 039 ZONE(S): Village Residential 1
PURPOSE: Section 6B.8 – Fence Exceeding CEO Authority
SITE INSPECTION: 2:30 PM
It was confirmed that public notice was given, and abutters were notified. After reviewing the application, Mr. Kiley moved, with Ms. Andrews seconding, to find the application complete. Motion approved 4-0.
Mr. Hanley reported on the site visit. He noted the existing stockade fence at the back east line of the property is leaning against another fence. It would be pulled back onto the property line with additional fencing added. An 8-foot fence would run the length of the property, turn at the corner, and continue at a lower height.
It was noted the Vandergrifts and their representative had both contacted the Town with questions, but so far seemed to have no concerns.
Mr. Hanley moved to use the short form. Ms. Andrews seconded. Motion approved 4-0.
Mr. Hanley moved, with Mr. Kiley seconding, to approve the application AS SUBMITTED.
A review of the checklist was made.
Motion to approve the application was approved 4-0.
Conditional Use Approval Application # 012-2013
NAME: Janneke Seton Neilson, Trustee
AGENT: Charles Bucklin, C.E. Bucklin & Sons, Inc.
LOCATION(S): 39 South Shore Road, Northeast Harbor
TAX MAP(S): 024 LOT(S): 048 ZONE(S): Village Residential 1
PURPOSE: Section 6B.8 – Fence Exceeding CEO Authority
SITE INSPECTION: 3:00 PM
It was confirmed there was adequate public notice and the abutters had been notified.
CEO Keene noted there was a discrepancy between the neighbors over the fence. Neighbor Anne Kinney had agreed to a fence of 100 feet in length; the fence was planned for 128 feet in length.
The suggestion was made that the application be sent back for further discussion between the neighbors. It was noted that denying the application will prohibit the applicant re-applying for nine months. The Board took a brief recess while Mr. Bucklin tried to reach the applicant.
The meeting reconvened, and Mr. Bucklin reported the applicant would agree to a fence of 100 feet in length. The application was amended to reflect this change.
Mr.Hanley moved, with Mr. Kiley seconding, to find the application complete as revised. Motion approved 4-0.
Mr. Hanley moved to approve the application. Mr. Kiley seconded the motion.
A review of the application was made.
Application was approved 4-0.
Proposed Town of Mount Desert LUZO, Section 6B.15, Sign Regulations:
A discussion of the sign ordinance draft was had. Chairman Brawley explained the changes were to allow the town to erect informational signs and signs to announce special events. She added that no decisions would be made at this meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the draft.
Mr. Kiley asked about the agricultural signs. He suggested changing the date for agricultural signs to begin May 15, and include the wording “…offered on the premises where grown or sold…” This would cover farms and farmer’s markets and include an extended sales period for those with greenhouses. Chairman Brawley requested CEO Keene pass these suggestions on.
Ms. Andrews moved to adjourn. Chairman Brawley seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm.
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