Town of Mount Desert Planning Board
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Room, Town Hall
6:00 pm, August 14, 2013
Public Present
Salie Davis, Kendall L. Davis, Rodney G. King, Karen O. Zimmerman, Dick Broom, George E. Davis, Neil J. Rohan, Jean Travers, Larry Menna
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 6:01 p.m. by Chairman Ellen Brawley. The members present were noted.
June 10, 2013: Voting members for these minutes were Chairman Ellen Brawley, Lili Andrews and Dennis Kiley. Mr. Kiley moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Andrews seconded. Motion approved 3-0.
June 24, 2013: Voting members for these Minutes were Chairman Ellen Brawley, Lili Andrews and Dennis Kiley. Ms. Andrews moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Mr. Kiley seconded. Motion approved 3-0.
July 22, 2013: Voting members for these Minutes were Chairman Ellen Brawley, Lili Andrews, Dennis Kiley and Bill Hanley. It was noted there were some revisions to the Minutes. Mr. Hanley moved to approve the Minutes as amended, with the exception of changing “Chairman” to “Chair” throughout the Minutes. Mr. Kiley seconded the Motion. Motion approved 4-0.
- Conditional Use Approval Application
Conditional Use Approval Application # 008-2013
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Rodney King
LOCATION(S): 14 Grover Avenue, Otter Creek
TAX MAP(S): 033 LOT(S): 054 ZONE(S): Village Residential 2 (VR2)
PURPOSE: Section 3.4 – Commercial Fishing
SITE INSPECTION: 4:00 PM
It was confirmed there was adequate public notice, and abutters of record were notified. No conflict of interest was found. It was confirmed all Planning Board members present would be voting members.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the application was complete. Mr. Hanley moved to find the application complete as submitted. Ms. Andrews inquired about several portions that were not filled in. For the purposes of discussion Mr. Kiley seconded the motion.
Mr. King estimated he would be storing 400 to 500 traps. He did not have available the specific dimension of the area necessary to store no more than 500 traps. He hoped to store the traps near the garage. Mr. Kiley confirmed with Mr. King that he planned to store traps right next to the property line.
Motion approved 4-0.
Mr. Hanley reported on the site visit. Chairman Brawley, Mr. Kiley, Mr. King, and he were there. Paul Richardson and Larry Menna were there as well. It was noted Mr. King would be storing 400 traps. It was noted all the equipment was Mr. King’s. The garage had been built to service and store boats, and maintain traps. Mr King noted he would not be storing bait but would be working on buoys at the property. He assured the Board he would clean the traps.
Chairman Brawley noted there had been some correspondence from residents.
A discussion ensued, and those neighbors in attendance voiced their concerns.
A review of the application checklist began. It was agreed to use the long version.
The Board spent time struggling with the checklist. It became clear that more specific information was necessary in order to make a finding on the application. Ms. Andrews suggested providing some pictures showing the size of this many traps. Mr. Hanley suggested that plans be submitted that specifically relate to the traps. More definite information regarding the number of traps and the area where storage is proposed should be included. Mr. Kiley suggested looking into other places where the traps can be stored on the property so as to be less visually invasive. It was also suggested that Mr. King discuss with his neighbors any potential alternatives that will accommodate the needs of the neighborhood.
After discussing the merits of rejecting the application, versus finding it incomplete, versus Mr. King withdrawing the application, Mr. King withdrew the application.
Ms. Zimmerman inquired about the testimony already given. Mr. Kiley felt the community opinion seemed clear.
Mr. Hanley requested a current survey or plan of the property if Mr. King decides to reapply.
Mr. Kiley moved, with Ms. Andrews seconding, moved to adjourn. Motion approved 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM.
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