Town of Mount Desert Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Town Hall Meeting Room, Northeast Harbor
Conditional Use Application
October 11, 2011
Conditional Use Approval Application #025-2011
NAME(S): College of the Atlantic
AGENT(S): Alisha Strater
LOCATION: 169 Beech Hill Road, Mount Desert
TAX MAP: 9 LOT(S): 43 ZONE(S): RW3/SR5
PURPOSE: Section 5.5 - Amendment to current use of horticulture activities and seasonal produce sales.
Site Inspection: 4:00PM
5.5 Amendment
An amendment to a Conditional Use Approval may be issued by the Planning Board only:
1.) finding that there have been significant changes of conditions or
circumstances; and
Findings of Fact(s): More greenhouse capacity is needed to meet the demand.
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Conclusion of Law: There have been significant changes in circumstances. ____________________________________________________________
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2.) in conformity with the procedural and substantive requirements set forth in
Section 6A and the applicable standards of Section 6B and 6C.
Findings of Fact(s): The current use of horticulture activities and seasonal produce sales will not change as a result of this application.
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Conclusion of Law: The proposed use is in conformity with the procedural and substantive requirements set forth in Section 6A and the applicable standards of Sections 6B & 6C.
3.) when justified by a statement of findings of fact and reasons.
Findings of Fact(s): See above findings of fact.
Conclusion of Law: Standards of Section 5.5 are met. ____________________________________________________________
FOR BOARD USE
AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE approval
PERMIT CONDITIONS: In addition to all applicable federal, state, and town permits be in place prior to any construction, the following conditions apply:
None
Vote: 5-0 to approve.
AMENDED APPLICATION
APPROVED: 10/11/2011 DENIED:
(Date) (Date)
NOTE: The holder of a Conditional Use Permit/Approval must construct and operate the approved conditional use as applied for and as represented during the permitting process to the Planning Board.
NOTE: The Land Use Zoning Ordinance requires that a Conditional Use Permit/Approval must be undertaken within one year from the date of approval, or a new permit must be obtained.
MINUTES OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING CONSTITUTE A PART OF THE RECORD FOR THIS MATTER
SIGNATURES OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Ellen Brawley, Chairman James L. Clunan, Vice Chairman
Patti Reilly, Secretary Schofield Andrews III
Joseph P. Tracy Robert P. Ho
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