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Planning Board Meeting Minutes - 06/08/09
Town of Mount Desert Planning Board Meeting
Minutes of June 8, 2009

Public Present
John M. Fox, Scott Swann, E. Pat Foster, Robert Shea, Beth White

Board Members Present
Joe Tracy, Patti Reilly, Sandy Andrews, James Clunan, James Bright

Kimberly Keene, CEO, Heidi Smallidge, Recording Secretary

I.      Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mr. Bright.

II.      Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2009
After a review by the Board, Mr. Clunan moved, with Mr. Andrews seconding, to approve the Minutes as presented.  Motion approved 5-0.


III. Conditional Use Approval Application(s)

Conditional Use Approval Application # 008-2009
        OWNER(S):  Philip H. Heckscher                  
        LOCATION:   31 Jordan Pond Rd., Seal Harbor
        TAX MAP:  31  LOT:  55   ZONE(S):  VR1
PURPOSE:  Section 6B.8 – Fences and Walls – Exceeding CEO                                       Authority.
                SITE INSPECTION: 3:45 PM

It was confirmed there had been adequate public notice in the Bar Harbor Times.  There was no reported conflict of interest.  The site inspection was attended by Mr. Clunan, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. Bright.

Mr. Andrews reported the proposed fence site was approximately 100 -120 feet from the road, running perpendicular to the road.  It will be a stockade type fence, 6 feet in height to slightly more.  There was some ledge in places, necessitating the fence to be pinned.  The proposed fence will be about 80 feet in length on the border with the neighbor.  

There were no comments from the CEO.  There were no comments from the public.

MOTION TO APPROVE WAS MADE BY MR. TRACY, WITH MR. CLUNAN SECONDING.  

SECTION 6 STANDARDS FOR USES, PERMITS AND APPROVALS

6A GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

6A. 1   Compatibility    The proposed use shall be compatible with the permitted uses within the district in which it is located as measured in terms of its:

Physical Size:
Findings of Fact(s):    The fence will be approximately 80 feet long and in some areas may be as high   
        As eight feet.                                                                                  
                                                                        (5-0)                           

Visual Impact:
Findings of Fact(s):    The fence will run perpendicular to road and approximately 100+ feet back               
        from road.                                                                                      
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Proximity to other structures:
Findings of Fact(s):    The fence will be approximately 30 feet from main house and approximately       
        10 feet from a shed.                                                                            
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Density of Development:
Findings of Fact(s):            There are other fences in the neighborhood.                             
                                                                                                        
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law for s. 6A. 1 Compatibility: The proposed use will be compatible with the permitted uses within the district in which it is located as measured in terms of its physical size, visual impact, proximity to other structures, and density of development.

In particular,                                                                                          
                                                                                                        
                                                                                (5-0)                   


6A. 2   Erosion Control
1.      Filling, grading. Filling, grading … shall be conducted in such a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent possible, erosion and sedimentation.

Findings of Fact(s):            N/A                                                                     
                Drilling ledge                                                                          
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law:      Filling, grading, etc. will / will not be conducted in such a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent possible, erosion and sedimentation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

2.      Removal of sand or gravel. Removal of sand or gravel from natural beaches or the disruption or removal of buffer strips that protect fragile land areas immediately behind a shoreline and on neighboring properties is prohibited.

X N/A           ;   
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law: The proposed use will / will not cause unreasonable congestion on highways or public roads, or unsafe conditions with respect to the use of highways or public roads existing or proposed.                                                                                           
                                                                                                        

Sufficient off-street parking shall be available:
Findings of Fact(s):            N/A                                                                     
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law: Sufficient off-street parking will / will not be available:
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        


6A. 4   Impact on Town Services The proposed use shall not unduly burden the capacity of the Town's facilities, including public water and sewage, or the ability of the Town to provide essential public services (such as, but not limited to, schools, fire and police protection, refuse collection, and parking) to its residents and visitors.

Findings of Fact(s):                    N/A                                                             
                                                                                                        
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law:      The proposed use of                                              will / will not unduly burden the capacity of the Town's facilities.  [In particular, an undue burden will be placed upon]                                                                                              
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        


6A. 5   Land Suitability  All land uses shall be located on soils in or upon which the proposed uses or
structures can be established or maintained without causing adverse environmental impacts, including severe erosion, mass soil movement, and water pollution, whether during or after construction …

Findings of Fact(s):            N/A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law:      Proposed land use of                                             will / will not be located on soils so as to not causing adverse environmental impacts, including severe erosion, mass soil movement, and water pollution, whether during or after construction.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          


6A. 6   Lighting - Outdoor
X N/A               X N/A                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6A. 8   Preserving the Town's Character The proposed use shall be consistent with protecting the general character of the Town, conserving the natural beauty of the area and shall not tend to change the historical or cultural character of the neighborhood.  Such use shall be similar to a use specified as P, CEO or C in Section 3.4 and shall be in accord with the Comprehensive Plan.

Findings of Fact(s):            There are similar fences in the neighborhood.                           
                                                                                                        
                                                                        (5-0)                           

Conclusion of Law:      The proposed use will be consistent with protecting the general character of the Town, will be consistent with conserving the natural beauty of the area and will not tend to change the historical or cultural character of the neighborhood.  Such use will be similar to a use specified as P, CEO or C in Section 3.4 and will be in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. In particular,                             
                                                                                                                                                                                         (5-0)                   


6A. 9   Stormwater
X N/A           Arial;font-size:9pt;color:#000000;">Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        


6A. 10  Vegetation
1.      Clearing. Clearing of trees or conversion to other vegetation is allowed for permitted construction provided that:
1.      Appropriate measures are taken, if necessary, to prevent erosion when activity is undertaken.
2.      The activity is in conformity with State Mandated Shoreland Zoning.

2.      Tree removal near town roads. Removal of more than 25% of the trees within 25 feet of any town or state road in any 12 month period shall require a Conditional Use Approval of the Planning Board.

3.      Slash. No accumulation of slash shall be left within 50 feet of any town or state road or within 50 feet of the normal highwater mark of any waterbody.  Slash shall be disposed of so that no part extends more than 4 feet above the ground.

4.      Shoreland zoning. Provisions of the State of Maine Shoreland Zoning Act shall apply in the State Mandated Shoreland Zone for timber harvesting and clearing of vegetation, as per Title 38 MRSA § 439-A.5 and 439-A.6.  

5.      CEO Permit. A CEO Permit is required for cutting timber larger than 4 inches in diameter measured 4 ½ feet above ground when the total amount to be cut is greater than 10 cords but less than 50 cords in any one year period.

6.      Conditional Use Approval. Conditional Use Approval is required from the Planning Board for cutting timber larger than 4 inches in diameter measured 4 ½ feet above ground when the total amount to be cut is 50 cords or more in any one year period.

Findings of Fact(s):    N/A                                                                             
        No Native vegetation will be removed.                                                           
                                                                                                        
                                                                                (5-0)                   

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        


6B      SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES
        All subsections of Section 6B are not applicable excepting subsection 6B.8, Fences and Walls.   
                                                                                                        
                                                                        (5-0)                           

6B. 1   Agriculture     All spreading or disposal of manure shall be accomplished in conformance with the "Maine Guidelines for Manure and Manure Sludge Disposal on Land", published by the University of Maine and the Maine Soil and Water Conservation Commission, in July 1972.

X N/A           
6B. 4   Boat Storage    No boat in excess of twenty four (24) feet length shall be stored or parked on any residential property within the Town except as such vessel shall be owned or be within the exclusive use or control of the property owner, and shall meet the setback requirements of the district in which the property is located, and in no event shall be stored or parked less than ten (10) feet from the rear line of said property.

X N/A           bsp;                                                 
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 7   Excavation or filling   Excavation or filling shall be permitted in any district only to the extent such activities are essential or are incidental to any permitted, conditional, or other lawful use.  Filling, dumping, or excavation of any matter of fifty (50) cubic yards or greater within a twelve (12) month period shall require a Code Enforcement Officer permit provided that there are no slopes in excess of 4:1 and the activity is more than one hundred (100) feet from the normal high water line of a waterbody.  Excavation and filling, greater than fifty (50) cubic yards in a twelve (12) month period, with slopes greater than 4:1 or within one hundred (100) feet from the high water line of a waterbody shall require a Conditional Use Approval of the Planning Board.  Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion during or after the filling or excavation.  All fill permits are approved for a twelve (12) month period only and expire twelve (12) months from the date of approval. The Code Enforcement Officer may renew either the Code Enforcement Officer permit or the Conditional Use Approval for additional twelve (12) month periods.

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Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 8   Fences and walls
;                                                                                               
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 10  Home occupations and home offices Home occupations and home offices (except those of a temporary or casual nature) shall require a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer to insure compliance with the following standards: …

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Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 11  Lots            X N/A   
1.      Lots abutting more than one road …
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Conclusion of Law: The location of the marine structure will / will not unreasonably interfere with access to existing marine structures or points of public access, and it will / will not unreasonably interfere with the use of other marine structures and landing places.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                

3.      The marine structure shall be designed, sited, and constructed to minimize adverse impacts on significant wildlife habitats or unique natural areas including, but not limited to: fin fish and shellfish fisheries, salt marshes, eel grass beds, shorebird and nesting habitats, critical fish spawning and nursery areas.

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Conclusion of Law:      The marine structure will / will not be designed, sited, and constructed to minimize adverse impacts on significant wildlife habitats or unique natural areas.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
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4.      Interference with the natural flow of any surface or subsurface waters shall be minimized during the construction and subsequent use of the marine structure.

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      Interference with the natural flow of any surface or subsurface waters will / will not be minimized during the construction and subsequent use of the marine structure.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
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5.      The marine structure shall be designed, sited, and constructed so as not to encroach upon officially designated navigation channels.

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      The marine structure is / is not designed, and will / will not be sited, and constructed so as not to encroach upon officially designated navigation channels.                          

                                                                                                        
______________________________________________________________________________

6.      The Planning Board shall request comment from the Harbor Master in cases where the applicant proposes to build a marine structure in an officially designated mooring area.
                N/A     X       Applicable – comment requested

7.      The marine structure shall comply with the dimensional limits listed below.  The facility shall be no larger than necessary to accomplish the purposes for which it is designed.  Its size and construction shall not change the intensity of the adjoining land use, and by no means shall exceed a total distance of more than one-third the width of the water body, when proposed for coastal or inland waters.  Notwithstanding the dimensional limits below, in areas where the horizontal distance from the normal high water line to the mean lower low water is in excess of 160 feet, no permanent structure will be allowed seaward of the normal high water line.





Marine Structure        Dimensional Requirement
Max. length of entire marine structure (i.e. pier, ramp and float combined)     225 feet 1
Maximum length of all permanent structures      150 feet
Maximum length of all non-permanent structures (i.e. ramp and float)    75 feet 2
Maximum width of pier walkway   6 feet
Maximum width of ramp   6 feet
Maximum square footage of floats        400 square feet
Max. square footage of floats for communal marine structures (see 8 and 9 below)        800 square feet
1  Or length needed to obtain six feet of depth of water at mean lower low water, whichever is less.
2  In cases where no permanent structure is proposed the applicant will be permitted to install a ramp and float extending no further than 75 feet into the water body.

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Conclusion of Law:      The marine structural dimensional standards have / have not been met.  The facility is designed for the purpose of                                      .  The facility will / will not be larger than necessary to accomplish the purposes for which it is designed.  Its size and construction shall not change the intensity of the adjoining land use
                                                                                                        

                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

8.      If two or more shorefront lot owners choose to share a communal marine structure the applicant may request additional square footage of floats.
X  N/A          bsp;                                             
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      The applicant has / has not demonstrated that a need exists for additional square footage of floats.                                                                            

                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

10.     There shall be no more than one marine structure on a lot.
X  N/A           face="Arial" size="+0" color="#000000" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:9pt;color:#000000;">6B. 14  Mineral Exploration     Mineral exploration to determine the nature or extent of mineral resources shall be accomplished by hand sampling, test boring, or other methods which create minimal disturbance.  Approval of the Planning Board shall be required for mineral exploration that exceeds the above limitations.

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2.      State standards. All subsurface sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in conformance with the State of Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules.

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6B.17   Sign Regulations        …
3.      Signs Permitted: Temporary Signs:
X  N/A          Permitted:  Permanent Signs:
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Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B.19   Vehicles, Unregistered  No more than two (2) unregistered and/or uninspected vehicles may be stored on any residential lot, unless said vehicles cannot be viewed from any public way.

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                                                                                (5-0)                   

IV. Workshop:
Definitions for the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance were discussed.  It was Mr. Bright’s goal that the Board could complete definitions at this meeting.  It was agreed to go through the definitions and vote on each change proposed by Mr. Rothe.  

The issue of changing a word and how to apply it throughout the ordinance was discussed.  Mr. Andrews suggested keeping the term the Town currently uses, and changing the meaning.  

Mr. Clunan asked whether the new terms and definitions would apply to non-shoreland zoning as well.  It was the felt the definitions would apply throughout the ordinance.  

Accessory Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Aggrieved:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Conflict:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Agriculture:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.  

Basement:  Ms. Foster wondered whether the slope of the floor had been considered.  Ms. Keene did not feel it had been.  Ms. Keene felt that the definition needed to be something easy to interpret.  It was suggested that a five foot height for mechanical purposes would also allow things to be raised if the basement is in a floodplain.  It was agreed by general consensus to use the height of 5 feet.

Boat Launching Facility:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Campground:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s wording.

Canopy:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Coastal Wetland:  Ms. Reilly noted that NOAA should be the regulating organization.  She had never heard of the noted “National Ocean Service”.  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe, subject to determining what the National Ocean Service was.  

Commercial Use:  Mr. Andrews wondered whether the rooms for rent above the Colonel’s were commercial.  Ms. Keene noted they were not and were not regulated.  After some discussion it was the consensus to keep the Town’s wording.

Development:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Dimensional Requirements:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Disability:  Ms. Keene noted a disability variance can be made.  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Driveway:  Mr. Clunan questioned why a driveway should be limited to 500 feet in length.  Mr. Tracy added that any driveway beyond the 500 foot length would be deemed a road subject to more stringent requirements causing a burden to the landowner.  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s wording.

Emergency Operations:  Mr. Tracy wondered where exactly this would come into play.  No decision was made.

Essential Services:  It was agreed a definition of what “essential services” were was needed.  Mr. Clunan wondered whether this would focus on towers.  Perhaps, he felt, towers could be defined as “structures” to enforce height limitations.  It was agreed by general consensus to leave the wording in for now, but to review it further.

Expansion of a Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition of “Expansions of Use”, but to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggestion for “Expansion of Structure”.

Family:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Floodway:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Floor Area:  Mr. Bright noted here that floor space was counted as horizontal, which answered the question of basement slope asked earlier in the conversation.  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Forested Wetlands:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Foundation:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Freshwater Wetland:  Ms. Reilly felt that the noted 10 acres is large.  She suggested three acres.  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Functionally Water-Dependent Uses:  It was felt this was a very confusing definition and further clarification was needed.  Ms. Keene agreed to ask.

Great Pond:  Ms. Keene noted Mount Desert does have great ponds.  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Ground Cover:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Height of a Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Increase in Nonconformity of a Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Individual Private Campsites:  Mr. Tracy wondered whether the Town even needed such a definition.  Mr. Andrews noted that if the Town prohibits such a thing, a definition would be needed so people knew what was prohibited.  It was agreed by general consensus to adopt Mr. Rothe’s suggested definition.

Industrial:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe for now.  

Institutional:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Land Management Road:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Licensed Forester:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Lot Area:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Marina:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Market Value:  Ms. Keene asked who would be determining the value.  No decision was made.

Mineral Exploration:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Mineral Extraction:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Multi-Unit Residential:  It was agreed by general consensus to delete this definition.

Minimum Lot Width:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Native:  Ms. Reilly noted a forest is one eco-system.  It was suggested to use the word “eco-system” in place of “flora and fauna”.  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe, with the use of “eco-system”.

Non-Conforming Condition:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Non-Conforming Lot of Record:  It was agreed by general consensus to delete this definition.

Non-Conforming Lot of Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to delete this definition.

Normal High-Water Line:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Person:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Temporary/Permanent for Piers and Docks:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Principal Structure/Principal Use:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Recent Floodplain Soils:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Recreational Facilities:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Replacement System:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Residential Dwelling Unit:  Ms. Keene noted it was the same as the Town’s and suggested including the word “residential”.  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe, with the inclusion of the work “residential”.

Basal Area:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Rip Rap:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

River:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Road:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Salt Marsh:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Salt Meadow:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Service Drop:  It was agreed by general consensus to reserve judgment on this definition for the time being.

Setback:  Ms. Keene suggested keeping the Town’s wording on this definition, adding other definitions as applicable.  Mr. Andrews requested Ms. Keene draft acceptable wording.  

Shoreline:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Shorefontage:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Shoreland Zone:  It was the general consensus to have Ms. Keene get some clarification on this definition.  

Slash:  It was agreed by general consensus to use the wording “after removal of woody vegetation”.

Stream:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Substantial Start:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Subsurface Sewage Disposal System:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Sustained Slope:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Tidal Waters:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Tributary Stream:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Upland Edge of a Wetland:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Vegetation:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Velocity Zone:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Volume of a Structure:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the Town’s definition.

Waterbody:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Water Crossing:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Wetland:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Woody Vegetation:  It was agreed by general consensus to keep the definition suggested by Mr. Rothe.

Ms. Keene agreed to send the definition changes agreed to by the Board back to Mr. Rothe.  The next step will then be to have him make corrections, and send them back to the Town.  The definitions would have to be integrated with the ordinance for the Planning Board’s review.  Ms. Keene agreed to talk with Mr. Rothe to know when the Board would get those back.  

Dates for future workshop meetings were discussed.  The following dates were agreed on:

Tuesday, June 30 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 PM
Monday, July 13, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22 – 5:00 PM
Monday, July 27 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 5 – 5:00 PM
Monday, August 10 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 19 – 5:00 PM
August 26 would be a tentatively scheduled meeting date in case it was needed.  

Ms. Keene inquired when the Board would like to invite Bar Harbor Planner Anne Krieg in to discuss towers.  It was agreed that July 27th would be a good meeting in invite her to.  The Planning Board would invite her in at 5:00 PM, with the regular meeting starting at 6:00 PM.

Ms. Keene noted that Beth White had been in the audience to discuss the changes made to the Colonel’s.  There are now extended hours.  The new bar was also brought up.  Mr. Bright noted that if there’s a change of use they would not be grandfathered for it.  It was his opinion that a change of use permit was needed for the bar.  Mr. Andrews noted that a change in the hours of operation also signified a change of use.  It was the Board’s consensus that it was a change of use.  It was Mr. Tracy’s opinion the Colonel’s needed to come before the Board for a change of use.  

VI.     Site Visit for Mitch Rales Project, 137 Peabody Drive, 4:30 PM:  Mr. Andrews noted the visit was impressive, and he didn’t feel anything was happening there that the Board wouldn’t have approved.  However it was troubling that something so massive has no Planning input.  He noted it was a three acre construction site on a four acre lot.  Ms. Reilly inquired how close the guest house was to the water.  It was noted the guest house was just over 75 feet.  There was a question over the retaining wall and whether it required a permit or not.  

VII.    Adjournment

It was agreed by general consensus to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:25pm.  

Respectfully Submitted,
Heidi Smallidge, Recording Secretary