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Planning Board Meeting Minutes - 06/23/08
Town of Mount Desert
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2008
Meeting Room, Town Hall
Northeast Harbor


Public Present
Debbie Musetti; Don Chambers; Paul Grindle; Noel Musson

Board Members Present                   
James R. Bright, Chairman; Schofield (Sandy) Andrews III; Gerard M. Miller, alt;

Kim Keene, CEO; Danielle Goodwin, Recording Secretary


I.      The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

III.    Public Hearings

        Conditional Use Permits

A. Conditional Use Permit # 011-2008
                NAME:  Somes Sound View Inc.
                AGENT: CES - Noel Musson
                LOCATION:  86 Hall Quarry Road, Hall Quarry
                TAX MAP:  8   LOT:  148   ZONE(S):  SC & R2
PURPOSE: Section 6B.13 - Marine Structure Performance Standards - Adding a 23' X 10' seasonal float onto an existing 16' X 14' seasonal float.
SITE INSPECTION:  4:30 PM



No conflict of interest was reported. The regular members present are the voting members for this hearing.  It was confirmed the notice was published in the Bar Harbor Times.

Site Inspection was attended by Mr. Andrews, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Keene and reported by Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller stated that it would simply be an addition of a float expanding the dock space.

MOTION TO APPROVE MADE BY Mr. Andrews; SECONDED BY Mr. Miller.

There was brief discussion of permitting required by DEP or the Army Corps No comment from Harbor Master, Shawn Murphy. The Board seemed to feel it was pretty straight forward.

Mr. Chambers stated that he was here representing a group of people who felt the congestion was getting out of hand and the number of boats parked at night with no lights were a safety hazard. He also stated that he had two attorneys investigating the legality of the campground itself. Therefore, he did not feel any additions to be appropriate at this time.

Chairman Bright, stated that the Board's task tonight was to rule on the dock extension before them, not the legality of the campground. Mr. Chambers stated that he expected the lawyers to have a case to present within a month. Mr. Andrews agreed that at this time the Board must consider the campground legal and if the lawyers found otherwise they would have to look at those issues including revoking permits at that time. Mr. Musson noted that any issues with legality would fall under CEO, Mrs. Keene's authority. There was lengthy debate as to whether or not it was a commercial structure. After referring to the LUZO the Board decided to proceed.

Mr. Bright proceeded by asking a few questions including the purpose and if there would be lighting on the dock. Mr. Musson explained that the float would provide better access to the campers utilizing it for kayaking and such and that they had no intention of any lighting at this time.

The Standards of Section 6 of the LUZO, as amended May 6, 2008 were reviewed as follows:

CHECKLIST
for review of the
Land Use Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mount Desert
(03/06/78, as am. through 05/6/08)


** Note:        All Conclusions of Law are to be read as if they are prefaced by the words "Based upon said Findings of Fact …"


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):    Within in half a mile, there are several other docks of similar size .          
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        


Visual Impact:
Findings of Fact(s):    There are other docks of similar size and appearance within one half mile.                                                                                              ____________
                                                                                                        

Proximity to other structures:
Findings of Fact(s):   There are other structures in the area although not too close.                   
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Density of Development:
Findings of Fact(s):    Although the area is densely developed, this pier is currently existing and___ therefore not significantly adding to the density.                                               _____
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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,                                                                                  ______
                                                                                                        
                                                                                        (2/1 Bright)    


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):                                    NA                                              
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      Filling, grading, etc. will [not] be conducted in such a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent possible, erosion and sedimentation.
                                                                                                         (3/0)_

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           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

3.      Tilling of soil. Where soil is tilled in a Conservation District, or where soil in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet lying either wholly or partially within the area covered by this Ordinance is tilled in a Rural or Woodland District, such tillage shall be carried out in conformance with …

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met


6A. 3   Highway Safety The proposed use shall 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.

Findings of Fact(s):                    NA                                                              
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law: The proposed use 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.                                                                                        ______________________________  
                                                                                _______         (3/0)   

Sufficient off-street parking shall be available:
Findings of Fact(s):                            NA                                                      
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law: Sufficient off-street parking will [not] be available:
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                (3/0)   


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):    The float will not use public services and therefore is NA.                     

Conclusion of Law:      The proposed use of                     a float                  will not unduly burden the capacity of the Town's facilities.  [In particular, an undue burden will be placed upon]            
                                                                                                        ______
                                                                                                (3/0)


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):    The. application is for a float only.__________                         

Conclusion of Law:      Proposed land use of                                             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.

The application is for a float only, therefore section 6A.5 is not applicable.                          ______________________________                                  (3/0)   


6A. 6   Lighting - Outdoor
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

There is no outdoor lighting proposed on the pier or the float therefore section 6A.6 is not applicable.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (3/0)   


6A. 7   Nuisances Notwithstanding any other standard in this section, the Planning Board shall not issue any Conditional Use Approval for any proposed use which if established would be obnoxious or offensive by reason of:

Odors;          x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Dust;           x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Smoke;  x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Gas;            x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Fumes;          x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Vibration;      x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Noise;          x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Outdoor lighting x N/A          ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Other           x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

… nor for any use which would prove injurious to the safety and welfare of the neighborhood.

Findings of Fact(s):            The application is NA on all points.                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:   Section 6A.7 is not applicable.                                                                                                                                                                                             __________________________________________      (3/0)   

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 existing peirs and floats in the neighborhood.        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               __________________              (3/0)   


6A. 9   Stormwater
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

Findings of Fact(s):            NA                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                        (3/0)   ______


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):    NA                                                                              
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                        (3/0)           

6B      SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES
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           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met


6B. 2   Air Landing Sites       No air landing site shall be developed or used for such purpose without Conditional Use Approval of the Planning Board.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met


6B. 3   Beach Construction      Beach construction on any great pond, river, stream, brook, or coastal wetland shall require a permit from the State Department of Environmental Protection.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

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           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met


6B. 5   Campgrounds Campgrounds shall conform to the minimum requirements imposed under State licensing procedures and the following:
1.      Minimum site size. Camping areas shall contain a minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet of suitable land, not including roads and driveways, for each site.
2.      Water setback. The area intended for placement of the recreational vehicle, tent, or shelter and utility and service buildings, shall be set back a minimum of seventy (75) feet from the normal high water mark of any pond, river, or salt water body as defined.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met


6B. 6   Driveway Construction
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 8   Fences and walls
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

6B. 9   Fresh Water Related Structures
1.      Access from shore shall be developed on soils appropriate for such use, and constructed so as to control erosion.
2.      The location shall not interfere with existing uses.
3.      The facility shall be located so as to minimize adverse effects on fisheries.
4.      The facility shall be no larger in dimension than necessary to carry on the activity, and be consistent with existing conditions, uses, and character of the area.

5.      Piers, docks, floats, wharves, breakwaters, causeways, marinas, bridges more than 20 feet in length, and permanent uses projecting into fresh water bodies from normal high water level shall require Conditional Use Approval of the Planning Board.  The Planning Board may issue guidelines to insure compliance with state laws.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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: …

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B. 11  Lots
1.      Lots abutting more than one road …
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
2.      Additional one family or two family dwellings …
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
3.      Shoreland Residential and Shoreland Commercial Districts …
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
4.      Minimum area suitable for development …
x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met
5.      Measurement of lots …
            x N/A               ? Applicable, Standard Met           ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

6B. 12  Manufactured Homes Manufactured homes, or housing, as defined in Section 8, which are structures to be used for residential occupancy and which have a pitched shingle roof, a permanent foundation or masonry slab, piers or walls, and exterior siding of clapboard, cedar shingles, wooden or vinyl material that is residential in appearance are permitted.

x N/A           ? Applicable, Standard Met      ? Applicable, Standard Not Met

A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE BOARD FOUND THAT SECTION 6B 1-12 WAS NOT  
APPLICABLE. (3/0)

6B. 13  Marine Structure Performance Standards
        ?  Residential marine structure x  Commercial or public marine structure
Commercial and public marine structures are exempt from requirements 7 through 10.


A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE BOARD FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE WOULD BE CONSIDERED A COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC MARINE STRUCTURE. (3/0)
1.      Access from the shore to the marine structure shall be developed on soils appropriate for such use and measures shall be taken to minimize soil erosion both during and after construction …

Findings of Fact(s):    The application is only for a float and the pier already exists.                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                

Conclusion of Law: Access from the shore to the marine structure will [not] be developed on soils appropriate for such use and [but] measures will [not] be taken to minimize soil erosion both during and after construction.
For the reasons stated above section 6B.13 is not applicable.

                                                                                                (3/0)

2.      The location of the marine structure shall not unreasonably interfere with access to existing marine structures or points of public access, nor shall it unreasonably interfere with the use of other marine structures and landing places.

Findings of Fact(s):    The application is only to increase the square footage of the float and will not extend the structure further out from the shore.                                               _____
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
Conclusion of Law: The location of the marine structure will not unreasonably interfere with access to existing marine structures or points of public access, and it will not unreasonably interfere with the use of other marine structures and landing places.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                (3/0)

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):    The pier is currently existing. A small increase in the existing float size is proposed. The proposed location is not near a habitat.                                                                                                                                                                                            

Conclusion of Law:      The marine structure will be designed, sited, and constructed to minimize adverse impacts on significant wildlife habitats or unique natural areas.
                                                                                                        
                                                                                        (3/0)           

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):    The proposed float will not disturb surface or sub surface wastewater flows.    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      Interference with the natural flow of any surface or subsurface waters will [not] be minimized during the construction and subsequent use of the marine structure.
                NA                                                                                      
                                                                                                        
_____________________________________________________________________(3/0)____

5.      The marine structure shall be designed, sited, and constructed so as not to encroach upon officially designated navigation channels.

Findings of Fact(s):    The Harbor Master states that the proposed float would not be in the designated navigational channel.                                                                   ____________
                                                                                                        

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

Therefore NA.                                                                                   ______
____________________________________________________________________(3/0)_____

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.
                x  N/A          ? 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 [not] been met.  The facility is designed for the purpose of                                   .  The facility will 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
                                                                                                        

                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

8.      If two or more shorefront lot owners choose to share a communal marine structure the applicant may request additional square footage of floats.
? N/A                   ? Applicable, no request                  ? Applicable, request made

9.      When proposed by the applicant, new subdivisions may provide a communal dock in lieu of the development of docks on individual lots.  The applicant may request additional square footage of floats provided a demonstrated need can be shown.

? N/A           ? Applicable, no request                   ? Applicable, request made
Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

Conclusion of Law:      The applicant 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.
?  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met

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.

x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met

6B. 15  Mobile Homes (temporary), Campers, Trailers and Recreational Vehicles   No temporary or older mobile home, camper, trailer, or other recreational vehicle shall be used for human habitation unless it is in a campground or a trailer park which has been established in accord with provisions of this Ordinance …

x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met

6B. 16  Sanitary Standards
1.      Availability of public sewer. All plumbing systems within two hundred (200) feet of a public sewer shall be connected to public sewer where available in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.  The Planning Board may waive this requirement if all other standards of Section 6A and the applicable standards of Section 6B are met.

x       N/A
?       Applicable, but not within 200'
?       Applicable, is within 200', but requirement waived
?       Applicable, is within 200', connection required
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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

x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        



6B.17   Sign Regulations        …
3.      Signs Permitted: Temporary Signs:
x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

4.      Signs Permitted:  Permanent Signs:
x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

6B.18   Street/Road Design and Construction Roads shall hereafter be located, constructed, and maintained in such a manner that there is minimal potential for erosion.  Adequate provision shall be made to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation of surface waters.  Additionally, all roads constructed shall conform to the following standards …

x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met
Findings of Fact(s):                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        

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.

x  N/A          ? Applicable, standard met              ? Applicable, standard not met

A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE BOARD FOUND THAT SECTION 6B 14-19 WERE NOT APPLICABLE. (3/0)
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A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION TO APPROVE with the condition that there will be no lighting of the pier the float. If the applicant wants to light the float or pier in the future, approval of the Planning Board will be required.  ACE and SLL  must be obtained prior to installing the float PASSED (3/0).


III.    The draft minutes from the January 31, 2008 meeting were postponed.

IV.     Workshop
Discuss "Draft" copies of Subdivision Ordinance proposal received via e-mail March 3, 2008. Appendix, Article 4 - Procedures for Filing Subdivision Applications & Article 5 - General Submission Requirements and Design Standards.    


V.      Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  The next scheduled meeting/public hearing(s) is at 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2008 in the Meeting Room, Town Hall, Northeast Harbor.


Respectfully submitted,




Patti Reilly, Secretary