Town of Mount Desert Planning Board Approved
Minutes of January 5, 2004 01-12-04
Board Members Present Public Present
Marc Sevigny, Chairman Jim Robinson Patrick Smallidge
James Clunan, Vice Chairman Jana Robinson Corey Papadopoli
Heather Jones, Secretary David Scull Debbie Norwood
Samuel M. Fox III Jerry Suminsby Edie Dunham Crowley
Joseph Tracy David Ashmore
Robert Coolidge, alt Sydney Roberts Rockefeller
Brent Hamor, CEO; Joelle D. Nolan, Recording Secretary
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
II. Public Hearing
Proposed changes to the Town of Mount Desert Land Use Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance
Mr. Coolidge explained that the purpose of these changes is to eliminate the old PUD that was rarely used and add language to provide cluster subdivisions and workforce housing. Mr. Suminsby further explained the amendments are a direct result from the Comprehensive Plan Survey [done in 2002]. He noted there is no attempt to separate rural from village. He also elaborated on the concept of workforce housing. Referring to LUZO Section 3.6 chart under VR1 and VR2 Minimum Width of Lots, Mr. Tracy asked what the word "None" relates to. Board decided to use "-0- ft" in place of "None" [also applies to R1, R2, RW2, RW3, and VC] and "N/A" in place of "50 ft". Mr. Tracy also pointed out that some areas of the LUZO and Subdivision proposed changes are inconsistent
regarding "Open Space Development and Cluster Subdivision". After a thorough discussion, Board agreed on the following amendments:
LUZO Section 3.6 Note (k) and (l) and "Subdivision" after "Cluster"
Subdivision Ordinance 5.16, 5.16.1, and 5.16.2 replace "Open Space" with "Cluster Subdivision", and 5.16.2.3 add "cluster" before "subdivision"
5.15.2.3.c in the first sentence delete "only" and after "recreation" add "subsurface wastewater disposal"
Regarding LUZO Section 3.6 chart Minimum Lot Size, Mr. Clunan asked about State Minimums - do we know what they are? CEO to provide information.
Chairman Sevigny made a point of thanking the ORC for all its hard work in drafting these proposed changes.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED (Tracy/Fox) THAT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE NONSUBSTANTIVE. A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED (Clunan/Fox) TO RECOMMEND THE PROPOSED CHANGES WITH NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS AS ARTICLES FOR THE 2004 WARRANT AND TO RECOMMEND PASSAGE OF SAID ARTICLES. A VOTE WAS CALLED AND THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0.
III. Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. The next scheduled meeting/public hearing(s) is at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2004 in the Meeting Room, Town Hall, Northeast Harbor.
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