Regular Meeting
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Members present were Micklon, Brett, Peaco, McAllister, Alt. & Hamilton, Alt. McAllister & Hamilton were both moved up as voting members. Board has a quorum. Board would like to make note that SH will be moved up as a voting member, when one is needed next. Motion to accept the Secretary’s Report as submitted, from the March 15th, 2005 meeting. DP/MM – Unanimous.
Discussion & Comments from Public:
1. None.
Shoreland Zoning Applications
1. Garry Dyer representing William Kennedy – U2, Lot 37. Wants to jack cottage up and put a foundation under it. Garry submitted a letter of representation from William & Kathryn Kennedy. Garry explained to the PB that he would like to replace or repair the foundation on this property. They would like to add fieldstone to the existing foundation under the camp if it can withstand the lift. He explained there have been many additions to the camp and currently the camp is sitting on cement blocks & rocks. He also explained that it will be no closer to the water and the existing deck will stay the same. Garry stated if the rocks are not too
big to move, the Kennedy’s would like a concrete foundation. PB discussed the blueprint and it will remain the same. PB also stated that the 30% expansion rule does not apply. SB asked if there was pavement beside the store and Garry said it was gravel. PB suggests that Garry speak to Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District before he begins to discuss slowing down water runoff. Motion to accept project as presented with the condition that Garry’s going to check in with Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District, re; a Soil Erosion Control Plan and present that information to RS in writing. SB/MM – Unanimous.
Residence Based Business
1. None.
Site Plan Applications
1. Dan Simoneau – R7, Lot 16 – Dan Simoneau not attending per a phone message TT got from Valerie Simoneau. They are getting paperwork in order and will be in touch when they have everything together. PB received the Storm Water Management report from DEP and decided they would take the report home and review it on their own. PB stated they would like to add this report to public records. TT will put a copy in the files.
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Subdivision Application
1. None.
Miscellaneous
1. Jason Edwards - R8, Lot 29 - Returning for a Variance on Hardship, re; underground electrical service. Jason is looking to build a new house on Bell Hill Road. PB read from prior month minutes to determine what paperwork Jason was to return with and they found he was to come back with paperwork showing non acceptance of Perk test with the site plan and the deed stating Right of Way. The PB reviewed documents submitted and felt he fulfilled all requirements. Motion to grant Jason his Variance on Hardship due to topography, with the condition that once he reaches suitable topography he shall go under ground from there. DP/MM-Unanimous.
NOTE: On March 21, 2006, the following correction was made: Board wishes to change word “variance” to “waiver” as per Town of Otisfield Building Ordinance, section 3, letter N. This change will be notarized.
2. General Permit Application for CEO – PB discussed this with RS and RS feels the Land Use Application should be the common submittal as is. RS will look over application to see if anything is missing and submit any changes if any to TT to work on with PB members at next workshop.
3. Building Permit checklist – TT will check with Mark Cyr to see if he has copies of this form on disk and if he does, PB would like to add, #5, item D - All exterior Elevations.
4. The PB Workshop was discussed and will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2005 from 7:00 – 9:00PM. The board discussed possible Site-walks and Public Hearings and found there was no need to schedule anything at this time.
5. PB would like to ask CEO, about Robert Guy, R6, Lot 43, building a garage in a flood zone. Next PB meeting, put on agenda to discuss his progress.
6. Maureen Purdy, Vice Chair of Ordinance Committee discussed the confusion on the right of way for setting overhead electrical poles. She stated the committee’s research indicates the ROW is the land immediately “next to the road” that the town or state maintains. Per Maureen Perdy, committee member Beth Damon believes you have (1) additional pole beyond the ROW. RS disagrees. He believes that if you need to set a pole beyond the ROW, then you have to go underground. PB would like something in writing from the Ordinance Committee, even if it states unresolved at this time.
7. PB would like TT to add Job Description for secretary to the workshop agenda.
8. PB would like TT to discuss with Marianne, the budget for (5) new PB Manuals from MMA.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 PM. DP/MM – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Recording Sec.
Approved by: _________________,
Rick Micklon, Chair,
Otisfield Planning Board
Approved on: _________________,
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