1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:45PM.
2. Attendance: Members present were Chairman, Rick Micklon, Vice Chair, Stan Brett,
Dan Peaco, Maureen Howard, Mike McAllister, Shirley Hamilton, Alternate – Recording Secretary & CEO, Zak Horton.
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
A. Planning Board minutes from May 16, 2006, Motion to accept. SB/MH - Unanimous
5. Discussion & Comments from public:
A. None.
6. Shoreland Zoning Applications:
A. Scott Owens representing Robert DeSalvo, DBA Outpost – Map U2, Lot 35. Commercial/Site Plan Review - ZH is ok with Erosion plan by a licensed person for the Outpost. Lenny and Marianne say yes it is Commercial, but we have no document. Until further information is brought forward we have to deem it commercial. Motion to approve the remodel as presented with CEO overseeing the work. SB/MH - Unanimous. ZH addressed parking for the Outpost; he stated that the abutter wants to put up a fence during his stay. RM: Parking problems after PB approval, are a civil matter- parking and non- parking signs will be put up. SB/MH Approved-Unanimous.
B. Sam’s Landing: RM: Sam’s Landing never came before the PB, but went to DEP and asked for a Permit by Rule. (Hal Ferguson) HF: presented Ad Hoc Committee recommendations to the PB as previously presented to BOS. (See submitted Memo May 17th)~~Sam’s Landing 100’ x100’ access to Saturday Pond is under direction of Otisfield BOS. Elaine Doble-Verrill: Why is the dock along side the shore and not jutting out? HF: It is that way to help stop erosion and make it easier for putting in and taking out small boats. Jim and Anita Washburn: Their understanding of Sam and Helen’s intent was for the bathing and swimming spot to be for Otisfield residence only.~Carl Anderson: Will the plans for Sam’s Landing be made by a third Party?~~HF/RM: Yes, a
professional engineer in conjunction with DEP and then it will have to come before the BP for approval. Don Verrill: His concern is will this set a precedence of this process; are there any repercussions, ramifications to the previous contractors of this act?~~RM: Yes, the DEP fee is to be doubled to $110-$112.~~Public: Who did this act, is it public knowledge? RM: Yes it is public knowledge, Tom Kennison and Dale Verrill were involved.~~Public: Were the BOS involved? RM, the BOS were told about this and told the presenter to apply for a permit only. Al Sirois:~His concern was about the sand on the road to Sam’s, how did it get there, it’s a problem on our property as well, but we have been dealing with it.~~Is the erosion of sand from the 100x100? RM: Tires can bring sand in over time. Jacinth Sirois: Wasn’t there a town official involved?~RM: The Road Commissioner was there, but he did not cut any trees, nor authorize the cutting. He was asked about where the
contractor could dump the dead trees and stumps. Maureen Purdy:~The IF&W’s mandate is to stock as many ponds as they can.~~They have 10% public access ponds in Maine.~Why public access at Sam’s Landing?~~RM: We use other town’s ponds and one of the major reasons the State did not approve our comprehensive plan is because of limited public access to our water bodies. MP: Why not have Public Access on some of our other larger ponds? Discussion: Public vs. Residence use only.
Frank Blauvelt:~~Discussed Sam’s intent and he wants IF&W not to gain access. HF: stated that if it was public maybe they would not put in a large ramp and hope only small boats would be put in. Mr. Henderson:~~Where do large boats get launched? RM: They get launched from private docks, Great Oaks and Pond View Estates. Additional Note:~~It will take 7 days to open the beach, but 5 weeks for permits and to take care of all the damage.
7. Residence - Based Business Applications:
A. Rick Micklon – Letter presented RE: The Residence Based Business Application process for the BOS to approve. Submittal provided.
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. None
9. Subdivision Applications:
A. Craig Higgins – R9, Lot 38 - Preliminary review for a (14) lot subdivision. Motion for Preliminary Plan Approval for Pleasant Lake Overlook with DEP storm H20 Management approval prior to final PB approval. DP/MM - Unanimous.
10. Discussion & comments from CEO:
A. PB discussion with CEO Re: Alan Renfrew requirements for a permit for a subdivision. ZH stated he is building and renting the 1st house and prepared a lot for the 2nd house. He will need a subdivision review when he wants to build the 3rd house.
B. Back taxes of landowners, can we give them permits to build? RM to research.
C. Appointments, Vacancies and Term Limits: Memo submitted to BOS.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Next regular meeting June 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM.
12. Discussion & comments from board:
A. None.
13. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. MH/MM– Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary.
Approved by: ____________________________________
Rick Micklon, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board
Approved on: _______________________
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