Town of Otisfield
Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2007
1.Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.
2.Attendance:Members present were Chairman, Rick Micklon, Vice Chair, Stan Brett,
Dan Peaco, Maureen Howard, Mike McAllister, & Shirley Hamilton, Alternate / Recording
Secretary
Code Enforcement Officer: Richard St. John and Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft
3.Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4.Secretary’s Report:
A.Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2007. Motion to accept minutes. DP/MH –Unanimous.
5.Discussion & Comments from public:
A. None
6.Residence - Based Business Applications:
A.None.
7.Shoreland Zoning Applications:
A. Charles A. Grasso, Map U7, Lot 19B. Application to rebuild a bunkhouse on Thompson Lake. Ross Cudlitz, P.E., present to answer questions regarding structure setting “after the fact” or “before the fact. Would the location be the same? Ross: Yes, the structure is where it was, same location, and you already have impervious area, so it is practical to remain where it is. RM disclosed that he is on the Board of Supervisors for the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Ross is the County Engineer. He wanted to be sure no one had any issues regarding bias or conflict of interest. PB: No objections. CEO, Mr. Grasso and Hal Ferguson visited site today. The existing “outhouse” is conforming and over 100’ from lake. A structure can be placed on either side of
out-house. It is the CEO’s opinion that the most practical place for septic system is under the energized power lines. He found no other septic system location that was practical. PB moved to the Conclusions of Law. Please see separate document for details. *Motion to approve the application. MH/MM – (4) Yes (1) No -D.P. Conditions and fines have been placed in the Conclusions of Law documentation.
8.Site Plan Applications:
A.Shannon Dorr, Map R13, Lot 47K. Application for a sand or gravel pitt. *Applicant not in attendance, but concerned abutter’s are. Letter from Carl & Janet Gardner submitted into public record. Mr. Gardner voiced his concerns as stated in letter. CEO has been to site. There would be a set back from the street. Applicant is applying for sand and or gravel. Currently, no minimum size in our ordinance. Brad LaRoche and Deralyn Rennix voiced their concerns, which includes the subcontracting company conducting business on-site that may not follow PB & State guidelines. This parcel of land is part of a subdivision named “Long View Meadows” and it may have
restrictions. RM: Requested CEO look up restrictions on subdivision, if any. RM: Public Hearing can most likely be expected.
9.Subdivision Application:
A. None.
10.Miscellaneous:
A.Storm Water Management issues added to the application next to Erosion Control with an example. (Ken Bartow’s suggestion) *Moved on discussion.
11.Upcoming Dates:
A.Planning Board Meeting March 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM.
12.Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A.None.
13.Discussion & comments from Board:
A.Ordinance Committee submittal on definitions. * Moved on discussion.
B.TT asks PB members if they would like to review applications ahead of time. PB stated they would like to give it a try. Therefore all submittals will be required by applicant (2) business days prior to posting agenda. *The Agenda is posted the Monday prior to meeting.
14.Pending Applications:
A.Craig Higgins – R9, Lot 38 - (14) lot subdivision (Pleasant Lake Overlook) 07.19.05
B.Dave Fowler – R10, Lot 26 - (25) lot subdivision (Poplar Ridge) 06.21.05
C.Robert Fogg – R9, Lot 54 - (14) lot subdivision. (Big Woods) 02.06.07
D.Robert Farthing– R5, Lot 28 - (6) lot subdivision - (Ahonen Subdivision) 07.18.05
15.Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 PM. MH/DP – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted, Tanya Taft, Secretary. Approved by: Rick Micklon, Chair Otisfield Planning Board Approved on: 3/06/2007
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