Town of Otisfield
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2007
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 October 16, 2007. Motion to accept minutes. DP/SB – (4) Agree, (1) Abstention – (MH)
5. Discussion & Comments from public:
A. None.
6. Residence - Based Business Applications:
A. None.
7. Shoreland Zoning Applications:
A. Ronald & Linda Libby, Map U01 Lot 017. (Saturday Pond) Requesting 25' setback of Gazebo. RECONSIDERATION ~ Mike Morse – Maine DEP asked PB to reconsider this application. PB cannot grant a variance. RM: Due to additional information being presented to him, after the vote of approval, he wishes to discuss reconsidering this application. Motion that the PB reconsider this particular application. RM/DP – (4) agree – (1) Abstention (MH) RM requests update from CEO. RStJ: To the best of his knowledge, the building is the same size. The shed doesn’t show up on the tax card, but he’s assuming it has been there just as long. Gazebo expansion will be no closer to the shoreline then the current structure.
Discussion: Expansion will be permanently located.They can have a more permanent foundation or not, it will still count as expansion. Motion that we deny the application for a detached Gazebo and allow the applicant to resubmit the application w/ a detached structure under the 30% expansion rule w/ the following (3) conditions, 1) the camp has not already been expanded by 30% or more of its floor areas and volume as it existed on January, 1, 1989. 2) The gazebo expansion would not cause the camp to be expanded by 30% or more in floor area or volume as the structure existed on January 1, 1989 and 3) the gazebo expansion would be no closer to the shoreline than the existing camp. RM/SB – Unanimous. CEO will work w/ the Libby’s on a new application, should they consider to move forward.
B. Tim & Cathy McMullen, Represented by Michael Bryer. Map U09, Lot 028, (Thompson Lake) Replacement of a conforming structure outside the 100' setback. Current structure was built in approx. 1980. PB Discussion: New construction is required to go underground with the electrical line, the last 25’ from structure. Mr. Bryer: Due to topography and where the pole needs to be located, the underground distance will be more like 55’– 60’. CEO: Structure is outside the 100’ so the 30% expansion does not apply. Motion that we accept the application as submitted w/ the stipulation they have underground service to the house. SB/MM – Unanimous.
C. Camp Arcadia – Anne Fritts. Map R10 Lot 017, (Pleasant Lake) 30% Expansion of a non-conforming structure within the 100' setback. Anne Fritts: (2) buildings classified as (1) building because they were connected. CEO: Approx. 17% expansion on sq. footage and volume. Motion to accept application as presented. SB/MH – Unanimous.
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. None.
9. Subdivision Application:
A. None.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. None.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Workshop with DEP - December 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM.
B. Planning Board Meeting December 18, 2007 at 7:00 PM.
12. Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A. Bailey’s will be moved to the December 18th meeting due to the DEP workshop on the 4th.
B. Wetland maps are here for review within 30 days. Any and all volunteers are welcome.
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. Beginning with Habitat will be presenting the town with a set of maps on November 28 at 6:30 PM at Town Office. Their website gives info on what the maps will contain - should have some info that would be helpful with Subdivision, Shoreland, Planning, etc.
14. Pending Applications:
15. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM. DP/MM – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted, Tanya Taft, Secretary. Approved by: Rick Micklon, Chair Otisfield Planning Board~ Approved on: 12/04/07 |
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