Town of Otisfield
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2008
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:07 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
Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft ~ Absent
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
A. Meeting Minutes from December 18, 2007.
Motion to accept minutes. DP/MH (4) In Favor & (1) Abstention (SB)
5. Discussion & Comments from public:
A. None.
6. Residence - Based Business Applications:
A. None.
7. Shoreland Zoning Applications:
None
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. None.
9. Subdivision Application:
A. None
10. Miscellaneous:
A. Town of Otisfield & Maine DEP Workshop for 2008 Shoreland Zoning Issues
Mike Morse, Assistant Shoreland Zoning Coordinator
DEP – Southern Maine Regional Office, Portland
Members of the following Boards: Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, & Board of Appeals
Members of Ordinance Committee & Conservation Committee
A presentation by Mike Morse was reviewed and discussed regarding 2007-2008 issues being addressed within Otisfield’s Shoreland Zoning. Group discussions centered on Conforming & Non-conforming Structures, Lot Coverage, Basement Expansions, 30% Expansions & the proper calculations for square footage & cubic footage, Tree Cutting & Vegetation Plans, allowance for Reconstruction and Renovation, Appeals Board issues pertaining to SZ applicants, and open Questions & Answers.
This collaboration was part of an on-going effort to keep the communication lines open between Otisfield & Maine DEP. Both parties agree to continue to work as partners in future construction and applications within the town’s Shoreland Zoning District.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Meeting February 5, 2008 at 7:00PM
12. Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A. Activity is low. Typical winter lull.
B. Numerous subdivision applications forthcoming.
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. DP: Would like to review the process and procedure for the “Filing of 30% expansion certificates at the Registry of Deeds”. Board agrees to put this on the next agenda under Miscellaneous. Tanya & Rich will assist in the process.
14. Pending Applications:
15. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48 PM. DP/MH – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary.
Approved by:
Rick Micklon, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board~
Approved on:02/05//08
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