Town of Otisfield
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2008
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.
2. Attendance: Members present were Chair - Stan Brett, Vice Chair - Dan Peaco, Recording Secretary - Mike McAllister, Herb Olsen, Beth Damon, Alternate - Karen Turino and Alternate - Dave McVety.
Code Enforcement Officer: Richard St. John
Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2008. Motion to accept minutes. DP/HO – Unanimous.
5. Discussion & Comments from public:
A. None.
6. Residence - Based Business Applications:
A. None.
7. Shoreland Zoning Applications:
A. Ian & Maureen Johnson, Represented by Ken Bartow, Bartow Construction, Inc. - Map U2, Lot 17 (Thompson Lake) Reconstruction of a~non-conforming structure in SLZ. PB members, applicants and public had a site-walk prior to meeting. Ken Bartow recapped: The proposed footprint is less non-conforming than the existing structure. Applicants would like to tear down existing “seasonal” cottage and replace it in the same location. DOT letter submitted into public record. CEO: New structure is no closer to the resource, and will be approximately one foot in from each side, hence, the structure will be less non-conforming from both sides and rear than existing structure. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention placed a stipulation that structure stay summer
SEASONAL in their variance approval. New structure uses 11.7% allowable floor space expansion; volume is increasing by 29.9%. DP: Damaged trees should be removed. CEO: Supervision of tree removal and replanting will take place. The future Revegetation Plan will need CEO approval. RM, BOS suggests using Merle Ring, State Forester who lives in Otisfield as a resource for the town. HO mentioned concern if permit fees covered the additional inspections this project will require. Motion to accept the application as presented with the condition of CEO approval of Revegetation Plan and installation before occupancy. MM/DP – Unanimous.
B. Anne Fritts, Camp Arcadia, Map R10, Lot 017 (Pleasant Lake) Camping shelter construction more than 100' from lake. Tree removal will need to be done to place new structures behind the 100’ setback. Former structures were within 30’ of water, but were removed about 10 years ago. MM: Thinks she should be back beyond 100’ because they have the space to do so. BD: Agrees w/ MM and thinks applicant should be beyond the 100’. DP: Agrees, She has the land and must follow Town Ordinance. Motion for approval if they place structure back behind the 100’ line. HO/DP – Unanimous.
C. Lorraine Rosenblum, Map U03, Lot 012 (Thompson Lake) 30% Expansion within 100’. Front part of house is within 100’ of the shoreline. As of January 1, 1989 no expansion within 100’ setback had been done. CEO: Minor existing erosion issues and final septic design will be worked out w/ applicant. Motion to accept application as presented. DP/MM – Unanimous.
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. None.
9. Subdivision Application:
A. Pleasant Lake Overlook, Represented by Tom DuBois, Main-Land Dev. Map R9, Lot 38
Major Subdivision (14) lots. 1.92 acres designated as recreational area. Preliminery Plan Review. *Applicant not in attendance. CEO explained the applicant is in e-mail communication with town appointed peer review Scott Williams.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. Workshop PB Policies & Bylaws. PB to review edits made to Otisfield Bylaws at prior meeting. *Tabled until next meeting.
B. Update PB Manuals: *Tabled until next meeting.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Meeting September 2, 2008 @ 7:00 PM. – Workshop
12. Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A. None
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. None
14. Pending Applications:
A.
15. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM. MM/DP – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary.
Approved by:
Stan Brett, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board~
Approved on:09/02/08
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