Town of Otisfield
Planning Board
Public Site Walk
August 19, 2008
Applicant Name: Ian & Maureen Johnson
Represented by Ken Bartow, Bartow Construction, Inc
Tax map: U2, Lot 17
Reasons for this site walk:
Issue regarding:
~ Reconstruction of a building within 100’ of the shoreline
~ 30% Expansion Determination
~ Greatest Practical Extent Determination
Falls under the responsibility of the Otisfield Planning Board
Addressed under Otisfield’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
Section 12 (NON-CONFORMANCE),
Letter C (Non-Conforming Structures)
Number 1 (Expansions)
Number 3 (Reconstruction or Replacement)
1. Call to order: The Site Walk was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Attendance:
PB Members present:
Chairman - Stan Brett
Vice Chair - Dan Peaco
Mike McAllister - Recording Secretary
Herb Olsen
Beth Damon
Karen Turino, Alternate
Dave McVety, Alternate
Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft
Code Enforcement Officer: Richard St. John
3. Introduction of Otisfield Board of Selectmen present at this meeting.
Hal Ferguson – Chair, & Rick Micklon * Mark Cyr not in attendance
4. Introduction of the applicants: Ian & Maureen Johnson
Represented by Ken Bartow, Bartow Construction, Inc.
Limited Residential District of the Shoreland Zone along Thompson Lake.
5. Introduction of any consultants attending on behalf of the Planning Board.
(Not in attendance at this time per the recommendation of the Board)
6. Public Attendance: Address Abutter
Curt Bailey Otisfield No
Andry Simon Otisfield Yes
Gerald Morris Otisfield No
Ian & Maureen Johnson Otisfield Applicant
Ken Bartow
Hal Ferguson, BOS Otisfield
Rick Micklon, BOS Otisfield
7. Discussion & Comments:
Site-Walk was opened by SB. PB observed & discussed erosion issues that may occur. Erosion control plan is in place. Greatest Practical Extent was discussed and from viewing the site all agreed that structure must stay at current location. MDEP is aware of this project and their input is the structure should NOT go any closer to the Lake. Demolishing structure will take approx. 6 weeks. Route 121 traffic may need to go down to one lane traffic. Ken plans to eliminate driveway. Old structure is inside MDOT ROW by about 2.5’, new structure will be about 2 feet from the MDOT line. Structure may end up w/ a crawl space, rocks will dictate what end result will be. MDOT, ROW stakes were identified. This will be a Seasonal Structure w/ a seasonal septic system. First floor of house will
be 7” higher. Structure will be less non-conforming from both sides and rear than existing structure. An independent remote retaining wall may be implemented. Revegetation Plan not designed at this time, but will be with the approval of the CEO. Stone drip edges will be used for storm-water runoff. Overhead wires prevent construction from taking place on the Rt. 121 side. Testing was done to make sure Rt. 121 won’t be compromised. No further discussions.
8. Adjournment: 6:50 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft, Secretary.
Approved by:
Stan Brett, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board~
Approved on: 09/02/08
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