Town of Otisfield
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2011
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 6:55 PM.
2. Attendance: Members present were, Chair – Stan Brett, Vice Chair - Dan Peaco, Beth Damon, Herb Olsen & Alternates - David McVety & Rick Jackson. (Absent: Recording Secretary- Karen Turino) *Dave McVety moved up as a voting member.
Code Enforcement Officer: Richard St. John *Absent
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer: Rick Micklon
Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes from November 15, 2011 *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. None.
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. US Cellular: Map R2, Lot 8A - Application for a permit to construct a telecommunications facility at Scribner Hill Road. KJK Wireless represents the permitting interests of US Cellular in Otisfield. The property owner has agreed to lease a 236’ x 119’ area to applicant to construct a facility that will include a 75’ x 75’ fenced in compound, a 180’ tower, 9 antennas, a 12’x20’equipment shelter and associated equipment. Applicant also proposes to construct an access road and add utility lines for telephone and electric service. Bob Gashlin, US Cellular, Maine RSA # 1 Inc. reviewed site plan w/ the PB. Radiofrequency plots were sited and their criteria included 1) coverage, 2) connectivity and 3) capacity. Bob met w/ CEO in October. No application is required but CEO
recommended he provide a letter according to the Town of Otisfield Wireless Telecommunications Facility Siting Ordinance. (submitted into public record) *FCC license needs to be submitted. * A gate at the beginning of the gravel driveway will be put in place for safety concerns. * Motion to deem this complete upon CEO receiving the check and the FCC license. HO/DP – Unanimous
Public meeting will be January 17th at 7:00 PM, then regular meeting to follow. TT will notify abutters. If mailing cost is more than $100.00, the applicant has agreed to pay the difference.
9. Subdivision Application:
A. None.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. None.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Regular Meeting January 17, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
12. Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A. None.
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. Town of Otisfield Wireless Telecommunications Facility Siting Ordinance: An Application should be developed. PB members agree to have a future workshop on this. All agree that the fee should be removed from Ordinance. *Tabled until an upcoming meeting.
14. Pending Applications:
A. None.
15. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. DP/DMc – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft
Recording Secretary
Approved by: Stan Brett, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board
Approved on: January 17, 2011
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