Town of Otisfield
Regular Planning Board Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2012
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order at 9:05 PM.
2. Attendance: Members present were, Chair – Stan Brett, Vice Chair - Dan Peaco, Recording Secretary- KarenTurino, Herb Olsen, Beth Damon & Alternates - David McVety & Rick Jackson.
Code Enforcement Officer: Richard St. John
Planning Board Secretary: Tanya Taft
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes from December 20, 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. Public Meeting was held tonight. At last meeting this application was deemed complete upon CEO receiving the check and the FCC license. TT confirmed receipt of both items. FAA approval submitted into public record stating marking and lighting are not necessary for aviation safety. Bob reiterated that the State Historic Preservation Commission is required. Without this SHIPO no construction can take place.
Discussion: All board members agree that there was a good crowd tonight with good questions and concerns. The FD and the Town are requesting that a repeater be added at a height to be negotiated for public safety and public works. All Planning Board members agreed. SB: Asked the board if they wanted to review the ordinance point by point and all board members felt it was not necessary as it was done in December’s meeting.
*Motion to accept this application w/ (4) conditions of approval listed below. BD/DP – Unanimous.
1) Provide a final plan to the CEO showing a gate located at the entrance of the access road / at the Scribner Hill intersection.
2) Provide a bond acceptable to the town in the event of removal
3) Applicant will only test the generator during business hours of 8 AM – 5 PM on a Tues, Wed. or Thur.
4) With the condition Public Safety can utilize the tower contingent upon mutual agreeable contract.
9. Subdivision Application:
A. None.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. None.
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Regular Meeting February 21, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
12.Discussion & comments from Code Enforcement Officer:
A. None.
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. None.
14. Pending Applications:
A. None.
15. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. DP/DMc – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Taft
Recording Secretary
Approved by: Stan Brett, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board
Approved on: February 21, 2012
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