TOWN OF POLAND
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF
JULY 13, 2010
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chuck Finger called the July 13th meeting of the Poland Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM. Members present were: Carl Duchette, Bob Brown, Chuck Finger, George Greenwood, and Jim Porter. Members absent with notification were Kristina Greenleaf and Bruce Uldall. Jim Porter will be a voting member this evening. Attached to the minutes is a list of the public who attended the meeting.
II. Election for Organization of the Board
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by G. Greenwood to elect C. Finger as Chairman.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 4-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, G. Greenwood and J. Porter.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by J. Porter to elect G. Greenwood as Vice Chairman.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 4-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger and J. Porter.
Motion: On a motion by G. Greenwood and seconded by B. Brown to elect C. Duchette as Secretary.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 4-0 in favor. Voting for: B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
III. Minutes
4:15
Minutes of June 22, 2010.
Motion: On a motion by G. Greenwood and seconded by J. Porter to approve the minutes of Jun 22, 2010 with the condition that the typo be fixed.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 3-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
IV._ Unfinished Business
- David & Elizabeth Carr, SLZ, Map 35, Lot 8. Replace existing 10x12 storage shed with new 10x12 shed, and 4x6 outhouse with 4x6 bathroom.
The Board had a Site Walk at the Carr’s property prior to the meeting this evening. There are some violations which will be addressed by the CEO, Heather McNally. The Board will not be reviewing this application until the issues have been addressed. The application will remain tabled.
V. New Business
12:50
- Sheri LaPointe, Site Review, Map 8, Lot 45. Change of Use.
Sherri told the Board that she was thinking of starting a caregivers group and utilize the building that way, or growing organic vegetables. Discussion ensued. C. Finger went through the checklist.
Motion: On a motion by G. Greenwood and seconded by B. Brown to consider Sheri LaPointe, Map 8, Lot 45, Empire Rd, change of use, submission checklist is complete.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
Motion: On a motion by G. Greenwood and seconded by B. Brown to approve the Green Therapy of Maine Sheri LaPointe for change of use at Map 8, Lot 45. with the following conditions:
- Standard boilerplate
- Anything presented written and or verbal that the approval has been granted for, is for the Land Use and that any building or reconstruction would require additional permits through the Code Enforcement Office
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
- Chris Michaud, SLZ, Map 33, Lot 17. Replace legally existing non-conforming structure with similar size structure, and location.
32:06
Chris addressed the Board and told them he owns a camp on Tripp Lake, and would like to move the camp back and reconstruct it. The Board discussed square footage of existing house, expectations for square footage for new house, floor area, property lines, deck size, tree cutting, leaving the ice berm in place, etc.
C. Finger went through the checklist.
Motion: On a motion by B. Brown and seconded by G. Finger that the checklist is complete.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by G. Greenwood to approve the Chris Michaud application as presented with the following conditions:
- Anything presented written and or verbal that the approval has been granted for, is for the Land Use and that any building or reconstruction would require additional permits through the Code Enforcement Office
SLZ boilerplate
- Anything verbal or written presented the applicant is bound to.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
VI. Recognition of Visitors not scheduled on the Agenda
VII. Planning Board Business
IX. CEO-Communications
X. Recording Secretary Business
XI. Any Other Business
1:13:24
- Cyndi Robbins and Peter Bolduc bought Chris Kimball’s gravel pit off Whaleback Drive. The Board discussed Cyndi’s letter dated June 22, 2010 to the Board discussing Cyndi and Peter’s primary uses for the lot and possible uses later on. Summit Engineering has done reclamation plan for the gravel pit. Anytime a gravel pit changes hands the new owner must go through the application process. C. Finger made the suggestion that one of the Summit Engineers meet with Bob Faunce.
- The Board suggested that the CEO office contact Terradyn Consultants about putting a package together to be presented to the Selectmen.
XII. Adjourn
1:29:01
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette, and seconded by B. Brown to adjourn
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
NOTE: THESE MINUTES ARE NOT VERBATIM. THEY ARE ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS THAT TOOK PLACE. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, THE TOWN OFFICE HAS AVAILABLE THE AUDIOTAPES AND ANY DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING BOARD REGARDING THIS MEETING.
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