TOWN OF POLAND
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF
October 26, 2010
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chuck Finger called the October 26th, meeting of the Poland Planning Board to order at 6:35 PM. Members present were: Carl Duchette, Bob Brown, Chuck Finger, George Greenwood and Jim Porter. Member absent with notification was Bruce Uldall. J. Porter will be a voting member this evening. Attached to the minutes is a list of the public who attended the meeting.
II. Minutes
Minutes of September 14, 2010.
Minutes were not voted on.
Minutes of September 28
2:48
Motion: On a motion by B. Brown and seconded by G. Greenwood to approve the minutes of September 28, 2010.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 4-0. Voting for: C. Finger, B. Brown, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter. Carl was not present for that meeting and did not vote.
III._ Unfinished Business
IV. New Business
- Affordable Homes, Inc. Sketch & Site Plan Review, Map 11, Lot 5. Expansion of Northern Spring Mobile Home Park by 7 units.
Michael Deyling from Summit Engineering was there to represent Affordable Homes. Mike talked about the 50’ buffer, the two septic tanks and also talked about the Nitrate analysis which was a concern of Bob Faunce for the additional lots. Mike addressed the memo from Fire/Rescue Chief Bosse concerning a fire pond. Mike said there is a fence around the pond and that considering putting in a dry hydrant and make sure the turnaround is sufficient to get a vehicle down there. Topics discussed were: existing fire pond, possible dry hydrant, buffer zone, new road, water purification system, wells, septic tanks etc. The Tibbetts were at the meeting and as an abutter to the park wanted to know how close the new road would be to their property line. C. Duchette asked about the buffer area nearest the road. Mark Bosse addressed the current fire
pond and the department’s requirements. Orrin Welch suggested that he plant some fast growing pine trees to buffer out light and sight.
C. Finger went through the checklist.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by B. Brown to consider the Northern Springs Mobil Home Park expansion Sketch plan checklist as 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 send this application to Third Party Review.
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 table the Northern Spring Application for further details.
Discussion: Mike asked about submitting requested info and the next Planning Board meeting.
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood and J. Porter.
V. Recognition of Visitors not scheduled on the Agenda
VI. Planning Board Business
1:01:45
The Planning Board held a workshop from 6:30 to 7PM and discussed workshop items:
- Signs
- Clarify definition of a stream to make it the same as the state’s definition.
Fire-Rescue Chief Mark Bosse was not present for the earlier discussion so the Board decided to talk with Mark after hearing the application from Northern Springs.
Robert Faunce Invoice # 41 dated October 21, 2010
2:01:40
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by B. Brown to pay Bob Faunce’s October 21st invoice #4 in the amount of $1 2,903.50
Discussion: It was pointed out an error was made to the amount of the invoice. The correct invoice amount was $ 2,903.50. Correction was made and signed.
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood and J. Porter.
VII. CEO-Communications
Heather McNally, CEO, informed the Planning Board that there would be another major subdivision coming for review in the near future. Brookdale village is looking to expand.
VIII. Recording Secretary Business
IX. Any Other Business
XII. Adjourn
2:08:00
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: B. Brown, B. Uldall, 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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