TOWN OF POLAND
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF
November 9, 2010
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chuck Finger called the November 9th, 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. 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 October 26, 2010
2:48
Motion: On a motion by G. Greenwood and seconded by B. Brown to accept the minutes of October 26, 2010 with one exception.
Discussion: An error was made in the minutes regarding the total amount of Bob Faunce’s invoice. 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.
III. Workshop
2:55
- Rosemary Roy addressed the Board concerning the reformatting of the Comprehensive Land Use Code. The Board members were given samples of the new formatting and discussion ensued.
- Fire-Rescue Chief Mark Bosse addressed the Board regarding the NFPA 1142 handout titled “Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, 2007 Edition. Some of the topics discussed were: Holding tanks, Cisterns, water sources, integrity of holding tanks, sprinklers.
IV._ Unfinished Business
V. New Business
43:17
- 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 said at the last meeting there were issues to be dealt with. He talked about the dry pond, vegetative buffer, and storm water. A letter from the Tibbettes was addressed. C. Finger went through the submission checklist.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by B. Brown to consider the submission checklist for Northern Springs Mobile Home Park, Map 11, Lot 5 as complete.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
C. Finger went through the Finding of Facts.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by B. Brown to approve the Northern Springs Mobile Home Park, Map 11, Lot 5 as presented with closing boilerplate and no additional conditions.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 5-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, G. Greenwood, and J. Porter.
The Mylars were signed.
- Brian Merrill, Modification to existing Subdivision, Wedgewood estates. Map 6, Lot 48, Sublot 19.
G. Greenwood recused himself from this item as he has business dealing with Brian Merrill.
Brian Merrill explained to the Board that when the foundation hole had been dug the future owners showed up and asked if the house could be positioned differently. Once the foundation was changed it caused a 14 inch breach into the 15’ buffer zone.
Motion: On a motion by C. Duchette and seconded by B. Brown to approve the setback change requested for Sublot 19 in Wedgewood Estates, Map 6, Lot 48, Sublot 19.
Discussion: None
Action: Motion carried 4-0 in favor. Voting for: C. Duchette, B. Brown, C. Finger, and J. Porter.
- David Hodgkin, Informational, Map 8, Lot 69. Put mobile home on pad.
The mobile home that was on this lot burned down and was demolished. The lot is in Resource Protection. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board that the replacement mobile home be positioned as far away from the brook as possible. Also Mr. Hodgkin was informed that he would need to see the CEO for permits.
VI. Recognition of Visitors not scheduled on the Agenda
VII. Planning Board Business
VIII. CEO-Communications
1:40:05
Heather McNally, CEO, told the Board that she had heard from Thompson Rolec for Industrial Subdivision, located on the Lewiston Junction Rd, and that they would like to present their application at the next meeting. Also Heather said she has a contractor list with which she sends out new information as it becomes available and that anyone wishing to go on the list should call the CEO office.
X. Any Other Business
C. Finger said the new waterline is done. He announced that anyone wishing to hook up to the water line should contact the Mechanic Falls Water Department at 345-5351. If the cost is prohibitive it may be possible to receive help through Community Concepts and to contact Rosemary Roy at the town office.
There is a Business after Hours coming up on the 18th of November
XI. Adjourn
1:44:11
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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