Poland Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
September 27, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carl Duchette called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Jim Porter, Robert Brown, William Willett, and Alternate William Foster present. William Foster will be a voting member tonight. Vice Chairman George Greenwood and Alternate Norman Davis were absent with notice.
MINUTES
Member Brown makes a motion to approve the minutes of August 23, 2011 as presented, seconded by member Willett. Discussion: None
Vote: 5 – YES 0 – NO
Member Willett makes a motion to approve the minutes of September 13, 2011 as presented, seconded by member Foster. Discussion: None
Vote: 4 – YES 0 – NO (Carl Duchette, Jim Porter, William Willett and William Foster)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Matthew and Margaret New: Formal Shoreland Application – Map 31 Lot 24B/24C
- Property owner Matt New is present and would like to make a garage. Member Willett states he doesn’t have enough road frontage and that the septic tank location is wrong on the submitted plot plan. He would like Mr. New to resubmit detailed maps with proper footage and fill out the point system for phosphorous calculations. The board is in agreement. Chairman Carl Duchette also recommends they contact Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation and requests a copy of the deed be filed with the application. Member Willett makes a motion to table the application until a detailed plot plan can be submitted, along with the deed and phosphorous calculations. Member Porter seconds the motion. Discussion: None
Vote: 5 – YES 0 - NO
David and Mary Eshelman: Formal Shoreland Application – Map 37 Lot 3
- Property owner David Eshelman is present and would like to build a new camp that will be slightly further away from lake and slightly smaller in design. Phosphorous calculations are done by Chairman Carl Duchette and they meet the minimum points.
- Gary Russell – neighbor, questions whether foundation under new building will be blasted… applicant says no blasting will take place. He also asks whether there is a well on the property, the applicant states there is no well it is a lake water system, pumped from lake.
- Member Porter makes a motion to approve the application as submitted making a condition that they speak with Androscoggin Soils and Water and follow any recommendations they make, member Brown seconded. Discussion: None
Vote: 5 – YES 0 - NO
Cliff Anderson: Informational – Map 5 Lot 16 Sublot B3
- Cliff Anderson is present to ask questions about one conforming lot but would like to make it into two conforming lots. Chairman Duchette states separation would more than likely be approved as long as minimum lot size and road frontage can be maintained on both lots. He also questions whether he can give a right of way to his three lots through lot 14… Chairman Duchette states he doesn’t see a problem with the ROW easements; it’s a legal matter at the time of sale and transfer. Chairman Duchette reminds him that he will need to come before the Planning Board for the driveway on the property because it will be within the shoreland frontage.
Gregory and Nancy Morin: Formal Shoreland Application – Map 31 Lot 25A & 8A
- Mike Gotto is present to represent the Morins. Member Willett refers to 507.1.C about two parcels of land that can’t be joined together to meet the criteria. Mr. Gotto states that it was required to combine them together forever based on a 1985 decision by the DEP. Member Porter asks who owns the right of way on the property, most likely it as an easement highway according to Mr. Gotto. Chairman Duchette questions how many square foot are within the 100 ft, Mr. Gotto states he is not sure but it will be increased but it is still below the 1500 sq ft. allowed. Member Porter makes a motion to approve the application as presented and member Brown seconds. Discussion: Member Willett states he will abstain from vote as he feels he is not qualified.
Vote: 4 – YES 0 – NO 1 - ABSTAIN
William Dorr: Formal Shoreland Application – Map 36 Lot 4
- Stuart Davis is present representing William Dorr. Member Willett brings to the board that Mr. Davis has done work for him, board feels he can be impartial. Member Porter also states Mr. Davis has done work for him. The applicant asks the board what preferred location they would like to see the structure built. Members of the board come to a consensus that site 1 would be the best option making it 70’ instead of 38’. The applicant was looking for no additional information tonight. Chairman Duchette reminds them to include the pending septic design, new layout design and abutter notifications for the next meeting. Phosphorous calculations were determined by the board. Chairman Duchette also recommended that they contact Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation. Member Porter makes a
motion to table the application pending septic design, new layout designs and abutter notifications which is seconded by member Willett. Discussion: None
Vote: 5 – YES 0 - NO
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mr. Aubrey Coffin – noticed no setbacks or lines on map for applicant Dorr. Curious what the setback is going to be for Dorr lot. Chairman Duchette answers that the ordinance states 50 feet but the Planning Board has the right to reduce. The proposed is 24 ft from the edge of the right of way. Carl states time to address this is at the next meeting during the applicants application review.
OTHER BUSINESS
Nikki Pratt – Tim Morin from Shaker Hill Nursery would like to move his proposed Planning Board meeting date from October 11 to November 22, 2011. All board members are in agreement that the meeting can be moved.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Brown made a motion at 8:37 PM to adjourn and member Porter seconded. Discussion: None
Vote: 5 – YES 0-NO
Recorded by Nikki Pratt
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