1 CALL TO ORDER

Chairman, Jeffrey Timberlake called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. Those Members present were Mr. Timberlake, Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson and Raymond Lavoie. Board Members Shirley Twitchell and Margaret Imber arrived at 7:02pm. Board Member R. Edward Morris was not present. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was also present this evening.

2 OLD BUSINESS:

A TWENTY-MILE OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION

Mr. Maloney stated that the applicant is not present this evening and that the applicant asked to have this project tabled until the February 2009 Planning Board meeting. The Board Members agreed to have this item tabled until the February 2009 Planning Board meeting.

B PINEWOOD ESTATES AMENDMENT-FINDINGS OF FACTS

Mr. Maloney stated that this amendment was for the redesign of the turnaround and that this amendment had been discussed at the November and December Planning Board meetings. Mr. Maloney briefly reviewed the Findings of Facts for Amendment #2 and stated that lots 4 and 9 shall not be further divided for perpetuity. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Findings of Facts for Amendment #2. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Findings of Facts for Amendment #2 for Pinewood Estates.

3 NEW BUSINESS:

A LINDA RAYMOND-SITE REVIEW SKETCH PLAN

Ms. Linda Raymond addressed the Planning Board and stated that she would like to open a bottle redemption at her place of residence, which is located at 88 Mill Hill Road. This residence is near the GAR Hall in North Turner. Mr. Maloney stated that he has looked at the site and suggested a site walk be scheduled. Mr. Maloney stated that this use was permitted in this area. Mr. Maloney stated that he had some concerns about parking and a turnaround. Ms. Raymond stated that the driveway would be widened to accommodate ample parking and a turnaround. It was then agreed upon by all to schedule a site walk for Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10:00am. Mr. Doug Mason, an abutter, raised some concerns about possible setback issues. Mr. Timberlake then explained how the procedure works with regards to input from any abutters. Mr. Timberlake stated that a Public Hearing would be held on February 11, 2009, which would address any questions from the abutters. Mr. Timberlake also stated to Mr. Mason that he should put his concerns in writing and submit them to the Planning Board before their next workshop so they could review his concerns.

4PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

Mr. Timberlake stated that the proposed Ordinance Amendments would be discussed in a workshop at the close of this meeting. A Public Hearing date for the Proposed Ordinance Amendments was set for February 11, 2009 at 7:00pm.

5 CEO REPORT

No action required.

6 REVIEW OF THE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 10, 2008

Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Minutes from the December 10, 2008 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Mark Morris seconded the motion. The Board Members voted 4 in favor and 2 abstentions to accept the December 10, 2008 Planning Board Minutes. Mr. Timberlake and Mr. Lavoie abstained from voting because they were not present at the December 10, 2008 meeting.

7 REVIEW OF PLANNER ESCROW

No action required.

8 OTHER ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Mr. Williams stated that 15 letters have been sent to the abutters with regards to the changes to the Resource Protection Ordinance.

9 ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.

Respectfully submitted by

Karen Wilcox

Recording Secretary