Town of Turner, Maine

Planning Board Minutes

January 9, 2008

 

 

1 CALL TO ORDER     

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

 

Mr. Timberlake stated that he was adding Pleasant View Acres Amendment Request to this evening’s agenda and that this item would be heard first.

 

Mr. Tom DuBois of Main-Land Development Consultants, Inc. is representing this project this evening.  Mr. Timberlake stated that Mr. DuBois is representing Ronald and Brenda Bussiere and Brian and Linda Gallagher.  Mr. Timberlake apologized that at last month’s discussion he did not realize that Mr. Fortin was not involved in this amendment request.  Mr. Timberlake stated that this amendment would be labeled as A-1.  Mr. DuBois stated that the purpose of this amendment is to revise the property lines on Lots 1, 2 & 14, to accommodate construction errors.  The well for Lot 14 is now in the common area, a portion of the driveway for Lot 1 is now on Lot 14, and a portion of the septic leach field for Lot 2 is now on Lot 1.  Subsequently, these changes will also affect the property lines and area of Lot 13 and the common area.  Mr. DuBois then referred to the actual changes on the revised plan.  Mr. Timberlake asked Mr. DuBois if there would be any more changes to this subdivision.  Mr. DuBois stated that he did not know the answer to this question.  There was then some discussion regarding plantings between the lots.  Mr. Maloney referred to the Findings of Facts regarding the plantings and everything appeared to be in order with regards to this amendment.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to amend only the lot lines on Lots 1, 2, 13 and 14 with Lot 13 having a 50-foot right of way.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted unanimously. 

 

2              OLD BUSINESS:

A             DICK’S AUTO BODY SALES – SITE REVIEW

Mr. Richard Deprey addressed the Planning Board and stated that this site would be located at 25 Fern Street and would be an addition of a 16 x 18-foot building to the existing structure, which is 54 x 40-feet.  This new structure would be for a small office.  This site is located in a commercial zone.  Mr. Deprey also stated that he would like to add used car sales to his existing business.  Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Application Completeness Checklist for Site Plan Review.  Mr. Maloney stated that items 8 and 42 were not applicable and he suggested waiving items 14, 30, 37, 46, 47 and 50.  Mr. Maloney then stated that all of the other items have been found complete.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to waive items 14, 30, 37, 46, 47 and 50.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted unanimously.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to find the Application Completeness Checklist for Site Plan Review complete.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted unanimously.  Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law with Conditions of Approval 1 through 9.  There was a discussion regarding square footage for the used cars.  It was stated that this area was shown on the plan.  Mr. Timberlake stated that at last month’s Public Hearing there were no comments.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Findings of Fact and the Conclusion of Law with Conditions 1 through 9.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted unanimously.

 

B             RIVERVIEW SUBDIVISION – PRELIMINARY PLAN

Mr. Tom DuBois from Main-Land Development Consultants, Inc. is representing this project this evening.  Mr. DuBois distributed a letter from Franklin Savings Bank with regards to the applicant’s financial capacity.  Mr. DuBois also distributed a copy of the Association By-Laws.  Mr. DuBois then stated that he had a discussion with the IF&W and that there is a 250-foot protection zone on lot 3.  Mr. DuBois also stated that if the existing house on lot 3 were to be rebuilt that a DEP permit would need to be secured because of this protected zone.  Mr. DuBois then stated that the “T” turnaround had been changed to secure more frontages.  Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval with Conditions 1 through 6.  There was a short discussion regarding the street name of Kay’s Way, there appears to be no issues.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval with Conditions of Preliminary Approval 1 through 6.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  There was then some discussion between Mr. DuBois and the Board Members regarding Condition 1.  It was agreed upon that the Planning Board shall waive the indication of test pits on the plan.  There are now Conditions 1 through 5.  Ms. Twitchell and Mr. Lavoie rescinded the original motion.  Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval with Conditions of Preliminary Approval 1 through 5.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted unanimously.  There was then some discussion on moving forward with final approval this evening.  It was decided that the Performance Guarantee agreement between the applicant and the Road Commissioner and the agreement with the Fire Department needs to be provided before Final Approval. 

 

3           NEW BUSINESS:

A              RUSSELL PACK-SKETCH PLAN-STREET CONSTRUCTION

             

No one is present to discuss this item this evening.

 

4               OTHER BUSINESS

A              PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

 

Mr. Mike Gotto of Sebago Technics is representing Turner Airpark, LLC with regards to a Zoning change.  Mr. Gotto stated that the purpose of this discussion is to ask the Planning Board to consider changing part of this property from Commercial to Rural 1.  Mr. Gotto then stated with Planning Board support, as outlined in Section 1.H of the Zoning Ordinances, his clients could avoid the preparation of a written petition requesting this change.  If the Planning Board agreed to the support of this change it would be brought before the Town meeting this April.  Mr. Kurt Youland then addressed the Planning Board and stated that the reason for this change was to be able to construct homes, which included an airplane hanger.  Mr. Youland stated that there is a need for this type of housing.  Mr. Gotto then explained that if the zoning change takes place the next steps would be for 3-lot subdivision.  It appears that a petition will not need to be presented at the Town meeting.  The Planning Board will add this request to the proposed ordinance changes.

 

The Board Members then agreed to hold a Public Hearing on February 13, 2007 to discuss Global Tower Partners proposed cell tower and the Proposed Ordinance Amendments.    

 

Mr. Maloney distributed a new package to the Planning Board with all of the changes discussed/required at last month’s meeting.  The Planning Board Members agreed to review this package at a workshop after this evening’s meeting.

 

Mr. Maloney then asked if the Planning Board would like to discuss making changes to the Shoreland Zoning.  The Board Members agreed to wait until 2009 for these changes. 

 

5             REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2007 AND 

                      DECEMBER 12, 2007

There was a discussion between the Board Members and Ms. Wilcox regarding whether there were enough votes at the December meeting to accept the November Minutes.  This discussion was prompted by a conversation Ms. Wilcox had with the Town office.  Mr. Timberlake stated that, yes; in fact there were enough votes to accept the November Minutes.  Mr. Timberlake stated that he would clarify any confusion over the votes with the Town office. 

 

Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Minutes from the December 12, 2007 Planning Board meeting.  Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion.  The Board Members voted 2 in favor and 3 abstentions to accept the December 12, 2007 Minutes.  Mr. Timberlake stated that, yes; the December Minutes had been accepted.

 

6             CEO REPORT

No action required.

 

7                PLANNER ESCROW

No action required.

 

      8                ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted.  The meeting adjourned at 8:34pm.

           

 

      Respectfully submitted by

      Karen Wilcox

      Recording Secretary