Called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Mr. Gregg Varney. Mr. Varney then read the agenda. Those Members present were Mr. Varney, Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson, R. Edward Morris, Raymond Lavoie, Margaret Imber and Shirley Twitchell. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was also present this evening.
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BUSINESS:
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TWENTY-MILE OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION
Mr. Jason Courbron
and Mr. George Courbron from Survey Works,
Inc. are representing this project this evening.
Mr. Jason Courbron addressed the
Planning Board and stated that 2 new Conditions had been added to the
plan. These Conditions referred to
the wetlands impact and the permitted 40% cutting in the building
envelopes. Mr. Maloney then asked about
the phasing proposal. Mr.
Jason Courbron stated that Phase I would
have a common driveway serving Lots 1 and 7. Phase II would contain the
proposed completed, inspected road.
The road would be constructed after the first 2 lots were
sold. Phase III would have the road
paved and then the selling of the last 3 lots.
Mr. Maloney then stated that he has reviewed all of the
information provided by Mr. Jason Courbron.
Mr. Varney then stated that he would abstain from voting
because he was not a Planning Board Member during this site plan
review process. Mr. Maloney stated that he
believed preliminary approval could be granted this evening. Mr. Maloney then proceeded to
review the Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval.
There was a discussion regarding the dry hydrant located at
Due to the fact that the subdivision is approved for the development in three phases Section 8.3.F of the Subdivision Ordinance is not applicable.
Ms. Twitchell
made a motion to accept Preliminary Plan Subdivision Approval with
Conditions 1 through 19. Mr.
Lavoie seconded the motion. The
Board Members voted 6 in favor and 1 abstention to accept Preliminary
Plan Subdivision Approval with Conditions 1 through 19.
Mr. Varney abstained from voting because he was not a Planning
Board Member during the review of this plan.
There was then a discussion regarding a new document regarding
a current financial statement. Mr.
Jason Courbron stated that he would give
the Town of
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HANNAFORD PROJECT-SITE WALK REPORT
This agenda item will be heard after Other Business.
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
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EXPIRATION
Mr. Bruce Smith of Wauregan Farms & Exports addressed the Planning Board. Mr. Smith stated that the road has been started and is roughly graded. Mr. Smith also stated that the town has inspected the road, the utility lines are in and that paving has been scheduled for after July 4, 2009 and should be completed by July 18, 2009. Mr. Maloney then stated that this road construction would adhere to the substantial construction rule within 2 years of plan approval. Mr. Smith whole-heartedly stated that this construction would be done.
Recess taken from 7:37pm until 7:42pm to review the information provided by Mr. Maloney on the Site Walk Report for the Hannaford Brothers Co. project.
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HANNAFORD PROJECT-SITE WALK REPORT
There was a discussion among the Board Members regarding the driveway corner distances as well as a signalized versus a non-signalized intersection. There was also a discussion regarding the access to the abutter’s properties as well as to the Land Trust property. There was then some discussion regarding headlight glare from the delivery trucks. There was the mention of a possible easement issue. It was stated that Hannaford Brothers, Co. is investigating the possibility of an easement.
No action required.
Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Minutes from the May 13, 2009 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the May 13, 2009 Planning Board Minutes.
Mr. Williams reviewed the Planner Escrow and stated $158.00 should be refunded to Richardson Enterprises. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to refund Richardson Enterprises $158.00, Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to refund Richardson Enterprises $158.00
There was a discussion regarding the
scoping meeting held with the MDOT on the Hannaford Brothers, Co.
project. Mr. Maloney stated that those
present at this meeting were representatives from the MDOT, Town of
Turner Officials, representatives from Hannaford Brothers, Co.,
representatives from DeLucca-Hoffman Associates, Inc.,
representatives from the Sheriff’s Department as well as
representatives from the Androscoggin Land Trust.
This meeting was not a public input meeting.
Mr. Maloney stated that the MDOT explained their concerns
regarding any future development affecting Route 4.
There was a discussion at this meeting regarding the amount of
traffic and the number of new trips per hour.
It appears that there will be a 35% increase.
The abutters were allowed to ask questions.
Ms. Joan Bryant-Deschenes and Mr. Mark Duguay
were concerned about losing their driveway entrances on Route 4. Mr. Kurt Youland was
concerned about the weight limit on
Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Karen Wilcox