REVISED
Called to order at 7:02pm by Vice Chairman Ms. Margaret Imber. Those Members present were Ms. Imber, Shirley Twitchell, Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson, R. Edward Morris and Raymond Lavoie. Board Member Gregg Varney was not present. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was also present this evening.
2
OLD BUSINESS:
GLEN DUBE-SUBDIVISION
Mr. Maloney and Mr. Williams both stated that Mr. Dube would like to table his subdivision plan until the July Planning Board meeting. The Planning Board agreed to table this item until July.
3 NEW
BUSINESS:
A
JOAN
BRYANT-DESCHENES-SKETCH PLAN
Ms. Joan Bryant-Deschenes distributed a sketch plan for her proposed gas/convenience store which will be located on Route 4. Ms. Bryant-Deschenes stated that there was no well or septic system yet. There was a short discussion regarding gas tanks. There was then some discussion regarding setbacks. Mr. Williams asked questions about the existing building. Ms. Bryant –Deschenes then described her sketch plan. The Planning Board then agreed to hold a site walk on June 16, 2010 at 6:00pm.
B
RODNEY GUPTILL-SITE REVIEW- SKETCH PLAN
Mr. Rodney Guptill stated that this business would be used for automotive repairs and used car sales. Mr. Maloney stated that a 30 foot entrance would be needed and a new MDOT entrance permit would need to be secured. There was then some discussion regarding setbacks for parking. Mr. Maloney then reviewed the Application Completeness Checklist for Site Plan Review. Mr. Maloney stated that the following items still needed to be provided: Items 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45 and 52. Mr. Maloney suggested waiving Item 44. Mr. Maloney then stated that Items 7, 8 and 9 could be confirmed by the Town Office. Mr. Maloney then reviewed his additional notes. There was then a discussion regarding parking. It was stated that there should be 1 space per 30 vehicles and 5 spaces for each bay. The parking space size should be 9 x 18 at the minimum. There was then a discussion regarding setbacks. The Planning Board then agreed to hold a site walk on June 16, 2010 at 6:30pm. Ms. Twitchell then stated that a sketch plan should be submitted and be drawn to scale. It was suggested that Mr. Guptill may want to review the Eugene Richardson Jr. plan.
Mr. Richard Valentine of Survey Works, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Valentine stated that this project was originally approved on July 18, 2007. Mr. Valentine then stated that Mr. Ron Poulin has started this project but has not met the 30% required completion. Mr. Valentine is asking the Planning Board for re-approval of this project. Mr. Maloney stated that a new letter of financial capacity has been submitted. Mr. Maloney then stated that a new subdivision law has been enacted regarding soils testing. Mr. Maloney also stated that a new sketch plan has been submitted this evening. Mr. Maloney suggested that a Public Hearing should be scheduled for the July Planning Board meeting. Mr. Valentine stated that a new abutter list has been submitted. Mr. Valentine asked if there could be some leeway with regards to the application fee. Mr. Williams stated that the fees were set by the ordinance. It was stated that there is $4,750.00 in escrow. Ms. Imber made a statement that the Planning Board’s hands were tied and that the ordinance regarding fees would need to be followed.
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS
It was stated that Mr. Gregg Varney has removed himself from the Planning Board. Mr.
Varney’s removal is unofficial at this time. The Election of Officers will be held in July.
Mr. Williams stated that he believed Mr. Tom Perkins would soon be joining the Planning
Board.
Mr. Williams addressed the Planning Board and stated that the results for Hannaford wells
survey, base –line, had been submitted. Another survey will be submitted upon completion
of the Hannaford project.
Mr. Williams stated that he has received a
proposal for a 199 foot cell tower to be installed on
Mr. Nickerson made a motion to accept the Minutes from the May 12, 2010 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted 5 in favor and 1 abstention to accept the May 12, 2010 Planning Board Minutes. Ms. Twitchell abstained from voting because she was not present at the May 12, 2010 meeting.
Mr. Williams stated that all parties had been billed and no refunds are due. Mr. Williams also stated that Gary Green needed to be billed for the extension of his project.
None.
Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Karen Wilcox