Town of Turner, Maine

Planning Board Minutes

March 14, 2007

1 CALL TO ORDER

Chairman, Jeffrey Timberlake called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Those Members present were Mr. Timberlake, Margaret Imber, Ray Lavoie, R. Edward Morris, Roy Nickerson, Shirley Twitchell and Mark Morris. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was present this evening. There were also several persons with interest in items on the agenda in attendance.

2 NEW BUSINESS:

A DOW FARM ESTATES-NORTH/AMENDMENT

Mr. Roch Rousseau addressed the Planning Board and stated that this 3-lot subdivision was approved in 1991. Lot # 3 has been sold. It was stated on this approved plan that lots 1 and 2 could not be sold until a common driveway was constructed. Mr. Rousseau would like to sell lots 1 and 2 combined now as a package with a condition that the future developer builds this driveway. Mr. Maloney suggested also adding as a condition that a building permit should not be issued until the driveway is constructed. Mr. Maloney asked if this should be done as a new plan or a written amendment. It was agreed upon by all that a new plan would be appropriate. The original plan is referenced in Book 36, Page 132. Ms. Twitchell made a motion that this plan should be amended so that lots 1 and 2 can be sold and that a common driveway be constructed before any building permits are issued. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously. The Board Members agreed that Mr. Timberlake could sign the new Mylar. After the Mylar is signed it must be recorded with the Registry of Deeds.

B. NORTHERN LIGHTS SUBDIVISION/AMENDMENT

No one is present this evening.

Mr. Ken Sonagere then addressed the Board Members. Mr. Sonagere stated that he had purchased Lot 4 in Teague Hill Estates and built a home on this property. This home is now on the market. A survey has revealed that the corner of the garage is 13 feet short of the required 40-foot setback. Mr. Williams stated that this garage is actually out of the building envelope. After some discussion the Planning Board agreed that an amendment to lot 4 should be made to change the building envelope. A revised plan and fee will need to be submitted before this amendment can be signed. Mr. Sonagere handed Mr. Williams $25.00 for the fee. Mr. Williams stated that this plan is referred to in Book 42, Page 51. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to reduce lot 4 in Teague Hill Estates at the hammerhead from 40 feet to 20 feet; this will reduce the building envelope designation. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously.

3 OTHER BUSINESS:

A PUD ORDINANCE PROVISIONS

This agenda item will be discussed as a workshop. No formal Minutes will be taken by the Recording Secretary.

4 REVIEW OF PLANNER ESCROW

Mr. Williams stated that a balance is still owed by Dale Talbot for Hillshire Estates. Ms. Twitchell made a motion for the town of Turner to send Mr. Talbot a bill. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously. Mr. Williams stated that William Myrand is due a refund of $301.00. Ms. Twitchell made a motion for the town of Turner to refund Mr. Myrand $301.00. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously.

5 MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2007

Ms. Imber made a motion to accept the February 14 Minutes. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the February 14, 2007 Minutes.

6 CEO REPORT

Mr. Maloney asked if the Fortin Road construction had been inspected. Mr. Timberlake stated that he believed someone was hired to do so. Mr. Timberlake will check on the status of this inspection.

Mr. Williams then addressed the Board Members about the Home Occupation Permit, which was issued to Rodney Guptil. It appears that Mr. Guptil is in continued violation as to the appearance of his business property. Mr. Williams asked the Board Members if he, the CEO, had the authority to rescind Mr. Guptil's Home Occupation permit. The Board Members agreed that the CEO had the authority to rescind this permit and encouraged Mr. Williams to do so. Mr. Williams will contact Mr. Guptil as well as the Board of Selectmen regarding this issue.

7 ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 7:46pm.

Respectfully submitted by

Karen Wilcox

Recording Secretary