Chairman, Jeffrey Timberlake called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. Those Members present were Mr. Timberlake, Margaret Imber, Shirley Twitchell, Ray Lavoie, Mark Morris, R. Edward Morris and Roy Nickerson. Planner, John Maloney was not present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was present this evening. There were also several persons with interest in items on the agenda in attendance.
Mr. Timberlake opened the Public Hearing at 7:02pm.
Carol and Richard Vermette are representing this project this evening. There is no one present with any questions or comments regarding this project.
Mr. Timberlake closed the Public Hearing at 7:04pm.
Mr. Williams stated that everything regarding this project appeared to be in order. The garage has been sealed, the drainage has been addressed and the containment for oil has been installed. Carol Vermette then showed Mr. Timberlake some digital pictures of the site. A letter describing the removal of hazardous waste has been submitted. It was determined that there would be no outside storage. Mr. Timberlake reiterated the fact that there would be no junk cars stored on this property. Mrs. Vermette handed Mr. Williams the MDOT Entrance Permit. Ms. Imber questioned if Item 19 had been submitted. It was agreed upon by all that Item 19 was not applicable. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law with Conditions of Approval 1 through 7. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously.
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ROUTE 4 BUSINESS PARK – SUBDIVISION AMENDMENT
Mr. Mike Gotto of Sebago Technics, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Gotto stated that the attorney’s correspondence to Mr. Maloney was received late on Thursday, October 4, 2007. Mr. Gotto then distributed the original Findings of Fact for the Final Subdivision Plan and the Convenience Store to the Planning Board. Mr. Gotto then stated that the detention pond and all drainage easements were now shone on the plan. Mr. Gotto stated that he believed the original Findings of Facts should either remain the same or be somewhat modified for this subdivision amendment. The 6 Conditions of Approval on the Route 4 Subdivision Plan were then reviewed by Mr. Gotto and the Planning Board. It was determined that Conditions 1, 2 and 3 would remain the same. Condition 4 was now found to be not applicable. Condition 5 would now become Condition 4 and would be reworded per Mr. Maloney’s suggestion. Condition 6 would now become Condition 5 and the wording would remain the same. Mr. Timberlake then stated that Mr. Maloney would need to approve the Final Findings of Fact for this Amendment #1 before the Mylar is signed. The Other Conditions of Approval were then reviewed by Mr. Gotto and the Planning Board. It was determined that the Other Conditions of Approval 1, 2 and 3 would be removed. Other Conditions of Approval 4, 5, 6 and 7 would remain the same, however these Conditions would be renumbered to 1, 2, 3 and 4. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept Amendment #1 with the original Conditions 1, 2 and 3 remaining the same, Condition 4 removed, Condition 5 reworded and renumbered to Condition 4 and Condition 6 to remain the same and be renumbered to Condition 5. Ms. Twitchell also added to her amendment that the Original Other Conditions of Approval would also be revised. Other Conditions 1, 2 and 3 would be removed. Other Conditions 4, 5, 6 and 7 would remain the same and be renumbered to Other Conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Ms. Twitchell also stated that Amendment #1 would only be approved if Mr. Maloney had no objections and that Mr. Timberlake would not sign the Mylar until Mr. Maloney’s approval. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. Mr. Timberlake then asked if a checklist needed to be approved before this amendment could be approved. It was agreed upon by all that a checklist was not needed. Mr. Ed Morris then asked about a Wellhead Protection Plan. After some discussion it was agreed that Other Condition # 5 would be added to file this Wellhead Protection Plan if required by the State. Ms. Twitchell then amended her motion to include Other Condition # 5. There was then a short discussion regarding the drainage easements of lots 1A and 1B. Ms. Twitchell then asked if anyone had any objections on her voting on this amendment since she is an abutter. No one had any objections. The Planning Board then voted unanimously to accept Amendment # 1 with the above stated conditions.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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JASON COURBRON – SUBDIVISION SKETCH PLAN
Mr. Jason Courbron from Survey Works, Inc. is representing this project this evening. Mr. Courbron addressed the Planning Board and stated that this proposed project is for 16.68 acres located on Lower Street. The first sketch plan presented was for 7 lots, this is a Conventional Plan. Mr. Courbron then explained the road frontage footage and the walking trails. Mr. Courbron stated that lots 4 and 5 would be the only two lots to access these walking trails. Ms. Imber asked if there were any runoff issues. Mr. Courbron stated that this parcel of land is not located in any watershed, however if any runoff issues arose, they would be discussed. Mr. Courbron stated that the proposed road would remain private. The Board Members discussed having a site walk. Mr. Timberlake suggested that the lots and road be flagged before the site walk and that a topo map would not yet be needed. Mr. Courbron then presented his Cluster Plan. The Board Members appeared to like the Conventional Plan over the Cluster Plan. Mr. Timberlake stated that the Board Members would determine a list of concerns regarding this project after the site walk. The site walk was then scheduled for October 28, 2007 at 8:00am.
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REVIEW
OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Minutes from the September 12, 2007 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the Minutes from September 12, 2007.
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CEO
REPORT
Mr. Williams stated that there was no
action required; however Mr. Ed Morris questioned Item 1 on the CEO
Report. Item 1 related to the Rodney
Guptil property. Mr.
Timberlake suggested a workshop after this evening’s meeting to
discuss Item 1. The Board Members agreed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Ms. Imber for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Karen Wilcox
Recording Secretary