Planning Board Minutes 05/05/08
Chair, Carol Billington, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Carol announced that there were no meetings in March and April because no new business was received.
Present at this meeting: Gus Favreau, Alan Connell, Brian Libby, PersonNameEleanor Dudek and Jeff Smith. Absent: Bill Foster. Staff present: Bud Benson, Planning Administrator and Donna Sawyer, Planning Board Secretary.
Carol Billington asked for approval of the February 4, 2008, meeting minutes. Brian Libby made a motion to approve the minutes and Gus Favreau seconded the motion. There was no discussion and all in favor and motion passed.
Approval of Findings of Fact (FOF):
Multifamily Dwelling – Martha Stanton/Map 20, Lot 51C, 57 Middle Jam Road
Carol Billington read the Draft #2 Finding of Fact for the above project. Gus Favreau made a motion to accept the FOF and Al Connell seconded the motion. Bud Benson, Planning Board Administrator, explained why there were 2 different versions of the FOF for this project. He noted the correct one had removed the 2nd item that dealt with a 100 year floodplain because the property did not have a 100 year floodplain. All in favor and motion passed.
Carol signed the document.
Unfinished Business:
02-02-06-07 COLD BROOK ESTATES (formerly addressStreetWHEATON WAY or STROUT BROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISION) PlaceNameA & H PlaceTypeLand Development, LLC, Map 8, placeLot 9, addressStreetWheaton Way Subdivision Plan Review Preliminary approval May 2007
Chair, Carol Billington, read the short statement sent by Chris Tullman, Sebago Technics, that stated that they had received FEMA approval for the Conditional letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and review comments from one of the departments from DEP and hope to have remaining in the next few weeks. The water pump station location is under review by Town Council and the PWD and the Standish Fire Department are currently reviewing the electrical and mechanical specs at this time.
Gus Favreau made a motion to table the project until next month and Al Connell seconded. All in favor and motion carried.
03 08-06-07 SRC, INC., d/b/a SUN RISE CORNER/Anne Farrar – Map 36, Lot 34, 25 Ossipee Trail East
Site Plan Amendment
Anne Farrar said she had no new information for this month. Brian Libby made a motion to table to next meeting and PersonNameEleanor Dudek seconded the motion. All in favor and motion carried.
However, Anne Farrar, SRC, Inc., came forward and asked if the Planning Board had to approve what the Appeals Board approved? She was inquiring about the over 2,000 sq. ft. approval because she had opened the building that formerly housed fire/rescue apparatus. Mr. Benson and Carol Billington said the Board could suggest items to make the site safer, etc. etc. but could not overturn the Appeals Board approvals. Bud continued by saying that certain conditions must be met for planning board approval, such as adequate parking, etc. etc. Bud told her to go to Section 181-73 of the Land Use Code that addressed conditions of approval for her to review.
NEW BUSINESS:
01-05-05-08 Cottage Setback/Kevin Siton – Map 25, Lot 42, 81 Hi addressStreetVu Drive
Shoreland Review
Chair, Carol Billington, said that the 2 new projects will need site walks and both will be broth back for discussion. Carol asked for discussion.
Thomas Speary came forward asked about the status of the septic system and the well on this property. Does the owner need a permit to do that and has it been revoked? Bud Benson said that the well and septic system on site are existing for the building.
The Chairman asked for the owner or agent to come forward and speak about this project. John Toothaker came forward and displayed a plan of the property at 81 Hi Vu. The plan showed the existing structure and the proposed new building, a 24 x 30. The replacement septic system was designed by Bud Harris and designed to serve a 2 bedroom cottage. Bud Benson said the current well is not shown on the plan submitted and pointed out where is existed on the northerly side of the lot. Mr. Toothaker said the proposed new building is about 10 ft. further back than the current building.
Chair Billington said that the Board’s charge is to make sure the building is located to the maximum extent possible.
Carol asked if there were any more questions. James Sargent of 80 Hi Vu Drive spoke about setbacks. He said that he built the house across the street in the last 5 years and Mr. Siton’s well and septic system is within 80 ft. or less from his lot. There is another lot close by with a drilled well and he is concerned about his water supply and his septic system. If this homeowner is allowed to do what he is proposing, please take into consideration the 3 lots. Patricia Guenthner, addressStreet20 E. Eleanor Avenue, said her concern was what was going into the water. Trees have been removed, lots of excavation has gone on and the silt fence is having all it can do to contain the silt. She wants the water quality and a comprehensive planting plan considered. A
site walk was scheduled for May 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the site.
02-05-05-08 Cottage Setback/Theodora CityWilson – Map 20, Lot 7-E, addressStreet130 Westerlea Way
Shoreland Review
Walter Stinson, Sebago Technics, spoke next saying he was representing Theodora Wilson. He presented a brief history of the project. He displayed an aerial photograph and showed the CityplaceWilson property that showed a cottage that was built about 30 years ago by the applicant’s father. They are proposing to tear down the existing cottage and build a new one approximately 16 to 20 ft. further from the water. He pointed out the other buildings next to this property. He said he has already met with Bud Benson and Dan Hill to go over the plans and solicited feedback on the proposed plan. He pointed out access area, driveway and turnaround area. He also showed where the 100 ft. setback was located. He said he will be asking the Board to have a side setback of 10’, not 25’ as the planner and code officer suggested per code. He is asking for relief for the side setback to be no more or less than 10 feet, as exists now. Finally he showed a cross section of the land and showed
how the building would fit into the lot. He said a new septic system will be installed and the existing well will serve the lot. He asked for questions. Carol scheduled a site walk for this project for Monday, May12th at 6:45 p.m.
Before the meeting adjourned, Carol Billington said the Board may be down 3 members by the end of June. She asked for members to come forward and perhaps be a “write in” candidate.
Brian Libby made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Gus Favreau seconded the motion. All in favor and meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
These minutes were prepared and submitted by Donna Sawyer, Secretary to the Planning Board.
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