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Standish Planning Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, March 4, 2019

 Standish Planning Board

Meeting Minutes

March 04, 2019

 

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Charles Brown. Present were Patricia Frechette, Adam Higgins, Jolene Whittemore, Roland Cloutier, Alberta Byrnes, Town Planner, Zach Mosher and Jackie Dyer, Admin.to Town Planner and Planning Board. Absent was Deborah Boxer.

 

Open Meeting

           a.        Call to order    

           b.       Opening Statement from Planning Board Chairman

           c.        Declaration of a Quorum-6

Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 04, 2019 & February 19, 2019(cont’d meeting)

Mr. Cloutier made a motion seconded by Mr. Higgins to approve the meeting minutes from February 04, 2019. All in favor with Mrs. Byrnes abstaining.

Mr. Higgins made a motion seconded by Mr. Cloutier to accept the meeting minutes from February 19, 2019. All in favor with Mrs. Byrnes and Mr. Brown abstaining.

 

Approval of Finding of Fact:

Edward Estey, DBA-Eddie’s Market, 1147 Pequawket Tr., Map 33, Lot 31-site plan application for change of use

Mr. Higgins made a motion seconded by Mr. Brown to approve the Finding of Fact. All in favor.

Michael Walker, DBA Old Standish Lodge, 22 Ossipee Trail W, Map 36, Lot 34- Site Plan Application

Mr. Cloutier made a motion seconded by Mrs. Whittemore to accept the Finding of Fact. All in favor with Mrs. Byrnes abstaining.                   

Pit Stop Convenience, 125 Ossipee Trail East, Map 10, Lot 96- Amended Site Plan Application for proposed Pit Stop Car Wash

Mr. Higgins made a motion seconded by Mr. Cloutier to accept the Finding of Fact. All in favor with Mr. Brown and Mrs. Byrnes abstaining.

Cold Brook Estates, DBA- A & H Land Development, (Jenni Lane), Boundary Road, Map 8, Lot 9- Subdivision Amendment

Mr. Cloutier made a motion seconded by Mrs. Whittemore to accept the Finding of Fact. All in favor with Mrs. Byrnes abstaining.

 

Old Business:

A suggestion was made by Vice Chairman Brown to move Item 3 first as old business. All were in agreement.

Item #3         Tom Daniels, Apple Lane/Village View, Map 35, Lot 34/Map 10, Lot 6-A Subdivision Application (Brookstone Phase 2)-Final Approval

Andy Nadeau from Horizons was present to represent the applicant. Tonight they are here for final approval for Brook Stone Sub Division. The application was found complete Mr. Brown said and now is ready for final approval. Mr. Higgins read the following conditions:

 

The application meets the requirements found in Chapter 181 – Part 1, Article 3 (District Regulations) and Chapter 181 – Article XVI Final Plan.

The application meets the requirements found in Title 30-A, Chapter 187, §4404. Review criteria of Maine State Statute for Subdivision Review.

VI. CONDITIONS –

All work shall be in conformance with the submitted plans and other materials prepared by Andy Nadeau of Horizon Engineering and Jason Vafiades of Atlantic Resource Consultants. Those plans consists of 13 sheets, sheets 1-3 entitled “Brookstone Phase II” supplied by Horizon’s Engineering, and sheets c-101 through c-303 supplied by Atlantic Resources Consultants. 

No deviations from the approved plan are permitted without prior approval from the Planning Board for major changes, and from the Code Enforcement Officer for minor changes. The determination of major or minor shall be made by the Code Enforcement Officer.

Project infrastructure results in 3,572 square feet of wetland fills.  No additional filling or alteration of wetlands on individual lots shall be done without the appropriate state or local approvals.

The street impact fee per code section 181-123 b. will be determined with the applicant and the Public Works Director. A street light impact fee per code section 181-123 c. will be $1,800 per streetlight (the applicant is proposing three for a total of $5400.00.) Both impact fees shall be paid prior to sale of any lot.

Any waivers granted by the Planning Board should be noted on the final subdivision plan.

6.   The conditions of approval from the November 2018 Planning Board subdivision approval are still in effect for Brookstone Phase I lots. 

Total project impervious area is 41,984 square feet.  Prior to construction, a MDEP storm water permit by rule – Maine construction permit shall be submitted to the MDEP and Town of Standish.

All driveway entrances shall be as approved through a street opening permit by the Public Works Department. Exact driveway curb cut locations for each lot shall be chosen by the applicant and approved by the Public Works Director prior to placement of the base pavement.

The Standish Public Works department reserves the right to require additional work beyond, and in addition to the improvements shown on this plan as field conditions require. Any changes made during construction shall be coordinated with and approved by the Standish Public Works Department.

The establishment of a homeowner's association was required by the Standish Planning Board for approval of this subdivision only to the extent said association was necessary to ensure perpetual maintenance of the fire protection system, storm water quality and quantity management infrastructure, and associated easements. This endorsement specifically excludes: approval of deed restrictions that are unrelated to the aforementioned maintenance responsibilities, protective covenants, homeowner's association by-laws, any and all other functions of said association.

The Town of Standish shall be responsible for maintenance of the roadways and roadside ditches and culverts within right of way upon municipal acceptance. The homeowners association shall be responsible for maintenance fire protection system plus all storm water quantity and quality management infrastructure, and associated easements. The Town of Standish reserves the right to direct storm water runoff to the association’s drainage and storm water quantity and quality management infrastructure, and associated easements as depicted on subdivision plans. The developer shall be required to maintain all improvements and provide for snow removal on streets and sidewalks until acceptance of said improvements by the Standish Town Council.

Final incorporation by the applicant of a homeowners' association shall be required prior to issuance of any building permits; the applicant shall provide the Code Enforcement Officer proof of filing of the homeowners' association's articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State's Office prior to the issuance of any building permits. The Town Attorney, at applicant's expense, shall review and approve all legal documents such as (homeowners' association documentation and incorporation) for legal sufficiency. Applicant shall provide all road, grading and drainage easements for Town legal review and record the same after Town Council acceptance of the road(s).

13.  All stump burial and burning shall occur in the area noted on subdivision plan and shall comply with local, federal and state regulations. This stump dump is to be used during roadway construction. When roadway construction has been completed, stump dump to be graded to drain (maximum 3:1 slope) then loamed and seeded in accordance with erosion and sedimentation control plan. Contractor is responsible for complying with these procedures.

14.  As built drawings showing location of all underground utilities and storm water infrastructure should be provided at applicant’s expense prior to acceptance of street.

15.  § 181-83. Performance guaranty. A performance guaranty shall be provided to insure the completion, proper installation and maintenance of all street grading, paving, storm drainage, utilities and other improvements for public benefit or use in accordance with § 252-22 of chapter 252, streets and sidewalks. Where the Planning Board has approved a phased development, public improvements both on- and off-site shall be assigned to a phase of the development as part of the Planning Board’s approval of the subdivision. The applicant shall be required to maintain all improvements and provide for snow removal on streets and sidewalks until acceptance of said improvements by the legislative body.

16.  All site work to be performed in accordance with best management practice standards described in the "Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Construction," published by the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Department of Environmental Protection. The design engineer shall inspect the erosion and sediment control during the construction process and direct improvements as necessary.

17.  The applicant shall be responsible for providing the following basic services until street acceptance:

Snow plowing of all ways in a manner similar to that provided by the Town of Standish;

Maintenance of all roadway surfaces, drains, sewers and other utilities;

Installation of street signs and lights. Lights are to be energized no later than at the time of issuance of the certificate of occupancy to the first occupied residence in the subdivision;

Prior to any construction on the project the Owner shall coordinate a preconstruction meeting involving himself, his Site Contractor, the Director of Public Works and Town’s Consultant Engineer.

Mr. Higgins made a motion seconded by Mr. Cloutier to grant final approval for Brookstone Phase II. All in favor.

 

Item #2          Acres of Wildlife Campground/Michael Baptista, Acres of Wildlife Rd., Map   11, Lots 1-4 -Site Plan Application for PHASE III

 

Michael Baptista was present to represent himself and said they are looking for approval on what was submitted for Phase III. He said they have a few buildings up and he feels the Town has enough information to move forward with these seven buildings. He said they are the Porch and Canopy, Gazebo, Performance Stage, Wood Storage Shed, Water Storage Building #1, Accessory Wood Storage Shed, Arcade Building, Snack Shack and Storage Barn. They are all on page 3 of the application, and he asked if anyone had any questions. Mr. Brown asked about the Porch and Canopy and are they on the main building where the restaurant is? Mr. Baptista said it is. There were no comments from the public or the Board.

 

Mr. Higgins made a motion seconded by Mr. Cloutier to approve Phase III Structures for Acres of Wildlife. Mr. Higgins read the following:

 

1.   The application meets the requirements in Chapter 181 – Part 1, Article 3 (District Regulations and meets the requirements in Chapter 181 – Part 2 (Site Plan Review).

 

Conditions of Approval:

 

This approval is dependent upon, and limited to, the proposals and plans contained in the application and supporting documents submitted and affirmed by the applicant (either orally or in writing) and that any variation from the plans, proposals, and supporting documents is subject to review and approval by the Planning Board, except for minor changes which the Code Enforcement Officer may approve. The work shall be in conformance will plans and supporting materials submitted by Andy Morrell of BH2M which consists of 8 sheets and is revised through 1/22/2019.

 

   No deviations from the approved plan are permitted without prior approval from the Planning Board for major changes, and from the Code Enforcement Officer for minor changes. The determination of major or minor shall be made by the Code Enforcement Officer.

 

    Per 181-73 standards “A (traffic burden) & G (site access for)” the access road into the campground is inadequate for year-round use by emergency vehicles and thus the operational season for the campground shall be open only from April 1 to October 31 of any year. From November 1 to March 31 of the succeeding year, operators shall vacate all customers and shall close water and electrical systems for the winter months. Time of operation: Except for storage of unoccupied recreational vehicles, campgrounds shall be open, and campsites occupied only from April 1 to October 31 of any calendar year.

 

   Unless the Fire Dept. requires fire lanes in specific areas all other internal roadways leading to structures in the campground shall be classified as driveways. Roads designated for one-way traffic shall be a minimum of ten feet width. The private road within the campground leading to the three cabins shall be designed for two-way travel and shall be maintained to a minimum of 16 feet wide built to two lot private way standards

 

The campground owners shall report personal property stored on this property. It shall be the responsibility of the campground owner to file a complete list of all recreational vehicles that do not have active registrations, with owner’s name and addresses and any additions which are located stored in the campground in the current year. Such list shall be filed with the Standish Tax Assessor no later than March 15th, of each year.

 

Signage stating, “No cooking is permitted within this rental unit”, shall be posted at all entrances to all rental units, excepting the 3 cabins and duly licensed Recreational Vehicles located on the property for less than 120 calendar days in any calendar year.,”

 

 Per 181-73 standard “B” (building not impose burden public facility) the definition of campground (overnight camping) and state subdivision regulations rental dwelling units,

 

Campground rental units shall not be dwelling units. There shall be no cooking facilities in any rental unit / seasonal campground shelters.  Cooking facilities means one or more of any of the following:  oven, convection oven, toaster oven, stove, stove top, hot plate, grill (other than outdoor barbecue grill), microwave oven, or similar appliance, 240-volt electrical outlet or gas line(s) to serve any cooking appliance. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the right to inspect any rental unit to ensure compliance with this condition of approval.

 

No seasonal campground shelter, trailer, recreational vehicle or mobile home which contains more than 400 square feet of floor area shall be located on any campsite or occupied anywhere within a campground. All recreational vehicles must be duly licensed and may not be located on the site for over the Maximum of 120 days.

 

Per 181-73 standard “B” No proposed buildings; Utility line installation, sewer or electrical service line shall be installed without first obtaining all required permits from the Standish CEO.

 

The Planning Board, under the provisions of Section 181-72 hereby modifies the requirements of Section 181-71.2 to allow the submission of the required DEP approvals when those have been received and not prior to final plan approval. This approval is conditioned upon the submission of all DEP approvals to the Town Planner and the Code Enforcement Officer once those approvals are received. No new construction or development shall occur prior to the satisfaction of this condition, but the applicant can proceed with the acquisition of permits for existing non-residential structures shown on the approved plan, including any repairs or reconstruction that are necessary to bring those existing structure into compliance with applicable codes. This approval would preclude issuance of occupancy permits for these existing buildings until all DEP approval and Town Planning Board final approval have been acquired.

 

The review and approval authority for the floor area of the Acres of Wildlife Office building and volume calculations shall be to the satisfaction of both the Code Enforcement Officer and the Fire Department.

 

Per 181-73 item (G) & (J) the Planning Board’s approval is conditioned on the applicant obtaining the necessary campground license from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  If the campground license imposes any more stringent conditions on the applicant or if DHHS’s conditions of approval in any way impact the Town of Standish’s substantive review criteria, the applicant must return to the Planning Board for review and approval of an amended site plan.  Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall provide the Code Enforcement Officer with a copy of the current DHHS campground license. Applicant shall also ensure that the property complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws including, but not limited to, all applicable regulations contained in the DHHS “Rules Relating to Campgrounds,” located at 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 205.

 

Per 181-73 standard “H” Sewage disposal. All sewage disposal methods, shall conform to all laws and rules relating to sewage disposal, including the requirements of the most up-to-date State of Maine campground regulations. All new and replacement wastewater sewer collectors and new or replacement campsite risers shall also receive permits from the municipal Code Enforcement Officer prior to installation.

 

 Per 181-73 standard “J” the campground’s water supply shall conform to applicable laws and rules relating to water supplies, including the requirements of public water supply testing and the most up-to-date State of Maine campground regulations. Fuel tanks would have to be permitted through the Fire Marshal’s Office.

 

16.   Per 181-73 standard “K” - The applicant shall work with the Code Enforcement Officer to rectify lack of building permits and inspections for all septic systems, freestanding decks, sheds, and recreational vehicle accessory enclosures requiring a permit by the Code Enforcement Officer.

 

Because the porch is not enclosed said Mr. Higgins, they could modify the plan and have two points of entrance and egress. With this the 10,000 square feet would not apply and the building would not have to be sprinkled. Mr. Mosher said he would like to check with the Fire Inspector just to make sure.

 

Mr. Brown said we have received designs based on today’s code for replacement septic systems. These will not be put in but are backups if a system fails. There were no comments from the Board or the public. Mr. Brown asked for a vote on this application. All in favor. Application approved.

 

Item #2          Leavitt-Tompson, LLC, Map 10, Lot 11-Site Plan and Preliminary Subdivision Application- Highlands Subdivision (Between Oak Hill and Rt.25)

 

Larry Bastion from Terradyn Consultants was present to represent the applicants, Brian Leavitt and James Thompson. He gave a brief overview of the Highlands and said they are here tonight asking for preliminary approval. He said they have made some changes to the plans. He said they were here in December .He said the village housing had 80 condo units and 18 single family house lots. He said the single family homes remains unchanged but the village housing is going to a mixed building types, single stories and two stories. He said they talked about a limited vegetated buffer, the one single family story condo units would have to meet a fifty foot buffer and the two story units would have to meet a one hundred foot buffer. He said on the site plan they have reworked it so the single story buildings are towards the 50 foot buffer and the two story remain where they were. He said they will have 10 single story buildings and 11 two story buildings.

 

Larry said they eliminated the two duplex lots and moved the clubhouse to where the duplex units would have been. He said they feel it makes for a better looking development and the footprint of it is a much better design. He said that it’s a large footprint and they have enlarged the size of some of the buildings. They will keep the septic systems and have shrunken the size down somewhat. He said they have a bit of a cushion on the net residential area. He said they have kept the road (Highland Road) where it was and the alignment of the road is the same. He said there will be some other roads and they will do those alignments and designations later on. They changed the roads to fit the housing.

 

Larry said the storm water management study has been done and seems to be in order to fit each housing unit done. He said all the locations of the water mains and hydrants have been determined as well as where the water main will start and run to, which will still be Oak Hill and Route 25. He said they had to do some reconfiguring of the village housing and the water runoff, which he says makes it better. He said they have provided the revised footprint of the subdivision to the Town and feels it is adequate. Larry said that Bill Bray has completed the traffic study and this was reviewed by Randy at Gorrill- Palmer. He said they are still subject to a DOT entrance permit off from Route 25 and a traffic count to be done when the development is 75% occupied and then DOT will make the call and let them know what would be done.

 

Larry said they showed on the plan to cut out a raised concrete median and make a left hand turn lane into the development from Route 25. He said DOT set the sight distance and when they are 75% developed, they will decide if this will work or something else is needed. He said where there is another proposed entrance, this might make a difference. One of the entry roads will also provide entrance to Leavitt Earthworks. Some of Leavitt Earthworks, at some time, will be redeveloped into self-storage units. Larry said he feels the application has met all of the requirements the Town and Planner have asked for and feels preliminary approval should be granted. After they speak with DOT and get their final reports and approvals from them, plus approval on the existing wetlands, they will seek final approval. He asked if anyone had any questions. There were none.

 

Mr. Brown asked for a motion to find the Village housing and 18 unit subdivision complete for preliminary approval. Mr. Higgins made that motion and this was seconded by Mrs. Whittemore. All in favor.

 

Mr. Bastion asked for a waiver on the sidewalks as they would be on one side of the street, as the homes are.  Mr. Bastion said the clubhouse will be on the opposite side and eventually they would need a crosswalk. He said the location would need site distance and make sure they are far enough from the other side roads. Mr. Higgins made that motion seconded by Mr. Brown to grant the sidewalk waiver .Mr. Bastian mentioned a waiver also on a Town Avenue sidewalk. Eventually he said they would have a sidewalk and a crosswalk when some of the homes are built. He said that he felt Roger Mosley was talking about those in the single family lots. Mrs. Byrnes asked if the road is wide enough for someone riding a bicycle. Mr. Bastion said nothing would change much. Mr. Brown said the road is 22 feet wide and Mr. Bastion said the area she is talking about is low speed area. He said there might not be enough room with two cars coming through at the same time.

 

Larry said they decided to show the road in some places (by the clubhouse) at 44 feet wide, but not that width the whole way through. He feels that the road is something they can come back with and make some changes. He said the wider the road, the faster the traffic goes. He said people will pass each other. The entrance on Route 25 is pretty close to the other lot where they will enter. He said that the land in the front is still part of the village housing and Standish Corner District.

 

There were no other comments from the Board. Mr. Brown said they have a motion in front of them to grant the waivers (sidewalks will be on left side only) and it had been seconded. All in favor. A motion to grant preliminary approval was made by Mr. Cloutier and seconded by Mrs. Whittemore. All in favor with the following requirements and conditions:

The application meets the requirements found Chapter 181 – Part 2, Site Plan Review.

The application meets the requirements found in Chapter 181 – Part 1, Article 3 (District Regulations) and Chapter 181 – Part 3, Subdivision Regulations.

The application meets the requirements found in Title 30-A, Chapter 187, §4404. Review criteria of Maine State Statute for Subdivision Review.

 

Conditions:

 

All work shall be in conformance with the submitted plans and other materials prepared by Larry Bastion of Terradyn Consultants (41 Campus Dr., Suite 101, New Gloucester, ME 04260). Those plans consists of 44 sheets, entitled “Highlands Subdivision” and are revised through 1/22/2019. 

 

No deviations from the approved plan are permitted without prior approval from the planning board for major changes, and from the Code Enforcement Officer for minor changes. The determination of major or minor shall be made by the code enforcement officer.

 

This project is also subject to a Site Location of Development (SLODA) permit, the application for which is being reviewed by MDEP. The permit must be approved prior to construction activity.

 

Approval is subject to receipt by the applicant of a NRPA Tier 1 permit required for the proposed alteration of wetlands.

 

The street impact fee per code section 181-123 b. will be determined prior to final approval. A street light impact fee per code section 181-123 c. will be $1,800 per streetlight. The applicant is proposing streetlights as shown on plan, quantity to be determined. Both impact fees shall be paid prior to sale of any lot.

 

 

Any waivers granted by the Planning Board should be noted on the final subdivision plan.

 

A note should be added to the final plan identifying the proposed areas of impervious, developed and disturbed land areas associated with this project.

 

HHE-200 designs must be submitted with the final subdivision plans.

 

All driveway entrances shall be approved through a street opening permit by the Public Works Department. Exact driveway curb cut locations for each lot shall be chosen by the applicant and approved by the Public Works Director prior to placement of the base pavement.

 

The Standish Public Works department reserves the right to require additional work beyond, and in addition to the improvements shown on this plan as field conditions require such as traffic calming measures if DPW deems the potential for cut through traffic to be high. Any changes made during construction shall be coordinated with and approved by the Standish Public Works Department.

The establishment of a homeowner's association was required by the Standish Planning Board for approval of this subdivision only to the extent said association was necessary to ensure perpetual maintenance of the fire protection system, storm water quality and quantity management infrastructure, and associated easements. This endorsement specifically excludes: approval of deed restrictions that are unrelated to the aforementioned maintenance responsibilities, protective covenants, homeowner's association by-laws, any and all other functions of said association.

The Town of Standish shall be responsible for maintenance of the roadways and roadside ditches and culverts within right of way upon municipal acceptance. The homeowners association shall be responsible for maintenance fire protection system plus all storm water quantity and quality management infrastructure, and associated easements. The Town of Standish reserves the right to direct storm water runoff to the association’s drainage and storm water quantity and quality management infrastructure, and associated easements as depicted on subdivision plans. The developer shall be required to maintain all improvements and provide for snow removal on streets and sidewalks until acceptance of said improvements by the Standish Town Council.

Final incorporation by the applicant of a homeowners' association shall be required prior to issuance of any building permits; the applicant shall provide the Code Enforcement Officer proof of filing of the homeowners' association's articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State's Office prior to the issuance of any building permits. The Town Attorney, at applicant's expense, shall review and approve all legal documents such as (homeowners' association documentation and incorporation) for legal sufficiency. Applicant shall provide all road, grading and drainage easements for Town legal review and record the same after Town Council acceptance of the road(s).

All stump burial and burning shall occur in the area noted on subdivision plan and shall comply with local, federal and state regulations. This stump dump is to be used during roadway construction. When roadway construction has been completed, stump dump to be graded to drain (maximum 3:1 slope) then loamed and seeded in accordance with erosion and sedimentation control plan. Contractor is responsible for complying with these procedures.

As built drawings showing location of all underground utilities and storm water infrastructure should be provided at applicant’s expense prior to acceptance of street.

§ 181-83. Performance guaranty. A performance guaranty shall be provided to insure the completion, proper installation and maintenance of all street grading, paving, storm drainage, utilities and other improvements for public benefit or use in accordance with § 252-22 of chapter 252, streets and sidewalks. Where the planning board has approved a phased development, public improvements both on- and off-site shall be assigned to a phase of the development as part of the planning board’s approval of the subdivision. The applicant shall be required to maintain all improvements and provide for snow removal on streets and sidewalks until acceptance of said improvements by the legislative body.

All site work to be performed in accordance with best management practice standards described in the "Maine Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for construction," published by the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Department of Environmental Protection. The design engineer shall inspect the erosion and sediment control during the construction process and direct improvements as necessary.

Prior to any construction on the project the Owner shall coordinate a preconstruction meeting involving himself, his Site Contractor, the Director of Public Works and Town’s Consultant Engineer.

 

At 75% occupancy of the planned number of dwellings, the Property Owner shall perform a traffic analysis to determine if an eastbound left turn lane will be warranted on Route 25 for traffic entering the subdivision. When and if warranted, irrespective of occupancy level, the Property Owner shall construct a dedicated eastbound left turn lane designed to accommodate traffic as determined by the analysis.

 

The applicant shall be responsible for providing the following basic services until street acceptance:

Snow plowing of all ways in a manner similar to that provided by the Town  of Standish;

Maintenance of all roadway surfaces, drains, sewers and other utilities;

Installation of street signs and lights. Lights are to be energized no later than at the time of issuance of the certificate of occupancy to the first occupied residence in the subdivision;

New Business:

Item #4    Alison Briggs, 49 Hi Vu Drive, Map 25, Lot 53-Shoreland Zoning Application to put new foundation under existing cottage

 

Joe Williams from Lakeside Construction was present to represent the applicant, Alison Briggs. He gave a brief over view and said they would like to tear the existing cottage down and put in a full foundation before they build a new residence. He said a septic was put in back in 2012 and meets all the requirements, however he said it gives them some restrictions as to moving the house back from the water. The house will be designed in the same foot print as the existing one and he feels that can’t go back to the 100 foot set back.

 

Mr. Brown asked about the house being put on the back of the driveway and Mr. Williams said that there is a very steep grade there and would have to go underground. A survey by Wayne Wood shows the banking and the grade which is 1:1 and pretty steep. Mr. Brown said it’s a tough time of year for a site walk and Mrs. Byrnes asked if the property was plowed out. Mr. Williams said no but could be. Mrs. Byrnes said she would like a site walk and asked Mr. Williams about the septic on the plan. She said she sees the measurements but how far is the tank from the house. Mr. Williams said it meets the setback requirements but the tank could be moved if they have to.

 

Mr. Williams said they know where the leach field is generally, but this came from the plan. He said they know about where the tank is, but not totally sure. He said he knows it would be greater than the required 10 feet. The land goes to a steep grade right after where the bed is placed. Mr. Brown said a site walk would be better next month before the meeting when some melt has happened. Mr. Williams said that this property gets very little sunlight this time of year. All of the Planning Board members would like a site walk. Mr. Williams said that he wouldn’t start this project until after the road postings are lifted.

 

Mrs. Byrnes asked about the septic and was it signed off on? Mr. Williams said he has a copy of the original and it is signed off on. Bud Harris did a revision and he has the signed copy. The seasonal conversion box was not checked off. Mr. Browns asked about the porch protruding towards the lake and that is against the criteria of Shoreland Zoning.  Mr. Williams said they can be amended and put off to the side of the building. Mr. Brown asked if a grading plan was needed and how much soil disturbance there would be? Mr. Williams said he can get one for the Board. Mr. Brown said they need to know where the toe of the slope is and Mrs. Byrnes asked about a revegetation plan. Mr. Mosher said he had addressed that in Condition 3 of the memo. Mr. Brown asked if boundary markers are still there and Mr. Williams said they should be visible above the snow and he will have the septic staked out. Mr. Cloutier made a motion seconded by Mrs. Byrnes to schedule a site walk. The site walk was scheduled for Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 10:00am. All in favor.

 

Communication:

Mr. Higgins said that he will be stepping down as Chairman of the Planning Board. His work duties are not compatible with the Board’s schedule and he would like to submit his resignation. Mrs. Dyer asked him for a written resignation. Adam said he intends to remain on the Board. Mr. Cloutier made a motion to accept his resignation and Mr. Brown seconded this. All in favor. A new Chairman and Vice Chairman will be elected at next month’s meeting.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.