The meeting was called to order by Stuart Smith, Chairman, at 6:35 p.m. Board members present were Dave Boucher, Bruce Cameron, Erin Cooperrider, Amanda Russell and Stuart Smith and Alternates Katharine Braid and Lisa McSwain.

1. Review Minutes of December 5, 2005

   Bruce Cameron moved, Amanda Russell seconded, to approve the minutes. The motion passed.

2. Public Comment:

   None.

3. Preliminary Discussion on Sheepscot Harbour Village and Resort

   Roger Bintliff introduced Phase II of the development consisting of 25 dwelling units, two of which will be in the restaurant building, 14 will be in Shoreland and nine outside of Shoreland. Sixteen dwelling units from the motor lodge will be relocated and are included in the 25 units. There will be three different styles of units which will be placed to avoid the existing large trees. In order to preserve trees, a small part of the development will be on James Hall's property, for which an easement has been obtained. Impervious surface is approximately 27.3% of the lot. To protect trees and avoid erosion, driveways have been clustered and existing roads have been utilized to minimize the impact. A green area is being created for a walkway, fire pit, sitting area, and ice skating pond. The roadway surfaces will be gravel or a gravel-like substance. The only pavement will be at the Inn. The tennis courts will be removed. There is one existing fire hydrant and two additional hydrants are planned. A trail system will be developed to the green area and Ft. Edgecomb.

   The submitted plans include a lighting plan, planting plan, entrance gate, signage, floor plans and elevations of the bungalow cottage-style buildings. The buildings will be shingle and board and batten with differentiating colors to give a village look to the project. Because of the price, amenities and dues, many of the cottages will probably be sold as rental investment property.

   In response to Lisa McSwain's question regarding the traffic impact on the intersection of Route 1 and Eddy Road, Roger Bintliff said that the traffic impact is less now with the reduced size of the restaurant and the curtailing of functions. The development is not expected to generate enough additional traffic that would trigger action by the MDOT.

   The State is reviewing the erosion control and stormwater runoff plans. A third-party technical review of the plans will be requested by the Board. Additional information required includes amended condominium documents if applicable, stormwater runoff calculations, a schedule detailing the type, color, and texture of all exterior surfacing materials of all proposed principal buildings and structures, copy of proposed easement from Jim Hall, and copies of all State approvals and permits. Section 3.5.1.3.6 (soil types and location of soil boundaries suitable for wastewater disposal) is not applicable because of the presence of a sewer system. The applicant will be advised that the proposed development will be reviewed under the Shoreland Ordinance, and the requirements under that ordinance must be met. The applicant will be asked to pay an engineer's fee if one is hired to review the plans.

   A public hearing on the Site Plan Review and Shoreland applications is scheduled for 6 p.m. on January 19 to be followed by the Planning Board's regular meeting.

4. Other Business

   The Waldoboro ordinance will be reviewed by the members before the next meeting in addition to Bob Faunce's memo on the Land Use Ordinance. Bob Faunce will be asked to attend the February workshop meeting to assist with the ordinance changes.

   The Board has been asked by the Selectmen to consider ordinance changes governing big box stores, to research the issue and to develop a recommendation for Town Meeting. Dave Boucher offered to obtain a copy of the documentary opposing Wal-Mart for the Board. A documentary favoring Wal-Mart, if available, will also be obtained. The Task Force will be considering this issue.