EDGECOMB PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES,
1. Call to Order
Chairman David Boucher called the meeting to order at
2. Roll Call
Members present were David Boucher, Bruce Cameron, Jarryl Larson, and alternate Jack French, who was appointed to act in the absence of a regular member. Prospective member Pat Jeremiah was also present.
3. Public Comment
None
4. Approval of
Minutes of November 3, 2008 and clarifications, if any
Bruce Cameron moved to approve the minutes of
5. Conditional
approval of the site plan review application of Sheepscot Village on behalf of
JKB Properties dated May 5, 2008
David Boucher said that according to the information he had received, the Planning Board cannot rescind the approval of this application as requested by the Board of Selectmen; however, a building permit cannot be issued until conditions of the approval are met. Roger Bintliff has advised that JKB Properties has no right or title to the proposed site, as the contract has expired and he has no intention of renewing. A final response from the MMA attorney on this matter has not been received; additional information has been sent to her as requested. The attorney had said, however, that the approval could not be rescinded arbitrarily.
In response to Jarryl Larson’s question, David Boucher said that the fee would not be refunded in the event an approval were rescinded.
According to the State, the clock begins ticking on the one-year approval as of the date of the conditional approval if the conditions are not substantial. Jarryl Larson suggested that this timeline and a time limit for conditions to be met be included in the ordinance.
It was the consensus of the board that the chairman write a letter to CEO Marian Anderson advising her of the facts of this application, (i.e. that the sewer and water permit has been rescinded by the Selectmen, the contract with Roger Bintliff has expired and will not be renewed, and that conditions of the approval have not been met) and that a building permit should not be issued. A draft of the letter will be distributed to the board.
6. Other Business
CEO Marian Anderson was present and was introduced to the board.
An incomplete application had been received from Ben Ellinwood, and the chairman will advise the applicant what further information is needed.
A sample Land Use Application and Site Plan Review checklist was received from Byron Johnson. The board will review the documents and bring comments to the next meeting.
Jarryl Larson distributed information to the board on Due Process and Municipal Boards.
Board members were reminded of their responsibility to complete the FOAA course.
7. Adjournment
Jack French moved to adjourn the meeting at