EDGECOMB PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES, SITE WALK,
The site walk began at
Dan Alley led the group from the town road on the dirt road
to the top of the gravel pit, then to the bottom of the pit and around the
circumference of the pit. The group
walked back to
EDGECOMB PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES,
1. Call to Order
In the absence of the chairman, Barry Hathorne, Vice
Chairman, called the meeting to order at
2. Roll Call
Members present were Jack French, Barry Hathorne, Jarryl Larson, and Pat Jeremiah and Alternate David Nutt who was appointed to act in David Boucher’s absence. David Boucher and alternate Amber Tonry were absent.
3. Approval of
minutes of
Jack French moved to approve the minutes. Vote 5-0-0. The March 11 minutes were tabled until all three present on March 11 were present to vote.
4. Public Comment
- none
Jon Rioux offered to delay Item No. 5 until the other applicants were heard.
6. Karin Smith -
Requirements for sand pit application
The Colbys and Cunninghams, both abutters, were present and expressed their concerns at various points in the discussion.
In response to Jarryl Larson’s question, Dan Alley said it could be three years before the work on the gravel pit was completed; it would depend on market conditions.
Trip limitations were discussed and will be included as conditions of the approval. The operator will supply trip tickets so that the number of trips can be monitored.
In response to an abutter’s question, Jarryl Larson said that when the application was found complete, a public hearing would be scheduled. A statement from the Road Commissioner will be necessary before approval.
Jack French said that the application requirements would be the same as those for the previous conditional approval and a reclamation plan and cost thereof would also be necessary. The board also requested an estimate of completion time.
7. Other
Business
Mike Elkins advised the board that he plans to use part of his house on Route 27 as a gallery to display furniture he manufactures in Boothbay. The sign and parking requirements were discussed. He plans to have a minimum of seven parking spaces, although there is ample room for more parking if necessary. He was directed to the sign ordinance for setback and size. Because this will be a change in use, a site plan review application will be necessary. The DOT has approved the driveway entrance.
5. Jon Rioux - Modification
to existing shoreland permit.
Jon Rioux submitted an amended application for dock, ramp and float. He plans to increase the width of the ramp from 3½ feet to 4 feet, decrease the length of the dock from 41 feet to 40 feet. It was determined that planning board approval was necessary only for the increase in width of the ramp. Jack French moved to approve the modification of the existing ramp from 42” to 48”. Vote 5-0-0. In response to Rioux’s question regarding a potting shed, the board advised that only a building permit would be necessary. The shed will be located in common area A and by default will become part of the subdivision.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at