Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Brooks McCandlish, Chair.
Members Present:
Brooks McCandlish, Chair; Stephen Pierce; Denise Renk; Bill Duffy; Bob Hodges; Nathanial Bruss, Alternate; Heather Weed, Alternate
Review and Consideration of Minutes
Minutes of October 12th were approved with no corrections
Public Hearing for Lumber Barn Map7/Lot2
Hearing opened at 7:05pm
Doug presented his application for a Special Exception to the Board. He would like to fix the retaining wall in the back of his building and then would like to square off the building making more room for millwork storage and additional hardware store space. He informed the Board that he has already received his Shoreland Permit from the State. After Doug presented his application Brooks stated that he felt as though this application should be for a variance, not a special exception. The Board all agreed to move forward with this application following the guidelines for a variance. Doug went through each criterion with the Board.
Hearing was closed at 7:29pm
Public Hearing for Tom and Cindy Cullinance Map2/Lot 32&33
Hearing opened at 7:30pm
Cindy presented their application for a variance asking to build a 12×14 shed on footings. This shed will be 6’ from the house, 30’ from the road, and 66’ from the river. Cindy informed the Board that this is a non-conforming lot. Chris Mock, an abutter, was in the audience and expressed his support for the request.
Hearing closed at 7:38pm
New Business:
The Board discussed the public hearing for Lumber Barn and went through each criterion. The Board went though each criterion and unanimously felt that all 5 criterion were satisfied. Motion to accept application, seconded, vote 5-0
The Board discussed the public hearing for Cullinane and went through each criterion. The Board went though each criterion and unanimously felt that all 5 criterion were satisfied. Motion to accept application, seconded, vote 5-0
Laurie Buchar filed an application for a rehearing regarding William C. Heselton’s approval for a special exception for a junkyard at Map9/Lot45. She wants the rehearing because 1. There is new information regarding injurious property devaluation to abutters. 2. More evidence for consideration of impact on road conditions and environment. 3. Concerns regarding abutting Historic District- cultural impact. 4. Request heated room-a more conducive atmosphere for close study of issue. The board discussed her concerns and would like to see the evidence that Laurie is referencing in her application. Motion to suspend making a decision on rehearing until evidence is presented to the Board at the next meeting on December 7th, seconded, vote 5-0.
G&A Automotive Map3/Lot82B: Amy is requesting that the Board accept her request to grandfather the sing at the entrance of Breezy Hill. The Board reviewed the Zoning Ordinance and determined that the Zoning Board is not the appropriate board to bring this request to. The Board did suggest to Amy that if she is able to show that there was a sign at that location prior to the sign ordinance than that would automatically make her signage Grandfathered in.
Heather Weed informed the Board that there are a couple of discrepancies in the Zoning Ordinance. Heather was informed to bring these discrepancies to the Planning Board.
Budget: The Board reviewed last year’s budget and decided that they were going to ask for the same budget as the previous year.
As there was no additional business to come before the board, meeting adjourned at 8:50PM.