SOUTH BERWICK PLANNING BOARD
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 21, 2004
6:30 P.M.
Workshop for the Peter Green property. Planning Board members present are David Burke, Allan Breed, Cheryl Dionne. Mr. Harmon is representing Peter Green. He spoke to his client regarding the suggestions the board made about the proposed subdivision. His client agreed with the setback of 100 feet from the road, however, he did not agree with the shared driveway idea.
Mr. Green would like to do a cluster subdivision now with 5 two acre lots on a cul-de-sac. The remaining land would then be turned over to conservation. He however would not like to have sidewalks or granite curbing in this subdivision. The 5th lot would pay for the road. The majority of the board liked the cluster idea with some form of curbing and a walking path instead of a sidewalk in order to access the conservation land. Mr. Harmon will come in with a sketch plan of the cluster subdivision.
SOUTH BERWICK PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
DECEMBER 21, 2004
7:00 P.M.
MSP 04-04 Planning Board members present are David Burke, Allan Breed, Cheryl Dionne and Dennis Smith. Mr. Burke opens the Public Hearing at 7:00pm. He asks for any public comment. Mr. Cleary commends the Roberge family for keeping their business in town. Richard Clough is in favor of the project. He also asks the board if the public will have a chance to comment after the project presentation. Mr. Burke agrees. Mrs. Persig commends the board for working with the applicant. Mr. Burke closes the Public Hearing at 7:10pm.
SOUTH BERWICK PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2004
7:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL: David Burke, Allan Breed, Dennis Smith, Cheryl Dionne.
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Burke called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVAL: December 7, 2004
MOTION
Mr. Smith motioned to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE: None
CORRESPONDENCE:
OLD BUSINESS: MSP 04-04 Sunoco Station Change of Use, Map 28, Lot 5. Mr. Gallott is representing the Roberge family for this application. He states this will be a convenience store with 20 parking spots, 1 entrance, and 1 exit. There will be 3 gas pumps with a canopy, and one 3200sf building on the property. Some residents had questions about the application. Mrs. Wilson asked about turning, Mr. Clough would like to see the sketch of the building and Mrs. Persig asked about signage. There is discussion regarding exterior signs and the lighting of them.
MOTION
Mr. Smith motioned to have the gas signage be resolved at a later meeting. Mr. Breed seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mrs. Delp read from Mr. Rousselle’s memo regarding exterior signage. The topic of other businesses in town with lit exterior signage is brought up.
Mr. Burke calls the motion. Mr. Breed and Mr. Smith are in favor of the motion. Mr. Burke and Mrs. Dionne are opposed.
Motion FAILS.
The existing fence now is 8 feet tall. Any replacement of the fence will also be 8 feet tall. Mr. & Mrs. Fopiano had questions regarding operating hours, liter and deliveries. The business hours are 5am to midnight. It will be a condition all dry goods must be delivered during operating hours. Also, trash removal will take place during operating hours.
MOTION
Mr. Breed motioned to accept the Draft Findings of Fact. Mrs. Dionne seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED. (Attachment A)
MOTION
Mr. Breed motioned to accept the Conclusion. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED. (Attachment A)
MOTION
Mrs. Dionne motioned to accept the Decision. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED (Attachment A)
NEW BUSINESS: MSP 04-08, Russell Tarason, Multifamily Dwelling, Map 28, Lot 5. Mr. Tarason would like to expand the duplex into a triplex. There is much discussion regarding the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance regarding square footage for dwelling units. Section 140-46. The board is in consensus the new dwelling would need to be at least 600 square feet of net habitable space. Mr. Burke would like a breakdown of the two units and the square footage (net dimensions) as part of the drawing for the application. Mr. Tarason passes out to the board a new drawing with added space to be in the attic. He is told the new space must meet all
life safety codes for the third floor. Parking was also discussed.
MOTION
Mrs. Smith motioned to table the application until the next meeting. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED
SP 04-09 Thomas Davidson et al, Timber Harvest in the Resource Protection / Shoreland Zone, Map 7, Lot 25. Brian Reader a licensed forester with Wadsworth Woodlands, Inc. would like to do a selective timber harvest of up to 40%. He has also applied for a selective harvesting in the Shoreland Zone. Mrs. Delp had Jean Demetracopoulos review the application. She would like to take walk the lot with Joe Rousselle & Mr. Reader after it is marked and after the cut. Mr. Reader agrees.
MOTION
Mrs. Smith motioned to waive the Public Hearing. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED
The hours of operation for the harvest will be 7am to 5pm, Monday thru Saturday.
MOTION
Mr. Smith motioned to accept the Draft Findings of Fact without #19. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED. (Attachment B)
MOTION
Mr. Smith motioned to accept the Conclusion. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED. (Attachment B)
MOTION
Mr. Breed motioned to accept the Decision. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED (Attachment B)
OTHER: Mr. Smith asks the board about the zoning changes the Comprehensive Plan may be addressing. He makes a request to meet with Kathy Delp and Joe Rousselle at the next meeting to go over some proposed changes. Possible impact fees should also be discussed.
DISCUSSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Smith motioned to adjourn. Mr. Breed seconded the motion. Motion unanimously PASSED.
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