SOUTH BERWICK PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL: Dennis Smith (Chairman), Cheryl Dionne, David Burke, Brad Christo, Bruce Whitney, Matt Kinney, Jim Fisk (Planner)
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Smith called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
MINUTES APPROVAL:
On a motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mrs. Dionne, it was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the October 4, 2005 minutes and adopt them as written after correcting the spelling of Mr. Burke’s name and deleting the words “and sold” in paragraph 2 of the second page under New Business.
On a motion by Mr. Burke seconded by Mr. Whitney it was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the October 18, 2005 minutes and adopt them as written.
On a motion by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Christo it was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the November 1, 2005 minutes and adopt them as written after deleting the words “absent were Cheryl Dionne” and changing “Matt Kenney late” to “Matt Kenney arrived at 7:15 pm.”
PUBLIC AUDIENCE: No announcements or inquiries.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Chairman Smith suggested these items be moved to the end of the meeting due to the large agenda before the board. There were no objections.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. MSP 05-05; Green Subdivision; Map 9 Lot 35
Preliminary Plan
Final Plan
Chairman Smith inquired if all fees have been paid regarding this submission. Mr. Fisk responded: all fees have been paid for the Preliminary Review and the Final Review.
Ms. Dionne made a motion to accept the Preliminary Plan, David Burke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board reviewed the Final Plan. The Public Works Director has reviewed the road cuts and finds them acceptable. The Berwick Planning Board made a change to Condition #3. Intention of the plan is not to inhibit in-law apartments as the homes are defined as Single Family homes. Action on Waivers: all requested. Reviewed the Findings of Fact, it was suggested to remove the word “Whereas” in each case with the exception of the first time it is listed in the Findings. The Chairman requested the previous “MSP # 04-02” be added to each of the first 14 items. Under item 15, strike the words “revised.” Remove item #16. Discussion ensued regarding the setback, questioning 100’ or 75’. Ms. Dionne recalled the
Chairman requesting 75’.
On a motion by Brad Christo seconded by Bruce Whitney it was unanimously voted to accept the Findings of Fact based on the revisions and amendments as described.
The conditions of approval were read by the Chairman. Changes include:
Item #3 to Lots 1, 7, 6 & 5.
Item # 5 to read: The applicant is to pay a $3,750 fee in lieu of constructing sidewalks. The Planning Board recommends this fee be applied toward improving the pedestrian environment in an appropriate location as determined by the Town Council.
On a motion by Ms. Dionne seconded by David Burke it was unanimously voted to accept the conditions of approval with the above mentioned changes.
The consensus of the Board was to have the Chairman sign the Findings of Fact as amended.
2. SP 05-07; Rosalie Fronczak-Map 3 Lot 22 Wild Rose Lane
Continued preliminary plan review.
Mr. Whitney recused himself from this matter, Mr. Kenney will act on this application as a voting member in Mr. Whitney’s stead.
The fees for this sketch plan review were paid during the original submission.
Ms. Fronczak is proposing a 2 lot subdivision of her property on Wild Rose Lane. Following a discussion with the applicants concerning long term plans for the parcel, Chairman Smith requested an overall sketch plan for the entire parcel delineating the wetlands and all possible future expansion. Once received and reviewed, if the Planning Board deems the amended plan reasonable, the Board will schedule a site walk at that time. The Chairman requested Mr. Fisk assist Ms. Fronczak with the maps available in the Town office. Mr. Smith informed Ms. Fronczak the end of the road needs to be clearly outlined including any turnarounds in addition to the swamp areas and each parcel to be sold or held for later expansion. Ms. Dionne pointed out the implications of shared ownership of a ROW.
Mrs. Fronczak replied she was aware of the legal issues. It was also mentioned any private road servicing this area must be built to Town standards.
ORDINANCE UPDATES:
Rescheduled to December 6, 2005 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Chairman requested New Business be taken out of order as the applicant for item #3 has been waiting and his application should be a quick item. There was no opposition to this request.
Item 3 is moved to item 1, 1 to 2 and so forth.
Mr. Whitney returned as a voting member.
1. MSP 05-06; Diversified Electric, Map 28, Lot 166;
Change of Use
Mr. Harold Main, President of Diversified Electric was present to answer the Board’s questions. The Chairman requested a copy of the lease. As per Mr. Whitney’s suggestion, Mr. Main will forward an abstract of the lease to the Town. Mr. Main explained there will be no changes to the exterior of the property. Mr. Main plans to paint and paper on the inside and add a window sign with the lettering on the window itself.
On a motion by David Burke, seconded by Cheryl Dionne it was unanimously voted to approve the Change of Use as it meets the standards set forth in the South Berwick Zoning Ordinance, Criteria and Standards, Section E, Page 106.
2. SP 05-08; Emery Subdivision Sketch Plan-Map 9, Lot 71 (A&B)
Mr. Whitney recused himself from this matter, Mr. Kenney will act on this application as a voting member in Mr. Whitney’s stead.
Mr. Harmon was present representing a client on this subdivision. He informed the Planning Board they were not prepared at this time to present this subdivision to the Board and requested this item be moved to the next meeting. Mr. Kenney mentioned his concern the Assessor has adequate time to review the application.
On a motion by David Burke seconded by Cheryl Dionne it was unanimously voted to table this item to the next review meeting scheduled for December 20, 2005.
3. SP 05-09; ATP 3-lot Subdivision Sketch Plan, Thurrell Road
Map 14, Lot 1
The fees for this Sketch Plan review have been paid.
The Chairman requested Mr. Harmon sign the plan for ATP. Mr. Harmon gave a brief overview of the project. There is a 1500’ ROW to the project. Site review, density calculations and soil tests have not been completed at this time. Mr. Fisk reasoned that this project is feasible for further review. He has questions on frontage, access, Shoreland Zoning and possibly others, but feels this is worthy of review. Dennis Smith and Cheryl Dionne both agreed the property should be walked before further review. A site walk was scheduled for Tuesday November 29 at 7 am.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Memo from Roberta Orsini, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager re: Street Light Policy
Discussion about this policy centered on how to incorporate this Policy into the subdivision Ordinance. The Chairman requested Mr. Fisk come up with the appropriate wording. It was also suggested to add this item to the Subdivision Checklist.
2. Liquidation Harvesting and Subdivision Review
No action was taken on this item.
OTHER:
Brad Christo remarked on the length of this agenda and requested if possible all future materials be available to the board earlier in hard copy. The email Findings of Fact did not allow him adequate time for review.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Cheryl Dionne seconded by David Burke it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 pm.
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