PLANNING BOARD
March 19, 2008

The Waterford Planning Board public hearing on Bear Mountain Inn was called to order by Chairman Tim Fanning at 6:40 p.m. Present were: Bruce Sanborn, Tony Butterall, Colin Holme, two of the abutters, and one observer who is a town resident. A large poster board replication of the plan was used to illustrate the proposed changes and Tim helped explain it to those present. There were no objections raised by those present, however, Tim read some correspondence from the Worsters, abutters, who were opposed to the plan. Tim received from the applicants all the receipts from the mailed notices to abutters. There being no further questions or comments, the public hearing was concluded at 6:50 p.m.

At 7 p.m. the regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Fanning. Present were: Bruce Sanborn, Tony Butterall, Colin Holme and CEO Rick Rice.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted with one change: strike the sentence stating that Tony Butterall was asked to act as a voting member.

Tim asked Tony to act as a voting member at this meeting.

The first applicant was Bear Mountain Inn. Tim asked for the additional information, which had been requested at the previous meeting. Tim said he had called Mr. Berry of Main-Land Development for clarification on the following information:

1. elevations above the 100 year flood plain.
2. 50 ft. ROW on back lot.
3. courses and distances on easterly boundaries not shown.
4. a deck in relationship to the setback.

Tim said he had received back from Mr. Berry replies to all of the above and the Board has been supplied with all the information it has requested. At this time Tim directed the members and the applicants to the review standards of Site Plan Review. But first he asked members for a response to the communications from Mr. and Mrs. Worster. It was generally agreed that whereas they had not stated any objection specific to the application, and whereas they'd had since February 29th to react, the Board would proceed with the approval process of the plan. Tim then mentioned the fact that typically a site walk would have taken place. Everyone agreed that had not been practical due to snow conditions.

Section 5. A. General Standards

1. meets requirements; 2. a.-c. found to be compatible with other cabins on Bear Pond; d. n/a; e. n/a; 3. meets safe acccess requirements, the rest n/a; 4. meets safe parking requirement; the rest n/a; 5. meets requirements; 6. meets requirements; 7. meets requirements; 8. n/a; 9. meets requirements; 10. meets requirements; 11. n/a; 12. meets requirements; 13. meets requirements; 14. not required because it is covered by SLZ; 15. - 18. n/a; 19. - 22. meets requirements; 23. subject to compliance of stated guidelines; 24. n/a; 25. n/a; 26. none identified in the application; 27. meets requirements; 28. meets requirements;

Section 5. B. Special Regulations

None apply to this application.

It was voted 4 - 0 to approve this application under Site Plan Review.

Shoreland Zoning ordinance review criteria:

Section 16 D. items 1. through 8. yes.

It was voted 4-0 to approve this application under the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.

Next on the agenda, Chris Thorman for Melissa Legg presented the amended floor areas for proposed deck in Shoreland Zone application Map 64, Lot 17. This application was voted on for approval; passed 4-0. An application fee of $55 was received.

Next, John Klepinger, representing the interests of his sister, Catherine Souza, brought in a concept plan of a proposed conveyance of land to help create the necessary 200 ft. frontage on a lot on Keoka Pond, allowing her to build on that lot. Members agreed the proposed re-alignment of property lines seemed to be a good solution to remedy the lack of sufficient shoreland frontage for the lot.

Tim had mail to pass out pertaining to an invitation from AVCOG for a 4-session workshop on subdivision to be held April 17 through May 15.

Tim requested setting a date for a meeting of Planning Board members to discuss telecommunication towers. It was agreed to tackle the topic at the next regular meeting, when hopefully there would be enough time to do so, and John O'Brien would be present. At that time it could be decided if an additional special meeting would be necessary.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Cynthia Stafford
Recording Secretary