DAYTON PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
September 19, 2005
Members Present: Rose Hill (Acting Chair), Nancy Harriman, Heather Pinet, Rick Shaw, Derrick DeVezina
Absent: Ron Wormwood
Others Present: Lisa and Steve Morse, Andy Howard, Charlie Jenness, Michael T. of Sebago Technics, Steve Korpi
Administrative Business:
Rose Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The August 15, 2005 minutes were read and approved.
Old Business:
MORSE SUBDIVISION: Steve and Lisa Morse appeared before the Board for final approval for a four-lot subdivision on Dyer Road. After verifying that the missing paperwork had been completed and submitted, the Board determined that all requirements had been met. Nancy Harriman motioned to approve the application for Morang Acres, Heather Pinet seconded. The application was approved with four in favor and one abstention.
While waiting for Mr. Howard the Board moved to New Business at 7:25 PM.
New Business:
ADDITIONAL MEETING NIGHT: Nancy Harriman reported that she had received approval from the Selectmen for the Planning Board to meet an additional night every month. It was decided to meet on the first Monday of the month, starting October 3, at 7:00 PM. The Board will review minutes and correspondence as necessary and will meet with applicants starting at 7:30.
HYDROLOGICAL SURVEY: Nancy also asked the Selectmen about the possibility of having a hydrological survey completed in the vicinity of the gravel pits on Rt. 35. Selectmen agreed that it would benefit the town and suggested that Nancy gather names of companies qualified to do so.
Board returned to Old Business at 7:30.
KORPI SUBDIVISION: Mr. Korpi brought in a revised sketch plan for a proposed subdivision on South Street but indicated that he was not ready to request a sitewalk or formally file an application yet. He noted that on the revised plan, one of the existing houses now had a driveway onto the private road instead of on South Street. The issue of “spaghetti lots” still remains. Mr. Korpi asked to be on the agenda for the October 3, 2005 meeting.
ANDY HOWARD-SDI: (Rose Hill stepped down from the Board; she is a gravel pit owner.) Mr. Howard, Mr. Jenness, and an engineer from Sebago Technics came before the Board to get final approval to start mining below the water table. Mr. Howard explained that the bond issue would be finalized shortly and indicated that he may decide to give the Town a check for a cash bond instead of buying a surety bond. Board members explained that the amount would be $1000 per open acre, minus stockpiles and roads. Mr. Howard asked for conditional approval contingent on his securing a bond within the next few weeks. He presented revised plans for the pond excavation and noted that the revision consisted mainly of sloping and a berm around the proposed pond.
Nancy Harriman asked about water quality; Mr. Howard explained that the DEP requires strict testing of monitor wells to ensure quality. The quantity of water should not be affected, as no water will be removed. Nancy asked about the boundary near Bill Harris’s pit; Mr. Howard indicated that he would dig no closer unless Mr. Harris starts to dig in his pit.
The Board then went through the gravel pit checklist. It was determined that in addition to a bond, Mr. Howard needs to supply the town with an updated Certificate of Liability. The town and Mr. Howard had previously addressed most of the other items on the checklist.
Heather Pinet moved to grant approval to the expanded CUP application to mine below the water table, conditional upon the town’s receipt of a surety or cash bond and an updated Certificate of Liability. Rick Shaw seconded. The expanded CUP was approved with three in favor and two abstentions.
Rose Hill returned to the Board.
TAYLOR SUBDIVISION: Board members reviewed a letter and photos submitted by an abutter to the Pinefield subdivision on Union Falls Road. Some of the neighbors are concerned that the subdivision is not adhering to town specs. It was decided that this in not a Planning Board matter and no further action was taken.
BLAINE BENSON: No further action.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN No further action.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 3, 2005, 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
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Valerie J. Cole, Secretary
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Acting Chair
COPIES TO: Jim Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer, and Selectmen
THESE MINUTES MAY NOT BE TRANSCRIBED VERBATIM. SECTIONS MAY BE PARAPHRASED FOR CLARITY.
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