Regular Business Meeting
January 19, 2004
Members Present: Dave Clark, Rose Hill, Jack Taylor, Nancy Harriman
Absent: Pam Keller
Also Present: Code Enforcement Officer Jim Roberts,
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Dave Clark called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
The minutes for the December 15, 2003 Regular Meeting were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
TARA ESTATES
No new information.
PAM KELLER
After receiving a letter of resignation, Selectmen will appoint a new Board member.
CPU FEES
Rose has researched fees for local site walks and public hearings and has found that they range from $70 to $150 for both events. (Ours currently are $175 each). Members briefly discussed this as a business cost. No further action was taken.
CELL PHONE TOWER
Matt Boles, Site Acquisition Specialist for LCC International Inc., presented information on the proposed cell phone tower for US Cellular on Tardiff Lane. The site would be a 60’ X 60’ compound surrounded by an 8’ high chain link fence and would consist of a 12’ X 20’ shelter on a 13’ X 20’ X 1’ concrete slab containing a Base Transmitting System and a tower. The tower itself would be a 190’ feet monopole capable of carrying several different cell phone providers. It would not have to be lit as it is under 200’.The tower, which would be visible from Rt. 5, would be approximately 100’ from the power line. The tower would be designed to collapse upon itself in the event of failure and so should not impact the nearby CMP lines. The site is
not within the Saco River Corridor and should not require any tree cutting. The proposed lease is for 25 years with 5-year terms, which is standard for the industry. LCC International would like to have the tower installed by May.
Mr. Boles was asked to fill out an application for a CUP, register with the FCC, and obtain approval from the FAA if necessary. It was also requested that he obtain a letter of easement from CMP. Mr. Boles agreed to prepare 9 sets of prints for the Town and to provide the letter of notification for the 7 abutters. A site walk was scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 9:00 a.m., with a public hearing to follow.
NEW BUSINESS:
GOODWIN’S MILLS ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH (GMACC)
Pastor Joseph Saunders, Leo Goodwin, and Larry LaChance presented proposed expansion plans for the church. The church continues to grow in membership and comfort and safety are two major concerns. The church committee brought 3 plans for the Planning Board to consider and comment upon.
Plan #1 is a 36’ X 40’ addition at right angles to the front of the church, jutting out toward the brook. It would be 60’ from the center of the highway and 150’ from the center of the brook. CEO Jim Roberts pointed out that it would need to be 150’ from the high-water line of the brook, not the center. It was suggested that either the dimensions could be changed or the church committee could request a variance from the ZBA.
Plan #2 consists of a 40’ X 65’ addition at right angles to the back of the church, jutting out toward the small “Blacksmith Shop”, which would be torn down.
Plan #3 would be to fill out the sides of the back portion of the church, requiring the chimney to be moved to an exterior wall close to Guineys’ house. This would require a variance as well and perhaps would not accommodate aisles wide enough to meet fire safety codes.
Board members raised concerns about parking and the septic system. Mr. Goodwin indicated that there was enough area behind the current lot to develop more parking and that striping the lot could improve parking efficiency. Church members felt that the septic system would not be a major concern. Board members asked that any addition or remodeling be in keeping with the town character. In order to approve an application the Planning Board will need plot plans and drawings from the church’s architect.
After the church members left, Dave suggested that a motion be made to waive fees if it is legal to do so. He volunteered to check with the Selectmen.
MOE POIRIER
Moe Poirier recently approached Rose about the possibility of putting in a road to a house in the back part of his property. He had never acted on an approved CPU (June 3, 1999) to put an apartment in his barn and apparently wants the 3 acres adjacent to the barn to revert back to a separate lot. Rose was asked to tell him that he will need to come before the Board to do this.
NEW MEETING TIME
Jack requested that the starting time be changed from 7:30 to 7:00. Members agreed and Dave agreed to notify the Selectmen. This time cannot be officially changed yet because the Town Report lists 7:30 as the meeting time, but it can be changed in the next report. Members decided to use the 7:00-7:30 time to take care of administrative business and to continue taking applicants at 7:30.
Dave adjourned the meeting at 9:05. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16th, at the new starting time of 7:00 p.m.
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Valerie Cole, Secretary
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Dave Clark, Chairperson
COPIES TO: Jim Roberts, Code Enforcement Officer and Town Selectmen
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