Members Present: Allen Greene, Bill Potter, Jason Shaw, Allison Hepler, Gregg Buczkowski, Mike Hoover & Bob Meade

Also Present: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief/CEO

Meeting called to order.

1st Order of Business:

- Allen had no general announcements to share.

- Bob inquired about the status of Robert Newcomb's auto dealership, Atlantic Mechanical and MacDonald & Associates. The Board replied that Atlantic Mechanical and MacDonald & Associates had attended a previous a meeting during the fall and explained their business activities. Robert Newcomb, however, has failed to make an appearance, in regards to updating his site plan approval. The Board discussed the matter with Ken and asked that he contact Mr. Newcomb and request that he attend the February meeting. Bob reiterated that if ordinances aren't being complied by, then the Town needs to pursue enforcement action.

- The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

2nd Order of Business:

- Betty Reed, owner of Lot #6 on Norway Drive (off Chopps Cross Road) and Vickie Sprague, her realtor, were present to inquire about a possible division of the lot (7.2 acres total) into two lots. After a brief discussion, the Board stated that to do so would require an amendment to the original subdivision. The Board recommended that they obtain a copy of the Subdivision Ordinance for specific requirements.

3rd Order of Business:

- Jackson Parker of Reed & Reed, Inc. was present to amend a site plan previously approved in August. Mr. Parker's proposal included erecting a larger building and locating it in a different area than originally specified. The original building size was to be 50' x 100' and the newly proposed one would be 100' x 100'. A revised site plan was submitted indicating the proposed changes. The existing welding and machine shop would still be demolished.

- Bill moved to accept the amendment as proposed, Allison seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor.

- The Board agreed that an additional Site Plan fee of $500.00 applied.

4th Order of Business:

- Charlie Wiercinski and Jeffrey Aceto of Sitelines were present, representing Stoney Hill Associates, LLC, regarding two proposed subdivisions on the Murphy's Corner Road:

Fisher Meadow Subdivision

- Proposed Fisher Meadow Subdivision would consist of 13 lots, on approximately 56 acres, on the north side of Murphy's Corner Road. The proposed subdivision road would be approximately 1,540' long and an open space of approximately 20 acres would exist, consisting of a pond and wetland areas.

- Buffer strips on the property have been delineated by Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. The Board inquired about what type of activity is permitted within the buffer strips. The amount of actual buildable space due to the buffers was also of concern. The Board would like the applicant to submit documentation specifying the allowances and limitations of the buffers.

- The Board reviewed the application for completeness and determined that the following items were absent:

• Fire Chief's letter
• Covenants/Road maintenance association
• Soil test results for each lot
• Copy of corporate seal
• Copy of deed to property

Pasture Subdivision

- Proposed Pasture Subdivision would consist of 10 lots, on approximately 30 acres, on the south side of Murphy's Corner Road. Two lots would be accessed from the Hockomock Road through an unimproved public right of way, seven lots would be accessed by a proposed subdivision road approximately 1,000', off of Murphy's Corner Road and one lot would be accessed from a single driveway off of Murphy's Corner Road. There would be minimal open space for the development. The property contains similar MDEP and MIF & W buffer strips as the other proposed subdivision.

- The Board reviewed the application for completeness and determined that the following items were absent:

• Fire Chief's letter
• Covenants/Road maintenance association
• Soil test results for each lot
• Copy of corporate seal
• Copy of deed to property

- Mr. Wiercinski and Mr. Aceto indicated that they would return at the February meeting with the missing items.

5th Order of Business:

- Allen presented his Planning Board Report for the Town Report to the Board. The Board approved the report and Allen will forward it to Lloyd.

- Allen also mentioned that he didn't believe that the Planning Board fees collected were going into the Planning Board's account, as the balance only reflected a few hundred dollars. He said he would like to discuss the matter with the selectmen. Ken said he would be more specific when submitting monies for deposit to the Town's Treasurer.

- Allen will forward the draft Sign Ordinance to the Board members once he receives it from Allison. He would like feedback at the next sign workshop, which will be on February 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the town office.

Meeting adjourned.

* Next Planning Board meeting February 26th at 7:15 p.m.

Allen Greene, Planning Board Chairperson

Bill Potter, Planning Board Vice Chairperson

Jason Shaw, Planning Board Secretary

Allison Hepler, Planning Board

Gregg Buczkowski, Planning Board

Mike Hoover, Planning Board Alternate

Robert Meade, Planning Board Alternate

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