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

Also Present: Ken Desmond, Fire Chief & CEO

Meeting called to order.

1st Order of Business:

- Allen welcomed the Board's newest alternate member, Bill Longley. Bill replaces Mike Hoover, who did not seek reappointment.

- Ken stated that requests for building permits are becoming more numerous.

- Ken also mentioned that he, the selectmen and the MDOT are working on bringing Ed's Stuff, located on the corner of Route 1 and Hall Road, into compliance.

- The minutes of the previous meeting and the Sign Ordinance public hearing were approved.

2nd Order of Business:

- Steve McConnell of McConnell & Associates was present to represent John Burnett, regarding a proposed division of an 88 acre lot on Montsweag Road. The lot has been co-owned by Burnett and his two sisters since 2004. They wish to create three separate lots for each of them. Mr. McConnell wanted to know if subdivision rules apply.

- Bill Longley stated that because the property was left as one parcel to all three, it appears that the original intent of the donor was one parcel, so a division would require subdivision.

- Mr. McConnell mentioned that the lot was originally owned by four siblings and that one sold to the other three.

- The consensus of the Board was that subdivision does apply.

3rd Order of Business:

- Jeffrey Aceto of Sitelines was present to represent Stoney Hill Associates, LLC, regarding the proposed Pasture Subdivision on the Murphy's Corner Road.

- Mr. Aceto submitted updated drawings and a Maine Highway Commission ROW map confirming that the "Old" Murphy Corner Road ROW exists as a public easement. Access to Lots #1 and #2 are required to use this ROW.

- Allen read a letter from Jack Shaw, Road Commissioner, dated 04/30/07, regarding his recommendations to the Board concerning the proposed Pasture and Fisher Meadow Subdivisions (please see attached).

- Allison moved to approve the proposed subdivision with the Road Commissioner's recommendations.

- Jason seconded the motion.

- Allen, Bill Potter, Jason and Allison voted in favor of its approval. Gregg abstained from voting due to not being present for the site walk. Bob and Bill Longley abstained from voting due to their alternate positions.

4th Order of Business:

- Jeffrey Aceto of Sitelines was present to represent Stoney Hill Associates, LLC, regarding the proposed Fisher Meadow Subdivision on the Murphy's Corner Road.

- Mr. Aceto submitted updated plans.

- Allison stated that she had contacted Steve Walker at Inland Fisheries & Wildlife about the presence of spotted turtles. The department responded that they were not aware of any on the property. If their existence is confirmed, the department will work with the developer. There are currently no existing statutes regarding the presence of spotted turtles.

- The recommendations of the Road Commissioner apply to this proposed subdivision, also. The developer indicated his agreement with contents of Jack Shaw's letter to the Board (again, please reference attached letter).

- Betty King was present and voiced her concern about the wetland area being filled in and the habitat crossing becoming blocked.

- Bill Longley mentioned that the developer would be required to obtain a "Permit by Rule" from MDEP for the culvert installation. Mr. Aceto concurred.

- Allison moved to approve the proposed subdivision with the Road Commissioner's recommendations.

- Jason seconded the motion.

- Allen, Bill Potter, Jason and Allison voted in favor of its approval. Gregg abstained from voting due to not being present for the site walk. Bob and Bill Longley abstained from voting due to their alternate positions.

- The Board signed all the plans for both subdivisions.

5th Order of Business:

- Julie Cromwell, realtor, of Cromwell Coastal Properties and her husband Bob Jones were present regarding the possible purchase of a piece of property currently owned by Tom Colton. The property is located at 765 U.S. Route 1 and contains 1.13 acres. They wish to re-locate their real estate office to the rear of the existing residence via a new addition.

- Bill Longley stated that the property is located within the General Purpose District and that one acre minimum is required per use.

- Ms. Cromwell wondered if home occupation would be possible. The Board advised her that she would have to reside on the property to operate a home occupation. She indicated she wasn't prepared to do that at this time.

- The Board reviewed the ordinance and determined that each use would require one acre.

- Ms. Cromwell stated that she would still consider the purchase for business use only.

- The Board also advised Ms. Cromwell that Site Plan Review would apply, due to a change of use from a dwelling to a business.

- Bill Longley questioned the existing septic system and its age. He recommended that she consider installation of a new system.

- Ms. Cromwell will notify Allen if she decides to proceed.

6th Order of Business:

- Jim Guidi was present regarding the proposed Hathorn Woods Subdivision, a 14 lot subdivision located on the Old Stage Road, Section 2.

- Mr. Guidi submitted a copy of a Land Use Permit obtained from MDEP. The Board had previously accepted his application as complete with the exception of this item.

- The Board scheduled a public hearing at the next Planning Board meeting on June 4th at 7:30 p.m.

7th Order of Business:

- Allen accepted an invoice from Jason Shaw, Planning Board Secretary for $181.47 for printing and postage costs for the past year. The Board agreed to payment of the invoice.

- The Board voted and re-instated officers for the year.

Meeting adjourned.

*Next Planning Board meeting June 4th at 7:15 p.m.

Allen Greene, Planning Board Chairperson

Bill Potter, Planning Board Vice-Chairperson

Jason Shaw, Planning Board Secretary

Gregg Buczkowski, Planning Board

Allison Hepler, Planning Board

Robert Meade, Planning Board Alternate

Bill Longley, Planning Board Alternate

to Woolwich Planning Board

BACK TO THE WOOLWICH HOME PAGE