Members Present: Allen Greene, Bill Potter, Jason Shaw, Clark Granger, Gregg Buczkowski & Robert Meade

Meeting called to order.

1st Order of Business:

- The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

- Allen mentioned that Lloyd had forwarded a questionnaire from the Midcoast Council of Economic Development inquiring about the town's planning activities. The Board referred to the two new ordinances recently adopted: Site Plan Review Ordinance and Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance for Subdivision Road Standards. The Board feels the Town's Comprehensive Plan sets the basis for the ordinances that the Town creates and complies with.

- Allen provided copies of the proposed amendments from MDEP, regarding municipal shoreland zoning ordinances.

- The new Town of Woolwich CEO, Ken Desmond, was present. He introduced himself to the Board and expressed his excitement and enthusiasm about the opportunity to serve in his new capacity.

2nd Order of Business:

- Robert Newcomb was present regarding his request to operate a car dealership on Route 1. The Board visited the site on July 7th. The Board reviewed the submitted site plan of the proposed business and found it to be incomplete. Allen compiled a list of items that needed to be added to the plan (please refer to file). The Board unanimously agreed to schedule a public hearing at the next Planning Board meeting on August 29th at 7:45 p.m. The application will be reviewed at 7:30 p.m. the same evening for completeness.

3rd Order of Business:

- A public hearing was held regarding Stagecoach Road Subdivision, Phase III. Philip Sewall, property owner and Robert Bills, land use and planning consultant were present. Chuck Thomas, an abutter, voiced his concern about erosion and stabilization issues on the road of Phase II. Joel Saleeby, a resident of Phase I, presented pictures documenting the lack of sufficient drainage, etc. Jason Shaw mentioned that he had inspected the road and that he believed some improvements were indeed necessary. The Board agreed to approve the request for Phase III with the condition that no building permits would be issued until the roads of both Phase II and Phase III were approved by the Planning Board to the standards contained in the applications. Bill Potter moved to approve the application with the condition as stated, Jason seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor.

4th Order of Business:

- Charles Cromwell was present to submit his final application regarding the proposed Sanders South Subdivision (4 lots and a duplex on Lot B &endash; located on the south side of Sanders Road). The Board reviewed the application for completeness. Gregg moved to accept the application as complete, Clark seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. A public hearing was scheduled at the next Planning Board meeting on August 29th at 7:50 p.m.

5th Order of Business:

- Dave Wilkinson, Camp Director of Chop Point School, and Kenneth Lamoreaux, Director of Permitting for the Sheridan Corporation, were present regarding a proposed 120' x 134' gymnasium/multi-purpose field house. The foundation construction has already commenced. The Board felt the expansion falls under the Site Plan Review Ordinance. A site visit was scheduled on August 15th at 5:30 p.m. A public hearing will be scheduled at the next Planning Board meeting on August 29th at 8:00 p.m., if the application is found to be complete at the site visit.

Meeting adjourned.

* Next Planning Board meeting August 29th at 7:15 p.m.

Allen Greene, Planning Board Chairperson

Bill Potter, Planning Board Vice-Chairperson

Jason Shaw, Planning Board Secretary

Clark Granger, Planning Board

Gregg Buczkowski, Planning Board

Robert Meade, Planning Board Alternate

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