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

Also Present: Ken Desmond, CEO/Fire Chief

Meeting called to order.

1st Order of Business:

- The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting held on July 25th and, also, the minutes of the Chop Point School site visit on August 15th.

2nd Order of Business:

- The Board reviewed the application and site plan submitted by Robert Newcomb, regarding a proposed used car dealership on Route 1 (Maine Auto Finance, Inc.) for completeness. Jason Shaw moved to accept the application and site plan as complete; Bob Meade seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor.

3rd Order of Business:

- A public hearing was held regarding Robert Newcomb's request for a proposed used car dealership on Route 1. There were no comments from the public. Bob Meade moved to grant approval; Gregg Buczkowski seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board signed several copies of the site plan.

4th Order of Business:

- A public hearing was held regarding Charles Cromwell's request for the proposed Sanders South Subdivision (4 lots and a duplex on Lot B &endash; located on the south side of Sanders Road).

- Ken Desmond, Fire Chief/CEO stated that he has obtained a letter of approval from property owner, Herb Geroux, for the installation of a dry hydrant. This will be a condition of approval for Phase II (Sanders North Subdivision), but is not required at this time.

- Bob Meade expressed concern about water quality to the property. He stated he would like to see Phase II utilize public water to support its development.

- Bill Potter voiced concerns about the availability of suitable water for the first phase.

- Bill Potter moved to approve the plan subject to assurances from the developer that the development has sufficient potable water for the reasonably foreseeable needs of the subdivision. Bob Meade seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor. Mr. Cromwell will provide and submit documentation to Ken Desmond, CEO/Fire Chief.

- Buzz Sawhill requested that the Board ask Ken Desmond, CEO/Fire Chief to obtain a copy of the City of Bath's ordinance pertaining to water supply requirements for subdivisions for the Board to review.

5th Order of Business:

- A public hearing was held regarding the construction of a 120' x 134' gymnasium/multi-purpose field house at Chop Point School. Peter Willard, Chop Point School Director, Dave Wilkinson, Chop Point Camp Director, and Kenneth Lamoreaux, Director of Permitting for the Sheridan Corporation, were present.

- The final plans now indicate a proposed overhead electric power location to the new building and an additional fire lane to the east side of the new building.

- Bob Meade moved to approve the application as presented. Jason Shaw seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor.

6th Order of Business:

- Charles Cromwell was present to submit an application for a proposed nine lot subdivision: Sanders North Subdivision. The Board advised the applicant to research the feasibility of bringing public water to the development. The Board will continue to review the application at the September meeting.

Meeting adjourned.

* Next Planning Board meeting September 26th 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
Buzz Sawhill, Planning Board Alternate

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