Planning Board Members

Brooks Morton Chair

Pat Roma Vice Chair

Beth Bean Secretary

David Walker

Susan Herlihy

Mandy Ottone

Jack Taylor

Alternate

Becky Bean Recording Secretary

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Susan Herlihy, Jack Taylor (Alternate)


Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 6:57PM.


I. Old Business
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Pat Roma made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 1, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting. Beth Bean seconded the motion. There was a discussion of the minutes. Pat Roma amended his motion to accept the minutes as amended. Beth Bean seconded the amended minutes. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.


a. Sunday River Inn ¡V SnowConnect (#09-166):

Joe Aloisio stepped down as a board member to represent his clients.

Brooks appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member.

Joe distributed a copy of a letter that he had given to the CEO along with a final Sunday River Inn septic system plan for the SnowConnect project to the board. David Bonney concurred that the septic system is adequate for the SnowConnect project.

Criteria Item F had been tabled at the previous board meeting pending the final septic system plan. Brooks asked for a vote. The board voted unanimously in favor of accepting Item F.

David Walker distributed the Findings of Fact to the board. The board reviewed the updated version of the Findings of Fact. David added the following condition of approval:

1. The approval will expire in 1 year if the sale to SnowConnect is not completed.

Susan requested that David add ¡§Skiway¡¨ before Access in Item E.

2. Criteria F will be changed to read: Based upon a review of the current design and review of the calculations provided by the applicant regarding the proposed use of the septic system, and after review and approval by LPI, the board determined that the criteria had been met.

3. Criteria H will read: The board came to a conclusion, after making a site visit to the property and based its¡¦ decision on the current use of the property not being changed, there will be no additional burden or significant impact to the area.

Jack Taylor made a motion to accept David¡¦s last statement as an addition to ¡§H¡¨ in the Findings of Fact. Pat Roma seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

Brooks requested a motion for approval of the project. Pat Roma stated, so moved. Jack Taylor seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

Pat Roma made a motion to accept the Findings of Fact as amended. Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.


III. Mail:
„X No mail

IV. Open Discussion:

a. Brooks will distribute the Findings of Fact, which had been drafted by the attorney for the appeals board for the Black Bear project, as soon as he receives them.

b. Brooks reported on the meeting of the ordinance committee and the fact that the Chadbornes had issues with the land in rural development


V. Adjournment: Joe Aloisio made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Pat Roma seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
Brooks will contact the board if no meeting is necessary.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio,, Susan Herlihy, Jack Taylor (Alternate)



Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00PM.


Old Business
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Pat Roma made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 3, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting. Joe Aloisio made one amendment. Joe Aloisio seconded the motion. Pat Roma agreed to the amendment. There was no further discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.


Sunday River Inn-SnowConnect (#09-166):

Joe Aloisio stepped down from the board as a voting member. Brooks appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member.

Joe Aloisio distributed a letter to the board, dated June 17, 2009, signed by Stephen and Margaret Wight, allowing use of the parking lot across from the Sunday River Inn.

Joe Aloisio agreed to a request by the board to add curbing along the edge of the parking lot abutting the Skiway Road as a condition of approval.

Joe Aloisio agreed to a request by the board to add signage stating the entrance and the exit of the business as a condition of approval.

The board will allow the owners to make the determination regarding installing a catch basin for the storm water drainage, if they deem it necessary.

Pat Roma made a motion to review the criteria of approval. Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

As a new process, the board reviewed the Criteria of Approval in conjunction with the Findings of Fact.

CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL FOR THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE

Pollution – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Sufficient Water – There was a vote in favor.
Municipal Water Supply – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Erosion – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Traffic – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Sewage Disposal – Suspend vote
Municipal Solid Waste Disposal – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Aesthetic, Cultural and Natural Values – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Conformity with Local Ordinances and Plans – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Financial and Technical Capacity – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Surface Waters, Outstanding River Segments – N/A
Ground Water – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Flood Areas – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Fresh Water Wetlands – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Rivers Stream or Brook – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Storm Water – There was a unanimous vote in favor
Spaghetti Lots Prohibited – N/A
Municipal Services – There was a unanimous vote in favor

Brooks requested that Joe supply a final map showing the well and septic system on the property.

Joe Aloisio resumed his seat on the board. Jack Taylor returned as alternate.

Mail:
None

Open Discussion:

Adjournment: Pat Roma made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy,
Absent: Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Proceedings:
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton. Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Susan moved to accept the minutes as written. Joe seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business -- none

Old Business -- none

Findings of Fact
a) The Colony (#09-173): The findings, prepared by Mark Wight, were distributed to the board for review. David made a motion to accept as written. Joe seconded. A change was suggested and discussed. Beth made a motion to amend the Findings of Fact striking the title “Conclusions of Law”; Joe seconded. All members voted in favor of the amendment. The board members then voted unanimously in favor of approving the amended Findings of Fact.

Mail -- none

Open Discussion
a) The board began a working session on the newly proposed Unified Development Review Application drafted by Joe. Suggested changes included:

Under “required for major & minor subdivision and site plan applications”: (Section 1)
o # 1 Proposed name of development, add “approved by the E-911 Addressing Officer”
o Following #8 asking about corporations, add a new #9 stating “Attach copy of Secretary of State’s registration”
(Note – numbers noted for the rest of this section are off by one due to the addition above)
o # 18, changed wording to “Ownership, option to purchase, or sales contract”
o # 24 Zoning District, list all the various districts and zones with “check all that apply” noted, and also add wording to asked about aquifer / aquifer recharge area
o # 26, add “rights of ways” after deed restrictions.
o # 27, remove asterisk after the word “restrictive”
o # 34, add “submit proof of submissions”

Under Plan Submission: (Section 2)
o Add the word “drawing” in parenthesis next to “Plan Submission”.
o Also, where scale of 1”=100’ is mentioned, after “at a scale” add “approved by the Planning Board”
o # 1 Contour Lines, add “at 5’ intervals”
o # 8, remove “etc.”

• Renumber items to make numbering sequential throughout the document.

Under “required for major subdivision and minor subdivision only”: (Section 3)
o # 12 Liquidation Harvesting rules, add statement “concerning”…
o # 3 Driveway Entrances, move this item to 1st section; also, need a close for the parenthesis
o # 9, capitalize “pond”
o # 8 List of construction w/ cost estimates, change “prior to” to “before”
o # 14 Final Plan under “a.” after “two reproducible transparent originals”, add “ and one paper copy”
o At the end of # 14, add a request asking for a digital copy of the signed final plan to be provided in the form specified by the Planning Board

Under “required for site plan only”: (Section 4)
o # 4, add “from the Town Clerk” after “Statement” – also, move this to first section
o # 5, move to first section
o # 9, replace the “or” with a comma and change “exterior materials” to “with a description of exterior materials to be used”

Under “Instructions”: (last section)
 1st paragraph: …two weeks “before” the meeting.
 2nd paragraph: …submit “10” copies…
 3rd paragraph: Change “Prior” to “Before”
 Delete whole section regarding Notification of abutters
 At bottom add: Fees “are set by the town selectmen, available on the website or through the town office.”

b) Brooks spoke with the Selectmen regarding the windmill ordinance; they would like the Planning Board to run with this. A gentleman is speaking on this topic to the Rotary at 7:30 am Tuesday, Jan 19th at the Bethel Inn. Pat will distribute more information on this to the board via Becky.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Joe seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2010.

Agenda

Newry Planning Board Agenda
November 4, 2009

1) Minutes of the October 21 Meeting

2) New Business
a) The Colony
b) Sunday River Skiway (site plan applicability discussion)

3) Old Business

4) Findings of Fact
a) Sunday River Skiway
b) The Peaks Village

5) Mail

6) Open Discussion

7) Adjournment

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy,
Absent: Mark Wight, David Walker, Jack Taylor (Alternate)


Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Pat Roma made a motion to accept the meeting minutes of October 7, 2009. Beth Bean seconded the motion. It was decided that the minutes would be amended under Open Discussion, item C, making the last sentence read ¡§It was decided that this is a Code Enforcement Officer issue and possibly a Planning Board Shoreland Zoning issue pending the result of a site walk.¡¨ Pat accepted the change to his motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

New Business

a) Peggy and Harold Fournier ¡V consultation: The Fourniers contacted the Chairman to say they would not be appearing before the board. Brooks briefed the board on his conversations over the past two weeks with the Fourniers, and told the board of the Fourniers intention to write a letter to the board.

b) Sunday River Skiway - site plan applicability discussion: Brooks pointed out that if Joe steps down, the board will not have quorum. Joe was allowed to go forward with the advisory presentation since no formal action would be taken. Joe explained the resort¡¦s proposal to install a series of five ground-to-ground zip-lines routing from the bottom of Spruce Peak Lift (Lift 8) to the bottom of Lift 2 at South Ridge. The board discussed applicability. The land would continue to be used for recreation. Some trees will need to be cut, but stumps will be left in place minimizing the environmental impact. The Chairman suggested revisiting this again when a quorum is present for a vote.

Old Business

Findings of Fact

a) Sunday River Skiway (#09-170A & #09-170B): Pat distributed the Findings of Fact for review and comment. The board is unable to vote due to the lack of a quorum if Joe abstains from the vote. Brooks pointed out that the Zoning District is General now. Brooks said that, for the size and scope of the modification, these Findings of Fact are adequate. These will be on the agenda for a vote at the next meeting.


Mail
„X Notice: AVCOG Planning Day in Auburn, November 5th.
„X Note to board: Jack Taylor regretfully put in his resignation due to his work schedule. The Town is looking for another alternate board member.

Open Discussion

a) Conditional Approvals: A definition of such is included in the Maine Planning and Land Use Laws book. The Chairman read from the book and summarized that a conditional approval is not restricted to the exact terms of the ordinance and can be put on a board¡¦s approval to cover items that are not included in the town¡¦s ordinance.

b) News Ordinance: The Selectmen will be scheduling a vote on the new ordinance at their next meeting. The board discussed that changes made since the last public meeting. An electronic version is available upon request.

c) Update from Main-Land Development: Main-land was contacted by DEP staying that the change to the Peak Village plan was not significant enough to warrant their involvement.

d) AVCOG Financing the Purchase of Mill in Otisfield: Brooks explained that it is possible that they could be the facilitator of a grant.

Adjournment Pat made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Joe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Agenda

Newry Planning Board Agenda
December 16, 2009

1) Minutes of December 2, Meeting

2) Old business
a) The Colony

3) New Business
a) Sunday River Skiway

4) Findings of Fact

5) Mail

6) Open Discussion

7) Adjournment

Approved Minutes 8/4/10

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor,
Late: Pat Roma (Vice Chair) arrived at 7:03, Absent:
________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the Chairman.

It was noted that the Selectmen have appointed Jack as a full member of the board.
The presence of a quorum was confirmed.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Mandy moved to accept the minutes as written. Susan seconded. Changes were discussed and accepted. Mandy changed her to motion to be as ¡§amended¡¨; Susan seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
a) Barker Mtn. Village (#10-178): Tom Dubois of Main-Land Development represented the applicant and detailed the changes made to the application and site plan as requested at the previous meeting. The letter from the Selectmen as Road Commissioners was received by the board stating they have no issues with this application as long as all town ordinances are met. The possibility of radon was discussed; according to the CEO, the building code now requires built-in piping to handle radon whether it is proven to be present or not.

Pat moved to view the application as complete. Jack seconded. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

Pat moved to approve this minor revision to the subdivision plan because it has is no significant change associated with it. Discussion ensued. The motion was withdrawn.

Pat moved that the board waive the requirements for the board to go through the Criteria for Approval. Susan seconded. Discussion ensued. Four members voted in favor. Opposed were Mandy, David and Beth. Motion passed.

Pat moved to approve this project; Mandy seconded. Discussion ensued. It was suggested that the approval be made contingent upon the approval of the Findings of Fact. Discussion ensued. The motion was not changed. Motion passed unanimously.

The Mylar and plans were left for the board to sign at the next meeting following the approval of the Findings of Fact.

New Business
Pat moved to add The Colony to the agenda; Susan seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

a) The Colony ¡V Minor Modification (#10-180): Dutch Dresser represented the applicant and explained the plan to install electronic gates rather than solar-powered gates and the proposal of moving the gate nearest to King Pine Drive and the associated hammerhead turn to 725¡¦ inside the division on a temporary basis. This gate will be moved off property near the log yard once permanent power is installed following the sale of the first lot on the other side of the bridge. In addition, it was decided to install gates at both ends of the Forestry Road.

Pat moved approval; Jack seconded. Discussion ensued regarding a target date. Pat modified his motion to add a condition of approval that this be completed by September 15th. Jack seconded the amended motion. No further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

The application number (above) and liaison (Jack) were assigned.

Susan moved to add Great Brook Preserve to the agenda; Mandy seconded.

b) Great Brook Preserve: Tom Dubois represented the potential applicant in preliminary discussions to investigate the possibility of splitting into two lots the 556-acre parcel of land commonly known as ¡§The Kingdom Lot¡¨, a parcel retained by the owner during the original subdivision process and accessed via a right-of-way through the preservation land. The grade of the right-of-way is too steep for Neighborhood Road standards. Tom will contact his client and may come back before the board with a formal application.

Mail
„X A copy of the subdivision expiration notification letter dated July 28th from Dave Bonney to the developers of The Pines offering the courtesy of allowing an extension. No extension date was given. The Selectmen have asked that a tracking system be created to notify applicants prior to their project¡¦s expiration date.
„X An invitation, from University of Maine Margret Chase Smith Policy Center, to participate in a future UMaine survey on economic, social and environmental issues.

Open Discussion
a) Reminder: This Sunday is Steve Wight¡¦s reception at Sunday River.

b) No response has been received in regards to the notice announcing the vacant seat on the Planning Board. If anyone has any suggestions, they are encouraged to contact Loretta.

c) Pat¡¦s proposed change to page 1 of the UDRO application was distributed. The change was agreed upon by the board, and it was decided that Pat will send this revision to the Town Office. It was also suggested that the date of January 14, 2010 at the bottom of the page be removed or replaced with the revision history.

d) Re-subdivisions fall under minor subdivisions. Re-subdivisions are different than amendments per State law.

e) Pat spoke of a note he distributed to the board, as well as printed for the Board¡¦s records, in regards to the correspondence from Attorney Chris Neagle concerning conflict of interest and potential bias. Pat cautioned that the board should be aware of potential bias, conflict of interest, and issues that may come about if another Sunday River employee sits on the board and feels influenced by their employer (or the perception of such). It was decided that the board member (any board member) is expected to disclose any potential conflict of interest or bias, and that the board would decide if they need to step down.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Jack seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010.

Agenda

Newry Planning Board Agenda
February 3, 2010

1) Minutes of January 20 meeting


2) Old Business
a) UDRO Application review.
b) Wind Energy Ordinance review

3) New Business


4) Mail

5) Open Discussion

6) Adjournment

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Tardy: Pat Roma (Vice Chair) 7:03,
Absent:
Proceedings:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Brooks appointed Mandy as a voting member, in Pat’s tardiness.
Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Changes were discussed and accepted. Joe moved to accept the minutes as amended. Susan seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Brooks transferred voting rights from Mandy to Pat.

Old Business

a) Wind Energy Ordinance Review:
• The board discussed the recent local debate on the subject. The ideas/thoughts they took away from that event, as well as their thoughts on the other pertinent information they have found (articles, reports, copies of other town’s ordinances & such) most of which they’ve shared amongst themselves via email in preparation for this meeting.
• The board discussed length-of-time expectations on the process of developing this ordinance. The Chairman believes the Selectmen would like to see a draft fairly soon.
• It was decided that the board would start working on the first nine sections of the State’s model, while, at the same time, looking at the Dixmont ordinance and using that one as a guideline, but making Newry’s version a little less restrictive.

Mail
 From DEP, information regarding ground water pollution. Brooks will distribute to board members via email.

Open Discussion

a) Beth Bean’s & David Walker’s terms expire this year, as does Mandy Ottone’s as Alternate. The Chairman asked they contact the Town Office if they are interested in continuing on the board.
b) Brooks & Mark are both interested in running for the Selectman.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Joe seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.

Next Meeting - The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Mark Wight, David Walker, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Absent: Joe Aloisio, Beth Bean (Secretary),

Proceedings:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton. Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Pat moved to accept the minutes as written. Susan seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
a) Wind Energy Ordinance review: The board made and discussed suggestions following their review of the first 9 sections of the State’s model, as well as their review of some criteria in other towns’ ordinances.
• The pros and cons of using a single classification or using multiple classifications – Brooks will bring to the next meeting his reasons for supporting the need for multiple classifications.
• The need for all review criteria to be applicable to all windmills and wind turbines.
• The need to create a set of standards to include:
a. Allowable level of sound at the property line,
b. Allowable level of flicker at the property line,
c. A standard regarding scenic viewscape,
d. And a minimum setback for safety purposes (possibly a formula – i.e. so many feet of setback per feet of height).
• Susan agreed to start a list of trails and areas to include in the passive recreation definition, along with the language “including, but not limited to…”
• The board agreed that the next step is to work on performance standards – first sound, then flicker.

New Business - none

Mail -- Brooks distributed copies of the DEP correspondence re: contaminated water. He was not able to email it as mentioned at the last meeting.
-- An email from Sarah Tucker, of the Bethel Planning Board, to Rick Dunton informing him of the expiration of the Town of Bethel’s approval of the application (with their 2-year sunset rule) for Locke Summit Estates. It was decided that, since Newry’s sunset rule is 3 years, the Newry Planning Board does not need to take any action on this.

Open Discussion
a) Organizing a class for instruction on the Town’s GIS system. The board discussed any interest in the class. Brooks will continue with setting this up and get back to folks with details.
b) Assigning responsibility to be the scribe in the creation of the draft wind energy ordinance. Pat agreed to be the scribe.
c) Organizing an educational session with the National Resources Council of Maine (advocates of wind power). The board discussed, vocalizing their preference that the Council be open to accepting questions. Pat will continue to organize

Adjournment Susan moved to adjourn; Pat seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:46 PM.

Next Meeting - The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Mark Wight, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Absent: David Walker, Beth Bean (Secretary),

Proceedings:

With all expected parties present, the meeting was called to order at 6:58 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Mandy Ottone was appointed as a voting member. The presence of a quorum was confirmed.
Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Pat moved to accept the minutes as written. Mandy seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business
a) Snow Connect: Eric Souther represented Snow Connect to discuss the location of where beer & wine would be served to the customers at The Wilderness House. Conflict of interest on Joe’s part was discussed; it was decided there was none. After discussion, Joe moved that this is not applicable to Planning Board action. Pat seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

For the next agenda item, Mandy abstained from participation as a board member due to conflict of interest. The Chairman noted that a quorum was still present.

b) Jim Sysko’s Shoreland Zoning Application (#10-174): The application fee of $25 was paid. Jim Sysco explained his plans to construct a permanent bridge in Shoreland Zone connecting a new driveway (Scriby Way), to an existing driveway (Kate’s Road). The bridge would be a 3’ concrete arch with gravel travel way, spanning 36’ from bank to bank without steel beams. A permit by rule application has been sent to, and received by, DEP; DEP did not challenge the application, nor did they have any questions for the applicant. The application # (above) and liaison (Pat Roma) were assigned. After much discussion, it was decided that, on behalf of the board, Pat would draft a letter to include a list of questions to be sent to MMA for clarification on a number of items before the board proceeds further. The Chairman will include the applicant on any email correspondence. The applicant was asked to provide:
• a map at a scale clearly showing the whole site with all applicable lots,
• a narrative regarding the change of use for the driveway and/or road system,
• and possibly a stamped, detailed drawing of the bridge structure (pending MMA’s response to the board’s inquiry regarding it’s requirement).

Old Business
a) Wind Energy Ordinance Review: The argument for multiple classifications for different sized windmills includes: consistency with other ordinances, different sizes result in different impacts, ability to distinguish between individual windmills and industrial windmills. With indirect language (e.g. language under Public Utility Facilities), the UDRO already restricts industrial wind farms in most town districts & areas, leaving only the resort district below 2700’ open to the possibility of allowing wind farms. The UDRO also includes maximum permissible sound limits. It was decided that the UDRO could be revised to effectively include wind energy review. Pat offered to draft an appendix to the UDRO for wind energy. Discussion will resume at the next meeting focusing on sound limits.

Mail
• 2010 Subdivision Review Workshop announcement
• Shoreland Zoning Newsletter
• DEP Public Hearing on Spruce Mountain Windmill — March 25th at 6pm at Woodstock Elem. School
• Email from Bureau of Public Lands commenting on Spruce Mtn. — forwarded by Brooks
• Email from John Maloney re: project amendments

Open Discussion
a) If the board changes the UDRO to include wind, then the process for amending an application should be added to the UDRO as well.

b) Dave Bonney, CEO, reported on Snow Connect’s liquor licensing and expressed concerns regarding septic capacity.

Adjournment - Pat moved to adjourn; Susan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:27 PM.

Next Meeting – scheduled to be held Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor, David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: David Walker, ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
The presence of a quorum was confirmed.

David Bartlett was introduced as the new alternate and then appointed as a voting member in David Walker¡¦s absence.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Susan moved to amend and accept the minutes as amended. Pat seconded. A change was suggested and accepted. Pat seconded again. There was no further discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

New Business - none

Old Business - none

Findings of Fact
a) Barker Mtn. Village (#10-178): These Findings of Fact will be reviewed at the next meeting, and therefore, the Mylar will be signed at the next meeting.

b) The Colony ¡V Minor Modification (#10-180): Jack distributed his findings. Pat moved to approve. Beth seconded. Changes were suggested, but not accepted. The motion, as originally stated, passed with six members voting in favor; David Bartlett abstained.

Mail
„X Email from the Bethel Planning Board regarding Locke Mountain Estates (already distributed to Board members). Bethel¡¦s meeting is scheduled for Aug 25th at 7pm at the Bethel Town Office if anyone is interested in attending.
„X A form was passed around for board members to note their contact information for the Town Office to have on file.

Open Discussion
a) Brooks reviewed with the board a form created by the CEO for tracking applications. It was decided that the tracking could possibly be kept on the website and be accessible via password by the CEO and/or the Chairman as administrator(s). In addition, it was decided that the expiration date would be included in the letter that gets sent to each applicant with the Findings of Fact informing them of their application¡¦s approval, and a copy of this letter will be given to the CEO for his tracking records.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Beth seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor,
David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Susan Herlihy, ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 6:59 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
The absence of Pat and Susan was noted, and the presence of a quorum was confirmed. David Bartlett was appointed as a voting member.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Changes were discussed and accepted. David Bartlett moved to accept the minutes as amended. Jack seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business - none

Mandy moved to add Charlie Bean to the agenda; Jack seconded. Beth will abstain from voting during this agenda item due to conflict of interest; a quorum still remains. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business
Charlie Bean- question for the board: Charlie explained that he would like to move his daughter¡¦s mobile home onto his property which is 22+ acres in size. A septic plan has been drawn up; the trailer will have its own septic and drilled well. Is this something that would require an application? After discussion regarding the FEMA floodplain map (showing the area in question to be outside the floodplain), the Shoreland Zone map (showing it within Shoreland Zone), the fact that the shoreland zone should extend 250¡¦ from the river and the area in question is beyond the 250¡¦ buffer from the river, and Charlie¡¦s statement that he plans to add 2-3 feet of fill to the area., it was decided that although the areas has been known to flood at times in the past, the area in question is not within the floodplain or shoreland zone.

Jack made a motion that Charlie does not need a Shore Zoning application due to the fact that the FEMA map shows the area completely high and dry. Mandy seconded. Discussion ensued regarding concerns; however, no changes were made to the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

Findings of Fact - none

Mail
„X Notice of MMA Annual Planning Board and Board of Appeals Workshop on Tuesday, Sept 21, at the Bethel Inn with a light meal & registration 5:30-6pm; workshops from 6-9pm. Those interested in attending were encouraged to contact Loretta soon.

Open Discussion
a) The bylaw changes were brought to the Town Office. Loretta asked that the Planning Board clean up the bylaws in regards to the titles of officers and their duties. What is noted in the bylaws is not necessarily what is commonly practiced. Brooks asked the board to review their copies and make revision notes to be discussed at the next meeting.

Adjournment Jack moved to adjourn; Beth seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

AGENDA

NPB Agenda
November 17, 2010


1. Attendance and determination of a Quorum

2. Minutes of Oct. 20 meeting

3. Old Business
a. Sunday River Outdoor Center
b. Newry Redevelopment

4. New Business

5. Findings of Fact
a. The Pines
b. Locke Summit Estates

6. Mail

7. Discussion

PB Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Susan
Herlihy, Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor,
Absent: David Bartlett (Alternate) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken and the presence of a quorum was confirmed.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Suggested changes were discussed and accepted. Pat moved to accept the minutes as amended. Jack seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
a) Sunday River Outdoor Center - Dog Fence (#10 -182): Joe Aloisio represented the applicant. Letters received from the Selectmen as Road Commissioner and two abutters were read by the Chairman. As Road Commissioners, the Selectmen have no concerns with the kennel. Abutters¡¦ concerns included dog noise, odor, and pollution from the kennel reducing home values, and a request for 24-hour assistance to deal with the noise problems. In response to calls received from abutters, Joe explained a change in the original proposal was made moving the dog kennel to Sunday River¡¦s Lot 9 Storage Yard, which is located next to the Treatment Plant. With this move, the three abutters are John Amann of The Barking Dog, the Cowins of Jack Frost, and the Wilsons, which is a vacant lot. In regards to dealing with barking issues, Joe explained that someone will be on duty 24 hours a day, based at the Outdoor Center, and that the use of a sound-activated monitor has been discussed. Joe agreed to a conditional period of a one-year approval, so that, if there are a large number of complaints, the setup would be revised prior to beginning a new season.

Rick Churchill of 75 Coombs Road spoke about his concerns of having out-of-control dogs and not knowing who to call in such a case, as well as noise levels at early-morning feeding times when people may still be sleeping. Joe explained that a handler will be on property 24/7, and with the new location, most homes are far enough away to not be bothered. Installation of a sound meter was discussed to measure the level of decibels at the property line to see if they are within the standards noted in the ordinance.

Cindy McKenzie of Coombs Village asked about the route location and whether the dogs bark while pulling sleds. Brooks explained that the dogs do not generally bark when running the sleds.

Brooks spoke of his experience as a former dog sledding operator.

It was suggested that Joe get a statement in writing from each abutter, at whose property line the noise level would exceed the standard, stating that they are aware of the potential noise level and have no complaints about it.

Details requested by the Board include hours of operation, typical feeding times, routes to be taken, information on expected sound levels, contingency plan if noise level results in many complaints, a written protocol for handling complaints, statements in writing from abutters as noted above.

Conditions of approval so far are the requirement for a handler be on duty 24/7, that this be a one-year approval, remote monitoring via a sound-activated device, and that the Board see written protocol for handling complaints.

Waste will be composted.

New Business
a) Locke Summit Estates (#07-133): Rick Dunton of Main-Land Development Consultants represented the applicant, explaining the construction timeline and a plan amendment removing the gatehouse and associated septic. Pat noted that the removal of the gatehouse is related to the Bethel portion of the development and has no bearing on the Newry portion. There was no disagreement from Planning Board members. Rick explained that the applicant is developing on the Bethel side of the project and will not be ready to start developing in Newry by the three-year deadline (February 27, 2011) as required by the ordinance; therefore he is requesting an extension.

Pat was asked to amend the original findings of fact.

Pat moved to grant the applicant a 2-year extension to the application. David Walker seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board proceeded to sign the amended plans.

b) Newry Redevelopment Corp. ¡V Mountain View Condominiums (#08-156): The Chairman began by reading the decision of the Appeals Board. Will Savage of Acorn Engineering represented the applicant and appeared before the board to seek the Board¡¦s questions and comments as well as find out the direction in which they should proceed. Brooks explained that the Board reviewed the criteria of approval for Shoreland Zoning, but did not proceed to the Unified Development Review Ordinance during the original review of this application. Therefore, in accordance with the advice of the Town¡¦s attorney, Chris Nagel, the board will treat this as a new application, refer to the new ordinance during the review process, and allow new board members to participate.

Brooks agreed to email Will copies of the attorney¡¦s letter, the findings of fact, and the meeting transcripts.

In summary, it was decided that, unless the applicant can show otherwise, the board had not found the UDRO application complete. Therefore, substantial review had not progressed, and this application would be reviewed under the new ordinance.

Findings of Fact
a) Sunday River Skiway ¡V Zip Line (#10-181): The findings of fact were distributed for review. Pat moved to review these at the next meeting. Beth noted that she will not be at the next two meetings. There was no second; the motion dies.

Jack made a motion to wait until Beth returns to review these findings of fact. There was no second;
the motion dies.

Mandy moved to approve the findings of fact as written. Susan seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

b) The Pines (#06-125): Will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Mail
„X Letter from University College Rumford / Mexico regarding an uncertain circumstance with their current location and they are looking for a new building.
„X Email, which Brooks forwarded to the board members, from Michael Morse, Head of Shoreland Zoning for the State in regards to an interpretation of multiple residential/multiple uses. Brooks is currently drafting a response.

Open Discussion - none

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Jack seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:29 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

NPB Agenda December 1, 2010


1. Attendance and determination of a Quorum

2. Minutes of November 17 meeting

3. Old Business
a. Sunday River Outdoor Center
b. Newry Redevelopment

4. New Business

5. Findings of Fact
a. The Pines

6. Mail

7. Discussion

Planning Board minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone,
John (Jack) Taylor, David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Late: ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, and the presence of a quorum confirmed. David Bartlett was appointed as a voting member.
Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Changes were discussed and accepted. Susan moved to accept the minutes as amended. Mandy seconded. There was further discussion which included more suggested changes. Susan agreed to the changes, Mandy seconded again, and the motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
a) Mark Hall (#10-185): Postponed at the applicant’s request.

The Chairman went to the site at the appointed time for the site walk to inform anyone from the public who was present of the postponement. The Chairman also suggested the board move to stop the “clock ticking” on this application until the board receives word that the applicant resumes the process.

The Chairman noted a correction that needed to be made to the town’s online application in regards to site plan and lot density.

Jack made a motion that the board initiates a time-out session starting from the board’s last meeting in regards to this matter with Mark Hall. David Bartlett seconded. It was clarified that just one day of the 30-day period had been used. The motion passed unanimously.

b) Newry Redevelopment Corp – Mylars for Mountain View Condominiums (#08-156): The Chairman stated that he received the Mylars as requested from the applicant at the previous meeting. The board proceeded to sign the Mylars.

New Business - none

Findings of Fact
a) Newry Redevelopment Corp. – Mountain View Condominiums (#08-156): Not being completed, these will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Mail
• Just the Mylars that were previously signed.

Open Discussion
a) The board discussed the regulation about proper communication between planning board. Brooks agreed to forward the information as stated in the Maine Planning Board Handbook.
b) Keeping the meetings under control – allowing one speaker at a time – was also discussed.

c) In regards to an email he received from Joe Aloisio, the Chairman spoke of the difference between a site plan and a subdivision, and in his explanation he read from the UDRO Section 1: Applicability, as well as the Land Use Table found on page 95. A project with more than two units being built within a 5-year period is considered a subdivision.

Adjournment Beth moved to adjourn; Jack seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.

Next Meeting – scheduled to be held Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Susan Herlihy, Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor, David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: Late:
________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, and the presence of a quorum confirmed.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Changes were discussed and accepted. Susan moved to accept the minutes as amended. Jack seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Pat Roma stepped down from the board during the next agenda item; David Bartlett was appointed as a voting member.

a) Sunday River Skiway ¡V Dreammaker Phase I (#11-187): In response to questions asked at the previous meeting, Joe Aloisio, representing Sunday River, distributed the easements for both the Ridge Run ski trail and the right to utilize the roadway as well as a complete storm water analysis.

The Chairman read aloud the letters received from following abutters: Harold and Sarah Banks (dated March 2, 2011), South Ridge Townhouse Association Board of Directors (dated March 1, 2011), Paul and Kim Hooper (dated March 1, 2011), and Len Amburgey, President of Fall Line Association, (dated March 1, 2011).

A letter from the Selectmen, as Road Commissioners, was received stating they have no concerns with this project.

In regards to the abutter¡¦s road maintenance concern, Joe stated that Sunday River¡¦s proposal is to equally divide the maintenance of the road. As for concerns with construction traffic, the Resort will have the road put back to equal or better condition than prior to construction. Mark Hall of Sunday River added that adjustments to the plan have already been made to lessen the impact on the existing townhomes. Joe added that due to the proposed location of the road, the supply line to the upper cistern will be relocated and well insulated. As for concerns about house size & road lighting: no size limits are planned at this point, and there will be no street lights. In regards to water concerns, Pat Roma explained the well system for the Townhouses and stated that the water problems at South Ridge Townhouses from the past that were initially thought to be due to issues with the well, were found to be due to mechanical issues instead. Goodwin Well Drilling has looked at the area, and they feel that there will be adequate water supply; DEP will also be reviewing the area. Ray Hannian explained the Fall Line system and stated that he has not experienced water issues during his tenure as property manager (approx 2 years). Joe and Mark explained in length Sunday River¡¦s water system. Brooks asked Joe to provide a map of the resort¡¦s interconnected water system.

Marilyn Shearbaum of South Ridge Townhouse Association addressed the Planning Board in regards to the Association Board¡¦s support of this project, adding that any concerns expressed to the Resort have been addressed in a satisfactory manner.

Pat asked about notification to abutters as one abutter¡¦s letter mentioned not receiving notice until just a day or two before this meeting. After discussion, the Chairman stated that no action is needed from the Planning Board.

A public hearing was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 16th at the Newry Town Office.

The board will review the new information distributed at this meeting for discussion at its next meeting.

The applicant verified that Lot 1 has 75¡¦ of road frontage and stated that the roads (both Upper Road and Lower Road) will be gravel roads.

The Chairman asked the CEO to, in the future, submit his questions to the board.

Stewart Jones, abutter, noted that a substantial portion of the Ridge Run trail runs through the South Ridge Townhouse property.

Pat Roma returned to his seat on the board; David Bartlett was relieved of his voting privileges.

b) Bear River Trading Post ¡V site plan (#11-188): Deb and Doug Webster of Bear River Trading Post distributed to the board an addendum to the application they presented at the last meeting. Deb stated that one well, which gets tested annually, supplies the home, the store and will supply the proposed school.

No abutter responses have been received.

Deb agreed to look into any conflict with the school being within 1000¡¦ of the store which sells tobacco products and alcohol.

A letter was received from the Selectmen as Road Commissioners stating they have no concerns.

No responses have been received from the Fire Department or the Sheriff¡¦s Department.

Susan moved that this application is complete. Mandy seconded. No Discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

The board moved forward with the Criteria for Approval.

CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL FOR THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE

A. Pollution ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
B. Sufficient Water ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
C. Public Water Supply ¡V n/a
D. Erosion ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
E. Traffic ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
F. Sewage Disposal ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
G. Municipal Solid Waste Disposal ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
H. Aesthetic, Cultural and Natural Values ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
I. Conformity with Local Ordinances and Plans ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
J. Financial and Technical Capacity ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
K. Surface Waters ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
L. Ground Water ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
M. Flood Areas ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
N. Freshwater Wetlands ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
O. River, Stream or Brook ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
P. Storm Water ¡V Board voted unanimously in favor.
Q. Spaghetti Lots Prohibited ¡V n/a
R. Municipal Services ¡V Pat moved that the board place a condition of approval on this application that the board must hear from the Fire Department and Sheriff¡¦s Department confirming that this will not place an unreasonable burden on each of them. Susan seconded. Board voted unanimously in favor.
S. Lake Phosphorus Concentration ¡V n/a
T. Impact on Adjoining Municipality ¡V n/a
U. Land Subject to Liquidation Harvesting ¡V n/a

Pat moved to approve this application with the noted condition. Jack seconded. Board voted unanimously in favor.

New Business
a) Grafton Notch Campground (project amendment) (#___-_____): Postponed until next meeting.

Findings of Fact - none

Mail
„X Nonpoint Source Training Resource Center is holding a Shoreline Stabilization conference on March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center.
„X The Obligate flyer ¡V Maine Association of Wetland Scientists inviting the Planning Board to become a member.
„X Winter Conference on March 24th in Hallowell at Maple Hill Farm.
„X Planning Board¡¦s annual attendance record ¡V which Brooks will fill out.

Open Discussion
a) Wind Energy Ordinance ¡V The Chairman asked if the board has read the new ordinance; some members had. The Selectmen would like to move forward with a public hearing and are awaiting the board¡¦s response. It was decided that the board will hold a working meeting on Wednesday, April 20th at 7pm.

b) Facilitation of notification to condo owners - It was decided that Brooks will bring this issue to Loretta¡¦s attention and check with MMA or John Maloney to see if there is a state requirement that all owners be notified individually.

c) Town meeting is scheduled for Monday of next week.

Adjournment Beth moved to adjourn; David Walker seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:21 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), David Walker, Susan Herlihy, John (Jack) Taylor,
Absent: Pat Roma (Vice Chair), David Bartlett (Alternate), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mandy Ottone, Late: ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, it was decided a quorum was not present, and therefore no meeting was held.

The next meeting will be April 6th.

Joe Aloisio, representing Sunday River, handed out informational packets showing a change in the road so Planning Board members could review the information before the next meeting.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD
Public Hearing
RE: Dreammaker Phase I
Application # 11-187
March 16, 2011
Attendance
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), John (Jack) Taylor,

Late: Susan Herlihy, David Walker,

Absent: Pat Roma (Vice Chair), David Bartlett (Alternate) Beth Bean (Secretary), Mandy Ottone,
________________________________________________________________________
Call to Order
Public Hearing was called to order at 6:32 PM.

Joe Aloisio of Sunday River did a brief presentation of the planned project. The project is a 13-lot subdivision adjacent to the Ridge Run ski trail off Dreammaker. The lots will have individual septic systems, individual wells, and all homes will be sprinkled. Two roads, which will meet neighborhood road standards, are proposed: lots 1-5 will be accessed on Lower Road and lots 6-13 on Upper Road.

Marilyn Shearbaum, South Ridge, asked about accessing the new road.
Joe replied the new road will be accessed via Skiway Road and Broadway.

Lynn Zukie, South Ridge, ask how far up Upper Road will be from Broadway.
Joe replied the length is approximately 150’. Joe also spoke of the current easements (for the use of Ridge Run trail) and those under discussion (the continuation of Ridge Express trail) with the South Ridge Townhouse Board.

Mary Banks, South Ridge, asked why the resort is accessing Broadway, rather than building its own road.
Joe explained two reasons: there is a large stream in the area with a DEP protection zone, and the resort would need to install a large 6’ culvert, which would be quite expensive.

Steve Rogers, South Ridge, asked about what looks like a road extension on the map and the future after Lot 13.
Joe explained the “extension” is a hammerhead turn around, which is necessary for a dead road, and went on to say that Sunday River may very well decide to develop that area, but it is not part of this plan now.

Harold Banks, South Ridge, asked if the well/cistern had been taken into account.
Joe said, yes but they will stay on CNL property and the former easement is in negotiations.

Harry Robinson, Fall Line, asked if the existing aquifer had been looked at in regards to its ability to support these additional homes.
Joe replied that discussions have taken place with Ike Goodwin, of Goodwin’s Well Drilling, and he has provided a letter to the board stating there is no concern.

Mary Banks, South Ridge, asked about the maintenance and paving of the common roadway.
Joe replied that a maintenance agreement will be put in place and that the cost will be proportionally shared.

Victoria Devlin, South Ridge, asked who the agreement would be between.
Joe explained it will start off being between Sunday River and South Ridge Townhouse Association, then, when Sunday River turns over the rights to the proposed Dreammaker Association, it will between those two associations: the proposed Dreammaker Association and the South Ridge Townhouse Association.

Steve Rogers, South Ridge, asked for clarification on the associations.
Joe explained that a homeowners association will be formed for the proposed 13 lots and that association will be required to share in the cost of the maintenance of the roads.

Marilyn Shearbaum, South Ridge, asked about any interruption anticipated with use of Broadway for the South Ridge owners.
Joe explained the very start will be a typical construction project where heavy equipment or trucks may be in the roadway for short terms (5-15 minutes) as they unload equipment, etc. And then trucks will be going in and out, but minimal interruption and it will be during the summer time.

Marilyn asked about a timeframe.
Joe explained the plan, depended upon permitting and sales, is to start in August.

Lynn Robinson, Fall Line, asked if the lots will be cleared or left natural.
Joe replied there is a clearing limitation being discussed with DEP which will be between 20,000-30,000 square feet.

Ray Hannian, representing Fall Line, asked a question on behalf of Len Amburgey: What is the impact on the road access to this new development and its road upkeep – will the upkeep be done by Sunday River?
Joe explained that the access road is a town road up until Timberline. Sunday River currently maintains the road pasted Timberline; however, beyond the ski bridge, the road is not used by Sunday River, but rather by all the condominiums.

Mary Banks, South Ridge, asked about protection for the large culvert at the head of the road.
Joe replied that any damaged would be repaired by the resort; however, he does not anticipate any damage.

Stuart Jones, South Ridge, asked if about the maintenance of the road in general terms, who would be responsible north bound past the bridge after this project.
Joe replied that Sunday River does it now, and beyond that, it does not pertain to this project so Joe declined to answer.

Marilyn Shearbuam, South Ridge, asked about widening the Broadway road.
Joe explained that he believes that road is currently wide enough to meet the neighborhood standards. However, if it is not, the resort will bring it to those standards – widening away from the buildings.

Steve Rogers, South Ridge, asked if each homeowner or Sunday River would be installing the individual septic and water.
Joe said the homeowners would be responsible for their own installations.

Mary Banks, South Ridge, asked about the re-routing Ridge Express, will it still be ski in/ski out?
Joe replied, yes, a ski tunnel will be proposed, and the lower part will remain the same.

Victoria Devlin, South Ridge, asked about once the lots are sold, will the wells and septic systems need to be permitted.
Brooks replied that each individual lot will need a building permit.
Joe said the soil tests have already been done.

Victoria Devlin, South Ridge, asked who can you guarantee there will be enough water in the future, especially if there will be more and more and more lots built.
Brooks explained that the Planning Board has been in discussion with Sunday River on almost every project brought before the board, and the board needs to rely on the experts in the field (i.e. Ike Goodwin). Brooks said even Ike will not guarantee water – there are no guarantees.
Joe explained that the trucks seen this year are due to stress on one well this year. At least one more well will be drilled this summer and a test will be done on all Sunday River owned wells this fall – running wells as if it were Christmas vacation week. Joe explained that, in the 09-10 ski season, no water was trucked in other than to re-fill the heated outdoor pools.
Mark Hall of Sunday River went on to explain that that well in question experiencing the stress is not in this area, it is down in the White Cap area.

Harry Robinson, Fall Line, asked if, in future development plans, it turned out that water was found not to be sufficient, what would be done about it.
Brooks explained that the board has had talks with Sunday River about developing such a plan and that he hopes there are plans in the future to do an inventory. Certainly, if there are many more developments in the future, it may be a requirement.

The hearing was adjourned at 7:01 PM.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Susan Herlihy,
Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor,
Absent: David Bartlett (Alternate) Late: David Walker (7:21 p.m.) ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, and the presence of a quorum confirmed.
Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Pat moved to accept the minutes as amended. Susan seconded. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Pat Roma stepped down for the next agenda item and thanked the Joe Aloisio for bringing Ike Goodwin to the last board meeting to explain the water situation at the Sunday River Resort area.

The Chairman confirmed that a quorum remained.

a) Sunday River Skiway ¡V Dreammaker Phase I (#11-187): Joe Aloisio, representing Sunday River, explained that Sunday River¡¦s portion of Skiway Road had been approved as, and built to, Primary Road standards at the time of construction. The current total unit count from where the town road stops and the new development starts is 414 including Sunrise and Cascade condominiums on Hotel Hill. Sunday River¡¦s portion of Skiway Road will still be a private road owned by Sunday River. Maintenance is now the responsibility of Sunday River, but they noted that they will propose that the maintenance will be shared by the various associations that use the road to access their respective developments.

Discussion ensued about the current road width and how it differs from today¡¦s Primary Road standard. After discussion, it was decided that this road was built to the town¡¦s highest road standard, which was and still is ¡§Primary Road¡¨, and that, since it¡¦s use was legally established prior to the adoption of the new ordinance, it is exempt from the standards of the new ordinance. However, if the resort brings it to the town to be accepted as a town road, then it would need to be brought up to the current standards.

Discussion ensued about variances for first-time septic systems on 20% slopes. It was decided that requests for variances are handled by the Licensed Plumbing Inspector and the State of Maine.

Brooks pointed out that prior to this application was an application to subdivide the Dreammaker parcel. The new ordinance has a provision for ¡§planned unit development¡¨. Due to some of the questions from the Public Hearing, he requested that Sunday River look into those provisions for the next phase of Dreammaker Subdivision. These provisions may benefit Sunday River and the town.

The board was reminded of a condition of approval for this application mentioned at an earlier meeting that required any placement of driveways and/or culverts be approved by an engineer.

The Chairman asked that the Findings of Fact be generated prior to reviewing the Criteria for Approval. Therefore, the board will expect to vote on approval at its next meeting.

Joe agreed to verify that all test pits for these lots are on soils and slopes that meet the requirements.


New Business

Pat Roma returned to the board and David Walker joined the meeting ¡V both as voting members.

a) Maureen Ginther ¡V Grafton Notch Campground project amendment (#11-189): Maureen Ginther of Grafton Notch Campground, along with Barry Carver, explained again the plans to build a small office at the entrance of the campground.

The chairman assigned the liaison (Beth Bean) and application number (above).

It was clarified that the application fee is $100.

Since the placement of the office building and its septic is too close to the floodplain line to determine whether or not it falls within the floodplain using the FEMA map, the board requested that the applicant hire a registered land surveyor and bring those findings (a map created by the registered land surveyor showing the location of the 100-year floodplain line) to the board at its next meeting.

The Chairman stated that letters from the Road Commissioner, Sheriff¡¦s Office and Fire Department are not necessary because the campground is not expanding in size.

A check covering the application fee was given to the Secretary.

Pat moved to add Bruce Manzer to the agenda; Jack seconded. All members voted in favor.

b) Bruce Manzer ¡V Asphalt Plant: Bruce Manzer of Bruce A. Manzer Inc., along with Tim Sawyer of Chadbourne Tree Farms, explained their plans to move a portable asphalt plant into the Newry pit owned by Chadbourne Tree Farms. The pit had been used as an asphalt plant in the past during the summers of 2004 through 2006 by Pike Industries, and Tim Sawyer stated that the pit has been continuously operating for over 50 years. The pit is a 360-acre parcel with approximately 70 acres licensed as a gravel pit. Since this is over 5 acres, DEP will have jurisdiction over this pit and will be monitoring the operation.

Since the asphalt operation was legally in existence prior to the adoption of the new ordinance, this project is exempt from the new ordinance. In addition, the board determined that, since there is no change of use, nor have there been any complaints, Planning Board review is not necessary.

Findings of Fact
a) The Eddy (referred to as Bear River Trading Post in previous minutes) ¡V site plan (#11-188): The Findings of Fact were distributed and reviewed by the board. Pat moved approval; Jack seconded. Susan read aloud from the sheriff¡¦s letter which she received. The letter included a suggestion that the applicant have a written emergency action plan in place and provide copies of the plan to the Town of Newry, the Newry Fire Department, the Oxford County Sheriff¡¦s Office, and the Oxford County Emergency Management Office. Therefore, a copy of the letter will be given to the applicant so that they are aware of this suggestion. It was decided that the condition of approval had been met. All members voted in favor.

Mail
„X A letter from the Sheriff¡¦s office (mentioned above).

Open Discussion
a) Water around the Sunday River Resort area. Pat noted, and some board members agreed, that after hearing the explanation from Ike Goodwin and the Sunday River representatives present at the last meeting, that the resort has water problems of which they are aware, but that potentially they can strategically drill more wells to find enough resource to meet the demand, and that this drilling will neither impact existing development nor impact the availability of water for future development.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Jack seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM.

Next Meeting ¡V scheduled to be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Susan
Herlihy, Mandy Ottone, David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: John (Jack) Taylor, Left early: Mandy Ottone ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, and the presence of a quorum confirmed. David was appointed a voting member in Jack’s absence.
Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. Changes were suggested and accepted. Pat moved to accept the minutes as amended. Susan seconded. There was no discussion. David Bartlett abstained. The motion passed with six votes in favor; no one opposed.

Pat Roma stepped down from the Board for the next agenda item.

Old Business
a) Sunday River Skiway – Dreammaker Phase I & II (#11-187): It was clarified that the application and plans for this project cover both Phases I and II. Phase I includes Lots 1-5; Phase II, Lots 6-13. Joe Aloisio provided the board with a map of all the water systems at the resort as requested by the board at a previous meeting. It was suggested that the Findings of Fact reflect the same change made to the approved April 20th meeting notes in regards to road maintenance, stating: “Maintenance is now the responsibility of Sunday River, but they noted that they will propose that the maintenance will be shared by the various associations that use the road to access their respective developments”.

In regards to a phasing schedule, the board and applicant agreed upon May 1st, 2019 as a sunset date for the completion of the two phases. The applicant stated that their plan is to have at least 3 of the 5 lots in Phase I sold prior to beginning construction. It was clarified that, according to the ordinance, construction on the first phase, because it is under State review, must commence within 36 months after approval, and the first phase must be substantially complete within 18 months following commencement.

The Board proceeded with the Criteria for Approval.

CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL FOR THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ORDINANCE

A. Pollution – All members voted in favor.
B. Sufficient Water – Five members voted in favor; David Bartlett opposed.
C. Public Water Supply – n/a
D. Erosion – All members voted in favor.
E. Traffic – All members voted in favor.
F. Sewage Disposal – All members voted in favor.
G. Municipal Solid Waste Disposal – All members voted in favor.
H. Aesthetic, Cultural and Natural Values – All members voted in favor.
I. Conformity with Local Ordinances and Plans – All members voted in favor.
J. Financial and Technical Capacity – All members voted in favor.
K. Surface Waters – All members voted in favor.
L. Ground Water – Five members voted in favor; David Bartlett opposed.
M. Flood Areas – n/a
N. Freshwater Wetlands – All members voted in favor.
O. River, Stream or Brook – All members voted in favor.
P. Storm Water – All members voted in favor.
Q. Spaghetti Lots Prohibited – All members voted in favor.
R. Municipal Services – All members voted in favor.
S. Lake Phosphorus Concentration – n/a
T. Impact on Adjoining Municipality – n/a
U. Land Subject to Liquidation Harvesting – n/a

Mandy made a motion to approve the application with the two conditions previously discussed: 1) that the Findings of Fact are approved, and 2) that any placement of driveways and/or culverts be approved by an engineer. Susan seconded. No discussion. Five members voted in favor; David Bartlett opposed.

The applicant noted that they are waiting for DEP’s final approval before submitting the plot plan.

Pat Roma returned to his seat on the board.

b) Maureen Ginther – Grafton Notch Campground project amendment (#11-189): Maureen Ginther stated Maine Land Development confirmed that this project falls within the 100-year floodplain; therefore, the elevation of the building will be raised. The applicant distributed a copy of the Main Land Development letter to the board. The applicant has decided to postpone the installation of plumbing in the building at this time.

Mandy Ottone was called away from the meeting at 7:44pm.

After clarifying that the floodplain issue has been taken care of and the septic and bathroom has been removed from the plan, Pat moved to approve the application. Discussion ensued in regards to keeping the septic design as planned in the application. Following the discussion, Pat amended his motion, moving approval of the application as submitted. Susan seconded. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business
a) Sunday River Road Subdivision - nullification: The nullification document was distributed to the board.

Pat moved to approve the nullification; David Bartlett seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Findings of Fact
a) Bruce Manzer – Asphalt Plant: Brooks explained that, although not needed legally because the plant was exempt from review by the board, the Town Office asked that a Findings of Fact be done. Brooks distributed the Findings that he prepared. The board reviewed and changes were suggested. It was decided that the document will be renamed, rewritten, and reviewed at the next Board meeting.

Mail
 Document from Hanley Associates (mentioned above) requesting the Sunday River Road Subdivision nullification.

Open Discussion - none

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Beth seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Next Meeting
• A working session is scheduled to be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011 to allow the Board time to work on the town’s wind energy ordinance.
• The next Planning Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker,
Mandy Ottone, John (Jack) Taylor, David Bartlett (Alternate)
Absent: Susan Herlihy Late: ________________________________________________________________________
Proceedings:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton.
Attendance was taken, and the presence of a quorum confirmed.
Previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed. David Bartlett moved to accept the minutes as written. David Walker seconded. Jack and Mandy abstained from the vote. There was no discussion. The remaining five board members voted in favor.

Old Business - none

New Business - none

Findings of Fact
a) Bruce Manzer – Asphalt Plant (no application #): Pat moved approval of the Findings of Fact; Jack seconded. David Bartlett abstained. The remaining six board members voted in favor.

b) Sunday River Skiway – Dreammaker Phase I & II (#11-187): Suggested changes were discussed. Jack made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact with the suggested changes; Mandy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Jack will incorporate the changes into the document and submit a clean copy for the Town’s file.

c) Maureen Ginther – Grafton Notch Campground project amendment (#11-189): David Bartlett moved to accept the Findings of Fact for Grafton Notch Campground Amendment Application #11-189; Mandy seconded. No discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mail - none

Open Discussion
a) The board discussed the process of saving electronic files, such as Findings of Fact, in a manner that all members are able to successfully open the file, such as saving the file as a word document.
b) Brooks offered to find a copy of Attorney Chris Naigle’s Findings of Fact so that all board members can use that template as a tool when creating future Findings of Fact.

Adjournment Pat moved to adjourn; Jack seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM.

Next Meeting – scheduled to be held Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Planning Board Members

Brooks Morton Chair
Pat Roma Vice Chair
Beth Bean Secretary
David Walker
Susan Herlihy
Mandy Ottone
Jack Taylor

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy,
Absent: Jack Taylor (Alternate)

Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Susan Herlihy made a motion accepting as written the minutes of September 2, 2009. Joe Aloisio seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

New Business

a) The Peaks Village Project Modification (#09-172): Bob Berry distributed copies of the application and handed the Secretary a check. Brooks explained the town¡¦s issue with minor modifications and the additional expense it costs the town stating that the Selectmen have decided to charge a fee for modifications at a rate of $25 per category of modification to cover the additional cost to the town. The total amount for this application is $150. Bob explained the proposed changes to the original plan, which include: adding a shared driveway for lots 91 & 90, putting in a sewer easement for sewer lines, running a gravity sewer line rather than pumping, moving the hammerhead, and tweaking a lot line to accommodate a well that is already installed.

Bob said DEP & DES have been contacted regarding the modification, but neither have responded and may not.

Brooks appointed Susan as liaison and numbered the application 09-172.

Pat Roma moved the board find the application complete and approve the application. Susan seconded. After discussion, Pat retracted this motion.

Pat moved that this is a complete application. Susan seconded. Discussion ensued regarding the check discrepancy due to the new standards. The vote was unanimously in favor.

Pat moved the board approve this application. The board discussed the process/criteria in creating the Findings of Fact for a modification. Brooks pointed out two outstanding issues: DEP approval and the additional fee. Bob explained that he does not have an application pending with DEP, but has submitted one to DHHS/DES. Pat amended his motion to include two conditions of approval: one being approval if necessary from DEP (which he later corrected as DHHS/DES), the other being the payment of remainder of the fee in the amount of $125. Susan seconded. Discussion took place regarding the necessity of the condition of DEP/DHHS approval. Six members voted in favor; Joe Aloisio voted opposed. The motion passed.

The board proceeded to sign the Mylars.

Old Business


Findings of Fact

a) Robert Lowell (#09-171): David Walker made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact as submitted. Joe seconded. Vote was unanimously in favor.

Sunday River Skiway (#09-170A & #09-170B): Pat stated that he prepared the Findings of Fact but questioned the format he used. The board discussed this Findings of Fact as well as the format to be used for Findings of Fact for modifications. These two Findings of Fact will be revised and resubmitted at a later date.

Mail
„X Announcement re: Maine Planning and Land Use Laws 2010 Edition
„X Save the Date Notice re: AVCOG Planning Day and General Assembly Nov 5th.
„X Letter re: Mayhew 3-Lot subdivision; from Peggy & Harold Fournier and addressed to the Town.

Open Discussion

a) The Fournier letter (referenced above) regarding the inclusion of adjacent lots being in a subdivision that is created within the 5-year period of the original lot division and the tax assessment of such lots. It was decided that this is not a Planning Board issue.

b) MMA response regarding the applicability of the board reviewing the addition for the Sunday River Inn project - it is applicable if it is within a 10-year period, after 10 years, it does not have to come before the board unless it is over the square-foot maximum.

c) Activity on Jack Taylor¡¦s property ¡V borrow pit/ processing operation and mineral extractions. The board researched various rules and definitions within the UDR and Shoreland ordinances and found that the operation is mineral extraction with the removal of the material off the extraction site bringing it into ¡§industrial use¡¨ and requiring a permit. It was decided that this is a Code Enforcement Officer issue and possibly a Planning Board Shoreland Zoning issue pending the result of a site walk.

Adjournment Pat made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Joe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Jack Taylor (Alternate)

Late: Pat Roma


Call to Order

Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM.

The Chairman appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member in Pat Roma¡¦s absence.

I. Old Business
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Joe Aloisio made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 15, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting as amended. Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

Pat Roma was reinstated as a voting member. Jack Taylor returned to the board as an alternate.

a) Timber Village (#09-165):

Bob Berry, representing Main Land Development, distributed supplemental information to the board regarding Timber Village.

1. The supplemental information included a revised application.
2. The documents also contained an itemized list from Tom DuBois explaining all of the requests, by the board, from the previous meeting. All explanations of items in the list were found in the tabs and in the drawing of the document.

Beth requested that a financial and technical capacity statement be added to the application.

A discussion ensued regarding the additional information pertaining to the Timber Village project.

Brooks asked for a drawing of the second means of egress from the building. He also asked for square footage of the second story of the building.

Brooks received a letter from the Newry Fire Department dated 4-17-09. The letter stated that there was never an agreement for the use of the existing fire ponds that are privately owned. The Fire Department recommended 3 options: option 1- sprinkler system for the new buildings; option 2- install cistern; option 3- a 35,000 gallons of water year-round fire pond with dry hydrant within 1500 feet of the buildings.

Bruce Pierce, representing the Newry Fire Department, discussed fire pond issues in relations to the Timber Village project. Bruce stated that a letter from Roger Beaudoin, stating that he would be agreeable to let them have use of his fire pond, would be agreeable with the fire department.

Mark Wight questioned the fact that the total lot sizes did not agree with the lot sizes on the application. Applicant agreed to supply that information at the next meeting.

Brooks received an e-mail from Loretta stating that there were no tax liens on the property and that the taxes had been paid.

The applicant said that there would be no Phase II at this time.

Main Land Development will supply additional information regarding:
1. Letter of financial, technical capacity
2. The square footage of the impervious surface
3. The square footage and use of the second floor of the building
4. A list of construction items
5. A condition of approval regarding the septic system will state that there will be no restaurants
6. The conditions of the MDOT be referenced on the final plan
7. The fire protection will be negotiated
8. A clarification on lighting wattage
9. A second means of egress from the building

b) Sunday River Inn (#09-166):

Joe Aloisio stepped down from the board as a voting member. The Chairman appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member.

Joe distributed the application for the Sunday River Inn project to the board.

The business will be maintained as a retail and Nordic ski center.

Joe explained to the board the planned changes for the current buildings and property. A discussion ensued regarding the new plans.

David Walker was appointed the liaison for the Sunday River Inn project.

Pat requested a storm water management plan for this application.

II. New Business:


a. New River Village (Project Extension) (#09-167):

Tom Noble was present for a project modification for the New River Village. He asked for a two year extension with no changes.

The fee for the application will be $225.00.

Pat Roma made a motion to approve the application. Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. The Chairman received a letter from the town office stating that the taxes have not been paid. The approval would be conditional on the payment of the taxes.

Mark Wight was appointed liaison for the project modification.

The town also had an issue with the demolished building, stating that there would be 3 loads left for removal. The applicant agreed to that as soon as possible.

Pat Roma amended his motion to approve with the one condition that Brooks suggested, and that condition being that the taxes would be paid. Susan Herlihy seconded the amended motion. There was no further discussion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

b. Powder Ridge Townhouse Association (Project Extension) (#09-168):

Ray Hanian was not present due to illness. The Chairman distributed the paperwork for the extension, in Bob¡¦s absence. This is the second extension for the Powder Ridge Townhouses. The Chairman also presented Beth with a check for the fee.

Pat Roma moved approval for this application. Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. Jack Taylor was appointed liaison for this project. There was no further discussion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

c. The Peaks Lot #60 (Advisory Meeting): Has been withdrawn

d. The Chairman asked for the Planning Board to vote to allow to hear Charlie Bean discuss a project plan. Susan Herlihy stated so moved. Pat Roma seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote to hear Charlie Bean.

Charlie Bean, owner of Sunday River Gems, introduced the Board to a proposed new use of his property to be done in conjunction with the existing business. He plans to have mine tailings delivered to a section of his parking lot so that people can pay to ¡§mine¡¨ the pile. The Board determined that this is not a change of use ¡V it is consistent with the existing gem business ¡V and an application is not needed.


III. Mail:
„X The Chairman distributed the letters from the town office and fire department

IV. Open Discussion:

a. Joe related to the board a discussion he heard between Chris Nagel and the Newry selectmen. The discussion involved the denial of the Newry Redevelopment project. The discussion involved the Findings of Fact process. Chris suggested that the Findings of Fact be presented before the approval of the applications.
Joe distributed a Findings of Fact template to the board. The board continued to discuss the template for the Findings of Fact.

c. The board also discussed the consequences of project modifications where there were lot line changes. Per Loretta, extensions involve re-processing tax maps and deeds at the town office. The $25.00 fee does not cover the true costs. The new ordinances will address project modifications.

V. Adjournment: Pat Roma made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Beth Bean seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2008.

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Pat Roma (Vice Chair), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Absent: Beth Bean (Secretary)

Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM. Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. An amendment was added noting that no decision was made during the discussion, which is found in the last sentence of the top paragraph on page 2, regarding secondary road standards and whether a road can be built to two different standards. Pat made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 4, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting as amended. Joe seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

Brooks appointed Mandy as a voting member in Beth’s absence.

New Business

a) The Colony (#09-173): Skip Bennett represented The Colony Development. A $275 check to cover outstanding fees and a copy of the permit from the Army Corp of Engineers was handed to the board. In regards to the list of items discussed at the previous meeting, Skip stated that he did not receive the list from Tom Dubois and said that research is being done on whether or not to add a gate, as well as what would be required to make the road meet secondary road standards. The board talked about the initial origin of the gate discussion, which was a result of the board’s recognition that the logging road made King Pine a through-road. Brooks stated that in researching previous minutes, there was no record of the gate even though it was discussed, and said there were no conditions of approval in regards to a gate in the Findings of Fact. The board stated that two scenarios exist: either King Pine leads to the ski resort and must be built to secondary road standards, or a gate must be installed eliminating the possibility of King Pine being a through road; the required standard for the section of road before the gate would depend on the number of lots accessed by that section of road.

Skip asked about guardrails and MDOT’s standards for a guardrail. The ordinance states that a secondary road needs a guardrail that meets MDOT standards. MDOT standards only allow metal, no wooden, guardrails.

Skip asked to table this topic and asked if any other outstanding items exist.

Current outstanding items are:
• Confirmation of whether King Pine will be a through road or be gated.
• Bridge guardrails need to be changed depending on whether King Pine Road is a neighborhood road or a secondary road.
• The board needs a copy of the pond easement language.
• The word “Patriot’s” needs to be added to Crown Road where it was mistakenly left off.
• Proof of ownership of the property where the new piece of road will be located.
• On the map that will become the Mylar, the piece of land noted as “Sunday River property”, needs to be changed to “Snow Village” as shown on the town’s tax maps.

The board discussed the fact that the previously approved plan showed King Pine as a dead-end road; it was not designated as a through road and those plans made no reference to a logging road. It was pointed out, however, that in past discussions there was verbal reference made about the ability to pass over the logging road and the board was told then that a gate would be put there. However, the plan as approved showed King Pine as a dead-end road. In summary, if it doesn’t have a gate, then it is a through road and must be termed a through road, and therefore, the road and the bridge must be maintained to secondary road standards.

Joe made a motion that if a road continues through to another road in some form, and has a gate which limits its use to under sixty-six units, then it will be considered a neighborhood road. Susan seconded. Discussion ensued on whether the road in question needs to be named in this motion. Joe said no; that this would set a precedent. The board discussed the matter of the gate being left open. Various ideas were talked about; no decision was made. The board commented that the “logging road”, which allows for access to the ski resort, was not built in the same manner as most logging roads; that it was built to a higher standard. The board mentioned again that they believe King Pine was approved as a dead-end road and that, on the approved plans, it ended in a cul-de-sac. A lengthy discussion ensued bringing up a variety of scenarios; no conclusions were made. The board proceeded to vote. No members voted in favor; Brooks, Pat, Mark, David, Joe, Susan, and Mandy voted in opposition. The motion is defeated.

Members of the board stated that the road should be closed off, which was the way the plan was approved. Susan mentioned that other proposed changes to the road in regards to what was previously approved include that it is in a different location and it is 280’ shorter. The board questioned whether these items need to be addressed and a condition put on the Mylar regarding the gate. The board asked the CEO if there have been any violations to any town ordinance with the logging road as an extension off of King Pine; the CEO replied no.

The board discussed multiple examples of other roads (work roads, logging roads, etc.) in the area that may be seen as through roads and setting a precedent; it was decided that many of these do not apply to this situation due to locked gates being in place, etc.

Steve Wight, who was present in the audience, reminded the board that the marketing efforts for The Colony Development included, as one of the selling points, the ability for residents of the subdivision to travel to the ski resort via that road.

Skip asked to defer this to the next meeting, December 2nd.

Skip asked the board, if an active gate was installed, than could the road be a neighborhood road. The board clarified that no more than 65 lots may be accessed by a neighborhood road.

Brooks asked about changing classifications in certain sections of the same roads. The board decided yes, a road may change classification as long as the road is a dead-end road and the direction which the road travels goes from a higher standard (accessing more lots) to a lower standard (accessing fewer lots). Brooks pointed out that it was presented by the applicant that off from Patriot’s Drive there is a right-of-way, which has been discussed in previous meetings for future development out on another lot. Any road, which can be used to access 66 lots or more, must be built to secondary road standards.

Skip asked, if an active gate, with the current construction, would satisfy the ordinance? No answer was provided.

Brooks said that if the guardrail was approved by an engineer’s stamp confirming it meets neighborhood road standards; if the road accesses more than 65 lots it must meet secondary road standards and, in that case, the guardrails must meet MDOT standards.

The board discussed whether the gate should include a sign stating private property, no through access, or if the active gate was to only allow access for the fire department to fight a woods fire and not to allow access to the residents of the subdivision. Pat read the definition of a neighborhood road “a road within a subdivision and is not intended to allow through-traffic.” If through traffic is allowed, then the road must be built to secondary standards as a minimum.

Skip will come back before the board at the next meeting. The board reiterated the outstanding items:
• Mylar must reflect current property owners (agreeing with current tax maps)
• Ownership of the hammerhead
• Pond easement language
• A correction of a typo – King Pine to Patriot’s Crown
• Road classification must be determined
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Steve Wight requested to be added to the agenda stating he has the final Mylar for Red House Farm Village.

Pat moved to add it to the agenda. Susan seconded. All members voted in favor.

Pat disclosed for the record that he is currently the property manager at Red House Farm Village, but stated that since the applicant is not his customer, there should be no conflict of interest.

b) Red House Farm Village Final Mylar: Steve Wight explained the history of the village beginning in 1996 and said there have been a total of 5 Mylars recorded. Currently there 23 units with 50x50 building envelopes all but 3 units are constructed. All required infrastructure is installed underground: power, cable, telephone, water and sewer. Gary Inman explained the various 5 plans that have been done and amended over time, which include condo plats and plans to do a revised boundary and site plan, some Gary has signed, some he has not. Gary stated that the plan before the board tonight is an as-built of the buildings that are built and will protect the property owners.

The board pulled the older Mylars to review for any conditions for approval placed in the past and confirm that the Mylar before the board tonight was accurate. The only condition found was on the Mylar of Sept 2002 stating that “All locations of buildings and other features, existing and proposed, are approximate and unconfirmed in the field. Prior to recording the plan, all pertinent features should be accurately located by a registered, professional land surveyor.” The board discussed “pertinent features”.

Joe moved that the plan presented at this meeting shows that all pertinent features have been accurately located by a registered, professional land surveyor. Mandy seconded. No discussion. All members vote in favor.

Joe said he read through the notes and there was nothing on the original that did not get carried forward.

Gary asked to make a change to Note # 4 “land retained by Wight Enterprises LLC” is actually owned by Steven and Margaret Wight. Gary asked the board’s permission to strike out “Enterprise LLC” and initial the strike out, so just “owned by Wights” remains.

Parking spots within the village were discussed, each space noted is in an area that is gravel and used/plowed as a parking space.

Mandy made a motion to approve the Mylar. Susan seconded. All members voted in favor.

The board proceeded to sign the Mylar.

Mail
 Special Town Meeting is Monday, December 7th at 6pm.

Open Discussion

a) AVCOG Planning Day: Some notes from the event: if a town is going to discontinue a road, then it needs to do so, have documentation stating such, and post the information for others to be aware. Also, if the town is going to adopt a wind ordinance, then the town should customize their own ordinance rather than adopt the State’s version with presupposes that the wind always blows, the sun always shines, and the land is flat, and it does not take into consideration the level of the noise from the windmills.

Adjournment Pat made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Joe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Planning Board Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate)
Absent: Pat Roma (Vice Chair),

Proceedings:
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman, Brooks Morton. Previous meeting¡¦s minutes were reviewed. Joe moved to accept the minutes as written. David seconded. Discussion ensued; no changes resulted.

Mandy was appointed as a voting member in Pat¡¦s absence.

The earlier motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

a) The Colony (#09-173): Dutch Dresser represented the Colony. Handouts distributed to the board included: information about the proposed traffic gate, a graphic of the proposed signage, an engineer¡¦s drawing that includes the hammerhead, and a copy of the easement covering both the turn-around and the detention pond. Dutch stated that the abutter¡¦s name was corrected on the Mylar showing correct ownership of abutting properties. He said notes regarding the road standards within the subdivision, as well as the gating provision, were added to the Mylar as requested.

The chair confirmed that the easement was noted on the Mylar; Dutch stated that the easement was registered with the Registry of Deeds.

After reviewing the handouts, the chair said that everything had been addressed except the requirement from the December 2nd meeting to correct a typo in the initial proposal. He added that since developer is not longer changing the road status on the loop, the section of the cover letter containing the typo is now a moot point and suggested the board waive the specific requirement to correct the typo. Joe said, ¡§So moved¡¨; Susan seconded. No discussion. The vote passed unanimously.

The chairman explained that since this is a modification, there is no need for the board to vote on completeness, only a motion to approve is needed. Susan said ¡§so moved¡¨; Joe seconded. The vote passed unanimously.

The board proceeded to sign the Mylar. The Chairman stated that the board will review the Findings of Fact at the next meeting and asked the applicant to send an electronic version of the plans to the town.

The tape was paused during the signing of the Mylar.

New Business

a) Sunday River Skiway: Sunday River has requested to wait until the new ordinance is done.

Findings of Fact -- none

Mail
„X Email from Sunday River regarding the delay of presentation.

Open Discussion

a) The Chair distributed copies of the new ordinance with marked changes to interested board members and stated that he had researched the difference between the requirements for major and minor subdivision requirements adding that the definitions of major and minor subdivisions has changed. Joe offered to draft a new application. Brooks mentioned that David Bonney is working on a new Building Code application. After the new application gets approved by the Selectmen, it will be posted on the website along with the new ordinance and the maps.

b) The new application fee schedule was distributed to board members. The board discussed deciding factors for the new fees and the fee¡¦s allocation into the General Fund.

c) Windmill ordinance ¡V concerns were expressed regarding the regulation of private ¡§backyard¡¨ windmills. Brooks offered to ask the selectmen what their expectations are in regards to the next step for the board following the board¡¦s review of the ordinance.

Adjournment David moved to adjourn; Beth seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010.

April 1, 2009 Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Vice Chair & Secretary), Joe Aloisio, Jack Taylor (alternate), Mark Wight
Late: Pat Roma Absent: Susan Herlihy, David Walker

Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:02PM. The Chairman appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member in Susan Herlihy’s absence. creating three separate positions. Jack Taylor seconded the motion. A discussion ensued regarding the specific work involved for the vice chairman. Brooks suggested that the vice chairman’s position be responsible for the Findings of Fact. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The first nomination was for chairman. Pat Roma nominated Brooks Morton. Beth Bean seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. Hearing none, Brooks closed the nomination. The nomination passed in favor. The second nomination was for vice chairman. Beth Bean nominated Pat Roma. Brooks Morton seconded the nomination. Pat asked to clarify the vice chairman position. Pat said that he would be willing to act as chairman in Brooks absence and to substantiate the Findings of Fact. A discussion ensued regarding creating a template for the Findings of Fact. Pat Roma will accept the nomination on the condition that the title come with an increase in stipend. If there is no increase he will resign the title. The nomination passed with a unanimous vote. The third nomination was for secretary. Pat Roma nominated Beth Bean. Joe Aloisio seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. The nomination passed with a unanimous vote.
Findings of Fact for Great Brook Preserve will wait until Susan Herlihy returns.


Mail:
Brooks received an e-mail dated 4-1-09 from Main Land Development regarding an application. Main Land Development was looking to submit an application to the planning board for Greg Webb to put a snowboard shop on his commercial lot, which was part of Timber Village project.
Joe Aloisio made a motion to disseminate the information. Beth Bean seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.

Brooks distributed the application documents to the planning board members.

Brooks also discussed a brochure regarding a Sub-Division Site review in South Paris.

Open Discussion:
Brooks informed the new members that the town continues to work on the new ordinances. A discussion ensued regarding the ordinances.

b. The board answered questions from the new members.

Adjournment: Joe Aloisio made a motion to Mark Wight and Jack Taylor were welcomed to the Newry Planning Board as new members.
Old Business
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Pat Roma made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 18th, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting as amended. Joe Aloisio seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
New Business

Discussion on Officers:

Brooks suggested that the Planning Board split the chairman, vice chairman and secretary into three positions as it states in the Planning Board Bylaws. Joe Aloisio made a motion to separate the secretary and vice chairman positions adjourn the meeting; Pat Roma seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52PM.
Next Meeting The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, April 15th, 2009.

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Mark Wight, David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Susan Herlihy, Mandy Ottone (Alternate) and Pat Roma (Vice Chair) who arrived late
Absent: Beth Bean (Secretary)


Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00 PM.
Brooks introduced Mandy Sysko-Ottone as the new alternate member and appointed her as a voting member in Beth’s absence.
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. A change was made on Page 2 under the Mail section, the word “a” was removed to read “Jack Taylor regretfully put in his resignation…” Susan made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 21, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting as amended. Joe seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

New Business

a) The Colony (#09-173): This is a project modification for which application was numbered 09-173 and Mark Wight was appointed as liaison. Brooks noted that with the Secretary being absent, Pat Roma would cover her duties (i.e. fee collection).

Tom Dubois explained the changes on the project modification. The changes include: road changes such as King Pine Drive now ending in a hammerhead at a new location rather than the original cul-de-sac and some changes to road widths which eliminate some wetland impacts, lot line changes (as a result of the road changes), modification of a stream crossing, some buffer changes, and retention pond relocation.

Discussion ensued regarding payment of application fee; a check was to be sent to the town from the developers.

Tom said they have language on the pond easement will check on language for the right-of-way.

The intersection noted in the application should state “King Pine to Patriot’s Crown” (rather than just “Crown”).

The board pointed out that there is an existing bridge with wooden guardrails, which do not meet secondary road standards, on King Pine. This road was to be gated restricting the use beyond the gate to residents only providing an exclusive shortcut to the ski resort to residents of the development. The board continued discussion on the history of the plan and the roads use. Brooks asked for confirmation that King Pine is a secondary road, and, if it is not going to be gated, then stated that it will be a secondary road (if it is not already). The board discussed secondary road standards and whether a road can be built to two different standards; no decision was made during the discussion.

The Army Corps of Engineers was involved in this modification due to the vernal pools; they have issued a general permit for this site. Brooks asked for a copy of that permit for the Town’s files.

The board discussed further the hammerhead, the gate and the through-road.

To reiterate, the outstanding items are:
• Confirmation on classification of King Pine road and whether it is a through-road, and if not, is there a gate near the hammerhead
• Question about the bridge guardrails
• Application fee payment confirmation
• Pond easement language
• Army Corp of Engineers permit
• Correction of item # 2 -- King Pine to Patriot’s Crown

Brooks confirmed that Tom was aware of the new fee for project modifications per the Selectmen.

b) Sunday River Skiway - site plan applicability discussion: Continued discussion and formal vote.

Brooks noted that Joe Aloisio will step down from the board while he presents.

Joe explained the ground-to-ground, year-round zip line plan and said that he was coming to the board to see whether this needed a site plan review. The board noted that if platforms would be erected, then the platforms would meet the definition of a structure. No platforms are planned; the current plan is for a ground-to-ground series of zip lines. Wooden blocks will be placed around the trees to prevent the cables from harming the trees.

Pat Roma moved that the board treat this as a project that does not require board approval. Susan seconded. No discussion. All members voted in favor.

Old Business

Findings of Fact

a) Sunday River Skiway (#09-170A & #09-170B): The board did not vote on these at the last meeting due to a lack of quorum. Pat moved approval of 09-170A. Mark seconded. No discussion. The board voted unanimously in favor. Pat moved approval of 09-170B. David seconded. No discussion. The vote was unanimously in favor.

Joe returns as a voting member of the board.

b) The Peaks Village Project Modification (#09-172): Pat moved the board approve. Susan seconded. No discussion. All members voted in favor.

Joe asked that the template for these findings of fact be distributed electronically to the board so all members could use this format for future findings of fact.

Mail
 Letter from the Fourniers received October 26, 2009. The board discussed the letter, the intent of abutter letters, and appraisals of lots within a subdivision versus appraisal of lots not in a subdivision.

Open Discussion

a) Windmill Ordinance – The Selectmen would like to initiate a windmill ordinance and would like the planning board to review and comment on the State model by December 7th.

b) The special town meeting to vote on the new ordinance is scheduled for December 7th at 6pm.

c) The board discussed an article in Sun Journal (Oct 29th) regarding putting public emails in the permanent record.

Adjournment Pat made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Joe seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

April 15, 2009 Minutes

NEWRY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Present: Brooks Morton (Chairman), Beth Bean (Secretary), David Walker, Joe Aloisio, Pat Roma (Vice Chairman), Susan Herlihy, Mark Wight, Jack Taylor (Alternate)



Call to Order
Brooks Morton, Chairman, called the meeting of the Newry Planning Board to order at 7:00PM.


I. Old Business
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Pat Roma made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 1, 2009 Newry Planning Board meeting as written. Joe Aloisio seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

II. New Business

a. Timber Village (#09-165):

Tom Dubois from Main Land Development was present to represent Webb Builders for a commercial lot as part of the Timber Creek project. They are planning to put in a 56¡¦x 36¡¦ building to start, and potential for future expansion.
Tom proceeded to explain the project to the Planning Board. The proposed tenant is a snowboard shop for this building. The entrance will be off the Sunday River Road. Main Land Development does have a verbal confirmation, from MDOT, that the permit has been issued for the entrance. The selectmen, as road commission, stated to Brooks that the entrance was their one concern.

Beth Bean will be the liaison for the Timber Village application.

A discussion ensued regarding the project. One of the major concerns of the Board was the entrance from the Sunday River Road to the commercial building. Main Land will update a number of items on the new drawing. Main Land will update the septic system area on the drawing.

The Board did receive a letter from the Oxford County Sheriff¡¦s office stating that as long as the project was in compliance with Newry¡¦s rules and regulations they had no issues with the project.

The Board requested a building design for the expansion portion of the application. The Board would like to see a phase timeline for the expansion. The town office has requested the Board review the list of abutters before mailing the letters to the abutters.

The Board has also requested an overall lighting plan for the project.

The Board has requested the distances be stated to all driveways over to Valley View Road.

Discussions ensued regarding the project.

The town office had already received the fee payment for this application.

b. Sunday River Inn:

Joe Aloisio stepped down as a voting board member as he presented the project.

Brooks appointed Jack Taylor as a voting member.

Joe distributed a site plan for the Sunday River Inn¡¦s preliminary plans. The Inn has been purchased by the new company, SnowConnect. They are a Maine based company. They plan is to continue the business as a Nordic function and a retail outlet. Maine Handicapped Skiing will be an important part of the Nordic function. The two partners of the company are Justin VanTell and Bill McSherry.

Bill gave a brief synopsis of the company, SnowConnect.

One of the buildings on the property, the ski chalet, will be moved toward the back of the property. It will not be continued as an Inn.

It will continue to function as a retail shop and Nordic center. It will also function as a community room.

Discussions continued regarding the plans for the new operation.

This project will be placed on the agenda for the next NPB meeting.

Joe returned to the Board as a voting member. Jack returned as an alternate.

III. Old Business

Brooks clarified the vice chair position with the Board. There will be no increase in pay for the new position. A discussion ensued regarding the stipend. Brooks stated the specific work required for this position, which would be to do the duties of the secretary, when that person is absent. The vice chair would also conduct the meetings in Brooks absence.

A discussion ensued regarding the Findings of Fact process by the planning board.
Joe will bring a Findings of Fact template to the board for the next meeting.

Pat Roma accepted the functions of vice chair, as long as that position does not involve doing all of the Findings of Fact.

Joe recommended to the chairman that if this is not a one year commitment, that these positions are going to be separated, that the selectmen modify the warrant to include that the vice chair is an increased stipend position.

c. Findings of Fact:

Susan Herlihy presented the Findings of Fact for the Great Brook Preserve application #09-164 for the Lot #62 minor sub-division.

Joe Aloisio made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact as written. Pat Roma seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. There was a unanimous vote in favor.


III. Mail:
„X Application for project modification and/or extension for Tom Noble, to be placed on the agenda for the next board meeting.
„X Powder Ridge Townhouse association project modification and extension, to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.

IV. Open Discussion:


V. Adjournment: Pat Roma made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Susan Herlihy seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35PM.

Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Newry Planning Board will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2009.