Town of Fryeburg Maine
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For a complete and accurate record of this meeting, please refer to the recorded video (DVD format) of this meeting available at the Town Office or Fryeburg Public Library.

Fryeburg Planning Board
March 4th 2008 Minutes

Present: Kathleen Heggie, Acting-Chairman, Carol Gregory, Ed Price, Michael Holtgrefe, A.O. Lucy

Absent Not Excused: David Andrews (alternate) and Jim Dutton (alternate).

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was declared.

The agenda was changed because not all parties of the subdivision informational portions of the agenda were present at the beginning of the meeting.

APPLICATION REVIEW WITH MDOT FOR AN EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING

The Board took up the Application For Land Use Authorization (Non-Subdivision) submitted by the State of Maine for an Equipment and Maintenance Storage shed to be built on their existing Department Of Transportation (DOT) camp. The application was reviewed for completeness.

Mr. Steve Willette, Highway Crew Supervisor II, officially represented the DOT office of Scarborough, who is the applicant. He explained the need to house all of their equipment for the safety of their personnel. Missing from the application was a complete list of abutters as required on the application (# 22 List below the names and mailing addresses of abutting property owners and owners across the road:)

Motion: The application is not complete because it does not have all of the abutters listed. Motioned by Carol Gregory, seconded by Mike Holtgrefe; all voting in favor.

It was agreed that the applicant would provide a complete list of abutters (and notify them) prior to the public hearing for the application.

The Public Hearing for this application is scheduled for March 25, 2008.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH JOCKEY CAP RIDGE (JCR, LLC) AND DIAMOND RIDGE (DIAMOND RIDGE, LLC) SUBDIVISIONS

Jon H Whitten, Jr., P.E. represented Terradyn Consultants LLC, of New Gloucester, Maine, for the Jockey Cap Ridge and Diamond Ridge subdivisions. Mr Whitten presented an overview of the two subdivisions and noted that they are two separate sub-divisions with two separate owners. Among the items discussed were open spaces, storm water drainage and a potential bike path through the two subdivisions. Mr Whitten noted that applications will be submitted in time for the next Planning Board meeting.

ROAD STANDARDS

Mr. A. O. Lucy reported on model road standards and regulations for review by the Planning Board. Members were provided with copies of “Model Subdivision Regulations for Use by Maine Planning Boards” from the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission, June 2006; “Brownfield Subdivision Regulations: Article XII-Design Guidelines, 2006” and a document titled “112.2 Traffic Conditions” Mr. Lucy also provided a copy of “Typical Street Cross Section” for a paved street with and without a curb. Discussions followed regarding the approach and timing to adopt new road regulations for both subdivisions and the Town of Fryeburg, various examples of road construction in Fryeburg and the expense borne by taxpayers as a result of non-specific regulations.

The Planning Board will review the information and scheduled a workshop to discuss the materials on April 8, 2008, at 7 pm.

SECTION 24 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

Boni Rickett, CEO, provided a copy of the amended Floodplain Management ordinances to be placed on the warrant for the 2008 Town Meeting. Changes in the ordinances are mandated by the State of Maine. The Planning Board will review the document and a public meeting will be scheduled prior to placing the ordinances on the warrant.

MINUTES APPROVED

Minutes were approved for the following meeting dates:

• January 29, 2008(Motioned by Ed Price, seconded by A. O. Lucy, all voting in favor)

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

The Planning Board discussed the upcoming annual elections and potential changes in the responsibilities of Board members.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 7:00 (Town Hall).

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mike Holtgrefe; seconded by Ed Price; and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Carol A. Gregory

Secretary Fryeburg Planning Board