APPROVED BY BOARD: MAY 22, 2006
MAY 8, 2006
(Rescheduled from April Meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Chairperson Louisa Dotoli. Present from the board: Sheri Pyden, Virgil Kovachich, Arthur French, Bill Perkins, Louisa, and Anne Alexander. Andrew Berley and Pete Bertoletti, Zoning Administrators, were also in attendance.
The zoning administrators had a series of questions for which they asked for interpretation from the board. They asked who was qualified to sign the septic certification on the application. An explanation of the board’s thinking at the time the application was developed ensued. Although a homeowner isn’t expected to have the expertise to design a septic system, it is felt that he/she could attest to the criteria in the bylaw having been met. Also, the certification could be signed by a site technician or an engineer. In response to their question regarding driveways, the board felt that a permit would be required to construct a driveway according to the wording in the bylaw under the land development definition. The zoning administrators also wanted the board’s view on the construction of outhouses for hunting camps and whether or not they were permissible. The board responded affirmatively, as state statute allows them if they’re used for a designated length of time during a year. They would need to adhere to local setback regulations, etc. Clarification was also sought regarding the repair of a cement slab in the shoreline protection area. If the repair is confined to the footprint of the current structure it is allowable according to the board.
The minutes of the March 27, 2006 planning commission and zoning board adjustment meetings were distributed and read.
MOTION: To accept, as written, the minutes of the March 27, 2006 planning
commission meeting. Sheri/Arthur. So voted.
Louisa reminded members of the board about the emergency response meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 9 at 6 pm at the fire station.
Virgil asked when the board planned to work on outstanding issues such as fences, kennels, wells, etc. Once the current bylaw amendment process is completed, Chairperson Dotoli intends to reintroduce the topics needing further interpretation by the board.she stated. The selectboard public hearing on the bylaw amendments is now scheduled for May 30, 2006 at 8 pm.
The planning commission was tabled at 8 pm in order to call the zoning board of adjustment meeting to order.
At 8:05 the planning meeting reconvened to discuss the Rules of Procedures and Ethics Manual and the Westmore Zoning Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy which was gleaned from the Rules and Procedures and Ethics Manual.
MOTION: To adopt the Westmore Zoning Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure and
Conflict of Interest Policy. Sheri/Virgil. So voted.
MOTION: To adjourn the Planning Commission meeting (at 8:40 pm). Virgil/Sheri.
So voted.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Alexander