Approved - Planning Board Meeting held on May 11, 2017
Town of Machiasport
P.O. Box 267 - Machiasport, Maine
Planning Board Meeting
THURSDAY- May 11, 2017
7:00 PM
MINUTES
I. Call meeting to order/Roll Call
Michael Hinerman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Planning Board Members Present: Michael Hinerman (Chairman of Planning Board), Rick Jordan and Jimmy Clark
Participants: Rick Heller (Quoddy Tides), Kevin Shaw (W.K. Construction), Bryn Laurie, Mary Meroff, William Meroff and Cathy Bunker/Recorder
Quorum: Yes
A. Planning Board Correspondence
1. Training/Workshop – “How Forestry Laws Affect Municipalities” series. Mike Hinerman will attend one of the upcoming workshops. Other Planning Board Members are invited to attend.
2. Training/Workshop – “Local Planning Boards & Boards of Appeals.” Several members have already attended the same workshop but are invited to attend as a refresher course.
II. Adjustments to Agenda
Michael Hinerman recommended moving up the specific building permit applications for
those of whom were in attendance at the meeting. All Members were in agreement.
III. Approval of Planning Board Minutes-April 13, 2017
MOTION made by Rick Jordan and seconded by Jim Clark to approve
minutes of the April 13, 2017 Planning Board meeting. Motion passed
unanimously.
IV. Consideration of Building Permits
BP #17-13, Duncan Laurie, placement of an 18’ camper trailer onto a lot. The camper trailer
was recently registered. Mr. Laurie’s daughter, Bryn Laurie, was present to answer any
questions the Board had. Jim Clark explained to Ms. Laurie that the trailer must be
registered annually and if not, pay personal property tax. She was also advised that the
trailer must be moved every 90 days. Ms. Laurie stated that she understood the requirements.
The Board decided that the Laurie’s did not need a permit so Ms. Laurie will be reimbursed
for her twenty dollar fee.
MOTION made by Jim Clark and seconded by Rick Jordan to approve
Building Permit #17-13. Motion passed unanimously.
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BP #17-06, William Meroff, construction of a 42’ x 88’ 2 story home with garage.
Mr. Meroff withdrew his prior building application and replaced it with a new plan. Brief
discussion ensued.
MOTION made by Jimmy Clark and seconded by Rick Jordan to approve
Building Permit #17-06, as long as CEO Bradley approves the permit as well.
Motion passed unanimously.
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BP #17-14, Howard & Alice Bjornson, 2200’ new home with one car garage. Brief
discussion ensued.
MOTION made by Jimmy Clark and seconded by Rick Jordan to approve
Building Permit #17-14, as long as CEO Bradley approves the permit as well.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Consideration of TABLED Building Permits
BP #17-09, Brian Olsen, placement of a 24’ camper onto lot. The Board
felt that there was insufficient information to make a decision, therefore the Board would like for Mr. Olsen to attend the next Planning Board meeting which will be held on Thursday, June 8th @ 7:00PM, in order to answer the Board’s questions, therefore the permit has been tabled.
MOTION made by Jim Clark and seconded by Rick Jordan to TABLE the
building permit until the next Planning Board meeting on June 8th.
BP #17-11, Joseph Hart, awaiting CEO Bradley’s report regarding the site visit.
MOTION made by Jim Clark and seconded by Rick Jordan to TABLE the
building permit until the next Planning Board meeting on June 8th.
V. CEO Report – James Bradley
Mr. Bradley was not present at the meeting.
V1. Old Business
A. Building permit application - The updated/streamlined building permit applications will be TABLED until the June 8th Planning Board meeting.
B. Comprehensive Plan – It was noted that Judy East advised the Board that the Town’s Comprehensive Plan that was developed in 2010 was valid for 12 years therefore will not need updating until 2020-2021.
C. Other Business - None
VII. New Business
None
VIII. Public Comments
None
IX. Reports/Comments from Members
None
X. Adjournment
MOTION made by Rick Jordan and seconded by Jim Clark to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes recorded for the Planning Board by: Cathy Bunker, Planning Board Secretary
Approved by the Planning Board ______
Date
Attested by: ______
Michael Hinerman, Chair, Planning Board
** The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
June 8th, 2017 @ 7:00PM
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