Jay Planning Board Meeting

Jay Planning Board May 12, 2015

Board: Presiding Chair Barbara Cook, Arthur Holman, Michael Hobbs, Dennis Stevens, and Ross Horne

Staff: Ronda Palmer, Code Officer

Others: Kenneth Gallant, Verso Environmental Engineer; Toby Kachnovich, Kachnovich Land Surveying; Gerard Nadeau, and Keith Cornelio

The meeting began at 7:00 PM and was presided over by Acting Chair Barbara Cook.

Minutes – April 14, 2015

Dennis Stevens made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 14, 2015 meeting. Michael Hobbs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Subdivision Amendment- Keith & Shirley Cornelio Development (Gagnon)

Toby Kachnovich was present on behalf of Francis & Susan Gagnon. He submitted the Final Plan to the Board. No one requested a public hearing. Keith Cornelio was present and Ronda stated that he wanted to be sure any deed restrictions would remain in the deeds.

The Site Review Committee (Delance White, Mike Hobbs and Ross Horne) reviewed the site and found everything in place and clearly marked.

The Board reviewed the Standard according to Section 5-501. It was noted under L. Ground water that the lot is wet. It was also noted that in order for a lot to become buildable the plan would need to be amended and brought back before the Board.

The Board reviewed the Final Plan requirements contained in Section 5-305 and found everything to be in order. No changes were made from the preliminary plan.

Dennis Stevens made a motion to approve the Final Plan of Amendment of Lot 2 & Lot 5 of the Keith and Shirley Cornelio Development Subdivision and the Draft Permit. Michael Hobbs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

The Plan was signed by the Board. Toby will have it recorded and return a copy to the Town.

Flood Plain / Shoreland Zoning Permit – Verso Dredging

Ken Gallant presented to the Board the plan for the Verso Dredging project at the Jay Hydro Station. He explained that sediment builds up in the Forebay area and it has not been dredged since the 1980’s.

Approximately 200 to 500 cubic yards of material will be dredged out, placed on fabric surrounded by hay bales to drain then the sand will be hauled to the landfill where it will be covered. Jay Planning Board Meeting Page 2 May 12, 2015

The project will take approximately 3 days and is schedule to be done by June by Bancroft Contractors at the beginning of June. A turbidity curtain will also be used to prevent sediment from going down river.

Michael Hobbs made a motion to accept the Shoreland Zoning Permit and Flood Hazard Development Permit for Minor Development (Permit # 15-02) Dredging project for Verso Androscoggin Power, LLC. Dennis Stevens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Subdivision Amendment- West View Development (Nadeau)

Toby Kachnovich was present on behalf of Gerard & Tanya Nadeau. Toby explained that this is a change in lot sizes. The original Lot A was 18.47 acres and is now becoming a 16.60 acre lot with an existing home and garage. Lot B was a 1.37 acre lot and is becoming a 3.24 acre lot for a new home.

Toby Kachnovich paid $100.00 filing fee and $300.00 review fee and a receipt was issued. Abutters will be notified in accordance with Section 5-303.A. allowing them to request a public hearing.

The Board reviewed the Application as stated in Section 5-302 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Items 1 thru 21 were correct and complete to the Board’s satisfaction.

The Board then reviewed the request for waivers (#24) they are as follows.

No Concrete Monument - already set from previous subdivision. Dennis Stevens made a motion to waive concrete monument requirement. Ross Horne seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Soil Investigation result – Completed first time: Dennis Stevens made a motion to waive Soil Investigation results. Ross Horne seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Evidence of Groundwater supply – Completed first time: Ross Horne made a motion to waive Evidence of Groundwater supply. Dennis Stevens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Financing Statement – Not a major project: Dennis Stevens made a motion to waive Financing Statement. Ross Horne seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Topographic, Soil, & Phosphorus Plan: - Completed first time: Dennis Stevens made a motion to waive the Topographic, Soil, & Phosphorus Plan. Ross Horne seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Written Statement – Utilities, etc. – Completed first time. Dennis Stevens made a motion to waive Written Statements. Ross Horne seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

It was requested that a waiver be granted for location of existing culverts and utility poles but is was added to the plan so a waiver was not needed.

The Board then reviewed the Preliminary Plan and found it to be in accordance with Section 5-302D. Jay Planning Board Meeting Page 3 May 12, 2015

The Board has a copy of the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System application on file in the original 1996 amendment a copy will be added to the file. The Board requested that a letter be submitted from a well drilling company. No letter was found in the original amendment.

Mike Hobbs, Dennis Stevens and Arthur Holman scheduled a site review with Toby Kacknovich on June 1st at 4:00 PM.

The Board reviewed the General Guidelines according to Section 5-401. No concerns were raised by the board concerning General Guidelines.

Dennis Stevens made a motion to accept the application and determine it complete. Michael Hobbs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Barbara Cook signed the Determination of Completeness.

Other Business

The next meeting date will be June 9th.

Michael Hobbs made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 P.M. Dennis Stevens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.