Minutes of the Sweden Planning Board Meeting
June 12, 2008

There was a site walk scheduled for 6:15 on at the Woodbury Hills Subdivision on Black Mt Road to review a proposed amendment to the existing cluster subdivision. Members of the Board and the CEO attended.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Grace Keef, Chairperson. In attendance were the following Planning Board members: Ron Kiesman , Wolfgang Duve, Rob Slatterly (7:20) First Alternate John P. Smith and CEO Eric Gulbrandsen. None were absent.

Guests: Jack Wadsworth and Nathan Wadsworth from K&W Timberlands, Skip Sullivan (abutter to Woodbury Hills Subdivision), Daniel Casey applicant for CUP for a dock at a ROW which he shares with at least 7 other lots over property owned by Howard and Joan Buker at Map U-5 Lot 7, and Susan Farrington (who also shares the ROW)

The Board reviewed the meeting minutes for the May 8, 2008 meeting. Corrections were made, John Smith motioned and Ron seconded the motion to accept the amended minutes. The Board unanimously voted to accept the corrected minutes.

Communication & Bills: letters listed on agenda as received and sent.
Certified mail receipts for the letters sent by K&W Timberlands to the abutters of Woodbury Hills subdivision were received.

The CEO reported activities for May, 2008. John motioned, Ron seconded and his report was voted upon and accepted.

New Business: None
Old Business: Nathan Wadsworth with K&W Timberlands presented a Preliminary Plan for a subdivision amendment to Woodbury Hills. They are seeking to establish a Lot 9 which is a 6 acre house lot to be sold to Ryan McIver
John Smith concerned that lot #9 is not contiguous to the rest of the subdivision. Eric explained that once a subdivision is established; any lots created from that land are part of that subdivision.
There is some confusion since the covenants apply to the cluster subdivision - the applicant does not intend for lot #9 to be a part of that.
The remaining land is called lot #10. The former McIver lot (now owned by Stevens) was sold before property was subdivided.
Abutters list was given to Chairman by Nathan Wadsworth.
There was discussion about the buffers being shown on the drawings which are on the new lot.
Grace is still concerned about the covenants; they say that the covenants apply to all lots. Abutter Skip Sullivan states that the letter he received said that the Subdivision is being amended and he would assume that the new lot would be subject to the covenants. He is also confused. Nathan Wadsworth stated that Lot #9 is not intended to be subject to the covenants. It should be stated somewhere that Lot #9 is or is not part of the subdivision.
Per CEO an entrance permit is required -which would be signed off by both the CEO & Road Commissioner.
Power will not be underground as the applicant does not think it is required.
Soils Test - (which was provided at the May 8th meeting) - passed per Nathan Wadsworth.
Corners have been pinned per Nathan Wadsworth.
Ron motion, John Seconded - Board voted not to have a public hearing.
Board reviewed Findings of Fact from previous Subdivision approved May 24, 2007 (Article I , then Article X).
Board reviewed Article X just related to the proposed new lot. The Board found that some items did not apply.
10.8 Land Features -
10.9.4 Lot 9 is 6 acres
10.9.12
10.9.13
The new lot did not comply with all requirements -it was suggested that Board finds that the new lot meets Findings of Fact of all that apply - Article X. (page 31)
10.1 yes
10.2 yes
10.3 N/A
10.4 N/A
10.5 yes
10.6 N/A
10.7 yes
10.8 yes
10.9 N/A
10.10 N/A
Chair voted to approve - John motioned, Ron seconded unanimous approval of Amended Subdivision Plan. Board signed plan dated June 12, 2008

Daniel Casey went through his case for CUP at ROW on Wint Rd.
Eric made the case that in his opinion each owner of the ROW could put in a 10 ft. piece of dock (for a total of 70 ft) and it would be a legal dock. The zoning ordinance allows for "accommodations for motorized watercraft shall be limited to one craft for each 50 feet of shoreline"
The existing dock is less than 10 ft. and does not require a CUP.
John asked if we could get copies of cases from MMA legal. MMA legal states that the decision is not based on any court cases - the ordinance is clear so there is no reason to provide applicable court cases.
Grace recommended that Mr. Casey forward his request in writing so it can be forwarded to MMA legal for comment.

Reminder of June 19, 2008 6:15 site walk at Wint Rd. (deWildts)

George Wilson left a message on Grace's machine - and also showed up at the meeting. Mr.Wilson has a 10 acre lot in Wildhaven Subdivision Map R-7 Lot 33 (Lot #13 Subdivision #) and wants to sell a 3.3 or 3.4 acre piece.
Per Eric - Mr. Wilson needs to make application to amend a subdivision (Wildhaven)
There are 23 lots there now.
Per Eric - this is possible but it doesn't happen overnight.
Eric recommends that the Board be sure that this subdivision amendment is approved by the Wildhaven Homeowners Association. Be sure that there is a letter from the Association saying that they are in agreement or at least that they have been notified.
Remember that since this is an amendment - a letter will also have to go to Bridgton since the subdivision is on the Bridgton/Sweden line. 20 ft of this lot in Bridgton and the rest is in Sweden.
Mr. Wilson wants to make a back lot.
Eric told him that he will have to have more legal documentation than just a sketch. He will have to provide a document stamped by registered surveyor showing the new lot.
Town's Ordinance requires a 50 ft. ROW to a back lot.
George wants to provide a 45 ft. piece but Eric reminded him that the ROW has to be 50 ft.
The Association requires that the lot be at least 3 acres.
Eric recommended that Mr. Wilson submit a sketch to the Chair 14 days prior to next PB meeting to be put on the agenda. The next meeting is July 10th.
Grace Keef submitted her letter of resignation to the Selectmen on June 10, 2008 which will be effective as of July 11, 2008.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM