MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VIENNA
PLANNING BOARD HELD JULY 26, 2023
The meeting convened at 7:00 PM at the Town House. Regular members present were Waine Whittier, Alan Williams, Creston Gaither, Ed Lawless, and Tim Bickford. Also present were Bill Zweigbaum and Darlene Virgin. Minutes of the June 28 meeting were read and accepted.
Bill and Darlene appeared regarding their property on Kimball Pond shown on tax map 3 as lot 45. They would like to expand the existing gravel pad soon and construct a camp and a garage on the lot. The septic system is to be built soon. A site visit was scheduled for just after tonight’s meeting. Creston has seen the site several times, having surveyed it. It was agreed that he need not recuse himself from the Board’s review of the matter. Based on its knowledge of the site and the applicants’ verbal representations, and a subsequent review of the pertinent flood hazard map, the Board concluded that this project:
(1) Will maintain safe and healthful conditions;
(2) Will not result in water pollution, erosion, or sedimentation to surface waters;
(3) Will adequately provide for the disposal of all wastewater;
(4) Will not have an adverse impact on spawning grounds, fish, aquatic life, bird or other wildlife habitat;
(5) Will conserve shore cover and visual, as well as actual, points of access to inland waters;
(6) Will protect archaeological and historic resources as designated in the comprehensive plan;
(7) Will avoid problems associated with floodplain development and use; and
(8) Is in conformance with the provisions of Section 15, Land Use Standards.
The Board then voted 5 – 0 to authorize Creston to issue the usual permit by letter for this proposal, assuming that no obstacle is noted at the aforementioned site visit.
Chris Dornbach’s inquiry regarding a cabin expansion on his land shown on tax map 11 as lot 4-H was discussed. Waine will contact him regarding a site visit.
An email from CEO Erin Quimby regarding the Harpine lot (see June minutes) was reviewed. It appears that no enforcement action will be required.
Alan presented a report on the tree removal on the Medina lot (see June minutes) dated July 2023 and prepared by forester Joe Stevenson indicating that the removal is both necessary and permissible. Alan said Mr. Stevenson will be involved during the remainder of the project and that some replanting will be done. The Board then voted 4-0 (with Alan recused) to accept the forester’s plan and to issue a Permit for the project as outlined in the plan. Creston will notify DEP of the removal permit as required by the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM
