PLANNING BOARD
Gardiner Planning Board February 18, 2004
City of Gardiner, Maine Regular Monthly meeting 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present: Deborah Willis, Acting Chair Pamela Mitchel
Susan Crawford Edward Lawrence Allie Vigue
Absent: James Montell Pat Hart Bob Moody, Alternate
Also Present: Jeffrey Hinderliter, Planner/CEO
Dorothy Morang, Planning Board Recording Secretary
Paul McGuire Melanie McGuire
1.) In the absence of Chair, James Montell, the meeting called to order at 6:05 PM by Deborah Willis
A motion was made by Pamela Mitchel and seconded by Susan Crawford to elect Deborah Willis as Acting Chair.
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. 1 abstained (Deborah Willis). Motion passed
2.) Roll call taken.
3.) Consideration of the Minutes from the November 19, 2003.
Allie Vigue moved to accept the November 19, 2003 minutes. Pam Mitchel seconded the motion.
Vote: 3 in favor. 0 opposed. 2 abstained (Susan Crawford, Edward Lawrence not in attendance at that meeting). Motion passed.
4.) There was no new business
Deborah Willis wanted it noted in the record that she and the Applicant s wife, Melanie McGuire work in the same department for the State of Maine. She did not see it as a problem. The Board members agreed.
Allie Vigue excused himself from the Board indicating that there was a conflict of interest between him and the proposal before the Board. He indicated that he will abstain from voting.
5.) Applicant: Aspire Corp.
Proposal: Construction of five self-storage buildings with accessory office use
Location: 898 Brunswick Avenue, City Tax Map 11, Lot 26A
Zoning: Former Zoning District: Planned Development
Current Zoning District: Residential Growth
Conditional Use Permit
Jeffrey Hinderliter noted that the Applicant has represented standing. Contained in the packet is a Warranty Deed.
Acting Chair Willis asked the Applicant to identify him/herself and to describe the proposal.
Paul McGuire introduced himself to the Board. He explained that he was planning to construct a Self-Storage Facility on Brunswick Avenue. He plans to build a number of them all over the State. This one in Gardiner would be his first. He said it would be constructed with good curb and eye appeal. It will be secure with a see-through, 6 chain-linked fence around it. They want their buildings to fit into the surrounding neighborhood.
Pam Mitchel asked about the exterior of the buildings. Paul McGuire indicated that he was looking at an off-white exterior with blue doors. There would be a low profile raised panel metal roof. He showed the Board members a picture of it. The front part of the office building would have a mansard roof. The two buildings on the side would have shed roofs with no doors on the sides.
The lot would have a 190 x35 paved strip in the front of the buildings, 25 paved area between the buildings and 35 paved area in the back. Paul said that he is working with the Maine State Department of Transportation (MDOT) to determine appropriate vegetative buffers for the front of the building area and plans to plant evergreen buffers on the sides. MDOT wants to ensure the line of sight is clear on Brunswick Avenue.
Paul was asked about the setbacks. He indicated that there are five separate buildings planned. There is 50 + between the buildings and Stanley Lane. He said there would not be access on the Stanley Lane side.
Paul was asked about signage. He indicated that he plans a 2-pole sign 4 x8 , 6 off the ground. The sign could be a little smaller. He is working with MDOT to place the sign to ensure a safe line of sight. It will be a backlit sign. Jeffrey Hinderliter, Planner/CEO indicated that an internally lighted sign is not permitted in that area. Jeffrey indicated that the Applicant would have to construct a sign that was not backlighted, preferably wood. The Applicant indicated that it would be fine with him.
Paul said he is working with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) with respect to the water run-off.
6:26 p.m. Acting Chair, Deborah Willis opened the meeting for Public comment.
Allie Vigue, an abutter, asked if a 2-pole sign was permitted. Jeffrey Hinderliter said the Ordinance did not specifically say. It only refers to 1 freestanding sign and it cannot exceed 50 S. F. (in sign area)
Allie asked what the roof color was going to be. The Applicant, Paul McGuire indicated that he hasn t made that determination as yet, but it would be something neutral to match the siding. He was going to visit other sites to look at different color combinations.
Allie asked what the distance of the paving was to the stream. Mr. McGuire indicated 75 + as MDEP requires at least 75 .
Ed Lawrence asked if there had been any public comment. Jeffrey Hinderliter said no.
6:31 p.m. Acting Chair, Deborah Willis closed the meeting to Public comment.
Acting Chair, Deborah Willis read the Finding of Facts (1st page).
Acting Chair, Deborah Willis read each of the Review Criteria, a. through j. and the Applicant s response to each of them. Each Review Criteria was voted on separately.
Review Criteria a.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria a. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion.
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria b.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria b. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria c.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria c. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria d.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria d. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria e.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria e. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria f.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria f. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria g.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria g. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria h.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria h. as written by the Applicant with the condition that the Applicant shall provide an on-site, Stormwater Management Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to commencement of construction. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria i.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria i. as written by the Applicant. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Review Criteria j.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept Review Criteria j. as written by the Applicant with the condition that the Applicant shall provide an on-site, Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to and during construction. Susan Crawford seconded the motion
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Acting Chair, Deborah Willis thanked the Planner/Code Enforcement Officer for providing the Board members with a Memo giving his Analysis of the project and citing the Ordinance references and noted, for the record, that this proposal is under the old Ordinance. Deborah asked Jeffrey if he had any additional recommended conditions. He listed the following:
1. A buffer shall be established in accordance with Title 31, Chapter 7, Section 3203 E. 6. of the 1986 Gardiner Zoning Ordinance. The buffer shall be established prior to project completion and be maintained throughout the facility occupancy.
2. Applicant shall provide an on-site Stormwater Management Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to commencement of construction.
3. Signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with Title 31, Chapter 7, Section 3203, 5. 1. 2.
4. Applicant shall provide an on-site Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to commencement of construction and during construction.
Acting Chair, Deborah Willis noted that the Ordinance recommends a New England design.
She asked the Applicant if he was agreeable to the four conditions. He said yes.
Pam Mitchel made a motion to accept the Applicant s information and grant a Conditional
Use Permit having reviewed all the Criteria with the conditions: 1.) A buffer shall be
established in accordance with Title 31, Chapter 7, Section 3203 E. 6. of the 1986 Gardiner
Zoning Ordinance. The buffer shall be established prior to project completion and be
maintained throughout the facility occupancy; 2.) Applicant shall provide an on-site
Stormwater Management Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to
commencement of construction; 3.) Signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance
with Title 31, Chapter 7, Section 3203, 5. 1. 2.; and 4. ) Applicant shall provide an on-site
Erosion Control and Sedimentation Plan to be shown to the Code Enforcement Officer
prior to commencement of construction and during construction. Susan Crawford seconded
the motion.
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Acting Chair Willis thanked the Applicant for coming and providing information.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
7.) ADJOURN
Pam Mitchel made a motion to adjourn. Ed Lawrence seconded the motion.
Vote: 4 in favor. 0 opposed. Motion passed.
7:03 PM meeting adjourned.
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