Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes
November 28, 2007
Present: Kathy Wood, Debby Flanigan, Vincent Palange, Kyle Coolidge
Excused: Barry Watson
Others: Kinderly Hodgdon
Kathy Wood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of September 26, 2007 Minutes
Kyle Coolidge noted the September 26, 2007 minutes should be amended by changing the last sentence in the first paragraph on the second page to read “The ramp is to be removed if no longer needed or the Montos no longer reside at the residence”. All agreed.
Kyle Coolidge moved to approve the September 26, 2007 minutes as amended. Vincent Palange seconded
Vote 4-Yes
Old Business
None
New Business
Kathy Wood thanked the Town Council for refunding the Monto’s fee.
Applicant is James Rice, 37 Poplar Ridge Road, Gray, Maine 04039 is requesting a 2 ½ foot front variance for 22 Poplar Ridge, Map 22-6-3, Zone RRA. The front setback is 50 feet.
James Rice reported he had walked the line with the excavator prior to construction and did not double check the line after the excavation. The line was moved by the excavator without his knowledge. Mr. Rice reported this was his first experience with something like this. Pictures were provided for the board to review. Kinderly Hodgdon noted Mr. Rice had reported the problem to the town. Miscalculations by measurements do occur and this is the primary source of relief.
Vincent Palange moved we the Gray Zoning Board of Appeal hereby grant to James Rice, 37 Poplar Ridge Road, Gray, Maine 04039 the requested 2 ½ foot front variance for 22 Poplar Ridge, Map 22-6-3, Zone RRA. The front setback is 50 feet. Debby Flanigan seconded.
Vote 4-yes
Adjournment
Debby Flanigan moved to adjourn at 7:07 p.m., Vincent Palange seconded
Vote 4-Yes
All Motions in the Affirmative
Suggested Motion
We the Gray Zoning Board of Appeals hereby grants to:
If denied give reasons for denial
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