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Stockbridge Planning Board
October 11, 2006

MINUTES

Present: Chairman Douglas Rose, Barbara Cohen Hobbs, Gary Pitney, Eric Plakun, Paul Coates, and Robert Bartle
 
Absent:  Eugene Talbot

Member Hobbs made a motion to accept the minutes of September 26, 2006 as amended.  Member Bartle seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Shannon Fields, White Engineering represented Mah-kee-nac Terrace Association c/o William Bakke in a request for approval of a Special Permit under Section 6.5.4 Lake and Pond Overlay District.  The project is the installation of new dock, ramp and repair to the existing stairs on an undeveloped beachfront parcel owned by the Association.  

Member Rose asked if there would be any removal of any existing vegetation. Shannon stated that a majority of the site is mowed lawn.  

Member Plakun asked if they had a time schedule for the project. Shannon stated that they are proposing to replace the dock next season and it would be a one day process.

Member Bartle made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:50 P.M.  Member Hobbs seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.  

Member Hobbs made a motion to approve the Special Permit as present and that it meets all the required findings with the condition that there will be no discharge or application of wastewater or any pollutant, fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Member Bartle seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

There was a discussion regarding a sign request from Saint Joseph’s Church. They are requesting a 6 sq.ft. freestanding sign to be mounted on a wooden post not to exceed 7 feet.  Member Rose stated that the property is located in the business district so they would be allowed a sign 30 sq.ft under the bylaws.  Member Rose stated that under the Dover Amendment they would be allowed the sign by right.  Member Rose stated that the sign is approved.

Member Rose requested a letter be sent to the Board of Selectmen designating Clint Schneyer, Superintendent Department of Public Works along with Member Bartle to inspect Haldor Reinholt’s development Indian Meadow Lane.

Member Bartle made a motion to adjourn this meeting at 8:00 P.M.  Member Hobbs seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Jaimy Messana
Planning Board Secretary