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Planning board grants extensions: Bald Hill RV Park 90 days; Hawks Nest until ACE permit
Summary
The board approved a 90‑day extension for Bald Hill RV Park and granted an extension for Hawks Nest Subdivision tied to receipt of an ACE permit; both votes were unanimous.
WELLS, Maine — The Town of Wells Planning Board on July 21 approved procedural extensions for two projects.
Bald Hill RV Park: Representatives asked for more time to complete a subdivision amendment and nitrate studies while they finish a survey and DEP permit work. After discussion the board granted a 90‑day extension so the applicant could complete the remaining materials and coordinate DEP permitting. The motion passed unanimously.
Hawks Nest Subdivision: Staff said the applicant requested extra time because they were awaiting an ACE permit. The board granted an extension tied to receipt of the ACE approval; members said extending until the permit is issued would prevent the applicant from returning repeatedly with short extension requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Both extensions adjust procedural deadlines and prevent applications from being deemed incomplete while applicants obtain required technical studies and external permits. The board noted that these extensions are administrative and do not constitute substantive approval of the underlying proposals.
Ending: Both extension requests were approved by unanimous voice vote; applicants were advised to return with updated documentation when permits or studies are complete.
