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Planning board delays decision on Seaview West propane‑tank relocations after heated debate over buffer and setback rules
Summary
Developers of Seaview West Campground sought Planning Board guidance on relocating propane tanks to meet state safety rules; the board granted a 60‑day extension while the applicant pursues alternatives and state inspector confirmation.
WELLS, Maine — Developers of Seaview West Campground told the Town of Wells Planning Board on July 21 that they need more time to resolve where to place propane tanks that must be moved to meet state safety rules. The board granted a 60‑day extension while the applicant investigates alternatives and seeks state‑inspector guidance.
Why it matters: The site includes more than 200 camping sites; staff and the state inspector told the applicant that some tank placements must shift to meet safety setbacks from buildings and overhead lines. The proposed locations raised a dispute about whether utility tanks are considered “structures” for setback purposes and whether placing tanks in the campground’s required 25‑foot vegetative buffer…
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