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Board clarifies floodplain/shoreland fees and opposes certain setback waivers without ordinance change
Summary
The Planning Board clarified that floodplain permit fees are charged in addition to the shoreland fee, discussed a Commercial Site Plan Review setback violation, and voted that it would not support setback waivers in certain cases pending an ordinance amendment and town vote.
During general administrative business on May 13, the Blue Hill Planning Board clarified fee handling for dual floodplain and shoreland applications and set a policy position regarding setback waivers.
The board said floodplain management permit fees ($50 or $100) should be charged in addition to the $300 shoreland zoning fee on applications that require both permits, rather than being bundled into the $300 shoreland fee.
The board also reviewed a Commercial Site Plan Review violation in which submitted documents showed structures inside the required 10‑foot setback from an abutting lot line. Because both lots currently share the same property owner, the board discussed options including a temporary Select Board waiver paired with a future ordinance amendment, or merging the lots and then redividing them. A Select Board representative indicated the Select Board might require Planning Board approval of any waiver and a statement from the fire chief that the condition did not create a fire hazard.
Chair Matthew Martin moved that the Planning Board would not support a waiver for the Commercial Site Plan Review setback requirement in cases where abutting lot owners and the fire chief consent, pending an ordinance amendment and approval by town vote; Diana Page seconded and the motion passed.
