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Bartlett selectmen outline requirements for converting Cabin Fever property to catering use
Summary
Prospective buyers of the Cabin Fever property told selectmen they plan an off-site catering business; the town said a Change of Use form, owner consent or permission letter, an engineer-signed septic capacity verification, and a parking sketch will be required before permitting.
Brian and Linda Coffey told the Board of Selectmen they intend to buy the Cabin Fever property (map 5VILLG-MAI-910) and use it for an off-site catering business. The Selectmen and Town Administrator Lynn P. Jones explained the permitting steps the couple must complete before a change of use can be approved.
Jones said the Coffeys must submit a Change of Use application and either have the current property owners sign the permit application or provide a signed letter authorizing the Coffeys to apply. The Town also requires a parking sketch and septic calculations certified by a licensed septic designer; while the Coffeys supplied a septic calculation in initial correspondence, Jones said state rules require a licensed professional’s sign-off.
Dawn and Tom Ramadon, who attended as holders of a sketch of the parking lot, offered to share their drawing (they believe it shows 21 parking spaces). Selectman Gene G. Chandler clarified that owner-occupancy is not required for commercial permitting, and Selectman Vicki L. Garland explained that once local permits are approved, the Office of the State Fire Marshal would perform any required inspections. The Ramadons signed the permit application at the meeting and Mrs. Coffey said she would supply the remaining documents promptly.
Why it matters: Changing the property’s use affects public health (septic capacity), parking, and compliance with state inspection processes. The town’s requirement for professional septic verification is standard for commercial food service operations.
What’s next: The Coffeys will submit the signed application, a parking sketch, and a septic verification signed by a licensed septic designer; the Selectmen will review those documents before issuing a change-of-use permit.
Attribution: Details in this article come from the Selectmen meeting minutes and statements by Brian and Linda Coffey, Town Administrator Lynn P. Jones, and Selectmen Gene G. Chandler and Vicki L. Garland.
