Limington Planning Board Approves Two Conditional Use Permits

The Limington Planning Board approved conditional use permits for a discount store at 157 Ospy Trail and for an addition to an existing camp on Lake Road, both subject to conditions and site walks. The board also heard from an attorney for David Taylor about a disputed lot plan and tabled the matter until a corrected subdivision plan is submitted, and discussed upcoming work on housing ordinance updates and a data center moratorium.

Key points

• The board approved Ty Dunbar's conditional use permit for a discount store at 157 Ospy Trail, with conditions including no materials left outside overnight, a locked dumpster if needed, sign approval from the code enforcement officer, and directed lighting.
• The board approved Grace Ashton's conditional use permit for an addition to an existing camp at 527 Lake Road, with a site walk set for September 30 at 2 p.m. and a public hearing scheduled for October 5 at 7 p.m.
• The board approved Mr. Stalling's conditional use permit for a two-story addition and shed on Warrior Lane, with a site walk set for September 30 at 2:15 p.m. and a public hearing on October 5 at 7:15 p.m.
• Attorney Michael Skolnick, representing David Taylor, argued that the 2022 plan should not have been treated as a subdivision and that lot changes fall under exemptions; board members disputed this and said a corrected plan is needed.
• Board members said they want clarification on what Taylor plans to do with Lot 3 and the remaining woodland lot, and whether a buyer is involved.
• The board discussed upcoming work on updating the town's ordinance to comply with state housing guidelines and on drafting language to address data centers following a selectmen-approved moratorium.

Next steps

• Site walks for the Ashton and Stalling projects are set for September 30 at 2 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
• Public hearings for both projects are scheduled for October 5 at 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
• Taylor's attorney is to contact the town attorney and submit a corrected subdivision plan before the board acts.
• Board member Darrell will gather information on the pros and cons of data centers for discussion at the October 5 meeting.
• The chair will contact the Southern Maine Regional Planning Council about the housing ordinance update timeline.

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