Waterboro Planning Board Splits on Hooper Hill Road Subdivision Waivers

The Waterboro Planning Board held a public hearing and preliminary review on a one lot subdivision off Hooper Hill Road, represented by Steve Everett for applicant Dan Savage. The board granted waivers for a hydrogeological analysis, drainage and erosion control plans (with a 25 percent lot coverage condition), and sprinklers, but denied a waiver for a second test pit location, meaning the plan cannot move forward yet. The board also heard a new proposal for a contractor storage garage building behind the former Vandy's and reviewed past meeting minutes.

Key points

• The board granted a waiver for the hydrogeological analysis for the Hooper Hill Road one lot subdivision.
• The board granted waivers for the drainage plan and soil erosion and sediment control plan, conditioned on limiting lot coverage to 25 percent.
• The board granted a waiver for the mandatory sprinkler system.
• The board denied a waiver for showing a second test pit location, so the preliminary plan cannot be approved until that information is provided.
• Resident Randall Legu submitted a letter opposing the subdivision, citing private road maintenance costs and concerns about increased traffic and road wear.
• The board heard a new proposal from Tully for a 100 by 60 foot garage building behind the former Vandy's, intended for personal storage and possible contractor bay rentals, with a public hearing tentatively set for October 21.

Next steps

• The applicant for the Hooper Hill Road subdivision must add a second test pit location and correct typos in the plan before returning for preliminary and final plan approval at two future meetings.
• Tully must revise the site plan to show vegetated screening instead of a fence, include fire safety documentation, and work with Angela to send certified public hearing notices at least seven days before the October 21 hearing.
• The board approved minutes from July 15, August 5, August 19, September 2, and September 16, 2026, with edits.
• The board noted one open Planning Board seat and shared upcoming land use training opportunities.

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