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Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Matthew Malone, for a Conditional Use Permit Revision for a site plan change and request additional uses, Parcel 2759 being approximately 2.29 acres, located at 9553 US 15-501 N., Baldwin Township.
ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Matthew Malone, for a Conditional Use Permit Revision for a site plan change and request additional uses, Parcel 2759 being approximately 2.29 acres, located at 9553 US 15-501 N., Baldwin Township.
Introduction & Background:
A quasi-judicial public hearing was held on November 16, 2020. Planning staff presented the request, and the applicant, Matthew Malone for Nature Trails, was present to answer any questions. Planning staff received several inquiries about what was proposed, but no opposition or support was voiced. No one signed up to speak.
Commissioner Hales had multiple questions about the site to clarify why the request was being made. It was explained that the site plan had changed without proper approvals, and that additional uses are being requested to improve the future marketability of the property. It was also noted from planning staff that several uses that were requested are already permitted with the original approval, or permitted by right in that zoning classification.
Planning Board Chair Lucier asked about the uses as well, and the same explanation was given (at this time, we had been having technical difficulties and those in the room next to us had not heard the explanation of uses).
The property was rezoned to CU-NB on January 19th, 2010. The uses requested and approved were antique shops; art supply retail sales; gift shops; interior design shops; mixed use building; office-business, professional and governmental; retail stores and personal service shops similar to those listed dealing in direct consumer and personal services; and secretarial and job service offices.
The additional uses requeste...
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