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Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting

August 8, 2024 · Cumberland, ME
Source: Meeting minutes 2024-08-08 (PDF, 12 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.townofcumberlandmaine.gov ↗
Confidence: 99%
High

Attendees

Matthew Manahan (Chairman)
Andrew Black (Member)
Ronald Copp (Member)
Michael Martin (Member)
Sally Pierce (Member)
Amanda Vigue (Member)
Bill Longley (Code Enforcement Officer)
✓ Present: 7/7

Decisions

Agenda Items

#1

Election of Chairman and Clerk

Election of Chairman and Clerk per Town of Cumberland Zoning Ordinance Chapter 315-77. A. (1).

#2

PUBLIC HEARING: Interpretation/Decision Appeal

Interpretation/Decision Appeal as allowed in Chapter 315.77.B.(1) and Chapter 232-11 regarding issuance of Building Permit #24-148 for installation of a 48 panel solar array on a dual axis tracker

Public Comments

5 speakers
Shirley Story-King · Topic: Height restriction and commercial nature of the solar tracker

Retired Town Councilor and Ordinance Committee Chairman expressed concerns about the height restriction and commercial nature of the solar tracker

Tim Kearins · Topic: Precedent and character of the neighborhood

Resident expressed concerns about the precedent set by the solar tracker and its impact on the character of the neighborhood

Dave Brown · Topic: Process and review of the solar tracker proposal

Resident expressed concerns about the process and review of the solar tracker proposal

Robert Timberlake · Topic: Character of the neighborhood and potential for increased height

Resident expressed concerns about the character of the neighborhood and potential for increased height of the solar tracker

Linda McDonald · Topic: Impact on property value

Realtor expressed concerns about the impact of the solar tracker on property value