York Board of Appeals elects officers, approves prior minutes

The York Board of Appeals held its October organizational meeting, re-electing Paul Salicane as chair and naming Michelle Marion vice chair. The board approved the minutes from its August 26 meeting with minor corrections and confirmed the final documents for a previously granted variance. The meeting concluded with the start of a new administrative appeal regarding a beekeeping shed.

Key points

• Paul Salicane was re-elected as chair and Michelle Marion as vice chair by unanimous consent.
• The board left the secretary position vacant, noting the Select Board may appoint someone if nominations do not arise.
• Minutes from the August 26 meeting were approved after correcting typos in street names and applicant names.
• The board approved the findings of fact and official record for the Ernest Del Don minor dimensional variance.
• Crystal Turner began presenting an administrative appeal for a grandfathered buildable lot variance at 40 Eureka Avenue.
• Turner stated she seeks to build a small shed for beekeeping and general maintenance due to lack of space in her home.

Next steps

• The board will work to fill the vacant secretary position in the future.
• The board will continue hearing the administrative appeal for Crystal Turner.

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