Planning board approves sale of Goose Hill parcel as grandfathered lot, 2‑1‑1

The Town of Jefferson Planning Board on Feb. 3 voted 2‑1‑1 to approve the sale of a roughly 2.0‑acre portion of Map 22, Lot 006 on Goose Hill Rd., accepting a warranty deed and an attorney letter that attested to the parcel's grandfathered status.

Property owner Claudia Orff presented the warranty deed (Book 1563, page 200, dated July 21, 1989) and a letter from Cumler, Lynch & Stiles, P.A. asserting that the parcel qualifies as a grandfathered lot of record. Chair Bill Farren expressed reservations and noted that because the parcel borders the west branch of Davis Stream the town's Shoreland Zoning Ordinance applies; he said a town‑attorney review could clarify outstanding concerns, but the board did not reach consensus to seek that review at this meeting.

Member Gary Olsen reported that, based on deed measurements, the parcel is at least 2.0 acres and moved to approve the parcel for sale as a grandfathered lot. The motion was seconded by Dana Clark and carried with the board recording the tally as 2‑1‑1. The transcript records the motion language and outcome but does not attribute individual yes/no votes to members beyond the mover and seconder.

Nancy and Lynn Pierce, prospective buyers, presented a draft site plan showing a proposed residence and asked whether the plan complied with shoreland setback rules. The board reported no issues with the draft and advised the Pierces to return with a completed Building Permit application once the lot sale closes.

The decision allows the owner to proceed with the sale subject to normal permitting for development near shoreland; the board did not adopt additional conditions or require immediate legal review.