China planners OK move for DC Customz

by Mary Grow

China planning board members approved the only application on their July 11 agenda, allowing Denver Cullivan to move his metal fabricating business, DC Customz, to an existing commercial building at 70 Waterville Road.

Board members decided no public hearing is needed, because the business will be in a building that has been commercial for years and no exterior changes are planned.

They found the business meets all criteria in relevant town ordinances and approved it unanimously.

Board member Walter Bennett questioned Cullivan about noise and about waste disposal. Cullivan replied that welding and other metal work will be done inside the building, and there will be no contaminants.

The new business will use the existing horseshoe driveway, which provides generous access for emergency vehicles. Cullivan plans no new exterior lighting.

DC Customz is currently located on Level Hill Road, in Palermo. Cullivan’s application said he has been in business for four years and needs a larger space.

In other business July 11, board members postponed continued review of the proposed solar ordinance because co-chairman Toni Wall, the prime drafter of the document, was absent.

Co-chairman James Wilkens, with the agreement of the rest of the board, commended secretary Dawn Kilgore for her comprehensive minutes. Those present thanked retiring codes officer Nicholas French for his excellent service and wished him and his wife Amber good luck as they move out of state.

French said he is working on a document to guide his successor. He added that town office staff have his telephone number and he will continue to answer calls after his employment officially ends July 28.

Planning board members voted in June to skip a second July meeting. Their next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Aug. 8.