When and where is the Planning Board meeting?

The meeting is May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor, and via Zoom.

What is being proposed at 49 Harborside Drive?

Application #006-2006 proposes adding two 8' x 28' floats to an existing 352 sq ft communal marine structure.

Is there a site inspection for the marine structure application?

Yes — a site inspection for the 49 Harborside Drive application is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on May 27, 2026.

Public Hearing — 21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor, ME

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The Mount Desert Planning Board will meet May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in-person at Town Hall (21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor) and via Zoom to consider conditional use applications for marine structure additions at 49 Harborside Drive and other items. A site inspection is scheduled at 5:45 p.m.

Key Takeaways

Meeting: May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall and via Zoom
Site inspection for 49 Harborside Drive: May 27 at 5:45 p.m.
Conditional Use Application #006-2006: adding two 8' x 28' floats
Public may attend in person or via Zoom (masks may be required)

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Northeast Harbor
Address

21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor, ME · 3 filings

Research context

3 filings at this address 3 public hearing notices in Northeast Harbor (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the meeting
Join the Planning Board on May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall or via Zoom to comment on applications.
2
Attend site inspection
Be at 49 Harborside Drive by 5:45 p.m. on May 27, 2026 to view the proposed float additions.
3
Contact the agent or planning office
Reach out to the listed agent (Kevin Smith) or the Mount Desert Planning Office for application details before the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Planning Board meeting?: The meeting is May 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor, and via Zoom.
What is being proposed at 49 Harborside Drive?: Application #006-2006 proposes adding two 8' x 28' floats to an existing 352 sq ft communal marine structure.
Is there a site inspection for the marine structure application?: Yes — a site inspection for the 49 Harborside Drive application is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on May 27, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

Conditional Use Approval: A permit allowing a specific use that may be allowed in a zone subject to conditions.
Shoreland Residential One (SR1): A zoning district with rules protecting shoreland areas and limiting development.
Marine Structures: Piers, docks, floats, and similar structures extending over or below high-water line.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF MOUNT DESERT
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Date: May 27, 2026
IN-PERSON LOCATION: Town Hall Meeting Room,
21 Sea Street, Northeast Harbor (MASKS MAY BE REQUIRED)
Meetings will continue to be offered via Zoom see below for connection details.
I.	 Call to order 6:00 p.m.
II.	 Approval of Minutes
III.	 Conditional Use Approval Application(s):
	A.	

Conditional Use Approval Application #006-2006
		OWNER(S) NAME: Eleanor Waud Dorr Dec. of Trust	
		AGENT: Kevin Smith
		LOCATION: 49 Harborside Drive
		TAX MAP: 026 LOT: 034-000 ZONE(S): Shoreland Residential One (SR1)
		PURPOSE: 
Sections 3.4 & 6C.7 - Marine Structures - Piers, Docks, Wharves, Bridg-
es, and other Structures and Uses Extending over or below the Normal
High-Water line or within a wetland. Addition of two 8' X 28' floats to an
existing 352 square foot communal marine structure.
		SITE INSPECTION: 5:45 p.m.
	B.	
Conditional Use Approval Application #007-2026
		OWNER(S) NAME: Eliza L. Gray	
		AGENT: Kev