RANGELEY – The Planning Board tabled two subdivision applications Wednesday night, set aside a third and scheduled a fourth for presentation later this month.

At a public hearing, Quimby Farm subdivision off Quimby Pond Road was presented by Rick Jones of Jones Associates on behalf of owners Scott Morton and Jamie Eastlack. The development calls for dividing the property into 12 lots of 1 to 2.5 acres each.

No abutters were present at the public hearing.

The Planning Board reviewed letters from the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, town departments and others.

Peter Johnson presented his letter opposing the project, saying, “This project should be denied. I am not against subdivisions, but you got rolling subdivisions in a woodland zone.”

Johnson, a former member of the Planning Board, cited numerous ordinances and the town’s comprehensive plan.

“I think some of the zoning is wrong,” Eastlack responded. “I understand the concerns; I live here and I will live here. Development from the seat I sit in is inevitable. I do think there is a need for lots in this area. We took a piece of land and designed the subdivision plan exactly.”

Rick Jones added, “These lots exceed in all aspects the ordinance requirements.”

The board tabled a decision on the application until their April 28 meeting pending an explanation of written comments made by Everett Quimby of the Rangeley Highway Department; further clarification of the woodland zoning and comprehensive plan adherence; and the comments and recommendations on the impact of the project on deer wintering areas by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Randy Goodwin and David Rodway presented their Village Woods subdivision on Look Lake Road for comment. The pair plan to create 11 lots of approximately 2.5 acres each and maintain the home already on the property with six acres.

The board reviewed a letter from abutter Mark Beauregard, which stated for the record that his property contains a shooting range that may impact future property owners, but he does not oppose the project.

The subdivision application will require a report from the Rangeley Highway Department, and the final plan will be presented April 28.

The board voted to table the Swiss Colony subdivision application pending legal consultation with the Maine Municipal Association. The year-round seasonal property on Route 4 was built in the 1920s and is owned by Phillip Perreault of Bel Air, Md. His proposal would result in a change in legal status of the property so that two of the three cabins on the 1.17-acre parcel could be sold.

Paul Ellis gave an informational presentation on the proposed Goulet subdivision on Grand View Avenue. The 23-acre parcel would have 11 lots and be located behind Grand View Heights. Ellis said his preliminary application would likely be presented to the Planning Board in May.

The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 28 at the Rangeley Town Office.