Planning Board Minutes
Monday November 8, 2004
Town Hall
4:30p.m.
In Attendance: William Meegan-Chair, Mitch Posin, Edward (Tip) Kenyon, Richard Osnoss, John Flender, Russell Walton, and Deborah Cini.
Absent: Annabel Dietz
William Meegan opened the meeting at 4:40 p.m. The minutes from October 25, 2004 were approved with two amendments.
The Rate of Development zoning by-law section 7-G was discussed. Tip Kenyon stated that he does not like the results of the by-law. The results of the current by-law are the rate of acceleration is retroactive in Terry Meinelt’s situation. There was also discussion of whether the wording of 7G “in the first two years” means only the first two years after the approval, 2003-2004, or maybe the first two years after the Homesite lot is granted- which has not been released yet. Tip Kenyon also stated that he would like to see the by-law changed so you only receive rate of acceleration in the year you release the Homesite lot. Mitch Posin also agreed the Planning Board needs to improve upon the by-law. William Meegan also brought up the 7E exemption that would allow one extra release in the first
year for a subdivision in which the density is kept below 75% and covenanted to state that way (No subdivision except Homesite lots.).
The Planning Board received letters and faxes from Terry Meinelt. These documents requested the release of his letter of credit from Dukes County Savings Bank. Terry Meinelt provided bills paid in full. These bills are as follows:
Richard Lehman-Electrician $33000.00 Total Cost.
Mark Forbus-electrician $3,356.28 Total Cost.
John Keene Excavation, INC.-Completed the roadwork and hydrant system. No numbers available.
Island Water Source, INC. – paid in full (unknown amount) –hydrant tank. No numbers available.
William Meegan asked if a road release had been signed. Deborah Cini was unable to find any in Mr. Meinelt’s folder for Map 17 Parcel 8. William Meegan asked if a road release could be generated. Mitch Posin and William Meegan will inspect the road. It was also asked if Chief David Norton could inspect the hydrant system. Deborah Cini agreed to contact Chief Norton.
William Meegan asked the Planning Board if they want to release all of the money or withhold 10%. The idea behind withholding 10% is to see if the road is capable of withstanding the winter. Discussion ensued.
William Meegan made a motion to release all of the letter of credit. Tip Kenyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of releasing all of the letter of credit except Russell Walton who voted against. Motion passed.
Mail was discussed. No comment on the MVC extended schedule. The upcoming All Island Planning Board meeting on November 11, 2004 is going to be held at the MVC in Oak Bluffs. Tip Kenyon, John Flender and William Meegan expressed interest in attending the meeting. There was discussion regarding the agenda and the topic of cell towers was brought up. Discussion ensued.
The Planning Board received a letter from Tim Eaton of Tilton Farm Road, Chilmark. This letter was in regards to Mr. Cabral’s response letter. Mr. Eaton is requesting all letters and documents regarding the storage of a boat and a boat trailer on conservation land. William Meegan agreed to release any information regarding the situation.
William Meegan dismissed the meeting at 6:05p.m.
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