Planning Board Minutes
April 11, 2005
4:30p.m.
Present: William Meegan-chair, Mitch Posin, Edward Kenyon, Janet Weidner, Russell Walton, Deborah Cini.
Public: Leonard Jason-Building Inspector, Glen Provost, Moira Fitzgerald, Bart Thorpe.
Glen Provost along with Bart Thorpe came before the board for an informal discussion regarding Map 19 Lot 50. The discussion was in regards to subdividing the property from 39 acres into 9 lots with a 40-foot right of way. Edward Kenyon stated that there has been a formal request from the Land Bank requesting a trail easement over the property. William Meegan read the Land Banks request in full. (See attached) There was some discussion about the Affordable Housing Committee possibly requesting a lot. Mr. Thorpe was also informed that this qualifies for referral to the Martha's Vineyard Commission. Any development over 30 acres and that is going to be developed over six lots is an automatic referral to the commission. Russell Walton requested that the next time they come before the
board document where the housing envelopes are going to be in relation to the rest of the print and in relation to the River Front Protection Area. The board also requested topography of the plan.
Chuck Gilstead from Sourati Engineering came before the board regarding AP 17:21.1 for a revised Form A proposal. The board was originally concerned about the access via Quenames Road and determined that the road was inadequate. Chuck Gilstead is now proposing dividing the lot into two parcels with adequate frontage. The owner would then have to come back to the Planning Board for approval of any construction such as a second house on the parcel. It was determined that this proposal met the definition of "approval not required" and the board unanimously approved the application.
Moira Fitzgerald came before the board regarding the Eddy Property, AP 25:7.7.
Ms. Fitzgerald is proposing to expand a bathroom on a second house on the Eddy property. Ms. Fitzgerald is asking the board to determine that this house is a second dwelling on the property and is not a guesthouse. It was motioned to allow the two dwellings on the same lot and the house in question is not a guesthouse. The board approved unanimously to allow both as dwellings on the property.
William Meegan read a memo from the Board of Health regarding Pepperbush Farm. (See attached) A letter from Craig Wiggins was also read.
The minutes from February 14, 2005 were approved with one amendment.
The minutes from March 14, 2005 were tabled do to lack of attending quorum.
The minutes from March 28, 2005 were approved as written.
Meeting adjourned.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Deborah Cini.
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