Planning Board Minutes
July 11, 2005
4:30p.m.
Town Hall
Present: William Meegan-chair, Edward Kenyon, Russell Walton, John Flender, Mitchell Posin, Janet Weidner, Richard Osnoss, and Deborah Cini, Administrative Assistant.
Public: Moira Fitzgerald, Glen Provost, Craig Wiggins, Richard Johnson, Chuck Gilstead, and Betty Frank-Bailey.
Mr. Meegan opened the meeting at 4:30p.m.
The minutes of June 27, 2005 were postponed.
Pepperbush Farm Trust Map 13-6
Glen Provost came back with a revised plan. The building envelope was moved 20 feet to the East and notes were revised on the plan to read that there would be no tennis courts, guesthouses or pools on lot 1-B. No guesthouses on lot 1-A. Mr. Meegan then read Mr. Loveluck's letter into the minutes. (See attached) Mr. Loveluck's letter requested concrete bounds be placed on his lot line to mark where the ends of the building envelope is to be on lot 1-B, prior any construction. Mr. Kenyon stated that it is a reasonable request. A motion was made to approve Mr. Loveluck's request that CB's be placed on his property line prior to any construction on lot 1-B. Mitch Posin and Richard Osnoss opposed. Motion carried. Glen Provost offered to label those bounds as bound #1 and bound #2. There is to be a note #8 that
states Bounds #1 & #2 are to be set prior to construction. Also on note # 3 the word "will" is to be changed to "shall".
Mr. Sederholm stated that his client also phoned in a request that the gated pillars in the 40-foot right of way need to be removed. The discussion was does this really hinder anyone's rights and are the gates lockable? After much discussion Mr. Sederholm withdrew the request but stated that it was his obligation to present the request to the Planning Board.
Mr. Walton moved to close the public hearing and approve Mr. Wiggins Form C application with the notes of #8 to be " Bounds #1 & #2 are to be placed prior to construction." and the change of note #3 from "will" to "shall". The motion was approved unanimously. Deb Cini will send a memo to the Town Clerk starting the 20-day clock as of Tuesday July 12, 2005.
George Rivera Map 17-21.1:
Chuck Gilstead from Sourati Engineering came before the Board with a comprehensive site plan for the Rivera property located at AP 17-21.1, ±12.6 acres parcel. He is requesting approval for three dwellings to be built on the property along with a barn and office above the barn. One of the existing buildings is to be removed and replaced. Mr. Meegan stated that Quenames road is not adequate for traffic. Mr. Walton mentioned that most have to use Blue Barque Road. Mr. Kenyon raised the option of approving the plan contingent upon improving the road? Mr. Walton also expressed increase in density as a potential problem. Mr. Meegan would like to know the intended use of the property and input from the abutters since this would be an increase in density. Also the road is not adequate and would need to be improved but
all of the owners in the area would need to agree to have the road improved upon. Mr. Walton suggested that Mr. Rivera could improve the road along his side of the road. Mr. Meegan would also like to see proof that Mr. Rivera intends to provide a house for the people that he is moving out of the existing house. Mr. Meegan also requests a scripted Plan for each building and the proposal for the affordable housing, more information on the access, density, purpose of each of the buildings, the impact of increased traffic. The more detail the better. Mr. Gilstead would come back with more information.
Sign for Chilmark Book Festival:
Betty Frank- Bailey from the Community Center came before the board to inform them of the sign that is to be placed on the Community Center and Library for the Chilmark Book Festival in August. Mitch Posin motioned to approve. John Flender seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Sheriff's Meadow Map 22 Lot 5.3:
Moira Fitzgerald-architect and Richard Johnson-executive director for Sheriff's Meadow Foundation came before the board to elaborate on the use of the Harris property that was donated to Sheriff's Meadow. Mr. Meegan reminded the Board that Sheriff's Meadow Foundation came to seek approval for building a house on the property that already had the Mitchell house on it. The Mitchell house is not livable and is not considered a dwelling. The Board also reviewed the minutes of June 27, 2005 and approved with the amendment that Sheriff's Meadow was approved instead of "approved pending". Mr. Johnson came before the board to assure that the Mitchell house would not be used as a residence. It would be stabilized and renovated for safety. The Mitchell house would be used for Masonic CHIP program (Child Identification
Program), small school groups, people who are interested in historical buildings and fundraising projects. The access would also be by appointment only. The new house that is to be constructed would never be rented out for profit since Sheriff's meadow has a need for staff housing. Mr. Johnson stated that the intent of the owner is paramount in how they utilize the land. He also stated that there would be no more houses on this property.
There was discussion about discouraging the increase of traffic since the site would be used for fundraisers. Mr. Johnson does not wish to relinquish his right to use the property for fundraising.
The Coleman property trail easement was discussed and the board would like to see the trail easement cut soon. Mr. Kenyon stated that many people worked very hard to get that easement and people are waiting to use it. Mr. Flender requested a date of completion. August 9, 2005 was selected and Richard Osnoss and John Flender offered to help with the cutting.
Possible Bylaw:
Mr. Kenyon presented the board with a possible bylaw on wireless communications. He requested the board reviewed it for the next meeting for further discussion.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45p.m.
These minutes respectfully submitted by Deborah Cini, Administrative Assistant.
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