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Public Meeting
Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m.
Town Hall
Present: Rich Osnoss, Chairman, Billy Meegan, John Flender, PersonNameJanet Weidner,
Russell Walton, Mitchell Posin, Tim Lasker, and Christina Soulagnet,
Admin. Assistant
Absent: None
Guests: Kate Warner
Call to Order:
Mr. Osnoss opened the meeting at 4:32 p.m.
Minutes:
The July 23, 2007 Planning Board Meeting Minutes were approved as amended.
Kate Warner, The Vineyard Energy Project
Kate Warner discussed the draft energy plan for the placeMartha's Vineyard Commission's (MVC) policy for DRI review. Among the number of ways to conserve energy, Ms. Warner talked about the importance of using renewable energy for newly constructed homes and converting older homes that use electric for heating and hot water to use solar energy. In addition, Ms. Warner requested the Board to fill out an energy survey as part of an island-wide research project. The Board made a motion, seconded and unanimously approved to write a letter to the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) stating that the Planning Board supports the draft energy proposal and believes in efforts to make the placeIsland more energy efficient. Christina will type and send a letter to the MVC.
The Board also discussed the idea of drafting a Solar Heated Swimming Pool By-Law, which would require swimming pools to be heated by a solar heating device. The Board would like to present this to the Town at the Special Town Meeting on October 29, 2007. Mr. Lasker will contact Ms. Warner for input on the draft wording for this by-law.
Murphy Subdivision, Form C (Map 6, placeLot 3.1)
The Planning Board received the Polly Murphy Subdivision on August 1, 2007. Because the property falls on the Chilmark/West Tisbury (WT) town line, both towns received an application. The Board agreed to refer this subdivision to the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC) as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and also to accept placeWest Tisbury's invitation to hold a joint public hearing. The Board made a motion, seconded and approved to refer the Murphy Form C as a DRI 3.102b to the MVC. Christina will type letter and send to the placeMartha's Vineyard Commission.
Bussink Subdivsion - (Map 7, placeLot 21; renamed Lots 33-37)
On August 29, 2006, the Planning Board reviewed and approved the Bussink subdivision application. The subdivision created five (5) lots, one becoming a Homesite lot for affordable housing. Chuck Gilstad from Sourati Engineering Group called and requested to be put on the agenda for the next meeting so the Board members can sign the plan and the Certificate of Re-Approval. The Board agreed that it would be beneficial to make a site visit to inspect the road as well as walk the property. A motion was made, seconded and approved to make a site visit to the property on Monday, August 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Chilmark Master Plan Update
The Chilmark Master Plan needs updating. Janet Weidner provided an outline of her thoughts as well as a listing of Goals and Objectives, which reflects the 2003 Master Plan update. The Board agreed on the importance of this project and the desire to do a thorough update. Rich Osnoss provided website addresses of other town master plans for a reference guide. Ms. Weidner will review these websites for potential ideas/direction and meet with Christina to begin defining categories to be addressed.
Special Town Meeting
Rusty Walton informed the board of the Special Town Meeting (STM) scheduled on Monday, October 29, 2007. If the Planning Board plans to amend a by-law, the article would need to be submitted to the Board of Selectmen by this Friday, August 17. Mr. Walton expressed to the Board the need for an amendment to the Windmill By-law. The Board discussed the noise pollution of such structure and that maybe the by-law should include a maximum decibel level. The Board agreed that more time is needed in order to provide an amendment to the Windmill by-law before this STM. The Board also discussed the interest in Solar Heated Swimming Pools and hope to have a draft of the by-law amendment to submit by the deadline date for the STM.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
The Planning Board is awaiting the results from the survey done of the town, regarding the number of poles and the location of poles needed in order to accommodate DAS. The Board also requested to see a picture of Menemsha with the antenna system in place. Rusty Walton volunteered to join the DAS Committee, which is made up of PersonNameChuck Hodgkinson and Riggs Parker. Christina will follow up with Mr. Hodgkinson for the survey results.
Administration
- The PersonNameThomas Bracken invoice was approved and signed. This bill reflected the attorney's
fee for appearing in court on August 6, 2007 for the Robert Bigelow Appeal. Christina will
submit the bill for payment.
Calendar
The next Planning Board Meeting is on Monday, August 27. A site visit is scheduled at
4:00 p.m. at the Bussink subdivision off addressStreetOld Farm Road, off addressStreetTea Lane. At 5:00 p.m., the Board will return to Town Hall to resume the meeting.
There was no other business. Mr. Osnoss adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
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