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Public Meeting / Site Visit
Monday, August 27, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m.
Town Hall
Present: Rich Osnoss, Chairman, PersonNameBilly Meegan, John Flender, PersonNameJanet Weidner,
Russell Walton, Mitchell Posin, Tim Lasker, and Christina Soulagnet,
Admin. Assistant
Absent: None
Guests: Andy Goldman (attended site visit)
Call to Order:
Mr. Osnoss opened the public site visit at 4:00 p.m. at the Bussink Subdivision (High Meadow), which is off addressStreetOld Farm Road: Map 7, placeLot 21.
Site Visit to the Bussink Subdivision: Map 7, placeLot 21
The Board members walked the Bussink Subdivision. The 17-acre parcel was subdivided into five (5) lots, one designated for a Homesite lot. All members were impressed of the quality of work done to this subdivision. Particular attention was paid to the Homesite lot. Andy Goldman, Housing Committee Chairman, attended the site visit. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to approve the road into the subdivision.
Chuck Gildstad, Sourati Engineering, representing Bart Bussink, called to be taken off this evening's agenda and will need to reschedule the meeting. The Planning Board will then
sign the subdivision plan, the road, as well as the re-approval certificate.
Call to Order at Town Hall:
Mr. Osnoss continued the public meeting at Town Hall at 5:00 p.m.
Minutes:
The August 13, 2007 Planning Board Meeting Minutes were approved as amended.
Peaked Hill Property, Map 20 placeLot 47-1, 47-2, 47-3, 47-17
Richard Osnoss began the discussion by informing the Board that Andy Goldman, Housing Committee Chairman, asked the Planning Board to look at Peaked Hill (Town owned land) and its possible land uses. Rusty Walton explained the history of the Peaked Hill subdivision. He stated that some lots had restrictions on them, some were wet lands, but four (4) lots (a total of 13.8 acres) had potential to be used. Christina to research if these lots have wells, perc tests, electric/utilities, etc. The Board members agreed this should be incorporated into our Master Plan update, possibly having its own category and to be addressed first. After much discussion, the Board felt that a public hearing may be beneficial to provide a forum for the townspeople to share their ideas on possible uses for this land.
One suggestion mentioned was to organize a task force made up of the townspeople to focus on priorities for this property. The task force shall include a member from each committee: Chilmark Community Center, Fire Department, Conservation Commission, Housing Committee, Planning Board, Board of Selectmen, Parks and Recreation, Dept. of Highway, Chilmark School, etc… A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved for the Planning Board members to think about suggested uses for the Peaked Hill Property and provide their ideas for the next meeting.
Heated Swimming Pool By-Law
The Board members discussed the proposed Heated Swimming Pool By-Law. A public hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2007. The advertisement for the public hearing appeared in the MV Times on 8/23 & 8/30 and in the MV Gazette on 8/24 & 8/31 (two consecutive weeks.) Letters were sent to the abutting towns (Aquinnah and W. Tisbury), the Martha's Vineyard Commission, the State Housing and Community Development, and a memorandum was sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board of Selectmen, and the Town Clerk. Each member received a copy of the public hearing ad along with the proposed wording of the by-law.
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
The Board received a memo from the Board of Selectmen asking for the Planning Board to consider amending the Wireless Communication Transmitter Zoning by-law. The Planning Board needs more information in order to make such amendment. Answers to the following questions would be helpful: 1) How many additional poles would be needed in order to provide Chilmark with uninterrupted cell service? 2) How many existing poles could be utilized? 3) Where would the "hotel" be located? 4) How big would the "hotel" need to be? 5) A mock-up picture of the DAS antenna atop a pole located at placePlaceNameMenemsha PlaceTypeBeach.
Windmill Zoning By-Law, Article 4, Section 4.2A.4
The Planning Board received a memo from the Site Review Committee asking for consideration of amending the Windmill By-Law. Riggs Parker initiated this request by recommending to the Site Review Committee his thoughts regarding the current windmill by-law, which states that notification needs to be given to abutters within a 300-foot radius, when clearly a windmill may affect property owners far past that 300-foot radius. The Board discussed the issues concerning windmills; visual effects, sound effects, and safety issues. Rich Osnoss read the Windmill Zoning By-Law aloud. After much discussion, the Board suggested contacting a windmill expert to attend a Planning Board meeting and give an educational presentation on windmills. Mr. Osnoss will contact Gary Harcourt and invite him to attend a
meeting. In addition, the Board felt that a public hearing should be held in order to provide an opportunity for the townspeople to express their thoughts and provide input regarding windmills. Christina will research the State Regulations pertaining to windmills and inquire other Town's windmill by-laws.
All Board/Committee Meeting
The Planning Board members discussed having an Annual All Board/Committee Meeting. The Board determined that early November would be a good time to do this. Christina will revisit this item in mid-October.
Administration
- Kate Warner, The Vineyeard Energy Project: A letter was sent to the MVC stating that the
Board members supported the Draft Energy Proposal Ms. Warner presented to the
members at the Planning Board meeting.
- Murphy Subdivision, Form C (Map 6, Lot 3.1): A letter was sent to the placeMartha's Vineyard
Commission referring this application as a DRI. A copy of the letter was sent to the West
Tisbury Planning Board as well as Glen Provost.
Calendar
Monday, September 24, 2007 Planning Board Meeting
Monday, October 8, 2007 Columbus Day - placeHoliday
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Planning Board Meeting
There was no other business. Mr. Osnoss adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
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