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Public Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Final
Present: Rich Osnoss, Chairman; PersonNameRussell Walton, Janet Weidner, John Flender,
William Meegan and PersonNameChristina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Tim Lasker, Mitchell Posin
Guests: PersonNamePam Bunker, Riggs Parker, Clark Goff, Blair Emin, Diane Brady Emin,
Pat Jenkinson, Joan Jenkinson, and Keith Emin
Call To Order
Chairman Osnoss opened the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Rodney and PersonNamePam Bunker, Map 1 placeLot 3
PersonNamePam Bunker came before the Board requesting a Discharge of Mortgage since the ten year youth lot requirement had expired. A motion was made, seconded and the members voted to discharge the mortgage. The Planning Board members signed the Discharge of Mortgage document and PersonNameAnnette Anthony notarized the paperwork.
Meeting Minutes
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of April 14, 2008. A motion was made, seconded and all members approved the meeting minutes as amended.
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of April 28, 2008. A motion was made, seconded and all members approved the meeting minutes as presented.
Public Hearing: Employment of Outside Consultants: MGL Chapter 44, Section 53G
Chairman Osnoss opened the hearing at 4:50 p.m. The Board reviewed the proposed language. Mr. Walton provided a brief overview of the amendment, which defines the procedure for hiring of outside consultants. This amendment will replace a portion of the existing Appendix E in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. With no comments from the public, Mr. Walton made a motion, Mr. Meegan seconded, and all members voted unanimously to close the hearing. A motion was made to approve the proposed wording for the amendment, seconded and the members approved the proposed wording.
Planning Board Re-Appointments
The Planning Board voted to re-appoint Tim Lasker and Jim Feiner to the Housing Committee. Christina informed the Board that Todd Christy has resigned, which leaves one Planning Board appointed seat vacant.
Public Hearing: Emins/Jenkinson Property; Map 13 Lots 10.1, 10.2, 10.3
Chairman Osnoss opened the public hearing at 5:03 p.m. The discussion began with a review of the restriction on the three-lot subdivision owned by the Emin and Jenkinson families. It was the sense of the Board that in order to lift the restriction, the Planning Board requires easement documents that have been filed and recorded with the Registry of Deeds. Mr. Parker provided a sketch drawing of the road indicating the three necessary easements and stated that the lawyer is drafting these legal documents for the Town for the Middle Line Road Community Housing Program. Mr. Flender made a motion, Mr. Walton seconded and all members voted to approve
in concept the road easement plan as presented on a plan dated April 2, 2008.
Mr. Meegan reiterated that when the Emins came to the Planning Board in January 2008, it was the sense of the Board that 1. The road needed to be brought up to specifications and 2. Road easements needed to be confirmed.
Mr. Parker clarified the order of events in order for the Middle Line Road (MLR) Community Housing Program to move forward: 1. The Purchase and Sale agreement needs to be signed, 2. An approved easement plan for Middle Line Road must be recorded, 3. Request for Proposal for Middle Line Road, 4. Middle Line Road project gets Town approval, and 5. the work can begin on MLR.
Ms. Emin stated that by waiting until the Town brings addressStreetMiddle Line Road up to specifications in order to remove the restriction would be fulfilling the restriction. Ms. Emin stated that they (Emin's) are requesting the Planning Board to remove the restriction. Mr. Blair Emin asked if there is a 40' right of way on addressStreetMiddle Line Road for the MLR housing program. Mr. Walton responded by stating that a 40' right of way exists on paper to allow wiggle room to avoid obstacles when laying utilities and constructing the road.
Mr. Meegan made a motion, Ms. Weidner seconded and all members voted to continue the Emins/Jenkinson Public Hearing to May 27, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Windmill Correspondence
The Board reviewed the complaint letter from Paul Grand, which was forwarded from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Grand is an abutter of Mr. Green, who has recently been approved for a special permit by the ZBA and erected a windmill on his property. The Planning Board asked Christina to draft a response letter acknowledging his concerns and informing him that the Board is looking at the existing bylaw for possible amendments.
Administration
- PersonNameWendy Weldon submitted a letter to the Planning Board informing the members that proposed
plans to construct a new storage shed located on Map 35, placeLot 2 (18 Austin Pasture, Chilmark)
was voted on and approved by the members of the Squibnocket Pond District Advisory
Committee.
- The Planning Board reviewed the draft legal opinion request letter concerning the placeGraves
property to Mr. Bracken. A motion was made, seconded and the members voted to send the letter.
- The rotation of officers was postponed. Chairman Osnoss requested to retained the chairmanship
position until the public hearings on the Emin application is completed.
Calendar
- May 26, 2008 is Memorial Day Holiday - no meeting.
- May 27, 2008 @ 4:30 pm is the next Planning Board Meeting.
There was no other business. Mr. Osnoss, Chairperson, adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by PersonNameChristina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant.
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