Chilmark Planning Board Minutes
Public Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Final
Present: Janet Weidner, Chairperson; Russell Walton, Mitchell Posin, William Meegan,
John Flender, Tim Lasker, and Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Rich Osnoss
Call To Order
Ms.Weidner, Chairperson, opened the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of September 8, 2008. Mr. Walton moved, Mr. Flender seconded and the member present voted to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
High Meadow Trust (Bussink/LoRusso)
Janet Weidner informed the Board that Mr. Rappaport's legal advice concerning the View Easement restriction on Lot 34 within the five-lot subdivision was that it is not in the Planning Board's jurisdiction to demand a view easement restriction, but if an applicant requests it, then a note can be placed on the linen (plan) and the Planning Board can enforce that note. Furthermore, Mr. Rappaport stated that the plan would need to be amended and that Planning Board is not obligated to amend the plan.
Young Subdivision - Lot Release (Map 25, Lot 23)
Ann Murphy contacted the Planning Board and requested the release of Lot 23. Ms. Murphy is purchasing this parcel from the Youngs, and prior to any conveyance, approval from the Board of Health and the Planning Board is required. The Planning Board reviewed the plan, which was approved in 1985. Lot 23 has received Board of Health approval for the well and proposed septic. Mr. Meegan motioned, Mr. Lasker seconded, and all members present voted to approve the Release of Lot 23. All members present signed the document.
Zoning Bylaw Discussion
Rusty Walton provided an overview of the MVC Meeting on Use of Containers and Wind Turbine Regulations. Mr. Walton stated that the MVC is creating regulations to address the misuse of containers. Windmills did not get much discussion at the MVC meeting.
Tim Lasker mentioned that he attended the Island Plan discussion, which talked about projected growth. Other topics discussed were; protection of ground water, retired people, affordable housing, protection of rural areas, and the development of Towns to preserve open space.
The Board had a general discussion about Zoning Bylaw concerns in preparation for the next meeting, which is a joint meeting with the West Tisbury Planning Board. Wind turbines will be the major topic to review, as West Tisbury is exploring amendment to their bylaws as well.
Special Town Meeting (STM)
The Planning Board discussed Article 9 on the STM warrant, which pertained to the Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The article sought the Town's approval to lease town-owned land or structure for the purpose of hosting a DAS "hotel". The Planning Board proposed an amendment to the article that will ensure that the Chilmark Plan Review Committee, established by the recently approved amended zoning Bylaw for Wireless Communication, will review any activity. Ms. Weidner will present the amendment at the Special Town Meeting. The amended article will read, "To authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease, or leases, of town owned land or structures at 15 State Road (Map 30, Lot 82) or 55 / 59 Tabor House Road (Map 13, Lot 28 / 29) for the purposes of hosting a distributed
antenna system (DAS) "hotel" of approximately 20 feet by 40 feet, subject to the approval of the Chilmark Plan Review Committee as described in the Chilmark Zoning Bylaw for Wireless Communications, and to take any other action relative thereto.
Due to the Special Town Meeting that evening, Ms. Weidner adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Christina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant.
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