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Public Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 24, 2008
FINAL
Present: Rich Osnoss, Chairman; Tim Lasker, Mitchell Posin, PersonNameRussell Walton, Janet Weidner
and PersonNameChristina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant
Absent: John Flender and William Meegan
Call To Order
Mr. Osnoss, Chairman, opened the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Minutes
The Board reviewed the public hearing minutes of February 11, 2008. A motion was made, seconded and all members approved the minutes as amended.
The review of the meeting minutes of March 10, 2008 were postponed due to lack of quorum present from the March 10, 2008 meeting.
Joshua Wiesner, Map 31, placeLot 9-3
The Board reviewed the Escrow Agreement between the Town and the buyer of Joshua Wiesner's lot, Map 31, placeLot 9-3. The buyers, Jerry Kauff and Katherine Kauff, provided the funds equivalent to the cost estimate to complete the road up the property. Upon completion of the road and the approval of the Road Inspector, the funds shall be released to the Kauffs, minus 10% of the balance which is held until the roadway has been in use through one winter. The Planning Board members signed the escrow agreement in the presence of PersonNameAnnette Anthony, Town Notary. Ms Anthony then completed the necessary notary public document.
Administration
Master Plan Update: Christina informed the Board that the next scheduled Master Plan Update meeting is on Tuesday, March 25, at 1:00 pm in the 1st floor conference room at Town Hall.
Swimming Pool Bylaw: The Board decided to leave the Swimming Pool Bylaw Article 4, Subsection "c." as it exists in the current Zoning Bylaws, per legal opinion.
Middle addressStreetLine Road (MLR) Community Housing Program: Christina will research the requirements of the PB members attendance at public hearings. If a member misses a meeting, does this exclude he/she from voting?
Middle addressStreetLine Road Community Housing Program Form C Public Hearing
Mr. Osnoss opened the continued Public Hearing on Middle Line Road (MLR) at 5:00 pm. The Board noted the importance of having all members attend the public hearing meetings. Two members were unable to attend this meeting, so the Board agreed to withhold from discussion and continue the hearing to next Monday. This will enable all members to partake in the voting process of addressStreetMiddle Line Road. Mr. Walton moved to continue the public hearing for MLR to April 14, 2008. Due to a schedule conflict of an abutter, the Board then agreed to meet on an out-of-cycle meeting date on April 7, 2008. Mr. Osnoss seconded the motion and all members voted to approve the continued public hearing for MLR is scheduled for April 7, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
placeMartha's Vineyard Commission Public Hearing Update
The placeMartha's Vineyard Commission met on March 13, 2008 to review the MLR Form C. PersonNameChristina Soulagnet provided an outline of considerations/discussion topics that were discussed at that meeting. The MVC continued the hearing to April 3, 2008 with the anticipation that the archeological survey results will be in at that time.
Ms. Weidner asked what the status of the archeological survey was. Mr. Doty responded that the Phase II of the archeological survey will cost approximately $19,000. This survey included thorough review of the new entrance only, due to a significant find within twenty feet of addressStreetTabor House Road. The Phase II fieldwork has been completed, and the Town is waiting for the results.
The Board asked that they receive a copy of the road association agreements. PersonNameChristina Soulagnet will provide a copy to each member prior to the next meeting.
Over-Sized Homes
William Randol appeared before the Board for an informal discussion regarding construction of over-size homes (trophy homes) and what can be done to stop them. Mr. Randol's concern is these huge homes consume enormous amounts of energy, heat and oil, and the owners are here only part-time. The Board discussed ways to legally address this concern. The following ideas were generated: 1. Master Plan: Delineate areas or neighborhoods of Chilmark that could not withstand large homes in our Master Plan, 2. Possibly extend the DCPC areas, 3. Work with the MVC to control the larger homes. Possibly invite Christina Brown or Linda Sibley to attend a Planning Board working meeting to develop a plan to address this issue, and 4. Talk with Town Counsel to ask what bylaw
needs to be adopted to uphold the Norwell decision in Chilmark.
The Planning Board will pursue these ideas at a future meeting.
Calendar
- April 7, 2008 @ 4:30 pm Planning Board Cont. Public Hearing on MLR
- April 14, 2008 @ 4:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
- April 28, 2008 @ 4:30 pm Planning Board Meeting (Quorum???)
- April 28, 2008 @ 7:30 pm Annual Town Meeting
- April 30, 2008 - Town Election - Go vote.
There was no other business. Mr. Osnoss adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by PersonNameChristina Soulagnet, Administrative Assistant.
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