CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD
Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 23, 2009 @ 4:30 PM
Approved
Present: Janet Weidner, chair, William Meegan, John Flender, Russell Walton,
Rich Osnoss, Todd Christy, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Tim Lasker, Mitch Posin
Public: J.B. Riggs Parker, Chuck Hodgkinson, Glen Provost
Call To Order:
Janet Weidner, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
DAS:
J.B. Riggs Parker and Chuck Hodgkinson presented information, as presented by the American Tower Corporation (AMC), for members of the Planning Board as members of the joint review committee for DAS system. Mr. Parker presented a map of the proposed poles and placement of those poles around Chilmark, showing proposed coverage area. There will be approximately 2 poles on North Road, 2 poles on Middle Road, 2 poles on South Road. and 2 poles along State Road toward Aquinnah and a single pole in Menemsha. The Application is for 9 poles in Chilmark, including a permit Application for a base station "Hotel" placed at the Landfill. The Base Station is sited in a central location to the three towns and will host all the components of this system, including the specific components of each carrier. The
pole/antenna is a larger pole than standard utility poles, approximately 18" and the antenna is placed on the top, approximately 5' tall. The system will be a fiber optic system strung from standard utility poles coming from the hub/base station, incorporating the 9 proposed poles and antennas to cover most of Chilmark with digital wireless phone access. The plan is to place these poles in the easement of state and town roads. The town will be receiving a payment from AMC for the installation and a percentage of usage fee from the carriers. The system can carry up to 4 Wireless carriers over this network. (The board noticed that there were two discrepancies in the photos provided by AMC.) The purpose of the Chilmark Plan Review Committee as part of the Site Review for this project will be to vote on the two parts; poles and base station. The plan incorporated a layout of the base station that will be a 30' x 40' pad, housing all the components. All members of the board agreed
to be present at the April 6th meeting scheduled to take place at the Chilmark Community Center at 7pm. Mr. Hodgkinson will be the moderator.
Applications:
Glen Provost presented the Form A Applications
Mattew E. Poole, Menemsha Pond, LLC Form A subdivision (Map 27.1, Parcel 123)
Creek Hill Road, Menemsha
Under the subdivision control law, there is a section that describes a lot having more than one structure (prior to subdivision control law) can be subdivided into two lots with a separate structure on each lot, as an Approval Not Required.
Mr. Walton moved to accept plan as presented as a Form A
Mr. Meegan seconded. All members voted to approve the plan.
Glen Provost presented The Form A Application
Estate of Barbara J. Green, Form A Application, Assessors Map 26, Parcel 67
High Mark, Chilmark
This involved the relocation of the parcel lines, following an existing stone wall adding in a small triangle of land. This particular parcel was taken in separate Deed, so piece behind is not shown on plan.
Mr. Walton moved to approve plan as presented.
Mr. Meegan seconded. All members voted to approve the plan.
Glen Provost presented the Form A Application
Marsh Hawk Land Trust and John W. Handy, Assessors Map 19, Parcel 30
This particular case involved a relocation of lot lines.
Mr. Flender moved to approve plan as presented.
Mr. Walton seconded. All members voted to approve the plan.
Glen Provost presented a proposed plan.
Helen Benham/ Mickey Drexler
The question was asked if Windy Gates Road, off South Road can accommodate a subdivision. The Planning Board agreed to assess the road and respond to Vineyard Land Surveying.
Meeting Minutes
Board reviewed minutes from March 9, 2009 and approved as amended.
Updates:
Update on Farm Committee response from town Counsel.
Counsel's opinion is that the Grantor status should be given to both the Franks and the Clarks (as stated in Covenants; nominees, successors and assigns) in the reinstating process of the Farm Committee. There was some discussion about both parties ability to vote only on issues pertaining to their lot. The board questioned the counsel's opinion as to who has a vote on Farm Committee. Grantor was originally setup as a single vote, now two votes. Would every subsequent purchaser also have a vote on the Farm Committee? Clarification needed…
Typo in document, call Counsel for clarification on typo.
Admin was asked to continue checking into Agricultural agent and Grange Society member.
Calendar:
Next Meeting:
- Monday, Aril 13, 2009 @ 4:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
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