CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD
Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 12, 2012 @ 4:30 PM
Present: Janet Weidner, chair, Dan Greenbaum, Mitchell Posin, John Flender,
Cathy Thompson, Andrew Fischer, Rich Osnoss, Todd Christy, Administrative Assistant
Public: Bill Veno, Mark London, Jessica Roddy, Joan Malkin, Robert Lionette, John Abrams, Phil Reagan, Bill Randol, Sergio Modigliani, Lenny Jason,
Breslauer: Form A ; Map 3, Lot 21
Chris Alley was present to discuss a Form A Plan which involved taking .75 acres from an existing conforming lot of 3.76 acres, creating two lots; one 3.01 acres and one .75 acres. The .75 acre lot will be added to a non-conforming lot of 2.96 acres in the future to create a conforming lot. The Plan showed adequacy of road and Frontage. The motion was made to approve. That motion was seconded and approved all ayes.
Bill Bennett: Informal Discussion:
Chris Alley was present to discuss the plan for Mr. Bennett’s farm structures and house separation. This plan would create an unbuildable, non-residential lot that doesn’t meet zoning. Mr. Alley suggested the plan notes include ‘Chilmark Planning Board has not made a determination on the adequacy of King’s Highway.’ This would not require the Board to make any determination of the adequacy of King’s Highway, which could be used in the future. Mr. Alley will do actual survey of structures on the ground and come back to the board with a final plan.
Feiner Form A discussion:
At the meeting of the Planning Board on February 27, 2012, the Form A plan for the Feiner subdivision had been reviewed. The Planning Board had requested and the applicant agreed to a note of: “no Guest House on the 3 acre parcel.” That note was omitted. A new plan was brought in showing this note and the Board was appreciative of the gesture. The motion was made to endorse the new plan. That motion was seconded and approved all ayes.
(The board members signed the plan)
Bill Veno/ Mark London: Martha’s Vineyard Commission:
Mr. Veno and Mr. London were present to discuss with the board the powers of the MVC and the limitations and also the discretionary powers of the town. It was noted that the MVC had discussions regarding Large Houses recently but no decisions were made as a result of those meetings. The tools at the town’s disposal include the establishment of different Districts of Critical Planning and Concern (DCPC) and Districts of Regional Impact (DRI). There exists many DCPC overlay districts in Chilmark currently and those definitions and districts could be expanded to include other areas of concern. There is also the effective use of the discretionary referral by the town to the MVC for review on a ‘project’ basis.
The discussion covered several topics including the use of DCPC to protect some of the unique qualities in town; roadside districts and coastal districts. Specific tools to mitigate visual impact might include specific criteria such as defining the angle of view frontage on waterways and ponds and total percent of lot coverage. Specific triggers that would send a project to review were discussed and would be included in specific development guidelines, covering both demolition and renovation projects. Site-Review Committee may be the board which is likely to review such projects as it contains a member from nearly all town boards.
Todd will add specifics to the list of possible triggers and solutions for effective residential zoning.
The Chair thanked all those present for their input and time on this subject.
Minutes:
No Minutes were reviewed.
With no more business to discuss, Ms. Weidner adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Todd Christy, Administrative Assistant.
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