CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD
Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 23, 2012 @ 4:30 PM
Present: Janet Weidner, chair, Mitchell Posin, Dan Greenbaum, John Flender, Cathy Thompson, Andrew Fischer, Rich Osnoss, Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant
Public: Bill Rossi, Thomas Bena, other cameraman, Joan Malkin, Jessica Roddy, Wendy Weldon, Frank & Peter Dunkl
Not Present:
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Janet Weidner at 4:33 p.m.
Chair Weidner alerted all present to the fact that the meeting will be filmed by Thomas Bena and his cameraman and noted that Mr. Bena called her ahead of the meeting to inform her of his presence with camera.
Residential Bylaw Discussion:
Frank & Peter Dunkl spoke about the impact of large house development on the lot’s water supply. The Dunkls also spoke to the impact of sewage systems for large development projects, the inadequacy of Title 5 septic systems, the preservation of the rural, modest character of the town and they referenced the Chilmark Master Plan project and the need to gather input from that document.
Chair Weidner thanked the Dunkls for their interest and input and summarized what the Planning Board has discussed and considered to date.
The Dunkls noted the need to work with other town boards in order to assess and permit a development project. Chair Weidner agreed and noted the board’s work to understand the permitting process completely.
Frank Dunkl reiterated his suggestion: look at water supply and sewage disposal “as a method of evaluating the validity of a permit application.”
Frank Dunkl further noted the fragility of the biodiversity on the vineyard and how the loss of biodiversity will have an aesthetic impact on our island. Mr. Dunkl noted that the people of Chilmark expressed a desire to protect the biodiversity of the island in the Chilmark Master Plan.
Mr. Posin noted the importance of discussing what size a “large house” is since there are varying ideas of how many square feet constitutes a “large house.” Discussion continued regarding development guidelines, house size, septic systems, Title 5 inadequacy, alternatives to Title 5 to maintain “aerobic culture”, hazards of swimming pools to the environment and the Dunkl’s idea of an educational entity for septic/water issues.
Massachusetts Estuaries Projects, Wendy Weldon:
Ms. Weldon briefly explained the MEPs.
Chair Weidner opened discussion on the Board formally voting to support the MEPs.
Mr. Flender made a motion to support, as a Board, the MEPs.
Ms. Thompson seconded the motion. Chair Weidner opened discussion. No discussion. All ayes.
Stange Subdivision(Squibnocket) DRAFT covenant:
Ms. Weldon requested the Board refer to counsel whether a new covenant agreement may be created without a unanimous vote of the property owners. Discussion continued. Chair Weidner requested Ms. Christy draft a letter to counsel requesting an opinion.
SPDAC:
Mr. Osnoss asked the Board members to consider serving on the SPDAC. He expressed interest in possibly sharing the duties with another person.
Minutes:
No Minutes were reviewed.
With no more business to discuss, Chair Weidner adjourned the meeting at 6:20 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant.
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