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CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD
Subcommittee
APPROVED
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 @ 10:30 AM
Present: Janet Weidner, Chair, Dan Greenbaum, Cathy Thompson, Andy Goldman, Joan Malkin, Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant
Public: Sergio Modigliani, Jessica Roddy, Myles Jaffe, Wally Epstein, Ken & Jill Iscol, Michelle Williams (MV Times), Thomas Bena, Mark London, Cathy Kauff, Monina Von Opel, Laura Robuck,
Not Present:
- Chair Weidner called meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. and stated the plan for the meeting was for Board members to review her chart, submitted earlier to Admin. Asst. Ms. Christy.
- Sections 1, 2 & 3AG were reviewed by the Board.
- Section 1: After extensive discussion the word “Interim”, proposed by Mr. London, was agreed by the Board members to be the most appropriate term for the bylaw currently proposed. Chair Weidner advocated another idea, presented by Mr. London, to complete an analysis of past building projects against the currently proposed criteria in order to gain some insight on the effectiveness and impact of the criteria in the future.
- Section 2: Discussion first dealt with whether the triggered project should first go to the Site Review Committee, Building Inspector, or ZBA. It was thought a committee of people, rather than one person, would be a more appropriate first stop for a project at or over 3500’ s.f. Extensive discussion occurred concerning whether 3500’ s.f. was the right trigger number. Both Board members and the public had varying views on whether 3500’ s.f. was too small or too large, whether it made a difference to consider what size a “livable” space is for a typical family, and whether it would be beneficial to visit a variety size houses. Ms. Malkin agreed to compile a chart/graph of the size of houses in Chilmark currently for distribution at the next meeting.
- Section 3AG: A wide-ranging discussion occurred concerning how the percentage of coverage of the buildable portion of a lot would be regulated. Discussion topics included whether the limit of square footage (currently 3500’ s.f.) should be greater if the percentage of coverage is part of the proposed trigger, whether there should be a certain leeway provided to pre-existing 3500’ s.f. + houses, whether “all enclosed space” should be the square footage number that is the trigger, and how “developed space”, such as tennis courts, pools and parking areas are to be dealt with. The public expressed additional concerns about the change of grade on a lot, the construction of Barns, and how height is measured. Discussion occurred about the particular concern of including a “percentage of coverage” trigger to
limit the size of houses both on small & large lots. A final concern was raised about the possible impact on the ZBA due to homes that will become “pre-existing” if this bylaw is enacted and, therefore, “non-conforming” if the homeowners change the footprint of their homes.
Minutes:
- Minutes from July 16 were reviewed. The minutes were approved unanimously as written.
Next Meeting:
- Tuesday, July 31, 2012 @ 10:00AM
Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant.
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