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CHILMARK PLANNING BOARD
APPROVED Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 7, 2013 @ 4:30 PM
Present: Janet Weidner, Chair, Catherine Thompson, Daniel Greenbaum, John O. Flender, Andrew Fischer, Rich Osnoss, Mitch Posin
Not Present:
Staff: Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant
Public: Joan Malkin, Remy Tumin (V. Gazette), Steve Bernier, Chris Murphy, Mark London, Jessica Roddy, Ken Wentworth (filming)
- Meeting was called to order by Chair Janet Weidner at 4:30 p.m.
- Chair Weidner alerted all to the filming of the meeting/hearings by Ken Wentworth.
- Short discussion occurred regarding the written comment received through 4:30PM regarding the Residential Bylaw. The written comment was positive and all written comments were recognized by the Chair as received. The written comments will be filed with the minutes from this meeting.
Detached Bedroom Bylaw Discussion:
- Chair Weidner noted there were no written comments received that addressed the Detached Bedroom (DBR) proposed bylaw definition.
- The Board reviewed the proposed Detached Bedroom bylaw definition.
- Chair Weidner stated the need to confirm that the size limit is appropriate (400 square feet) and the need to confirm the limit on just one DBR.
- Ms. Thompson asked for clarification of the way square footage (SF) is measured for the purpose of the definition. Ms. Malkin noted the measurement process for determining an 800 s.f. guest house is also not detailed in the zoning bylaws and suggested that it may not be necessary, in the definition, to detail how the SF is determined. Mr. Fischer noted that he would measure the interior SF to determine the compliance with the bylaws. Discussion continued regarding the impact of measurement of SF depending on how it is measured: interior SF or exterior SF. Mr. Bernier & Mr. Murphy stated the need for consistency in how SF is measured, no matter what technique is used.
- The Board decided to insert the phrase Gross Living Area (GLA) in the DBR bylaw definition. Ms. Malkin read a draft of a definition of GLA.
Discussion occurred regarding the size of a DBR. The Board agreed to remain with the proposed DBR size of 400SF, with or without a screened porch.
Discussion occurred regarding the number of DBRs allowed. The Board agreed to remain with the proposed limit of one DBR.
- Ms. Malkin agreed to draft the changes into the proposed DBR bylaw definition. Ms. Thompson made a motion to accept the proposed revised DBR bylaw definition upon written acceptance of the DBR definition to be sent by email to Town Counsel on January 8. Mr. Flender seconded the motion. All members voted aye.
Residential Bylaw Discussion:
- Chair Weidner reviewed aloud the written comments submitted by 4:30PM for the proposed Residential Bylaw.
- Discussion occurred regarding the threshold numbers that trigger review and the upper limit number. There was discussion about widening the ‘band of review’ and thereby lowering the threshold GLA that triggers review while keeping the higher upper limit numbers.
- After discussion, Mr. Osnoss proposed adjusting the proposed bylaw GLA threshold number to 3500 sq. ft. for 3 acres with a 250 rate of increase and decrease per acre. There was discussion about whether these numbers were appropriate based on the statistics of what is built in town and whether the review process should include smaller GLA amounts.
- After more discussion, the Board agreed to change the GLA threshold number, for three acre parcels, to 3500 with a rate of increase or decrease of 250 GLA per acre.
- Ms. Malkin agreed to make changes on the draft of the proposed Residential Bylaw.
- The Board discussed the need for clear criteria for the ZBA to use when reviewing.
- The Board reviewed the proposed Residential Bylaw draft presented by Ms. Malkin (dated 12-27-2012) line by line.
- Chair Weidner stated the bylaws are ready to send to town counsel for review.
- Mr. Greenbaum made a motion to accept the bylaw as drafted in the Malkin 12-27-2012 revision. Mr. Osnoss seconded the motion. All members voted aye (applause).
Minutes:
Next Meeting: Planning Board, Monday, January 14, 2012, 4:30 PM
With no more business to discuss, Chair Weidner adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant.
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