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Planning Board Minutes 08/26/13
APPROVED
Chilmark Planning Board
August 26, 2013
Present: Catherine Thompson, Chair, Dan Greenbaum, Janet Weidner, John Flender , Rich Osnoss
Not Present: Andrew Fischer, Mitch Posin
Public: John Demers, Reid Silva, Marcia Cini
Staff: Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant,
Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM
  • Minutes of August 12, 2013 were reviewed. Mr. Flender moved to approve with changes the minutes. Ms. Weidner seconded the motion. All ayes.
  • Next Meetings are:
  • Sept. 9, 23
  • Oct. 15, 28
  • Zoning Bylaws Draft:
  • Distributed to all members to review before the September 23, 2013 meeting of the Planning Board in order to vote on the draft with newly approved bylaws inserted.
  • Form A, Frank V. Sica, Map 48, Lot 137:
  • Mr. Silva reviewed the application and plan with the Board. The plan is to split the parcel into two approximately 3 acre lots so that the pool location can be on the same lot as the house.
  • The division of the parcel is required to comply with the condition of the special permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for the pool.
  • It was determined that the plan complies with the requirements for frontage and access. A house could be sited on the new lot with the proposed configurations of the lots.
  • Chair Thompson noted the Assessor’s records differ in lot size from the plan provided by Mr. Silva. Mr. Silva stated the plan’s acreage numbers are correct.
  • Mr. Flender moved to endorse the plan as presented. Ms. Weidner seconded the motion. All ayes. The Board signed the plans.
  • Khedouri Lot Release:
  • Ms. Cini presented the Board with documents: Relocation of Access Easement, Road Maintenance Agreement, Covenant, and Utility Easement.
  • Chair Thompson read the conditions of the Form C approval aloud and the Board reviewed the documents provided.
  • Ms. Christy created a draft lot release document and reviewed the draft with the Board. Ms. Christy will create a document with the correct language and will have it ready for the Board members to sign by August 27, 2013.
  • Ms. Weidner moved to approve the release of lot 1-B pending confirmation from the Board of Health regarding septic location. Mr. Flender seconded the motion. All ayes.
  • Subcommittee Update:
  • Ms. Weidner summarized the efforts of the subcommittee in their review of the zoning bylaws.
  • Mr. Osnoss stated his concern with the status of the appeal of the Board of Appeals determination regarding herbicide restrictions in the Squibnocket district of the bylaws. He wondered whether there might be similar restrictions placed in the other DCPCs in the future.
  • Board Member changes:
  • Chair Thompson alerted the Board of a possible impending resignation.
Next Meeting: September 9, 2013
Meeting adjourned at 5:40PM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer L. Christy