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APPROVED
Chilmark Planning Board
July 14, 2014
Present: Dan Greenbaum, Andrew Fischer, Joan Malkin, Mitch Posin, Rich Osnoss, Chair, Janet Weidner
Not Present: John Flender
Public: John & Barbara Armstrong, John & Dyan Demers, Chief David Norton, Ann Wallace, Jessica Roddy, Ned & Kaila Allen-Posin, Annette Cingle
Staff: Jennifer Christy, Administrative Assistant
Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM.
- Allen Farm Nominee Trust:
- Ned & Kaila presented a plan to build a house on the back lot of their land and in order to do this they need to change the lot lines. Mitch stated that they would like to dig the well before changing the lot lines.
- It was noted that the Allen-Posins will be back to change the lot lines in the near future.
- Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong inquired about the writing of a bylaw to ban the playing of amplified music in Menemsha, particularly from the Beach Plum Inn.
- Discussion occurred about the situation and the process for drafting a bylaw.
- Ms. Cingle described how loud amplified music can be in Menemsha due to the layout of the land.
- Discussion occurred about how a bylaw may be written and implemented. The Armstrongs and Ms. Cingle described some research they have done to identify other towns’ amplified music/noise bylaws. It was determined that many towns have restrictions on amplified music and require that this kind of noise must be indoors or unplugged.
- Lengthy discussion occurred regarding the process by which the parties may submit a bylaw for consideration.
- Chair Osnoss requested the subcommittee look at the noise bylaw issue at their next meeting.
- Guest House Restrictions on Map 11, Lots 1-A, 1-B:
- Mr. & Mrs. Demers presented the situation. Discussion occurred regarding the guest house restriction.
- It was determined that the Demers would contact neighbors and review files.
- Planning Board Subcommittee Update:
- Jessica Roddy presented the draft #9 Accessory Apartment bylaw.
- Discussion occurred. A main discussion point centered on the restriction on the lot owner being a year-round resident as well as the affordable housing tenant of the accessory apartment. Mr. Fischer stated his desire that the construction of accessory apartments should be an option for lot owners who are not year-round residents. He made the strong case that there is a great need for affordable housing for people who work for lot owners who are not year-round residents.
- Discussion occurred regarding the use of accessory apartments by family members. Further discussion occurred regarding the increase in density in the neighborhood and the burden of roads. Ms. Weidner suggested that the Zoning Board of Appeals be consulted regarding criteria for an accessory apartment special permit.
- Discussion occurred about the requirements for a septic system regarding the permitting of an accessory apartment. Ms. Weidner suggested the Board of Health be consulted regarding septic system regulations and the impact an accessory apartment bylaw may have on those regulations.
- Ms. Roddy offered to speak with both the Board of Health and the Zoning Board of Appeals about the accessory apartment bylaw.
- Chair Osnoss asked what the definition of a ‘caregiver’ would be. Discussion occurred regarding whether a definition would be needed.
- April 14 and June 23 draft minutes were not reviewed. June 9 meeting minutes were approved as written.
- Next Meetings: July 28 & August 11, 2014
Meeting adjourned at 6:15PM. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer L. Christy
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