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Planning Board Minutes 01/21/16
APPROVED
Chilmark Planning Board Subcommittee Meeting
January 21, 2016
Present: Janet Weidner, Chair, Joan Malkin
Not Present:  
Public: Peter Cook
Staff: Jennifer Christy, Administrative Asst.
Meeting called to order at 11:44AM:

  • Homesite Housing Section 6.9 proposed amendments to ZBLs:
  • The Subcommittee members reviewed the responses from Town Counsel regarding the proposed amendments to the Homesite Housing Bylaw, section 6.9.
  • Ms. Malkin stated she was satisfied with the answers to the questions posed by the Planning Board.
  • Historical House DRAFT zoning bylaw amendment Q & A revision:
  • The Q & A draft handout was reviewed.
  • Changes were made to the draft and the review of the handout will continue at the next meeting of the subcommittee on February 8th.
  • Discussion re future work of the subcommittee & Board:
  • The subcommittee members discussed ways to become a less reactive group and more proactive in planning for the Town.
  • It was suggested the members review zoning bylaws from other island towns in order to identify elements that are successful and may be useful for Chilmark to consider.
  • The members discussed the visioning session for Menemsha in particular and how the Board may be more involved in the planning for this area of Town.
  • Minutes:
  • Minutes of December 14th were not reviewed.
  • Next Meeting:
  • February 8, 2016, 3:30PM
  • Meeting adjourned at 12:49PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer L. Christy