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EASTHAM COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting: January 11, 2007
Attendance: Glenn Collins, Cheryl Gayle, Elizabeth Simmons, Kathryn Sette, Sue Horton, Henry Curtis, Peter McDonald, and David J. Skiba, Members; and Marc Stahl and Karl Weiss, Critical Planning Committee members
The presentation of the placePlaceNameNorth PlaceNameEastham PlaceTypeVillage concept was made by PersonNameMarc Stahl and PersonNameKarl Weiss with the aerial view of the area around the Town owned Purcell property, and the request for the $21,584.00 was made. The project has been presented to many local groups and already has received professional help through STANTEC for which $37,000.00 of planning has been funded for a village concept in and around the Purcell property near addressStreetBrackett Road, Route 6, and addressStreetHolmes Road. The current proposal is for the overlay zoning plan, implementation, funding sources, and summary concept for the targeted aspects of housing (affordable and senior) and open space including recreation and picnic areas. Traffic concerns, amenities such as public
toilets, links between walk ways and bike paths, and an emphasis on water/wastewater also shall be involved. Kathryn noted that an overlay of zoning would be necessary in light of current zoning in the area. The zoning will affect a larger area than just the Purcell property, and the concept is one that will evolve over a matter of years. Questions were asked as to how the plans would relate to the CPA goals of housing and open space, and it was noted that the Department of Revenue does allow for a proportionate share of costs associated with a project incidental to planning.
The minutes of January 4, 2007, were approved with Kathryn, Cheryl, and Hank abstaining.
Glenn reported that the windmill restoration proposal will be deferred until 2008 and that he has spoken with the applicant.
A discussion of the issues relating to the Seabury-Sparrow House and CPA funding of a private property for historic preservation continued. There were mixed views on the appropriateness of public funds on private property both from the members and those solicited from other Community Preservation Committees such as Orleans. Hank distinguished between the importance of preserving a house at issue from whoever the individual owner may be. Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator, through correspondence, indicated that perhaps the Historic Preservation Restriction for the placeSchoolhouse Museum could be amended to address a private property. Kathryn proposed several conditions for approval to retain control on the historic preservation, and all members were in agreement that a recapture of the CPA funds
would be appropriate through some form of mortgage. Any covenant or mortgage would have to be prepared with consideration to the property owner's ability to refinance the premises if necessary. Further work will be done on the matter.
Glenn presented a statement from the Town Administrator issued by the Assistant Town Counsel questioning the appropriateness of CPA funds for the School Playground Project if the proposal is not at prevailing wage scales and if a replacement of an existing playground was at issue. Discussion revolved around the nature of the project and the public/private distinctions as well as whether there is a replacement since there is currently no playground facility at the Elementary School. Kathryn Sette had to leave the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Peter moved and Liz seconded that a legal opinion be sought relative to the appropriateness of the School Playground Project from CPA funds and that Hank would contact Attorney Duane Landreth of placeCityOrleans at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. All members present
voted in favor.
A review of the CPA budget analysis yielding a total available amount of $1,185,741.99 from FY2006 and FY2007 was reviewed with the assistance of Susan.
Sheila Vanderhoef has asked for a later deadline for CPA funds on Town projects. Glenn has prepared a memo for the Annual Report to be reviewed by all members.
The next meeting shall be Month1January 18, 2007, to continue discussion of the applications, and also on January 25, 2007. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Skiba, Clerk
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