Planning Board Work Session
September 30, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Leslie-Ann Morse-Chairman, Debbie Abbott, Peter McDonald, Howard Sandler, Don Andersen, Tom Johnson-Alternate, Richard Morello-Alternate
Members Absent: Michael Cole-Vice Chairman, Craig Nightingale-Clerk
Board of Selectmen Liaison Present: Martin McDonald
Staff Present: Sarah Raposa-Town Planner
Residents Present: Pam Hesse, Paul Lothrop, Joe Bianchi
Chairman Leslie-Ann Morse opened the Work Session at 4:06 p.m.
Cape Cod Commission Land Use Vision Map:
Martha Hevenor of the Cape Cod Commission presented the updated Land Use Vision Map for Eastham. The methodology and rationale for the classifications was explained to the Planning Board. Leslie-Ann Morse explained to the Planning Board that an earlier version of the Land Use Vision Map was already approved by the Planning Board in the spring of 2007. This discussion is about the changes that the Commission has initiated. Debbie Abbott and Peter McDonald inquired about the classification of "village" and whether the NEVC should be included it is a project that is being examined by the Critical Planning Committee. Selectman McDonald indicated that since there is no formal plan to create the North Eastham Village Center, then it should not be identified as "village." It was suggested by the Planning Board that the area
around the Windmill Green and Town Hall be included as "village" as well. Peter McDonald recommended the DPW and Transfer Station be designated as "Industrial." Martha Hevenor will take the Planning Board recommendations back to the Cape Cod Commission and revise the map for a Planning Board vote at the regularly scheduled meeting on October 8, 2008.
Wind Turbine By-Law:
Due to the lengthy discussion that took place regarding the Land Use Vision Map, the residents who came to discuss the Wind Bylaw left. The Town Planner distributed the final draft bylaw to send to the Board of Selectmen.
A MOTION made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Don Andersen to send the draft Wind Facilities bylaw to the Board of Selectmen.
The VOTE: 5-0 IN FAVOR: Abbott, Andersen, Morse, McDonald, Sandler.
OPPOSED: None
Motion Passed.
Proposed Bylaw Changes:
" Language was proposed to change the language in Section XIII.B.1 which requires Planning Board approval prior to Zoning Board Approval.
XIII.B. PROJECTS REQUIRING SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMITS:
1. No special permit, variance or building permit shall be issued for any of the following uses unless a Site Plan Special Permit has been granted by the Planning Board; the Planning Board shall not issue a special permit until all necessary zoning relief has been granted from the Zoning Board of Appeals:
" Language was presented to the Board to see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Eastham Bylaw by rezoning Map 08 Parcel 120 (Transfer Station) and Map 08 Parcel 089 (Department of Public Works) from Residential District A to Industrial District C and by rezoning Map 08 Parcel 125 (New Bedford Gas & Electric/NStar) and to amend the Town of Eastham Zoning Map to reflect this change.
Other Matters:
Howard Sandler talked about rezoning the Tilcon plant to industrial for contractors' yards. Peter McDonald inquired about the industrial zone and if a zoning change could allow for more businesses up there.
Leslie-Ann Morse inquired about the time frame on the special permit issued to Alexander Place. Town Planner will research.
The next meeting is October 8th 4-5 pm with Board of Selectmen in the Timothy Smith Room and then the regular meeting at 5 pm downstairs. The next work session is October 14, 2008 from 4-6 pm in the small meeting room.
A Motion to adjourn was made by Howard Sandler and Seconded by Peter McDonald
The Vote: All in Favor.
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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