Planning Board Meeting
October 23, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Leslie-Ann Morse-Chairman, Debbie Abbott, Michael Cole, Peter McDonald, Craig Nightingale, Don Andersen, Howard Sandler, Richard Morello-Alternate
Members Absent: Tom Johnson-Alternate
Staff Present: Sarah Raposa-Town Planner
Leslie-Ann Morse-Chairman, opened the meeting at 4:05 pm and asked if Board Members had any opening statements.
Mike Cole reported that the Chamber of Commerce has a meeting on November 5, 2008 that may conflict with the public wind facilities hearing.
Mike Cole also would like to have a large zoning map available for the public wind facilities hearing on November 5th.
Howard Sandler would like to schedule a joint Planning Board - Board of Health meeting for November 5, 2008. Town Planner will schedule with Health Agent, Jane Crowley.
Howard Sandler summarized a recent conversation with Building Inspector, Frank DeFelice. He reports that there are currently two permitted wind turbines in Eastham, one on Holmes Road and one on Doane Road.
Standard Condition:
Suggested standard conditions:
" Changes to site coverage or to final grade, i.e. massing of the building must be reviewed.
" The Planning Board reserves the right to monitor the ongoing construction for compliance with the approved plan.
Open Space Plan:
Town Planner, Sarah Raposa, asked the Planning Board to endorse the Open Space and Recreation Plan dated January 2007. Mike Cole had concerns about language and goals of the Open Space Plan.
A Motion to approve the Open Space Plan was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Chairman Leslie-Ann Morse
The Vote: 3-4 Motion Fails
IN FAVOR: Abbott, Andersen, Morse
OPPOSED: Cole, Nightingale, Sandler, McDonald
Cape Cod Commission Land Use Vision Map:
Town Planner, Sarah Raposa, reported that she was unable to locate minutes to substantiate a vote to approve a prior version of the land use vision map that was supposedly taken in April of 2007. Ms. Raposa will ask Martha Hevenor to come back and present the map again.
Sign Code:
Don Andersen presented information regarding the analysis and possible redrafting of the Sign Code. The following are a list of areas of concern:
1. Clarification of the application process and requirements for temporary signs or banners.
2. Need for Seasonal Temporary Sign permit and process.
3. Enforcement needs to be addressed. Provisions need to be made for weekend coverage if primary enforcement is not present, i.e. Building Inspector.
4. Penalties and procedures need to be established for temporary sign violations.
5. Make sure that process for filing a complaint of any type is well understood and reasonable.
6. Categorizing of "events" could be used to determine type of temporary sign permit needed, non-profit vs. profit, one-time vs. seasonal
7. If a Non-Town based organization places signs, who is responsible for the permit and holding the business owner responsible if a sign violation occurs?
8. Would like to see requirement for street number to be more prominently displayed on business signs in some way (primarily on Route 6). It is hard for visitors to find street numbers, and placement seems inconsistent. Could be considered a safety issue. Does this belong in the bylaw or other code issue?
9. Fees for all - all types of signs should have some type of associated fee.
10. Should something be done to regulate Real Estate / Open house / Contractor types of signs - number, placement, duration.
11. Some discussion has occurred around the excessive use of outdoor space by some commercial establishments.
12. Some updating of definitions and sign types prohibited may need to be addressed. Presently, sandwich boards are prohibited and yet are frequently used.
Ajournment:
A Motion to adjourn was made by Peter McDonald and Seconded by Debbie Abbott
The Vote: All in Favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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