Planning Board Meeting
December 30, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Leslie-Ann Morse-Chairman, Debbie Abbott, Michael Cole, Peter McDonald, Craig Nightingale, Don Andersen, Tom Johnson-Alternate
Members Absent: Howard Sandler, Richard Morello-Alternate
Staff Present: Sarah Raposa-Town Planner, Rachel Hutchinson-Deputy Natural Resources Officer
Board of Selectmen Present: Carol Martin
Open Space Committee Members Present: Frank Dobek, Bob Mumford
Residents Present: Pam Hesse, Phil Hesse, Paul Lothrop, Howard Gostin, Francie Williamson, Kurt Williamson
Leslie-Ann Morse, Chairman, opened the meeting at 4:06 pm and asked if there were any opening statements.
Open Space Plan:
Frank Dobek and Rachel Hutchinson presented updates of the 2007 Open Space Plan which were discussed at their December 17, 2008 meeting. Tom Johnson attended the meeting and verified that the sources of some of the Planning Board's issues were from the 1996 Outer Cape Capacity Study and the 2002 Local Comprehensive Plan.
A Motion to approve and support the goals and objectives of the 2007 Open Space and Recreation Plan was made by Don Andersen and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 4-0-2: In Favor: Leslie-Ann Morse, Debbie Abbott, Peter McDonald, Don Andersen.
Abstain: Michael Cole, Craig Nightingale. Opposed: None.
Motion passes.
The Planning Board discussed being able to work with other boards more freely. Selectwoman Martin told the Board how the Long Range Planning Committee has been blown off by other Boards in the past. Mike Cole agreed that the Planning Board should meet with other committees this summer.
Joint Meeting
There will be a joint meeting of the Planning Board, Board of Health and Building Inspector on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm to discuss definitions of bedrooms, occupiable space and living space and how they differ amongst Board of Health regulations, zoning bylaws, and the state building code.
Wind Facilities Bylaw:
The Planning Board reviewed edits made to the proposed Wind Facilities bylaw made at the December 16, 2008 meeting. Howard Gostin asked the Board if the height limits in WF preclude MWF. Mike Cole answered no. Selectwoman Martin added that wind facilities can be owned by the co-op on town owned land, also that the co-op would have to be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting (ATM).
A Motion to approve the changes and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Mike Cole and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Municipal Wind Facilities Bylaw:
The Planning Board reviewed edits made to the proposed Wind Facilities bylaw made at the December 16, 2008 meeting. Paul Lothrop asked if the Regional High School would be affected by the proposed MWF. The Planning Board replied that it would not be allowable under MWF nor would it be exempt from zoning under the Dover Amendment. Discussion also included noise, shadow/flicker and professional consultant fees. Phil Hesse asked about Chapter 96 of the Town Bylaws. Town Planner will check on that language. Francie Williamson inquired about ice throw. Curt Williamson inquired about whether one would be required to turn the turbine off while on vacation.
A Motion to approve the changes and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Peter McDonald.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Rezone:
A Motion to approve the language and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Mike Cole.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Amending Section XIII.B.:
A Motion to approve the language and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Mike Cole.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Adding Section XIII.G.5.:
A Motion to approve the language and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Debbie Abbott and Seconded by Mike Cole.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Section XII.G.:
The Planning Board discussed removing the language "under Sections XIII and XX and XXI of this by-law" so that confusion is eliminated.
A Motion to approve the language as amended and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Don Andersen and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Section X:
A Motion to "indefinitely postpone" the language was made by Mike Cole and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes. The proposal will not move to the Board of Selectmen for review.
Section III:
The Planning Board removed "lamp" from the list of definitions.
A Motion to approve the language as amended and submit to the Board of Selectmen for review was made by Peter McDonald and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 6-0: All in favor
Motion passes.
Timeline for ATM Warrant Articles:
The following proposed timeline was discussed:
PB Work Session |
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 4pm (Sm. Rm.) |
Send articles to BoS |
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
Articles back from BoS |
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
Joint BOH-PB-Building Inspector Mtg. |
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 @ 1pm (Lg. Rm.) |
Regular PB Meeting |
Wednesday, February 11 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
Public Hearings for WF and MWF |
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
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Ad to newspaper by 1/20/09 for publishing on 1/30, 2/6, and 2/13 |
Public Hearings for additional zoning amendments |
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
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Ad to newspaper by 1/20/09 for publishing on 2/6, 2/13and 2/20 |
Meeting date reserved for continuance to date/time certain |
Monday, March 9, 2009, @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
Regular PB Meeting |
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
Public Hearing NEVC Zoning |
Monday, March 23, 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
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Ad to newspaper by 2/24/09 for publishing on 3/6, 3/13, and 3/20 |
Regular PB Meeting |
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 5pm (Lg. Rm.) |
Annual Town Meeting |
Monday, May 4, 2009 @ 6pm (High School) |
Future Meetings:
The next Planning Board work session is January 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm to discuss definitions of bedrooms, occupiable space and living space and how they differ amongst Board of Health regulations, zoning bylaws, and the state building code. There will be an additional work session at 4:00 pm the same day to review comments from the Board of Selectmen on the proposed bylaw amendments.
North Eastham Village Center:
Town Planner informed the Planning Board that Stantec has been hired to prepare zoning and design standards in time for this town meeting. The Planning Board as well as Selectwoman Martin expressed concern over this.
Adjournment:
A Motion to adjourn was made by Mike Cole and Seconded by Peter McDonald.
The Vote: All in Favor.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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