PLANNING BOARD
April 28, 2009
MINUTES
Present: Howard Sandler, Craig Nightingale, Michael Cole, Debbie Abbott, Don Andersen, Leslie-Ann Morse, Peter McDonald, Tom Johnson-Alternate.
Members Absent: Richard Morello-Alternate
Staff Present: Sarah Raposa-Town Planner
Board of Selectmen Liaison: Martin McDonald
Water Management Committee Members Present: Sandy Bayne, Stephen L. Wasby
Chairman opened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. and asked for public comments.
Selectman McDonald asked for clarification on the Planning Board's plans to amend Town Meeting Article 26 (Municipal Wind Facilities). Howard Sandler responded that it is their intention to propose an amendment to the Article on Town Meeting floor to remove Zoning Districts B (Marina) and C (industrial) from the Article, so that District H is the only district allowable to apply for a special permit for a municipal wind facility. The Planning Board's rationale is to get the bylaw passed by removing opposition. The Planning Board discussed the process of amending articles on Town Meeting floor and agreed to send a statement to the Town Moderator from Chairman Leslie-Ann Morse prior to the Annual Town Meeting (ATM).
Discussion of proposed water articles for ATM
o Sandy Bayne - Water Management Committee Water Article
o Tom Johnson - Petitioned Water Article
Sandy Bayne introduced Town Meeting Warrant Article 17 with Stephen Wasby and explained the rationale for the two-part article. She inquired how current zoning affects the protection of water in Eastham and issues of density. Mike Cole feels that the site plan approval process adequately deals with water supply. Howard Sandler, a former member of the Water Management Committee, inquired about nitrate levels. Mike Cole inquired about fire safety and feedback from the business community. Discussions also included the debt schedule, easements, and the pros and cons of having water districts and/or commissioners. Selectmen McDonald commented that this approach is a plan for the future that will likely include separate water commissioners. Sandy Bayne and Stephen Wasby left the meeting.
Tom Johnson presented his petitioned Town Meeting Warrant Article 34 to the Planning Board. Specifically, the multiple well component, and reasoning that, if his plan goes through, Orleans infrastructure will already be in Eastham, and able to be utilized by Eastham wells under existing permits. Discussions included the need for environmental permits, the difference in the gallons used per day and the cost/benefits of replacing wells, casings and pumps privately.
Local Comprehensive Plan
A brief discussion of the Local Comprehensive Plan took place. Mike Cole recommended coding or cross-referencing action items to reduce redundancy.
Calculation of Site Coverage
The Town Planner added a new section to the Site Plan Approval - Residential application that asks explicitly for the areas not contributing to site coverage. Mike Cole referred to the definition of site coverage. A brief discussion of volume occurred. Peter McDonald suggested that the Planning Board think about guidelines. Tom Johnson suggested requiring elevations to show a "cross-section" of the lot, from lot-line to lot-line rather than just the building.
Next Work Session
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 4 p.m.
" Discussion of Local Comprehensive Plan
" Discussion regarding calculation of site coverage
Adjournment
A MOTION to adjourn was made by Mike Cole and Seconded by Debbie Abbott.
The Vote: 7-0. In Favor: Andersen, Abbott, Cole, Morse, Nightingale, McDonald, Sandler.
Opposed: None.
Motion Passed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Nightingale, Clerk
Eastham Planning Board
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