Planning Board Meeting Minutes August 26th, 2010
Members Present: Maggie Leonard; co-chair, Larry Klein and Bridget Krans
Public Present: Brian Domina (Berkshire Regional Planning) Linda Thorpe (Monterey town Clerk)
Meeting to order: 7:13PM
Brian Domina of Berkshire Regional Planning- Two categories of issues that need to be taken into account. 1- The feasibility of sights and interest of carriers 2- what are the land restrictions of that area. Restrictions that may need to be taken into consideration are wet lands, agricultural etc. Brian had some maps made revolving around restraints that are in the current Monterey bylaws. Each map showed specific restrictions and then removed any areas that would not work.
Bylaw discussion- Larry spoke with an engineer who stated that he felt that three towers would cover the entire town. It was Larry's opinion that the board should designate the entire town as an overlay district. Maggie felt that the entire town was not a great idea and suggested choosing more sights with the future in mind. A propagation analysis needs to be completed. Brian thought that it would be good for it to show every sight in town that would be viable. The board would also like to know the reasons for a sight to work or not. The board would like to invite AT&T to attend the next meeting. The board will make a request that they put up escrow money to fund a propagation analysis under 53g and to hire a consultant that the board approves. Mark Hutchins is an engineer that the board would feel
comfortable using. Brian stated that the board needed to look into whether or not the board needed to put the job of consulting up for bid. The selection of the sights needs to be a parallel approach. The board will overlay the areas deemed to be scientifically appropriate with Monterey land restrictions.
What's next- Larry will contact AT&T to request that they come to the September 23rd meeting. The board will have an analysis done and then compare that with the maps that Brian has done and will then discuss which areas appear appropriate.
Linda Thorpe Town Clerk- Linda reiterated with the board the importance of keeping a hard copy of the minutes and any information that was collected during a meeting. This includes but is not limited to maps, applications etc. Linda also explained that any meeting not regularly scheduled has to be posted with an agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Mail opened- Invitations to BRPC annual meeting, retaining wall permit on Lake Garfield granted.
Special Permit- Robert Johnson of Cambridge Ma, property on 2 Elephant Rock road .They would like to construct a basement to winterize the cottage and add one bedroom and one bathroom. A screened in porch is also proposed. The proposed work does not enlarge the foot print of the house. A new septic was approved for a three bedroom house and there is an existing well. The proposed change would not increase the non conforming nature. 1st floor 785 square feet, the basement will be 178.5 square feet of livable space. Total square footage will be 963.5. Maggie, Larry and Bridget did not have any problems with the plans. It will be revisited at the next meeting on September 9th for those members that were not present.
Meeting adjourned: 9:00PM.
Submitted by Bridget Krans
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