ORLEANS PLANNING BOARD
June 26, 2007 – Minutes
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Nauset Meeting Room at the Orleans Town Hall and after the Planning Board reorganization, the following members were present: Chairman: John Fallender; Vice-Chairman: Seth Wilkinson; Clerk: Paul O'Connor; Regular members: Kenneth McKusick; Sims McGrath; Associates: John Ostman; Gary Guzzeau. Planning Department representatives: George Meservey; John Jannell; Secretary: Karen Sharpless.
Also Present: Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller.
PLANNING BOARD REORGANIZATION
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Ken McKusick, the Planning Board voted for the following slate of officers for the Planning Board for FY ’08.
Chairman: John Fallender
Vice Chairman: Seth Wilkinson
Clerk: Paul O'Connor
Regular Members: Sims McGrath
Kenneth McKusick
Associate Members: John Ostman
Gary Guzzeau
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
CAPE COD COMMISSION LAND USE MAPPING INITIATIVE
Members of the Cape Cod Commission were introduced by Frank Hogan (Orleans representative to the Cape Cod Commission) and a discussion was held on Cape-wide Land Use Mapping and it was noted by John Lipman that the initiative is being produced in conjunction with the Barnstable County Regional Policy Plan. Herb Olsen was acknowledged as the Governor’s appointee to the Cape Cod Commission. The discussion covered a variety of topics including discretionary Developments of Regional Impact and how they are determined to be eligible based on each towns needs and preferences. It was noted that the threshold for determining a Development of Regional Impact could be different from one town to another. Discussions commenced on whether Orleans would want to have a designation as a Regional Economic
Center and the answer was “no”. It was noted that the mapping done by the Town of Orleans for the Orleans Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the mapping done by the Cape Cod Commission. Cape Cod Commission members stated their intent to work with each of the Cape towns in order to coordinate mapping efforts in order to adequately plan for Cape-wide wastewater, land use and zoning issues.
Wilkinson and McKusick left the meeting for previous commitments.
8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION - DOUGLAS NICKERSON - 110 BEACH RD
Chairman John Fallender turned this portion of the Planning Board meeting over to the previous Planning Board Chairman, Sims McGrath in deference to the fact that McGrath has presided over the previous Planning Board meetings for the Definitive Subdivision for Douglas Nickerson in regard to property located at 110 Beach Road. McGrath opened the continuation of the Definitive Subdivision public hearing for Douglas Nickerson for property located at 110 Beach Road.
John McElwee (FELCO) presented the Planning Board with a revised plan for 110 Beach Road which has incorporated changes required by the Conservation Commission in ongoing meetings that have dealt with wetland issues and access to both properties. McElwee noted that one of the lots consists of a panhandle which will be used for the septic system. The Planning Board members discussed the driveway access options with McElwee and noted that the wetlands could interfere with the options. McElwee indicated that the lot lines could be reconfigured if necessary, but noted that the applicant would prefer to keep them as is and maintain equality of the area of both lots. McElwee noted that the Board of Health has requested a chance to review this project despite the fact that no variances are required.
McGrath noted that as an elected member of the Board of Health, he will be reviewing this project. McGrath noted that the Planning Board has asked the applicant to obtain an official wetland delineation from the Conservation Commission. McGrath stated that the applicant must demonstrate that the panhandle can be used for access.
MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE: On a motion by Paul O'Connor seconded by John Fallender, the Planning Board voted to accept the application of Douglas Nickerson for property located at 100 Beach Road to extend the deadline for his Definitive Subdivision referred to in a document entitled, “Definitive Plan Review Extension Agreement for Final Action” to July 31, 2007.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
McGrath turned the meeting over to Chairman Fallender at the close of the public hearing continuation for Douglas Nickerson for property located at 110 Beach Road. .
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Wastewater Management Steering Committee Representative
MOTION: On a motion by John Fallender, seconded by Gary Guzzeau, the Board voted to appoint Sims McGrath as the Planning Board representative to the Wastewater Management Steering Committee.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Seth Wilkinson returned to the meeting.
Appointment of Community Preservation Committee Representative
After some discussion, the Planning Board decided to table a decision on appointing a representative to the Community Preservation Committee in order to determine the time commitment required for this appointment.
Boston Land Court and Barnstable County Registry of Deeds Signatures
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to authorize the Planning Board Chairman to sign plans for the Land Court and Barnstable County Registry of Deeds.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Moratorium on Road Takings
Meservey informed the Planning Board that a letter was received from John Kelly (Town Administrator) on behalf of the Board of Selectmen instituting a moratorium on road takings until 2010.
Planning Board Summer Schedule
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to cancel the Planning Board meetings scheduled for July 10, 2007 and August 14, 2007 unless an application is received that requires the Planning Board’s attention.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Update on Local Transportation Center Study
As the Orleans representative to the Transit Committee, John Jannell informed the Planning Board of a recent meeting to determine the feasibility of identifying, designing and constructing a transit facility in Orleans. Jannell noted that the study identified Orleans and Provincetown transit facilities as key to the success to transportation on the lower Cape. Jannell stated that the project would be funded by federal and state funds and input has been gathered on the feasibility of various sites for a transportation facility.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:10 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: ______________________________ DATE: _______________________
(Paul O'Connor, Clerk)
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