PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 22, 2008 - 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. Present: Chairman: John Fallender; Clerk: Paul O'Connor; Kenneth McKusick; Associate: John Ostman. Planning Department Staff: George Meservey; Secretary: Karen Sharpless. Also Present: Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller.
Absent: Vice-Chairman: Seth Wilkinson; Sims McGrath; Associate: Gary Guzzeau.
John Fallender requested that John Ostman vote as a Regular member for this meeting in the absence of Sims McGrath and Seth Wilkinson.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED - ROSALIE NADEAU - 259 TONSET ROAD
Phillip Scholomiti (Ryder & Wilcox) stated that the Approval Not Required plan for Rosalie Nadeau is for property at 259 Tonset Road (on the easterly side of Nadeau path). Scholomiti stated that the property is zoned as residential and this plan is for the combination of two lots into one lot with adequate frontage.
Meservey stated that this plan meets the Approval Not Required filing requirements and it is the intention of the owner to build under §164-22.a.7 which will allow for a better location for a dwelling.
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Planning Board voted to authorize the Planning Board Chairman to endorse the Approval Not Required plan prepared for Thomas H. Nadeau and Rosalie S. Nadeau, dated March 25, 2008, scale 1” = 30’, prepared by Ryder and Wilcox Inc.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
REQUEST FOR A RELEASE OF COVENANT – ELSIE MARY HOPKINS BARNETT AND JANE HOPKINS ORSINI - 98, 100 & 102 PORTANIMICUT ROAD
Meservey stated that all of the conditions for the property situated at 98, 100 & 102 Portanimicut Road for Elsie Mary Hopkins Barnett and Jane Hopkins Orsini have been met including town water to Lots 1B and 2B, a fire hydrant on Portanimicut Road, a new septic system on Lot 2A and the construction of a gravel road in the panhandle of Lots 1B and 2B, and it would be appropriate to completely release the lots. Meservey noted that the Covenant fee was submitted by the applicants.
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to authorize the Planning Board Chairman to sign the Complete Release of Covenant for Elsie Mary Hopkins Barnett and Jane Hopkins Orsini for Lots 1A, 1B and 2A situated at 98, 100 and 102 Portanimicut Road on a plan prepared for Elsie Mary Hopkins Barnett and Jane Hopkins Orsini, dated June 26, 2006, scale 1” = 40’, prepared by Ryder and Wilcox Inc.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Orleans Improvement Association Annual Meeting
Meservey updated the Planning Board on an upcoming meeting with the Orleans Improvement Association on April 24, 2008 at which time there will be a discussion on infrastructure improvements including the Village Center District.
Erosion Control Bylaw Public Hearing
Fallender updated the Planning Board on the upcoming Erosion Control Bylaw public hearing to be held by the Board of Selectmen on April 23, 2008.
Town Meeting Preparation
The Planning Board discussed the presentation of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and proposed zoning bylaws at the Annual Town Meeting starting May 12, 2008.
NEW BUSINESS
Cancellation of May 13, 2008 Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board agreed to cancel their regularly scheduled meeting on May 13, 2008 due to a possible conflict if the Annual Town Meeting is held on multiple nights.
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by John Ostman, the Planning Board voted to cancel the May 13, 2008 Planning Board meeting.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Planning Board briefly discussed the following articles:
- Article from The Atlantic.com entitled, “The Next Slum”, dated April 13, 2008
- Article from the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Out With the Old: Storied Mansions Fall in Greenwich”, dated April 12, 2008
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 8, 2008
MOTION: On a motion by Ken McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Board voted to approve the minutes of April 8, 2008.
VOTE: 3-0-1 The motion passed by a majority. (John Ostman abstained).
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by John Ostman, the Board voted to adjourn at 7:23 p.m.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: ______________________________ DATE: _______________________
(Paul O'Connor, Clerk)
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