PLANNING BOARD
JUNE 10, 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; Vice-Chairman: Seth Wilkinson.
Clerk: Paul O'Connor; Kenneth McKusick; Sims McGrath; Associates: Gary Guzzeau; Planning Department Staff: George Meservey; Secretary: Karen Sharpless. Also Present: Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller. Absent: John Ostman.
7:00 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED PLANNING BOARD FEES
Paul O'Connor read the legal ad for the following revised Planning Board Fee Schedule into the record.
Orleans Planning Board
Fee Schedule – Revised June 2008
Approval Not Required Plan $ 200.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 100.00
Preliminary Plan: $ 200.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 100.00
Definitive Plan: $ 500.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 200.00
Definitive Modification $ 200.00
Release of Covenant $ 100.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 50.00
Public Comments:
The only audience member was the Board of Selectmen liaison, Jon Fuller. No correspondence was received on this matter. Jon Fuller questioned whether the fees are comparable to other Cape Towns and was advised that the research was based on other Cape Town information as well as a determination of Planning Department staff time used to prepare for regulatory applications.
MOTION TO CLOSE EVIDENTIARY PORTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Planning Board voted to close the evidentiary portion of the public hearing for the revised Planning Board fees.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to close the public hearing and adopt the revised Planning Board fee schedule as follows:
Approval Not Required Plan $ 200.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 100.00
Preliminary Plan: $ 200.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 100.00
Definitive Plan: $ 500.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 200.00
Definitive Modification $ 200.00
Release of Covenant $ 100.00
Additional Lot Fee $ 50.00
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED – GEORGE & SUSAN DANIELS – 38 KENNETH LANE
Meservey noted that the Engineer, Tim Brady from East Cape Engineering has a meeting conflict and was unable to attend this meeting. Meservey stated that this Approval Not Required Plan for George and Susan Daniels at 14 Kenneth Lane proposes to remove a lot line from two separate building lots to create one lot. Meservey stated that the application meets all of the filing requirements for an Approval Not Required and does not create any new buildable lots. Meservey stated that the lot has sufficient road frontage on an accepted subdivision road.
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by Sims McGrath, the Planning Board voted to approve the Approval Not Required Plan for George & Susan Daniels for a Plan of land on Kenneth Lane, Orleans, MA, prepared by East Cape Engineering, Inc., scale 1” = 40’, dated May 9, 2008.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED – STEPHEN ELLIS – 30 BAKER’S POND ROAD
Wilkinson recused himself from the following discussion and the Chairman requested Gary Guzzeau to vote as a regular member for the application for Stephen Ellis at 30 Baker’s Pond Road.
John McElwee (FELCO Engineering) represented the applicant for the Approval Not Required for 30 Baker’s Pond Road. McElwee stated that the Approval Not Required proposal is to divide one lot into two lots. McElwee noted that there is an NSTAR electric easement crossing the property. McElwee stated that Lot 1 has 42,000 square feet and Lot 2 has 53,671 square feet of buildable upland and in excess of 150 of frontage on Baker’s Pond Road. Meservey noted that there is an embankment in the frontage which does not affect the fact that it is considered viable frontage. McElwee noted that no buildings can be constructed within the easement, only up to the line (there are no setback requirements from that line). In a discussion of the property, Sims McGrath reminded the Planning
Board that in approving an Approval Not Required, the Planning Board is not affirming the buildability of the lot and Meservey added that the Planning Board is affirming the adequacy of access to the property. In a discussion regarding construction within easements, Meservey stated that the Electric Company has the right to keep easement areas sufficiently cleared enough for them to supply power.
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Planning Board voted to approve the Approval Not Required Plan for Stephen Ellis for a Plan of land at 30 Baker’s Pond Road, Orleans, MA, prepared by FELCO, Inc., scale 1” = 40’, dated May 19, 2008.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Wilkinson rejoined the meeting at this point.
OLD BUSINESS
Population Trends
Using various charts and graphs, Meservey explained various population statistics including age demographics, school enrollment through the various grade levels, in Orleans as well as Cape wide. It was noted that according to local and Federal census information gleaned from Town Clerks in the various Cape towns, the overall population on Cape Cod has fallen approximately 6% since 2004, with differing positive and negative percentages for each town. It was noted that Orleans’ population has remained relatively level since 2004. The Planning Board discussed other charts and graphs related to water usage in town and how to determine future planning guides. The Planning Board agreed to discuss the topic at future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
McGrath informed the Planning Board of his new appointment as Chairman of the Board of Health and stated that draft copies of the proposed nutrient loading regulations will be distributed to the Planning Board in the near future for review and comment. McGrath noted that the Board of Health is responsible for the management of its own regulations which are not ratified by town meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Planning Board was informed about a Pleasant Bay Alliance Symposium regarding the new outer beach break on Thursday, June 26, 2008.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 12, 2008
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 12, 2008.
VOTE: 4-0-1 The motion passed by a majority. (Seth Wilkinson abstained).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 27, 2008
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 27, 2008.
VOTE: 4-0-1 The motion passed by a majority. (Seth Wilkinson abstained).
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to adjourn at 8:18 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: ______________________________ DATE: _______________________
(Paul O'Connor, Clerk)
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