PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 8, 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; Sims McGrath; Kenneth McKusick; Associate: Gary Guzzeau. Planning Department Staff: George Meservey; Secretary: Karen Sharpless. Also Present: Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller. Absent: Associate: John Ostman
REVIEW OF PLANNING BOARD FEES
The Planning Board discussed the current subdivision fee schedule in an effort to determine whether the fees cover the costs associated with subdivision activity. It was noted that the Planning Board has the authority to raise subdivision fees after a public hearing is held for public input. Fuller stated that the Board of Selectmen is limited in increasing fees by 5% and must hold public hearings and obtain a vote of the town meeting. Fallender noted that the Planning Board fees have not been reviewed since 2006.
Approval Not Required Fees
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Ken McKusick, the Planning Board voted to maintain the Approval Not Required fees at $200.00 for the initial fee and $100.00 for each additional lot.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Preliminary Subdivision Plan Fees
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to maintain the Preliminary Subdivision Plan fees at $200.00 for the initial fee and $100.00 for each additional lot.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Definitive Subdivision Plan Fees
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to set the Definitive Subdivision Plan fees at $500.00 for the initial fee and $200.00 for each additional lot.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Covenant / Bond Release
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor, the Planning Board voted to raise the fee for a Covenant/Bond Release to $100.00.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Covenant / Bond Release for Additional Lots
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Kenneth McKusick, the Planning Board voted to maintain the additional lot fee for a Covenant/Bond Release at $50.00.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Modification to a Definitive Subdivision
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by Sims McGrath, the Planning Board voted to maintain the fee for a Modification to a Definitive Subdivision at $200.00.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
Tree Hearing Fees
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Planning Board voted to - no charge set for tree hearings.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION: Meservey will arrange a public hearing in order for the Planning Board to gain public comment on the proposed Planning Board fees.
ZONING ARTICLES
Report on Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Fallender gave a report on a joint meeting of a couple of Planning Board members with the Architectural Review Committee on the proposed zoning bylaw regarding size and bulk requirements on single-family homes. The Planning Board agreed that this would have a limited impact on the workload of the Architectural Review Committee and would only be an advisory opinion to assist the Zoning Board of Appeals in the decision making process. Wilkinson noted that the Architectural Review Committee will not be holding a public hearing, but their comments will be heard through the public meeting process. O’Connor noted the reluctance stated by the Architectural Review Committee in participating in the review of single family residences. Wilkinson stated that this would not be a complicated
process for the Architectural Review Committee. Meservey stated that the level of review would only involve two elements of the design criteria (scale & massing and bulk). McKusick indicated that the Architectural Review Committee would need to clarify the reasons for their opposition to being involved in the review process indicated by the proposed bylaw. Fuller indicated his opinion that the Planning Board should move forward on this bylaw. The Planning Board agreed that this is an appropriate bylaw and noted that the Architectural Review Committee is only being asked for an advisory opinion for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Presentation of Proposed Zoning Bylaws to Board of Selectmen
Meservey stated that the three proposed zoning articles have been included in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 2008 tentatively listed as Articles 22, 23 & 24, as well as the Soil Erosion Control Bylaw tentatively listed as Article 27. Meservey noted that a public hearing by the Board of Selectmen on the Erosion Control Bylaw has been postponed.
CAPE COD WATER PROTECTION COLLABORATIVE
The Planning Board discussed a memorandum from the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative dated April 4, 2008 and reviewed a list of seven scenarios based on growth impacts from sewering. McGrath noted that there will be changes to the regulations in the future.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 25, 2008
MOTION: On a motion by Paul O'Connor, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to approve the minutes of March 25, 2008.
VOTE: 4-0-1 The motion passed by a majority. (Kenneth McKusick abstained).
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: ______________________________ DATE: _______________________
(Paul O'Connor, Clerk)
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