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Wellfleet Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting of April 3, 2002
Town Hall Hearing Room
Present: Dennis O Helen Miranda Wilson, Alfred Pickard, Gerald Parent
Excused: Rex Peterson, Assistant Town Administrator
Chair O
Discussion of Article 33 on Town Meeting Warrant with Jan Plaue of the Open Space Committee. Ms. Plaue returned as promised (see minutes of March 6, 2002) to present information on the five parcels of town-owned land which Open Space Committee proposes to Williams Pond: Ms. Plaue stated that the assessed value is $428,200 and that its location in the Park contributes to its value. Helen Wilson, having done a site visit, described the terrain as very steep between the high (.83 acres upland) and low areas; she added that she was unsure whether Section 40B (on affordable housing) would allow access through anyone elseChequessett Neck Road: Plaue stated that the land is mostly high, across the street from low land, which presents a concern about septic systems if developed. She added that the assessment is $65,000 and that ConsCom would like to have this land protected.
Drummer Cove Marsh: In the brief discussion of this parcel, it was noted that the land was low.
Paine Hollow Road: Here, Plaue explained, there is a little more wetland than high land. Lisa Brown commented that almost an acre is buildable; Helen Wilson stated her surprise that it was classified as upland, since she felt it was low and wet; the Chair, however, asserted that it was definitely dry to the east of driveway. Plaue stated that the neighbor does not have the right to have a driveway on the land but stated that there was not clear information on this. The Chair asked whether it would be better for the town to offer it for sale to allow this access and place a conservation restriction on it. Gerry Parent added that this would put it back on the tax rolls.
Gull Pond Road: Ms. Plaue commented that at the ConsCom meeting on the parcels, the person who lives across the road from this parcel and who, therefore, has interest in keeping it open, stated that the property would be destroyed if building were attempted.
Plaue concluded her discussion by stating that the town has Helen Wilson commented that putting this land under ConsCom control represented an extra layer of protection, additional to their wetlands protection. She asked Ms. Plaue if Open Space had met since last Tuesday and was told it had not.
Plaue described possible uses of the different parcels. Mark Berry inquired to determine that people were not restricted from using them.
Chair O(At this point, Ms. Plaue was obliged to leave the meeting to attend another.)
Helen Wilson stated that environmental regulations sit on every piece of property and that, in a sense, there doesnDavid Wright pointed out that the proposal was being brought to Planning Board by two town committees, ConsCom and Open Space, and asked whether the Board did not trust their judgment. Chair ODrummer Cove Marsh: Discussion comments follow:
Lisa BrownAlfred PickardMark BerryGerry ParentHelen WilsonChairHelen Wilson had previously moved that Planning Board concur with the Open Space Committee4 Williams Pond: It was commented that there was an access problem; discussion follows:
Helen WilsonMark BerryHelen WilsonLisa BrownGerry ParentHelen WilsonAlfred PickardDavid WrightGerry ParentDavid WrightChair OChair O250 Gull Pond Road:
Helen WilsonGerry ParentOChequessett Neck area (7 parcels): Discussion noted that the parcels are divided between upland and lowland:
Gerry ParentAlfred PickardHelen WilsonChair OAlfred PickardAlfred Pickard moved and Lisa Brown seconded that the Board concur with Open Space CommitteeGerald Parent moved and Chair Owith Open Space CommitteeSigning Subdivision Plans: Helen Wilson reported on her Ethics Committee research into board members signing subdivision plans if they have not been in attendance for discussion. Her findings were (1) any absence from discussion because of conflict of interest prevents signing the plan and (2) any absence for illness, etc. prevents both voting and signing. To certify the plan, the people signing it must be a majority of the people who voted on it (Section 81L of Subdivision Control Law). She also had gathered information on two other questions:
It is legal to be lobbied by people outside of meetings, but not to the point of intimidation.
It is discretionary whether one leaves the room when recusing oneself, but it is better to do so.
Minutes, Announcements, and Mail:
Minutes of 3/6/02Minutes of 3/20/02The Chair announced a Town PlannersMail included a letter from Lezli Rowell on Affordable Accessory Dwelling Units, a copy of the Town of TruroTown Meeting Preparation: It was decided that for Town Meeting on Monday, April 22, Lisa Brown would prepare to present Planning BoardMcClellan Law Case: The Chair mentioned the summons received on the McClellan case and stated that the attorneys were supposed to have something on file by the middle of the week.
Lisa Brown moved and Mark Berry seconded adjournment. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Frances J. Castillo, Assistant to the R. Dennis O Committee Secretary
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