***** UNAPPROVED MINUTES *****
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at
Gary Girard Betty Hubbard
Jean Macgregor-Brown Barry
Not present:
Victor Calabretta
Andrew Kallfelz – arrived at
Also present:
Lisa Bryer, AICP – Town Planner
Cinthia Reppe – Recording Clerk
A.Lauriston Parks – Town Solicitor
Michael Gray – Town Engineer
Peter Brockmann – Attorney
Varjoun Karentz
A motion was made by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Girard to accept the minutes with the following change:
Page 2 last paragraph, first sentence add greater than an acre triggers this ordinance.
So unanimously voted. Commissioners Hubbard and Kallfelz abstain.
II. Correspondence-nothing at this time
1.
III. Citizen’s Non Agenda Item-nothing at this time
IV. Reports
1. Town Planner’s Report
2. Chairpersons report
Commissioner Girard invited the Planning Commission to attend the meeting on Sept 22nd.
3. Town Committees
a. Harbor
b.
c. Buildings and Facilities
d. Others
4. Sub Committees
V.
Old
Business
Commissioner Girard asked the
Planning Commission to take item 2 before 1 since the solicitor is present at
this time.
1. Zoning
Ordinance Amendment related to Excavation within
Town Solicitor Larry Parks
explained the proposed ordinance amendment related to Excavation within
Commissioner Girard made a motion to recommend this to the Town Council, this was seconded by Commissioner Hubbard. Commissioner Holland wanted an exclusion made for the Town Tree Warden. Commissioner Girard amended the motion to include the changes and Commissioner Kallfelz seconded the motion. So voted:
Gary Girard – Aye Andrew Kallfelz – Aye
Barry Holland – Aye Betty Hubbard – Aye
Motion carries by a vote of 4-0
2. Jay S. Bilow - Zoning Ordinance Section 314 Sub-District A Review, High Groundwater Table and Impervious Layer Overlay District, Plat 15, Lot 234, Proposal for new house on Mizzen Avenue, Recommendation to Zoning Board – Continued
Attorney
Peter Brockmann made a presentation to the Planning
Commission regarding this application.
Mr. Brockmann said that all of the questions
that the Planning Commission had at the last meeting have been addressed. The questions about the distance from the neighbors pool, the closet in the sitting room upstairs, the
detail added to the drawing of the house and on site plan, and the fill has
been completely eliminated. The well was
moved off of the property line, it is 15 ft from neighbors well, and the house
was moved further north by 4 feet. They stepped the slab
so it mirrors the natural grade of the property.
Commissioner
Hubbard asked about the glass doors shown in the den and asked how many bedroom
ISDS was approved by DEM. It has a 2 bedroom ISDS
approval and there is a deed restriction for the 2 bedroom. Mr. Brockmann said there will be no heat in
this room either.
Commissioner
Hubbard asked if this is a wall on the site plan, the land surveyor xxxxxxx explained the retaining wall. Commissioner Kallfelz made a motion to send a
positive recommendation to the zoning board and it was seconded by Commissioner
Holland. So voted:
Gary Girard – Aye Betty Hubbard – Aye
Andrew Kallfelz – Aye Barry Holland – Aye
Motion carries by a vote of 4-0
.
VI. New Business
Commissioner Girard explained that this item will be struck from our agenda and handled administratively.
1.
Proposed Amendment to Section 70-81 of the Code of
Ordinance regarding parking at Town
Ambulance Barn,
2.
Beavertail Light Station Use Plan – Review of Proposal
by
Varjoun Karentz made a presentation to the Planning Commission and handed out an outline to the Planning Commisison.
Mr. Karentz said the keepers house on the inside is in excellent condition but the basement is in very bad condition.
Their plan would be to move the custodian to the second floor and put a kitchen in so therefore the museum could expand. It’s easier to expand the museum on the ground floor.
Commissioner Hubbard is amazed at what a wonderful museum it is.
Commissioner Kallfelz asked who does the landscaping, the state does the mowing and the caretaker takes care of the gardens.
What are the responsibilities of the town asked Commissioner Kallfelz? Mr. Karenetz said they (the association contacts the town.) Frank has talked to the town administrator about getting some labor help to install some roof shingles that the association purchased.
Town Planner Lisa Bryer said a lot of work has gone into this plan and the association has done a lot with it. It is an aggressive plan but that’s good. The town should support the plan but there is going to be a change in policy since the town does not put any money into it now.
Mr. Karentz will identify a series of items that the town can participate in, anything from septics etc. any kind of money. The visitors that come to the museum also support our local businesses.
Commissioner Girard this is one of the most beautiful places around.
If no body steps forward the state will auction it off possibly. Since the Coast Guard left the light house the association has been responsible for renovations.
A motion was made by Commissioner
Kallfelz and seconded by Commissioner Hubbard to adjourn the meeting at
Attest:
Cinthia Reppe This meeting was recorded in 1 micro-cassette.