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Home My WebLink About2008-08-11 1~ Nantucket Planning Board d co , Minutes for the Meeting of Monday, August 11, 2008 7:00 PM Former Electric Company 2 Fairgrounds Road ::= ;- C'j N \0 -0 N W Present: Barry Rector (Chairman), Sylvia Howard (Vice-Chairman),]ohn McLaughlin, Nat Lowell and L'ii?da Williams Alternates: Diane Coombs and] ohn West Staff: Andrew Vorce (Director), Leslie Woodson Snell (Senior Planner), Thomas Broadrick (Land Use Planner), Catherine Ancero (Administrative Specialist) Public: See attachment I. Call to order: Chairman Barry Rector called the meeting to order. II. Approval of the agenda: A motion was made to approve the agenda, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. III. Minutes: · July 28, 2008 A motion was made to approve the minutes of]uly 28, 2008, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. IV. ANR's: · #7154 Sarah Helen Taylor Stephenson, Trustee, 4 Nantucket Avenue (Map 30 Parcel 148) · #7155 C'Scape Nominee Trust; Judith C. Dickinson & Jane Kelley King, 25 Nobadeer Avenue, Surfside (Map 80 Parcel 14) · #7156 Nancy E. Field & Michael Schulder, 33 Nonantum Avenue (Map 87 Parcel 49) . #7157 C. Jacqueline Seidel, 23 Pine Crest Drive (Map 68 Parcel 433) · #7158 Stephen & Debra Lawrence, 17 Allen's Lane (Map 55 Parcel 95) · #7159 Mathew K. Reinemo, Brinda Lane (Map 67 Parcels 315, 315.1 & 316.1) Discussion: Stephen & Debra Lawrence, 17 Allen's Lane (Map 55 Parcel 95): Ms. Williams was concerned if the gate had been removed and that the fence was in non-compliance with zoning. Mr. Broadrick stated that staff will inform the Zoning Enforcement Officer and that staff recommends endorsement and approval of this application. A motion was made to approve and endorse all of the ANR plans in accordance with the staff recommendation, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. Planning Board Minutes for Monday, August 11, 2008 V. Previous Plans: · #2976 Cedar Crest III, Form J-release of lots 629-633 A motion was made to endorse and approve the form J and to release lots 629-633, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. · #1351 Paul R. Harrington, Form J-re-signing A motion was made to approve the re-signing of the Form J, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. VI. Public Hearings: · #7084 WB Nantucket Holdings, 3 Arrowhead Drive, action deadline 08-30-08 (CONTINUED TO 08-25- 08) · #7133 Philip Minella, 72 North Liberty Street, action deadline 08-30-08 Representing: Richard Glidden and Dan Mulloy. The applicant has decided to reduce the number of lots to thirteen (13) with only three (3) of the lots to have second dwellings. Also the applicant has agreed to have a covenant and deed restrictions that there will be no further divisions of the lots. Structures on the property will be removed once construction begins. The subdivision will not have condominiums, cooperatives, nor duplexes. Mr. Glidden stated that the applicant will agree to withhold any construction for the last two lots until the Planning Board agrees that the applicant has met the conditions regarding the drainage system. Nil. Glidden believes all roadway construction for this subdivision will be finished within five years. Chairman Rector opened the floor to the public. Dick Brooks expressed concern about the second dwelling runoffs. Whit Gifford stated that he applauds Mr. Glidden and Dan Mulloy however he still has issues with the secondary dwellings; soils if contaminated; and the density of the area. Cormac Collier suggested that the Planning Staff use the same language from the Great Harbor Yacht Club decision regarding restrictions. "-\ motion was made to instruct staff to draft a decision as to what was discussed at tonight's meeting and keep the public hearing open, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. · #40-08 Hither Creek Boatyard, Inc., 20 North Cambridge Street, action deadline 10-12-08 (Note: Draft decision) Representing: Rick Beaudette. Mr. Beaudette stated that he and staff have been working together and have come to agreement of the number of boats that will be stored. Chairman Rector opened the floor to the public. Margaret Colley expressed concern about the number of boats being stored and questioned what type of boats will be stored. A motion was made to close the public hearing, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. Motion was made to approve and endorse the draft decision with minor changes as discussed and sign in the office, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. · #42-08 Westender Modification, 324 & 326 Madaket Road, action deadline 11-09-08 (Note; Draft decision) Representing: Andy Grennan. The applicant is proposing outdoor table service; selling wine and beer from his convenience store; and providing musical entertainment. The Board members discussed the outdoor service and agreed that it should end at 8:30 P.M.; no additional lighting is needed, only what is already in place; entertainment to be limited to upstairs only with windows closed; a cap on the alcohol sales in the convenience store; and that half of the 89 seating capacity would be allowed outside. Mr. Grennan stated that he will need to get approval from the Board of Selectmen for entertainment and state approval for a liquor license. Chairman Rector opened the floor to the public. Ken Giles, president of the Madaket Conservation Association said that Mr. Grennan knew about the Madaket Area Plan restriction stating that this property will not be allowed to be expanded for commercial use. Neal Whelden expressed concern about the noise level and would like to have the convenience store close at 8:00 P.M. Sylvia O'Donnell residing at 259 Madaket Road stated that outside dining and additional lighting will be disruptive. David Unrue, Cindy Gallagher, Christine Whelden support all of these objections. Ann Moran Jennings and Joe and Rachel Reenanburg and Andy Levine support the project. Numerous abutters spoke against the proposal. i\ motion was made to instruct staff to draft a positive decision with conditions discussed at tonight's meeting such as: hours of operation; number of seats; no outdoor amplified music; and the square footage of the area in the convenience store where the alcohol is going to be located. The Board continued this application to the August 25, 2008 meeting, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. 2 Planning Board Minutes for Monday, August 11, 2008 VII. Other Business: · Update Master Plan Chapter 41, Section 81-D, discussion Mr. Vorce discussed and reviewed the updated Master Plan Chapter 41, Section 81-D. The following are the issues that were reviewed and discussed, all of which the Planning Board members agreed upon: 1. Goals & Policies Statement . 8-29-05 - reviewed drafts & voted on statement . Shift from open space emphasis to housing as a priority . Focus on Zoning Bylaw revisions 1. Match existing development patterns 2. Identify & preserve character of existing development areas 3. Create zones for primarily industrial & commercial uses 4. See if Town & Country concepts are supported Conclusions based on 3 year process is that these concepts are supported by the public. 2. Land Use Plan Elements . Consistency with Town & Country locations . Creation of defined commercial districts . Improving predictability ( increasing by-right uses in appropriate locations. i.e. warehousing in industrial district) (prohibiting incompatible uses in mixed use districts. i.e. asphalt manufacturing in residential/mixed use district) . Seek overall reductions in density, which is consistent w / survey. Examples include: 3M, Pine Valley rezoning from RC-2 to R-I0 etc. Proposed Direction for Implementation: 1. Phase out RC-2, RC and LC 2. Phase out R-l, OIH, ALC and AH 3. Rename R districts from COD 4. Remove LUG districts from TOD 5. Continue Area Planning through NP&EDC, but not become completely dependent on them. 3. Housing . Ryan report from 2002 is being updated . Housing Production Plan is being updated by our office - due October. . Housing Planner position due to be filled. Proposed Direction for Implementation: 1. Nantucket should meet minimum ofl/2 % production schedule per year for the next 10 years. 4040x.005 = 20 units (valid until 2010 census released) 2. Housing Production Plan, which is updated every 5 years, WILL be the Housing element. 3. TON land made available for housing will be maximized. 4. Incentives to create housing in the Zoning Bylaw are ineffective and must change. This may mean additional dwelling units in certain locations & increasing by-right uses (accessory apt.) 5. Additional resources need to be made available. Need alternatives to Housing Bill. 6. Survey results were that TON provide incentives to private developers. Opportunities need to be available for public/private partnerships. 4. Economic Development . This section is highly related to Land Use. . Impediments to economic development in zoning, permitting process, licensing, transportation, access, housing, seasonality . Three largest sectors: - Retail 3 Planning Board Minutes for Monday, August 11, 2008 - Hospitality - Construction . Survey supports expansion of seasonal AND year round economics Proposed Direction For Implementation: 1. Revise MCD threshold by district 2. Remove "one size fits all" approach 3. Revise Home Occupation standards by district 4. Continue commercial zoning revisions to reduce competing uses & prioritize commercial use. 5. Target detailed area plans w/commercial zoning districts 1. Downtown 2. Mid-Island 3. Neighborhoods 6. Standards for Industrial & TEC districts 5. Natural & Cultural Resources At this point we have not received clear direction from the Board 1. Significant Natural Resource Areas iliOT covered in Open Space) - Support for One Big Beach - Controlled burns - Local control of Nantucket & Madaket Harbors & coastal waters - Wind Energy sites / Tidal - Wetlands - Beach Access - Dunes? Coastal protection - Oceans Bill - Habitats (plants & animals) - Ponds (over fish, preserve) - Moors - Creeks 2. Significant Cultural Resource Areas - Independence - Sustainability - Projects that promote benefits to Community - Arts & Entertainment - Museums · Inventory! 4 . Planning Board Minutes for Monday, August 11, 2008 3. Significant Historic Resource Areas - Old Historic Districts - Monuments - Individual Properties outside Old Historic District - Cemeteries (John) - Native American sites - Historically Significant Structures Proposed Direction for Implementation: 1. Expand ROH & SROH to be consistentw/ HDC 6. Open Space & Recreation . DCS Open Space & Recreation Plan has been approved, pending minor revisions. This plan will satisfy this section. - Pocket Parks 7. Services & Facilities . Capital planning is now forecasted. 8. Circulation . Long-Term Transportation Plan satisfies this element 9. Implementation . Development of warrant articles, functional plans · Annual Town Report (DRAFT)-discussion Mr. Vorce discussed the July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 Annual Town Report that is to be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office on August 15, 2008. Board members reviewed and a motion was made to approve the report, duly seconded and voted 5-0 in favor. VIII. Public Comments: No comments were made. IX. Adjournment: Chairman Rector adjourned the meeting at 11 :00 P.M. 5