HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Economic Development Commission Minutes - March 31, 2008_201402060750272783MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NANTUCKET PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
7:00 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008
(This meeting is in place of our April meeting due to ATM)
2 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD
9 Members Present: Brian Chadwick (Left @ approx. 8:45), David Gray, Michael
Kopko, Nat Lowell, John McLaughlin, Barry Rector, Frank Spriggs, Jeff Willett,
Linda Williams
Staff Present: Andrew Vorce, T. Michael Burns, Leslie Snell, Jeromette Hicks
Audience Present: Dual Macintyre (T.N.A.P. W.G.), Patty Roggeveen, Bill Hunter,
Rick Atherton, Harvey Young, Peter Brace (Independent), Josh Balling (I&M)
I. Call to Order Chairman Rector called the meeting to order at 7:05.
II. Establishment of Quorum The Chairman declared a quorum was present.
III. Approval of Agenda
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the agenda, as submitted.
The vote was unanimous.
IV. Approval of Minutes: Approval: Meeting of Feb. 4, 2008
Approval: Meeting of Feb. 19, 2008
Approval: Meeting of Feb. 27, 2008
Approval: Meeting of Mar. 3, 2008
Approval: Meeting of Mar. 10, 2008
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the minutes of Feb. 4, Feb. 19,
Feb. 27, Mar. 3 and Mar. 10, 2008, as submitted.
The vote was unanimous.
V. Public Comment: None
VI. Action / Discussion Items
A. Action / Discussion: Tom Nevers Area Plan
The discussion included:
Excellent job, a lot of outreach to the residents, well written, easy to read
& understand
Adding reference for: Tom Nevers being the alternate site, accepted by
the State, for the sewer beds located currently in Sconset.
Recommend moving the bus stop at Tom Nevers Road & Milestone
Road, for safety reasons.
NRTA unable to extend bus service along Tom Nevers Road at this time.
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the Tom Nevers Area Plan, as
amended.
The vote was unanimous.
B. Discussion: Tim Soverino / Review of RC&D 5 year Plan
Continued to the June meeting, due to a family emergency.
C. Action / Discussion: Downtown Traffic Study
The discussions, motions made & votes on the following
recommendations included:
1.1 & 1.2 Oak Street Circulation
Any changes would cause more gridlock
Try the change to see how it would work
Curbs and sidewalks discussed
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove 1.1 & 1.2 from the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was five (5) in favor and four (4) Frank Spriggs,
Brian Chadwick, Nat Lowell, Barry Rector opposed.
Point-of-Order by Jeff Willett Answered
2/3 Vote on a document = Approval
Majority Vote on a document = Acceptance
Majority Vote needed to Remove or Add Wording
The Downtown Circulation and Ferry Access Improvement Study was
“Accepted” by the NP&EDC on March 10, 2008 with a unanimous vote.
1.3 Candle & Salem Streets Stop Sign
Stop sign might help to eliminate some of the back-up
Give it a try
Leave as is in the Implementation Strategy by consensus
1.4 Francis & Washington Streets Stop Sign
This is premature
Look at the situation for a season after the GHYC is up and
running
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove 1.4 from the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
1.5 Broad & Federal Streets Install Bulb – Clarification
Proposed for left hand side of Broad Street traveling toward the
SSA
1.6 Close Main Street
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove 1.6 from the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
2.1 Parking in the Core District
Put angled painted corners to show beginning and ending of
spaces
No paint on cobblestones, bricks or granite
No lines on Main Street
Carefully study this idea
The motion was made by Nat Lowell and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to add “delineate the beginning
and ending limits” and “segments” also “2009”, Planning
and DPW staff will coordinate to review the appropriate
locations to”, “the beginning and end of” and “segments” to
the Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
5.3 Widening Sidewalks
Premature idea and Needs further study & planning
Not premature and specific locations are included in the Study
SSA maybe making some changes, so wait to see what they do
A&P parking lot may have changes also
Sidewalks are not handicapped accessible
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove the first two bullet
points from the Implementation Strategy.
The vote was one (1) Michael Kopko in favor and eight (8)
opposed.
The motion fails.
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to defer action on the first two
bullet points and approve the last two for implementation.
The vote was unanimous.
5.4 Pedestrian Connection from SSA
Concept is admirable, but not feasible
Can’t happen until ownership issues are settled
May complicate on-going negotiations
Or may give even more credibility to the BOS during
negotiations
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to add “Continue to explore the
feasibility to implement” and “and all abutting property
owners” to 5.4 of the Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
7.1 Information Center / Map Kiosk
Any idea must go through the Visitors Services and HDC for
approvals
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to accept 7.1 as written in the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
7.2 Gateway
Concept of an entrance not a gateway / arch
Possible signage, light posts at key reference points
Signs etc. would all need approval from the HDC
Don’t “Disney-fy” Nantucket
Need to make the waterfront “pretty”
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove 7.2 from the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was two (2) in favor and six (6) opposed.
The motion fails.
7.3 Unified Landscape
Conceptual drawings not appropriate for Nantucket
If State & Fed. Funding (TIP) is used, would have to follow
some standards
Need to keep curb heights low
The motion was made by Michael Kopko and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to add “Adopt a generalized” and
“appropriate for” to 7.3 of the Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
8.2 Preferred Traffic & Truck Routes
Drivers from off Island need to be educated as to the truck routes
On-Island contacts should meet these trucks at the boat
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to add the language of “and
continue to improve the” to the first line of 8.2
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was unanimous.
Brian Chadwick left the meeting at approx. 8:45 PM
8.6 Carpools On-Street Parking
The motion was made by Nat Lowell and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby vote to remove 8.6 from the
Implementation Strategy.
The vote was six (6) in favor and two (2) opposed.
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the Downtown Traffic Study and the
Implementation Strategy Memo with edits dated March 25, 2008.
The vote was unanimous.
VII. Report Items*
A. Director's Report
B. Transportation Planner's Report
There is a Mass Highway Public Hearing @ 6:00PM on April 17, 2008
on the 25% design of Nobadeer Bike Path.
There may also be a joint meeting earlier on April 17th of the NP&EDC
and County Commissioners concerning the Hummock Pond Bike Path.
The motion was made by Frank Spriggs and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby approve the revised alignment that avoids
realignment of a section of Cliff Road be used to implement the
extension of the Cliff Road Bike Path.
The vote was unanimous.
VIII. Other Business
IX. Adjournment
The motion was made by Linda Williams and seconded that the
NP&EDC does hereby adjourn the meeting.
The vote was unanimous.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:30PM.