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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.