HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-5-15 AGENDA
Nantucket Land Bank Commission
Special Meeting of May 15, 2023
113 Madaket Road,Nantucket,MA
CALL TO ORDER: 4:30 P.M.
A. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
1. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
a. 113 Madaket Road—Planning Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
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The Group walked the newly created road and discussed the pros and cons of maintaining or
closing the southwest connection to Madaket Road. The consensus was to maintain this existing
historic access route. The Group continued walking to the primary boat access. This is where
anglers typically park and launch boats to access the pond. There was discussion about the best
ways to fix the ruts caused by erosion,reduce stormwater flow into the pond and improve the road.
Ideas that were considered included smoothing the road, installing water bars to direct stormwater
away from the pond, installing a small 2-tiered dinghy rack for boat storage, and creating a safer
more functional parking area for fishermen who drive their boats to the site on a trailer.
Ms. Freeman explained that she and her staff were working with Nantucket Engineering to
improve parking and trail access around the pond.
CONSENSUS was to remove the privet bushes on either side of the driveway and cut back
vegetation. An engraved boulder referencing Maxcy Pond will be placed to mark the entrance to
the property.Various improvements will be implemented in the area typically providing access for
anglers. Staff will research the possibility of restoring the pre-existing road that led to the pond.
This property provides a unique view of and access to a pond which has great significance to the
angling community as well as the public in general. The Land Bank Commission was generally in
support of any improvements that enhanced fishing activities along with public visitation and
enjoyment.
ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made by Commissioner Jelleme and duly seconded by
Commissioner Donato, it was unanimously VOTED to adjourn at 5:35 p.m.
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Attested to: (aA L Id
n . Reinh d, Secretary
Accepted,Approved, and Released by the VOTE
of the Commission this 23rd day of May 2023.
Neil Paterson, Chairman