TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
DRAFT Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 18, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 7:00 p.m. with The Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance:
Present: Derrick Wrisley, James Van Hoven, David Hislop, Olive Alexander, Thomas Stransky, Mark Walker, Nick Muller, Peggy R. Purdue-Staats, Secretary
Also present: Mark Hall, Kevin Hall, John Doyle, Gert Thorn, A. Shapiro, Sharon Boisen, and Lauren Murphy the TOE Code Enforcement Officer.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
On a motion by Mr. Hislop to accept the minutes of August 21, 2014, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the minutes are accepted and approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
Aye-7 No-0
New Business:
Tax Map #57.1-2-5.100 Cordelia Sand- Minor subdivision of property into 4 lots
Chairman VanHoven briefly reviewed the steps that Ms. Sand has taken in her quest to subdivide her property. He let the Board know that upon reviewing the zoning law with Bill Kissell, Ms. Sands’ current proposal falls under the jurisdiction of the Essex Planning Board.
Ms. Sands informed the Board that she would like to subdivide her property so she can sell the lot with her house on it, then build a smaller house for herself on a different lot. She would like the flexibility of being able to sell lots individually or together.
On a motion to declare the application complete by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the motion carried by unanimous vote, Aye-7 No-0.
Following this vote, it was pointed out that the Board cannot approve the subdivision until the APA either approves it or makes a non-jurisdictional declaration on the matter. Kevin Hall stated that he would be in contact with the APA in the near future.
On a motion to hold a public hearing on this application on October 16, 2014 by Mr. Hislop, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carried by unanimous vote, Aye-7 No-0.
Tax Map #40.73.11 CFES/Karen J. Dalton“ Site Plan Review “Fabrication and installation of kiosk outside of the CFES building
After a discussion about the function and form of the kiosk, on a motion to declare the application complete by Mr. Stransky, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
On a motion to hold a public hearing on October 16, 2014 by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Walker, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
Tax Map # 40.73.11 CFES/Karen J. Dalton“ Site Plan Review “Installation of signs on CFES building
On a motion to declare the application complete by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
On a motion to issue a permit as presented in the application by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
Tax Map #40.73-6-5 Elaine Jordan“ Site Plan Review “Demolition of 70’s addition and construction of a new addition on the Tea Garden, located at 2276 Main Street, Essex
John Doyle submitted a new rendering of the project because the height of the peak of the roof would have been too high in the original plan. The updated plan shows a gambrel roof. There was discussion of the importance of maintaining historical integrity when updating buildings in the Historic Overlay District of Essex.
On a motion to declare the application complete, contingent on information pertaining to exact chimney placement, by Mr. Stransky, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
On a motion to hold a public hearing on October 16, 2014, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
Old Business:
None
Report of the Chairman:
The Chairman advised that he is getting closer to completing the zoning revision.
Report of Zoning Officer:
The report of the Zoning Officer was distributed by Ms. Murphy prior to the meeting.
Mr. Stransky asked Ms. Murphy to clarify the meaning of green cemetery, as it seems there may be an application coming in regarding such a project. A green cemetery is a private cemetery without grave stones often used for nature walks.
Mr. Stransky also asked what the Davis’ and the Smeades were doing in regard to their shorelines. He doesn’t want the Board to approve applications that might interfere with the LCT’s plans to improve and expand the present ferry dock.
Public Comment: None
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Town of Essex Planning Board, on a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. by Mr. Stransky, seconded by Mr. Walker, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-7 No-0
Respectfully submitted by
Peggy R. Purdue-Staats, Secretary
