Planning Board Public Meeting
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Judge Welsh Hearing Room, Town Hall,
Provincetown, MA 02657
Members Present: Anne Howard, Kevin Rich and David Martin
Members Excused: Ellen Battaglini and Howard Burchman
Staff Present: Doug Taylor, Building Commissioner and
Maxine Notaro, Permit Coordinator
Meeting was called
to order at 7:05 p.m.
Planning Board
member Winthrop Smith resigned as of December 1, 2005
Request for Approval Not Required
William N. Rogers
ll on behalf of Thomas R. Burke et al & Kay Halle et al, 14 West Vine
Street and 27 Tremont Street to exchange a portion of land.
Kevin Smith made a motion to endorse (P-05-1233A) ANR. David Martin
seconded and it passed 3:0:0.
Request for Approval Not Required
William N. Rogers
ll on behalf of Town of Provincetown, Off Winslow Street and 5 Holway Avenue to
combine parcel 4 to 5 Holway Ave property.
Preliminary plan
was revised on December 3, 2005 to include drainage easement at the request of
Town Counsel.
David Martin made
a motion to endorse (P05-1855 revised Dec. 3, 2005). Kevin Smith seconded and
it passed 3:0:0.
Request for Approval Not Required
Pre-Application Meeting
John McElwee of
Felco, Inc. on behalf of Richard A. Oppen Investment Trust, 9 Oppen Lane for a
division of one parcel into three lots with no new ways created.
Site visit today at 4:00 p.m. Anne Howard apologized for not being able
to attend. Kevin Smith was only member to attend.
Preliminary plan has been revised into four lots instead of 3. One lot
contains an existing structure. After doing research, it was discovered that a
section of Point Street was abandoned via 1994 Special Town Meeting and new
plan reflects those boundaries. All 3 lots front Point Street.
Anne Howard asked that record reflect that Planning Board received 4
letters in opposition to original preliminary plan of 3 lots. Anne Howard
expressed concern that lot 3 seeks minimum frontage on Point Street. She also
stated that although plan meets all criteria for ANR endorsement, there is
concern that Point Street is a really narrow street. Doug Taylor agreed and
stated that he sees potential conservation issues on lot 4. Anne Howard
requested another site visit be scheduled to make sure that all members attend
and are adequately informed especially due to public opposition. John McElwee
of Felco, expressed his displeasure with this request stating that he has done
all that is required and met the burden of proof but agreed to a site visit
scheduled for December 16, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
Ellen Battaglini’s term expires at the end of 2005 and will be asked to
extend her service on the board.
Winthrop Smith needs to be
replaced on the Community Preservation Committee.
Discussion with
Martha Hevenor on Bylaws
In-depth discussion on Category 3 issues and Martha’s proposed changes.
David Martin made a motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Lutsky
Phyllis Lutsky
Recording Secretary