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Monday, August 29, 2022, at 3:30PM
Hybrid Meeting
Hal Minis, Chair, convened the Brewster Vision Planning Committee via remote participation with members: Sharon
Tennstedt, Vice Chair, Amanda Bebrin, Suzanne Kenney, Patricia Hess, and Alex Wentworth were present. Andi Gesner
and Fran Schofield were absent. A quorum was determined.
Also present: Jon Idman, Sharon Rooney, and Ellen Murphy
The Chair read the Recording or Taping Notification: This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to
Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with
applicable law. This means that members of the public body may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In
person attendance will be at the meeting location listed above, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body
may attend remotely. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, and public participation in any
public hearing conducted during this meeting shall be by remote means only.
To submit public comment or questions to the Vision Planning Committee, please email: brewplan@brewster-ma.gov.
• Review and approval of August 15th meeting minutes:
Sharon made a motion to approve the August 15th meeting minutes, Amanda seconded the motion, a roll call
was taken, and the August 15th meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
• Review draft LCP by Tighe & Bond, including public comments on LCP overview & draft Action Plan
Hal informed the Committee that after a discussion with the Town Administrator the timeline will continue with
the goal to present the LCP at Town meeting in November, however the date for the hearing with the Select
Board and the Planning Board has some flexibility. Town Administration suggested the hearing be held prior to
the closing of the warrant for Town meeting. Tentatively it would be the week of October 10th because the
warrant closes on Monday, October 17th. This would provide the Committee with the opportunity to review the
entire document and finalize. Hal suggested a subgroup consisting of Hal Minis, Chair, Sharon Tennstedt, Vice
Chair, Jon Idman, Town Planner and Ellen Murphy Planning Department Administrative Assistant to take notes
at the meeting and meet to review the final draft. Once finalized it will be sent out to the Committee to discuss
at the next meeting on Monday, September 19th. Jon discussed the memorandum that was provided in the
meeting packet. He highlighted the types of comments received, categories and how to address. He suggested
the Committee avoid actions that are too specific and focus on comments that are directed to the Action Plan.
Suzanne asked how to address comments that reference regulations, restrictions, and limitations. Jon clarified
an LCP is not regulated and does not apply restrictions, it does not create mandates, but it can create policy
direction. Hal suggested to include language in the LCP to clarify. Jon already included the language in the
compiled document, but it may be good to repeat the language and present the LCP in that way to the public.
Hal read language he created to be included in the Introduction and Implementation sections of the LCP. The
Committee agreed to include it.
Section 4 & 5 will be combined.
The Committee stepped through the Action Plan by Building Block and discussed changes
Community Character
Brewster Ladies Library and library services under CC1 was added for Purpose 1.
Water Resources
Under Purpose 1, Jon suggested a new Action WR4 promoting Water Conservation. WR3 will be reworded
to include PFAS.
Open Space
The Committee discussed clarifying language for Purpose 1 and noted to parse out passive recreation,
protected habitat, and water protection. Under Purpose 4, Patricia asked about the reference of Town
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owned Open Space. Jon suggested an amendment to include all protected Open Space in the Town. It was
also discussed to include a word change from management plans to stewardship plans.
Housing
In Purpose 2, it was suggested to include year-round workers. Alex suggested adding a reference to
employers providing employee housing. Jon informed the Committee he added a reference further down in
the document under Purpose 3. It will be noted and during the final review with the smaller group the
language will be discussed. Hal questioned a lack of a short-term rental reference. Amanda suggested it
would have to be a decision that is tailored to Brewster. The Committee decided to put a short-term rental
reference under Purpose 3. Under Purpose 2, H022, Jon suggested adding "including for joint purposes
such as open space uses" the Committee agreed. Under H015 Jon suggested adding an age in place
reference such as neighbor networks and support services. Sharon suggested services for Elders and in-
home services are regional and not local. It will be discussed in the smaller group.
Coastal Management
Jon suggested a change for the goal removing the Climate Change phase since there is a Building Block for
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation. The Committee agreed.
Local Economy
In the goal it was suggested to remove the reference to young families and use year-round employment
opportunities, not to exclude anyone. Rewording under Purpose 1, LE4, will be noted and reviewed in the
smaller group. Purpose 2, LE6 wording will be added for "form -based zoning for centers of activity".
Governance
Under Purpose 1, G02 it was agreed to add "other media". Jon proposed a new action under Purpose 2 to
include partnering with community organizations. Patricia questioned the wording for G07 and suggested
to make it broader. Alex suggested changing G09 to "How to guide" for homeowners.
Community Infrastructure
Amanda suggested referring to the Sea Camps as Bay and Long Pond Parcels throughout the LCP in order to
be consistent.
Solid Waste Management
No comments from the Committee
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
No comments from the Committee
Section 6: Capital Facilities Plan
Sharon Rooney informed the Committee the document is on track for September 6tn
Section 7: Housing Production Plan
This will be a summary of the Housing Production Plan and provide a link to the Plan. Jon suggested Jill
Scalise provide the summary.
Section 8: LCP Implementation and Performance Monitoring
Hal informed the Committee that the annual report may be in dashboard form and will report on the Plan
implementation progress. Amanda suggested the Building Blocks balanced against each other and the
interrelationships. The Committee agreed to add a sentence in the last paragraph on how the Select Board
will proceed.
The Committee reviewed the updated Vision statement and Executive Summary. Hal suggested including a
reference to Climate Change in the Vision statement. The Committee agreed to the updated Vision statement.
The Committee agreed to the updated Executive Summary outline and content. Jon asked the Committee if the
unfiltered comments should be included in the appendix. The Committee agreed to reference the comments
and surveys with a link but not be part of the LCP.
• Discuss LCP Timeline:
Hal informed the Committee the hearing will be before the warrant closes which is Monday, October 17th. It was
suggested that the hearing be at the Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, October 12th. Ellen will check with
Lynn St. Cyr. The goal is to have a final version of the LCP text for the hearing. Sharon Rooney confirmed the
LCP will be in a polished form for the hearing. The document should be finalized two weeks in advance of the
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hearing. The final draft will be ready at the next scheduled meeting on September 19th for the Committee. Jon
will inform Town Administration of the proposed timeline. Sharon Rooney presented a markup of the LCP to
date. Hal will include a page of acknowledgements. Sharon Rooney asked for any additional pictures for the
LCP.
• Update on Sea Camps Planning.
Amanda provided a brief update on the Bay Parcel stating the Committee is still in the process of identifying a
consultant and First Light Beach will be opened until Columbus Day weekend. She outlined some of the
upcoming events. The Committee also voted to open the pool and discussed seasonal housing for town
employees. Hal provided an update on the Long Pond parcel. The Committee is also participating in the
consultant selection process and spent time on a Storyboard for the video. Town plans were presented to the
Long Pond Parcel Committee.
• Items for next agenda:
a) Reviewing the full final draft
b) Finalizing the public hearing
• Review Action Items from August 15th meeting.
No outstanding items
• Next Meeting: Monday, September 19th Room A person to person for Committee members
• Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair:
Patricia asked if a link to the package could be included on the agenda. Ellen informed the Committee the
packets are always available before the meeting on the website. Ellen will follow up.
Amanda made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Suzanne seconded the motion, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 5;31 pm.
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