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Home My Public Portal AboutPlanning Board -- 2008-09-18 Minutesp ;~ B9~ ~o Fr.. ~~e ~ ? ~ N~~ ~ - a ~ ~`~ y Y ~= =~s' /////~~~~!/ E~ A 1 9 ,, Rt B ~ O~\\~\\\\\\\\\\ r `~ r ar ~ - Brewster Planning Board 2198 Main Street '0~ ~E~ -~ ~~W~t~08) 896 3701 text 1331-1898 FAX (508) 896-8089 Date Approved with modification: December 3, 2008; VOTE: 6-0-0 TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD Work Session Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. Brewster Town Office Building Chairman Henchy convened the Planning Board work session at 3:00 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members Henchy, Taylor, Pierce, Tubman, McMullen and Barnard 3:00 pm WORK SESSION #11 - To review and discuss the following: 1. Sand & Gravel Operations Bylaw Present: Dave Bennett, Joanne Hughes, Don Keernan, Peter Johnson, Bob Bersin, Victor Staley, Jillian Douglass, Paul Hicks, Ed Lewis, Paul & Steve Daniels, Jay Merchant, and Cindy Grover Henchy: Called the work session to order. A revised Draft Sand & Gravel Bylaw dated 9/17/08 had been prepared and distributed. Mr. Henchy pointed out that the changes incorporated the comments from the last work session. It was noted that this revision would allow sand & gravel operations on all lots in the industrial area provided the operator obtained a permit. Bennett: Expressed concern over the wording on the grandfathering -the way it was drafted could mean that all operations were grandfathered. Douglass and Kernan: Expressed concern over allowing sand & gravel operations of unmined parcels of land. They were very concerned that this bylaw does not do enough to protect the drinking water. It was their understanding that sand & gravel operations were going to be phased out in that area of town. Henchy: felt that based on the input received allowing sand & gravel operations with a special permit was the way to go. Lewis: Was concerned about saying that any property out in the industrial zone could be mined. He wanted to find a way to keep the bylaw moving forward. He suggested that perhaps new operations could come in and provided they met the criteria then they could obtain a permit. Planning Board Meeting Page 1 of 2 09-18-08 Johnson: He was very concerned that the whole industrial area would be able to be mined and felt allowing this should be reconsidered. Taylor: Mentioned that the Cape Cod Commission may not support this revised bylaw. The Commission was under the impression that the sand & gravel operations would be phased out and therefore supported the bylaw. Ms. Taylor noted that by opening the door to the whole area the town could be exposing an additional 200 acres to this activity. Douglass: Suggested that issuing a license may be the way to approach. Lewis: Brought the discussion back to what was the intent of the bylaw and since the operators were willing to work with the town there needs to be a way for the town to regulate and the operators to run their business. Henchy: Brought forward the concern from the operators -about what happens to the operator who currently owns land that is unmined but will not be able to if the restrictions are in place. Johnson: Reiterated the comment made by Jon Witten that under zoning the town can legally stop mining if there is a potential risk to the water. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that sand & gravel operations would be allowed on existing parcels only. In addition, further changes were made to the draft. The revised draft would be prepared and ready for the public hearing next week. McMullen: motioned to adjourn. Tubman seconded. All AYE Respectfully submitted, ~~~ ~ ~~ Marjorie W. Pierce/Clerk Ja nne ci/Administrative Clerk Planning Board Meeting Page 2 of 2 09-18-08