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PLANNPiG BOARD '11OCT 12 10:07M
September 27,2011-Minutes
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Nauset Meeting Room at
the Orleans Town Hall. Present: Chairman: Chet Crabtree;Vice-Chairman: Steve Bornemeier;
Kenneth McKusick and John Fallender. Associates:Paul McNulty and Andrea Shaw-Reed. Planning
Department Staff. George Meservey and Secretary: Karen Sharpless. Also Present: Board of
Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller. Absent: Clerk: Charles Bechtold.
In the absence of Chip Bechtold, Chairman Crabtree asked Paul McNulty to vote as a regular member.
ROAD NAME REOUEST: PEACE LANE
Meservey explained that a request has been submitted to the Planning Board to name an existing private
drive off Lowell Drive as Peace Lane which would be accessed by four properties. Meservey noted that
some of the properties have frontage on heavily traveled Route 28(South Orleans Road)which is not
conducive for.driveway access. Meservey noted that due to problems with identifying a house in this
area,the Fire Department was instrumental in bringing the issue to the property owners with a request that
an easily identifiable road be named for the access off Lowell Drive. Meservey stated that there are no
other roads in Orleans with the requested name of Peace Lane. Meservey explained that under the
Subdivision Control Law,the Planning Board can approve a request for the naming of a new private road.
MOTION: On a motion by John Fallender, seconded by Paul McNulty,the Board voted to
approve the request to name an existing private drive off Lowell Drive as Peace Lane.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
VILLAGE CENTER STREETSCAPE PLAN-CAPE COD COMNIISSION
Cape Cod Commission Representatives: Philip Dascombe,Tabitha Harkin,Sarah Korjeff and Glenn Cannon
Staff of the Cape Cod Commission gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Draft Conceptual Plan for the
2011 Orleans Village Center Streetscape Plan,dated September 27,2011. The PowerPoint Slides
showed existing conditions around the Main Street area of town,as well as various options for redesignerd'
landscaping,parking,bicycling,walking,traffic flow,aesthetics and signage. Meservey noted that
MassDOT has been surveying areas in town,and town officials will try to get them to coordinate their
work with the Cape Cod Commission renderings. Shaw-Reed suggested that sustainability be part of
proposed concepts for the town. McKusick noted his opinion that the marine history of the town be
included in plans for the redesign of the Village Center. McKusick suggested that all proposed signage be
consistent throughout the town. Cape Cod Commission members requested input for the Streetscape Plan
be submitted to them by October 11,2011.
Planning Board Minutes—September 27, 2011 Page 1 of 4
NEW BUSINESS
2012 POTENTIAL ZONING AMENDMENTS
Flood Plain District-Flood Insurance maps.—
Amend§164-19 to update reference to new FIRM Maps(effective July 1,2012).
Consensus: There was a consensus of the Planning Board to refer this issue to the
Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review and recommendation.
Sign Bylaws Regulations regarding Off-Premise banners
Amend§164-35 to allow off-premises advertising banners at other Town location in adition to
Eldredge Field.
Consensus: Due to anticipated problems with policing,enforcement and the adverse
affect on the semi-rural character of town,there was a consensus of the Planning Board
not to refer this issue to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review.
Formula Business Bylaw
Creation of a Formula Business Bylaw for the Town.
Consensus: There was a consensus that the Planning Board should take the lead on this
issue before forwarding it to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review and
recommendation.
Outdoor Lighting Bylaw
Amend the Outdoor Lighting Bylaw to add a provision for enforcement which would include
authority to levy fines for non-compliance.
Consensus: There was a consensus of the Planning Board to refer this issue to the
Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review and recommendation.
Village Center Zoning Amendments—
Insert Village Center zoning amendments as recommended in the Market Study.
Consensus: There was a consensus of the Planning Board to refer this issue to the
Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review and recommendation.
CustomarV Home Occupation
Amend the definition of Customary Home Occupation §164-4 to include performance standards
such as vehicle trips,number of employees,noise,signage, lighting and other impacts of
businesses on the residential quality of life.
Consensus: There was a consensus of the Planning Board to refer this issue to the
Zoning Bylaw Task Force for review and recommendation.
Planning Board Minutes—September 27, 2011 Page 2 of 4
Transient Housing
Include a definition in the zoning bylaws for Transient Housing to assist in enforcement.
Consensus: There was a consensus to move this issue forward to the Zoning Bylaw
Task Force and Board of Health for review and recommendation.
Demolition by Neglect Bylaw-
Include a bylaw to deal with historic structures which are demolished after they are neglected and
allowed to deteriorate.
Consensus: There was a consensus of the Planning Board to refer this issue to the
Zoning Bylaw Task Force for discussion.
PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Due to upcoming holidays,Planning Board members agreed to cancel the following Planning Board
meetings: November 22,2011 and December 27,2011.
ORLEANS CO3LUUNITYPARTNERSHLP
Fallender gave a report on the newly formed Orleans Community Partnership.
CORRESPONDENCE
Zoning Reform Legislation
Meservey gave an update to Planning Board members on an upcoming meeting entitled,
"Municipalities Committee to Hold Listening Session on Cape Cod"to be held at the Cape Cod
Community College on September 30,2011.
Citizen Planner Training Collaborative-Fall 2011 Workshops
Planning Board members reviewed the brochure of Citizen Planner Training Collaborative fall
2011 workshops. Planning Board members were encouraged to attend any sessions they may
find helpful.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 23,2011
MOTION: On a motion by Steve Bornemeier,seconded by John Fallender,the Board voted
to approve the minutes of August 23,2011.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Kenneth McKusick, seconded by John Fallender,the Board voted
to adjourn at 8:51p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: DATE:
(Ch es Bechtold, Clerkfi
LIST OF HANDOUTS FOR SEPTEMBER 27,2011 PLANNING BOARD MEETING:
1. Letter from Fr. Ken Campbell regarding Peace Lane, dated September 13, 2011 with map.
2. 2012 Potential Zoning Amendments—for Planning Board consideration
3. The General Court Press Release entitled, "Municipalities Committee to Hold Listening Session
on Cape Cod", dated September 14, 2011.
4. Citizen Planner Training Collaborative—Fall 2011 Workshops
S. Planning Board Minutes for August 23, 2011
Planning Board Minutes—September 27, 2011 Page 4 of 4