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May 22, 2007—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: Acting Chairman: John Fallender; Sims McGrath; Kenneth McKusick;
Associates:Paul O'Connor; Gary Guzzeau. Planning Department: George Meservey; Secretary: Karen
Sharpless. Also Present: Board of Selectmen Liaison: Jon Fuller.
Visitors: William Weil and Per John Ostman. Absent: Clerk: Seth Wilkinson.
In the absence of regular Planning Board members,Acting Chairman Fallender requested that Associates Paul
O'Connor and Gary Guzzeau vote as regular members at this meeting.
7:00 P.M.-PUBLIC HEARING(Continued)-MODIFICATION TO A DEFINITION SUBDIVISION-
THOMAS&PATRICIA KENNEDY-TOM'S HOLLOW LANE
Meservey stated that a letter has been received from Attorney Jack McCormick requesting that the Public Hearing
be continued to June 12,2007 in order for them to obtain additional information for the Planning Board.
MOTION TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Paul
O'Connor,the Board voted to continue the public hearing for the Modification to a Definition Subdivision for
Thomas&Patricia Kennedy for property located on Tom's Hollow Lane to 7:00 p.m. on June 12,2007 as requested
in a letter from Attorney John P. McCormick dated May 15,2007.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Meservey reported on a discussion with Town Counsel regarding formula businesses and their possible impact on
towns. Meservey agreed to obtain information from Nantucket on their reasoning on a bylaw regarding formula
businesses and bring the information to the Planning Board and in necessary to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force.
7:30 P.M.-PUBLIC HEARING(Continued)-DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION -DOUGLAS NICKERSON-
110 BEACH ROAD
Meservey stated that a letter has been received from John McElwee(FELCO)requesting that the Planning Board
agree to extend the deadline for the Public Subdivision Hearing for Douglas Nickerson for property located at 110
Beach Road to June 30,2007 as referred to in a document entitled,"Definitive Plan Review Extension Agreement
for Final Action"and that the Public Hearing be continued to the Planning Board meeting on June 12,2007 in order
to allow for them to attend a Conservation Commission meeting on this subdivision on June 5,2007.
MOTION TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING: On a motion by Ken McKusick,seconded by Paul
O'Connor,the Board voted to continue the Definitive Subdivision public hearing for Douglas Nickerson for
property located at 110 Beach Road to 8:00 p.m.on June 12,2007.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
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MOTION TO EXTEND DEADLINE: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Ken McKusick,the Board
voted to accept the application of Douglas Nickerson for property located at 110 Beach Road to extend the deadline
for his Definitive Subdivision referred to in a document entitled,"Definitive Plan Review Extension Agreement for
Final Action"to June 30,2007.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
VILLAGE CENTER MASTER PLAN,VISION STATEMENTS
Meservey noted that the Planning Board has requested copies of the Village Center Vision Statement approved in
2001 for review.
The Planning Board discussed the Village Center Vision Statement which was approved by the Planning Board in
2001 and a Market study by Peg Barringer. McGrath noted the importance of defining and meeting the needs of the
year-round community first and then the needs of the seasonal community will follow. The Planning Board
discussed the difficulty in trying to create a walk-able community and the need for more pedestrian-friendly crossing
lights,particularly on busy roads. McKusick noted the need to provide services in town which would include
identifying the core of the Village Center area. The Planning Board discussed the purpose of a Village Center and
whether the 2001 Vision Statement is still valid or needs revision. McGrath noted that Community Preservation
Committee funds have been allocated by town meeting to support the arts in town. Guzzeau expressed concern over
long-term un-utilized commercial space in town and noted the need to determine the obstacles to filling empty
commercial spaces.
The Planning Board discussed a matrix of the Village Center constraints relative to types of activities and businesses
downtown.
ACTION: Planning Board members agreed to individually complete scoring of the matrixes and forward them to
the Planning Department for collation and Meservey will compile portions of the Village Center Plan for review by
Planning Board members at a future meeting.
PROSPECTIVE PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
William Weil and Per John Ostman were introduced to the Planning Board and indicated an interest in joining in the
Planning Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 15,2007
MOTION: On a motion by Ken McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor,the Board voted to approve the minutes
of May 15,2007.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Ken McKusick, seconded by Paul O'Connor,the Board voted to adjourn at 8:38 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The motion passed unanimously.
SIGNED: DATE:
(Seth Wilkinson, Clerk)
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