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May 25, 2004—Minutes
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A, Orleans
Town Hall. Present: Chairman: Kenneth McKusick; Vice Chairman: Sims McGrath; Clerk: John
Fallender; Nate Pulling; Seth Wilkinson; Associates: Paul O'Connor. Also Present: Town Planners:
George Meservey, John Jannell; Board of Selectmen Liaison: Ken Farrar; Finance Committee Liaison:
David Dunford. Absent: Gil Bamford.
7:00 P.M.—Tree Hearing—Quirk—68 Barley Neck Road
Meservey stated this public hearing application has been withdrawn by the applicant.
New Business
Kenneth McKusick stated it is time to renew the appointments of some of the Planning Board members. The
following people stated their interest in staying on the Planning Board for another term: Sims McGrath;Nate
Pulling; and Kenneth McKusick. Gil Bamford was absent. Meservey stated that letters of intent from the
applicants need to be filed as soon as possible with the Board of Selectmen's office.
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by John Fallender, the Board voted to approve the
minutes of April 6, 2004.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by John Fallender, the Board voted to approve the
minutes of May 4, 2004.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
Reports from Committees
Transit Report
Jannell stated the Regional Transit Authority(RTA)has accepted $3.4 million from the National Park
Service for the purchase of rolling stock(buses) for an outer cape transit route. The RTA has formed a
subcommittee to study the future routes on the outer cape. They are working with Clay Schofield from the
Cape Cod Commission. The RTA is proposing a series of public hearings. They have three years to spend
the National Park Service money on buses. Jannell stated there are multiple routes planned. The Planning
Board discussed the need for transportation to medical appointments on the outer cape. Farrar mentioned the
need for public transportation for summer workers. The Planning Board noted that this is a regional system,
not just for Orleans.
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7:30 P.M.—Definitive Subdivision—Peter C. Peterson—321 So. Orleans Road
McKissick stated this is a continuation of the public hearing. Meservey noted this plan has been accepted by
the Highway Manager. Chief Edwards has asked that the road be cleared to 16' wide, with a bump for two
cars at the hill. Phil Scholomiti stated they plan to maintain a minimum of 150' stopping site distance. The
road has been widened and lengthened to 18' x 40'. There is a drainage easement. The road will drain to a
stone drainage trench. 100-year storm drainage will be contained on-site. The Orleans Conservation Trust
stated the Conservation Restriction will go on in perpetuity, with no future subdivision, and it will limit the
number of bedrooms.
Sarah Kasopolous—had her concerns about site distance at her driveway alleviated.
David Schactman(Orleans Conservation Trust) stated there has been good dialogue between committees on
this plan, and wondered if they can review preliminary plans ahead of time in the future.
Phil Scholomiti stated they will maintain the cleared road to 16' x 16'.
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Nate Pulling, the Board voted to close the
public hearing.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
Sims McGrath read the following Findings of Fact into the record
Findings of Fact:
1. All of the proposed lots are subject to the requirements of Groundwater Protection District 2 which
are:
• At least 30% of the lot area shall be retained in its natural state.
• No more than 15 percent of a lot area may be rendered impervious.
2. Lot 1 on the Definitive Plan is being proposed as a gift to the Town of Orleans.
3. Lot 1 on the Definitive Plan has 10,000 square feet designated as a leaching envelope along with an
8' strip to access Route 28.
4. Lots 2 through 6 will contain a maximum of 24 bedrooms.
5. Lots 2 through 6 will contain a maximum of 6 dwellings.
6. Waivers requested for a 14' wide road and a gravel road surface are in the public interest in
Groundwater Protection District 2 where less impervious surface is environmentally beneficial.
MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to
approve the waiver request submitted by Ryder and Wilcox for Pete Peterson for requirements listed in 192-
3.D.6 of the Orleans Planning Board Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and allow a 14' wide gravel road,
vegetation to be kept cleared to 16'.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
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MOTION: On a motion by Sims McGrath, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to
approve the Definitive Subdivision Plan of land for 321 South Orleans Road prepared for Pete Peterson by
Ryder and Wilcox Inc. dated May 19"', 2004 , Scale I"=40' with the following conditions:
I. The Conservation Restriction with the Orleans Conservation Trust must be properly executed and a
copy delivered to the Planning Office for the file.
2. Lot One be gifted to the Town of Orleans for use as described on the Definitive Plan
3. A restrictive covenant or other surety for required improvements is filed with the Orleans Planning
Department and no lots be sold until improvements are completed.
4. The lots are restricted to the number of bedrooms and total dwellings as described on the plan.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
Joint Committee on Affordable Housing
The Planning Board met with the Joint Committee on Affordable Housing and reviewed their section of the
Orleans Comprehensive Plan objectives. The two committees discussed workforce housing, and the
problems associated with trying to get businesses to coordinate with the housing needs. The Affordable
Housing committee stated they have ongoing projects such as Finlay Road and the HAC housing. They
stated they would like to see the Town take charge of housing, not the State. The committee stated that
obstacles to affordable housing are funding and sewers. The committee agreed that accessory apartments
could be a viable alternative for affordable housing. The committee stated that zoning changes may be
needed in order to help with affordable housing issues. The committee agreed that it is advantageous for
them to work with the Planning Board on future issues.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by Seth Wilkinson, the Board voted to adjourn at
9:20 p.m.
VOTE: 5-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
SIGNED: DATE:
(Clerk: John F. Fallender)
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