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June 24, 2003 —Minutes
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 24, 2003, in Meeting
Room A, Orleans Town Hall.
Present were: Chairman: Alan Conklin; Vice-Chairman: Mark Zivan;Nate Pulling; Associate: Karen
Etsell; Town Planner: George Meservey, Secretary: Karen Sharpless.
Absent: Clerk: Sims McGrath; Kenneth McKissick.
WITHDRAWAL OF PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR 321 SOUTH ORLEANS ROAD—
DAVID OPPENHEIM
Meservey noted a letter from Mr. Oppenheim stating his intention to withdraw his application for an 8-lot
subdivision at 321 South Orleans Road. There is another person who is looking to develop 4 or 5 lots on this
property. Meservey noted that the Board of Health submitted a letter regarding this application.
APPOINTMENT OF KEN MCKUSICK AS A FULL MEMBER
Meservey stated that Kenneth McKissick was appointed by the Board of Selectmen as a full member of the
Planning Board.
DISCUSSION OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES AFFECTING ORLEANS
Meservey gave the Planning Board information gained from a presentation to the Lower Cape Cod
Community Development Corporation comparing demographics for portions of the Cape and the entire state
of Massachusetts. Meservey stated Orleans is the oldest town(average resident age)in the state.
The Planning Board discussed the need for rental housing for workers. Meservey stated that the cost of
adhering to building codes is very high for rental housing. Nate Pulling stated a critical need for workers to
help older people in town. Meservey said the Affordable Housing Committee is making a transition from
affordable housing to workforce housing. This would include people in a slightly higher income bracket who
will be willing to work in the community.
The Planning Board discussed how other departments could contribute ideas to critical issues. Meservey
stated that according to the Town Charter, the Board of Health, Conservation Commission and Planning
Boards are supposed to coordinate closely on issues of concern. Pulling indicated an interest in a future
study of how to bring more workers to Orleans.
Mark Zivan indicated that the Planning Board should have a say in what new stores will be included in the
Stop & Shop renovations.
FAREWELL TO KAREN ETSELL AND MARK ZIVAN
The Planning Board members were unanimous in their regret upon hearing of the departure of Karen Etsell
and Mark Zivan from the board. Their terms have expired and they decided not to seek reappointment.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES—June 10, 2003
MOTION: On a motion by Mark Zivan, seconded by Karen Etsell, the Board voted to approve the
minutes of June 10, 2003 with amendments.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by Karen Etsell and Mark Zivan in unison, the
Board voted to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
VOTE: 4-0-0 The vote was unanimous.
SIGNED: DATE:
(Clerk: Sims McGrath)
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