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October 24, 2000 —Minutes
A meeting of the Orleans Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 24, 2000, 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; Assistant Town Planner Ron Wolanski; and
Secretary: Karen C. Sharpless.
Absent: Clerk: Sims McGrath, William Wilcoxson
Public Hearing—Kennedy—486 South Orleans Road
The public hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. George Meservey read the Legal ad into the records.
Ron Wolanski read the comments from various departments and the Planning Department
recommendations.
David Lyttle, of Ryder and Wilcox, Inc. gave out revised plans with new notes to the Planning
Board and explained what the Kennedy's have planned for this subdivision.
One future possibility would be to combine the dwelling and cottage into one dwelling and have
one Title 5 septic system.
David Lyttle indicated there will be a driveway running along the rear of Lot 1. David Lyttle said
the driveway could be a hardened surface or gravel. Mark Zivan said it does not have to be gravel.
After some discussion, Nate Pulling made a suggestion that the driveway should be "a drivable road
year-round".
David Lyttle agreed to bring topographical maps to the Planning Department within a week.
There will be no changes to the right-of-way from Lowell Drive.
Comments by the Audience:
Susan Sullivan indicated that they do not want the existing dirt road changed.
Diane Sillcocks said they have a well between the paved driveways and just wanted it noted in the
records.
MOTION TO WAIVE SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS: On a motion by Mark Zivan,
seconded by Nate Pulling, the Board voted that consistent with the provisions of§164-22.A.5 of the
Orleans Zoning Bylaws, the Planning Board vote to waive the minimum frontage requirement for
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Lot 1 on the Definitive Subdivision Plan prepared for Thomas and Patricia Kennedy by Ryder &
Wilcox, Inc., dated September 15, 2000
VOTE: 4-0-0 Vote was unanimous.
MOTION TO APPROVE SUBDIVISON: On a motion by Mark Zivan, seconded by Nate
Pulling, the Board voted that the Planning Board vote to approve the Definitive Subdivision Plan
prepared for Thomas &Patricia Kennedy by Ryder & Wilcox, Inc., dated September 15, 2000,
scale F = 40' subject to the following conditions:
1. That a plan showing topography for Lot 1 shall be provided at two-foot contour
intervals.
2. The location of existing and proposed utilities to serve both lots shall be shown on the
plan.
3. Both lots must be served by Town water.
4. All kitchen and toilet facilities must be removed from the "existing cottage" on Lot 2
prior to the conveyance of Lot 1 or Lot 2 and prior to the issuance of a building permit
for Lot 1. A note to this effect shall be added to the plan.
5. Access to Lot 1 and Lot 2 shall be via the existing 20-foot right-of-way to Lowell Drive
and by an all weather access to Lot 2 over access easement on Lot 2. A note to this
effect shall be placed on the plan.
6. The applicant shall provide on the plan the condition of the right-of-way serving the
subdivision, including length, grade, surface width, cleared width, and surface materials.
7. The access easement across Lot 2 shall be improved to include a 14-foot wide cleared
surface, with vegetation cleared to a height and width of 14 feet, subject to the approval
of the Planning Board. A restrictive covenant, subject to Planning Board approval, shall
be executed and recorded requiring improvement of the access easement prior to release
of the lots.
8. The driveways/roadways must be maintained to Town of Orleans specifications,
including clearance of vegetation to a width and height of fourteen (14) feet. A properly
executed maintenance agreement shall be provided subject to Planning Board approval.
9. The existing cesspool on Lot 2 must be abandoned and replaced by a septic system to
serve the existing dwelling, to be designed and installed per the provisions of Title 5,
subject to the approval of the Orleans Board of Health. A note to this effect shall be
place on the plan.
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VOTE: 4-0-0 Vote was unanimous.
Public Hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.
Covenant Release, Baker's Pond Road Extension—Dana & Nancy Richardson
Timothy J. Brady, President of East Cape Engineering, Inc. requested that Lot 6 be released from
this subdivision.
George Meservey indicated that this subdivision still need some work done. George Meservey and
Bob Bersin did an inspection and recommended that Lot 6 could be released, but Lots 1, 3 & 4
should be held until all work is completed.
MOTION: On a motion by Mark Zivan, seconded by Nate Pulling, that the Planning Board
voted to release Lot 6 from a covenant placed on a subdivision of land on Baker's Pond Road
Extension prepared for Dana L. and Nancy A. Richardson by East Cape Engineering dated January
25, 2000, and approved February 22, 2000.
VOTE: 4-0-0 Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on Village Center Workshop
This meeting is set for November 16, 2000 from 7:00 —9:00 p.m. at the Orleans Elementary School.
Ron Wolanski indicated that Ken McKusick is willing to be the Moderator. There will be meetings
to discuss major topics and possible questions. There will also be a meeting for the facilitators to
become familiar with the materials. Nate Pulling requested color maps of the Village Center area
and surrounding streets.
Minutes of October 10, 2000
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by Mark Zivan, the Board voted to approve
the minutes of October 10, 2000.
VOTE: 4-0-0 Vote was unanimous.
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Adiournment
MOTION: On a motion by Nate Pulling, seconded by Karen Etsell, the Board voted to adjourn
at 8:10 p.m.
VOTE: 4-0-0, Vote was unanimous.
SIGNED: DATE:
(Clerk: Sims McGrath)