| Agenda: | Town of Chatham
Planning Board Meeting
March 7, 2022
5:30pm
Remote Participation ONLY
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This meeting of the Chatham Planning Board is being conducted via remote participation in accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and shall afford adequate, alternative means of public access via Microsoft Teams by calling the phone number: +1 508-945-4410 Conference ID: 327 074 437# or join the meeting online via Microsoft Teams through the link in the posted agenda.
Despite our best efforts, we may not be able to provide for real-time access, and we will post a record of this meeting on the Town’s website as soon as possible. In accordance with Town policy the public can speak to any issue/hearing or business item on the agenda during the meeting when recognized by the chair.
Public Hearing:
Public Hearings pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A Section 5. – Adoption or Change of Zoning Ordinances or Bylaws:
1.To amend the Town of Chatham Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Section VII.B.19 Accessory Dwelling Unit- The warrant article would revise the existing ADU bylaw to eliminate the requirement for both the Principal Dwelling and the ADU to be occupied on a year-round basis by allowing either the ADU or the principal dwelling to be leased for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months, with no subletting to occur. The second proposed revision would allow all interior ADUs to be permitted by right.
2. To amend the Town of Chatham Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Section IV.B Flood Plain District-The warrant article would revise the existing Flood Plain District bylaw to include mandatory additional requirements for administrative management of permits in the floodplain. In addition, mandatory revisions to the article would include ensuring adequate drainage is provided in subdivisions in the floodplain and certain rare flood zones, minimizing flood damage in subdivisions, and requiring that Recreational Vehicles in the floodplain are either elevated and anchored in accordance with the zone’s regulations for foundation and elevation requirements, be on the site for less than 180 consecutive days, or be fully licensed and highway ready.
3. To amend the Town of Chatham Protective (Zoning) Bylaw Section III.D.3.h, Accessory Buildings and Structures -The warrant article would revise the existing Accessory Buildings and Structures bylaw language to address storage sheds which measure exactly 100 square feet. In addition, the article, would exempt storage sheds of 100 square feet or less from coverage limitations in the Bylaw.
4. To amend the Town of Chatham Protective (Zoning) Bylaw by adding a new Section VII.B.20 Historic Preservation Incentives-Dimensional Requirements and to amend Appendix II Schedule of Dimensional Requirement- This warrant article would apply to Eligible Historic Buildings, as defined in Section 158-2 of the Chatham General Bylaw, in all zoning districts. The bylaw proposed through Special Permit would allow for the waiver of building coverage requirements and the waiver of abutter setback requirements.
Chairman’s Comments:
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public can speak to any current or future issue relevant to the normal business of the Planning Board.
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