08/19/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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12 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 19, 2019 At #17: Conservation Department—To correct an incorrect regulatory citation; Wetlands Protection Act. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to recommend approval of Article#17 on the October warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none Article#18: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws to accurately reflect current procedures. Article#19: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaw's requiring authorization of requested activity from the property owner at the time of filing, and mailing of notice and copy of the permit application. Article #20: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws to establish consistency of proper terminology with Bylaw and Wetlands Protection Act. Article#21: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws; term to existing conditions. Article #22: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws to provide consistency of proper terminology with Bylaw and Wetlands Protection Act. Article #23: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws to reflect changes to other state agencies in the bylaw language; housekeeping item. Article #24: Conservation Department—To amend General Bylaws to not restrict the commission to a cap of$300 for non-criminal offenses. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to recommend approval of Articles #18424 on the October warrant. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none Article#25: Accessory Apartment- *New version of Article to reflect amendments recommended by the Planning Board. Correspondence from the Town Planner dated August 13, 2019 outlined the unanimous recommendations of the Planning Board regarding the proposed Accessory Apartment Bylaw. Changes were made in Subsection B, E and I. Subsection A also clarifies the ownership of the property. Mary Waygan, Planning Board Chair indicated the proposed Bylaw under Subsection A states: On an annual basis coinciding with the initial date of issuance of the Building Permit,the property owner shall submit to the Building Inspector sufficient evidence to demonstrate occupancy of the principal dwelling unit. This action allows flexibility to the Building Inspector to ensure the owner is actually residing at the property As the matter was discussed it was the agreement of the Board of Selectmen to further define the language regarding ownership to include the appropriate trustee, managing principal of an LLC or management structure. It was agreed the additional language would be further reviewed by the Board of Selectmen at their August 22, 2019 meeting.