03/21/2012 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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1 100 years in advance if it would require replacement in 25 years. Mr. Fudala shared images of the changing coastline, noting that the greatest concern was sea level fise combined with high tide and storms and the resulting loss of shoreline. Mr. 'ni inquired about global warmmg and it was noted that global warmmg accelerated the sea level rise. over the last 50 years, there had been a change of 2.6mm per year, are increase from 0.7. Mr. Fudala also discussed sediment vansport and longshore current. There was also discussion about sand grain size and its impact. Mr. Fudala noted that adaptation was needed and an effort not to build homes in affected areas, in order t address the impacts,of sea level rise. Mr. Koohariran referenced the challenges associated with the rapid changes, and agreed with the need to consider planning. Ilrir. Fudala highlighted concerns about sea level rise and its relation to Cape Cod to include, land that was sinking,global warming that had been expanding the water and glaciers melting more rapidly than vqmcted. Mr..Fudala indicated that sea level rise would be reflected in the new flood/"risk reaps"that will be released. Mr. Fudala referenced an article included in the packet and the importance of planning with no adverse impact and regulating along the coast in order to protect public safety. There was discussion regarding the feasibility of re-building areas susceptible to stern and the burden to taxpayers. A Climate Adaption Training will take place on April 24-26 and the Ping Board would pay for any member interested in attending. Nor. I ooharian expressed interest in attending. Adopted 1993 Goals,Objectives PoUcies& Action Plan-The Planning Board reviewed the document, begging with the suggested u LCP Goals beginning at the bottom of page 1. Planning Board members agreed with Goals 1 and 2. Regarding Goal 3, 1 1r. Rowley recommended that 99coastal zone'' be defined. Mr. Fudala indicted#.hat dal 3 was modified to reflect the Cape Cod Commission's Goal CR . There was agreement on Goals 4 and 5. Regarding the objectives, Board members were in agreement with A through D. 11r. Fudala stated that Objective B hard been already been developed so it was changed to`"maintained." In Obiwive G, 1r1r. Fudala added text regarding the movement of wetlands and sea level rise. Mr. Rowley stated that site conditions would be similar to that of septic requirements, given a typical house expectancy of 70 years. Mr. Rowley anted that there would be diffaent impacts-in different locations. There was agreement among Board members for Objectives E to G and H to M. Regarding objective Q, Mr. Rowley indicated that all banks would not function in the same way and expressed concern about the calculation of the erosion rate due to varied functions and suggested that language ensum consistency. Mr. Fudala stated that the 10 1a was based on the Wetlands Act. There was consensus of the Board for objectives N to Q and R to W. The Board-reviewed Policy l and the suggested Policy l Revision. Mr.Rowley suggested that there may be challenges associated with "plus one foot,'which may then req tr{e a mounded system and could impact a small property or the adjacent properties due to grading. There was discussion about sub-standard versus failed systems and changing use or new use. Mr. Rowley also questioned the removal of structural components of failed systems from -Zones if the entire lot was in the V- Z ne, particularly if the homeowner had a right to upgrade the system.. Mr. Rowley recommended that different language be used and lair. Fudala noted that it was the same lame that was used in the Regional Policy. Mr. Rowley explained thaot sometimes the tank would be crushed or filled, but not removed from the property. The Chair requested greater clarification of the policy or to remove the statement in question. 'here was not a oonsensusfor Policy 1, it was determined that the policies would be considered at the next meetin& Mr. Petersen suggested waiting for the new FEMA naps prior to changes.