GENERAL MINUTES

Members Present: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present:  S. Taylor, ZA

 

7:00 PM            J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from January 16, 2008 were reviewed.  B. Murphy made a motion to accept the general minutes from January 16, 2008.  Discussion took place.  J. Beers noted a name was spelled wrong. J. Heyer made a motion to approve the general minutes from January 16, 2008 with a correction.  B. Murphy second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville and J. Beers in favor.    B. Murphy made a motion to approve the Supernault minutes with a correction.  J. Beers second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville and J. Beers in favor.    B. Murphy made a motion to approve the Strang minutes. C. Rainville second.   J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville and J. Beers in favor.   

 

The paper map and Mylar for the Dickerson revision was reviewed.  B. Murphy made a motion to approve the paper map and Mylar for the Dickerson revision.  C. Rainville second.  B. Murphy, C. Rainville and J. Heyer in favor.  J. Heyer signed the Mylar.

 

7:15 PM            CASSIDY ESTATES – SKETCH PLAN REVIEW (3)

8:15 PM            COOLUM – CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW

 

8:50 PM             Discussion centered on a letter received from a Licensed Surveyor in reference to the Ellsworth property.  The Board had requested the border of the whole property be shown on the Plat, instead of just the portion that was subdivided off.  This issue will be added to a list of changes to be addressed by the Planning Commission next time the Bylaws are revised.  The paper map for the ORB, LLC project was reviewed.  B. Murphy made a motion to approve the paper map for the ORB, LLC project.  C. Rainville second. 

J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets and J. Beers in favor.  The two Mylars for the Dusablon project were reviewed.  The paper maps were approved on January 16, 2008.  B. Murphy made a motion to approve the two Mylars for the Dusablon project.    C. Rainville second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets and J. Beers in favor.  J. Heyer signed both Mylars.

 

9:05 PM  B. Murphy made a motion to enter deliberative session.  C. Streets second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets and J. Beers in favor. C. Streets made a motion to exit deliberative session.  B. Murphy second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets and J. Beers in favor. B. Murphy made a motion to adjourn.  C. Rainville second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets and J. Beers in favor.

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,    

Cathy Raymond, Planning and Zoning Assistant

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2008

                    For the Development Review Board

 

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated. 

 

 

 

 

CASSIDY ESTATES – SKETCH PLAN (3)

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Beers, B. Superneau, C. Collins, R. Greenough, C. Greenough

 

7:15 PM J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. J. Beers recused herself from the Board because she is an interested party. S. Jones, alternate, completed the five member board. C. Collins, Engineer made the presentation.  The differences with the current duplex owners are in the process of being resolved and specific details will be clarified in the Covenants for the proposed Planned Unit Development. The community septic for lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 was discussed as well as easements for utilities.  There will be landscaping to shield the duplex lot for privacy.

 

S. Taylor talked about the issue of the un-approved subdivision that happened when the duplex units were sold. G. Baxter, Attorney from VLCT, gave the town an opinion that there was a violation of the Town’s subdivision bylaws, however if the proposed Planned Unit Development application is approved, it will cure the current violation and bring the parcel in question into conformity with the Town’s Zoning Regulations.

 

B. Murphy asked if the fire chief has approved the plan for the cul-de-sac.  There has been no response yet. There was discussion on the duplex owner’s acceptance of the proposed Planned Unit Development and the change of the amount of land they will own -approximately 1.15 acres. B. Murphy asked about lot 9. It will be the common land for the Association. Density was discussed and there will be no future development for the property. M. Greenough asked about the water source protection zone.  J. Beers asked how the landowners will access to the common land.  The Town Easement for the water source protection zone will be used by the owners for access to the common land. The project was classified as a Major Subdivision.  C. Streets made a motion to accept the Sketch Plan as submitted with action items noted.  During discussion, B. Murphy suggested the action item regarding the fire department to review the cul-de-sac, be continued on this set of minutes. B. Murphy second. All in favor.  A site visit was scheduled for Sunday February 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM.

 

 

EXHIBITS RECEIVED:

                1.  Sketch Plan from Ruggiano Engineering, revised on 02/04/2008

                2.  Letter signed by W. Superneau, developer, and  J. Beers, C. Greenough, and R. Greenough (duplex

                 owners), accepting in concept ownership of an approximately 1.15 acre lot to be created by the

                 proposed Planned Unit Development.

 

ACTION ITEMS:                  

                1.  The building envelopes meeting the setbacks, need to be shown on the Plat.

                2.  A Road Access Permit will need to be approved by the Selectboard.

                3.  A Road Name will need to be approved by the Selectboard.

                4.  The shared driveway for lots one and two, must be a road built to A76 standards, and be 24 feet wide

                 with two foot shoulders.

                5.  Cassidy Road must be upgraded to A76 standards, 24 feet wide with two foot shoulders.

                6.  Draft of the Covenants for the Planned Unit Development, specifying the common land.

                7.  Fire Chief to verify the cul-de-sac will be sufficient for fire and rescue.

                8.  Correct spelling of current duplex owner on Plat, should be Greenough.

 

 Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2008

                        For the Development Review Board

 

 

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated. 

 

 

 

 

LISA AND PETER COOLUM – CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, C. Streets, J. Beers

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; P. Coolum

 

7:30 PM             J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. P. Coolum made the presentation regarding the proposed major motor vehicle repair business to be conducted in an existing garage on their property.  B. Murphy asked about acreage.  J. Heyer asked about the location of the septic area.  Mr. Coolum had a list of people to contact at the State level regarding this type of business.  He did receive answers from only some of the contacts, and he was working on getting all required permits. C. Rainville asked Mr. Coolum to explain the type of work he will be doing.  He will do the work himself, mostly mechanical repair.  He hopes to specialize in fixing Subaru's, while continuing doing welding work on farmer’s tractors and equipment.  S. Taylor previously checked the Bylaws and determined this needed to be a major motor vehicle repair business because the applicant wishes to work on large vehicles such as bailers and tractors.

 

C. Streets asked about a sign.  He was not sure yet. B. Murphy asked about parking.  Mr. Coolum wants to increase the parking to accommodate about five cars. There is a turn around area by the apartment house.  J. Heyer asked if he plans to expand the garage.  There are no plans for expansion at this time, but it could happen in the future.    He does have some equipment now including a lift.  J. Heyer asked about a catch basin.  Water issues were discussed.  There is no bathroom in the garage, but there is a sink.  B. Murphy asked about the collection of fluids from the automobiles.  Most fluids will be transported away, absorbent pads will be used, anti-freeze will be re-cycled.  Oil filters were also discussed.  The hours of operation will probably be Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.  Traffic flow was discussed.  Discussion centered on how the apartment house will be affected.  The applicant is the owner of the apartment house. 

 

There are no plans now for an additional storage building.  C. Streets asked about noise.  Discussion centered on how the noise would affect any children living in the apartment house.  It was brought up that the other auto repair businesses in Town are near single family homes.  Equipment that would generate the most noise was mentioned.  Other issues that were brought up included garage locks, boxing in the air-compressor, having a helper fill in when the applicant needs time off, and large trucks.  B. Murphy made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative.  C. Streets second.  All in favor. 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2008

                    For the Development Review Board

 

 

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.