Development Review Board Minutes

GENERAL MINUTES

Members Present: C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA

7:00 PM C. Rainville, acting chair, called the meeting to order. The minutes from April 2, 2008 were reviewed. S. Jones made a motion to accept the general minutes from April 2, 2008. J. Beers second.

C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets and S. Jones in favor. C. Streets made a motion to accept the Smail minutes from April 2, 2008. S. Jones second. C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets and S. Jones in favor. C. Streets made a motion to accept the Pam Supernault minutes with one correction. J. Beers second. C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets and S. Jones in favor. C. Streets made a motion to accept the Covi/Jones re-opened hearing minutes. S. Jones second. C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets and S. Jones in favor. One project was scheduled for June 18, 2008: Jason Minor’s PUD, on Rte 104A.

7:10 PM S. Jones made a motion to enter deliberative. J. Beers second. C. Rainville, S. Jones and J. Beers in favor.

7:15 PM S. Jones made a motion to exit deliberative. C. Rainville second. C. Rainville, S. Jones and

J. Beers in favor.

7:25 PM WHITE BLOOM, LLC – FINAL PLAT REVIEW & CONDITIONAL USE

7:45 PM The issue of significant figures was discussed. Setbacks were discussed with S. Taylor, ZA. The Board received a hand-out for their review titled “Bylaw Clarification Request”. J. Heyer arrived.

8:00 PM BURTON STEEN – SITE PLAN APPROVAL & CONDITIONAL USE

9:20 PM J. Beers made a motion to enter deliberative session. C. Rainville second. J. Heyer, C. Rainville and J. Beers in favor.

9:55 PM C. Rainville made a motion to exit deliberative session J. Beers second. J. Heyer, J. Beers and C. Rainville in favor. J. Beers made a motion to adjourn. C. Rainville second. J. Heyer, J. Beers and C. Rainville 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.

WHITE BLOOM, LLC – FINAL PLAT REVIEW

DRB Roll Call: C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; S. Collum; L.B. Denizot; K. White

7:15 PM C. Rainville, acting Chairman, called the meeting to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. J. Beers and C. Streets stated they were not present for the first hearing. They asked the applicant if they could participate in this final hearing, or if they should recess the hearing to a different date. Mr. White agreed that they could participate on the Board for this hearing. K. White made the presentation. He presented the Board with an updated Master Subdivision Plan showing: an area for trash; utility poles; and easements - showing the width of the ROWs. The action items from previous hearing were completed. Wetlands were discussed. Mr. White stated the evaluation from the Army Corps of Engineers was not needed, as the wetlands decision was deferred to the State of Vermont. The Board reviewed the Inspection Report from Chris Brunelle, dated 01/09/08. C. Rainville asked about lot 11 that has no road frontage. The ROW can be used as an alternate to the lack of road frontage with Conditional Use Approval. L. B. Denizot said she may need a ROW to her piece of land. S. Taylor said this would be a private ROW, not part of this project. C. Streets made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative. S. Jones second. All in favor.

EXHIBITS RECEIVED:

1. Master Subdivision Plan by Ralph Branon & Associates, revised 04/14/08.

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.

BURTON STEEN – SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, C. Rainville, J. Beers, C. Streets Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; R. Fletcher; C. Driscoll; B. Ewoldsen; C. Porter; J. Porter;L. Gilbert; A. Hoak;

B. Steen

8:00 PM J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. B. Steen talked about the project. He will be the landlord for the Vermont Woodworking School. He is also a member of the woodworking community workshop. The school is currently located in Colchester, and it would like a larger space with a rural setting. Mr. Steen talked about the building which was built in 1867. He hopes to restore the house to the original look on the outside. There are two apartments, a 2 bedroom and a 3 bedroom. The barn does have structural problems. They hope to jack up the beam, fix the slate shingles, copula, ridge caps and do other repairs. He talked in length about the bio-mass furnace they hope to install in a shed in the back. J. Porter was concerned about smoke due to living up the hill. The dormitories for the school were discussed. They may be located in the lower level of the large barn, or possibly in the old horse barn if it can be salvaged, or a new dormitory may be built to replace the horse barn. J. Heyer asked about wastewater from the dorms. A. Hoak, Engineer talked about a new septic system to be located where they found sandy soils. B. Steen said they will design the septic 1 ½ times bigger than what they actually need. J. Beers asked about the number of people involved. C. Driscoll said there probably will be no more than 24 people at any one time. A. Hoak talked about utilizing the existing well, and probably needing a storage reservoir. Mr. Steen mentioned deeded rights to a spring. A. Hoak then talked about traffic implications. There will only be a small impact along Route 104. Permits needed from other Agencies were discussed, such as fire and safety and others. Any hazardous substances will need to be contained. The barn does not need a sprinkler system. C. Streets asked about the electrical – if special covered light fixtures would be required due to solvents, etc. All State requirements will be met.

S. Taylor asked Mr. Steen about the comment he made regarding the State Labor and Industry designation as light industrial. Mr. Taylor mentioned that the property is located in the Conservation District of Town, and Light Industrial is not allowed in that District. There was much discussion regarding the main focus of the project being educational, as opposed to industrial, although there will be some aspects of both. C. Driscoll talked about skilled woodworkers to inspire students. Some furniture will be made and sold. C. Streets asked for clarification of the additional work preformed for Anichini, Inc. The students will be paid for the work they do on custom pieces. C. Driscoll emphasized that the school uses traditional woodworking methods, and the orders are small. Mr. Steen added that State Standards for working apprentices will be followed. J. Porter stated he is OK with a school, but does not want to live next to a furniture factory, and hopes the Board will set limits to the production aspect of the operation. B. Ewoldson talked about the professional development of all students – they will help with production, thereby enhancing their education. C. Streets asked about signs. They will follow the requirements as stated in the Bylaws. J. Heyer asked about outdoor lighting. There is one existing light, they are not sure of any others yet. J. Heyer mentioned the Town prefers down-casting lights. Parking and landscaping were discussed. S. Taylor asked if meals will be served. There probably will be a kitchen area, laundry and bathrooms. C. Porter asked what will happen if the school leaves? Would the business take over? If it was to be run as a business, the applicants would need to come back before the Board. S. Taylor said that violations would be issued if the project was not run as approved by the Board. C. Driscoll mentioned the school is in an industrial area now, and would stay in Colchester if production was the main focus. R. Fletcher said that since this is a teaching facility it takes a lot of time to make even one piece.

L. Gilbert stated he was asked to represent the owners. They feel this is a great opportunity to restore an historic old barn. S. Jones added that it will add to the character of the Town. Mr. Steen said there probably will be a gallery to display items made by the students. C. Streets made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative. S. Jones second. All in favor.

EXHIBITS RECEIVED AT THE HEARING:

1. Site Plan by Ruggiano Engineering, dated 04/15/2008.

2. Information on “Alternative Heating …Bio-mass Goliath Boiler”

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.