GENERAL MINUTES

Members Present: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA

 

7:00 PM            J. Heyer called the meeting to order. S. Taylor was asked to complete a Training Grant Application for a workshop to be presented by Vermont League of Cities & Towns (VLCT). They would like two subjects covered in one session if possible.  J. Heyer stated he will try to attend the Young’s Act 250 hearing. The Board will need to schedule two hearings to change contingent approval to final approval: King and Young. These will be for administrative change only, and no new testimony and no new issues will be heard at these hearings.  The minutes from October 17th were reviewed.  S. Jones made a motion to accept the General Minutes from Oct. 17, 2007.  B. Murphy second.  All in favor.  B. Murphy made a motion to accept the LaRiviere Minutes from Oct. 17, 2007.  S. Jones second.  J. Heyer, B. Murphy and S. Jones in favor.  C. Rainville made a motion to accept the Joachim minutes from Oct. 17, 2007.  S. Jones second.  All in favor.

 

B. Murphy made a motion to nominate J. Heyer as Chair.  C. Rainville second.  All in favor.  J. Heyer made a motion to nominate B. Murphy as Vice Chair. C. Rainville second.  All in favor.  B. Murphy made a motion to nominate C. Rainville as Clerk.  S. Jones second.  All in favor.

 

The paper map for the Ellsworth project was reviewed.  The Board did not approve the paper map because the boundary lines were missing for the whole project.  The Engineer for the next hearing was 15 minutes late, so the Board reviewed the paper map and Mylar for the Blake Project 2nd Revision.  The foundation drain was added to the plat.  B. Murphy made a motion to accept the Blake 2nd Revision paper map and Mylar.  S. Jones second.  J. Heyer, S. Jones and B. Murphy in favor.  J. Heyer signed the Mylar. 

 

7:30 PM            DUSABLON – FINAL PLAT

 

8:00 PM              CASSIDY ESTATES, LLC – SKETCH PLAN

 

8:50 PM  Discussion centered on: Duplex’s located on large lots with undivided share of property; illegal subdivisions; and Deeds. 9:00 PM - S. Taylor left.  B. Murphy made a motion to enter deliberative session.  C. Rainville second.  All in favor.  9:30 PM - S. Jones made a motion to exit deliberative session.  B. Murphy second.  J. Heyer, S. Jones and B. Murphy in favor.  B. Murphy made a motion to adjourn.  J. Heyer second.  J. Heyer, S. Jones and B. Murphy in favor.

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,    

Cathy Raymond, Planning and Zoning Assistant

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2007

                    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. 

 

 

 

 

DUSABLON -  FINAL PLAT REVIEW

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

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA; J. McLaren; D. Dusablon, Sr.; B. Dusablon; M. Averill

 

7:30 PM             J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. M. Averill, Engineer made the presentation.  The septic easement needed to be moved approximately three feet away from the driveway.  A new map was presented showing the change.  The property across the road is a separate lot and does not require subdivision approval; however it is part of the PUD and will contain a recreational easement for the subdivided lots across the road. A culvert has been installed.  The banking that needed to be cut back to allow a good line of site, will have no more than a 30 degree angle and will be seeded and mulched. B. Murphy said the sand base will need more stabilization.  Mr. Averill mentioned they may use something like a fiber mesh to help stabilize the banking.  There was more discussion on the recreational easement on the land across the road. The wording in the Covenants or Deeds will be done by an Attorney.  Two Mylars will be submitted.    C. Rainville made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative.  S. Jones second.  All in favor.

 

 

Exhibit Received: 

            1.  Site Plan drawn by Averill Engineering, LLC, revised 11/05/2007 (Sheet 1 of 3).

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

 

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2007

                    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, LLC – SKETCH PLAN REVIEW

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

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA; J. Caissy; G. Beers; J. McLaren; C. Greenough; R. Greenough; J. Beers; C. Collins, Engineer

 

8:00 PM             J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. C. Collins, Engineer made the presentation.  The Planned Unit Development will consist of the existing 2 unit duplex and seven new single family homes.  There will be approximately 11.3 acres of common land to remain undeveloped.  Cassidy Road will be extended.  Lots 1& 2 will have a shared driveway from Fletcher Road.  Each lot will have a drilled well.  Lots 1 & 2 will have septic systems on site and the other new homes will utilize a community septic system. There will be easements for common land access and to Town of Fairfax for possible future water use.  A common trash pick-up area is also shown on the Plat. 

C. Collins requested that the Board consider this a minor subdivision.  Discussion centered on this, due to the community septic system, but the Board would not decide until after public input.  J. Beers asked if a community septic needs a replacement area.  C. Collins said it did.  Covenants were discussed.  The previous plans that were brought to the DRB for this same land were discussed.  J. Heyer asked about the cul-de sac.  It will need to be reviewed by fire and rescue.  It will be built to A76 standards.  S. Jones asked about the language in Covenants or Deeds for current owners of the Duplex.  G. Beers said the developer is currently paying the taxes on the common land.  There was more discussion on what associations will be needed to cover the road, the common land, and the existing Association for the duplex.  The duplex may have a different percentage of common land. 

 

The duplex was discussed.  It was built on a 20 acre parcel.  It appears that each owner was deeded .06 acres of land with their half of the building. G. Beers said he has access from the edge of the foundation.  B. Murphy mentioned that the sketch plan does not reflect what actually exists.  It appears the land the duplex was built on should have been subdivided from the large parcel, if the duplex owners own part of the land.  J. Caissy said the first plan proposed was done before the duplex was built.  B. Murphy wants clarification from the developer who did not attend the hearing. She feels the hearing should be adjourned to talk to the developer and to understand the reality of the duplex ownership of the land. Mr. Beers would like clarification of the Zoning laws in reference to his Duplex.  J. McLaren talked on lot acreage, development, regulations, pushing limits, setbacks, State Rules and other topics.  The other proposed projects for this property were again discussed.

B. Murphy made a motion to adjourn the hearing to December 5, 2007 at 8:30 PM.  S. Jones second.  All in favor. 

ACTION ITEMS:

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

            2.  Clarify ownership of land for Duplex.

            3.  Proof that the sale of the Duplex did not create an illegal subdivision.

            4.  Clear up any potential Zoning violation.

            5.  On Plat, show current duplex owners as adjoiners.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2007

                    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.