GENERAL MINUTES

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

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA

7:00 PM J. Heyer called the meeting to order. B. Murphy made a motion to nominate Jason Heyer as Chair of the DRB. C. Streets second. J. Heyer accepted. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. J. Heyer made a motion to nominate Barbara Murphy as Vice Chair of the DRB. C. Streets second.

B. Murphy accepted. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. B. Murphy made a motion to nominate Clarice Streets as Clerk of the DRB. J. Heyer second. C. Streets accepted. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor.

The minutes from October 1, 2008 were reviewed. B. Murphy made a motion to accept the general minutes from October 1, 2008. C. Streets second. All in favor. B. Murphy made a motion to accept both the Rainville and the Minor minutes from October 1, 2008. C. Streets second. All in favor.

The Map and Mylar for the Covi/Jones Revision (due to wetlands) were reviewed. C. Streets made a motion to accept the Map and Mylar for the Covi/Jones Revision. B. Murphy second. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. J. Heyer signed the Mylar for the DRB. The Map and Mylar for the Quong project were reviewed. B. Murphy made a motion to accept the Map and Mylar for the Quong project. C. Streets second. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. J. Heyer signed the Mylar for the DRB.

P. Rainville and S. Jones arrived.

7:15 PM ROONEY – PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW

P. Rainville and S. Jones left. The Paper Map for Fairfax Investments was reviewed. The Board accepted the Paper Map for Fairfax Investments. The Paper Map and Mylar for the Rainville project (Administrative Review) were reviewed. J. Heyer made a motion to accept the Paper Map and Mylar for the Rainville project. B. Murphy second. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. J. Heyer signed the Mylar for the DRB. The Paper Map and Mylar for Cassidy Estates were reviewed. C. Streets made a motion to accept the Paper Map and Mylar for the Cassidy Estates Project. B. Murphy second. C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Heyer in favor. J. Heyer signed the Mylar for the DRB.

There will be no meeting on November 19, 2008, as there are no hearings scheduled.

8:30 PM C. Streets made a motion to adjourn. J. Heyer second. All 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.

ROONEY – PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW

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

Alternates Present: P. Rainville, S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Rooney; D. Tudhope; M. Fortney; L. Fosher; D. Shea

7:20 PM J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in.

J. Heyer asked Mr. Rooney if there have been any major changes since the last hearing. J. Rooney said that nothing changed on the site itself. B. Murphy asked about wet lands that would need to be identified and mapped. There was discussion on the issue of wet land delineation. M. Fortney talked about the drainage area on his property. S. Jones noticed the Plat needed to be updated with correct names of adjoining property owners. She also questioned the maintenance of lot 12, the septic lot. The Deeds for lots 7, 9, 10, and 11 will need to reference maintenance of the septic area on lot 12. B. Murphy asked about identifying the 50 foot ROW to the common land. There will be boundary markers, and tractor tracks. Since the common land is an important part of a PUD, she wanted to be sure the entrance was well marked for all property owners. Both the trash area and sidewalks, were discussed. S. Taylor asked about a Storm Water Permit. D. Tudhope did not

think it would be required, but he will verify that with Ralph Branon, Engineer. Drains, culverts, the grade of the road, and the hammerhead were all discussed. M. Fortney mentioned he was not aware of this development when he bought his property. L. Fosher asked about lots 1 – 4, which were approved in 1996. There are no immediate plans to build homes on those lots at this time. The septic lot for the new project will adjoin their property. Drainage and erosion control were discussed. L. Fosher was concerned about the environmental impact.

D. Shea had two main concerns. The first was in regard to dogs in the neighborhood. The new development will have a fenced in area for trash. When and if there is a problem due to dogs, he should contact the constable or the Selectboard. His other main concern is related to water. He is concerned that the number of new homes could have a negative impact on his water and well. There was much discussion on the quantity and quality of water from wells. J. Heyer recommended that Mr. Shea find the depth and flow rate of his well at the current time. S. Taylor suggested that Mr. Shea and Mr. Rooney talk about possible solutions in case Mr. Shea’s well will be negatively affected by the new development. L. Fosher asked the Board about the Hearing process. She was particularly interested in how soon the developer would be allowed to start building. C. Streets made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for the Rooney Project with action items noted. S. Jones second. All in favor.

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Report from Vt. Wetlands Department (Amy Norris) regarding wetlands.

2. Name on Plat for adjoining property owners to be changed from “Palermo” to “Fortney”.

3. Name on Plat for adjoining property owners to be changed from “J. Minor” to “Jens & Heike Meyer”

4. J. Rooney & D. Shea to discuss concerns about Mr. Shea’s well, and to report their findings at the next

hearing.

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.