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June 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING June 10, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Elkins (Chairman); Brian Precourt, Tucker Holland, Ron Bouchard, Sam Chauncey (Arrived following discussion of item 4). STAFF PRESENT: Dean Pierce. OTHERS PRESENT: Marge Sharp. AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Chairman Dick Elkins. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. 3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 4. PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Commission discussed taking action to endorse or ratify the letter prepared by staff regarding the Platt and Gilmore applications for net metered photo-voltaic systems. This letter was prepared by staff following receipt of comments from individual Commissioners. MOTION by Brian Precourt, SECOND by Tucker Holland, to endorse the letter sent by staff to the Public Service Board regarding the Platt and Gilmore applications. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 5. RECAP OF ZONING DISCUSSION Dean Pierce drew the Commission’s attention to comments on spot zoning obtained from the Town Attorney following the earlier discussion of zoning for the Shelburne Airport. Ron Bouchard and others remarked on the benefits to the community deriving from operation of the airport. Ron Bouchard expressed concern that if the Town did not act on the request it might lose the airport. Brian Precourt indicated his support for the PUD approach to amending the bylaws, as it responds to the interests of the property owner and is simpler than a change involving a new zoning district. Dean Pierce reviewed alternative zoning text prepared by staff based on materials submitted by Mike Burke. Commissioners responded favorably. It was agreed that the text would be considered further at the next meeting, at which time a public hearing could be warned. 6. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE, PROCESS, AND AGENDAS Next meeting(s):
Selectboard Retreat
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 27, 2010 MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Sam Chauncey, to approve the minutes of 5/27/10 as presented: VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 8. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE There was no discussion of other business or correspondence. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Sam Chauncey, SECOND by Brian Precourt, to adjourn the meeting. VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. RScty: DLPierce
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING June 24, 2010 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Elkins (Chairman); Brian Precourt, Kate Lalley, Tucker Holland, Ron Bouchard. (Sam Chauncey and Daren Jorgensen were absent.) STAFF PRESENT: Dean Pierce, Town Planner. OTHERS PRESENT: Christine Armstrong, Ted Winfield, Kurt Gruendling, Barb McGee, Ray McGee, Mike Burke. AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dick Elkins called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Discussion of the noise regulations was postponed since anticipated additional material has not yet been received. 3. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 4. POSSIBLE ZONING CHANGES Zoning language for General Aviation Use Airport PUD was reviewed. Mike Burke with Krebs and Lansing Engineering stated the McGee airport property is accessed by a 50’ right-of-way from Mount Philo Road presently so the proposed requirement of a 60’ right-of-way is problematic. Also, a Class 1 road is for heavy commercial use which is not the situation with the existing road. Dean Pierce pointed out the language relative to right-of-way width and the class of road comes from the Public Works specifications. The DRB has the authority to waive the right-of-way width. Brian Precourt suggested reducing the right-of-way width to 50’ and adding that any proposed new PUD-Air or a substantial upgrade to the existing airport shall be served by a 60’ right-of-way and meet the standards of a Class 1 road. Mr. Pierce stated the standard is a 60’ right-of-way. A clause could be added saying the existing airport is served by a 50’ right-of-way. Tucker Holland asked if the Fire Chief has any issues with the current situation. Mr. Pierce said complaints have not been registered. The following language was added to the end of Section 1930.11.E: after ‘…Public Works Specifications’: “ however, public and general use airports existing as of the effective date of these regulations may be permitted to gain access by a driveway located within a right-of-way 50’ in width, and in the event of the expansion or intensification of use the DRB may require upgrades to the access road.” There was discussion of lot coverage. Mike Burke said 20,000 s.f. is the existing lot coverage and includes the house, hangars, and plane storage on 23 acres of land. Dick Elkins suggested the lot coverage maximum be reduced to 10% because 20% of 23 acres is a large area. Section 1930.11.D.2 was amended to read: “Maximum Building Coverage: Maximum building coverage shall be the greater of 10 percent of lot coverage….”. Tucker Holland confirmed the language pertaining to landscaping says the landscaping will be used to buffer impacts and this allows the DRB to require the buildings to be screened. MOTION by Brian Precourt, SECOND by Ron Bouchard, that the Planning Commission authorize staff to warn for public hearing on July 22, 2010 for the purpose of considering zoning changes that would authorize Public and General Aviation Use Airport PUDs as described in materials considered at the meeting on 6/24/10 with changes in Section 1930.11.D and E as noted (pertaining to right-of-way and lot coverage). VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Kate Lalley, that the Planning Commission approve the zoning change report prepared by staff regarding zoning changes that would authorize Public and General Aviation Use Airport PUDs as described in materials considered at the meeting on 6/24/10. VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. Discussion of the noise regulations was postponed. It was noted a letter from Shelburne Natural Resources Committee was received regarding interest in any zoning changes relative to the Naud property. 5. COORDINATION WITH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Members of the Planning Commission will attend the Selectboard retreat on 6/28/10. The Shelburne Road corridor and the village will be discussed. There was discussion of meeting with the DRB and other town committees. Dick Elkins and/or Brian Precourt will confirm a meeting date and agenda items with the DRB. Possible dates include July 21 or 22 or August 12, 2010. It was suggested each town committee amend their rules of procedure to specify holding a joint meeting with other town boards/committees annually. 6. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Planning Commission received a copy of the Public Service Board (PSB) decision on the Hollenbeck application for solar panels. The conclusion by the PSB is that no party successfully demonstrated that significant issues were raised so a Certificate of Public Good should be and is issued. The town can appeal. Tucker Holland observed the purview of the Planning Commission is views from public roads and rights-of-way and the Hollenbeck location is not problematic from that perspective, but there is concern about the PSB running roughshod over the concerns of neighbors where there is an aesthetic impact. Dick Elkins pointed out the PSB is unlikely to acquiesce to the town to any degree. Brian Precourt stated the PSB was not interested in the town’s ordinances, only in the power output. Kate Lalley agreed the PSB made it clear they did not care about private views. The lesson for the town is to push forward on the language in the regulations, especially with the noise ordinance. Tucker Holland suggested residents adjacent to the Hollenbecks send a letter pointing out alternate locations. Dick Elkins suggested a letter be sent to legislators encouraging discussion of the issue and informing them that town ordinances are not getting the consideration they should with these applications. Dean Pierce stressed the PSB needs to be clearer on what is being requested and that a site visit and prehearing conference is a hearing. Dean Pierce will draft a letter to local legislators regarding the Hollenbeck application and contact the PSB regarding Gilmore and lack of follow up on the town’s request for an extension. Mr. Pierce will investigate what is happening in other towns (Woodstock, Manchester, for example) with similar applications. 7. TOWN PLAN UPDATE No further information from UVM on assisting with the survey has been received. Dean Pierce will send a reminder. Feedback from the Recreation and Sewer departments has been received to date. July 1st is the deadline for comments. Dean Pierce will follow up with Daren Jorgensen about the work by his office intern on possible survey questions. 8. UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE, PROCESS, AND AGENDAS Agenda Items
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9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 10, 2010 MOTION by Brian Precourt, SECOND by Kate Lalley, to approve the minutes of 6/10/10 as written. VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. 10. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE St. George Zoning Regulations The zoning regulations for the Town of St. George contain lots of graphics. Regional Plan Work on the Regional Plan by Regional Planning will be forwarded upon request. Maps on Google Earth The Planning Commission requested the view corridor maps be included on Google Earth. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Brian Precourt, SECOND by Tucker Holland, to adjourn the meeting. VOTING: unanimous (5-0); motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. RScty: MERiordan
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