Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 2007
MINUTES SUBJECT TO CORRECTION BY THE SHELBURNE PLANNING COMMISSION. CHANGES, IF ANY, WILL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMISSION. TOWN OF SHELBURNE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING April 12, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Reg Gignoux, Hilda White, Kay Kraushaar, Tucker Holland, Peter Gibbs, Claude LaPierre, Dick Elkins. STAFF PRESENT: Dean Pierce, Town Planner. OTHERS PRESENT: George Winfield, Frank Cole, Matt Odarlinski, Kimberly Legg, Lila Webb, Chuck Dunham, Dave Marshall, John Wakefield, Larry Williams, Gwen Webster, Ashley Matthews (Burlington Free Press). AGENDA: - Call to Order
- Approval of Minutes (3/22/07)
- Design Review, Lila Webb, 259 Marsett Road (DR07-06)
- Design Review, Kevin Clayton/Twin State Signs, 30 Shelburne Shopping Park (DR07-07)
- Design Review, Kimberly Legg, 34 McCabe Circle (DR07-08)
- Design Review, Alan Clayton/William Wissell (Cucina Antica), 40 Shelburne Shopping Park (DR07-09)
- Design Review, Town of Shelburne/Shelburne Baseball, 5420 Shelburne Road (DR07-10)
- Sketch Plan Review, Vermont Zen Center, Inc., 470 Thomas Road (SUB06-11)
- Final Plan Review, Franklin & Judith Cole, 5234 Dorset Street (SUB07-03)
- Site Plan Amendment, Scout Investments/Karla Toensing, 65 Falls Road (SP98- 12R1)
- PUD Final Plan Amendment, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC, 5247 Shelburne Road (SUB05-09R2)
- Other Business
- Adjournment
1. CALL TO ORDER Reg Gignoux, Chairperson, welcomed new Planning Commissioner, Dick Elkins, and called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3/22/07) MOTION by Hilda White, SECOND by Kay Kraushaar, to approve the 3/22/07 minutes with the following amendments: Page 2, Forest Park Realty, Applicant Comments, 1st sentence – insert “the land where” following the word “purchased” and insert “were to be built” following the words “41 townhouses”, and in the 2nd sentence - replace “the building envelope” with “the previously approved building envelopes”; Page 5, Other Business, 2nd sentence – change “Follow brief discussion” to “Following a brief discussion”, and in the 3rd sentence – begin the sentence with “A deliberative session…”. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 3. DESIGN REVIEW, LILA WEBB, 259 MARSETT ROAD (DR07-06) Lila Webb appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Lila Webb stated the greenhouse off the back of the house will be replaced with a deck. Also, the crawlspace underneath the deck will be weatherproofed so it can be utilized. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Deck, 259 Marsett Road, Legg (DR07-06) MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to grant design review approval to Lila Webb for the request to construct an 8’x 12’ wood deck in the rear of residential property located near the corner of Marsett Road and Falls Road consistent with plans cited in the staff report. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 4. DESIGN REVIEW, KEVIN CLAYTON/TWIN STATE SIGNS, 30 SHELBURNE SHOPPING PARK (DR07-07) No one appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS None. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Sign, 30 Shelburne Shopping Park, Clayton/Twin State Signs (DR07-07) MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Peter Gibbs, to grant design review approval to Kevin Clayton/Twin State Signs for a new façade sign of property at 30 Shopping Park and for a replacement panel on the Shopping Park entrance sign per cited plans. VOTING: 6 ayes, 1 abstention (Dick Elkins); motion carried. 5. DESIGN REVIEW, KIMBERLY LEGG, 34 MCCABE CIRCLE (DR07-08) Kimberly Legg appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS The applicant explained the proposal to install a fence from the boundary of the grass area behind the unit. The existing trees are outside the fenced area. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. Dean Pierce noted the proposed fence is of the same style as the fence at the front of the units which was installed by the homeowners association. PUBLIC INPUT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Fence, 34 McCabe Circle, Kimberley Legg (DR07-08) MOTION by Hilda White, SECOND by Kay Kraushaar, to grant design review approval to Kimberly Legg for approximately 75’ of picket style fence plus a gate to enclose the yard on property at 34 McCabe Circle per cited plans. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 6. DESIGN REVIEW, ALAN CLAYTON/WILLIAM WISELL (CUCINA ANTICA), 40 SHELBURNE SHOPPING PARK (DR07-09) No one appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS None. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. PUBLIC INPUT None. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Shed & Awning, 40 Shelburne Shopping Park, Clayton/Wisell (Cucina Antica (DR07-09) MOTION by Kay Kraushaar, SECOND by Tucker Holland, to continue the application until April 26, 2007. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 7. DESIGN REVIEW, TOWN OF SHELBURNE/SHELBURNE BASEBALL, 5420 SHELBURNE ROAD (DR07-10)) Jeff Nick appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS None. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Fence, 5420 Shelburne Road, Shelburne Baseball (DR07-10) MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to grant design review approval to Shelburne Baseball, Inc./Town of Shelburne for the proposal to move a maximum of 10’ of the existing outfield fence on the “Major League” field at 5420 Shelburne Road consistent with the photocopy excerpt of the site plan and subject to the following condition(s): 1. All other conditions of approval pertaining to the signs affixed to the fence shall remain in effect. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 8. SKETCH PLAN REVIW, VERMONT ZEN CENTER INC., 470 THOMAS ROAD (SUB06-11) Dave Marshall appeared on behalf of the application. APPICANT COMMENTS Dave Marshall reviewed the site plan and the proposal to subdivide an 8.56 per acre parcel into one 3.88 acre lot and one 4.68 acre lot. A boundary adjustment to satisfy the requirements of a PUD was investigated, but the adjacent property owner was not interested in changing the boundary line and potentially limiting the use of their property. An alternate plan shows a straight boundary line and provides the appropriate amount of acreage for each parcel, but lot frontage is a challenge (200’ lot width is a problem). The boundary line between Lot #2 and Lot #3 can be moved 50’ farther south, however, this will have a significant impact. Mr. Marshall presented the Planning Commission with another alternative plan showing the boundary line essentially back to the original layout. Flood plain will be put into conservation. The new alternative meets the goal of the Zen Center and preserving the LaPlatte River corridor as well as satisfying square footage issues. The layout shows the existing house and lot, a building lot, and an open space lot. Mr. Marshall pointed out the location of the conservation area, the 100-year floodplain, and the potential for a path easement. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. Dean Pierce stated 200 feet is the minimum width between two lot lines and the proposal does not provide this. Also, the subdivision requirements encourage lots that are regular in shape. The proposal does not provide this. Discussion has taken place concerning easements which could make the lots more regular in shape. The minimum lot size of 2.3 acres and the 200 foot width still need to be resolved. Reviewing the application as a PRD would resolve matters, but the structure within the periphery buffer prohibits this. Dean Pierce summarized the alternate layout presented by Mr. Marshall on 4/12/07 as follows the east portion of Lot 2 next to the Zen Center building would be the frontage for the lot and meets the lot width because even though in some parts of the property the depth is shallow on the north and south boundaries there is greater than 200’. Reg Gignoux suggested the entire area west of the natural boundary line be included in the conservation area. Dave Marshall concurred stated language would be necessary to allow the sewer easement within the conservation area. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Sketch Plan, Subdivision, 470 Thomas Road, Vermont Zen Center, Inc. (SUB06-11) MOTION by Hilda White, SECOND by Kay Kraushaar, to classify the application submitted by Civil Engineering Associations on behalf of the Vermont Zen Center as a major subdivision. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Peter Gibbs, to grant sketch plan approval of the application submitted by Civil Engineering Associates of behalf of the Vermont Zen Center for subdivision of an existing 8.56 acre parcel subject to the following conditions: - Any preliminary plan application shall include information on the nature and extent of sensitive resources and development constraints on the project site as well as an assessment of the project’s potential impact on features.
- Plans shall be revised to reflect reconfigured parcel boundaries and all proposed easements as depicted as “Alternate B” provided to the Planning Commission on April 12, 2007, and further, to the greatest extent possible, lots shall be made regular in shape and sensitive areas on the site shall remain un-subdivided.
- Any preliminary plan application shall include a proposal regarding creation of a non-motorized path easement on the property.
- Any preliminary plan application must contain items specified in the Preliminary Plan Checklist.
VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 9. FINAL PLAN REVIEW, FRANKLIN & JUDITH COLE, 5234 DORSET STREET (SUB07-03) Frank Cole appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS None. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07. There was mention of comments from a neighbor in reference to a possible accessory apartment in the barn and if the lighting problems could be rectified. Dean Pierce pointed out the application is not a PRD and not subject to the subdivision regulations which would review the mentioned items. A site visit by the Zoning Administrator is scheduled on a different matter and the lighting matter could be mentioned at that time. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Final Plan, Subdivision/Property Transfer, 5234 Dorset Street, Franklin and Judith Cole (SUB07-03) MOTION by Hilda White , SECOND by Peter Gibbs, to approve the Final Pan application submitted by Franklin and Judith Cole for properties at 5234 Dorset Street and 83 Wind Ridge subject to the following condition: 1. The boundary line adjustment as depicted shall be carried out consistent with the Plat Plan entitled “Franklin and Judith Cole, proposed 2-lot Subdivision” prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, and dated February 23, 2007. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 10. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, SCOUT INVESTMENTS/KARLA TOENSING, 65 FALLS ROAD (SP98-12R1) Karla and Brandy Toensing appeared on the application. Tucker Holland recused himself from review of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Mr. Toensing explained the proposed uses in the building complement each other. The seven existing parking spaces in the rear of the building are not used. People are parking on the street and walking around the Village. There is a business interested in leasing the second floor space for retail sales. The regulations indicate more parking is needed for the second retail space, but the existing seven parking spaces are not being used. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application dated 4/12/07. It was noted the handicap parking space needs to be delineated. Also, the number of parking spaces does not meet the requirement of 10 spaces per the bylaw. A waiver for parking is needed. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Site Plan Amendment, Change of Use, 65 Falls Road, Scout Investments/Toensing (SP98-12R1) MOTION by Kay Kraushaar, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to grant approval to Scout Investments, Inc./Karla Toensing for amendment of the site plan for 65 Falls Road consistent with the plan submitted and subject to the following: 1. If not currently in compliance, exterior site lighting shall comply with the standards contained within the Shelburne Zoning Bylaws within three months of the date of approval. 2. All other previously approved site plan review conditions not affected by this decision shall remain in effect. 3. Approval of the current proposal carries with it a parking waiver of three spaces in total (seven spaces to be provided where 10 are required under the zoning bylaw). VOTING: 5 ayes; 1 nay (Dick Elkin); motion carried. Tucker Holland returned to the Planning Commission. 11. PUD FINAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CATAMOUNT/HSI/SHELBURNE, LLC, 5247 SHELBURNE ROAD (SUB05-09R2) Larry Williams and John Wakefield appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Larry Williams reviewed the site plan amendment to change from renovating the existing motel building into nine residential units to removing the existing building and constructing two new buildings containing three units each and one new building with one unit (total of eight living units). The “double loaded” parking will be eliminated. A streetscape for the residential units will be created. Due to the revised parking configuration seven parking spaces will be lost (66 approved spaces to 59 spaces). Parking spaces include the space inside the single car garages and the single car driveways (tandem spaces). A waiver was granted from the required 96 parking spaces to 66 spaces and the request is being made for a waiver for the 59 parking spaces (down from 66 spaces). There is available public parking in a reasonable proximity to the site. A sidewalk to encourage pedestrian traffic and access will be installed. There will be a simulated wrought iron fence and fence high shrubs to separate the units from the driveway. Mr. Williams stated an eight foot high wood fence will be installed at the back of the units. There was discussion with the Design Review Committee about a fence by the mobile homes. If the mobile home is removed, there will not be a fence. The mature cedar hedgerow by the existing historic barn on the mobile home property will remain to create a screen for the second floor of the condominium units (the tree vegetation does not begin until about eight feet high). It is hoped the plan for development of the mobile home park gets settled so possible access can be discussed. If this access is secured, the seven parking spaces that were lost to the reconfiguration will be regained. Mr. Williams described the condominium buildings (one and a half stories in height, wood frame, clapboard, off-white buff color, dark grey architectural grade asphalt shingled roof, appearance of a carriage house, subordinate to the Inn). There will not be an elevator in the buildings. The living units are three bedrooms (2,200s.f.) and two bedrooms (1,800 s.f.). There will be gas fireplaces in the units so chimneys are not needed (and will be removed from the site plan). The arch feature on the garages will remain. More details on the eaves and fascia trim will be provided to the Design Review Committee. Per foot cost of construction is estimated at $220/s.f. High quality materials will be used. The proposal is appropriate for the village, stressed Mr. Williams. . The request for approval of a personal services use on the second floor of the Inn is being withdrawn as part of the application. The Flying Pig Bookstore will use the space. Regarding meeting the regulations for PUD-Redevelopment, the proposed new construction is less than 25% of the existing building footprint. The additional building footprint is 19.85%. The calculations can be provided. Regarding a permit from VTrans for permanent access from Route 7, this is no longer being sought. The roadway will be an emergency access only. Mr. Williams described the changes to the lighting so the lights conform to the town standards. Reg Gignoux urged the lights to be down shielded. There was discussion of the comments from the Fire Chief regarding sprinklers in the buildings, the aisle width, parking in front impacting access by fire trucks, fire alarms tied to a central call system, and fire walls. The applicant noted the need to contain construction costs so some of the items requested by the Fire Chief may not be added. Also, the units are in close proximity to the fire station so response time should be fast. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/12/07, and comments from the Fire Chief on the buildings. Peter Gibbs asked if the transformer in the northeast corner will be removed and if the electrical easement will be removed with the amended proposal. The applicant confirmed this. It was noted the location of the dumpster is as approved. Dean Pierce asked if data on parking for the current uses has been compiled. Mr. Williams replied the parking arrangement appears to be working. No complaints have been filed. There is excess parking in the vicinity. Reg Gignoux asked about snow removal .Mr. Williams stated there is room for snow storage off the end of site though snow may have to be removed off site if significant amounts accumulate. PUBLIC COMMENT Gwen Webster acknowledged the revised plan is a vast improvement over the previous plan, but parking remains a concern especially when there are lots of events happening in the village. There is a shortage of parking. Ms. Webster mentioned employees at the Inn restaurant are parking on Falls Road when they are should be parking on Church Street. DELIBERATION/DECISION PUD Final Plan Amendment, Condominiums, 5247 Shelburne Road & 11 Falls Road, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC (SUB05-09R3) MOTION by Peter Gibbs, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to continue review of the application for submitted by Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC for condominiums at 5247 Shelburne Road & 11 Falls Road until April 26, 2007. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. 12. OTHER BUSINESS, CORRESPONDENCE Bullrock Application Staff reported the denial of the Bullrock application is being appealed by the applicant Environmental Court. The application is scheduled for Planning Commission review on April 26, 2007, however, the applicant may withdraw the proposal or allow the Planning Commission to make a decision and bring both decisions before Environmental Court. Following discussion it was noted only three members who can act on the application will be in attendance at the 4//26/07 Planning Commission meeting so the application cannot be heard on that date. Hilda White will serve as Acting Chairperson at the 4/26/07 meeting. Only four of the seven member Planning Commission are anticipated at the meeting. 13. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Hilda White, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to adjourn the meeting. VOTING: unanimous (7-0); motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. rsec: M.E.Riordan tscpt: JA
MINUTES SUBJECT TO CORRECTION BY THE SHELBURNE PLANNING COMMISSION. CHANGES, IF ANY, WILL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMISSION. | TOWN OF SHELBURNE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING April 26, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Hilda White, Tucker Holland, Claude LaPierre, Dick Elkins. (Reg Gignoux, Kay Kraushaar, and Peter Gibbs were absent.) STAFF PRESENT: Dean Pierce, Town Planner. OTHERS PRESENT: William Wisell, Larry Williams, Gwen Webster, Marge Sharp (Shelburne News). AGENDA: - Call to Order
- Approval of Minutes (4/12/07)
- Design Review, Alan Clayton/William Wisell (Cucina Antica), 40 Shelburne Shopping Park (DR07-09)
- Design Review, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC, 5247 Shelburne Road (DR07-05)
- PUD Final Plan Amendment, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC, 5247 Shelburne Road (SUB05-09R2)
- PRD Sketch Plan Review, Paul Handy Trust, Catherine Handy Trust, William Andrus/Bullrock Corp., 2522, 2538 & 2572 Shelburne Road (SUB07-02)
- Limited Discussion: Proposed Zoning Changes
- Other Business
- Adjournment
1. CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Reg Gignoux, Hilda White assumed the duties of Chairperson and called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (4/12/07) MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to approve the 4/12/07 minutes with the following correction: Page 6, Cole, Deliberation/Decision – correct the voting on the motion to reflect Dick Elkins abstained. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 3. DESIGN REVIEW, ALAN CLAYTON/WILLIAM WISELL (CUCINA ANTICA), 40 SHELBURNE SHOPPING PARK (DR07-09) William Wisell appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Mr. Wisell explained the location of the 8’x 16’ shed by the dumpster behind the building. The shed will be the same color as the building and will be out of sight as is the dumpster. The shed will be used for dry storage (pizza boxes). STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/26/07. Hilda White noted the shed is visible from 30 Shelburne Shopping Park. There was further discussion of the location of the dumpster and the shed. Regarding the awning, Dean Pierce noted the original application included lettering that would make the awning a sign. The applicant decreased the size of the awning and the lettering so the awning is no longer considered a sign and does not need design review. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Shed, 40 Shelburne Shopping Park, Wisell (DR07-09) MOTION by Claude LaPierre, SECOND by Dick Elkins, to grant design review approval to William Wisell (Cucina Antica) and property owner, Alan Clayton, for the addition of a shed at the southeast corner of the building at 40 Shelburne Shopping Park per the plans submitted with the application and subject to the following condition: 1. The location of the shed shall comply with setback requirements per Shelburne zoning bylaws. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 4. DESIGN REVIEW, CATAMOUNT/HSI/SHELBURNE, LLC, 5247 SHELBURNE ROAD (DR07-05) Larry Williams appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Larry Williams confirmed the concerns of the Historic Preservation and Design Review Committee (HP&DRC) have been addressed with regard to the proposed buildings (replacing the motel). HP&DRC granted approval with the condition the color of the garage doors and the front entry door be specified, and the configuration of the front entry be reconsidered (the glass door is too contemporary in a traditional building). The door will be changed to a solid panel wood door (six panels if available). HP&DRC also wanted the roof beyond the gable and the eave by the dormers to be consistent on the buildings. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/26/07. Dean Pierce noted he assumed the changes mentioned by the applicant would be provided to the HP&DRC prior to the hearing before the Planning Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT None. The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed. DELIBERATION/DECISION Design Review, Exterior Building Design, 5247 Shelburne Road, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC (DR07-05) MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Dick Elkins, to grant design review approval to Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC for exterior changes to property at 5247 Shelburne Road consistent with the updated plans (dated April 12, 2007) and the site plan (dated April 18, 2007) subject to the following condition: 1. The applicant shall submit additional details to the HP&DRC for consideration and approval, and these details shall pertain to the front entry door/sidelight (style and color), the garage door (color), and the dormers (proportion and roof detailing). VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 5. PUD FINAL PLAN AMENDMENT, CATAMOUNT/HSI/SHELBURNE, LLC, 5247 SHELBURNE ROAD (SUB05-09R2) Larry Williams appeared on behalf of the application. APPLICANT COMMENTS Mr. Williams stated the lighting in front of the buildings has been changed. There are no pole mounted lights like those by the Inn. There will be bollard type lighting just for the sidewalks for safety purposes. Regarding the northerly entry off Route 7, it is not anticipated that VTrans will grant permission for the entry as a permanent access so the access will be for emergency vehicles only. On the issue of parking, the condominiums are in a village settlement. There are areas with off-site parking nearby (train station parking lot, by the town offices, and on Church Street). The Planning Commission can grant a parking waiver. The existing motel building will be removed. The building is not an historic or contributing building. Three new buildings with condominium units inside will be constructed on the site. The Planning Commission expressed concern about having adequate parking. Hilda White mentioned having a shuttle from the off-site parking areas to the site. Mr. Williams stated this is unlikely, though the restaurant in the Inn may want to consider this on special occasions. In Burlington or at the larger shopping centers, it is common for people to park away from the front door of an establishment and walk to their destination. Dick Elkins echoed the concern about parking, noting off-site parking is not guaranteed to be available when needed. Also, a business could locate in the Inn that would want mid-day meals which would put further demand on parking. Larry Williams noted the restaurant owner does not at this time want to serve lunch. The parking requirement for the restaurant was reviewed (40 spaces or one space per two seats). Larry Williams noted the site was previously approved with a parking waiver. The current request is for a waiver of an additional seven spaces. The Planning Commission already approved a waiver from the required 97 spaces to allow 66 spaces. The current request is for 59 spaces. The number of condominium units has been decreased by one unit. The spaces for the condominiums are not available to the tenants at the Inn. The Planning Commission has granted parking waivers on other applications. Hours of operation for the businesses at the Inn do not overlap so on-site parking can be shared. Dick Elkins said he would like to see the delineation of 10 parking spaces in the vicinity. Mr. Williams noted the project is over budget and there is no money available to buy additional land for parking. If an arrangement with the owners of the mobile home park can be made, then there will be room for seven parking spaces. Tucker Holland commented the layout is a great example of recycling parking. The restaurant and businesses in the Inn operate on different schedules. There will be times when parking is not adequate for the crowd, but those occasions will likely be relatively few and there are the off-site options. Mr. Holland stated he does not want all the pavement necessary to provide for the maximum parking demand. Mr. Holland asked about the comments from the Fire Chief. Larry Williams stated the engineer assured the turning radius works for a fire truck. Regarding sprinklers in the buildings, the 13-R (residential) approach is being investigated for cost and feasibility. Regarding winter maintenance of the emergency access, snow cannot be stored on the access and parking is not allowed in the fire lane. Cars will be towed. Signs will be posted about the fire lane and emergency access. Snow may be temporarily piled and stored on the site and then removed, but the sight distance on Route 7 will not be impeded. STAFF REPORT The Planning Commission received a written staff report on the application, dated 4/26/07. Dean Pierce pointed out the R-PUD approval indicates the applicant must demonstrate the motel is a non-historic, not significant structure. PUBLIC COMMENT Gwen Webster, Shelburne resident, noted in the past snow would be piled by Route 7 making it impossible to safely enter the road. DELIBERATION/DECISION Final Plan Amendment, PUD, 5247 Shelburne Road, Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC (SUB05-09R2) MOTION by Dick Elkins, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to continue review of SUB05-09R2, PUD application by Catamount/HSI/Shelburne, LLC for 5247 Shelburne Road until May 10, 2007. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 6. O’BRIEN PROJECT The Planning Commission received a memo from Dean Pierce, dated 4/26/07, regarding review of the Maureen O’Brien subdivision. MOTION by Tucker Holland, SECOND by Claude LaPierre, to continue review of the Maureen O’Brien project until May 10, 2007. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. 7. PRD SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, PAUL HANDY TRUST, CATHERINE HANDY TRUST, WILLIAIM ANDRUS/BULLROCK CORP., 2522, 2538 & 2572 SHELBURNE ROAD (SUB07-02) It was noted the application was withdrawn by the applicant. 8. LIMITED DISCUSSION: PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES The Planning Commission briefly discussed signs and lighting. Dick Elkins commented all free-standing sandwich boards should be brought inside each night as a requirement. Tucker Holland said he will forward his comments on lighting to the Planning Commission. The consensus of the Planning Commission is to postpone discussion of zoning changes until the May 3, 2007 work session. 9. OTHER BUSINESS, CORRESPONDENCE Bullrock Application Dean Pierce reported no further information has been received with regard to scheduling a hearing before the Planning Commission. Anderson API Appeal Dean Pierce reported the house under appeal is on Shelburne’s grand list per the assessor’s decision. The selectboards from both towns (Shelburne and St. George) are still discussing the matter. Work Session on Zoning Changes May 3, 2007 at 7 p.m. Development on Dorset Street in South Burlington The project developer will meet with the Shelburne Planning Commission on 5/24/07 to discuss the development plans for the land adjacent to the Shelburne town boundary. Development Review Board The Shelburne Selectboard plans to take action on the establishment of a DRB in Shelburne at their May 8th meeting. Dick Elkins reported he appealed to the Selectboard to maintain the Planning Commission and Zoning Board rather than establish a DRB. 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Dick Elkins, SECOND by Tucker Holland, to adjourn the meeting. VOTING: unanimous (4-0); motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. RScty: M.E.Riordan
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