MINUTES OF THE SHAFTSBURY PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 13, 2003, COLE HALL, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT
Board Present: Andrew Knafel, Chairman, Kevin Bubriski, Vice-Chairman,
David Mance, Mark Young and Jim Serrao.
Board Absent: William Jakubowski
Other’s Present: Mr. James Whitman, Anthony Zazzaro, Zoning Administrator
and Cynthia Hamilton.
Mr. Knafel called the meeting to order at 7:33pm.
Old Business:
Economic Development Review Committee Update:
Mr. Knafel questioned whether the Shaftsbury Selectboard had approved this? Mr.
Zazzaro will contact Dennis McCarthy for a status update.
Bylaw Revisions: Mr. Jakubowski was unavailable, therefore this will be tabled
until the next regular meeting.
Zoning Administrator’s Report:
1. Mr. Zazzaro reported that Mr. Anthony Mazzola of Shaftsbury Saab was
permitted for 52 cars, and only counted 8 neat cars and a clean area upon his
most recent visit.
2. Jeff Whitesell, representing the Shaftsbury Little League is seeking
approximately $30K in funds to outfit Howard Park with lights. Mr. Mance
indicated that this proposal would require a site plan review with the
Shaftsbury Planning Commission.
3. US Cellular again needs to reschedule their proposal for additional
towers/equipment on the current WBTN radio tower.
4. Mr. Zazzaro is currently pursuing some possible violations regarding
excessive unregistered motor vehicles throughout the Town of Shaftsbury.
Minutes of April 22nd, 2003:
Mr. Mance made a motion to approve with the correction that Timbertrail Road
replaces Tunic Road. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Mr. Mance stepped down temporarily from the Planning Commission and Mr. Knafel
recused himself, citing a conflict of interest to review the following site plan
proposal.
Arthur & Audrey Jones, Dexter Road for a two-lot subdivision.
Mr. Mance detailed this proposal as a 14 acres lot being subdivided into two
parcels: lot one as 6.4 acres and lot two as 7.0 acres. Currently Mr. and Mrs.
Jones’ gardens are located on lot 2, encompassing a 25’ access to lot one. Mr.
Mance reported that a map has already been submitted to the State, and lot one
will be conveyed; with nothing to be built on lot two at this time.
Mr. Bubriski reviewed the reclassification checklist/requirements for a
subdivision. With this review, Mr. Young made a motion to approve this
classification for a three lot minor subdivision. Mr. Serrao seconded this
motion. Motion carried 3-0-1 [Knafel].
At this time, Mr. Mance and Mr. Knafel rejoined the Planning Commission.
New Business:
Application #03-6125: Mr. Whitman for Change of Use:
Mr. Whitman explained his proposal as cold storage, with no retail, no signage,
and no change to the outside of the building. With this discussion, Mr. Mance a
made a motion to approve this change of use, with no signs, and no change to the
outside of the building. Mr. Young seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Other Business:
1. Mr. Knafel reported that the VT Leagues of Cities and Towns will be holding a
workshop on Home Occupations and Non-Conforming Use on June 11th, 2003 through
interactive television at SVMC.
2. On May 7th, 2003 CVPS obtained their Conditional Use Permit from ANR.
3. VT Trails and Greenways will be holding their annual meeting at Grafton State
Park.
4. Mr. Knafel reminded everyone that there is a joint meeting with the
Shaftsbury Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for tomorrow evening, with an
on-site review for the Peacock application beginning at 6:30pm.
5. Cyndi will be unavailable for the meeting scheduled for June 10th, 2003. It
was determined that Mr. Zazzaro will arrange for the meeting to be taped and
Cyndi will transcribe from the tape.
With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Mance made a motion to
adjourn at 8:23pm. Mr. Bubriski seconded. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cynthia Hamilton