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MINUTES OF THE SHAFTSBURY PLANNING COMMISSION

MAY 27, 2003, COLE HALL, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT

 

Board Present: Kevin Bubriski, Vice-Chairman, David Mance, William Jakubowski, Mark Young and Jim Serrao.

Board Absent: Andrew Knafel

Other’s Present: Anthony Zazzaro, Zoning Administrator and Cynthia Hamilton

Mr. Bubriski called the meeting to order at 7:40pm.

Other Business:

 Mr. David Mance detailed those present on the Polymeadow Farm Land Trust Project.

Application# 03-____ Ron & Anabel Dwyer, Final Plat Review, Property Line Relocation

Mr. Mance made a motion to table this review, pending receipt of State Permit. Mr. Jakubowski seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.

At this time, Mr. Mance recused himself from the Board.

Application# 03-____ Herbert Trieble, Timbertrail Road, Final Plat Review, Property Line Relocation

Mr. Mance reported that the State Waiver had been received, whereas Mr. Trieble now owns his garage and five feet around it with the property line relocation.

Mr. Jakubowski made note for the record that as Mr. Trieble’s neighbor, he has no knowledge of this project and therefore feels that there is no conflict of interest.

Mr. Young questioned that if Mr. Trieble is not meeting required setbacks, should Zoning be involved? Mr. Jakubowski explained that Zoning is not required in this instance, as this project is an improvement to a non-conforming use. In addition, Mr. Trieble was not the property owner when the house was built.

With this discussion, Mr. Young made a motion to close said hearing. Mr. Serrao seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.

Mr. Young made a motion to approve Herbert Trieble’s property line relocation as presented. Mr. Serrao seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.

Old Business:

Economic Development Review Committee Report: General discussion ensued with regards to the recommendations encompassed in said report, in relation to Zoning Bylaw amendments, and Town Meeting. It is the general consensus of the Planning Commission, at this time, that this Committee Report raises a number of comments/concerns and may present significant challenges if it is implemented as recommended. The Commission will continue to review the strategies/recommendations.

Zoning Administrator’s Report:

Mr. Zazzaro presented a letter Valerie Berberich sent in regards to Mr. Thomson’s application.

Minutes:

May 13th, 2003: Mr. Mance made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Jakubowski seconded. Motion carried 5-0-0.

May 14th, 2003: Mr. Mance a made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Jakubowski seconded. Motion carried 5-0-0.

With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Mance made a motion to adjourn at 8:40pm. Mr. Serrao seconded. Motion carried 5-0-0.

Respectfully Submitted,


Cynthia Hamilton
Recording Secretary

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