MINUTES OF THE SHAFTSBURY PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 13, 2004, COLE HALL, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT
Board Present: Andrew Knafel, Chairman, Kevin Bubriski, Vice-Chairman, William Jakubowski, Mark Young and Jim Serrao.
Board Absent: David Mance, [in audience].
Other’s Present: Jim Mead, Arthur Faris, Harvey and Audrey Rutheiser, William Pennebaker, Richard Garcia, John Endres, Jon F. Endres, Walter Hyjek, Karen Mellinger, Clair DeLucia, Cinda Morse, William and Nancy Rice, Anthony Zazzaro, Zoning Administrator and Cynthia Hamilton.
Call to Order: Mr. Knafel called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
New Business:
Preliminary Sketch Plan Review of Application #03-6451: Jon F. Endres for Frederick, Donald, Phil and Evelyn Harvey; Holy Smoke Road, Shaftsbury:
Mr. Endres distributed plats explaining that this proposal encompasses a 2.87 parcel West of Holy Smoke Road, with the proposed subdivision to create to lots: one 1 acre parcel and a second 1.87 parcel. Endres detailed the location of the house, wells [at least 10’ from the property line], and septic areas including the well shields, explaining that with this proposal there is no easement for the septic, (a change from the original plan). Endres further indicated that the expected the State Permit any day. With this review and discussion, Mr. Jakubowski made a motion to accept this proposal as a Minor Subdivision, requesting that Mr. Endres add all applicable Permit numbers to the mylar. Mr. Young seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Mr. Jakubowski made a motion to warn this for a Final Hearing on February 10th, 2004, directing Mr. Endres to notify all adjacent landowners. Mr. Bubriski seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Preliminary Sketch Plan Review of Application #03-6433: John Edres,Sr. for Wilma and Bill Rice. This plan was initially reviewed by the Shaftsbury Planning Commission on December 09th, 2003. The lot being created is a deferral lot of approximately 5.4 acres in the NE corner of the larger lot that encompasses approximately 153 or 154 acres. Mr. Endres presented the State deferral Permit, [#DE-8-1614]; explaining that currently there are no plans to develop this lot, just to subdivide. From the December 2003 meeting, it was decided that the following documentation was needed before any further progress could be made: #1: Recommendation from Mr. Ron Daniels denoting the type of access that would accommodate maneuverability by the Town trucks, #2: All State Permits, #3: Notification to adjacent landowners, #4: detail on plat of any substantially remote structures, #5: existing water and septic systems, and #6: complete plat incorporating all of the above information. Discussion then ensued with regards to the differences between the State requirements and Town requirements for a plat review. It was determined that Mr. Zazzaro, Zoning Administrator, in conjunction with Mr. Rice will meet with Mr. Ron Daniels to discuss the issue of access for this proposed lot and report Mr. Daniels recommendations back to the Planning Commission.
Based upon the requirements set forth in the December 2003 meeting, Mr. Jakubowski questioned the location of a mobile home behind the barn? Specifically the barn is indicated on the plat, whereas the mobile home is not. Mr. Knafel directed Mr. John Endres to indicate all buildings/structures, for both lots to be created, on the plat. Discussion ensued with regards to the age of the septic system on lot B. Mr. Endres and Mr. Rice indicated that they did not know that. Mr. Endres reviewed the allocation of a 50’ square easement to assist the Town of Shaftsbury in their snowplowing efforts, by providing adequate room to maneuver a Town truck. With this discussion, Mr. Jakubowski made a motion to accept this by design, as a Minor Subdivision. Mr. Serrao seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
With this discussion, Mr. Bubriski made a motion to warn this for a final hearing on February 10th, 2004, and directed Mr. John Endres to provide a 10 day notice to all adjacent landowners. Mr. Young seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Old Business:
Wm. E. Dailey’s, Inc. Proposed C&D Project: The Planning Commission reviewed detail of items #3 and #4, of Dailey’s 1974 State Land Use Permit allowing dredging of their pond. Mr. Knafel explained to those present that the Planning Commission was reviewing the conditions to ensure that their settling ponds were part of their original permit from the Agency of Natural Resources. Mr. Jakubowski further detailed the timeline regarding “grand fathering” of old permits when new standards are implemented, specifically noting that some of their operation may not have been allowed under current standards/requirements. With this discussion, the Shaftsbury Planning Commission directed Mr. Zazzaro to contact Mr. Warren Foster to request a compliance review of conditions #2, sections A and B of their Permit, and to determine when their permit for the gravel pits expire and if it was ever extended. Mr. Zazzaro will report his findings at the next meeting of the Shaftsbury Planning Commission.
Conservation Commission: Mr. Knafel reported that the Shaftsbury Planning Commission was preliminarily exploring any interest from the residents of Shaftsbury for resurrecting a Conservation Commission, noting that Ms. Edie Tschorn had indicated that previous members of the CC had been “lukewarm” to the idea, indicating that a specific project from the Planning Commission would be required. Overall discussion ensued with regards to various projects that might or might not be appropriate for the Commission. This issue will be revisited at a future Planning Commission meeting.
Bob Clute: Incorrect page reference number filed with permit: Mr. Mance was unavailable for this task. This will be put on the February 10th, 2004 agenda of the Shaftsbury Planning Commission.
Proposed Town Plan Review: Mr. Knafel explained that the Shaftsbury Planning Commission had met with the Shaftsbury Selectboard to review and edit the Shaftsbury Town Plan on January 12th, 2004. With this, Mr. Knafel and Mr. Jakubowski led a detailed review/edit of every section of the proposed Town Plan with all present.
With this review, Mr. Jakubowski made a motion to accept/approve revisions/corrections to the proposed Town Plan and to forward to the Shaftsbury Selectboard recommending their approval of such, for final voter adoption on March 2nd, 2004. Mr. Young seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Zoning Administrator’s Report: Mr. Zazzaro reported the following:
1. He followed up on an issue of unregistered vehicles on Eagle Street.
2. He received a call from Terry Stacy indicating that the cars had been removed/cleaned up on his property.
3. Debbie Maskiell had emailed Mr. Zazzaro regarding the hiring of Mr. Jakubowski to facilitate an overhaul of the filing system in the Zoning office.
4. He had addressed a zoning issue from Ray Buchko on Glastenbury Road.
Mr. Zazzaro then questioned the Planning Commission on the permitting process for erection of those green canopies? Noting that he had never issued a permit for any. Discussion ensued with regards to some that have been erected throughout the Town.
Mr. Zazzaro also reported that according to Charles Capriola, Valerie Shemeth has submitted a purchase contract for the Thomson property.
Minutes of December 09th, 2003:
Mr. Serrao made a motion to approve said minutes with the following clarification: Under ZA Report, line 2, “Old Depot Road” should be inserted in blank area. Mr. Jakubowski seconded this motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Other Business: Discussion ensued with regards to the parking area requirements of the Administrative building at Second Chance Animal Shelter. Specifically, it has been noticed that parking is occurring in the front of the building rather than the back as determined by their original permit. Mr. Zazzaro will investigate and report back to the Commission.
With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Jakubowski made a motion to adjourn at 10:28pm. Mr. Bubriski seconded said motion. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cynthia Hamilton