MINUTES OF THE SHAFTSBURY PLANNING COMMISSION
August 10, 2004, COLE HALL, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT
Board Present: Kevin Bubriski, Chairman, David Mance and Mark Young
Board Absent: William Jakubowski, Vice-Chairman, and Andrew Knafel
Other’s Present: Richard Jorgensen, Barbara & Edwin Colvin, Neil Patel, Jeff Schroeder, Dana Coleman, William Pennebaker, John Blume, Vern O’Dell, James Whitman, Kevin Breese and Cynthia Thomayer.
Call to Order: Mr. Bubriski called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm.
Old Business:
Application #04-6625: Barth VanderEls & Habitat for Humanity: Richard Jorgensen from Habitat for Humanity provided a historical view of this minor two lot subdivision application, as previously heard by the Shaftsbury Planning Commission. With this review, Mr. Mance made a motion to close said hearing. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 3-0-0. Mr. Mance made a motion to approve this final review for a two lot subdivision. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 3-0-0.
Application #04-6612S: Jaiiprabhu Inc. dba Iron Kettle Motel for a Minor Two Lot Subdivision: Mr. Mance explained to all present the history of this application, and the requirement for notifying adjacent landowners. With this review, Mr. Mance made a motion to close said hearing. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 3-0-0. Mr. Mance made a motion to approve this minor two lot subdivision as presented, noting that the final mylar must be filed in the Town Clerk’s office within 90 days. Mr. Young seconded said motion. Motion carried 3-0-0.
Mr. Mance recused himself from the Commission at this time.
Application # 04-6624 Ed & Barbara Colvin: For a lot line adjustment on Babsy Lane. This change will affect Lots 2 and 3, changing a 50 foot Right of Way to 35 feet. Mr. Colvin introduced the new owner, Mr. Jeff Schroeder, and explained that the lot line adjustment is necessary to accommodate the construction of a garage that Mr. Schroeder has planned. Questions arose from adjacent landowners on whether this would affect properties on Twitchell Hill. Mr. John Blume questioned whether Mr. Colvin had installed the water supply system to these properties as originally specified by the Shaftsbury Water Board? Mr. Colvin explained that the original loop system was ultimately redesigned by an engineer and accepted by the Shaftsbury Water Board. With this, the Planning Commission members asked that Mr. Colvin provide a letter from Mr. Herrmann stating that the water supply system is in compliance with the Water Board’s recommendation. Mr. Colvin expressed dismay that again the Shaftsbury Planning Commission did not have a quorum with which to vote on his application. Mr. Mance explained to all present that there can be no modification of an existing permit unless the entire project is in complete compliance at the time the modification is under consideration. Since there is no quorum available at this time, this application will be tabled until the next meeting of the Planning Commission, or a special meeting is called.
Bloomquist: Review of All Permits: Mr. Mance explained that he has temporarily misplaced this file, but will review with the Planning Commission as soon as they are located.
Mr. Mance rejoined the Commission at this time.
SWTFC Update: Mr. Pennebaker reported that the task force is quickly closing in on a set of options/ range of possible actions that the Planning Commission can take. With this discussion, Mr. Pennebaker asked that the SWTFC Recommendations be put on the August 24th agenda.
Minutes of May 11th, 2004: Mr. Mance made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 3-0-0.
Minutes of June 22nd, 2004: These were tabled until the next meeting of the Planning Commission since the appropriate members are not present this evening.
Minutes of July 13th, 2004: These were tabled until the next meeting of the Planning Commission since the appropriate members are not present this evening.
With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Mance made a motion to adjourn at 8:25pm. Mr. Young seconded. Motion carried 3-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cynthia Thomayer
Board Secretary