MINUTES OF THE SHAFTSBURY PLANNING COMMISSION
November 9, 2004 COLE HALL, SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT
Board Present: Chairman - Kevin Bubriski, Vice Chairman – William Jakubowski, David Mance, Andrew Knafel and Mark Young.
Also Present: Zoning Administrator – Anthony Zazzaro, Town Administrator - Aaron Chrostowsky, Jon Endres, William Pennebaker, Emery Forest, Derek Corbin and Minute Clerk - Nancy Clermont.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Bubriski called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
2. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Bubriski inquired of any new business and indicated that new business was empty and moved on to Old Business.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
A. CHURCH FINAL APPROVAL: Jon Endres (JE) provided changes to plans and provided copies to all Board Members to view. JE indicated the change made to second sheet was just entering the numbers on it otherwise no other changes made to that sheet. First sheet S-I concern, previously Dave Mance (DM) indicated that State and Local permit numbers should be listed on both sheets, which they are, shows the Right-of-Way to Shaftsbury Hollow Rd. on the plan. Show a map reference to Septic System Design for Lot 1, indicated Wire Fence as Wire Fence, and that Anthony Zazzaro (AZ) has the Certificate.
Kevin Bubriski (KB) asked if there was anything further from the Board or the Audience, nothing further.
David Mance moved and Kevin Bubriski seconded a Motion to Close the Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
B. MC CARTHY FINAL APPROVAL: KB asked for final approval and whether or not certification of service for mailing to adjoiners was received. AZ indicated that he had that. DM inquired as to whether State Permits have been acquired. JE indicated that he had talked with State Engineer – Ron Dean and that he had indicated that he would be issuing permits by the end of the week. KB inquired whether the Town’s Subdivision Regulations were met. JE indicated his concern about the Town Water Main and that as a result the lot was reconfigured, but the acreage was not affected and that the change was just to maintain the proper isolation distances to septic area. Other changes necessary were Permit numbers, notation that it was on Village of North Bennington Water System, and the exact words of Section 4.03, which is on there. Mark Young (MY) confirms that there is a 25’ distance from the septic to property line. William Jakubowski (WJ) asked whether or not perks had been done and if the area that it was moving to was satisfactory. JE reply was that it was satisfactory and that the State Engineer had taken a look at it.
No further comments.
William Jakubowski moved and Mark Young seconded a Motion to Close the McCarthy Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
William Jakubowski moved and Mark Young seconded a Motion to Grant McCarthy Subdivision Request. Motion was approved. David Mance abstained.
David Mance steps down from Board to act as Representative on Bloomquist Prelim.
C. BLOOMQUIST PRELIM: DM provides plans in regards to Bloomquist property. DM indicates that Bloomquist owns 127 acres and that it would be split into two parcels; 1 lot will be 85 acres and the second lot will be 42 acres. The Southern portion of Lot 2 will be limited to no buildings. The house site will be in the Northwest corner that is the high point of the lot. The building will be in the corner, preserving as much of the agricultural land as possible.
· AZ asks if this will go into the restrictions that nothing will be built there. AZ asked if this would have to stay 42 acres.
· David Mance further explained the only wrinkle in this whole thing is this culvert that is washed out, and at this point Cold Spring Rd. is dead-ended on both sides.
· Andrew Knafel (AK) asked if the land was farmable. DM indicated farmable land visually on the plans. Andrew Knafel inquired as to whether there would be any legal standing regarding no houses on the lot. DM said that it will because there is a reason for that, they want to protect the view as much as possible.
· DM indicated that he does not have State Permits yet, he submitted them, but the State has requested additional information.
· Derek Corbin begins talking in regards to his property and whether or not farmers will still have access to this land. DM indicated that there is farmland set up for this purpose. Derek Corbin requested information regarding subdivision rules.
· WJ asks about whether this has been declared a Major and if State Subdivision Certificate was obtained. DM replied that he talked with Ron Daniels and offered to go out to the site with Ron Daniels and he blew him off. WJ feels that this culvert is the sticking point and that there really needs to be a Right-of-Way. DM indicated no problem with that.
· AZ asked if an application had been filed. WJ inquired of access permit – a Right-of-Way doesn’t have to be approved. He further asked DM about a return date. DM indicated that it would be more than 2 weeks – he could be prepared for the first meeting in December. AZ indicated that the first meeting in December would be the 14th.
William Jakubowski moved and Mark Young seconded a Motion to Close Bloomquist Prelim Hearing. Motion was carried unanimously.
William Jakubowski moved and Andrew Knafel seconded a Motion to schedule a final hearing on Bloomquist for December 14, 2004. Motion was carried unanimously. Meeting must be warned.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
AZ reminded of Meeting on November 18th, joint meeting with Zoning and Planning Boards at 7 PM.
· AZ notifies a joint meeting with Planning and Zoning Boards for a site visit at 4 PM November 23rd, at Stanley Tools. KB clarifies that this is an exterior site visit only and inquired of a plan available prior to visit
· AZ will have plans prior to the site visit.
· AZ further indicated a Special Joint Meeting with Zoning and Planning on November 30th.
· DM suggested that Jim Secor should be sure to take care of 3725, basically Fire. WJ furthers states providing Jim Secor with pages 14 & 15 of site plan.
· Solid Waste is the only issue on Meeting for November 23rd, per AZ.
No further comments
5. MINUTES APPROVAL
DM indicates Under B – 4th line typo second “that” should be “they”.
David Mance moved and Kevin Bubriski seconded a Motion to Approve the Minutes from October 26, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
· AK indicated that Emery Forest was present for a reason. Emery Forest came forward and indicated his concern about his land being changed from 16 to 11. KB indicated that he should come back to the Board, as that topic is reviewed every five years, towards the end of next year.
· WJ indicated discussions with Mr. Corey in regards to property development excavation to deepen the trench to 67 culvert to Bell end. Whitman and State seek to have culvert power flushed or cleaned out, as it is approximately half full. Should have it all taken care of so that it will drain wetlands better, which is the high water that Mr. Corey referred to. WJ further indicated that there is a concern for traffic safety, safety during demolition and that the fuel storage tank should be relocated.
No further comments.
Kevin Bubriski moves and Andrew Knafel seconded the Motion to Adjourn the Meeting at 8:50 PM. Motion unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy V. Clermont, Minute Clerk Town of Shaftsbury