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April 22, 2010
Members present:
Others present as Interested
Parties: Helen Savery, Richard Savery, Jay White, Michelle Kenny, Amy Grover and
Martin Grover
Others present: Theresa and Sara
Schmelzenbach, Rowan Muelling-Auer, Felicia Knapp, Richard Baker and Christopher
Schmelzenbach, Zoning Administrator.
7:02
Charlie McClafferty made a
motion to approve the minutes from the hearing held on April 8th, John West 2nd.
Passed by all.
Public Hearing for Chipman Lodge #52, F&AM / Kids’ Cove of Wallingford, Inc.
Permit # 07-10
Purpose:
Change in use of existing Masonic
Lodge
Building
located at 65 Main Street,
Opened 7:02
Ed Crelin read the Public Notice and Interested Party Status Criteria.
Oath was given to all interested parties.
An explanation of general procedure was stated.
The application materials were reviewed.
Ed Crelin noted that the Flood Hazard Area “check box” on the application was not completed.
Michelle Kenny stated that she was not aware or certain that the lands were in the Flood Hazard Area and requested the Zoning Administrator verify such in the future.
Richard Savery expressed several areas of clarification including:
Who are the Principals of Kids Cove Inc.?
Michelle Kenny responded It was a non-profit including Ed Coolish, (sp?), Rowland Cowley, (sp?) and 8-9 board members to be assembled.
What are the funding sources?
Michelle Kenny responded there are numerous sources inclusive of the VT Permanent Funding and VT Commercial Loan Fund.
How is the parking for employees to be handled and where off-street?
Michelle Kenny responded that the existing drive is a shared drive. There was a potential that a new curb cut would be installed on the other side of the building. Use of the back of the building would require coordination with the Buffums and would likely require moving the existing fence. It was indicated that this would supply 3 parking spaces.
Richard Savery indicated that 3 spaces for 7 employees did not seem
adequate.
Amy and Martin Grover expressed
areas of concern / clarification:
Concern of storm water drainage.
Concern of privacy of tenants as bedrooms are located along that side.
Concern of existing municipal water and sewer lines.
Richard Savery indicated that the proposed perimeter fencing was no depicted upon the submitted site plan.
Michelle Kenny indicated that
the size would be in excess of that required by State regulations. That the
fence could be removed from the current application and readdressed in the
future. The actual location of the fencing would have to be determined in
coordination with the Buffums.
Amy and Martin Grover expressed
concern over the potential of a reduction in property value.
Richard Savery questioned what the hours of operation were intended.
Michelle Kenny indicated that it
would be likely 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, possibly less depending upon demand. 5 days a
week only and the Masons would still have their functions in addition to this
proposal.
Richard Savery questioned that status of the State Water and Wastewater permitting.
Michelle Kenny indicated in was
“in the works”.
Richard Savery questioned if this would effect the Masonic Tax Stabilization.
Jay White indicated that it was
steady for three years.
Jay White indicated that the
Masons may have to sell the building in the next several years which would open
it up to undetermined use such as possibly multi family.
Ed Crelin read the written
interested party submittal composed by Ann and Carl Buffum.
Charlie McClafferty questioned whether the building foot print would change.
Michelle Kenny indicated that it would not.
Charlie McClafferty questioned when the Buffums would return for coordination meeting with the applicant.
Michelle Kenny indicated she had
been in contact with them and anticipated return in a couple of weeks.
Ed Crelin stated that the Plot
Plan submitted was inadequate as it did not provide specifics on items such as
fencing, parking and future curb cut. He indicated that permits have been issued
contingent upon certain approvals etc. but as submitted there are too many items
unclear.
Michelle Kenny indicated that
the proposed curb cut is not part of this application.
John West indicated that what
was being reviewed was that which was submitted not assumptions such as which
employees may walk to work. The application indicated 7 employees and the
supporting proposed materials would need to be sufficient to service what was
submitted.
Ed Crelin stated that the Flood
Hazard Area was of concern and would need to be addressed such as 1st
floor elevations etc.
Jay White questioned how long the Flood Regulations were in effect.
Ed Crelin responded for many
years.
Jay White questioned whether the Buffums had to comply with them in construction of their improvements.
Ed Crelin indicated yes.
Charlie McClafferty questioned
whether the proposed fencing would be involved in Flood review.
Ed Crelin stated that a concrete parking plan, curb cut
issue and shared drive and flood concerns would need to be addressed.
Larry Miller stated that the new curb cut would seem like
the better option vs. the shared drive.
Jay White indicated that he felt coordination with the
Buffums would not be problematic.
Larry Miller stated that a supplement plan dealing with the
outstanding issues would be required.
Charlie McClafferty made a motion to continue the hearing
on May 20th to provide the applicant time to address / clarify the
outstanding issues.
John West seconded. Approved by all.
8:30 pm