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April 9, 2007
Present:
A. Jay Kenlan; Robert Barker; William Brooks; Robert Soule; John West;
William Scranton
Absent:
Richard Smith, Chair; Melissa Whitmore
Guests: Gene Gilman, Bonnie Wood, Holly Keeler, Tom Phillips, Dennis Smith, Ed Crelin,
and Joyce Barbieri
Acting
Chair Jay Kenlan called the meeting to order at
1.
Review and Approval of the Meeting Minutes of
Bill Scranton moved and Bill Brooks
seconded to approve the Minutes of
2.
Ed Crelin to discuss 1-4 lot subdivisions:
Mr. Crelin stated that he was here
to discuss his application for a subdivision.
He
stated that prior to the Selectboard meeting he had visited with the Zoning
Administrator who gave him the 1-4 lot subdivision application and noted that
the requirements for the application as listed were inappropriate.
He stated he had served on the Selectboard in the past and therefore knew
about ordinances. All he planned to
do was break off 6.6 acres of his land and he reviewed the 1971 Subdivision
Regulations which addresses 5+ lots only. He
also had read the Planning Commission meeting minutes authorizing the Zoning
Administrator to approve 1-4 lot subdivisions.
He
advised that the Planning Commission and the Zoning Administrator are advisory
to the Selectboard only and not authorized to change the ordinances.
The group discussed the Zoning Regulations definition of development
(“The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels…”), that
no development may occur without a permit from the Zoning Administrator, the
State Statutes, the request for a surveyor’s seal, and ordinances vs. zoning
regulations.
The Zoning Administrator attempted to comment.
3.
Holly Keeler:
Ms. Keeler introduced herself as the new part owner of the Wallingford
Locker adding that she needs many State permits but has a 40 day application
time limit, and she learned that a Town permit may also be needed.
Due to warning requirements, the next meeting scheduled for May 14th
would interfere with the 40 day State limit.
Ms. Keeler has an appointment with the Zoning Administrator on
Wednesday to determine if site plan approval by the Planning Commission is
needed.
The
Planning Commission welcomed Ms. Keeler and scheduled a meeting for
4.
Tom Phillips:
(Jay Kenlan recused himself)
Mr. Phillips reported that he plans to submit a Motion to Reconsider to
Act 250 for the gravel pit adding that it is actually a reclamation of the pit,
and asked the Planning Commission to review the Town Plan which Act 250 stated
was ambiguous.
Mr. Phillips will present his case at the April 30th meeting.
(Jay Kenlan returned to the table.)
5.
Gene Gilman, Selectman:
Mr. Gilman requested an Executive Session regarding personnel.
The motion was made and seconded
to go into Executive Session at
Bill Scranton moved and Bob Soule seconded to come out of Executive
Session at
A joint Planning Commission/Selectboard meeting is scheduled for
A review of the application form for a 1-4 lot subdivision will be placed
on the April 30th agenda.
Jay Kenlan will write a letter to Ed Crelin with a copy to the
Selectboard.
6.
Orton Foundation Planning Grant:
Bill Scranton moved and Rob Barker seconded that Jay Kenlan, as acting
Chair of the Planning Commission can sign the form authorizing the Orton
Community Viz project if it is deemed necessary that the Planning Commission
sign it. Discussion: may need
Selectboard signature since it involves grant money.
Motion carried.
7.
Next Meeting:
April 30th. On
the agenda: Holly Keeler’s
application, Tom Phillips’ request, review of 1-4 lot subdivision application.
8.
Adjourn:
Bill Scranton moved and Bob Soule
seconded to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Shari Edmands & Bill Brooks