Planning Commission Minutes*

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March 8, 2010

Members present: John West, Ann Tiplady, Robert Soule, Ed Crelin and Ben Clark  

Others present: Christopher Schmelzenbach. P.E., Zoning Administrator

7:00 pm John West called the meeting to order.  

Nominations for Chairman was discussed. Ed Crelin nominated John West , Ben Clark seconded. All in favor - passed.  

Robert Soule indicated that his term has expired. He will not be seeking re-instatement. It was acknowledged that Robert’s time and efforts as a Commission member was appreciated.  

Planning Commission minutes of February 8, 2010 were reviewed. It was noted that the statement therein: “The two points of her e-mail were that FEMA doesn’t have any language in their regulations that specifically say “non-residential” and that the “commercial” designation in the town’s existing regulation was simply carried over from an outdated Flood hazard model” was to be revised to read “The two points of her e-mail were that FEMA doesn’t have any language in their regulations that specifically say “commercial” and that the “commercial” designation in the town’s existing regulation was simply carried over from an outdated Flood hazard model” was to be revised to read”.  

Ed Crelin made a motion to approve the minutes from February 8, 2010 as revised, 2^nd by Ann Tiplady . All in favor - passed.  

Existing zoning/building permit application form was discussed. Christopher Schmelzenbach, ZA requested comment from the Commission as to the revised form previously submitted. Comments included typographical, inclusion of applicant e-mail address, % of coverage, and clarity to the applicant as to when a DRB review would be required. Fees were discussed with specifics to the present $100.00 additional required for DRB review. Christopher Schmelzenbach, ZA is to determine the advertisement cost associated with such.  

The Town Plan was discussed. Ann Tiplady presented suggested revisions/deletions. Mapping, transportation and affordable housing requirements were discussed. It was decided that these will be reviewed and further discussed in future meetings. Ann Tiplady is to continue with additional recommended revisions.  

The Town of Wallingford’s interim flood regulations were discussed with specific focus as to the accuracy of existing FEMA mapping which is utilized for determination of Flood regulation applicability. It was stated that 42 parties are presently within the FEMA designated special flood hazard area. Previously 4 parties have been removed from this designation as a result of engineering studies conducted independently and at the property owner’s expense.  

It was noted that there is a 14-page certification that is required to be completed and accompany regulation submission to the Selectboard.  

No new business was discussed.  

Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by 

Christopher Schmelzenbach, P.E.
Zoning Administrator

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