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December 14, 2009

Members present: Ann Tiplady, Robert Soule, Derek Farmer, Ed Crelin and Ben Clark  

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

John West was unable to attend therefore the Commission agreed upon designating Ed Crelin as interim Planning Commission Chair.  

7: 11 pm John Ed Crelin called the meeting to order.  

Robert Soule made a motion to approve the minutes from November 9, 2009 , 2nd by Ben Clark. All in favor - passed  

Existing zoning/building permit application form was discussed. Ann Tiplady suggested that the location and extent of a project should be more descriptive. In addition, it was recommended that a checklist be developed for the applicant clearly indicating which items would trigger a Development Review Board, DRB, review. Christopher Schmelzenbach, ZA is to develop draft revisions to the application form for review by the commission in future meetings.

The Town Plan was discussed. It was decided that the “10 bullet” checklist was necessary to be available to all Commission members during further discussions to ensure each requirement has been addressed. Ann Tiplady had significant suggestions relative to the introductory sections of the plan. Following discussion it was decided that she produce the suggested revisions and forward to Commission members for review and comment.  

The Town of Wallingford’s interim flood regulations were discussed with specific focus on the National Flood Insurance Program Community Floodplain Management Regulations Review Checklist as completed by Rebecca Pfeiffer, VT DEC dated 12/10/2009 which indicated that numerous sections of the interim regulations did not meet Federal Regulations.  Each non-compliant item was discussed with reference to review comments of  Rebecca Pfeiffer. It was decided that further clarification as to the extent of suggested revisions was required. Christopher Schmelzenbach, ZA was requested to contact Rebecca Pfeiffer for clarification to be presented at the meeting of Jan. 11, 2010 , if available.

No new business was discussed.

Robert Soule made a motion to adjourn and 2nd by Derek Farmer , All in favor – passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 .

Respectfully Submitted,

Christopher Schmelzenbach, P.E.
Town of Wallingford, VT
Zoning Administrator

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