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October 8, 2007
Present:
William Brooks; Larry Miller; William Scranton; Robert Soule; John West;
Melissa Whitmore
Chair Bill Scranton opened
the meeting at
1.
Review and approval of meeting minutes of
Bob Soule moved and Missy
Whitmore seconded approval of the minutes of
Based on the email from the
state people we agree to change the following wording:
Substitute
“Cumulative Substantial Improvement” for “Substantial Improvement”
Substitute
“Non-Residential” for “Commercial”
Add
a caveat after 1204.2 saying “Exemptions do not apply in the Special Flood
Hazard areas. Please refer to Flood Regulation Section 310.”
3.
Look at Article 11 Section 1101 in new Zoning Regulation for
clarification
This article refers to the
Existing Small Lot exemption for lot coverage. Bill Brooks said that the
assumption is that this refers only to lot coverage, but it does not say
anything about still having to meet the other dimensional requirements of the
district. He would like to ensure that the language is specific about this.
Larry Miller said he remembered a court case that dealt with this issue and he
will look for the language that pertains to it and come up with language for our
document.
4.
Old Business / Other New Business
a.
FYI – Tom Phillips has a Motion for Reconsideration on the Gravel Pit
project going before Act 250 soon and the Whitmores have a Motion for Dismissal
entered at the same time
b.
Town authority over water and wastewater – as of July 1st of
this year the Town does not have authority over septic systems any longer. John
West said that the Selectboard would like the State Stormwater regulations
incorporated into our Zoning regulation – maybe by reference. The new State
rules cover one acre or more of disturbed land and the creation of impervious
surfaces. We should at least put a notation on the Zoning Permit form saying
something like “Be sure to talk with the Water / Wastewater and Stormwater
people if you will be disturbing one acre or more.”
c.
Orton Foundation Grant – Bob Soule spoke with Jay Kenlan about the
project. Jay said he would be willing to be on the board but not chair. Jay in
turn asked Doug Blodgett and Ralph Nimtz. Doug is unable to serve at this time.
Ralph is willing to serve but not chair. Bob Soule said he is willing to serve
but would rather not chair. Missy is willing to serve and suggested asking Tom
Phillips. Bob said he would let Julie or the Selectboard know who is willing to
serve on this project before October 15th which is the next
Selectboard meeting. Other names that came up as possible candidates to serve on
the project are Charlie McClafferty, Cindy Cather or Mike Murphy, Laura Conti or
Fintain Whitty, Christopher Dunigan.
5. Adjournment
Missy Whitmore moved and
Larry Miller seconded to adjourn at
Next
Meeting:
November 12th at
Respectfully submitted,
William H. Brooks, III
Secretary and Zoning Administrator