HINESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of August 14, 2002

Members Present: George Bedard, John Mace, Fred Haulenbeek, Carrie Fenn, Will Patten, Joe Iadanza, John Buckingham and Nancy Norris.

At 7:35 p.m. Jean Isham, Chair, opened the public hearing on the proposed update of the Town Plan. There were no members of the public in attendance and no further recommendations were made by members of the Planning Commission. John Mace moved to close the public hearing, seconded by George Bedard, and approved.

Motion by George Bedard, seconded by John Buckingham, to approve the updated Town Plan and submit it to the Select Board and Regional Planning Commission for their approval. So voted.

Motion by George Bedard, seconded by Carrie Fenn, to approve the minutes of July 31, 2002. So voted.

Motion by Fred Haulenbeek, seconded by Joe Iadanza, to approve the report pursuant to Title 24 V.S.A. Section 4403(c)(copy attached). So voted.

George Bedard, who was not present at the August 13 meeting when the proposed zoning by-law changes creating Industrial District V were approved, stated that he felt we should have a frontage requirement under Table 1 for this district. Following discussion, it was noted that we could address this issue after the public hearing if we so desire.

Joe Iadanza and Will Patten will be working on the list of housekeeping changes for the zoning by-laws. They will submit proposed changes to the Commission from time to time rather than waiting until they have completed the entire list. The Commission had said it would review the issue of home occupations and Carrie Fenn volunteered to work on that project. The target date for completing the housekeeping changes is November, 2002.

The Chair will schedule Dr. Greenberg for the September 18 meeting. He wants to discuss uses in Commerce Park in conjunction with the proposed move of his animal hospital to a new facility.

Brief discussion of Forest Conservation Overlay District. If there is time after the September 4 public hearing, will discuss Fred’s review of subdivision regulations and how they presently apply. Will suggested that we need a rationale for the overlay district. He feels it is an asset to the Town which should be addressed.

Carrie noted that she will be absent for the September 18^th meeting.

Jean will get more information on the Orton foundation on line courses. The Commission felt it would be helpful for Alex and will look into costs for other Commission and/or Board members.

Jean to look into the West Side Road study.

Carrie reported that she had talked with Ian MacDougall at Regional Planning Commission. He does not feel there is any problem with our proposed updated Town Plan. Three members of the Regional Commission have volunteered to review it and it is on their agenda for September 23. She does not feel that anyone from the Planning Commission needs to attend that meeting.

Motion by Carrie Fenn, seconded by Joe Iadanza, to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. So voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Jean M. Isham