TOWN OF HINESBURG

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

 

December 18, 2002

Approved January 15, 2003

 

Commission Members Present:  Jean Isham (Chair), Fred Haulenbeek (arrived late), Joe Iadanza, John Buckingham, Nancy Norris, George Bedard, Carrie Fenn, John Mace

 

Commission Members Absent:  Will Patten

 

Also Present:  Alex Weinhagen (Town Planner), Tom Lyman

 

The meeting began at approximately 7:35pm.

 

Minutes of the December 4, 2002 Meeting:

George Bedard MOVED to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2002 meeting.  Carrie Fenn SECONDED the motion.  The motion PASSED 7-0.

 

Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Changes:

The Commission reviewed proposed revisions to the Zoning Bylaw.  Joe detailed revised language for the following sections:

 

2.5.2 – Stream Setbacks – modified language to add clarity and provide for expansion of existing, non-complying structures.

2.5.4 – Multiple Structures and Uses – eliminated parenthetical portion

2.5.5 – Contiguous Area – modified language to add clarity

3.4.3 – Village District, permitted commercial uses – added language to cover Cheese Factory

3.5.2 – Commercial District, permitted uses - added language to cover Cheese Factory

3.5.3 #15 – Commercial District – Residential dwellings on 2nd or 3rd stories of structures – leave as is

4.1.6 – Applications for Zoning Permits – revised submission requirements

4.2 & 2.3.1 – Authorization to Grant or Deny Conditional Uses – Joe suggested changes, and Alex will try to combine section 2.3.1 with 4.2 and 4.3

4.3 – Site Plan Approval – as above, and add Joe’s suggested changes

4.4 – Development on a Private Right of Way or Class IV Town Road

4.4.2 – as above, delete the word “new”

4.4.3 – as above, modify expiration date

4.5 – Planned Residential Developments and Planned Unit Developments – this section needs work, but Jean was unsure it should be dealt with during these housekeeping changes.  The Commission will review the language suggested by Burnt Rock Associates, and discuss further at another meeting

5.2 – Cottage Industries and Larger Home Occupations – George discussed revisions to remove structure square footage constraints, and he will make further revisions based on the discussion

 

The results of this work will be compiled once all problematic sections have been discussed.  The Commission will continue on from section 5.2 at the next meeting.

 

Other Business:

The January 1st meeting will be cancelled due to the holiday.  The next meeting will be on January 15, 2003.  This meeting will once again focus on Zoning and Subdivision regulation revisions; however, there will also be some discussion about selecting a contractor for the Town Plan revision project.  The Commission will also meet on January 29, 2003 to make up for the cancellation of the Jan. 1st meeting.

 

Alex gave a brief update of the Lyman/Grabowski development proposal that is currently before the DRB.  Alex urged Commissioners to contact him for more information on this project.

 

John Mace MOVED to adjourn the meeting.  Joe SECONDED the motion.  The motion PASSED 8-0.

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:15pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

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Alex Weinhagen                                   Date