Town of Hinesburg

Development Review Board Minutes

November 2, 2010

-Minutes Approved November 16, 2010-

Members Present: Tom McGlenn, George Munson, Zoë Wainer, Dick Jordan, Dennis Place, Ted Bloomhardt, Greg Waples

Members Absent: None

Also Present: Alex Weinhagen (Planning/Zoning Director), Peter Erb (Zoning Administrator), Mary Seemann (Recording Secretary), David Methot, Tanya Jones, Carol Palmer

Tom M called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Minutes of October 19th: The minutes were held over until the next meeting for an update of the site visit by Board members and interested parties.

David Methot: Revision to Final Plat, Enlargement of Building Envelope for property located on Gilman Road. Tax Map #(09-02-38.610): David showed a map of the property with lines showing the current layout of the building envelope and the proposed envelope layout. He is asking to increase the size of the building envelope and move it 20’ north and west from the current site stating his objective is to get on level land for a house and to be closer to the leach field.

David M discussed building a Net Zero Home and introduced Chuck Reiss, the builder, who was there to explain if there would be any trees removed from the property. Chuck R said there would be some cutting of pines on the southwest side of the lot for a better sun collection for the solar panels.

There was a discussion regarding bat habitats in the trees, the preserving of them and when the cutting of the trees would occur as to not disturb them. Tanya Jones, a neighbor was present and when she saw where the new envelope was going to be moved to, she had no objections.

Peter Erb had presented the Board with a draft decision. The Board discussed before the approval was granted the insertion of the “Nesting Habitat” information will be added to the Findings of Facts. Peter E said he would include it.

Greg Waples made a motion to accept the motion as amended. Zoë W seconded. A vote was taken. 7-0. THE MOTION PASSED

Rules of Procedure: Alex W presented a copy of the rules dated 2002 and a new more detailed 2010 version for the Board to review.

After discussions on some items Tom McGlenn asked Alex to write the changes and present it back to the Board.

Other Business: George Bedard:06-01-63.100-Sketch 8-lot subdivision on Texas Hill Rd. (RR2 Zoning): Ted B asked for better clarification on Order #2 and Zoë W asked in the Conclusion section that it be stated no more than 8 lots would be acceptable. After some discussion regarding the changes Ted B moved to approve the decision, Tom M seconded. A vote was taken. 6-1. Greg W voted against. THE MOTION PASSED

Annette’s Daycare: The Board discussed the possibility of a change in state law to permit an extra 2 students. It was decided by the Board that this would not require a review by the Board.

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Seemann (Recording Secretary)