Town Planning Board
ARCHIVE 2005 MINUTES

TOWN OF NORTH HERO

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005

NORTH HERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7:30 PM

Hearing:   Application # 9185-FS, tax map # 04-02-64, located on US Rte. 2,

applicant Robert Kelsey is seeking final Planning Commission approval on a 6 lot subdivision.

Anyone wishing “party status” or wish to appeal any decision of the Commission must participate at the hearing in person or be represented by a third party. More information on appeals or party status is available at the Town office

Town of North Hero
Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2005

Members Present:
Chairman John Lambert, Vice-Chairman Paul Healy, members Jeanine Pratt and
Richard Mitchell

Absent:
Peter Johnson, Mike Murdock and Shauna Hauser

Officers:
Marcia Barry, Clerk and Jack Miller, Zoning Administrator

Guests & Interested Parties:
Applicant Scott Brown with Mike Burke, consultant, applicant
 Ann Parker and guests Allysa & George Schafer

Chairman John Lambert opened the meeting and the first Public Hearing at 7:30 PM

Old Business:
In the matter of previously recessed hearing on application # 9136-SP,tax
map # 11-02-26, located on Abnaki Rd., applicant Scott Brown, representing owner Fieldcrest, Inc. appeared for the final hearing on the proposed site plan as described in the minutes of June 13, 2005, with one change. A new plat map was give to the Commission.

The applicant met with Mic Metz, district wetlands representative, on the
location of the wetlands and the proposed structures. It was determined that the location of the proposed detached garage for the main house was not acceptable. The plan now is to erect the new garage on the footprint of the old garage. If at some future date the owner wishes to change the location, he or they would need to appear before the Board of Adjustment for a change of conditional use. A written statement from Mic Metz was presented to the Commission (attached).  With no "public comment" being offered, the Chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 PM.

Chairman Lambert asked for a motion to approve the site plan as now
presented, with the condition that all State, Federal and local requirements are met. So moved by Jeanine Pratt and seconded by Richard Mitchell, The motion carried with all members present voting "Yea".  Building permit applications (for each structure) and RBES Certificate requirements and Certificate of Compliance applications will be mailed to Mr. Scott by the Clerk.


As to the previously recessed hearing on application # 9197-LLA, tax map # 07-01-01, the Public Hearing was opened at 7:37 PM.  Applicants Charles and Ann Parker are seeking a lot line adjustment between two lots, both under their ownership. The lot line adjustment is described in detail in the minutes of June 13, 2005. There are no changes proposed. Hearing no further comments, the Chair closed the hearing at 7:42 PM.

Chairman Lambert asked for a motion to approve the lot line adjustment as proposed. So moved by Richard Mitchell and seconded by Paul Healy. The motion carried with all members present voting "Yea". A new Mylar, showing the Shore lands District delineation, is required within 90 days.

Minutes:
The minutes of June 13, 2005 will be addressed at the next meeting.

Reports:
Jack Miller presented his monthly report on building permits. One permit
just approved (not on report) was for a handicap accessible chemical toilet
and bathroom addition, to an existing dwelling on Butler Island, that is
over an existing deck. The addition will not increase the foot print.

The Commission and the Zoning Administrator discussed the progress of the Bylaw amendments and additions required by Chapter 117.

Update:
Chairman Lambert reported that Mic Metz visited the proposed Kelsey
subdivision and stated that Kelsey needs to have a licensed engineer
delineate all of the wetland areas before he could make any determinations or recommendations on the subdivision. A letter was sent to Mr. Kelsey along with a list of qualified engineers (attached). It was also noted that Kelsey has filed for and paid for his property transfer. He is now the "owner of record".

Executive Session:
At 8:00 PM the Chair asked for a motion to go into executive session, so
moved by Paul Healy and seconded by Jeanine Pratt. The motion carried with all members present voting "Yea". The meeting was again opened at 8:15 PM when the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted,
Marcia Barry
Zoning Clerk