DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY, 3RD FLOOR
126 RIVER STREET
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Michael Brady-Chair; Barry Horst-Vice Chair; Janet Thompson; Ron Alderman; Bill Barney; Bob Burgess; and Charles Copp.  

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Albert Ray.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks - Planning Director; Peter Cross; Mark Revet; Gary Corey; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc 

1. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2004	
Bob Burgess moved and Charles Copp seconded approval of the Minutes of September 7, 2004 amended as follows:
Change line # 91 from "the motion carried eight to one" to "the motion carried seven to two". 
		The motion carried unanimously.

2. READING OF THE WITNESS OATH:  Dan Monks read the Witness Oath.

3. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
Albert Ray recused himself from #7, Agency of Transportation and Mark Revet, 1563 Walloomsac Road, review of development plan for new airplane hanger at airport.

4. ALTERNATE VOTING MEMBERS:  Albert Ray present.
	
5. WRITTEN DECISIONS:
	Glenn and Virginia Haseman, 882 Matteson Road
		Denial of variance request. 
		The Board authorized the Chair to sign the above written decision.
		
6.  ALLEGRO ASSOCIATES & CONTEMPORARY PARTNERS, 50 KOCHER DRIVE
	Request for continuance.  			
		Barry Horst moved and Bob Burgess seconded to deny the request for continuance without prejudice.		
The motion carried unanimously.	





7.  AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION AND MARK REVET, 1563 WALLOOMSAC ROAD
	Review of development plan for new airplane hanger at airport.
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Bob Burgess seconded approval for Agency of Transportation and Mark Revet, 1563 Walloomsac Road, review of development plan for new airplane hanger at airport.
		The motion carried unanimously.   

8.  PETER AND PAULA CROSS, 628 MAIN STREET
Review of design plan, development plan and dimensional variance request for garage.  Barry Horst stated the garage will be in the rear of the house and no variance is required.  The Application Review Panel recommends approval. 
	Michael Brady also stated the HPC approved the design of the garage.
		Bob Burgess moved and Charles Copp seconded approval of Peter and Paula Cross, 628 Main Street, review of design plan, development plan and dimensional variance request for garage with the roof being changed to an 8:12 pitch.
		The motion carried unanimously.
		
9.  KIRIT & SONAL PATEL, MIDTOWN MOTEL, 105 MAIN STREET
Review of development plan and expansion of non-conforming motel use for 16 unit expansion of existing motel.  Gary Corey stated the handicapped parking issues have been corrected.  
Michael Brady referred to a letter that was sent to the Board from an abutting neighbor and asked Mr. Corey if he had any comments.  Mr. Corey stated the expansion is a business decision to keep the applicant's business viable, there is a 100 year flood plan, and there would be people staying at the motel more than one night.  
Barry Horst moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session.     
The motion carried unanimously.  

10.  SUBURBAN PROPANE, 473 MORSE ROAD
	Development plan review of petroleum bulk storage facility.  Dan Monks stated the applicant has requested a continuance.
		Barry Horst moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded approval for a continuance.
			The motion carried unanimously.
	
11.  OTHER BUSINESS
	Dan Monks stated there will be a Zoning and Planning Seminar on October 20, 2004 in Rutland, VT.  If anyone is interested, please complete the form and return to Dan.

At 7:50 p.m. Charles Copp moved and Bob Burgess seconded to adjourn the meeting and go into Deliberative Session to discuss Kirit & Sonal Patel, Midtown Motel, 105 Main Street, review of development plan and expansion of non-conforming motel use for 16 unit expansion of existing motel.
			The motion carried unanimously.



Respectfully submitted,

Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc