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

MINUTES

OCTOBER 5, 2004

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Michael Brady-Chair; Barry Horst-Vice Chair; Janet Thompson; Bill Barney; Randy Maxon; Charles Copp; and Michael vonOuhl.  

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Albert Ray and Andrew Anderson.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks - Planning Director; Jim Secor; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc 

1. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004	
Charles Copp moved and Barry Horst seconded approval of the Minutes of September 21, 2004 as written.
	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:
None.

4. ALTERNATE VOTING MEMBERS:  Albert Ray and Andrew Anderson present.
	
5. WRITTEN DECISIONS:
	Midtown Motel, 105 Main Street
		The Board authorized the Chair to sign the above written decision.
		
6.  C.B. SPORTS, 190 NORTH STREET
	Design review of sign.  Barry Horst stated the Application Review Panel and the HPC had no concerns and recommend approval.  			
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Charles Copp seconded approval for C.B. Sports, 190 North Street, design review of sign.  		
The motion carried unanimously.	

7.  EDWARD MESSER, CRAE PRINTING, 108 UNION STREET
	Design review of sign.  Barry Horst stated the Application Review Panel and the HPC had no concerns and recommend approval.
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Randy Maxon seconded approval for Edward Messer, Crae Printing, 108 Union Street, design review of sign.
		The motion carried unanimously.   
8.  WILLS INSURANCE AGENCY, 116 SOUTH STREET
Design review of replacement windows.  Barry Horst stated the HPC had concerns regarding the aluminum, vinyl, and PVC extrusions.  The applicant agreed with their concerns and the Application Review Panel recommends approval.
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Charles Copp seconded approval of Wills Insurance Agency, 116 South Street, design review of replacement windows.
		The motion carried unanimously.
		
9.  PO MAT LEE, 460 MAIN STREET
Design review of addition.  Barry Horst stated Jim Secor submitted samples of the material being used for the addition, there will be no new lighting and recommends approval.
Andrew Anderson moved and Janet Thompson seconded approval for Po Mat Lee, 460
Main Street, design review of addition.
The motion carried unanimously.  

10.  KRISTI TRIPP, 2092 EAST ROAD
	Review of two lot subdivision.  Barry Horst stated the Application Review Panel had no problems and recommends approval.
		Charles Copp moved and Randy Maxon seconded approval for Kristi Tripp, 2092 East Road, review of two lot subdivision..
			The motion carried unanimously.
	
11.  SUBURBAN PROPANE, 473 MORSE ROAD
	Development plan review of petroleum bulk storage facility.  Dan Monks stated the applicant has requested a continuance.
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Andrew Anderson seconded approval for Suburban Propane, 473 Morse Road, request for continuance.
		The motion carried unanimously.

12.  CHILLI'S RESTAURANT, 24 HANNAFORD SQUARE
	Review of request to amend development plan.  
		Michael vonOuhl moved and Barry Horst seconded approval for Chilli's Restaurant, 24 Hannaford Square, review of request to amend development plan.

13.  BENNINGTON ROAD, LLC, 183 PHYLLIS LANE
	Review of request for extension of development plan approval.
		Barry Horst moved and Bill Barney seconded approval for Bennington Road, LLC, 183 Phyllis Lane, review of request for extension of development plan approval.
		The motion carried unanimously.

14.  OTHER BUSINESS
	Dan Monks stated there are three Board members attending the Zoning and Planning Seminar in Rutland on October 20, 2004 and if anyone else is interested, please let him know as soon as possible.

At 7:46 p.m. Charles Copp moved and Barry Horst seconded to adjourn the meeting.  			The motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,

Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc