DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM - 3RD FLOOR
130 RIVER STREET
BENNINGTON, VT 05201

MAY 17, 2005
MINUTES

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

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Richard Owens and Eugene Rowley.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks-Planning Administrator; Jim Secor; Peter Odierna; John Endres; Marc Beatty; Lawrence Harrington; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc

1.  MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2005
		Bob Burgess moved and Charles Copp seconded to approve the Minutes of May 3, 2005 amended as follows:
	Line 11 - Add Bob Burgess to Board Members Present.
		The motion carried unanimously.
		
2.  READING OF WITNESS OATH
	Dan Monks read the Witness Oath.

3.  DISCLOSURE OF EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS & CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
	None.

4.  ALTERNATES - VOTING ASSIGNMENTS
	Richard Owens and Eugene Rowley present

5. BENNINGTON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION, CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, SHIELDS DRIVE
	Development plan review of new medical research facility.  Jim Secor stated the applicant is proposing to develop a new facility approximately 6,000 square feet on a two acre parcel of land.  This facility will be adjacent to Global Z and across from Abacus Automation.  To access this property, BCIC has developed a field road using the existing curb cut.  Underground services will be brought to the site.  A spur has been added to pick up sewer services for future development.  Sugar maples will be used for screening around the road and a 42" fence will be used to screen the parking area.  Trees will also be planted to soften the approach from Shield's Drive.  There is a gravel roadway that will be for limited use to access the lower area and for fire access.  There is also an easement along the front section of the site which is the continuation of the park facilities.
Jim also stated there were changes to the plan regarding the photo metrics, additional lighting, a 15'allotment adjustment to the lot line, and the storm water permit has been submitted to the state.  Jim also stated that BCIC's development under this application would be a gravel road, they will curb and pave the intersection, put in a culvert, and install a new sewer line.  The applicant's proposal is to install as gravel and curb and pave within 6 months.    
	Charles noted that the entrance on the plan is paved 20 feet back and the curbs are 30 feet back.  Charles asked if the applicant would consider paving all the way back and Jim stated yes.
	Michael Brady inquired on the 50' right of way and asked if this was on BCIC's land and Jim stated yes.  The intent would be to turn over as a town road in the future when all residents are developed and the cul-de-sac has to be installed.  Michael Brady asked Jim to indicate on the site plan what the future subdivision plans are and where the cul-de-sac would be.    
	Peter Odierna, Executive Director of the Bennington County Industrial Corporation stated the thought process for future development on the upper lot would be a maximum of 2 new tenants with the possibility, depending upon the size, one additional tenant on the entire upper lot.  
		Bob Burgess moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded for preliminary approval of Bennington County Industrial Corporation, Clinical Neuroscience Research Associates, Shields Drive, development plan review of new medical research facility.
		The motion carried unanimously.

6.  MARC & WENDY BEATTY, 35 CLYDE STREET
	Request for reconsideration of decision regarding subdivision plan.
		Bill Barney moved and Charles Copp seconded approval for reconsideration of decision regarding subdivision plan.
		The motion carried unanimously.
	John Endres stated he was surprised with the Board's decision regarding the subdivision plan and didn't understand how a two lot subdivision on Cardinal Lane, a dead end street, was approved.  If this is not allowed on Clyde Street it should not be allowed on any dead end street in Bennington.  
	Marc Beatty referred to Section 8.8 of the bylaw and was told by  Dan Monks the original intent of this bylaw was never to stop developing on existing roads.  Marc stated this is an existing road not a proposed road.  
	Lawrence Harrington inquired on the status of the engineering drainage study and asked if this study would be a condition before issuing any permits.  
	John Endres stated the engineering designs would be done depending upon approval of the subdivision.  Marc Beatty stated he intends to issue a full engineering study for drainage and submit a letter to indicate the future plans for development.   
		Barry Horst moved and Charles Copp seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session.
		The motion carried unanimously.

7.  OTHER BUSINESS:
	Election of Officers - Reappointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
		Ron Alderman moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded approval to keep Michael Brady as Chairman of the Board and Barry Horst as Vice Chairman of the Board.
		The motion carried unanimously.


		At 8:00 p.m. Bob Burgess moved and Charles Copp seconded approval to adjourn the meeting and go into Deliberative Session to discuss Marc &  Wendy Beatty, 35 Clyde Street, request for reconsideration of decision.
		The motion carried unanimously.


Respectfully submitted,


Christa LeBlanc
Recording Secretary