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

MINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2005


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

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Eugene Rowley

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks-Planning Administrator; Daniel Turcotte; John Endres; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc

1.  MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2005:
	 Charles Copp moved and Bob Burgess seconded the approval of the Minutes of October 4, 2005.  
			The motion carried unanimously.

2.  INTERESTED PERSONS -APPEAL RIGHTS & READING OF WITNESS OATH
	Dan Monks read the Appeal Rights and Witness Oath.

3.  DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
	None.

5.  ALTERNATE VOTING ASSIGNMENTS
	Eugene Rowley present.

6.  WRITTEN DECISION:
	Robert Tatro, 424 Park Street
		The Board authorized the Chair to sign the above written decision.

7. BENNINGTON BUTCHER SHOP, 239 MAIN STREEET
	Design review of signs.  Barry Horst stated the color of the signs meet the town requirements, there will be no lighting, and the existing "Bagel" sign will be removed.  	Charles Copp asked that all additional signs in the windows be removed.
		Bob Burgess moved and Barry Horst seconded approval for Bennington Butcher Shop, 239 Main Street, design review of signs.
			The motion carried unanimously.
	

8.  CTX MORTGAGE, 475 MAIN STREET
	Design review of signs.  Barry Horst stated there were concerns with the location and size of the sign.  Charles Copp expressed his concerns regarding the sign location.    
	Daniel Turcotte stated the proportions of the sign have been amended and are within the 40 square foot maximum.  
		Bob Burgess moved and Bill Barney seconded approval for CTX Mortgage, 475 Main Street, design review of signs.
			The motion carried seven in favor and two opposed.

9.  MICHAEL SACCIO, 201 UNION STREET
	Design review of stair tower.  Barry Horst stated the Application Review Panel and the HPC had no concerns and recommend approval.
		Ron Alderman moved and Bob Burgess seconded approval for Michael Saccio, 201 Union Street, design review of stair tower.
			The motion carried unanimously.

10.  SCOTT MALINOWSKI, 632 ROCKY LANE
	Sketch plan review of four lot subdivision plan. John Endres stated the applicant is proposing a three lot subdivision.  The applicant lives on a private street located on ten acres of land on Rocky Lane.  The other parcels will be three acre lots with private in- ground septic, water and access to private street.  The applicant also owns ten additional acres which is not part of this project.
		Bob Burgess moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded preliminary approval for a minor subdivision for Scott Malinowski, 632 Rocky Lane.  
			The motion carried unanimously.

	John Endres stated the private street is a class 4 road, the right of way is for possible future development on the rear ten acres and the applicant will approach the town for a street name.  John also stated that each lot will have more than one access.

11.  BLS BENNINGTON, LC, WAL-MART STORES, INC., MONUMENT PLAZA, 210 NORTHSIDE DRIVE
	Request of continuance until November 15, 2005.
		Bob Burgess moved and Barry Horst seconded approval for a continuance.
			The motion carried unanimously.

12.  OTHER BUSINESS
	No other business.

At 7:25 p.m. Charles Copp moved and Barry Horst seconded approval to adjourn the meeting.
The motion carried unanimously.  
			



Respectfully submitted,


Christa LeBlanc
Recording Secretary































NAME & ADDRESS

Daniel Turcotte
425 North Branch Street
Bennington, VT 

John Endres
Shaftsbury, VT