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

MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2006


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

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Richard Owens and Eugene Rowley.

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

1. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 & JANUARY 3, 2006
	Charles Copp moved and Bill Barney seconded to approve the Minutes of December 20, 2005 and January 3, 2006 as written.
		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
	Michael Brady recused himself from #8, Aldi Inc., 10 Kocher Drive, development and design plan review of new CVS Pharmacy and review of two lot subdivision.

4.  ALTERNATE VOTING ASSIGNMENTS
	In the order of Eugene Rowley and Richard Owens.

5.  WRITTEN FINDINGS
	BLS Bennington, LC, 210 Northside Drive  
		 The Board authorized the Chair to sign the above Written Findings with conditions.
	Mount Anthony School District, 301 Park Street and Alcaro Reality Inc., 239 Main Street will be reviewed in Deliberative Session.

6.  CORMIER & CORMIER, 204 UNION STREET
	Review of sign design.  Barry Horst stated that the HPC and the Application Review Panel had no problems recommends approval.
Ron Alderman moved Bob Burgess seconded approval for Cormier & Cormier, 204 Union Street, review of sign design.
The motion carried unanimously with Eugene Rowley voting.


7.  WINBURN LAW OFFICES, 409 MAIN STREET
	Review of façade design.  Barry Horst stated the Application Review Panel and the HPC had no problems and recommend approval.
Richard Owens moved and Bob Burgess seconded approval of Winburn Law Offices, 409 Main Street, review of façade design.
			The motion carried unanimously.  

8.  ALDI INC., 10 KOCHER DRIVE
	Development and design plan review of new CVS Pharmacy and review of two lot subdivision.  Devin Dalpos stated he had changed the design plan to reflect the 35' right of way, added the pedestrian access between the two sites and presented photos from Route 7 south.  Devin also stated that both buildings would be consistent in height.  Joseph Gallie also gave a brief overview of the revised traffic study.	
Charles Copp moved and Bob Burgess seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session.
		The motion carried unanimously.

9.  FAUNA DEVELOPMENT LLC, 1726 HARWOOD HILL, ROUTE 7A
	Development plan review of veterinary clinic.  Jim Secor stated the applicant is proposing a 6400 square foot two story building.  Jim also gave a brief overview of the curbing, screening, septic, lighting, storm water and hours of operation.
	Ron Alderman moved and Barry Horst seconded preliminary approval for Fauna Development LLC, 1726 Harwood Hill, Route 7A, development plan review of veterinary clinic.
		The motion carried unanimously.

12.  OTHER BUSINESS
	No other business.

	At 7:25 p.m. Charles Copp moved and Bob Burgess seconded to adjourn the meeting and go into Deliberative Session to review the Written Findings for Alcaro Realty Inc., 239 Main Stree, Mount Anthony Union School District #14, 301 Park Street and to discuss Aldi Inc., 10 Kocher Drive, development and design plan review of new CVS Pharmacy and review of two lot subdivision.  
		The motion carried unanimously.


Respectfully submitted,


Christa LeBlanc
Recording Secretary





NAME & ADDRESS


Devin Dalpos
Saratoga Springs, NY

Jim Secor
Bennington, Vt