DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY, 3RD FLOOR 126 RIVER STREET BENNINGTON, VT 05201 MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Copp -Chairman; Barry Horst-Vice Chairman; Albert Ray; Michael vonOuhl; and Bill Barney. ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Eugene Rowley. OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Monks-Planning Administrator; Jim Secor; William Sarchino; Sam Colliano; Lawrence Peitrucha; Joy Wade; Tom Quinn; Dave Fredericson; Judith Fellows; April Bernard; Troy Eaton; Tony Bolio; Chris Hines; Renee Montour; Stuart Hoscot; Bernard Murray; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc 1. MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2006: Barry Horst moved and Eugene Rowley seconded to approve the Minutes of May 2, 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 None. 4. ALTERNATE VOTING ASSIGNMENTS All members voting. 5. CARL CAPELLA, STOCKLEE LANE Request for continuance to July 18, 2006 meeting. Barry Horst moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded approval for Carl Capella, request for continuance. The motion carried unanimously. 6. AVA BOUTIQUE & CAFÉ, 604 MAIN STREET Review of sign design. Barry Horst stated that the Application Review Panel and HPC had no concerns and recommends approval. Michael vonOuhl moved and Albert Ray seconded approval for Ava Boutique & Café, review of sign design. The motion carried unanimously. 7. SVE ASSOCIATES, 302 MAIN STREET Review of sign design. Barry Horst stated that the Application Review Panel and HPC had no concerns and recommends approval. Michael vonOuhl moved and Eugene Rowley seconded approval for SVE Associates, review of sign design. The motion carried unanimously. 8. BENNINGTON ARTS GUILD, 101 SOUTH STREET Review of sign design. Barry Horst stated that the Application Review Panel and HPC had no concerns and recommends approval. Michael vonOuhl moved and Albert Ray seconded approval for Bennington Arts Guild, review of sign design. The motion carried unanimously. 9. C.J.T. LLC, 527 NORTH BENNINGTON ROAD Sketch plan and final subdivision plan review of two lot subdivision. Jim Secor gave a brief overview of the sketch plan. Jim explained the subdivision, the drainage, utilities and the installation of a concrete sidewalk. Accessing the second parcel would be using the existing curb cut. Barry Horst moved and Eugene Rowley seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session. The motion carried unanimously. 10. 806 MAIN STREET, LLC, 806 MAIN STREET Review of development plan for addition of five apartments at existing apartment building. Jim Secor stated the new apartments will be constructed with in the existing barn on the property. Jim also explained the drainage, fencing, dumpster enclosure and adding a five foot concrete sidewalk. Barry Horst moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded final approval as presented for 806 Main Street, LLC, review of development plan for addition of five apartments at existing apartment building. The motion carried unanimously. 11. WILLIAM SARCHINO, 343 DEWEY STREET Review of development plan for addition to existing medical office building. Jim Secor stated the applicant is proposing a 1200 square foot addition to the existing medical office building. Jim addressed the parking areas, landscaping, drainage, hours of operation for Dr. Sarchino and the new dental office and the "Do Not Enter" sign onto Everett Street. Sam Colliano and Joy Wade expressed their concerns regarding patients using Everett Street to access Dr. Sarchino's office building, the setbacks and who will maintain Everett Street. Lawrence Peitrucha commented that there is limited office space in town and that his practice would not be high volume. Barry Horst moved and Eugene Rowley seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session. The motion carried unanimously. 12. APPLERIDGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 426 SOUTH STREET Review of amendment to previously approved Planned Residential Development. Tom Quinn stated the number of houses that were previously proposed has been reduced from 53 units to 43 units. The development will involve duplexes as opposed to a mix of duplexes and multi-family buildings. Dave Fredericson, Judith Fellows, April Bernard and Troy Eaton expressed their concerns regarding replacing dead or damaged trees, setbacks, blasting, stacked parking, fencing and phasing of the project. Mr. Quinn and Jim Secor addressed their concerns. Eugene Rowley moved and Bill Barney seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session. The motion carried unanimously. 13. TONY BOLIO, 702 NORTH BRANCH STREET Preliminary review of development plan for 49,000 square foot self storage facility. Chris Hines stated the applicant is proposing to construct self storage buildings. The construction will be done in phases. Mr. Hines addressed the setbacks, lighting, paved apron and the proposed gate. There is no water or sewer on site, there will be no electricity for the buildings and will also have a phone/paging system. Mr. Hines also stated that the applicant may also have POD storage containers. Renee Montour an abutting neighbor is concerned with the dust from the dirt access road and water in his back lot. Barry Horst moved and Eugene Rowley seconded preliminary approval for Tony Bolio, preliminary review of development plan for 49,000 square foot self storage facility. The motion carried unanimously. 14. RONNIE OUIMET, 2601 WEST ROAD Preliminary review of development plan for motorcycle sales and service building. Stuart Hoscot stated that the applicant is proposing to rebuild structure on the same footprint as the previous building that was recently destroyed by fire. Mr. Hoscot addressed the drainage, septic, sprinkler system, passenger/vehicle access to the second floor, signage, siding/roofing, access into property and parking. Bernard Murray a resident from Houran Road expressed his concerns regarding drainage. Mr. Hoscot will investigate further and add this information to the plan. The Board asked the applicant for the following: * Show the 20' paved entrance on the plan * Shrubbery around the propane tank and trailers * Additional landscaping * Storm water plan * Indicate culverts on plan * Indicate existing trees on Houran Road * Finished contour lines. Michael vonOuhl moved and Eugene Rowley seconded preliminary approval for Ronnie Ouimet, preliminary review of development plan for motorcycle sales and service building. The motion carried unanimously. 15. OTHER BUSINESS No other business. At 9:00 p.m. Barry Horst moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded to adjourn the meeting and go into open Deliberative Session. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Christa LeBlanc Recording Secretary NAME & ADDRESS William Sarchino 343 Dewey Street Bennington, VT Lawrence Peitrucha Stonehedge Drive Bennington, VT Jim Secor Bennington, VT Sam Colliano Everett Street Bennington, VT Joy Wade Everett Street Bennington, VT Judith Fellows Grandview Street Bennington, VT Dave Fredericson 317 Silver Street Bennington, VT April Bernard 318 Silver Street Bennington, VT Troy Eaton 323 Silver Street Bennington, VT Tony Bolio Bennington, VT Renee Montour Bennington, VT Bernard Murray Houran Road Bennington, VT Chris Hines Woodland Services PO Box 1323 Manchester Center, VT Stuart Hoscot Hos-Cot Builders, Inc. Box 12 South Street Hoosick Falls, NY 12090