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

MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006


BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Charles Copp -Chairman; Barry Horst-Vice Chairman; Albert Ray; Michael vonOuhl; Richard Owens; and Bill Barney.

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  No Alternate Board member present.

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks-Planning Administrator; Stuart Hoskins; and Recording Secretary, Christa LeBlanc

1.  MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 2006:
	Richard Owens moved and Michael vonOuhl seconded to approve the Minutes of August 1, 2006 as written.  
			The motion carried unanimously with Charles Copp abstaining.

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.  WRITTEN FINDINGS:
	Allegro Associates
		The Board authorized the Chair to sign the above written findings.
	
6.  PETER FELOPULOS, KATHRYN LILAC, THYME BEE MINE, 417 MAIN STREET
	Review of sign design.  Barry Horst stated that the HPC and the Application Review Panel had no concerns and recommend approval.
	Michael vonOuhl moved and Richard Owens seconded approval for Peter Felopulos, Kathryn Lilac, Thyme Bee Mine, 417 Main Street, review of sign design.    
		The motion carried unanimously.

7. MARK AND ALICIA HOURAN, 307 PLEASANT STREET  
	The applicants are seeking design approval for changes to the exterior of their house.   

	Ron Alderman moved and Albert Ray seconded approval for a continuance.    	
		The motion carried unanimously.


8.  SANDRA BECHTEL, 181 NILES ROAD
	The applicant is seeking a variance of the rear yard setback.  Barry Horst stated that the Application had no concerns and recommend approval.
	Michael vonOuhl moved and Richard Owens seconded approval for Sandra Bechtel, 181 Niles Road, seeking a variance of the rear yard setback.
		The motion carried unanimously.

9.  RONNIE OUIMET, 2601 WEST ROAD
	The applicant is seeking approval of an amendment to a previously approved development plan.  Stuart Hoskins stated the applicant would like a covered walkway on the front of the building.  Mr. Hoskins also stated that this would not impact the on site parking.  He would also move the handicap parking closer to the handicapped ramp.
	Michael vonOuhl moved and Bill Barry seconded approval to close the hearing and discuss in Deliberative Session.
		The motion carried unanimously.

10.  OTHER BUSINESS
	No other business.

	At 7:15 p.m. Barry Horst moved and Richard Owens seconded to adjourn the meeting and go into open Deliberative Session.      
		The motion carried unanimously.




Respectfully submitted,


Christa LeBlanc
Recording Secretary
















NAME & ADDRESS


Stuart Hoskins
Hos-Cot Builders
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090