DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY, 3RD FLOOR 126 RIVER STREET BENNINGTON, VT 052010 MINUTES January 2, 2007 At 7:00 PM, Charles Copp called the meeting to order. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Copp, Chairman; Barry Hörst, Vice Chairman; Albert Ray, Michael von Ouhl, Rich Owens, Bill Barney and Ron Alderman. ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Eugene Rowley. OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Monks, Planning Administrator; Jeff Goldstone, BMA Architects; Dave Mance; John and Sally Cahill; Ms. Isselhardt, Historic Preservation; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faller; and Robyn Baker, Recording Secretary. 1. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006. Barry Hörst moved and Al Ray seconded approval of the Minutes of November 21, 2006 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 2. INTERESETED PERSONS -- APPEAL RIGHTS & READING OF THE WTNESS 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 full time board members were present and voting. 5. QUACKENBUSH COMPANY, INC., FAIRVIEW STREET: The applicant is seeking final subdivision plan approval for a two lot subdivision of property located off of Fairview Street. Hörst reported that the ARP recommends approval. Ron Alderman moved and Michael von Ouhl seconded approval of the subdivision. The motion passed unanimously. 6. JOHN AND SALLY CAHILL, 573 WALLOOMSAC ROAD: The applicant is seeking final subdivision plan approval for a two lot subdivision of property located off of Walloomsac Road. Hörst reported that the ARP preliminarily reviewed the matter. Two additional notes were added which Dan Monks read. There will be new construction of a house and driveway in Lot 1, no construction will be added to Lot 2. Hörst reported that the septic area is less than 20% sloped, but that the ARP otherwise recommended approval. Al Ray moved and Barry Hörst seconded approval of the subdivision. The motion passed unanimously. 7. APPLEJACK HISTORIC REAL ESTATE LLC, DEPOT STREET (rear of Bennington Brush building). The applicant is seeking development plan and design plan approval for a new retail store at the above location. The ARP reviewed the matter and recommended a full hearing. Jeff Goldstone of BMA Architects explained that they are proposing to demolish a small portion of the building and add three small additions. Alderman asked about curb cuts. Goldstone indicated that they would relocate the loading dock so that trucks can use the existing curb cut. Monks clarified that there are two lots and the truck access will cross the lot line. Horst asked about easements and Goldstone reported that an easement would have to be put in place at a future time, when it became necessary. The facility is all on one lot, and the applicant has agreed to allow access. Barney asked about the construction time frame. Goldstone reported that it would not be immediate and was dependent on funding, perhaps the middle of winter. Barney asked about the impact on other businesses, which the applicant felt would be minor. Ms. Isselhardt reported that the Historic Preservation Commission had seen a presentation about the project. The building being demolished was overlooked in the survey, so they asked for time to document the site. Monks noted that the applicant has done significant documentation of the existing structures Bruce Faller asked and Goldstone noted that the existing curb cut was being reutilized. Barry Hörst moved and Ron Alderman seconded preliminary approval of the plan as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS None. Rich Owens moved and Ron Alderman seconded adjournment at 7:15 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Robyn Baker Recording Secretary