DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
July 3, 2007 7:00 PM
BENNINGTON FIRE FACILITY 
126 RIVER STREET
MINUTES

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Charles Copp, Chair; Barry Hörst, Vice Chair; Bill Barney; Ron Alderman, and Michael von Ouhl.

NOT PRESENT: Richard Owens and Al Ray. 

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER PRESENT: Gene Rowley. 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Dan Monks, Zoning Administrator; Gary Corey, Centerline Architects; and Robyn Baker, Recording Secretary.

Copp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 

1. Minutes of June 19, 2007.

Alderman moved and Hörst seconded approval of the minutes of June 19, 2007 as presented. The motion carried.

2. Interested Persons - Appeal Rights - Reading of witness' oath
Monks read the appeal rights and witness oath.

3. Disclosure of Ex parte Communications and Conflicts of Interest
None. 

4. Alternates - Voting Assignments
The five full time Board members who were present were voting. 

5.  Written Decisions
* Regional Affordable Housing Corporation
The Board authorized the Chair to sign the written decision. 

6. Bennington Project Independence, 614 Harwood Hill, the applicant is seeking development plan approval for an adult day care facility at 614 Harwood Hill. 

This is the second of two required hearings. Gary Corey, Centerline Architects presented the project. Barney asked, and Corey explained that all information has been submitted to the Agency of Transportation, but they have not heard back yet. Initial review was favorable. Barney asked and Monks explained that the Board may approve the two curb cuts. Copp asked, and Corey explained that curbs will only be where shown, not on all paved areas.  Copp noted that the signs were inconsistent from plan to plan. Corey explained that it would be according to the architectural drawing, perpendicular to the road with two lights consisting of energy efficient, 26 watt bulbs. Hörst moved to close the hearing to deliberative session. Rowley seconded. The motion passed unanimously.  

8. Other Business
As there was no other business, Barney moved to adjourn at 7:09. Hörst seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 

Respectfully submitted,



Robyn Baker
Minutes Secretary