Town of Bennington
                      Planning Commission
                     Wednesday, May 5, 2004
                           5:00 p.m.
                      Town Office Building
          205 South Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201
                            MINUTES
          Present:  Barry Horst - Chair, Bob Burgess - Clerk, Michael McDonough, Charles Copp,           Sharon Yorke
               Also Present   Dan Monks - Zoning Administrator,
Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Work Session
Land Use and Development Regulations Amendments - Urban Mixed Use District Design Standards
The Planning Commission discussed, at length, the expectations they had for the UMU Design Standards, including the following;
*Standards should differentiate the UMU District from the PC District.
*A two story minimum should be required.
*Perhaps the footprint of new buildings should be limited, especially for retail uses.
*A maximum and minimum setback from the street should be developed conistent with historic development.
*A minimum  8 over 12 roof pitch should be required.
*A maximum height of 30-35 ft. should be set.
*Gable or hipped roofs should be required.
*Clapboard and/or brick should be the primary siding material.
*EIFS should be prohibited.
*All parking should be to the rear of buildings.
*Lots should be interconnected and curb cuts should be minimized.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Daniel W. Monks
Planning Director
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