PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF STOWE January 22, 2007 Minutes The Stowe Planning Commission held a special meeting on Monday, January 22, 2007, in the auditorium of the Akeley Memorial Building, starting at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Lynn Altadonna, Chair Chuck Baraw Bob Evans Paul Percy Barbara Pfitzenmayer Scott Noble Others present: Tom Jackman, Director of Planning; Amanda Riesmeyer, Administrative Secretary; Greg and Mitzi Speer Mr. Altadonna began the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Marie Duquette. Members acknowledged and expressed appreciation of her contribution to the Planning Commission and the great perspective she brought to the commission. Minutes The minutes of the January 9, 2007, special meeting were approved on a motion by Ms. Pfitzenmayer, seconded by Mr. Noble. Planning Director’s Report Mr. Jackman reported to the PC that they had a list of four qualified consultants as possible candidates for the Village Center Marketing and Promotion Plan (Municipal Planning Grant). Mr. Jackman will form a subcommittee to review and evaluate the proposals. He passed out a list of individuals along with their businesses that are interested in being on the Village Center Committee. Commission members approved a motion to have Mr. Jackman establish a Village Center Committee with Mr. Noble as the chair of the committee on a motion by Mr. Baraw, seconded by Mr. Percy. Zoning District Boundaries Commission member agreed on a plan to review district boundary maps at the next few meetings after which time they would invite those applicants with specific boundary changes to come and present their proposals. Following this meeting, the PC will discuss the public input and then come up with a specific proposal for boundary changes and call for a public hearing. Commission members agreed that the Tubbs building should be brought into the LVC district as historically this building has always been commercial. Members also reviewed and discussed Judy Foregger’s request to change the zoning for her 24 Sunset property from VC-20 to VC-10. It was agreed to adjust the boundary per Ms. Foregger’s request. Commission members discussed changing VC-30 to VC-10. Mr. Jackman brought up the point that VC-30 requires twice the amount of parking as VC-10 and that revisiting the parking regulations would be appropriate at this time. Members concurred that it would be reasonable to change the lower VC-30 designation (includes the Police and Fire Station) to VC-10 and possibly changing the VC-30 section directly north of VC-10 and including it as part of a natural extension of the village allowing for significant development. Members agreed to leave the upper VC-30 as is. Members discussed including VR-40 and RR-2 in RHOD. RHOD will be reviewed at another meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amanda Riesmeyer Administrative Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF STOWE January 29, 2007 Minutes The Stowe Planning Commission held a special meeting on Monday, January 29, 2007, in the Banquet Room of the Akeley Memorial Building, starting at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Lynn Altadonna, Chair Chuck Baraw Bob Evans Paul Percy Barbara Pfitzenmayer Scott Noble Others present: Tom Jackman, Director of Planning. Minutes The minutes of the January 22, 2007 special meeting were approved on a motion by Ms. Pfitzenmayer, seconded by Mr. Noble. Flowers Mr. Altadonna purchased flowers for Marie Duquette. It was decided that he would be reimbursed from the Planning Department budget. Planning Director’s Report Village Center Marketing Plan Mr. Jackman reported that the Town had received 3 proposals from consultants interested in the project and a selection committee consisting of himself, Mr. Altadonna, Mr. Noble and Valerie Rochon will review the proposals and make a recommendation. He distributed a Village Center Committee “job description” written by Mr. Noble. It was approved on a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Percy. VELCO Mr. Jackman reported that the Department of Public Service was recommending that trees be planted along Route 100 along Nichols field to partially screen the power line. Mr. Nichols vetoed the idea on his property and VTrans indicated that they might not want them in the ROW so it might be a moot point. The consensus of PC members was that it would be better not to plant trees and leave the view of Nichols Field unobstructed. Zoning District Boundaries - It was decided to take the School District property and the Jackson Arena/Library property out of VR-20 and include them in VC-10.
- The Village-PUD will remain as is.
- Mountain Road Village: Mr. Baraw recused himself and participated in the discussion as the owner of Stoweflake Resort. He presented reasoning for extending the northern boundary of the district for another 500 feet. This would include the developed portion of the Stoweflake property and would increase density in the Stoweflake and Village Green properties. Mr. Jackman will report back next week on the effect on density on the Village Green property.
- Upper Mountain Road (Speer request): The Commission discussed the Speer request to include a portion of their property into the UMR. The have the support of most of the surrounding property owners with the exception of Lyndall Heyer, who is opposed to the idea. The Speer’s have indicated that the purpose of the request is to be able to build a single-family home on the property. Mr. Percy said that we shouldn’t change the lines just to benefit one property owner. Mr. Noble motioned to recommend changing the boundary as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Percy. The vote was 3 –3 and the motion did not pass.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tom Jackman Director of Planning
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