PLANNING COMMISION TOWN OF STOWE Monday, May 5, 2008 Minutes The Stowe Planning Commission held a regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Banquet Room of the Akeley Memorial Building, starting at 5:306:00 p.m. Members Present: Lynn Altadonna, Chair Paul Percy, Vice Chair Jacque Shiner Barbara Pfitzenmayer C. Paul Reed Sal Vespa Members Absent: Chuck Baraw Tom Jackman, Director of Planning Others Present: Sam Scofield Jesse Roman, Stowe Reporter Andrea Adams-McKnight, Zoning Assistant Selectboard Requested Zoning Changes Mr. Altadonna opened the meeting by asking Mr. Scofield to explain his proposal to the Commission requesting a change in the residential densities in VC districts and to remove the wording “business unit densities” completely from VC districts. After much discussion among the Commission members and Mr. Scofield; Mr. Altadonna thanked Mr. Scofield for his input and assured him that the Commission, though needing more time to consider this proposal, would be responding to his request at a later date. Mr. Altadonna also said that he would direct Mr. Baker, Zoning Administrator and Mr. Jackman, Director of Planning, to provide the definitions to be included in the proposed regulations for “business unit” and “home occupation”. Next before the Commission was a request from the Selectboard to review changing the Tubbs plant to VC10 instead of LVC. Much discussion ensued. The Commission made the decision to leave the Tubbs plant zoning as LVC. Additional suggestions from the Selectboard: Section 12 PUD – no changes Section 13 Signs 13.7(1)b – change to be for up to 3 months 13.7(3) add “or relocated” before business remove language after business 13.12(4) add “except for neon signs” at end 13.12(14) change size to 6 sq. ft. 13.12(19) change to “up to two 12 s.f….” They want to limit total Number of banners at one time The Planning Commission accepted all of the above-suggested changes. Review Conflict of Interest Policy Mr. Altadonna brought to the Commission’s attention that once a year in May it is necessary for the Commission to review the Conflict of Interest Policy. It was requested that the Commission read Page 3 and bring forth for discussion any questions. Ms. Pfitzenmayer suggested that the meeting times be corrected--take out 5:30 and replace with “time posted”. Other members of the Commission agreed. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2008 Mr. Percy nominated Mr. Altadonna for Chair of the Planning Commission for the upcoming year. Ms. Pfitzenmayer seconded. All approved. Ms. Pfitzenmayer nominated C. Paul Reed as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission for the upcoming year. Mr. Altadonna seconded. All voted to approve. New Business Mr. Altadonna asked that each Commission member read the first 10 pages for Chapter 5 of the 2003 Stowe Town Plan. It is proposed that this section will be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting presently scheduled for Monday May 19th. Mr. Altadonna asked Mr. Vespa how the Vibrancy Committee meetings were going and when the group met. Mr. Vespa said that the committee meets on Wednesday mornings 8-10 a.m. and that things were going very well. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. May 19, 2008 is the next scheduled meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Andrea Adams-McKnight, Zoning Assistant
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