Development Review Board

                                                     Town of Stowe

                                                        June 3, 2008

The regular meeting of the Development Review Board was held Tuesday, June 3, 2008 starting at 5:00 P.M. in the Banquet Room in the Akeley Memorial Building.

Members present: Larry Jones, Ed Izzo, Charles Lusk, Brian Leven, Susan Brittin and new member Peter Collotta. Absent: Don Ramos.

Also present: Rich Baker, Zoning Director and Stan Ingersoll, applicant.

Mr. Jones welcomed Mr. Collotta and wished him well in his deliberations. Mr. Jones expressed, on behalf of the Board, regrets in the resignation of Susan Brittin who will be going forward with different volunteer adventures. Susan has been a great addition to the Board and her service is much appreciated and will be sorely missed. 

There will be a public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Zoning Regulations before the Selectboard on June 23^rd. 

Project #:       3722

Owner (s):      Ingersoll, Stanley & Sandra

Location:        End of Lower Judson Lane

Project:           Construct a single family dwelling in within the RHOD

Zone:              RR 5/Partial RHOD

Mr. Ingersoll was present and explained the location of the property. Mr. Jones asked if the housing site is in the RHOD and Mr. Baker said barely and explained there is a small piece of land which slopes down and a portion slopes up leaving a small section between which is not in the RHOD. The pond is not in the RHOD. Mr. Jones stated for the record Mr. Ingersoll and he live in the same neighborhood and had discussed the project briefly the day before. Mr. Jones had visited the site, which is already cleared and felt the house site will not be visible from any public vantage point. The existing trees in front of the pond will remain. There will be lights beside the garage doors and the front door, but in answer to the question, Mr. Ingersoll stated a chandelier will be located in the foyer on the rear of the house. This project is classified a minor within the RHOD under Sec. 16.4(1)C.2. Mrs. Brittin moved to approve this project, classifying it as minor in the RHOD, subject to conditions. Mr. Collotta seconded with all members in favor. Mr. Ramos was not present. CONDITIONS:

(1)   Any change to the plans or the proposed use of the property shall be brought to the attention of the Zoning Administrator, prior to its implementation, for a determination if an amendment shall be required.  

(2)   The applicant shall indicate outside lighting locations on the elevations and shall submit lighting cut sheets to the Zoning Administrator for review before a zoning permit is issued.

   (3) The trees in the area below the pond shall not be cleared.

Project #:       3723 (Request to RECESS to JULY 1, 2008)

Owner(s):       Diender, Michael & Debra

Location:        1613 Mountain Road

Project:           Amendment of existing landscaping (RECESSED from 5/20/08)

Mr. Lusk moved to RECESS project #: 3723 to JULY 1, 2008 at the applicant’s request.

    Mr. Izzo moved to reappoint Mr. Jones as Chairman for one year. Mr. Lusk seconded.

    Mr. Izzo moved to appoint Charles Lusk as Vice-Chair for one year, seconded by Mrs. Brittin.

Members Mrs. Brittin, Mr. Leven, Mr. Izzo and Mr. Collotta voted in favor. The two candidates, Mr. Lusk and Jones agreed to serve but refrained from voting. Mr. Ramos was absent.

Mr. Baker told members that there is a possibility that a wind turbine would be installed at the High School. This would be exempt from Zoning but before this would be done, they would like to put up a wind meter on a 90’ pole, with guy wires, for a period of one year. This would be a temporary structure and there is an exemption for height. Members felt Mr. Baker could approve it.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M.