A special meeting of the Stowe Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in the Akeley Memorial Building starting at approximately 5:30 pm.

Members Present: Sam Scofield, Chair, Tim Meehan, Cindy McKechnie, Gordon Dixon, Barbara Baraw and Chris Carey

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Richard Baker, Zoning Director

Project 3350: Owner: Donald Bourgeois, Construction of Single-Family Dwelling and Two Detached Accessory Apartments, Demolish Garage

Donald Bourgeois presented the application. Revised elevations (dated 3/4/09), a revised site plan (dated 2/28/09), old deeds, and historic photographs were submitted. The Commission found that the buildings did not meet the requirements of Section 10.13 for new buildings in the SHOD. The consensus was the buildings did not fit into the context of the surrounding buildings and streetscape and that the principal façades were not compatible with the nearby structures in terms of scale, massing, and alignments. The buildings were found to have multiple historic styles combined into one design. The Commission made suggestions for modifications. Mr. Bourgeois said that he would consider the suggestions and return with a new proposal for the Commission's review.

Project 3893: Owner: Garcia & Jimenez Properties LLC, Minor Modifications to Previously Approved Ventilation System

Sam Scofield presented the application. Elevations (prepared by Mr. Scofield and last revised 3/2/09) were presented showing a revised ventilation system. The revisions are required in order to make the ventilation system more accessible and safer for cleaning. Photographs were also presented as evidence that the ventilation system will have no or limited visibility from Mountain Road.

Mr. Meehan moved to recommend approval as submitted and to classify the project as a minor modification. The motion was approved 4-0 with Mr. Scofield and Mr. Dixon abstaining due to involvement with the project.

Approval of Minutes

The 1/14/08 and 2/4/09 minutes were approved with one minor correction.

Review of Walking Tour Brochure

Tom Jackman discussed options for the walking tour brochure layout. A consensus was reached regarding a proposed layout.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Richard Baker, Zoning Director