GENERAL MINUTES

Members Present: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA, Jeremy Rocheleau, Joey Ainsworth

7:00 PM J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from March 5, 2008 were reviewed.

C. Rainville made a motion to accept the general minutes from March 5, 2008 with corrections.

B. Murphy second. J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville in favor. The second extension request by R. Branon

for the Rooney project was reviewed. B. Murphy made a motion to accept the second extension for the Rooney project. C. Rainville second. All in favor. B. Murphy mentioned she will be away for the hearing on April 16, 2008. She will make arrangements for an alternate. Two hearings were scheduled for April 16, 2008: White Bloom, LLC and Morgan/Steen.

7:15 PM PEASE-STRATTON/MCNAMARA COMBINED HEARING

8:15 PM KRANZ – REVISION TO FINAL PLAT

8:30 PM BESSETTE – FINAL PLAT BY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

8:45 PM FAIRFAX INVESTMENTS, LLP – PUD SKETCH PLAN REVIEW

9:05 PM, S. Taylor, Z.A. requested the Board discuss set backs in general. S. Jones asked if NRPC could help with interpretation. It was concluded that the DRB needs to interpret the Bylaws regarding the set back questions. Discussion centered on the issue of a new ROW in relation to the location of an existing structure, and how the setbacks are determined.

9:15 PM S. Jones made a motion to adjourn. B. Murphy second. All in favor.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Planning and Zoning Assistant

Approved: ________________________________ Date: _________________2008

For the Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.

PEASE-STRATTON/ MCNAMARA COMBINED HEARING

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Rocheleau, J. Ainsworth, L. George, J. George, D. Gardell, C. Pease-Stratton,

D. McNamara

7:15 PM J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. D. McNamara made the presentation. The current lots have an awkward format. They would like to adjust the lot lines to create two uniform lots. This request for a boundary adjustment is due to the elimination of a secondary site for a replacement septic system for the lot at 39 Richards Road due to new State Regulations. The applicant would like to request a right-of way to the top portion of the property located at 49 Richards Road. They also are requesting approval to subdivide the lot located on 49 Richards Road. Density calculations were discussed, and will need to be calculated for both properties.

B. Murphy requested that the Boundary Adjustment request be treated separately from the ROW and Subdivision. The applicants will need to show that both lots will have a minimum of two acres of developable land. D. Gardell stated he has no concerns regarding the boundary adjustment. S. Jones made a motion to close the Boundary Adjustment potion of the hearing to public input, and move to deliberative. C. Rainville second. All in favor.

The ROW and Sketch Plan portion of the hearing continued. S. Jones asked about the proposed ROW and wondered if they will be using the same curb cut as the existing driveway. The Board has the authority to approve a lot without frontage. Mr. Gardell asked if this would be a variance. It would not. J. Heyer asked about the existing driveway near the property. That driveway belongs to the Gardells. Discussion centered on the proposed driveway to the back lot. The beginning portion will need to be a road, built to A76 Standards. The rest of the driveway could be up to 1,000 feet long. J. George discussed the ledge vein. He did not think blasting would be needed to put in the new driveway. Due to the long driveway a hammerhead for emergency vehicles will be needed as well as passing lane if the driveway is longer than 800 feet. J. Heyer asked about the building envelope.

D. Gardell wanted to discourage the development and had many questions and concerns: Trees; distance from property line; set backs from existing buildings; creating a corner lot; septic area; negative impact on his property and blueberry operation; required frontage; and other concerns. Due to Mr. Gardell’s concerns, the definition of setbacks was read. There was discussion regarding the proposed new ROW to the new lot, and whether this ROW creates a corner lot. B. Murphy asked if underground utilities were feasible. J. George thought the power lines could be buried. B. Murphy noted an area for garbage was shown on the Plat. There was discussion on state permit requirements. S. Taylor asked if there was any other way to run a driveway to the back lot. B. Murphy stated that sometimes, not every piece of land is capable of being subdivided. D. McNamara asked how setback determinations need to be made. J. Heyer said they need exact measurements. L. George asked about setbacks from any structure. The project was classified as a minor subdivision. B. Murphy made a motion to recess the hearing to May 7, 2008 at 8 PM. J. Beers second. All in favor. A site visit was scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 6 PM

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Density calculations to be done for all lots

2. Road name to be submitted to Selectboard for approval.

3. Hammerhead for emergency vehicle turnaround

4. Passing lane if driveway is over 800 feet long.

5. Section of road that accesses 2 or more units, to be 24 feet wide with 2 foot shoulders and upgraded to A76 standards.

6. Approval from Road Foreman to widen road cut.

7. Verification of distance from the property line to the road and/or driveway.

8. Identify setback distances from buildings to all roadways and all existing and proposed Rights of Way (both public and

private).

9. Show all adjoining property owners on Plat.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

Approved: ________________________________ Date: _________________2008

For the Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.

KRANZ – REVISION TO FINAL PLAT

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Rocheleau; J. Ainsworth; J. Parah; M. Averill; C. Kranz

8:15 PM J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. C. Kranz made the presentation. He is requesting that the size, shape and location of the easement on lot 3 be changed due to the fact that a replacement septic area is no longer needed for lot 2, due to changes in State Permitting. Mr. Kranz also asked the Board to change the wording on the Findings of Fact and Order, signed and dated October 11, 2006. He asked the Board to remove the verbiage

“lot 6, no development is planned”. State Permits will be required for any development. The Board discussed road access and driveways. There was no public input. C. Rainville made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative. J. Beers second. All in favor.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

Approved: ________________________________ Date: _________________2008

For the Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.

BESSETTE – FINAL PLAT APPROVAL AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Rocheleau; J. Ainsworth; M. Averill; C. Bessette

8:15 PM J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. S. Taylor, Zoning Administrator previously conducted an Administrative

Review of the requested 2 lot subdivision: to separate a 10 acre lot with the existing house from the large parcel of land. S. Taylor determined that the project met all the criteria. M. Averill, Engineer, presented the information to him. Mr. Taylor determined that all the requirements as stated in the Fairfax Bylaws and Subdivision Regulations have been met. Mr. Taylor had written and signed the Findings of Fact and Order. S. Jones made a motion to close the hearing to public input, and to approve the project as presented by the Administrator Officer. J. Beers second. All in favor. J. Heyer signed the Finding of Fact and Order for the Development Review Board.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

Approved: ________________________________ Date: _________________2008

For the Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.

FAIRFAX INVESTMENTS, LLP SKETCH PLAN REVIEW

DRB Roll Call: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, C. Rainville, J. Beers

Alternate Present: S. Jones

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; J. Rocheleau; J. Ainsworth; K. Greene; G. Handy

8:15 PM J. Heyer called the hearing to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in. G. Handy made the presentation. The project, proposed creation of two new duplex lots, is an extension to the Planned Unit Development. J. Heyer mentioned the issue of the width of the road. S. Taylor had measured the road and it is a minimum of 20 feet wide in all areas. The original project was approved with narrower roads than are required now. The narrow (20 foot) road width was consistant with the recommendation of the Town of Fairfax Growth Center Master Plan, prepared by Lamoureux and Dickerson, Consulting Engineers, dated July 2001. B. Murphy asked about a map showing the intent of the overall project. Two master plan maps from the early stages of the project were shown by G. Handy. The power lines will be underground in the road way. B. Murphy asked about natural features. The area is very flat. Street trees will eventually be planted to blend into the neighborhood. The issue of garbage collection was brought up by B. Murphy. Mr. Green stated he was pleased that Mr. Handy was working on a resolution of the trash issue. Sidewalks were discussed. They are not planned at this time, but Mr. Handy mentioned the sidewalks for the existing lots will be completed. The project is classified as a major subdivision. No site visit is required. C. Rainville made a motion to accept the Sketch Plan as submitted with the action items noted. S. Jones second. All in favor.

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Copy of the Cross Engineering Map (S1), designed by S. Ruggiano, dated 03/28/01 to be submitted to

S. Taylor, Zoning Administrator.

2. Copy of the Cross Engineering Map (M1- Master Plan), designed by S. Ruggiano, dated 05/20/2002 to be

submitted to S. Taylor, Zoning Administrator.

3. Names of adjoining property owners to be shown on Plat.

4. Written resolution of trash issue.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

Approved: ________________________________ Date: _________________2008

For the Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

All motions were unanimously approved unless otherwise indicated.