GENERAL MINUTES

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

Public Present: S. Taylor, ZA

 

7:00 PM                J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from March 25, 2009 were reviewed. 

C. Streets made a motion to accept the minutes from March 25, 2009 as written.  J. Beers second.  J. Heyer,

C. Streets, B. Murphy and J. Beers in favor.  The upcoming site visit for Paige Estates was discussed.  The owners at Fairfax Family Physical Therapy requested that they be notified if the Board plans to park in their parking lot. 

 

Three projects will be added to the schedule for May 6, 2009:

   1)  Jeff Meunier - Boundary Adjustment

   2)  John Rooney - Final Plat

   3)  Nichols Road LLC ( Wiggins) - Revision

One project was added to the schedule for May 20, 2009

   1)  Peter Rainville – Final Plat and Boundary Adjustment.      

 

The Town Well Head Protection Area (WHPA) memo from R. Devine was discussed. The upcoming hearings for the Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP), were discussed - J. Heyer and other members may attend.  Upcoming Training for Board members presented by Northwest Region Planning (NRPC) was also discussed. 

 

7:15 PM  SWANSON – FARMERS MARKET AND WINE TASTING GATHERINGS  - SITE PLAN

                 AND CONDITIONAL USE HEARING

 

7:50 PM  B. Murphy made a motion to adjourn.  C. Streets second.  All in favor. 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2009

                    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.

 

 

SWANSON’S FARMERS MARKET AND WINE TASTING GATHERINGS

SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW

 

Public Present: S. Taylor, Z.A.; C. Swanson

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

 

7:15 PM    J. Heyer called the meeting to order. The public notice was read and attendees signed in. Interested parties were sworn in.  C. Swanson made the presentation.  Boyden’s Winery approached the Swanson’s about having occasional wine tasting gatherings on their property. J. Heyer asked if Boydens would be the only wines they will use.  C. Swanson said they have been in contact with other wineries also.   J. Heyer asked if they need a liquor license.  The Swansons will apply to the State for all applicable permits.  Advertising will be in the papers, web-sites and word of mouth. The wine gatherings will only be held a few times during the summer.   The days and times for the Farmer’s Market are yet to be determined.  Most likely it will be held once a week.

J. Beers asked about the previously approved seasonal food business  - such as the Burger Barn.  They will open May 1st in the same location as last year.  There will be no conflict with parking for the various events. 

C. Streets asked if these new applications will generate more traffic.  C. Swanson said the busiest months for the nursery are April and May.  The Farmers Market would not start until June.  They would also like to offer an area for community gardens that do not require DRB approval.  The gardens would be in the back of the property. 

 

S. Taylor stated he contacted R. Pfeiffer from the State regarding the flood zone.  There will not be any permanent structures built for the new applications, so there is no issue with the flood zone.  B. Murphy was

concerned about controlling  parking on Main Street.  C. Swanson said most people do turn around in his neighbor’s driveway, but do not park on the street. Lighting will not be an issue as the new applications will be during daylight hours.  J. Heyer asked about bathroom facilities.  They will have two porta-potties for public use. The Board wanted to have on record that the Swanson’s document regarding the Farmers Market and Wine Tasting Gatherings should be amended to show that #3 state “not” create a nuisance.

 

C. Streets made a motion to close the hearing to public input and move to deliberative.  C. Rainville second. All in favor.   

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Zoning and Planning Assistant

 

 

Approved:  ________________________________  Date:  _________________2009

                        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.