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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TOWN OF NEW HAVEN
February 5, 2004
The regular monthly meeting of the New Haven Planning Commission was held on February 5, 2003 and started at 7:05 p.m. The following members were present; George Merritt, Jim Walsh, Art Sherman, John Evers and Keith Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Gary Baker. The following attended: Kate Lampton, John Madden, Eugene Charlebois, and Peter Norris, Sr.
The Public Hearing was recessed at 7:06p.m. because no one was present that had subdivision to discuss.
Kate Lampton handed out some information on the Roadscape Program, the Champlain Valley Greenbelt Alliance’s (CVGA) latest landscaping project. David Rafael, from Landworks in Middlebury is whom the CVGA is working with. Kate would like to get one member from the Planning Commission and from the Selectboard to meet some night to discuss the Roadscape Program. George Merritt volunteered to be the Planning Commission’s representative. John Madden stated he would be interested in attending as well.
George Merritt wanted to know if we received a letter from Bob Haslam and Keith Hall said we did. Keith handed out a copy of it to each member to review. George handed out a collection of information that included a letter from John Madden, the 01/03/04 Meeting Minutes and the Addendum to Complaint regarding Issue #2. This was discussed in depth and George wanted to know if we are in violation of our Subdivision Bylaws. Gary Baker said no. George made a motion, seconded by Jim Walsh to seek the legal implications on a major subdivision to protect the Planning Commission from legal responsibility if something were to happen with the water issue; all approved, no opposition.
George Merritt made a motion to seek legal advice on Issue #2 and wondered if this was in violation of our Bylaws. No seconded was made, so the motion failed.
Eugene Charlebois wishes to subdivide a parcel of land on Route 7. This is the final plat hearing for a major subdivision. SUB 01-03. Eugene arrived and John Evers updated him on what was voted on as far as the Planning Commission’s legal consequences regarding the water issue. Eugene brought a copy of the Bob Haslam letter that he Planning Commission had already reviewed. This is the final plat hearing on Eugene Charlebois’s subdivision. The letter was the last piece of information we needed before we proceeded. Gary Baker wants to know what the certain limitations are that apply to PCF reimbursement that can only be made for costs which have been pre-approved in writing by the SMS. Eugene stated that he could get a well drilled before the March meeting if we wanted him to do so. Keith Hall made a motion, seconded by Jim Walsh to allow Eugene Charlebois to drill a well and get the test results back to us at the March meeting; all approved, no opposition.
John Madden stated that another liability is the documented traffic hazard this development may create and the liability the town may encounter.
Peter Norris, Sr. was present and stated that the Vermont State Police have purchased two different lots, so the highway cut will be located across from Dog Team Road. There will be no road running along side Route 7, as originally planned. Lot and subdivision wise remains the same, as does the acreage. There has been a new R-O-W to Peter Norris, Jr.s’ lot. Peter wants the Mylar he brought in approved, as this is what Act 250 has in their records. George Merritt made a motion, seconded by John Evers to approve the Mylar with the change of the frontage road, curb cut and the R-O-W; all approved, no opposition. Gary Baker signed the Mylar. Peter & Dolores Norris SUB 01-15. Peter mentioned the
tower location and the height. Apparently, there was question as to the height. The original height approved by the ZBA was 100 feet as stated in the 12/18/01 ZBA meeting minutes. The Norris’s nor the State of Vermont never withdrew the approval for the tower, in fact, Judge Katz dismissed the tower discussion (appeal) because of the basis of John Madden’s appeal of the Town of New Haven of the tower. John Evers suggested Peter Norris contact Keith Hall regarding the tower situation. The appeal period is 15 days for this decision made tonight.
Mark & Dawn Smith gave Keith Hall a sketch plan for a subdivision on Route 7. Act 250 will be required in this subdivision. Kate Hampton has discussed this plan with the Smith’s. We need an application and letter of intent from Mark & Dawn before we can proceed.
Charles Roy wishes to subdivide property on South Street and it was decided that he just needs to sell the property instead of subdividing it, because the road divides the two properties.
Keith Hall will investigate Bill Schaefer’s interest in a Pizza Parlor.
Correspondence Received:
- State of Vermont – Potable Water Supply & Wastewater Disposal Permit regarding Peter Norris, Sr.
- State of Vermont, Agency of Natural Resources. 4-5 letters regar4ding Waters of the Green Mountain National Forest.
- Vermont League of Cities and Towns, a seminar for Making Grants Work For Your Municipality on February 19, 2004 in Montpelier.
The January 8, 2004 meeting minutes were reviewed and signed with approval.
There will be a Planning Commission work night held on February 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
The December 22, 2003 Public Hearing meeting minutes were reviewed and signed. John Madden made an addition to theses minutes, in which Gary Baker made the addition and they were then signed with approval.
Jim Walsh brought in an article he found in a farming magazine regarding setbacks for septic systems and septic fields vs. the building foundation. This was briefly discussed.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm on a motion made by George Merritt, seconded by Jim Walsh; all approved; no opposition.
Gary Baker Art Sherman Jim Walsh
George Merritt John Evers Keith Hall