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New Haven Planning Commission Meeting
December 2, 2004
Members Present: Allen Karnatz, Tom Boise, Art Sherman, Don Johnston, Keith Hall,
John Evers
Members Absent: Jim Walsh
Guests: John Madden
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Visitor's Business – None,
Review of November 4, 2004, Minutes
Allen Karnatz made the motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2004 meeting. Tom Boise 2nd.
Discussion – none.
Vote: Yes-3 No-0 Abstention- 3 (Don Johnston, Keith Hall, John Evers)
1) VT Land Trust Correspondence, referencing Ruth Paraskevopoulos' property on the east side of North Street, New Haven, regarding selling or donating development rights to the land trust. The letter requests any Planning Commission (PC) comments/objections/issues with this project going forward. Don Johnston asked if Ruth Paraskevopoulos was reserving any land out (i.e., if a building lot is being created), if so, it should it be defined to meet ZBA regulations in the future? Allen Karnatz didn't think that she was planning on getting the property surveyed, but she is reserving out a building lot on the corner. John Evers' mentioned that in a reply letter from PC we should state " that we have no objections to this, but, in no way should this be construed as any kind of zoning or planning approval for any building lot that she may be constructing." Tom Boise asked if there was anyway for the town not to know if someone made a deal with the VT land trust and at a later date come back and try to subdivide the property. John Evers' mentioned that easements are recorded with the town office land records. Allen Karnatz mentioned that the PC looks over easements and property once a year and if there was an issue the Land Trust could legally take court action against the land owner.
John Evers' made the motion to write a letter to the VT Land Trust in response to their letter dated, November 16, 2004, that the PC has no objection to the proposed transfer, but this letter should in no way be taken or interpreted as any kind of approval for any future subdivision. Keith Hall 2nd.
Discussion – none
Vote: Yes-5 No-0 Abstention-1 (Allen Karnatz)
Motion carries.
2) Letter
from Attorney David Bronson, who is representing the estate of Albert Conant.
Keith Hall explained that the estate
they??(whwanto
is they?) wants
to sell the property on Route 7. Bronson indicated that because of the
industrial/commercial nature of the garage, an Act 250 permit maybe required.
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Keith thought that the garage was only used to maintain Conant's
own vehicles and that an ACT 250 permit may not be needed. Keith also mentioned
the Albert Conant built the garage before the house.
Allen Karnatz asked if the PC had done any site review for commercial use on the property. Keith Hall said no, because it is not in the right zone.
John Evers' indicated that the letter was actually sent to the selectmen and this was just FYI for the PC. Allen Karnatz indicated that no action was necessary by the PC at this time.
Old Business
1) Keith Hall presented a revised Mylar for VELCO’s land on Route 17 that needed to be signed. The revised Mylar shows the easement for a replacement septic field for Tom Boise's adjacent property. Allen Karnatz asked if the easement was not shown on the original Mylar. Keith Hall indicated that was correct. This Mylar identifies where the proposed septic easement is and Tom Boise would like it properly recorded. Don Johnston indicated that a motion was not necessary because it is not something that the PC needs to approve or disapprove. Keith Hall mentioned that the Town Clerk suggested it was part of the original arrangement that the PC approved at a prior meeting and this Mylar is an extension of the original proposal.
John Evers' made the motion to accept the Mylar showing the easement for the replacement system. Art Sherman 2nd.
Discussion-none.
Vote: Yes-5 No-0 Abstention-1 (Tom Boise)
Motion carries.
2) Sign Mylar for boundary line adjustment approved June 4, 1992, as per Attorney Venman; Mylar was not signed at the time of approval in 1992.
Tom Boise made the motion to sign the Mylar based on approval of the Mylar in 1992 minutes. Art Sherman 2nd.
Discussion – John Evers' wondered if the PC needed a deferral permit? Allen Karnatz wondered if the deferral permit was ever recorded. John Evers' mentioned back in 1992 the deferral permit would be mentioned in the language of the deed.
Vote: Yes-6 No-0 Abstenstion-0
Motion carries.
3) Review of a 3-lot subdivision on Cobble Road in 1998. Keith Hall mentioned John Barrera, Esq., is representing the person who inherited the property. John Barrera had the deed, but did not find any file in the Town Records regarding this subdivision. John Barrera wanted to know if the PC had any information regarding the subdivision and/or if the PC had any information on where the records may be. No action was taken on part of the PC.
4) John Evers' asked about a proposed horse barn facility on South Street. The ZBA has received an application for constructing a new barn and wondered if members of the PC have any opinions or information about this topic that would be helpful to the ZBA. Allen Karnatz mentioned the Zoning regulations include 2 definitions with regards to a private vs. commercial stable. Are the current definitions in conflict with the State statue? Keith Hall mentioned that the PC should clarify the definition of "Agriculture" as it relates to horse facilitates and whether the Town has jurisdiction. Allen Karnatz will call the State and follow-up to John with his findings.
Discussion ensured regarding the reformatting of the PC agenda to make the meetings work more efficiently. Allen mentioned that he and Keith Hall would present a couple of rules and procedures for the next meeting.
New Business
1) Allen Karnatz indicated the Planning Grant has been approved in the amount of $6,800 that needs to be spent by May 2006. Installments would be 30%, 30% and 40% with the first installment given in December 2004. The PC needs to hire someone to help put it together. Allen Karnatz will contact Brandy Saxton from the Regional Planning Office with a contract and work plan to see if she would be interested.
Don Johnston mentioned that the Selectmen also have a grant of over $8,000 that needs to be spent by May 6, 2005, for the designation of a Village Center. Larry Buck (selectmen) was wondering if the two grants could be done together. Allen Karnatz indicated that he would like to keep each grant separate.
Tom Boise motioned for a meeting adjournment. Art Sherman 2nd.
Motion Carries.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM
Respectfully Submitted By:
Karen Gallott