TOWN OF WEATHERSFIELD, VERMONT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, March 28, 2011

I. Introductions:

Commission members present were Bruce Cox, Michael Todd, Ed Williams, Alan Hudson, Gil Whittemore, Julia Lloyd Wright (ex-officio), and deForest Bearse (Land Use Administrator).

There were no audience members present.

II. Approval of Minutes: Meeting of March 14, 2011

Alan Hudson made a motion to approve the minutes of March 14, 2011 with corrections. Michael Todd seconded it. Bruce Cox abstained. Four members voted in favor of approving the minutes.

III. Review Meeting Agenda - additions, corrections
The Commission members signed the Rules of Procedure and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Ed Williams made a motion to accept the Verizon Tower Modification Act 250 permit. Alan Hudson seconded it. All were unanimous.

Michael Todd stated that he is the Chairman for the Perkinsville School Survey. He is going to present the Commission's survey at their next meeting. The Commission stated that he needs to present just the printed results.

IV. Annual Re-organization of the Commission

Michael Todd recommended appointing Bruce Cox as chairperson. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous.

Michael Todd recommended appointing Ed Williams as vice chairperson. Alan Hudson seconded it. All were unanimous.

Gil Whittemore recommended appointing Michael Todd as secretary. Ed Williams seconded it. All were unanimous.

Alan Hudson recommended appointing Diana Day as recording secretary. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous.

V. Public Hearings:
A. Final Plat Reviews:
App. #10.2010 by Gary and Christine Bullard for an amendment to Final Plat #04.2006- continued from December 27, 2010 - to be continued to April 11, 2011 at applicants' request
Ed Williams made a motion to continue the public hearing for Gary and Christine Bullard to April 11, 2011 as requested by applicants. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous.

B. Town Plan Revisions
Transportation Chapter
Bruce Cox opened the hearing at 7:25 PM. He stated that he was a former colleague. The Commission went over the letter from the Springfield Planning Commission dated March 14, 2011. The Commission then reviewed the chapter.
Alan Hudson made a motion to recommend the Transportation Chapter as written with corrections and send the report to the Select Board. Ed Williams seconded it. All were unanimous. Ed Williams made a motion to close the hearing at 7:42 PM. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous.

VI. Discussions:

A. Bylaw/Regulation Revisions-
Zoning Bylaw 7.18 Abandoned and Damaged Structures
Gil Whittemore mentioned that if a building burns down, the owners have to start building in 6 months. He suggested extending the time for rebuilding. The Commission felt that removing of debris should stay the same (6 months). The Commission mentioned that the time for rebuilding could be changed to 12 months. All agreed that the discussion will continue at future meetings.

B. Town Plan Revisions:
Economic Development
Energy


VII. Public Comment:

There was none.

VIII. Set or reinforce the agenda, date, time, and place for the next meeting
The Commission will discuss 7.18, 6.2, 6.4, stream buffers, automatic mergers, small enterprises, and accessory use/structures at their next meeting.

IX. Adjournment:
Alan Hudson made a motion to adjourn at 8:35. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Diana Day