I. Introductions:

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

The audience members present were Beverly Domey, Kenneth Domey, and Steve Mongeon.

II. Approval of Minutes: Meeting of June 27, 2011

Michael Todd made a motion to approve the minutes of June 27, 2011 with corrections. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous.

III. Review Meeting Agenda - additions, correction

Julia Lloyd Wright stated that the town is too small to hold a bond for the PACE program. The idea is that the Town would hold a bond and the property owner would borrow from that and be billed with their property taxes. They are trying to find money other ways so that State could hold it.

IV. Public Hearings:
A. Final Plat Review app. #05.2411 by Beverly Jarvis Domey for the subdivision of 36.3 acres of land on South Mountain Road into two lots (cont. from June 27, 2011)
Bruce Cox opened the hearing at 7:05PM. There has been no exparte communication or conflict of interest. Bruce Cox reminded Steve Mongeon that he is still affirmed from the previous meeting.
Steve Mongeon presented the Commission with a final plat. He had received a letter with items that needed attention. He went over the items with the Commission. There is a stream boundary of 85 feet on the western boundary with a note on the final plat. There is also a note in regards to the wetland buffer. He showed the nearest utility pole. The pole is on private property on South Mountain Road between 60 to 100 feet from the road. It serves the east side of the road. He made a new note stating where the poles are located. He put a note on the final plat in regards to erosion control. He made a similar note in regards to the driveway section and stated that it will be made to meet the requirements. He does not have a letter from Westley Hazeltine or the fire chief. He will have the letters from them before the mylar is signed. The 7 ft by 9 ft shed is on Lot B and shown on the plan. deForest Bearse wanted to know what the setback would be in regards to the shed. Steve Mongeon stated that he does not know. He only showed it graphically. Ken Domey said that it was built at his house and then transported to that location.
Bruce Cox asked if there would be any tree cutting. Ken Domey said that the lines to the mobile home were just cleared. CVPS has plans to move their line out to the road to be more accessible. Bruce Cox stated that the shed would have to be moved to be in compliance. Ken Domey wanted to know in compliance with what. He stated that it is in line with the trailer. Bruce Cox stated that there are setback requirements. Michael Todd wanted to know how far the shed was from the mobile home. Ken Domey does not know that. Steve Mongeon stated that the plans were drawn to scale. It is within 50 feet and not on a foundation, but on skids. Bruce Cox said that if it was within 50 feet, it will need to be moved. deForest Bearse will check the exact location.
Michael Todd made a motion to approve the final plat with the following conditions; move the shed, correct the typing mistakes, and letters from the fire department and the highway department. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous.
Gil Whittemore made a motion to close the hearing at 7:16 PM. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous to close the hearing.

V. Discussions:
A. Bylaw/Regulation Revisions
(1)Review final language and reports for amendments to:
§6.10.1 Streambank Conservation
The Commission read the revision and made changes to the language and deleted some language. Alan Hudson made a motion to accept the bylaw as written with the definition of stream and high water mark added to Section 8. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous. Alan Hudson made a motion to accept the report for the bylaw Section 8 dated July 11, 2011 with corrections. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous.

§6.5 Nonconforming Structures
deForest Bearse stated that it should be dated July 11, 2011. Alan Hudson made a motion to accept the bylaw dated July 11, 2011. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous. Alan Hudson made a motion to accept the report with corrections. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous.

§7.18 Abandoned & Damaged Structures
The Commission changed some wording on this bylaw. deForest Bearse will check with VLCT in regards to the Select Board's responsibility in regards to abandoned buildings. The Commission decided to change Bylaw 7.18 to just damaged structures and do a new bylaw for abandoned structures. There are questions in regards to the declaration process. Alan Hudson made a motion to accept the Bylaw 7.18 renamed Damaged Structures with corrections. Gil Whittemore seconded it. All were unanimous. Gil Whittemore made a motion to accept the report on renamed Damaged Structures bylaw with corrections. Michael Todd seconded it. All were unanimous.

§6.2.2 Merger, any district (existing small lots)
Michael Todd made a motion to accept the changes to Bylaw 6.2.2 with corrections to 6.2.1 and the proposed changes to 6.2.2 dated April 25, 2011. Gil Whittemore seconded it. Alan Hudson recused himself. All the others were in favor of the motion. Michael Todd made a motion to accept the report for this bylaw with corrections. Gil Whittemore seconded it. Alan Hudson recused himself. All the others were in favor of the motion.

§6.4 Nonconforming Uses
This was tabled to their next meeting.

(2)Set public hearing date for above amendments
The Commission will have a public hearing on August 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM for Bylaws 6.10.1, 6.5, 7.18, and 6.2.2. Alan Hudson seconded it. All were unanimous.

(3) Discuss additional bylaw/regulation revisions:
Home Businesses
Interested Persons
WCFs
Deferral of Development Rights
Small Repair Shops
Accessary Uses and Structures
Multiple Uses on a Single Parcel
Farmers Markets

B. Town Plan Revisions
(1) Draft Energy Chapter
This should be ready to be presented to the Commission at their next meeting.

VI. Public Comment:
There was none.

VII. Set or reinforce the agenda, date, time, and place for the next meeting

Gil Whittemore made a motion to not have a meeting on July 25, 2011. Alan Hudson seconded it. All were unanimous.

VII. Adjournment:
Gil Whittemore made a motion to adjourn at 9:05PM. Alan Hudson seconded it. All were unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Diana Day