Town of Bolton

3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway

Bolton VT 05676

802-434-5075

 

Planning Commission Minutes

 

March 12, 2002

 

Meeting called to order at 6:08 p.m.

 

Planning Commission members present: Linda Baker, Chair, Steve Barner (6:30 p.m.), Jim Bralich, Chris Haggerty, Rodney Pingree

 

Planning Commission members absent: None

 

Zoning Administrator: Dick Ward

 

Clerk: Amy Grover

 

 

Agenda

1.      Minutes – February 12, 2002

2.      Other communications/mail

3.      Review of CCRP Open Space Plan Maps

4.      Zoning Regulations Amendments

  1. Definitions – setbacks, public right of way
  2. C.O.O. vs. C.O.C.
  3. Swimming pool fencing
  4. Private roads/standards
  5. Temporary tents
  6. Other items as time allows

5.      Any other business

6.      Adjournment

 

 

Agenda Item # 1 – Minutes

Rodney Pingree made a motion to accept the minutes of February 12, 2002.  Chris Haggerty seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

Agenda Item #2 – Other communications/mail

Linda Baker noted spring workshops available to the Commission.

 

The Commission reviewed a letter from the State Environmental Board in reference to the dismissal of the application of John Larkin for the Bear Run Townhouses.

 

The Commission reviewed a letter from the State Agency of Natural Resources in reference to the Streeter residence on Stage road.

 

The Commission reviewed a certified letter from The Stowe Planning Commission in reference to changes in their Zoning Regulations.

 

Agenda Item #3 – Review of CCRP Open Space Maps

The Commission reviewed the Open Space Maps from the CCRP and accompanying letter asking for any changes.  After a brief review of the map, the Commission noted potential changes and errors, and that more information regarding several issues was needed. Time constraints of finishing the amendments to the Zoning Regulation amendments, as well as the information from CCRP needed to accurately review the map precluded finishing reviewing the Open Space Map at this meeting.  Dick Ward recommended that Ian McDougall from the CCRP come to a Planning Commission meeting to review the map with the Commission.  The Commission noted that some of the needed information, and potential changes and errors include;

1.     No wellhead source protection area shown, only a 200-foot isolation zone.

2.     Scale bar.

3.     Parcel near the Jonesville Bridge needs clarification.

4.     Horse stables and trails may be inaccurate.

5.     The Driving Range on Rt. 2 is no longer in business.

6.     Identification of purple circles – wells? Source protection areas?

7.     Joiner and Duck Brooks are not mapped.

8.     What are the “rare and irreplaceable communities?”

 

Agenda Item #4 – Zoning Regulation Amendments  (additions are in Italics)

1.     Page 28, Add to Section 16, Definitions

  1. Yard, Rear: A yard on the same lot with a building, situated between the building and the rear line of the lot extending the full width of the lot (See Exhibit 1).
  2. Yard, Side: A yard on the same lot as a building, situated between the principal building and a side line of the lot and extending the full length of the lot (see Exhibit 1).
  3. Yard: An open space on a lot, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in these regulations.
  4. Yard, Front: A yard on the same lot with a building, situated between the building and street line and extending the full width of the lot (see Exhibit 1).
  5. Remove “Substantially Complete” from definitions.
  6. Definitions become Section 17.

 

Insert Exhibit 1 into document –lot examples.

 

2.     Page 11, Article V, Section 1, I

     I.  Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance

a.      It shall be unlawful to use, occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any land or structure or part thereof created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of occupancy/compliance is issued therefore by the Administrative Officer.

 

b.     Within five (5) days after notification that a building or structure or premises or part thereof is ready for occupancy or use, it shall be the duty of the Administrative Officer to have made a final inspection thereof and issue a certificate of occupancy/compliance if the project is found to conform with the provisions of this ordinance, and all other ordinances and regulations of the Town. 

 

c.      Temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance.  Upon the request of the owner or his authorized representative, the Administrative Officer may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy/compliance for the purposes described above provided the owner or his authorized representative can demonstrate that any all Town approvals or permits have been obtained and complied with to the fullest extent possible, barring uncontrollable factors such as inclement weather that may have prevented final paving or installation of required landscaping.  The temporary certificate of occupancy/compliance shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed six (6) months at which time the owner or his representative must obtain a certificate of occupancy/compliance as provided in a. and b. above.

 

d.     Certificates of occupancy/compliance shall be required for single family or two family dwellings.

 

3.     Page 28, Article VI, Section 16, Swimming Pools

a.     All electrical appliances connected to private swimming pools shall be properly grounded.  No electrical wires may cross the pool area.

 

b.     Any lighting in conjunction with the pool shall be so situated that there is no direct glare beyond lot line.

 

c.      Every in-ground swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a wall, fence, or other substantial structure not less than four feet in height measured on the outside of the enclosure.  No openings other than doors and gates with any dimensions greater than four inches shall be permitted therein except that picket fences may be erected or maintained having horizontal spacing between pickets not more than four inches.  All gates or door openings through such enclosures shall be equipped with self-closing or self-latching devices capable of remaining securely closed at all times when not in actual use; provided however, that the door of any residence forming any part of the enclosure need not be so equipped.  Any self-latching device accessible from the outside of the pool enclosure shall be located at least four feet above the ground or otherwise equally inaccessible to small children.

 

d.     A natural barrier, hedge, or other protective device approved by the Administrative Officer may be used in place of the above as long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the aforementioned protection by the enclosure, gate and latch.  All aboveground pools shall bar step access when not in use.

 

e.      No pool shall be constructed in a required front yard.

 

f.       No pool shall be closer than ten feet as measured from water’s edge to any side or rear yard lot lines.

 

4.     Page 27, Section 12

a.      “Rights-of-way that access four (4) or more dwellings shall be improved to meet the minimum base requirements of the A-21 Vermont AOT road construction standards; (See appendix)”

 

b.     “Rights-of-way shall have a recommended minimum of at least thirty (30) feet.”

 

Agenda Item # 5 – Other Business

Dick Ward suggested that telecommunications towers be added as a conditional use in Rural II, and that zoning regulations for telecommunications facilities not be used.

 

The next scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 6 p.m. at the Town Office.

 

Agenda Item #6 – Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

Amy Grover

Clerk, Planning Commission

These minutes are unofficial until accepted by the Planning Commission.

 

These minutes were read and accepted by the Planning Commission on

 

__________________________ , 2002

 

 

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Linda Baker, Chair