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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/03/1982CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 1982 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 3, 1982 at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; William Burgess, Hugh Marvin Members Absent Michael Flaherty, Howard Perkett Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; David Minnich, Assistant City Manager; David Spitz, Planner; Jodie Peck, Free Press; Barbara Laskin, WJOY; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Planning Commission members Sidney Poger, George Mona, and James Ewing and Ernest Levesque; Barry Carris, Lee Lansing, Madlyn Morrissey, Nancy Boyd, Ann Emery, Roberta Coffin, R.J. Furlong, Steven Bushey, Ann Painter, William Schuele, James Spink, Richard Trudell, Carl Cobb, Ralph Goodrich, Homer & Marie DuBois, Lowell Krassner, Mark Goodrich, Ruth and Chris DesLauriers, Planning Commissioner Robert Walsh Minutes of April 26, 27 and 28, 1982 The minutes of April 26, 27 and 28, 1982 were approved on a motion by Mr. Burgess, a second by Mr. Marvin, and a unanimous vote. Disbursement orders Disbursement orders were signed. Continue public hearing on application of Goodrich, DuBois and Mikell for development of a Planned Unit Development consisting of residential units and industrial lots on a parcel of land along the east side of Hinesburg Road and south of Mitel industrial complex Mr. Farrar said he would rule from the Chair that, as has been the past practice of the Council when dealing with interim zoning applications, the board would only take action by a majority of the entire board. He noted that there were only 3 members present tonight, so there would be no vote tonight unless the applicant requested one. Mr. Cobb stated that the applicants did not feel a vote was necessary tonight, and Mr. Farrar said that in that case the hearing could be continued until a full board was present. Mr. Cobb gave the Council copies of the letter from Mitel regarding their position on the coverage allowed them, discussed at the last meeting. He also noted that the coverage at the National Life development on Shelburne Road, which had been discussed at the last meeting, was low. He said that the coverage needed by a commercial area like that was less than that needed for an industrial area to do a certain volume of business. This coverage is only in regard to the building itself, not the parking lot. Mr. Steven Bushey said he was concerned with creating an industrial zone with a minimum lot size of 50 acres. He felt that was an inefficient use of land. He hoped a smaller size, such as 10-12 acres would be considered, feeling that small businesses which did not pollute and which added to the tax base could use the smaller lots. Mr. Farrar noted that there were two questions here. One is the specific application before the Council, which is being considered as an interim zoning situation, and the second question is the proposed zoning document itself. The Council tonight is considering the specific application. He felt the board would have to rule on some legal questions, and it would be better if the entire board did so. Mr. Ewing, a member of the Planning Commission, felt the proposed 50 acre minimum lot size was too large, and he felt this application, with its smaller lots, should be accepted. Mr. Mona was not sure this application could be acted on anyway, since it is not drawn in detail. Mr. Cobb noted that this was a sketch plan - just a conceptual drawing. Mr. Poger hoped that the Council would not keep postponing the vote on the application, so that the citizens would not get tired of coming to meetings. Mr. Farrar said it was the board's intention to vote on it next week. He felt the vote should take place before the election. Mr. Farrar asked whether, if the application were approved, it would be developed at one time, or reviewed by the Planning Commission on a building by building or lot by lot basis. Mr. Cobb felt the Commission would probably want to see an overview of the lot layout, but he did not think the developers would object to coming back each time they wanted to build a new building. Mr. Farrar said the concern he had as an individual was that sometimes proposals were not completed and there were problems adding to them in the future. He wondered if the developers would come in with a plan which would guarantee completion of the road and utility network. Mr. Cobb said the intent would be to do that, but it would be phased over a 10-15 year period. He did not feel they would be back every 2 years to change the plan. Mr. Richard Trudell added that what the applicants wanted was some flexibility to allow for changes to the plan. Mr. Burgess asked if all Council members would be present at the next regular meeting on May 17. Mr. Farrar expected they all would be, as well as on the meeting on May 10. Mr. Farrar asked if there would be any more information presented at the next meeting and Mr. Cobb said there were some people who would like to submit letters to the Council, and he would prefer that the meeting be continued, not closed. Mr. Farrar said it was the board's intent to discuss this at the meeting May 10 and to vote that night, barring unforseen circumstances. Mr. Burgess moved to continue the hearing until Monday, May 10. Mr. Marvin seconded the motion and all voted aye. Public hearing to amend Dog Ordinance Mr. Farrar asked if anyone wished the ordinance read. Mr. Schuele asked that the key points be mentioned, so Mr. Farrar did so. Mr. Burgess moved to dispense with the reading of the ordinance. Mr. Marvin seconded the motion and all voted for it. Mr. Marvin moved that this ordinance be accepted and made a law. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion and it passed 3-0. Review Zoning Board agenda There were no comments. Sign Municipal Building bond Mr. Szymanski said there was still one outstanding note, at the Chittenden Trust Company. It is for $108,800 at 10.1% and it expires August 26. Mr. Burgess moved to sign the note for $108,800 as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Marvin seconded the motion and all voted aye. Meet as Liquor Control Board to consider liquor license renewals Mr. Burgess moved to adjourn as the City Council and convene as the Liquor Control Board to consider liquor license renewals. Mr. Marvin seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski said there were two licenses: Pauline's Kitchen, and the Quarry Hill Club. Both are in order. Mr. Burgess moved to sign the liquor licenses for Pauline's Kitchen and for the Quarry Hill Club. Mr. Marvin seconded and the motion passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.