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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/06/1988CITY COUNCIL 6 JUNE 1988 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 6 June 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, Molly Lambert, Francis X. Murray, John Dinklage Also Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Jane Lafleur, City Planner; Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; Mary McKearin, Business Mgr; James Goddette, Fire Dept; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Lisa Scagliotti, Free Press; M. Leppman, J. Smith, Doris Dunkley, Frederic Sargent, Karen Yakin, Greg Brand, James Dumont, Terrence Boyle, Dorothy Wootton, Carl Thompson, Cynthia & Robert Hoehl, Leslie Linton, Bob Cooper, Richard Chase, Carol Chase, Phyllis Carr, Katherine Bortz, Richard Tauson, Nancy Boardman, Anne Ratkus, Cathy Farnsworth, Barbara & Wilbur Bull, Thomas Strosinski, Charlotte Teese, Bill Wargo, Kay Schmokel, Barbara Hibbetts, Rene & Marie Bonnette, Leon Moszkowicz, Leonard Tashman, Nancy Walsh, H. J. Sopher, Debra & Zoltan Sachs, Harry Davison, John Colebaugh, Ginny Joyner, Aaron Stein, Tim Casey, Richard & Nancy Farrell, Paul Bakeman Comments & Questions from the Audience not related to items on the agenda No issues were raised. Update on Airport drainageway odor problem Mr. Szymanski advised that Col. Crooks, who could not be present tonight, feels the area needs cleaning and dredging. Mr. Szymanski also spoke with the Airport engineers, Hoyle-Tanner who say they will cooperate 100%. They will also evaluate the sewage treatment plant to see if it can handle the ethylene glycol. Recent federally legislated mandates say the Airport may not discharge ethylene glycol into the stream. Estimated costs for cleaning the area are: $18-25/foot east of Airport Pkwy. If new pipe is needed, it would cost $100-170/ft. installed. The cost would be $36/ft. west of Airport Pkwy. The distance on both sides of the road is about 1200 feet. The estimated cost east of the street is $23,000-24,000 plus $3,000-4,000 for engineering. Mr. Murray asked if the Airport has been approached with cost figures. Mr. Szymanski said not yet as the City was waiting for the estimates. Mr. Flaherty and Ms. Lambert will attend the next Airport Commission meeting and will get a better idea of what they are prepared to do. Continue Public Hearing on the application of Cynthia & Robert Hoehl for construction of a home in the Spear St. overlook district Mr. Farrar noted receipt of a letter from Mr. Dumont. Mr. Dumont noted the submission of new photos from Terry Boyle showing that even the lower shoreline & Shelburne Bay would be viewable from the site he recommends. Council members and the applicants studied the photos and Mr. Hoehl said he had no objection to their submission. Ms. Linton noted that a number of the photos don't indicate where they were taken from and that is a problem. Mr. Murray noted that on the night of his presentation, Mr. Boyle didn't know for certain the impact on the view in relation to what might be built on the UVM property below. Mr. Boyle said he feels there is no concern there because you can see the near shoreline of the Bay. He did think the height of the hedge row would have to be controlled, however. Mr. Hoehl said he was absolutely sure that development at the UVM property would interfere with his view from the Boyle location. As there were no further submissions, Mr. Flaherty moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Murray seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Lambert moved the Council meet in Executive Session to deliberate. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. When the regular session resumed, the motion as originally made was restated: to approve the Hoehl house subject to being moved 10 feet to the north and 10 feet to the east. Mr. Flaherty then moved to amend the motion to eliminate moving the house 10 ft. to the east. The house is to be constructed in accordance with the revised plans dated 5/26/88 and the applicant shall convey a view easement as offered with no construction and no landscaping west of his house that would interfere with the view from the overlook, as agreed upon with the City Attorney. The approval does not authorize any landscaping or grading which would require approval of the City Council under the present interim zoning. Mr. Murray seconded. In the votes which followed, the amendment was passed unanimously. The amended motion was passed 4-1 with Mr. Dinklage voting against. Mr. Murray then moved to instruct the City Attorney to write the findings and decision consistent with the City Council's deliberations. When approved by the City Council, this will be the official findings. Mrs. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The City Attorney hoped to have the written findings for the 13 June special meeting. Mr. Farrar noted that once the written decision is approved, it will then be necessary for the applicant to seek a permit from the Zoning Administrator based on the rest of the zoning regulations. Mrs. Poger asked if interim zoning is still in effect for the rest of the lots. Mr. Dinklage said it is. Mr. Farrar said the present case was like a conditional use and was decided on its own merits. Review City Manager's Report on Status of 1987-8 Goals Mr. Murray asked when the proposed Charter Change on the park land acquisition might go to ballot. Mr. Farrar suggested the November election. Regarding the fire engine work, Mr. Farrar noted the Council had approved a contract for Greenwood to do the work; however, they can't purchase the chasis, so another proposal was solicited at the same price. Chief Goddette said he will have a proposal to be voted on at the next meeting. Accept Resignation of John Dinklage from the Zoning Board Mr. Flaherty moved to accept the resignation of John Dinklage from the Zoning Board with thanks for his years of service there. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Sign Agreement between Visiting Nurse Association and the City Mr. Flaherty moved to sign the agreement with Visiting Nurse Association. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Set 1988-9 City School Tax Rate (.671 + 1.794 = 2.465 Ms. Lambert moved to set the 1988-9 city school tax rate at 2.465. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that the total rate for everything is only 3.7% higher than last year. Review Planning & Zoning Agendas No issues were raised. Review Minutes of 5/16, 5/23 and 5/26 Mr. Murray noted he had not attended the 5/16 meeting. Mr. Farrar noted that in the 5/26 meeting, it was the City Attorney, not the Zoning Administrator who had addressed the letter regarding height of structure to the applicant. Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the Minutes of 5/16, 5/23, and 5/26 as written and amended. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Sign disbursement orders Disbursement orders were signed. Continue Public Hearing on City Center Zoning Mr. Murray moved to Continue the Public Hearing on City Center Zoning. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved the Council adjourn and meet as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski presented a request from Wetherbee's to cater a wedding reception at K of C Hall, 7/16/88, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Murray moved to approve the catering permit as presented. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.