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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09/11/1989CITY COUNCIL 11 SEPTEMBER 1989 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 11 September 1989 at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; James Condos, William Cimonetti, John Dinklage, Michael Flaherty Also Present Charles Hafter, City Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Joe Weith, City Planner; Larry Lecours, School District; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. 2. Discussion on how to proceed: Interim Zoning Planning Study Mr. Farrar raised the question of most of the housing being shown in open spaces with none back in wooded areas. He felt some housing could be set back in the wooded areas without destroying the perimeter of the woods. Mr. Cimonetti said this was discussed and was certainly an option. Both Mr. Weith and Mr. Dinklage agreed this should be considered. Mr. Farrar felt the report should be gone over with the Planning Commission when they've had a chance to review it. He felt it best to get out of interim zoning as soon as possible. Mr. Dinklage said he would like to see an official map drafted and the review process gotten under way immediately. Mr. Farrar said it is possible to draft an interim official city map which would have the same affect as interim zoning. Mr. Dinklage felt that the ideas of the architects, Planning Commission and public should be summarized as a statement of policy for developers. This wouldn't have the force of an ordinance but would be a public document that could be considered and could let developers know what the city expects with regard to such things as open spaces, preservation of bogs, views, etc. It would also be a concept for housing density, TDR's, affordable housing, etc. Members felt they would also like a similar report for the rest of the Southeast Quadrant. Mr. Weith said $20,000 of Act 200 money is still available. Mr. Hafter said he has a proposal from Mr. Boyle for such a study. The Council agreed that this should be discussed with the Planning Commission. Mr. Cimonetti then moved that after consultation with the Planning Commission, the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and contract with T. Boyle to complete a study of the Southeast Quadrant. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dinklage felt another use for Act 200 funds would be to lay out the route for the bicycle/recreation path. Mr. Weith also mentioned a study for the City Center, including a street map, building envelopes that would allow development etc. Mr. Cimonetti questioned the possible loss of flexibility if you publish an official city map. Mr. Farrar said it could be amended like any other document. 3. Certificate of opening for improved portion of Williston Road Mr. Dinklage moved the Council sign the Certificate of opening for the improved portion of Williston Road. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Proposed changes to VLCT By-Laws This item was postponed to allow the City Clerk and VLCT representative to review the proposed changes. 5. School District request regarding Sign Ordinance Mr. Lecours noted the new entrance to Central School is now open and the reception to it has been very positive. He thanked the Council, the City Manager, and Street Superintendent for their efforts to get this to happen. He noted the original plan was to have a sign at the gate, but the Zoning Administrator says the sign is 4 times too large to comply with the sign ordinance. This will be changed. Mr. Lecours also felt a small directional sign should be put at Dorset St/Corporate Way, but the concern is whether it could be seen in time. Mr. Dinklage felt there should be an option in the Sign Ordinance for the city to put up a sign to a public building. Mr. Farrar said he will have the lawyers look at proposed language for a change to the Sign Ordinance. 6. Appointment to Fine Arts Committee Mr. Flaherty moved to appoint Yvonne Jacobs to the Fine Arts Committee. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Planning and Zoning Agendas Mr. Condos questioned how night clubs are perceived for the portion of Williston Rd. (old Robert Hall building). Members were confident the Zoning Board would look closely at this. 8. Review Minutes of 21 August and 30 August Mr. Dinklage moved the Minutes of 21 and 30 August be approved as written. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. 10. Old Business Mr. Dinklage asked if there were any more ideas for the Overlook Park as the committee is meeting on Wednesday. Mr. Cimonetti said he noticed more fill was being added and now seemed higher than the voted on elevation. He felt it should be pushed over the edge to add to the filled area. Mr. Audette said they're planning to get to it tomorrow. Mr. Cimonetti also noted he'd had a lot of favorable comments on the decision to go only to the height of Spear St. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved to adjourn as City Council and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented 2 catering permits which he had approved as they predated this meeting. Mr. Hafter said he could review such applications on a regular basis and present only troublesome ones to the Council. Mr. Dinklage felt this was acceptable, but Mr. Cimonetti felt he would like the Council to see them all but still leave the City Manager the authority to review under unusual circumstances. It was agreed to publish lead time information in the "Spokesman" so caterers will be aware of when applications should be in. Mr. Flaherty then moved to ratify the Catering Permits for Wetherbees for a Wedding at K of C Hall, 2 September, 2:30-9 pm, and a party at IDX Offices, Shelburne Rd, catered by Sneakers on 8 September, 4-10 pm. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Executive Session Mr. Flaherty moved the Liquor Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The City Council came out of Executive Session and adjourned at 10:15 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.