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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/19/1992CITY COUNCIL 19 OCTOBER 1992 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday 19 October 1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: John Dinklage, Acting Chairman; James Condos, William Cimonetti Robert Chittenden Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Joe Weith, City Planner; Tony Cairns; Stephen Stitzel, City Attorney; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Albert Audette, Street Dept; John Jewett, Mary Roy, Russell Tilley, Robert Boroband 1. Comments & Questions from the Public not related to items on the Agenda: No issues were raised. 2. Request for Curb Cut at 356 Dorset Street: Mr. Hafter noted that one curb cut serves 356 Dorset St. and the Champlain Oil Building. Mr. Cairns said they are getting requests for use of the building and the lack of a curb cut is an issue. If there is to be a retail use, the combined access would result in conflicts with tractor trailers using the Champlain Oil Building. Mr. Cairns said if a PCD is established there in the future, they would be willing to close the second curb cut at their own expense. Mr. Dinklage asked when this became an issue. Mr. Cairns said he had bought the property separately but at the time of a law suit, the Court joined the properties. They were denied an application to have a store there because a gas station had been included in the application and that is not a permitted use. Mr. Cairns noted that the Zoning Board would have to approve a retail use. Mr. Dinklage asked what kind of retail use is envisioned. Mr. Cairns said he didn't know. Mr. Condos asked about the possibility of an ingress-only curb cut. Mr. Cairns said cars would still have to maneuver around tractor tailers. Mr. Chittenden said he supported the request. Mr. Cimonetti said it may not be in the city's authority to grant the request as it would be altering the design of a state and federally funded project. He felt the city should proceed very cautiously so as not to do anything that might slow the project construction down. He felt that before any request could be considered, the city would have to know the projected traffic data for a proposed use. He stressed that he would vote for nothing that would slow the project down. Mr. Dinklage said he was concerned with setting a precedent and also felt the long term implications need to be considered. Mr. Chittenden then moved to table the request in order to seek further information. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Public Hearing on Official City Map; second reading and possible adoption of same: Mr. Weith said the purpose of the map is to guide the city in the development process as far as future city services are concerned. If a developer wants to build in an area shown as a future city street, for example, the city can withhold approval for 120 days while it attempts to buy the property. The map is also a very important planning tool and shows future sites for schools, parks, pedestrian trails, public parking facilities, roads, etc. Mr. Weith then outlined specific roads on the map. These included a future east-west Holmes Rd. extension to Van Sicklyn; Swift St. Extension into Williston, an extension of Laurel Hill Dr., a full interchange at Hinesburg Rd., Rt. 7 widening to Shelburne, Williston Rd. widening, and others. He noted that the city is also considering a Kimball Ave/Hinesburg Rd. connector, a public boat access, and a commuter rail station along the Vt. Railway. Mr. Cimonetti said he was very comfortable with the proposed map. Mr. Cimonetti then moved that the notes in the memo of 19 October added to the Official City Map with the understanding that a purpose statement will include reference to State Statute. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos then moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cimonetti moved to adopt the Official City Map as amended Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Consideration of city proposals to MPO for planning grant funds: Mr. Dinklage said the Council needed to prioritize its list. Discussion then followed as to prioritization. They agreed that items #1, 3, and 6 on the City Planner's list be given high priority; items #2, 4, and 5 be given medium priority, and items #7, 8, and 9 be given lowest priority. Mr. Audette said the city will have to decide how much more traffic it wants at the Spear/Swift intersection as the more improvements it makes, the more traffic there will be. Mr. Cimonetti said they can't know all the information until UVM decides what it will do with the Wheelock Farm. Mr. Condos moved to forward the list to the MPO with the Council's prioritization and comments. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing City to Petition the Superior Court to conduct a hearing on the necessity of acquiring land on Dorset Street for a 5-1/2 foot wide bike path: Mr. Hafter noted no comments have been received in the 10-day period. Mr. Chittenden moved to approve the resolution to petition the Superior Court to conduct a hearing on the necessity of acquiring land on Dorset Street for a 5-1/2, foot wide bike path and to authorize the Chairman to sign the appropriate document. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Stitzel noted that a motion was filed in the case of Neil & Barbara Shepard. A decision last week said the city obviously followed correct procedure. Mr. Stitzel said the city now has two contradictory decisions from the Court. Mr. Stitzel said he will continue to deal with the Munson matter. 6. Consideration of approval of contract award for construction of Sanitary Sewer System for Country Club Estates and White Rock Point Subdivision; consideration of approval of Agreement with John Belter for easements to construct same: Mr. Hafter said the low bid of $517,670 was received from Scott Construction of Newport, Vt. The Act 250 permit was received today. He recommended acceptance of the bid. Lance Llewellyn said he had talked with the contractor and is convinced they can do the job. Mr. Chittenden moved to award to Scott Construction the contract for construction of the Sanitary Sewer System for Country Club Estates and White Rock Point Subdivision and to authorize the City Manager to sign all documents and contracts relating to this contract. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cimonetti moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement with John Belter when the dates have been appropriately adjusted. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Acceptance of resignation of Mary Lou Cole from Fine Arts Committee: Members accepted Ms. Cole's resignation and asked the City Manager to send a letter of thanks for past service to the city. 8. Schedule Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting: Members agreed to 5 November at 7:30 p.m. 9. Schedule Steering Committee Meeting: Members agreed to 19 November, at 7:30 p.m. 10. Review Planning Commission Agenda: No issues were raised. 11. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed. 12: Review Minutes of 14 September 1992: Mr. Chittenden moved to approve the Minutes of 14 September as written. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Other Business: Mr. Cimonetti reported on the UVM plans for a storage facility for hazardous waste. The facility will be in Burlington but access will be via Spear St. All trucks using the facility will be identified as carrying hazardous waste. The University will put in its own septic system. 13. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Chittenden moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Item "a" was withdrawn. b. Consideration of resolution granting authority to City Manager for approval of routine and non-controversial Special Entertainment Permits and Catering permits: Mr. Chittenden questioned putting more work on the City Manager. Mr. Cimonetti asked if the Council has the right to take this action. The City Attorney said generally speaking it has. The City will forward information to the state Liquor Control Board and advise them they will get approvals with the City Manager's decision. If they object, they will come back to the City Council. Mr. Cimonetti felt there would be a problem with Catering Permits which involve liquor licensing. Mr. Hafter said that is why there are two resolutions. Mr. Condos moved to approve the resolution allowing the City Manager to sign non-controversial entertainment permits. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos moved to approve the resolution allowing the City Manager to sign non-controversial catering permits. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session: Mr. Condos moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in executive session to discuss contract negotiation and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The City Council returned to regular session. Jim Condos moved adjournment. John Dinklage seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.