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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/17/2013CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 2013 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 17 March 2013, at 5:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: P. Mackenzie, Chair; H. Riehle, R. Greco, P. Nowak, C. Shaw Also Present: K. Dorn, Interim City Manager; T. Hubbard, Interim Deputy City Manager; D. Kinville, City Clerk; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; Chief T. Whipple, Police Department; I. Blanchard, Project Manager; E. Goldberg, B. Nowak, L. Ventriss, B. Cimonetti, S. Baker, E. Cohen, B. Finnegin, C. Frank, D. Jenkins, K. Mackin, R. Neuer, S. O'Neill, J. Pasackow, P. Stabler, B. Gardner, D. Burke, D. White, P. Simon, P. Malone 1. Executive Session: Ms. Riehle moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss personnel, contract negotiations, and litigation. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: 1. Agenda Review: No changes were made. 2. Comments & Questions from the audience not related to Agenda items: Mr. Cimonetti noted that a previous Council voted in opposition to the bedding of F­35′s in South Burlington. He asked if that vote represents this year's Council. 3. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Dorn: Updated members on how staff is adjusting to the departure of Mr. Rusten and Ms. Murray. In addition to Mr. Hubbard serving as Interim Deputy City Manager (with assistance from Ms. Dory, Ms. Ladd and Mr. Conner), Cathy LaRose will take over the Interim Zoning duties. Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. Mr. Shaw noted that the Energy Committee would like the city to have an Energy Policy. 4. Consent Agenda: A. Sign Disbursement B. Approve Minutes for 3 June 2013 C. CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee appointments of Paul Conner and Cathy LaRose D. Approval of the COP Hiring Program Grant E. Receive Unlicensed Dog and Cat Report F. Review of May Financials G. Approve Special Events Permits: Magic Hat Brewing Company - 5 July 2013 Ms. Nowak moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Report from Lisa Ventriss on the Citizens Committee for the City Manager Search with Possible Action from the Council: Ms. Ventriss updated the Council on progress including advertising for volunteers to serve on the Committee. She suggested a maximum of 9 committee members. The deadline to begin advertising for the City Manager position is 1 July. 6. Interviews for Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions: The Council interviewed the following applicants for appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions: 7. Interim Zoning - Deliberative Session: A. Interim Zoning Application #IZ-13-03, Larkin Family to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) a 275 seat standard restaurant, 2) a 71 room hotel (Comfort Suites), and 3) an 89 room hotel (University Inn). The amendment consists of revising the previously approved plan under IZ-12-11 to raze the 89 room hotel and replacing it with a new 89 room extended stay hotel. The specific revisions consist of the following: 1) adding a sports court, 2) adding a chiller pad & HVAC unit, 3) adding & revising the building mounted lights, 4) adjusting the plant numbers & locations on the landscaping plan, and 5) revising the class III wetland limit per the 2013 delineation, 5 Dorset Street: No issues were raised. Ms. Nowak moved to approve the draft decision as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing: Interim Zoning Application #IZ-13-04, 16 IDX Drive: Mr. Gardner and Mr. Burke presented the plan which involves 16 units in 8 structures. They are just making these into "footprint" lots to make getting mortgages easier. Mr. Conner noted that since this is technically a subdivision, Interim Zoning applies. No issues were raised. Ms. Riehle moved to close the public hearing and ask staff to draft a decision. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Public Hearing on the Recreation Impact Fee Amended Ordinance and Police Impact Fee Ordinance: Mr. Shaw moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Conner noted 3 projects will be added to the Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance: the South Village soccer field, the addition to the Rec Path at Tilley Drive, and an update on demographics. He also noted the new Police Impact Fee will pay for portions of the station needed for future city growth. Mr. Conner said staff recommends continuing this item to fix a few typos. Ms. Greco moved to continue the amendments to the Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance and the new Police Impact Fee Ordinance until 1 July and to warn a second public hearing for that date. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Request for Transportation Improvement Cost Sharing - Interim Zoning Application IZ-13-02, Malone Dorset Street Properties, LLC: Mr. White explained the two requests as follows: 1. "In kind" credits for road impact fees based on improvements being made by the applicant. Anticipated impact fees are about $124,000, and the applicant proposes to construct about $111,000 in improvements. 2. Funding for the road connect to the Munson property. The estimated cost is $112,000. Members agreed to have staff review these requests and get back to the Council with a recommendation. Ms. Mackenzie will participate in the discussion of the second request. 11. Public Hearing on CIP: Ms. Nowak moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Blanchard reviewed the history and noted the City Center is the big expense for new projects. Ms. Mackenzie noted the Council has been asked to continue the hearing to a date uncertain. Ms. Riehle moved to continue the Public Hearing on the CIP until a date uncertain. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Consider Voting on Resolution Regarding Amending the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2014-2023: This item was deleted. 13. Proposed Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule Revision: Mr. Conner said staff recommends amending the fee schedule to create a special category for footprint lots. The applicant would pay the lesser of the per lot fee or the base fee before the DRB. This would apply to applications received by January 2012. Ms. Greco voiced opposition to this. Ms. Nowak moved to accept staff's recommendation. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Ms. Greco voting against. 14. Reconvene as Liquor Control Board to approve the Following Licenses: A. Cupola Golf Course/Quarry Hill - First Class License B. Eagles Fraternal Order - Outside Consumption Permit Ms. Nowak moved to reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Nowak moved to approve the Liquor Licenses as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Nowak moved to reconvene as City Council. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Other Business: a. Items held from the Consent Agenda b. Bike Rack 1. Traffic Lights & Sequencing 2. City Street Lights 3. Advertising logos or names on City Property 4. Taser Policy 5. East Terrace Ordinance 6. Policy Regarding Landscaping City-owned Land and Request from Hadley Road 7. Council-approved Minutes Resolution 8. Closure of Market Street c. Other Members discussed the request made by Mr. Cimonetti. Mr. Shaw moved to hold a special meeting to revisit the F-35 prior Council decision. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Ms. Riehle voting against. Members agreed to hold the meeting on Monday, 8 July, at 6 p.m. at Chamberlin School gym if available or at the Middle School cafeteria. 16. Executive Session: Ms. Riehle moved that the Council meet in executive session to review applicants for Boards, Committees and Commissions and to take no action other than adjournment. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 2013 PAGE 2 D. Approval of the COP Hiring Program Grant E. Receive Unlicensed Dog and Cat Report F. Review of May Financials G. Approve Special Events Permits: Magic Hat Brewing Company - 5 July 2013 Ms. Nowak moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Report from Lisa Ventriss on the Citizens Committee for the City Manager Search with Possible Action from the Council: Ms. Ventriss updated the Council on progress including advertising for volunteers to serve on the Committee. She suggested a maximum of9 committee members. The deadline to begin advertising for the City Manager position is 1 July. 6. Interviews for Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions: The Council interviewed the following applicants for appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions: Spencer Baker Pension Advisory Committee Erwin Cohen Red Rock Park Committee Barbara "Bonnie" Finnegin" Library Board ofTrustees Cathy Frank Rec Path Committee Donald Jenkins Lihrary Board ofTrustees Donna Kinville City Charter Committee Kathy Mackin Library Board ofTrustees Roy Neuer Rec Path Committee Sarah O'Neill Library Board ofTrustees Jay Pasackow Library Board ofTrustees CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 2013 PAGE 3 Paul Stabler Chittenden Solid Waste District representative 7. Interim Zoning -Deliberative Session: A. Interim Zoning Application #IZ-13-03, Larkin Family to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) a 275 seat standard restaurant, 2) a 71 room hotel (Comfort Suites), and 3) an 89 room hotel (University Inn). The anlendment consists of revising the previously approved plan under IZ-12-11 to raze the 89 room hotel and replacing it with a new 89 room extended stay hotel. The specific l. revisions consist of the following: 1) adding a sports court, 2) adding a chiller pad & HVAC unit, 3) adding & revising the building mounted lights, 4) adjusting the plant numbers &" locations on the landscaping plan, and 5) revising the class III wetland limit per the 2013 delineation, 5 Dorset Street: ' No issues were raised. Ms. Nowak moved to approve the draft decision as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing: Interim Zoning Application #IZ-13-04, 16 IDX Drive: Mr. Gardner and Mr. Burky presented the plan which involves 16 units in 8 structures. They are just making these into "footprint" lots to make getting mortgages easier. Mr. Conner noted that since this is technically a subdivision, Interim Zoning applies. No issues were raised. Ms. Riehle moved to c10sethe public hearing and ask staff to draft a decision. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Public Hearing on the Recreation Impact Fee Amended Ordinance and Police Impact Fee Ordinance: Mr. Shaw moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Conner noted 3 projects will be added to the Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance: the South Village soccer field, the addition to the Rec Path at Tilley Drive, and an update on demographics. He also noted the new Police Impact Fee will pay for portions ofthe station needed for future city growth.