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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Chamberlin Neighborhood Airport Planning Committee - 04/08/2015CHAMBERLIN NEIGHBORHOOD-AIRPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2015 1 The Chamberlin Neighborhood-Airport Planning Committee held a regular meeting on Wednesday, 8 April 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Large Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tracey Harrington, Pat Nowak, Walden Rooney, Greg Severance, Linda Brakel, Marc Companion, Lisa LaRock, Carmine Sargent, George Maille, Kim Robison, John Simson, Patrick Clemins, David Hartnett ALSO PRESENT: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; Cathyann LaRose, City Planner; Lee Krohn, CCRPC Senior Planner; Christine Ford, CCRPC Senior Transportation Planner; Bob Chamberlin, RSG; Juli Beth Hinds, Birchline Planning; Tom Hubbard, City Manager; Meaghan Emery; Tom Chittenden; Charlie Baker, CCRPC Executive Director; additional residents. 1. Call to Order; Changes to the Agenda No changes were made to the agenda. 2. Public Comment Period on Items not on the Agenda No public comments were made. 3. Welcome and Introductions a. Identify constituency b. Describe what is most important to them in the study process. Quick introductions of staff, consultants, and Committee members were offered. A brief overview of the study and project area was offered for context. Committee members then each introduced themselves, and described briefly their particular interests, hopes, or goals for the project. There were clear, general themes of looking forward, working collaboratively, protecting and enhancing the Chamberlin neighborhood as a great place to live, protecting property values, and managing/balancing traffic between neighborhood needs and airport access. 4. Review of Project Objectives 5. Review of Project Area: a. Study Area b. City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning in study area c. City Center/TIF d. Airport Vision 2030, Noise Land, Part 150 Re‐Use Plan 2 e. SB Schools planning f. Planned transportation improvements Mr. Chamberlin provided an overview about the study area, and other existing or parallel planning processes that relate to this area, and for which this study may also play a part, including the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City Center/TIF District, Airport 2030 Master Plan, Airport/FAA “Part 150” studies, South Burlington School District planning process, transportation improvement studies and plans, and the Chittenden County Regional Plan (“ECOS” plan). Other discussion included overlapping areas of interest or jurisdiction (FAA rules for potential reuse of land acquired by the Airport; any new structures or land uses still need review/approval via the City’s development review process). Ms. Robison asked about the timeframes for implementation. She said she would like to see both longer‐term strategies, but also recommendations that can be implemented right away. Mr. Krohn said that that was exactly the concept for this project. Some items could in theory be implemented on a very short time‐frame, such as painting a new cross‐walk. Mr. Companion asked about the study area and the potential change of the 65 dnl line pending an updated Noise Exposure Map. Mr. Chamberlin said that the study will focus principally on the existing analysis. He noted it is acknowledged that the Airport will be initiating a new Noise Exposure Map which may change the 65 dnl line, but it is unclear when that information will be available. Mr. Conner said that in all likelihood, the findings and recommendations from this Committee’s work will have broad applicability; this planning study will be looking at transition areas, which can apply wherever lines may exist. 6. Presentation/Discussion of Operating Procedures Draft Operating Guidelines were then offered for review and discussion, including the concept of seeking to work toward consensus wherever possible. Members did not express concerns about the operating procedures. Members discussed the timing for electing a chair. Members thought that having a chair sooner rather than later would be good. 7. Open Meeting Law Discussion Open meeting law guidelines/requirements were reviewed; the City’s goals being compliance, and open, transparent process. 3 8. Presentation of Meeting Schedule Upcoming meeting/event schedules were reviewed, along with purpose and intent for each. The project scope to include 5 Committee meetings, and 3 larger community meetings, was presented. Several Committee members suggested that additional Committee meetings may be needed in order to help build the ‘team’ and to have more time to learn about and understand the issues before us. It was suggested that at least one additional meeting of the Committee should take place before the first Community Meeting. Mr. Conner indicated that the Project Team would review the recommendation and follow up. 9. Adjourn Committee members were thanked again for their interest, time, and commitment. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Minutes approved by the committee on Thursday, June 25, 2015.