Planning Commission Meeting 10-22-24

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SWANTON PLANNING COMMISSION

DRAFT MINUTES

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Town Office Building

1 Academy Street, Swanton, VT

5:00 p.m.

Present: Ross Lavoie-Chair, Oliver Manning, Andy LaRocque, Heather Buczkowski-Members, Amy Giroux-Zoning Administrator, Christina Candels-Administrative Assistant, Corey Parent, Andrew Judge

Zoom: No Attendance

Absent: Ed Daniel

1. Call to Order

Mr. Lavoie called the meeting to order at 5:09pm.

2. Agenda Review

Mr. Lavoie reviewed the agenda.

3. Review minutes of September 24, 2024

Mr. Manning made a motion to approve September 24, 2024, draft minutes as written, seconded by Ms. Buczkowski.  Motion carried.

4. Land Use & Development Regulations Review

Mr. Manning regarding the Selectboard meeting minutes, whether the Planning Commission had adopted the A76 road standard in the Town Plan? The questions from Mr. Manning’s are better suited for the Selectboard. Mr. Manning questioned if they should change the standards they have adopted because the Selectboard has adopted something different.

Mr. Parent said the Plan says the roads need to be built to A76, not that the town must accept it at that standard. Towns do not say if you build to this standard, we will take over the road.

Mr. Parent reviewed sections 4-9. The board reviewed the edits previously discussed. This was an open discussion. Mr. Parent is going to review the requirements of having mylars for certain DRB applications.

Mr. Parent said they would need one more meeting of review than they can take the proposed edits to the Selectboard & Village Trustee’s and begin the public hearing process.

5. Set next Planning Commission Meeting date

Monday November 25, 2024, 5pm

6. Public Comment

Mr. Judge asked about districts, new state zoning changes and the difference of the Village and Town requirements. They also discussed how much conserved land Swanton currently has.

7. Any Other Necessary Business

None

8. Adjournment

Mr. Manning made a motion to adjourn at 7:58pm, seconded by Ms. Buczkowski. Motion carried.    

Respectfully Submitted by,

Christina Candels-Administrative Assistant