Development Review Board

11/19/2020 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Kevin Lumpkin, Chair; Harland Miller, Secretary; Aaron Guyette; David Weissberger; Elsie Goodrich; Kaitlin Hayes City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Rosaire Larose, Sam Russo, David Burke, Charlene Dandrea, Josh Cox, Jean Szilva, Peter Rowan, James McCormick, Dan Heil Call to Order by: Kevin Lumpkin Meeting Start Time: 6:33 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 5 – 0 Motion by: Mr. Weissberger Second: Mr. Miller V. Public Hearing – 64 LaFountain Street Planned Unit Development – Final Plan Review Mr. Vorwald provided an introduction to this item and indicated this was the fourth time the project was before the DRB including two sketch plans and a preliminary plan that was last reviewed at the April 16, 2020 meeting of the DRB. Mr. Vorwald indicated that several comments were provided to the applicant following the April 16th meeting, and those items have been addressed and included in the latest submission. Finally, Mr. Vorwald indicated that Dan Heil, O’Leary-Burke was in attendance representing the applicant. He and Mr. David Burke would be presenting the project. Mr. Lumpkin opened the hearing at 6:38pm and swore in those in attendance to affirm their testimony was a true representation of the facts of the case. Following this affirmation, Mr. Heil provided an overview of the changes that were made to the project based on the DRB’s comments. Specific items that were noted included the lot line adjustment to accommodate the turn-a-round requested by the Winooski Fire Department, the amenities including the community garden area, and site changes to accommodate stormwater concerns. Mr. Heil also reviewed the five comments provided at the April 16th meeting and identified how the plans were updated or amended to address the comments. Following Mr. Heil’s presentation and overview, the DRB members were afforded an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. Specific questions and discussion items were related to the private roadway and continued maintenance; the stormwater catchment area behind unit nine;  reviewed the five comments provided at the April 16th meeting and identified how the plans were updated or amended to address the comments. Following Mr. Heil’s presentation and overview, the DRB members were afforded an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. Specific questions and discussion items were related to the private roadway and continued maintenance; the stormwater catchment area behind unit nine; and overall design questions related to the elevations that were provided. After discussion concluded with the DRB members, Mr. Lumpkin invited members of the public to provide comments and input. Members of the public in attendance had questions related to stormwater concerns, on-street parking, and safety related to the stormwater catchment area. Questions were also asked regarding safety and emergency vehicle access along the private roadway, and other topics related to the proposed development. With no additional questions, Mr. Lumpkin closed the hearing at 7:42 PM. After closing the hearing Mr. Lumpkin provided an overview of the next steps in the process. He indicated that the DRB would deliberate on the questions before them and potentially render a decision. Once a formal decision was made, it would be distributed to those persons that participated in the meeting. He concluded by noting that the DRB must render a decision with 45 days of closing the hearing. VI. City Updates Mr. Vorwald provided an update to the DRB on the appeal of the Notice of Violation to 133 Elm Street which was reviewed by the Board at their September meeting. He indicated the DRB’s decision has been appealed to the Environmental Division of the Vermont Superior Court. VII. Other Business Mr. Vorwald noted the next meeting would be on December 17th and there would be at least one hearing for that meeting and that the CY 2021 submission and deadline schedule has been prepared and will be added to the website. VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Mr. Miller Second: Ms. Hayes Meeting End Time: 7:45 PM