Development Review Board

12/17/2020 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Kevin Lumpkin, Chair; Matt Bacewicz, Vice-Chair; Harland Miller, Secretary; Aaron Guyette; David Weissberger; Elsie Goodrich; Kaitlin Hayes City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald Guests Present: Sara Roberts, Chris Ramos, Chantal Bitzer, Doug Weston Call to Order by: Kevin Lumpkin Meeting Start Time: 6:30 PM Minutes Recorded by: Eric Vorwald II. Changes to the Agenda None III. Public Comment None IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: 4 – 0 – 1 Motion by: Mr. Weissberger Second: Mr. Miller Mr. Bacewicz abstained as he did not attend the November meeting. V. Public Hearing – 113 North Street – Conditional Use/Dimensional Waiver Request Mr. Lumpkin opened a public hearing at 6:34pm to take testimony on a dimensional waiver for a pre-existing non-conforming lot to accommodate the construction of a 56 square foot porch to provide protection against the elements for a proposed new side entry door. He started the meeting by swearing in those persons intending to provide testimony at the hearing. Following Mr. Lumpkin’s introduction, Mr. Vorwald provided an overview of the project and why it was before the Development Review Board. Specifically, Mr. Vorwald noted that this was pre- existing non-conforming lot with a pre-existing non-conforming structure. As such, any increase of non-conformity requires review and approval by the DRB. In this case, the applicant proposed an encroachment into the side-yard setback. After Mr. Vorwald finished his introduction, Ms. Roberts and Mr. Ramos as the applicants provided an overview of the project. They indicated the new entryway would provide a second means of access into the home. They also indicated other locations were evaluated for the door, however the side of the home was the most logical given the interior layout. After Ms. Roberts and Mr. Ramos provided testimony Mr. Lumpkin opened the hearing to public comment. Ms. Bitzer indicated she was the adjacent property owner at 103 North Street and had no issues with the proposal. Next, Mr. Weston asked about the process and why this considered a conditional use. Mr. Vorwald provided an overview of the regulations which  provided an overview of the project. They indicated the new entryway would provide a second means of access into the home. They also indicated other locations were evaluated for the door, however the side of the home was the most logical given the interior layout. After Ms. Roberts and Mr. Ramos provided testimony Mr. Lumpkin opened the hearing to public comment. Ms. Bitzer indicated she was the adjacent property owner at 103 North Street and had no issues with the proposal. Next, Mr. Weston asked about the process and why this considered a conditional use. Mr. Vorwald provided an overview of the regulations which categorize this as a condition use. With no questions and no other testimony from the public, Mr. Lumpkin closed the hearing at 6:45pm. Mr. Lumpkin then explained the next steps in the process. Specifically, he indicated the Board would enter a deliberative session, and then render a decision within 45 days. VI. City Updates Mr. Vorwald indicated that the City Council is working on the budget for FY 2022. VII. Other Business Mr. Vorwald noted the next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2021 and the deadline for materials to be submitted to the City is December 23, 2020. VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Mr. Guyette Second: Mr. Miller Meeting End Time: 6:50 PM