Development Review Board

4/15/2021 - 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: Dan Heil, Rick Church, Rosaire LaRose, Amber Walsh, Bryn Oakleaf Call to Order by: Kevin Lumpkin Meeting Start Time: 6:32 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. Bacewicz Second: Mr. Miller Approve as presented V. Amendment to Approved Planned Unit Development – 64 LaFountain Street Mr. Vorwald introduced the amendment to the approved plan for the development of 64 LaFountain Street. He indicated this was a change to the buildings only, and was not a new submission. Mr. Lumpkin invited Mr. Heil to present the amendment. Mr. Heil, representing the applicant provided an overview of the project indicating the proposed change would eliminate the shared garages and attach a garage to each unit with the exception of units one and two, which front on LaFountain Street. He also indicated that the sidewalks would be removed between the garages and homes, and that individual driveways would be added. Mr. Heil indicated that these changes resulted in no increase in lot coverage and he further stated that no other changes were proposed to the plans. Following Mr. Heil’s presentation, Mr. Lumpkin asked if there were any questions from the members of the Board. Several questions were asked regarding the reasoning for the change and Mr. Heil indicated it was primarily being done for permitting reasons. With no additional questions from the Board, Mr. Lumpkin asked if there were any questions from members of the public in attendance. No comments were offered from those in attendance. VI. Conditional Use Request for Detached Cottage – 49 Mansion Street Mr. Vorwald introduced the proposed detached cottage at 49 Mansion Street and indicated this  questions from the Board, Mr. Lumpkin asked if there were any questions from members of the public in attendance. No comments were offered from those in attendance. VI. Conditional Use Request for Detached Cottage – 49 Mansion Street Mr. Vorwald introduced the proposed detached cottage at 49 Mansion Street and indicated this was being brought forward as a detached cottage since the applicant did not live at the property. He indicated the agenda included information on the cottage and that the applicant was in attendance to present on the proposal. Mr. Lumpkin invited Ms. Walsh to provide an overview of the project. Ms. Walsh indicated that this project included the removal of several existing structures that were located in the setbacks as well as removal of part of a porch to accommodate more space for the proposed cottage. She noted that the new structure would conform with the setbacks and she was also requesting that the Board grant approval to continue using the existing curb cut along Barlow Street to serve the proposed cottage. She stated that the existing driveway would be resurfaced if possible, using pervious materials to limit runoff and that this driveway would have adequate parking to accommodate the cottage. She also noted that the driveway on Mansion Street would continue to be used for the primary dwelling. Following Ms. Walsh’s presentation, the Board asked about the Barlow Street driveway and possible issues related to stormwater runoff. Ms. Walsh indicated the intent to use pervious treatments, but if pavement were needed, she would explore options for drainage to ensure there were no adverse impacts to the City or neighboring properties. The Board also asked questions about access from the driveway to the door of the cottage and if any treatments would be used instead of just grass. Following the discussion with the Board, Mr. Lumpkin asked in anyone in attendance had any questions or wanted to provide testimony. With no members of the public offering testimony, Mr. Lumpkin Concluded the hearing. Mr. Lumpkin then indicated the Board would go into a closed deliberative session to discuss both applications before rendering decisions. VII. City Updates Mr. Vorwald indicated the City had convened a search committee for the new City Manager and their first meeting was on Monday, April 12th. VIII. Other Business Mr. Vorwald indicated the next meeting would be on May 20th. He stated that he anticipated the submission of the preliminary/final subdivision plan for CHT being submitted and requested the members hold that date. IX. Adjourn Motion by: Mr. Bacewicz Second: Mr. Guyette Meeting End Time: 7:02 PM