Development Review Board
Regular MeetingWinooski, VT · May 19, 2022
Minutes
5/19/2022 - Minutes
I. Call to Order
Members Present: Kevin Lumpkin, Chair; Matt Bacewicz, Vice-Chair; Harland Miller, Secretary;
Aaron Guyette; David Weissberger; Elsie Goodrich
City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald
Guests Present: Greg Dixon, Herb Sinkinson
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: Ms. Goodrich
Second: Mr. Bacewicz
Minutes/Notes: Motion to approve the minutes as presented
V. Continue Public Hearing on Conditional Use Review – 62 Union Street
At 6:32pm Mr. Lumpkin reopened the public hearing for the conditional use review of 62 Union
Street. Mr. Lumpkin reminded those that were speaking that they were still under oath from the
previous hearing. With that, Mr. Dixon provided an overview of the activities that have occurred
since the last meeting. Specifically, he indicated that the proposed cottage would be relocated
to the southeast corner of the property, the parking would be reconfigured, the architecture of
the cottage would remain the same, the landscaping would be scaled back, the driveway would
not be widened, and the fence would no longer be included. He also indicated that the existing
garage would be removed, and the slab would be reused, if possible, for parking. Mr. Dixon also
indicated that he would work with the adjacent property owner to try and ensure the tree at the
southwest corner of the lot to try and protect the tree.
Following Mr. Dixon’s overview, Mr. Sinkinson indicated that he was pleased with the updated
plans and had no concerns. After this, Mr. Lumpkin asked the Board if there were any questions
about the updated plans. Mr. Bacewicz stated that, with the relocation of the structure, he no
longer had concerns about impacts to the tree on the adjacent property. Mr. Weissberger asked
for clarification on the use and treatment of the existing slab once the garage structure was
removed. Mr. Dixon indicated that portions would be removed to make room for the new slab,
Following Mr. Dixon’s overview, Mr. Sinkinson indicated that he was pleased with the updated
plans and had no concerns. After this, Mr. Lumpkin asked the Board if there were any questions
about the updated plans. Mr. Bacewicz stated that, with the relocation of the structure, he no
longer had concerns about impacts to the tree on the adjacent property. Mr. Weissberger asked
for clarification on the use and treatment of the existing slab once the garage structure was
removed. Mr. Dixon indicated that portions would be removed to make room for the new slab,
and to ensure the overall lot coverage was no more than 50%. With no further questions, the
public hearing was closed at 6:42 PM.
VI. City Updates
Mr. Vorwald noted that the new City Manager, Elaine Wang started on May 16 th , and that the City
Council would hold their annual policy priority and strategy meeting on May 21 st at the Senior
Center beginning at 9:00am. Mr. Lumpkin indicated that he would be moving out of the City in
August and would no longer be able to serve on the Board.
VII. Other Business
Mr. Vorwald stated that the DRB would meet on June 16 th to discuss a preliminary subdivision
plan.
VIII. Adjourn
Motion by: Mr. Miller
Second: Ms. Goodrich
Meeting End Time: 6:48 PM
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