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Development Review Board

Regular Meeting

Winooski, VT · May 19, 2022

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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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