Planning Commission

I. Call to Order F T 9/12/2019 - Minutes Members Present: Mike O’Brien, Amy Bleything, Amy Houghton, Joe Perron City Staff Present: Eric Vorwald, Kristine Lott Guests Present: Sarah Van Ryckevorsel, Elaine Ezerins A Call to Order by: Mike O’Brien Minutes Recorded by: Terry Zigmund II. Changes to the Agenda R None III. Public Comment Presentation: Elaine Ezerins of the Winooski Partnership for Prevention Visual presentation of the different types of tobacco and alcohol ads found outdoors around Winooski. A document was also presented about municipalities regulating tobacco and alcohol advertisements showing that it can be done through zoning or through an ordinance. D IV. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Motion by: Joe Second: Amy Minutes/Notes: Approved V. Election of Vice-Chair Motion by: Terry Second: Abby Amy volunteered to be vice chair VI. Review of Proposed Amendments – Form Based Code Siting Standards Discussion around allowing set backs, do we want to allow developments to have set backs, what percentage of frontage may be set back? What do we want to see in the set backs? Do we want a minimum and maximum allowance for setbacks? Eric will continue to work on developing language that reflects this discussion. VII. Review of Form-Based Code Architectural/Building Form Standards Eric asked PC to read the document he provided and to consider the highlighted areas with regard to architecture and materials. VIII. Department and City Updates Eric presented an updated work plan. The city received a notice that there was an air quality report for Whitcomb’s Quarry. The municipal Planning Grant will be submitted on 10/1, it will be used for a historical structures inventory. Update on the Mansion project. Mayor Lott updated PC on Vtrans grant and Northern Borders Commission grant. The Mayor also mentioned other commissions that are looking for new members. IX. Other Business Next meeting October 10 X. Adjourn Motion by: Abby Second: Amy Time 8:10pm