TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
MINUTES
THESE MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Irene McDermut, Robert Langlands, R Bruce McKay and Henry Stocek
Guests: Bernie Chennette, Marcel Roberts, Josh Mason, Penny Hurlbert, Donna Dillon, Claire Tetreault and Bobby Starr
Open Meeting at 7:00 PM-Chairman Art Limoges
Permit #35-09 Submitted by Chennette Associates, PC for Carvelli Holding, LP for a 13 Lot Subdivision on East Main Street in North Troy Discussion-Motion to approve as long as all State Permits are approved and in place Irene/Robert
Permit #38-09 Submitted by VT Highland Cattle Co., for a Sugar House and Retail Store for Maple Sugar and Beef products will be approved as soon as Zoning Administrator James Ferguson receives a check for the violation fee for beginning the project without a permit. Motion to approve Permit #38-09 with the conditions of receiving payment Irene/Seconded
Discussion
a) Upcoming permit for the Recycling containers where they are proposed to go
b) Discussed next meeting with Laurie ..Zilbauer for the revision of the Zoning Bylaws
Close Meeting at 7:20 PM-R Bruce McKay
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
THESE MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, James Ferguson, Robert Langlands, Henry Stocek, Irene McDermut and R Bruce McKay
Guests: Bernie Chennette, Marcel Roberts, Josh Mason, Claire Tetreault, Penny Hurlbert and Donna Dillon
Open Meeting at 6:05 PM-Chairman Art Limoges
Planning Minutes of August 24, 2009 read and approved with an amendment to the number of lots for Permit #35-09 from 12 lots to 13 lots to be subdivided- Bruce/Seconded
Permit#35-09 submitted by Chennette Associates, PC for Carvelli Holding, LP was brought back to the Board after it had been tabled due to lack of information regarding the school and Prime Agricultural land. Bernie Chennette presented the required information that was asked by the Board. Discussion-Motion to move to Zoning Board of Adjustment Irene/Seconded
Permit#38-09 submitted by VT Highland Cattle Co. for a 24' x 40' Maple Sugar House with attached 16'x20' retail space for maple sugar products and the sale of beef. Discussion-Motion to move to Zoning Board of Adjustment Bruce/Seconded
Planning Meeting closed at 6:59 PM
TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2009
Present Chairman Art Limoges, Irene McDermut, Bruce McKay, Henry Stocek and Bobby Starr
Guests: See Attached
Minutes of the June 29, 2009 meeting read and approved-Henry/Seconded
Permit #29-09 submitted by Lisa Emerson tabled from a previous meeting due to lack of quorum
Motion to approve the permit as a childcare program known as Nanny’s Early Learning Center-Bobby/Seconded
Motion to Recess at 6:12 PM/Irene-Seconded
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2009
Present: Chairman Arthur Limoges, Irene McDermut, Bruce Mckay, Bobby Starr, Jim Ferguson, Henry Stocek
Guest: See Attached
Planning Meeting opened at 6:13 PM-Chairman Art Limoges
Minutes of the August 10, 2009 meeting read and approved with the following amendment: Lisa Emersons’ Permit is #29-09 not 26-09 Bobby/Seconded
Permit# 35-09 By Chennette Associates for Carvelli Holding-a 13.8Ac Parcel to be Subdivided in 12 lots
Discussion on what the intent of the developer is and how this development will affect the community and the school
Motion was made to table the permit until a walk around of the premises could be done by the Zoning Board and the Developers return with more accurate information regarding the school impact and the Prime Ag Land-Bobby/Seconded
Motion to close meeting at 7:20 PM Irene/Seconded
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2009
Present: Chairman Arthur Limoges, R. Bruce McKay, Henry Stocek, Irene McDermut, Jim Ferguson
Guests: Lisa Emerson, Cathryn Ste Marie, and Donna Dillon
Open Meeting-6:05 PM Chairman Art Limoges
Minutes of the June 29, 2009 meeting read-Motion to approve Bruce/Seconded
Permit #29-06 submitted by Lisa Emerson for the installation of a modular house at 226 Pine Street in the Village of North Troy for a daycare business. This will require a variance from a residential zone to a commercial zone. Discussion-
-Motion to approve as a childcare program and move to zoning Bruce/Seconded
Permit #29-06 will be tabled until a quorum is available for the Zoning Board.
Planning Meeting closed at 6:54 PM-Jim/Approved
TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
JUNE 29, 2009
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Zoning Administrator Jim Ferguson and Secretary Holly Guyette
Guests: Mitch Wonson, Tony Tanguay, Steve Cutting, Ila Starr, Jim Starr, Pete McMahon, Jeannie Lawson, Henry Johnsen, Karen Johnsen, Amy Burns, Jason Mayhew, and David Mayhew
Open Meeting-6:36 PM
Minutes of the June 1, 2009 meeting read-Motion to accept Irene/Approved
Permit #22-09 Subdivision application submitted by Irene McDermut was further discussed-Henry & Karen Johnsen abut the property that Irene owns and are concerned about the sewer allocations and if it would reach there well. This is not applicable at this time for a subdivision. Motion to approve subdivision as is-Bruce/Approved
Permit # 23-09 Storage unit application submitted by Tony Tanguay was further discussed-Tony agreed to add more trees to the landscape for a barrier to the adjoining properties. Let it be known in the minutes that eight people are opposed to this project. Motion to approve the permit under the conditions that a total of thirty cedar trees are planted around the property lines-Ed/Approved
Zoning meeting closed at 7:30 PM-Chairman Art Limoges
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTILL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 29, 2009
6:00 PM
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Ed Lipinski, Henry Stocek, Bruce McKay, Irene McDermut, Jim Ferguson and Secretary Holly Guyette
Guests: Mitch Wonson, Tony Tanguay, Steve Cutting, Ila Starr, Jim Starr, Pete McMahon, Jeannie Lawson, Henry Johnsen, Karen Johnsen, Amy Burns, Jason Mayhew and David Mayhew
Open Meeting-6:05 PM Chairman Art Limoges
Minutes of the June 1, 2009 meeting read-Motion to accept Bruce/Approved
Permit# 22-09 Submitted by Irene McDermut to Subdivide a 10.18 Acre parcel into 5 lots for a planned multi unit development was reviewed. There will be 4 lots each one 1 +/- Acre and one 5 +/- acres. Motion to move to Zoning-Bruce/Approved
Permit # 23-09 Submitted by Tony Tanguay to construct two 25"x120" Storage units on VT RTE 101. Discussion-Tony has already been approved by the state for the access point off RTE 101 and is going to install an 18" culvert, there will be recessed lighting and motion lights that will not run continuously throughout the night, and a sign will be constructed 20ft from the front setback line. A lot of concern was raised from abutting land owners and surrounding neighbors for having a storage unit in a rural setting. People will be accessing the units at night, dust, hazardous material being stored, possible extra curricular activity and heavier traffic. Tony stated that his rental agreement is designed to prevent most of these concerns. Motion to move to Zoning-Irene/Approved
Planning meeting closed at 6:35 Pm-Chairman Art Limoges
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JUNE 1, 2009
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Robert Langlands, Zoning Administrator James Ferguson and Secretary Holly Guyette
Guests: Tina Leblond
Open Meeting-6:20 PM Chairman Art Limoges
Minutes of April 20, 2009 meeting read-Motion to accept Bruce/Seconded
Permit #17-09 for a revision to a subdivision submitted by Clemence Leblond to change a lot line between lots 2, 3, and 3A. Motion to approve Bruce/Seconded
Permit #18-09 to construct a 10ft by 28ft shed/lean-to submitted by Richard Wells, Jr.. Permit granted with a 19ft side and rear setback variance-Motion to approve Henry/Seconded
Permit # 09-08 that had been tabled was brought back before the board to be closed out so a new permit can be resubmitted-Motion to close permit Ed/Seconded
Discussion-
a) Tony Tanguay would like to build two self storage units on route 101 in Troy with a sign
b) Comcast building on River Road-generator
Zoning meeting closed at 6:50 PM Bruce/Seconded
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2009
6:00 PM
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Robert Langlands, Zoning Administrator James Ferguson and Secretary Holly Guyette
Guests: Tina Leblond
Open Meeting-6:00 PM Chairman Art Limoges
Minutes of April 20, 2009 meeting read-Motion to accept Irene/Approved
Permit # 17-09 Submitted by Clemence Leblond to change the lot line between lots 2,3, and 3A on Parcel #110207 to an existing subdivision on the North side of VT RTE 100. Discussion Motion to move to Zoning Irene/Seconded
Permit #18-09 Submitted by Richard Wells to construct a 10ft by 28ft shed/lean and a 19ft side and rear setback variance from the required 20ft setback. Discussion
Motion to move to Zoning Bruce/Seconded
Permit #09-08 by Chenette Associates for the Carvelli Holding LP that was tabled in a prior meeting for a five lot subdivision. Discussion
Motion to move to Zoning to close Irene/Seconded
Planning meeting closed at 7:16 PM-Chairman Art Limoges
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2009
7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Robert Langlands, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Assistant Zoning Administrator Raymond Lemay
Guests: Susan Wellhoff, Robert Engel, Richard Wells
Permit #07-09 submitted by Susan Wellhoff and Robert Engel to construct a 12ft x 8ft deck addition to an existing porch. Permit granted with a 5ft side setback variance-Motion Bruce/Approved
Permit #08-09 submitted by Anthony Brault to construct a 32ft x 42ft addition and a 42ft x 60ft barn for livestock on to Brault’s Meat Market, a commercial business in the village district. Permit granted-Motion Bruce/Approved
Other Business-
a) A waiver for Chaput Family Farm was signed by Planning Commission Chair Art Limoges
b) Regular meeting days and times were changed to be Monday evenings at six o’clock to begin after the April 20, 2009 meeting as it has already been warned at 7:00 PM
Zoning meeting closed at 7:55 PM
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
TOWN OF TROY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2009
7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Assistant Zoning Administrator Raymond Lemay, Robert Langlands
Guests: Robert Engel, Susan Wellhoff, Richard Wells, Karie Quintin, Ted Quintin, George Racicot
Open Meeting-7:05 PM
Minutes of February 9, 2009 meeting read-Motion to accept Henry/Approved
Permit #07-09 Submitted by Susan Wellhoff and Robert Engel to construct a 12ft x 8ft deck addition to an existing enclosed porch would require a 5ft side setback variance.-Discussion
Motion to move to Zoning Board Bruce/Robert-Approved
Permit #08-09 Submitted by Anthony Brault to construct a 32ft x 42ft addition and 42ft x 60ft barn for livestock on to Brault’s Meat Market which is a commercial business within the village district.-Discussion
Motion to move to Zoning Board Irene-Approved
Planning meeting closed at 7:35 PM
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
TOWN OF TROY
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek and Assistant Zoning Administrator Raymond Lemay
Guests: David Hutchinson and Niles Bean
Open Meeting-7:15 PM
Minutes of November 11, 2008 meeting read-Motion to accept Irene/Approved
Other Business-
1) Discussion with Assistant Zoning Administrator on permits pending:
a) David Hutchinson-Home Occupancies and Sign on VT RTE 100
b) Tony Tanguay-Storage Building on VT RTE 101
c) Andre Roberts-Addition to porch on VT RTE 101
2) Irene shared her plans to possibly construct a group of cluster housing on her property at the bottom of RTE 242-Still in negotiating stages
3) Art informed the Board that Laurie Zilbauer from NVDA has been in contact with him and a grant was approved to start rewriting the town’s Zoning Bylaws.
Motion to close meeting at 8:00 PM/Approved
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 PM
TOWN OF TROY
Present: Chairman Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut, Henry Stocek, Assistant Zoning Administrator Raymond Lemay
Guests: David Hutchinson and Niles Bean
Open Meeting-7:10 PM
Minutes of November 11, 2008 meeting read-Motion to accept Irene/Approved
Permit# 01-09 Submitted by Dennis Beloin for a wood pellet plant was withdrawn by applicant
-Discussion
Motion to close Planning Meeting at 7:15 PM/Approved
MINUTES OF THIS MEETING ARE UNOFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 11, 2008
TOWN OF TROY
Present-Art Limoges, Bruce McKay, Irene McDermut, Ed Lipinski, Robert Langlands, Henry Stocek, Zoning Administrator Jim Ferguson
Guests-See Attached List
Open Meeting-7:53 PM Art
Minutes of October 28, 2008 read/Approved
Permit #45-08 Subdivision permit from Rick Lawrence for dividing 37.4 acres into 3 lots. Lot #1 requires a 75FT road frontage variance-Motion Bruce/Approved
Permit# 46-08 Change of Use permit from the Town of Troy-Denied after discussion among landowners and the Board-Motion Bruce/Approved
Moved into Executive Session-Discuss Zoning and Planning Board Members
Close Meeting-8:10 PM
Adjourn
Town of Troy
Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment
7:00 PM
November 11, 2008
Town Clerk’s Office
Guests in Attendance
Virgil Starr
Ken Griswold
Rick Lawrence
Richard Creaser/Chronicle
Richard Letourneau
Ila Starr
Betty Griggs
Claudette Limoges
Jim Starr
Gayten Verge
Karen Johnsen
Henry Johnsen
Nellie Allen
David Allen
Donald Austin
Roland Mayhew
David Smith
Gary Starr
Pat Lipinski
William Starr
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 11, 2008
TOWN OF TROY
Present-Art Limoges, Jim Ferguson, Bruce Mckay, Ed Lipinski, Irene McDermut
Guests-See Attached List
Open Meeting-7:03 PM Art
Meeting minutes of September 23, 2008 read/Approved
Permit# 45-08 submitted by Rick Lawrence for Subdivision of 37.4 Acres into 3 lots. Lot #1 would require a 75FT road frontage variance.
Motion to move to Zoning Board/Approved
Permit# 46-08 Change of Use permit submitted by the Town of Troy for a Solid Waste Transfer Station. Discussion among abutting landowners and townspeople.
Motion to forward to Zoning board without recommendation/Approved
Planning Meeting closed at 7:50 PM
Adjourn.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Chairman Arthur Limoges called the meeting to order at 7:11 PM in North Troy, VT.
Present: Arthur Limoges, Robert Starr Jr., Irene McDermut, Edward Lipinski and James Ferguson (as acting secretary)
The minutes of the Tuesday, August 5, 2008 meeting were read and approved.
The first item of business was to consider permit # 35-08 by Strategic Signage for Fairpoint Communications to change the signs on the communications equipment building located at 606 E. Main Street, in the village of North Troy. The abutting landowners are, the Village of North Troy and the Town of Troy.
The next item of business was to consider permit # 36-08 by Strategic Signage for Fairpoint Communications to change the signs on the communications equipment building located at 4132 VT. RT. 101, in Troy. The abutting landowners are, Christopher Uhlendorff, Dennis Willis and Gary Willis.
Irene McDermut made a motion to approve these two permits. It was seconded by Edward Lipinski and approved by all the members present.
There being no further business before the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
James T. Ferguson, (Acting) Secretary
Zoning Board of Adjustment
TROY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Chairman, Arthur Limoges called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM in North Troy.
Present: Arthur Limoges, Robert Starr Jr., James Ferguson, Bruce Barnett, Irene McDermut and Edward Lipinski
The minutes of the Tuesday, September 2, 2008 meeting were read and approved.
The first item of business was to consider permit # 35-08 by Strategic Signage for Fairpoint Communications to change the signs on the communications equipment building located at 606 E. Main Street, in the village of North Troy. The abutting landowners are, the Village of North Troy and the Town of Troy.
The next item of business was to consider permit # 36-08 by Strategic Signage for Fairpoint Communications to change the signs on the communications equipment building located at 4132 VT. RT. 101, in Troy. The abutting landowners are, Christopher Uhlendorff, Dennis Willis and Gary Willis.
Robert Starr Jr. made a motion to forward both of the permits to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a favorable recommendation. Bruce Barnett seconded the motion, which was approved by all the members present.
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
James T. Ferguson, (Acting) Secretary
Troy Planning Commission
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
There was no Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on this date.
Respectfully submitted,
James T. Ferguson, (Acting) Secretary