TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 13, :30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE RM. 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT

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1 AGENDA JANUARY 13, :30 P.M. 1. DELIBERATIVE SESSION-Closed Planning Commission Session on Saxon Hill Corporation s Site Plan Amendment proposal for a sand extraction operation located at 31 Allen Martin Drive. Tax Map 72, Parcel Public Comments 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business 5. CONSENT AGENDA EuroWest Retail Partners, LTD-request to replace existing parking lot lighting with LED lights located at its facility at 21 Essex Way. Tax Map 92, Lot Edith and Todd Klimoski-SKETCH & MASTER PLAN- PUBLIC HEARING-proposed 12-lot residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R) located at 157 Browns River Road and 12 Weed Road in the Agricultural (AR) & Conservation (C1) Zoning Districts. Tax Map 11, Parcels 37-2 & Hector Leclair-SITE PLAN-PUBLIC HEARING-proposed 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse, including site improvements located at 6 Oliver Wight Drive in the Resource Preservation District Industrial (RPD-I) Zoning District. Tax Map 72, Parcel Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. The meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

2 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE JANUARY 27, :30 P.M. 1. NO APPLICATION NO MEETING

3 AGENDA FEBRUARY 10, :30 P.M. 2. CONTINUED FROM 12/9/10-PUBLIC HEARING & DELIBERATIVE SESSION-Saxon Hill Corporation-SITE PLAN-proposal for a sand extraction operation located at 31 Allen Martin Drive. The new area is comprised of 54.3 acres in the Resource Preservation District-Industrial (RPD-I) Zone. Tax Map 72, Parcel CONTINUED FROM 1/13/11-PUBLIC HEARING SKETCH & MASTER PLAN-Edith and Todd Klimoskiproposed 12-lot residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R) located at 157 Browns River Road and 12 Weed Road in the Agricultural (AR) & Conservation (C1) Zoning Districts. Tax Map 11, Parcels 37-2 & Armand LeClerc-PUBLIC HEARING-FINAL PLAN - Proposal to create two 3-acre lots to the existing 5 lot subdivision for property located at 35 Discovery Road in the Agricultural-Residential (AR) Zoning District. Tax Map 73, Parcels 1&4. 5. EuroWest Retail Partners, LTD-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT-Proposal to add additional parking to Essex Outlet Center. Tax Map 92, Parcel Minutes ( ) 7. Communications and Other Business Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. The meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

4 REVISED TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FEBRUARY 24, :30 P.M. 2. Consent Agenda Eurowest Retail Partners, LTD-MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT & SIMPLE PARCEL FOOTPRINT LOT- a building footprint lot consisting of 35,967 sq. ft. located at 27 Essex Way in the Business Design Control District (B-DC) & (MXD-PUD) Zoning Districts. Town Meadow LLC., SUBDIVISION RE-APPROVALfor development of Building D and footprint lot located at 17 Carmichael Street. 3. Scenic Roadside Project Update 4. Zoning Bylaws & Subdivision Regulations Discussion 5. Minutes ( ) 6. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

5 WORKSHOP MARCH 24, :30 P.M. 1. General Planning Discussion 2. Minutes ( ) 3. Communications and Other Business PC Folders

6 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE APRIL 14, :30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA The Miller Realty Group, LLP-SITE PLAN AMENDMENTrequesting a height waiver for manufacturing silos and other exterior modifications for property located at 34 River Road in the Industrial (I1) Zoning District. 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

7 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE APRIL 28, :30 P.M. REVISED 2. CONSENT AGENDA Chase Properties & Development LTD. & Revision Eyewear- SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- is requesting to add an industrial electrical generator for property located at 7 Corporate Drive in the Resource Preservation District Industrial (RPD-I) Zoning District. Richard Decker, d/b/a Lost Nation Smoke Company, is requesting a temporary site plan approval for an outdoor barbecue vending area at the Handy Hotel property located at 27 Susie Wilson Road in the Retail-Business (B1) Zone. 3. Communications and Other Business The Links at Lang Farm-Request for 1-year extension to PC approval # for the construction of Club House located at 39 Essex Way. 4. Continued Public Hearing-The Miller Realty Group, LLP-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- request for a height waiver for manufacturing silos and other exterior modifications for property located at 34 River Road in the Industrial (I1) Zoning District. 5. Discussion on Upcoming Planning Projects 6. Topics to discuss with Selectboard on 6/6/11 7. Minutes ( ) Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. This meeting will be taped by Channel 17

8 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE May 26, :30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA -John Egan & Barb Chapin-Final Plan Amendment -request to relocate building envelope back to its original approved location at 137 Chapin Road in the AR Zone. -Lyon & Blunt Properties, LLC-Site Plan Amendment-request for a window creamie stand located at 71 Center Road in the Residential-Business & Business Design Control Overlay Districts. - Robert Miller d/b/a The Miller Group, LLP & Theresa Gauthier, Boundary Adjustment-for properties located at 33&37 Gauthier Drive in the Industrial District. 3. Follow-up DRB Discussion 4. Minutes ( ) 5. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

9 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE June 9, :30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA -Eugene Risi, Height Waiver request for a height waiver for an amateur radio antenna at 10 Bixby Hill Road in the Medium Density Residential Zoning District. -Limoge Properties, LLC-Historic Preservation-Design Control Review request approval to replace windows in an existing building for a property located at 607/608 Dalton Drive in the Historic Preservation-Design Control District. 3. Follow up discussion on Planning Project Roadmap and June 6 th Selectboard meeting 4. Minutes ( ) 5. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. This meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

10 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE June 23, :30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA -Homestead Design, Inc. request for demolition of the house and garage structures located at 91 Upper Main Street in the Business Design Control & MXD-C Zoning Districts. 3. Town Meadow, LLC-PUBLIC HEARING-Site/Master/Final Plan Amendments- proposal amend the building size and footprint lot and associated site changes located at 17 Carmichael Street in the mixed use Planned Unit Development (MXD-C) & Business Design Control Overly (B-DC) Zoning Districts. 4. The Miller Realty Group PUBLIC HEARING Site Plan proposal to construct a 5,400 sq ft building at 47 Gauthier Drive in the Industrial (I1) Zoning District. 5. Minutes (6-9-11) 6. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

11 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE July 14, :30 P.M. 1. Election of Officers 2. Public Comments 3. CONSENT AGENDA Homestead Design, Inc. request to modify outdoor lighting located at 2 Commonwealth Ave in the Business Design Control & MXD-C Zoning Districts. 4. The Miller Realty Group, LLP-PUBLIC HEARING-Site Plan proposal to link 5 New England Drive & 30 Gauthier Drive with a 235,375 sf addition and additional parking proposed on lots 18 & 19 Gauthier Drive in the Industrial (I1) Zoning District. 5. Annual Re-adoption of Planning Commission Design Guidelines: Recommended Trees for Vermont Communities: A Guide to Selecting and Purchasing Street, Park, and Landscape Trees Planting Sustainable Landscapes: A Guide for Plan Reviewers Landscape Plants for Vermont Outdoor Lighting Manual for Vermont Municipalities 6. Annual Re-adoption of Operating Procedures Process and Procedural Discussion 7. Minutes ( ) 8. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Telecommunication Discussion Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. This meeting will be taped by Channel 17.

12 AGENDA & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE July 28, :30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA VT Agency of Transportation Simple Parcel request for property located at 87 Towers Road in the Low Density Residential (R1) Zoning District. 3. Michael & Magdalena Pastor-PUBLIC HEARING-FINAL PLAN AMENDMENT- proposal to change shared driveway to single driveways located at 186 Lost Nation Road in the Agricultural- Residential (AR) Zoning District. 4. Minutes ( ) 5. Communications and Other Business -PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

13 AGENDA AUGUST 11, :30 P.M. REVISED 2. Armand Leclerc-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN REVIEW, BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT & MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT-Proposed 8 unit residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R) and boundary adjustment located at 35 Discovery Rd in the Agriculture-Residential (AR) Zoning District. Tax Map 73, Parcel Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business Paul Bouffard-Request for Preliminary Plan Approval extension for 6-lot subdivision at 129 Brigham Hill Rd PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. The meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

14 AGENDA AUGUST 25, :30 P.M. 2. Presentation on the Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) with Dan Mellinger, P.E., Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC). 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business PC Folders Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

15 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, :30 P.M. 2. Discussion with Conservation and Energy Committees 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business

16 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 22, :30 P.M. 2. Discussion with Trails and Economic Development Committees 3. Brian Marcotte, d/b/a Pinewood Manor, Inc., FINAL PLAN AMENDMENT-PUBLIC HEARING-Proposal to amend previous approval regarding the timing of construction of the non-motorized, multi-use path connecting Phase H with the Woodlands at Lang Farm. Property is located north of the existing development with entrance from Windridge Road (Pinewood Section H). Tax Map 84, Parcel Armand Leclerc-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN REVIEW, BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT & MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT-Proposed 8 unit residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R) and boundary adjustment located at 35 Discovery Rd in the Agriculture-Residential (AR) Zoning District. Tax Map 73, Parcel Minutes (9-8-11) 6. Communications and Other Business PC Folders application not started before 10:00 P.M. Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. The meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

17 AGENDA OCTOBER 13, :30 P.M. 2. Model Lighting Ordinance discussion with O Leary-Burke, Civil Associates. 3. Road Side Regulations workshop with Placesense & Conservation Committee. 4. Christine Bacon-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT-Proposed 17,500 sq. ft. gymnastic facility & associated Daycare/pre-school located at 2 Corporate Drive in the RPD-I Zoning District. Tax Map 72, Parcel Minutes ( ) 6. Communications and Other Business PC Folders NOTE: Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. The meeting will be taped by Channel 17/Town Meeting T.V.

18 SITE VISIT OCTOBER 13, :45 A.M. (Rain Date: October 14, :45 A.M.) DISCOVERY ROAD-Armand LeClerc-proposed 8 Unit residential Planned Unit Development (PUD-R).

19 AGENDA OCTOBER 27, :30 P.M. REVISED 2. Model Lighting Ordinance Discussion with O Leary-Burke, Civil Associates 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications and Other Business 5. Workshop-Zoning & Subdivision Regulation Amendments

20 AGENDA NOVEMBER 10, :30 P.M. 2. Minutes ( ) 3. Communications & Other Business 4. CONTINUED FROM 9/22/11-PUBLIC HEARING- SKETCH/FINAL PLAN, BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT & MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT-Armand LeClerc-proposal to subdivide a 76-acre lot from a 171-acre lot to accommodate an 8-unit development (PUD-R) and boundary adjustment located at 35 Discovery Road in the Agricultural (AR) Zone. Tax Map 73, Parcel James Ewing-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- Reconfigure the parking plan and connector requirement located at 8 Ewing Place in the Retail-Business (B1) Zone. Tax Map 47, Parcel Nathan Crete-PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- Reconfigure the parking plan located at 42 & 44 River Road in the Industrial (I1) Zone. Tax Map 24, Parcel 21. application not started before 10:00 P.M. Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. This meeting will be taped by Channel 17

21 AGENDA DECEMBER 8, :30 P.M. REVISED 1. WORKSHOP: CONCEPTUAL DISCUSSION-Birchwood Land Company, Inc., - proposed residential 4-lot subdivision located at 49 Tanglewood Drive in the Medium Density Residential (R2) Zoning District. Tax Map 81, Parcel WORKSHOP: Discussion on Recreation Needs Assessment by Mark Berry, Recreation Director; and consultant. 3. WORKSHOP: CONCEPTUAL DISCUSSION-A & C Realty, LLCproposed eight 2-story, 4-unit residential homes, one 3-story, 30-unit building and one 9,800 square foot mixed used building with commercial space on the first floor and 3 residential units on the second story located at 202 Colchester Road in the B1 Zoning District. Tax Map78, Parcel Public Comments 5. Minutes ( ; Amend ) 6. Communications & Other Business application not started before 10:00 P.M. Pursuant to 24 VSA Section 4464(a)(1)(C) Participation during the public hearing before the Essex Planning Commission is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public-To-Be-Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the Chair, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed, except when specifically requested by the Chair. Information and plans regarding these applications are available at the Community Development Department in the Municipal Offices at 81 Main Street in Essex Junction during regular business hours. An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans.

22 AGENDA DECEMBER 22, :30 P.M. ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 2 EDUCATIONAL DR, ESSEX JCT., VT 2. PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION-Hector LeClair-Saxon Hill Industrial Park-RPD-I Zoning District. 3. Minutes ( ) 4. Communications & Other Business NOTE: An on-line illustration of the proposed project may be available on the Town website under Maps/Plans. This meeting will be taped by Channel 17