TOWN OF RUTLAND

PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES

11-15-12


Meeting open at 7:00 PM


Commissioners Present:


Charles Vajda, Howard Burgess, William Matteson, Jerry Stearns, Tony Flory, Andrew McKane and Raymond Leonard


The Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the September 20, 2012 meeting. Mr. Leonard moved to approve the minutes as printed. Mr. Stearns made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


Mr. Patrick Griffin, of Enman/Kesselring Engineering, was present on behalf of Peter & Rhoda Kuntzler. Mr. Griffin presented a proposed two lot subdivision map for consideration.


Mr. Griffin said the Kunzlers have two lots and after the subdivision there will be two lots. Mr. Griffin said the large lot is 142 acres and the smaller lot is 27 acres.


Mr. Griffin referred to the map and showed where the new subdivision line would be placed. He said after the subdivision the main house will be on one lot and the building containing an apartment would be on the other parcel. Mr. Griffin said both the house and the apartment have grandfathered sewer and water systems.


Mr. Griffin cited the fact that replacement water and sewer systems have been designed for both lots and are shown on the subdivision map. Mr. Griffin said due to soil and set back restrictions the replacement water and sewer systems for the house will be on the apartment lot and the replacement water and sewer systems for the apartment will be on the house lot. He cited the fact that easements would need to be written.


Mr. Griffin said lot A would be smaller in size than lot B. Mr. Griffin said lot A is 27.5 acres and will be reduced to 12.2 acres. He said lot B is 142.4 acres in size and will be increased to 157.8 acres. Mr. Griffin said the Knuzlers will keep both parcels.


The Board and Mr. Griffin discussed the area where the Town is allowed to turn a snowplow truck around. Mr. Flory said the area is just before going through the gate at the end of Tamarack Lane.



Mr. Matteson said the area should be shown on the map if it is with in the scope of the project. The Commissioners and Mr. Griffin tried to determine the width of the Tamarack Lane. Mr. Griffin will research the road width and place the dimension on the final map.


Mr. Griffin and the Commission reviewed the final plat requirement list. It was determined that:



Mr. Flory moved to schedule the Kunzler subdivision for a final hearing. Mr. Vajda made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


Mr. Victor Gedris and Ms. Kristin Kenosh met with the commissioners regarding a lot line adjustment. The applicants presented a map an answered questions raised by the commissioners.


Mr. Gedris told the commissioners that because he did not know the location of his property line, he planed his garden on land owned by the Kenoshes. Mr. Gedres said .07 of an acre is involved. Mr. Gedris told the Commissioners that no Act 250 amendments are required.


Ms. Kenosh told the commissioners she agrees with the proposed lot line adjustment.


Mr. Burgess moved to approve the boundary line adjustment as presented. Mr. McKane made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


Mr. Flory moved to close the meeting at 7:34 P.M. Mr. Matteson made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.




Approved by


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William T. Matteson



























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