Planning Commission Minutes 11-14-2024

Planning Commission Minutes 11-14-2024

TOWN OF RUTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

 

DATE: November 14^th, 2024

LOCATION: Town Hall and a publicly accessible conference line

OPEN MEETING 6:30 P.M.

 

Commission Members Present: Chair Barbara Pulling, Howard Burgess, Sherman Hunter, Jerry Stearns, Norm Cohen and Jim Hall. All members are voting members for this meeting.

Members of the Public Present:  Scott and Nancy Goodrich

Approval of the Agenda:

Mr. Hunter moved to approve the agenda. A review of the Hubbard Subdivision mylar, and budget planning were added to the agenda. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Hearing Scott and Nancy Goodrich subdivision

1. The driveway access permit is still pending. The water connection request was approved.
2. No members of the public were present for this topic.

New Business: Decision on Goodrich subdivision

1. After discussion, Mr. Hunter moved to approve the application contingent on the driveway access being approved. Mr. Burgess seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. The mylar will need to be filed within 90 days.

Old Business: Review of the mylar from the Hubbard subdivision.

1. All aspects appears to be correct.

Old Business: Discuss budget needs for the next fiscal year.

1. Reviewed the expenses from the last fiscal year, and expenses in the current fiscal year.
2. Recommendations for each line will be included for the Selectboard budget meeting.

Old Business: Update on Act 181

1. This was brought up to the Selectboard at their recent meeting. There is not support among them to pursue local regulation to reduce State oversight.

Old Business: Review latest additions to the Subdivision ordinance.

1. Dana, Norm and Bill will be meeting to review the changes and recommendations made by the Town Attorney.
2. This review will be brought back to the Commission for discussion.

Old Business: Review River corridor ordinance.

1. Discussed the progress of legislation in the State.
2. Members should review the draft ordinance and come prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.

Old Business: Pocket park grant application

1. The Selectboard is in favor of the Commission applying for grant funding for the project.
2. The pre-application is due by December 6^th.
3. Some members will help with supporting information for the application.

Announcements

Samesun Solar is proposing a solar development off US Route 4 E.

Approval of Minutes October 24^th, 2024:

Mr. Stearns moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Hunter second the motion. A clerical change was made. Mr. Stearns moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjournment:

Mr. Stearns moved to adjourn. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Bill Sweet

 

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Barbara Pulling                                                           Date

Rutland Town Planning Commission Chair