Town of Panton
Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment
Minutes of May 5, 2005 (Unapproved)

Planning Members Present:		Guests:
K. Bingham	L. Giovanella	D. Bourgeois
M. Hermann	S. Hofmann	J. Moulton
R. Klein	R. LaFleche	D. Mueller
D. Marshall	R. Moulton	B. Saxton
A. Tisbert		D. Shall, ACRPC delegaqte (Cornwall)

E. Hanson, Zoning Administrator

Call to Order: The Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order in the Panton Town offices at 7:05 p.m., by S. Hofmann, Acting Chair. A quorum was established.

Minutes: Motion by R. Moulton, seconded by A. Tisbert to approve the minutes of April 14, 2005 as presented. So voted.

Chair Hofmann remarked that one item which was left out of the binder with the Town Plan information, was a letter stating that the Panton P/C met on January 27, 2005 and agreed to send the Panton Town Plan to adjoining towns, ACRPC and the State of Vermont. Motion by K. Bingham to add the letter to the minutes, seconded by R. Moulton. So voted.

Chair Hofmann advised the Board that he spoke with D. Raphael regarding the Town Plan disk and that the disk has since been turned over and is in the town office vault.

Attendance: Suggested that members call if they are unable to attend meetings for purposes of establishing quorums.

Chair Hofmann mentioned that because one notice was not posted there was a problem with one of the hearings and that he did not want any roadblocks going forward. L. Giovanella asked about the Hartenstein situation and Zoning Administrator responded that he was in the process of preparing a memorandum on the subject but thought it was advisable to discuss in Executive Session with the Selectboard.

Chair Hofmann advised the Board that he spoke with the assessors with regard to subdivisions and that until a transfer is recorded, a new tax bill is not generated. He also mentioned that each vote at all meetings must be recorded.

Z.A. Hanson said that the Sewage Ordinance was returned for correction from the State of Vermont for (which have been made) and S. Torrey will forward to the Selectboard for their signature and re-submittal to the State.

Old Business:  Discussion on holding a joint Executive Session with the Selectboard regarding the Hartenstein/Bogan permits. Monday, May 16, 2005 was tentatively scheduled.

Addison Country Regional Planning Hearing:  Thea ????? from ACRPC, explained that this was a public meeting as one of the final steps prior to going before ACRPC for confirmation of the Panton Town Plan. She added that this is to ensure that the Plan meets statutory requirements established by the State of Vermont and that the meeting is open for thirty minutes to take public testimony regarding the Plan. The Hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. for comments from the floor. There being no adverse comments the Hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. The next step will be the ACRPC Hearing on May 11, 2005 and it is anticipated the Panton Town Plan will be approved at that time.

Arnold Bay Subdivision Hearing: Chair Hofmann clarified that Dennis Mueller has Power of Attorney to act on the behalf of Arnold Bay Farm. The Hearing was opened at 8:10 p.m. for the subdivision of the Arnold Bay property located at 2860 Panton Road. D. Mueller explained that the farm buildings have not been utilized in a number of years and therefore they are selling the property subdividing 12.47 acres from Arnold Bay Farm. The sketch plan was reviewed and boundaries discussed. It was discovered when the property was surveyed that the Patricia Barrows property (abutter) East property line comes down the right corner of her house and down right side of her driveway. This occurred as when the house was constructed it was smaller than it presently is and centered in the middle of the lot. Later, probably before setback regulations were in place, she built on to the house (which was probably before setback regulations) which put the east end of her house right on the east property line. The surveyor suggested moving the Barrows east property line 10 feet to the east by the road and go straight back to the northeast corner of her lot. Mrs. Barrows would like to move the property line to the east side of her picket fence which is about 25 feet from the house to the East side of the fence. D. Mueller said that they are willing to move the east property line which is 25 feet wide and 180 feet long (a boundary adjustment). Motion by A. Tisbert to accept the property line adjustment as presented, seconded by D. Marshall. Voted unanimously. Motion by L. Giovanella to accept the subdivision as a minor subdivision, seconded by M. Hermann. Voted unanimously.  D. Mueller will provide a Mylar to the Board by next month. The Hearing was recessed at 8:30 p.m. to be continued Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 7:05 p.m.

It was discussed that to be in compliance, any changes to the Zoning Regulations must be made by September 1, 2005. Z.A. Hanson will provide information on changes required. Chair Hofmann asked Z.A. Hanson to place a notice in the newspaper for the June 2, 2005 meeting for public input on zoning changes. Z.A. Hanson recommended that the informational meeting be held on a different night than the regular meeting and to also consider inviting Brandy Saxton (ACRPC) to attend. Discussion on process required for revising the Zoning Regulations.

As there was no other business to come before the Board R. Moulton made the motion to adjourn, seconded by L. Giovanella. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Susan Torrey, Scribe

Next Meeting June 2, 2005