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Salisbury Planning and Zoning Commission approves multiple site plans, schedules two hearings
Summary
At its Aug. 19 remote meeting the Commission approved two site-plan applications, authorized administrative sign-off on a barn replacement pending IWWC approval, and scheduled public hearings for Sept. 3 and Sept. 16; recusals were recorded for two items.
The Salisbury Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 19 approved multiple zoning applications, scheduled two public hearings and received enforcement updates in a 56-minute remote meeting.
Chair Dr. Michael Klemens called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and established a quorum that initially included Vice Chair Cathy Shyer, Regular Member Allen Cockerline and Alternate Member Dr. Danella Schiffer. The commission approved the agenda as amended after Chair Klemens noted that application #20240251 had been withdrawn (motion by Vice Chair Cathy Shyer; seconded by Allen Cockerline; vote 4-0-0). Secretary Martin Whalen joined and was seated as a voting member at 6:32 p.m.
The commission approved the minutes of July 15, 2024, with Vice Chair Shyer and Alternate Member Schiffer recused because they had not attended that meeting (motion by Allen Cockerline; seconded by Martin Whalen; vote 3-0-0). Minutes for July 29 and Aug. 5 were listed as pending.
On substantive items, the commission voted to schedule a public hearing for application #2024-0255 (McCord / Michael Trapp Inc) for a special permit to allow an accessory apartment at 514 Wells Hill Road; the hearing is set for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. via Zoom (motion by Cockerline; seconded by Whalen; vote 5-0-0). The commission approved application #2024-0256 (McGlone / Nelson) to convert a second floor into an attached accessory apartment at 54 Farnum Road, finding the proposal complies with Section 208 of the Zoning Regulations (motion by Cockerline; seconded by Vice Chair Shyer; vote 5-0-0).
Vice Chair Shyer recused on application #2024-0260 (Brazzale), citing a personal conflict; Attorney Grickis represented the applicant during the discussion. The commission voted to schedule a public hearing on that contractor equipment storage application for 17 Railroad Street for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. via Zoom (motion by Cockerline; seconded by Whalen; vote 4-0-0; Shyer recused).
For application #2024-0258 (Rohn), to replace a nonconforming barn in the Lake Protection Overlay District, the commission determined the proposal is a minor modification to the existing site plan and authorized administrative approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and the Zoning Enforcement Officer, noting that final approval is contingent on Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC) sign-off (motion by Cockerline; seconded by Vice Chair Shyer; vote 5-0-0).
The commission also approved application #2024-0259 (Frischling / Johannesen) for site development activities in the Lake Protection Overlay District at 42 Slater Road (motion by Martin Whalen; seconded by Allen Cockerline; vote 5-0-0).
Land Use Director Abby Conroy provided enforcement status updates for six properties: 253 Indian Mountain Road; 144 Salmon Kill Road; 263 Millerton Road; 349 Main Street; 16 Woodland Drive; and 24 Woodland Drive. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.; minutes were respectfully submitted by Miles Todaro, Land Use Technical Specialist.
The Commission’s next scheduled public hearings include Sept. 3 (application #2024-0255) and Sept. 16 (application #2024-0260); applicants and members of the public may participate via the posted Zoom links.
