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ZBA continues review of 15,000 sq ft restoration facility, flags lot‑coverage and utilities
Summary
The Zoning Board continued review of a proposed 15,000 sq ft automobile restoration and sales facility at 302 Monkton Road to allow the applicant to request a lot‑coverage waiver and resolve wastewater, water allocation, and fire‑department access and sprinkler details.
The Ferrisburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 6 continued the hearing for a proposed 15,000 square‑foot automobile restoration and sales facility at 302 Monkton Road, filed by Jennifer Valz of Restoration & Performance Motorcars. Consultant Scott Baker described the project as infill between existing commercial uses and outlined engineering work completed to date, including wetlands delineation and stormwater design. Baker said the state wetlands ecologist would be refining the wetland boundary without substantive change.
Board members and staff flagged several outstanding technical issues. The project's lot coverage was estimated at about 20%, exceeding the RA‑5 district's 10% coverage limit; Zoning Administrator Katie Hill said a waiver would be required and design changes (for example, removing excess drive area or using a second story) could reduce the footprint. The Vergennes Fire Department requested input on sprinkler hookups and fire access (the discussion referenced NFPA13 sprinkler standards). The wastewater system was designed for five employees but the business now has seven; the applicant needs to request additional water allocation and confirm wastewater sizing. The board voted to continue the hearing to the July meeting to allow the applicant to pursue a lot‑coverage waiver and to refine the design.
