Grandy proposal for single-family home on slopes advances after board finds application complete

The Town of Fayston Development Review Board on March 3, 2026 found Application #3996 (Grandy) complete and closed the public hearing after the applicant’s representative described site details and mitigation measures. The application requests Conditional Use Approval for a single-family residence and infrastructure that involves slopes greater than 15 percent. George McCain presented the plan, describing a two-bedroom, two-story house, a drilled well to replace an existing spring, underground electric from Dunbar Hill, and a proposed 24-inch culvert.

Board members raised plan deficiencies and siting concerns during the hearing. Ky Koitsch pointed out missing landowner names and an unlabeled parking area on the site plan; George McCain acknowledged those omissions and described where parking would be placed. Jim Donkersloot expressed concern about placing parking near steep slopes; George said those slopes were not naturally occurring and that the regulations are intended to protect naturally occurring slopes. Mike Quennville suggested relocating the driveway farther north on Dunbar Hill Road to create a 90-degree approach; McCain said that adjustment would be feasible.

The board discussed setback and septic siting questions. Ky asked whether the house location could be adjusted to meet slope setback rules; McCain said the building envelope is large enough to move the house east to meet setbacks. Beth Eisenhower asked about the leach field, which McCain said was sited on steeper ground to maximize distance from the delineated Class 3 wetland; erosion-control measures were described as part of the proposal. The hearing was closed by motion of Ky Koitsch, seconded by Mike Quennville; the board voted to close the hearing and proceed to deliberation.