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Rutledge seeks conditional‑use approval for ADU on steep slopes; board finds application complete
Summary
The Fayston Development Review Board found Application #4032 complete and closed the public hearing after hearing that applicant Betsy Rutledge plans a 26x40 ADU with a state‑approved pump septic system, removal of an existing sugar house, and utilities already in place; a neighbor raised stormwater concerns.
The Town of Fayston Development Review Board reviewed Application #4032 from Betsy Rutledge seeking Conditional Use approval for development on slopes greater than 15% and a recommendation to the Selectboard for a secondary residential curb cut. Chair Daniel Young and board members unanimously found the application complete and closed the hearing.
Rutledge described the proposal as "The project is a proposed ADU that will be built on the level surface," and said the structure will be 26x40. She told the board a state‑approved pump septic system will serve the new unit and that the existing driveway currently serves a sugar house that "will be removed when the new building goes up." Ky Koitsch asked about electrical service; Rutledge said "there is already power to the sugar house." Zoning Administrator Jason Wilson confirmed that the sizes of the proposed ADU and primary residence meet Fayston's ADU rules.
Neighbor Dean Zeckland raised concerns about stormwater, asking the board to ensure that drainage "will not result in water onto his property." Board members discussed driveway steepness and whether the existing culvert should be upgraded; Jim Donkersloot noted the driveway's steep grade but said alternative access options appeared limited. After discussion, Beth Eisenhower moved to close the hearing, Mike Quenneville seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
