TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

May 24, 2016

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Chairman Caldwell called the meeting to order at 6:32PM.

Attendance: Willie Alexander, Dick Bratton,Eric Caldwell, Mayor

Jane Newberry. Absent: Mark Mazza Interim Town Clerk: Renee Price

2. AGENDA- M/S Bratton/Alexander -To approve the Agenda with

one addition 5b M/S Caldwell/Alexander Passed 3-0

3. Approve Minutes of May 10

M/SAlexander/CaldwellTo approve the minutes. Passed 3-0.

4. PUBLIC INPUT-

Lisa Huizega- handed out a letter dated May 18 from Richard Hinkel

about a parking problem at 10765 GrandviewAve. The tem will be

placed on the agenda for the Next PC meeting on June 14.

Jeanie Pitronecommented about an 8 ft by 16 ft "yoga" platform being

constructed by Christian Keesee on Mount Dewey. She said the

contractor placed building materials on East Myrtle Street and also

parked a truck and car on Myrtle Street. She asked if a permit had been

approved for the platform. Chairman Caldwell responded by saying it

did not appear a building permit was required since the platform would not

have a permanent foundation and would be less than 18 inches above the

ground. Pitronestated that everyone else has to come to the PC for

approval. Chairman Caldwell asked that the landowner make a submittal for

consideration at the June 14 PC meeting.

David Pearlman, representing Tim Lang of the Columbine Inn, asked

about replacing the large sign in front of the Inn. He was told that the

signstandards and process for requesting a sign permit were in GMF

Land Use Code Section 16-401 through 16-417. Mayor Newberry

commented that the all sign ordinances in the State were on "hold" due to a

big lawsuit.

Commissioner Alexanderlet his PC seat and went to the lectern and

asked if he needed approval to enlarge an existing shed. The Chairman

said he would send him an e Mail.

5. NEW BUSINESS

a. PC Vacancies

Two applications for the Planning Commission were received by the

Clerk by the May 24 application deadline. The Applicants are Don Ellis,

and Mary Lang. The PC decided to review the applications before the

next PC meeting on June 14 and make a recommendation to

the Town Board for the Town Board meeting on June 21.

6. OLD BUSINESS

a. Short Term Rentals (STR)- Chairman Caldwell handed out a May 24

updated version of the proposed STR Ordinance, STR Application Form,

and Draft Letter to Neighbors. The PC made a few minor changes and

agreed the ordinance and Application Form were ready for aPCPublic

Hearing to be held on June 14.The documents will be put on the Town

website for public review before the Public Hearing . All current STR

owners will be notified by mail of the Public Hearing. Discussion of the

Neighborhood letter was deferred to a future meeting.

A short discussion of taxes and STR fees will be continued at a future

meeting.

7. CORRESPONDENCE- none

8. Adjourned at. 8:14 PM.

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Eric Caldwell, Chairman

ATTEST______

Richard Bratton, Recording Secretary