Town of Seven Devils

Planning Board

Minutes

September 17, 2007

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Hooper at 5:30 PM. Members present were Sarah Manning, Butch McLean, Mike Tarlton, Loren Williams, George Ehlinger and Bob Haugh. Others present were Chris Shepard, Lenny Cottom, Vance Duggan, Tom Bookstaver, Kay Ehlinger and Richard DeMott.

Approval of Minutes

The Minutes for the August 20, 2007 regular meeting were approved as submitted.

Citizen Comments

Lenny Cottom asked if the Planning Board could discuss and plan for the ski area and the ski business.

Tom Bookstaver and Richard DeMott had comments regarding the size and location of a real estate sign recently erected.

Storm Water Handling

Sarah Manning reported that she had met with Bob Haugh and David Poore. She stated the Town wants to interrupt velocity and disperse flow. Their committee recommends the Town Engineer look at each lot to plan storm water control for every new house. The Board requested the Zoning Administrator draft proposed amendments to accomplish stated goals.

Discussion regarding High Quality Water Area

Bob Haugh stated he would invite officials from DENR to address the Planning Board regarding how high quality laws impact the Town. He stated they would bring a map for the Town when they come.

Recreation Plan

Loren Williams stated recreation in the Town is a complex issue. He recommended there be less planning board members on the recreation committee and that new members be appointed. Mike Tarlton dropped off the committee. Mr. Williams moved to appoint Tom Bookstaver, Vance Duggan, Ernie St. Louis and Noble Hendrix to the Recreation Committee. The motion was seconded by Butch McLean and carried unanimously.

Rezoning Request for Land on Skyland Dr. from Transitional to Recreational Business

Don Fulkerson stated that last month’s motion and vote regarding this issue was subject to legal review and that legal review has been done. Town Attorney Rob Angle has recommended against the rezoning of this property at this time.

Mike Tarlton moved to rescind his motion of last month. George Ehlinger seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Butch McLean moved the Board recuse him from voting on this issue. Loren Williams seconded and the vote was all in favor except Bob Haugh who voted against the motion.

Mike Tarlton moved to recommend rezoning this land to Recreational Business. George Ehlinger seconded the motion. The motion failed with Bob Haugh, David Hooper and Loren Williams voting against.

Nettles Preliminary Plat Review

Don Fulkerson stated this is a 9 lot subdivision. The zoning district is MDR. All lots are .83 acres or larger except lot 5 which is .67 acres. The slope calculations for lot 5 are included with the plat. The plans show a 6 inch ductile iron water supply line will be extended from Snowbird Lane to the end of the cul-de-sac on the Alpine Drive extension. The Director of Public Works has recommended the following:

1. Installation of a 6 inch ductile water line from Snowbird to the last lot on the Alpine Drive extension.

2. Reconnect all existing connections on Alpine Dr. from the old water line to the new water line.

3. Install 2 fire hydrants, one at the intersection of Alpine Dr. and Meadow View Ct. and one at the end of the new water line.

4. Install the new water taps on the Alpine Dr. extension prior to paving.

George Ehlinger moved, seconded by Bob Haugh to recommend approval of the Nettles Knob Preliminary Plat with the condition that the recommendations of the Director of Public Works recommendations be fulfilled. The vote was unanimous.

Tree Regulations

David Hooper stated the Board of Adjustment has requested the Planning Board to review the tree regulations. He referred to communication he had received expressing the concerns of Bob Dodson, which had been distributed to the Board. Mr. Hooper will ask Rob about different or additional enforcement mechanisms.

Sign Regulations

After discussion regarding the real estate signs on Seven Devils Rd., Bob Haugh moved to recommend changing “thirty two (32) square feet” to “nine (9) square feet” in Section 9.5.2, Real Estate Signs. Butch McLean seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

Don Fulkerson