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October 17, 2000 Stowe Events Field Workshop The Stowe Events Field Workshop began at 4:30 and was completed at 5:45 p.m. Items intended to be discussed at the workshop were: Review of the Criteria Review of the Needs Charts for events established at previous meetings Calendar of Events Criteria: The criteria as discussed is shown on the attached (Figure A-1). With further respect to the criteria, additional comments should be noted: Access and Vehicle Traffic: The secondary access along the cemetery was recommended by the consulting team to only be an emergency access or an exit from the site for specific times which should be controlled by traffic detail. Noise and Lighting: Substantial discussion ensued with respect to each. The following was generally understood: Noise: There should be a curfew on use of the site at night. General use of the site after dusk should only be security and RV camping. Additional discussion ensued with respect to RVs. It is expected that there are several events in which RVs need to be allowed. It was agreed that if these are going to be allowed, that lighting be contained within each vehicle and that all facilities for them, including sanitary, water etc. should be self-contained within each vehicle. Events where RVs are present for these include the Antique Car Show, Dog Show and the Dog Agility Test Show. It is understood that the following events have loud speakers: The Antique Show and the British Invasion Show. The three dog show events have noise which is not related to loud speakers, but to the dogs themselves. Lighting: First of all there is to be no permanent lighting on the field. Temporary lighting should be kept to a minimum and be for security only. Existing Uses: The agricultural use can only be hay growth. Types of grasses recommended still needs to be defined by the consultant. Most of the time during the meeting was spent on discussing the criteria, however, the meeting did go into discussion of the Events Fields needs. The Events Fields Needs: The "Events Fields Needs" table was displayed with partial information. The information came from an aerial photo showing two sources. The existing use of the Mayo Farm (for the fourth of July), Nichols Field, the Bouchard Farm, the Top Notch Field, and the Wiskers Field. Permit information on file with the Selectmen's Office. It was noted that for each event there is additional expansion needed. Therefore, this information as presented is not final. This will hopefully be compiled for the next meeting from additional information from the Stowe Area Association and event sponsors. Prior to the meeting, the information from the Stowe Area Association was provided with respect to events parking. This will be included into a revised table for the next meeting. Special needs, with respect to the Antique Car Show and the British Invasion were discussed. Special needs with respect to the Fourth of July was discussed. These will be included into the revised table for the next meeting. Utilities: It was noted that the following should apply to all uses: For sanitary facilities Port-A-Toilets will be used. These will be self-contained with all wastewater being trucked off site in accordance with appropriate permitting. Potable water should be piped to the site with limited hydrant locations for use in connection with sanitary facilities and other needs of the events. Electricity - three-phase power of limited location should be provided to the site similar to those that are now provided to the site adjacent to this i.e.: the athletic fields. Solid Waste - Dumpsters and trash containers are to be supplied by users. These are to be maintained daily around the site as needed. Horse Show: The Horse Show was discussed at length. It was recommended by the consulting team that this be removed from consideration because of its extensive impact to the site, especially with respect to a two-week event. Specific impacts and needs discussed include: The impact of the horses themselves Long-term RV parking Need for permanent structure (rinks and jumps) The length of event (2 weeks) After substantial discussion, it was agreed that this be eliminated from consideration. This does not, however, eliminate the potential for a small local Horse Show being brought to the site. Although there was a request made that the Antique Car Show also be removed. It was determined by the consultant that this should follow through as part of the consideration of the site i.e.: with respect to comparison of the criteria of the site versus the needs for the event. Calendar: The time allotted for the meeting did not allow time for the Calendar to be discussed. That will have to be discussed at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 7th at 5:00 p.m. We may need to extend beyond the two-hour limit; however, it was noted that some of the members in the meeting would not be able to extend their time beyond that. It is expected that at the next meeting we will review the fields needs table as updated in accordance with new information and that initial site designs for general layouts will also be shown and be ready for evaluation. The calendar of events also needs to be discussed. Historical Archeological Evaluation of this is not yet completed and will be done by the consultant, hopefully before the next meeting. STOWE EVENTS FIELDS (Figure A-1) CONSTRAINTS: Wetlands Wetlands setback 50' Exception: Bridge crossing only Floodplain Stay no permanent structures No increased fill Out of one flood prone area Topography Regrade 3 to 4 areas to reduce depressions and small ridges Soils Correct 3 to 4 poor draining areas with localized dry well systems Existing Uses Sludge spreading "Area E" before use requires: Testing 1-Year minimum wait Renegotiation of state permit Septic reserve area should be relocated off-site Agricultural use - Limited to hay grass only Types of grass recommended: (Combinations) Timothy, Clover, Orchard Grass Blue Grass, Tall Fesque, Orchard Grass, Reed Conary Grass One to Two Harvest One Harvest Field D Two Harvest Possible Field E Vehicle Traffic/Access Primary access from Mayo Farm Road Maximum 4% grades - slight distance 400' Secondary access - Cemetery Road emergency access only Pedestrian Access Add to Trail/Quiet Path System Bridge across river to existing field Noise and Lighting Lighting only for security and internal tent/trailer use Loud Speakers Maximized distance from residences Face toward use area Localize to where needed Utilities Sanitary - Portalet systems supplied by event - need water hookup Approximately 1 per 100 attendance Water - Permanent supply to site (one or two locations) Electrical - 3 phase - overhead to site - underground on-site - 4 to 5 outlets No permanent storage or buildings on-site Limitations Curfew on After Dark use Limit RV's to only participants RV's must be self-contained Calendar Permits Act 250 Conditional use - local Wetlands Individual events permit - selectmen Useable Area 40 Acres ± |
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