Caitlin Halpert
Evan Gould
Geoff Hand
Sean McKenzie
Miles Waite
Chase Taylor
Marina Campbell, (Alternate)
Burlington Development Review Board
Department of Permitting & Inspections
645 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/DRB
Telephone: (802) 865-7188
Fax: (802) 863-0466
BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
MINUTES
Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street) Meeting
Board Members Present: Caitlin Halpert, Evan Gould, Sean McKenzie, and Chase Taylor
Board Members Absent: Geoff Hand, Miles Waite, and Marina Campbell
Staff Members Present: Scott Gustin, Kirk Dressing, and Joseph Cava
Staff Members Absent: Mary O'Neil and Matthew Clark
I. Agenda
II. Communications
III. Minutes
IV. Consent
- ZP-26-264; 48 Blodgett St (RM, Ward 2) Ian Pfeiffer
Proposed addition of second floor and attic over existing house footprint. Proposal includes first floor connector addition to existing garage. (Project Manager, Kirk Dressing)
Ian Pfieffer, owner, present: Sworn in.
Caitlin Halpert: This item is recommended for consent approval. Is there anyone on the Board that would have an issue with treating this item a consent? Hearing none, is the applicant present?
Ian Pfieffer: Yes.
Caitlin Halpert: Have you reviewed the staff report and have any questions or comments?
Ian Pfieffer: Yes, I have a couple of things to address. One of the first notes is regarding aluminum siding replacement. The existing siding is wood, not aluminum. I forwarded our window specifications to Kirk Dressing. The other question I have is about lighting fixtures. Is there anything that we should be aware of?
Kirk Dressing: The maximum allowable output is 1500 lumens.
Ian Pfieffer: Is it acceptable if I send something for you to review?
Kirk Dressing: Yeah, that should suffice.
Caitlin Halpert: Are there any questions or comments from members of the Board? Hearing none, are there any questions or comments from members of the public in attendance in person or online? Hearing none, would someone like to make a motion?
Chase Taylor: Motioned to approve and adopt staff findings and recommendations, Evan Gould 2nd. Vote 4-0. Motion carried.
V. Adjournment
Hearing closed at 5:05 PM.
Caitlin Halpert, Chair of Development Review Board
Date: 9/15/26
Joseph H. Cava, Permitting & Inspections Permit Technician
Date: 9-15-26
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