FAIRFAX TOWN OFFICE
PC MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M Hunziker, D. Brown, R. Wimble
PUBLIC PRESENT: S. Taylor, ZA
7:00 PM G.
Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from February 3, 2009 were reviewed.
M. Hunziker made a motion to accept the Minutes from February
03, 2009. R. Wimble second. All in
favor.
S. Taylor talked about the “Possible
Bylaw Changes List”. He also handed out
a list of various categories.
The current Zoning and Proposed
Land Use Maps printed the Town Plan adopted 09/22/2008 were reviewed and
discussed in reference to Zoning Districts. State Statute was also
referenced. The Board agreed that the
current Low Density Residential District and the current Agricultural and
Forest Resource Districts were compatible enough to combine. Greta Brunswick
from NRPC will be asked to provide a large copy of the Proposed Land Use Map. More public forums may be needed. S. Taylor
mentioned 3 points to consider in changing Section 3.4 -District and
Dimensional Requirements:
1. Comfortable
with the proposed District boundaries.
2. Dimensional
Requirements
a) Lot sizes
b) Setbacks
3. Permitted and
Conditional Uses.
M. Hunziker agreed that each
District needs a specific purpose and a statement as to what each District
intends to accomplish. The uniqueness of each District needs to be identified.
All of the various Districts and possible changes were discussed.
Farms were discussed in
relationship to possible changes to minimum lot size requirements. Both sides
of the argument were brought up:
1) Larger lot sizes or required clustering would help
maintain open spaces.
2) The current two acre lot size would allow farmers to
subdivide small sections of their farms to obtain funds to
help maintain the main areas of the farms.
Most Dairy farms do not have
the right type of soils for growing produce.
Future crops for bio-fuels were discussed. The idea that Fairfax is
changing from an agricultural community to a bedroom community was discussed.
The Conservation District was
discussed in relationship to lot sizes.
That area tends to have bear, deer, swamps, and flood plains. G. Brunswick from NRPC will be asked why the
area surrounding McNall Road is proposed to be in the Conservation
District. Water Protection and the
Flood Hazard Ordinance were discussed.
The next meeting will be on
March 3, 3009.
8:35 PM M. Hunziker made a motion to adjourn. R. Wimble second. All in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Raymond, Zoning and
Planning Assistant
Approved_____________________________________
Date______________, 2009
(Chair)
These minutes are unofficial until approved at the
next regularly scheduled meeting.