FAIRFAX TOWN OFFICE
PC MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M Hunziker, R. Wimble, A. Lemieux
PUBLIC PRESENT: S. Taylor, ZA; G. Brunswick (NRPC)
7:00 PM G.
Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from March 17, 2009 were reviewed.
M. Hunziker made a motion to accept the Minutes from March
17, 2009. A. Lemieux second. All in
favor.
M Hunziker asked if anyone
attended the Capital Budget training.
S. Taylor did attend and mentioned that there was a huge amount of
information given. It will be a 6-9
month project and will need a person to head up the project. The last capital
budget was done in 2002.
A list of the current Town
Ordinances was given to the Board. S.
Taylor mentioned the plan regarding Solid Waste
Implementation (SWIP) will be
finished soon. A copy of the Hazard Mitigation Policy is in the Zoning
Office. G. Brunswick mentioned she would like to see a copy of all Ordinances or
Policies regarding Roads. S. Taylor
offered to put a package together for her. Various ordinances were
discussed. Having consistent 911
addresses visible from the street on each home was also discussed.
G. Brunswick gave a hand-out
to each member with 4 pages:
1. Zoning
District Dimensional Standards
2. Zoning
District Stats
3. Food for
Thought – Purpose of Frontage
4. Frontage
Controlling Regular Shaped Lots
There was detailed discussion
on the dimensional standards for each district, including minimum lot sizes and
maximum
density. The public hearings
will be very helpful to determine lot sizes. Various related issues were
discussed such as Planned Unit Developments (PUD); sewer and water issues; and
heights of buildings. S. Taylor will check with the Fire
Department for their recommendation for building heights in relationship to the
height of their ladders and fire equipment.
Next meeting (April 21, 2009
at 7:00 PM) the following topics will be discussed:
* Clear standards for the maximum density issue,
including PUD’s
* Road frontage issue
* Bowling alley lots and minimum width of lots
* Plans for upcoming public forums.
9:15 PM M.
Hunziker made a motion to adjourn. A. Lemieux 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.