Room 217A, BFA
Fairfax.
PC MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M. Hunziker, A. Lemieux, D. Brown, R.
Wimble
PUBLIC PRESENT: S. Taylor, ZA; G. Brunswick, NRPC; B. Horr; J. Heyer; M. Varney
7:00
PM A Joint meeting with the Town Boards was held. G. Brunswick, NRPC made the presentation to
introduce a draft of the new Fairfax Development Regulations. She gave the attending Board Members a
Summary of Substantive Revisions. She
explained each section that has proposed changes, and the reasons for the
changes. There was discussion on many of the sections including Zoning
Districts, Performance Requirements and Water Quality Protection.
B. Horr, Selectboard Chair, brought up many questions about the items discussed
during the meeting:
1. Flood Hazard Overlay
2. Setbacks from wells
3. Frontage width to accommodate a ROW for a future road.
4. Enforcement issues for road certification if a road is built in
phases.
5. Storm water Management – Concerned about the impact developments
have on drainage, water retention, ditches, roads,
streams, etc. Storm water is a major concern for the town
and for property owners. The Town needs
to know the right
resources to prevent damage to the roads, culverts, and streams. The Town does not want to loose State Aid
money, but
wants to develop useful regulations. (G. Brunswick suggested that he contact Deb Perry at Northwest
Regions Planning
for suggestions).
J. Heyer,
Development Review Board (DRB) Chair, and M.
Varney, DRB member, made various comments throughout the meeting.
The following areas were questioned and
may need further discussion by the Planning Commission.
1. Figure 1.1 “How to get a Zoning Permit”, needs to reference where
to appeal.
2. Need to clarify PUD density when a property is located in more
than one district.
3. Frontage requirements – no frontage requirements proposed, but
need to discuss the possibility of requiring 60 feet of
frontage to accommodate future road access.
4. Detailed Noise Standards that could be enforced.
5. Road Standards and updated Ordinances.
6. Storm water issues and when a Management Plan would be required.
All
Board members and Listers will receive a draft copy of the new
regulations. The Planning Commission
would like to have written comments and suggestions received by August 5, 2010.
A. Lemieux made a motion to accept the
minutes from June 8, 2010. R. Wimble second. All in favor.
8:55PM D.
Brown made a motion to adjourn. A.
Lemieux second. All in favor.
The next meeting will be August 10, 2010
at 7PM in the Town Office.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Raymond, Zoning and
Planning Assistant
Approved_____________________________________
Date______________, 2010
(Chair)
These minutes are unofficial until approved at the
next regularly scheduled meeting.