FAIRFAX
TOWN OFFICE
PC
MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M. Hunziker, R. Wimble, A. Lemieux, P. Hudson
7:30 PM G. Heyer called the meeting to order. R.
Wimble motioned to approve the Minutes from June 19, 2007 as corrected. M.
Hunziker seconded the motion. G. Heyer, M. Hunziker and R. Wimble in favor. G.
Heyer stated he has been in contact with Greta from Northwest Regional Planning
Commission. Greta will work with Greg Heyer
on a grant application for the new Town Plan.
The NWRPC will hopefully work with the Planning Commission on the
revision of the Town Plan.
Pages 33-54 were
reviewed. M. Hunziker led the
discussion. Sections were high-lighted
that need to be updated, and names were suggested as consultants for specific
areas.
The Planning Commission
discussed the Bylaws that were adopted by the Selectboard on Aug. 6, 2007. A few changes need to be made, new title
sheets need to be done up, the updated map needs to be inserted, and copies need
to be printed. The new Bylaws will
become effective on Aug. 27, 2007. A. Lemieux again stated that the Planning
Commission does not agree with having a road consist of two or more homes.
Building a 24 foot road with 2 foot shoulders is very expensive, especially for
a family who may want a relative’s home in the same area. They feel this does not encourage
affordable housing, and leads to too many curb cuts, instead of a small cluster
of homes off of one driveway.
The Town Plan revision was
discussed again. The US Census Bureau
may be a good resource for updating some of the tables. New photos should be obtained. A. Lemieux said a Community Booklet will be
distributed to all households in Fairfax the end on August. She offered to include a survey from the
Planning Commission in this booklet to save money on postage. Next meeting the
Planning Commission will review recent surveys from other Towns and also
discuss possible questions to ask the public.
8:30 PM M.
Hunziker made a motion to adjourn.
A. Lemieux second. All in
favor.
Nest meeting will be on August 21, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Raymond, Zoning and
Planning Assistant
Approved_____________________________________
Date______________, 2007
(Chair)