FAIRFAX
PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Members
Present: G. Heyer, R. Wimble, M. Hunziker
Public
Present: Skip Taylor, ZA
7:00 PM- G.
Heyer called the meeting to order.
M. Hunziker moved to accept the minutes from the August 21, 2012
meeting; R. Wimble 2nd. All in favor.
The Board reviewed the Proposed Planned Enhancements,
prepared by Lisa Derocher, for incorporating “Building Healthy Communities”
language into the 2013 Town Plan. There
was discussion regarding format preference.
Some members preferred the ‘Chapter’ format, saying the impact was
better understood if not spread out over the entire document. Others felt a “merged” plan would be better
understood if presented in context with the rest of the Plan. By consensus, the merged plan was preferred
and the Board reviewed the merged copy.
There was concern that Town government has no business
making policy concerning health. Instead
of specific mandates, there was agreement that the Town should promote an
environment where people have the option to make healthy choices.
The Board had concerns re: the section on
Education. There was a question whether
it was the Planning Commission’s job to dictate in this area. It was suggested to “support the
school’s efforts to implement programs which promote a healthy Fairfax
community……”. Additional changes to the
Facilities, Utilities, and Services section were also discussed.
For the next meeting Skip will update Chapters 12 and
13 of the current Town Plan. There was
additional discussion regarding job openings on the Planning commission and
specific people the Board may approach.
Also discussed were a new Town website, a community calendar, and new
Town Office discussions.
The next meeting will be October 16, 2012 at 7PM.
8:587 PM- M.
Hunziker moved to adjourn; R. Wimble
2nd. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Varney, Planning and Zoning Assistant
Signed:
___________________________________ Date: ____________________
For
the Planning Commission
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These minutes
are unofficial until the next regularly scheduled meeting. All motions were unanimous unless otherwise
indicated.