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TOWN OFFICE
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MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M. Hunziker, A. Lemieux, R. Wimble
Public Present: Skip Taylor-Zoning Administrator, Barbara Murphy, Jeff Blake, Charles Swanson, Douglas Webb, Judy Cleary, Bill Omerod, Jason Heyer, Lucien Hayes, Justin Hayes, Dean Potter
The meeting was called to
order by G. Heyer at 7:00 PM. This was a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission, the Selectboard, the Development Review Board, and the Fire Department,
to further discuss the proposed Bylaw
changes. B. Omerod suggested the Bylaws
should state the responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator in regards to
enforcement of Town Permits and Town project approvals. S. Taylor will make
this change.
Adding additional uses, such
as retail, lodging facilities, places of worship and public facilities to other
districts was discussed. At this time,
the town can not encourage growth in the “Growth Center”, due to the lack of available
water and sewer allocations. All requests for sewer and water will be
considered on an individual basis. S.
Taylor mentioned that most businesses would not be interested in locating in
very rural areas due to lack of visibility.
B. Murphy talked about the many home occupations in Town. The Planning Commission will discuss the
issue in more detail at their next meeting.
The subjects of Planned Unit
Developments (PUD) and density requirements were discussed. They talked about
whether it is appropriate to include land which is normally undevelopable in
determining the number of units or lots in a PUD. B. Murphy would like to change the Bylaws to state that a PUD
would require at least 10 acres. She is not in favor of allowing a two lot
subdivision to be declared a PUD. J. Blake
agreed with her position on two lot subdivisions. This topic will also be discussed in full at the next Planning
Commission Meeting.
The third main area of
discussion revolved around the subject of roads verses driveways. D. Potter, Fire Chief, would like the Bylaws
to give specific guidelines regarding the width of roads and the configuration
of hammerheads for emergency vehicle access. Any driveway over 700-800 feet should require a passing lane for
large vehicles. Justin Hayes would like
the Bylaws to state that a new driveway will only accesses one home, and two or
more homes will require a road. There are differences of opinion on this
subject. This subject will also be discussed fully at the next Planning
Commission meeting.
9:55 PM, M.Hunziker made a
motion to adjourn. A. Lemieux second.
All in favor.
The next meeting will be held
at 7:30 PM on January 2, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Raymond, Planning and
Zoning Assistant
Approved_____________________________________
Date______________, 2007
(Chair)