Planning Board | Jan 27, 2025
The meeting covered various topics, primarily focusing on a zoning amendment (ZA 2025-), a staff update, and discussion of ongoing projects.
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The meeting covered various topics, primarily focusing on a zoning amendment (ZA 2025-), a staff update, and discussion of ongoing projects.
Key Points
- Staff Update: Jim Kupfer, Director of Planning and Development, provided an update on several projects:
- The Local Comprehensive Planning Committee is reviewing the first draft of the local comprehensive plan, aiming for public comment by early March.
- The Great Streets project (two-way Main and South Streets) is ongoing, with a 75% design expected by the end of winter for public feedback.
- The department is reviewing new state regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
- Updates are being provided to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) ad hoc committee regarding ADUs' impact.
- The Zoning ad hoc committee is discussing downtown zoning and potential changes to the large ground-mounted solar ordinance.
- Zoning Amendment (ZA 2025-): The board opened a public hearing for a zoning amendment, but the applicant was absent. The hearing was continued to the next meeting (February 10th). The board discussed the process and their role in recommending the amendment to the Town Council. Their recommendation is advisory, not final. The council has the final say and a 2/3 majority vote is required for approval. A negative recommendation from the board would freeze consideration of the topic for two years.
- Other Discussions: The board reviewed and approved the January 13th, 2025, meeting minutes. They also briefly discussed the occupancy rate of the Handover development (over 70% occupied) and the possibility of future site visits to other recently completed projects.