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Planning Board meeting minutes for 10-10-13
The meeting was opened at 7:10 p.m.
Members present: Alan Salamon, Larry Klein, Stephen Enoch, co-chair, Roger Tryon, and Maggie Leonard, co-chair.
There was no business from the public.
- The board read the minutes from 9-12-13 and added the sentence; “Enoch read a statement submitted by Leonard regarding work on the NFIP bylaw.” The minutes were approved as amended.
- The board read the minutes from 9-26-13 and agreed that they were too “wordy” and requested that Leonard edit down to bullet points. Leonard will re-submit the minutes for approval at the meeting 10-24-13.
- The board reviewed the changes to the solar bylaw to include a requirement for a special permit and ZBA provisions. Klein made a motion to approve that changes and Enoch seconded; four members were in favor and one opposed.
- Additional discussion was held to determine whether the solar bylaw would impact other sections of the zoning bylaws. The board will review the zoning bylaws to see if other changes are necessary so that everything can be brought to town meeting.
- The board discussed medical marijuana and state provisions. The board discussed a moratorium. Questions exist as to whether a municipality can preclude the establishment of such a facility, or if the dispensary must be in the same location as where it is cultivated. The board will review moratoriums and bylaws from other municipalities. There was a motion to propose a one-year moratorium at the annual town meeting, which was unanimously approved.
- The board discussed ADU’s.
- Why are they wanted?
- Should they be limited to families or should rental income be allowed?
- Limitation or location of dwelling; frontage, acreage, etc.
- Affordable housing as related the ADU’s?
- Owner occupancy while renting
(8:10 p.m. Enoch left.)
The board reviewed draft documents from 2004 for ADU’s on owner occupied premises, and also reviewed information from BRPC. There was discussion regarding additional egress requirements and outside staircases. The following topics were also discussed: income for homeowners; homes for various income levels and ages; adding to housing stock for moderate-income earners and disabled people.
The board agreed to consider all the issues until the next meeting and also consider an informational meeting for public comment.
- Klein motioned to adjourn and was seconded by Salamon; meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maggie Leonard, co-chair
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