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Friday, May 5, 2017

Planning Commission 5/2/17 Draft Minutes

PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Type:               Regular Meeting
Date:                            Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Time:                            6:30 p.m.
Place:                            Municipal Building Community Room
Address:                       43 Bombardier Road Milton, VT 05468
Contact:                       (802) 893-1186
Website:                       www.miltonvt.org

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES



1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
The Chair called the meeting to order at approximately 6:40 p.m.

2. ATTENDANCE
Members Present:  Lori Donna, Chair; Julie Rutz, Vice-Chair; Tony Micklus, Clerk; Henry Bonges; John Lindsay. 
Members Absent:  None.
Staff Present:  Jacob Hemmerick, Planning Director.
Public Present:  Michael McCormick.

3. AGENDA REVIEW
Staff requested that discussion of the Commissioners’ calendars be added to the Agenda. 

4. PUBLIC FORUM
The Chair acknowledged the receipt of comments from the Selectboard.  These comments were reviewed, particularly those that related to Section II.    

5. STAFF UPDATES
None. 

6. OFFICIAL NOTICES
None. 

7. BUSINESS
7(A). Unified Development Regulations, Continue Final Review of Sections II and III
The Commissioners continued their review of the Unified Development Regulations.  The comments from the Selectboard were taken in to consideration as the group focused on Section II.  Topics included: 

·        Accessory vs. principal uses
·        Number of accessory uses permitted on one lot
·        Percentage of lot space dedicated to accessory uses
·        Lots and/or structures that span more than one Zoning District
·        Complexity of the regulations
·        Thoroughness of the Use definitions
·        Residential Density
·        Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan
·        Frontage waivers
·        Quality and durability of building materials
·        Common space
·        Open space
·        Amenities such as covered parking, laundry facilities and storage space

The group also reviewed the Use Table, focusing on recent revisions.  The permitted and Conditional Uses of the M4C Zoning District were analyzed.  Uses discussed included: 

·        Lodging/Hotel/Motel
·        Auto-oriented uses, including: 
o   Sales Lot
o   Repair Service
o   Fueling Station
o   Car Wash
·        Shooting range
·        Lawn & Garden centers/Farm Supply
·        Open Market
·        Financial Establishment
·        Food Truck/Snack shack
·        Light Industrial

Next Steps:  The group agreed to schedule their next meeting for Sunday, May 7, 2017, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

8. MINUTES
MOTION by Rutz to accept the Minutes of April 18, 2017 and April 22, 2017.  SECOND by Micklus.  Unanimously APPROVED. 

9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Rutz to adjourn at approximately 1:30 p.m., SECOND by Micklus. Unanimously APPROVED. 

Minutes approved by the Commission this ___________ day of _____________, 2017.

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Lori Donna, Chair                                                                                                                         /kt

Draft filed with the Town Clerk this ___________ day of _____________, 2017.

Filed with the Town Clerk this ___________ day of _____________, 2017.