AGENDA

The primary purpose of the meeting is a continuation of the review of potential Zoning Bylaw

revisions, specifically Section 4, Administration and Enforcement.

7:00 PM Query for public comment; revise agenda if needed

7:05 PM Review and approve previous meeting notes

7:10 PM Review ZA and Commission recruitment efforts

7:20 PM Possible Additions to Section 3, Definitions (See Attachment)

7:30PM Review Commission Member Comments to Sections 4 Draft Zoning Bylaw,

including Revised Permit Process Charts (See Attachment)

8:20 PM Brief Discussion of Future Topics (to include the following as time permits)

 General Discussion of Housing Initiatives

• o Promoting which type (Retirement, Workforce, Affordable)

• o Promoting which size (Single, Double, Multi-family)

• o Which Districts

• o Accessory Dwelling Units

• o Creating Community

 Housing Implementation Initiatives for Discussion

• o Increase the potential dwelling unit density per lot by changing the

  regulations to measure density by principle dwelling structures per

  minimum lot size rather than dwelling units per lot.

• o Provide incentives for small, affordable, accessible, energy

  efficient housing development through a mixture of density

  bonuses, permit fee reductions or waivers, amortized development

  impact fees, and property tax adjustments.

• o Provide greater flexibility to add Accessory Dwelling Units to

  lots.

• o Seek State of Vermont Neighborhood Development Area

  Designation for certain districts. This designation can reduce Act

  250 requirements, State fees, and in some instances State Taxes.

• o Incorporate the Cottage Court Development section into the

  Bylaw.

• o Create a Development Outreach Committee to introduce

  developers to the revised Bylaw.

•  Zoning Map Revisions – Early Thoughts

8:30 PM Motion to close the meeting.

Note: Public comments will be addressed briefly at the beginning of the relevant agenda item.