FAIRFAX
TOWN OFFICE
PC
MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, A. Lemieux, M. Hunziker, R. Wimble
PUBLIC PRESENT:
S. Taylor, Z.A.; G. Brunswick,
NRPC, N. Heyer, E. Gould
7:30 PM G.
Heyer called the meeting to order. The minutes from April 15, 2008 and April
29, 2008 were reviewed. M. Hunziker made a motion to approve the
minutes from April 15, 2008. R.
Wimble second. G. Heyer, M. Hunziker
and R. Wimble in favor. M. Hunziker made a motion to approve the
workshop minutes from April 29, 2008.
R. Wimble second. G. Heyer, M.
Hunziker and R. Wimble in favor.
Discussion was focused on the
materials provided by G. Brunswick regarding proposed Land Use Districts. The first sections discussed were relating
to wetland areas. Specific topics
included flood plains, wet lands, Silver Lake, St. Albans Reservoir, streams
and brooks. It was agreed there needs to be some limitation to development near
water sources, especially in the Conservation area. The Conservation District is intended to promote conservation of
significant natural areas and resources. This District includes wetland areas,
significant wildlife habitat and forestland.
There will need to be stronger language in future Bylaw revisions to
protect and restrict development in that area. The next areas discussed
included the Low Density Residential
District and the Agricultural and Forest Resource District. These two
Districts have very similar Permitted and Conditional Uses and it would make
sense to combine the Districts on the Proposed Land Use Map. The Board agreed
that in all Districts, Agriculture and Forestry should not be listed as
Permitted Uses, as these areas can not be regulated at the local level. The
Board also agreed that the boundaries of the Growth Center and of the Mixed
Use District should be revised on the Proposed Land Use Map to accommodate
future growth and development.
Once the Town Plan is
approved and in place, the Bylaws will need to be revised, to reflect the
purpose of each District. G. Brunswick emphasized that Bylaws need to conform
to and implement the Town Plan. The
Board agreed that the boundaries on the Proposed Land Use Map are approximate and
proposed, and may be slightly changed in the future. G. Brunswick will work on
completing a revised draft of the Proposed Land Use Map and a revised draft of
the Town Plan.
9:30 PM M. Hunziker made a motion to adjourn. R. Wimble second. All in
favor.
EXHIBITS RECEIVED:
1. Existing
Fairfax Proposed Land Use – Discussion Paper
2. Draft of Map –
Current with updated Conservation and no Shore Land
3. Draft of Map
with updated Conservation
The next meeting will be on May 20, 2008.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Raymond, Zoning and
Planning Assistant
Approved_____________________________________
Date______________, 2008
(Chair)
These minutes are unofficial until approved at the
next regularly scheduled meeting.