CALL TO ORDER

Turner Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Zoning Board of Authority members Turner Lewis, Bill Pusey, Kaitlin Stone, and Tommy Fox were present. Missing was Jason Ashcroft. Also in attendance were Tina Blais, Patricia Dow, Stephen Chait, William Moore, and Matthew Gancz

CHANGES AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

None

NEW BUSINESS

Lewis opened discussion on the McQuade subdivision MCM.0133. A hearing date was set for September 24, at 7:00 p.m. details to follow.

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

Lewis opened discussion on the Smith/Vaughn RD subdivision.

Moore stated that in his research he found that the Smiths do not need a wastewater permit when subdividing according to a new law passed in 2019 by the Vermont state Legislator for undeveloped land.

Lewis opened discussion on short-term business rentals. Dow, Town Clerk stated that there have been several calls lately with people enquiring about short-term business rental and the need for a permit to do so. Dow was unsure of the answer so brought it up to the planning Commissioners. 

Upon discussion the Board decided that there is no such requirement as of yet but would be something to look into in the future.

Lewis is also going to contact John Bennet for more info and guidance on the topic.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

OTHER BUSINESS

None.

HEARING OF VISITORS

Moore wanted to make the board aware of the new bill S.237 that the Senate passed which would encourage housing  development and impose requirements on municipal zoning bylaws, and is now being taken up by the House General and Military Affairs Committee.

AJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Tina Blais
Planning Commission Secretary