Planning Commission Minutes for 11/04/2019

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for November 4th, 2019
Roll call Did not establish a quorum. Present George Burnett, LeaAnn Davis, and Doug Bignell Meeting will continue as unofficial. Also present was Dan Slattery, town manager.
GRW has two consultants here to present findings from their review of our comprehensive plan. Joe Tierney and Debbie Luzier looked at our comprehensive plan as well as our zoning ordinances. When reviewing our zoning ordinances they recommended several updates and changes.
GRW recommends updates to comprehensive plan every 5 years. Zoning and subdivision ordinances need to support the plan and keep up with the goals and objectives of the plan. Recommendations and Action Items are on page 9 of the draft memorandum.
The state allows a municipality to merge the Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances into one document. This is called the Unified Development Ordinance.
Dan talked about funding for codifying ordinances by creating a building and planning fund. He suggested putting fees from permits into this fund.
Dan asked, “What will it cost to create the Unified Development Ordinance?”
Debbie Luzier gave estimates of $45,000 – $50,000 for updating the comprehensive plan and the same cost for the ordinance work. She suggested that the number of public meetings would drive the cost up.
Next step moving forward: GRW will finalize their draft memorandum. The town needs to work on funding sources to pay for the plan update and organizing the ordinances. OKRA grants or other funding are options. We can progress all at once or in stages. Dan offered to talk with his grant administrator about all our options.
GRW plans on finalizing their memo and meeting with us again in December
George mentioned trying to get ahold of a developer that might be interested in working in Clayton. So far he has not had any luck getting a return phone call. Dan mentioned that Mr. Penner might be interested in beginning a development project. George and Dan will keep us informed.
Meeting adjourned 8:06 P.M.