2016.05.09 Council Agenda Item 03
Summary
Public Hearing on amendments to Section 19-1 of the Code of Ordinances, Zoning and Site Plan Review Ordinance, to create a new Retirement Community Overlay District to facilitate the expansion of the Avesta Blackstone housing development on Squidere Lane.
A public comment period will be included. (5 minutes per person)
ACTION: Schedule order.
Description
The proposed zoning amendment would facilitate the expansion of the Blackstone Apartments on Squidere Lane. The amendment package is structured to create a new Retirement Community District and has been prepared in collaboration with town staff.
The ordinance language has been modified since the introduction to correct terminology and to increase the required parking from a minimum of 0.7 spaces per unit to a maximum of 1 space per unit.
The Planning Board, acting in their capacity as the Town's Municipal Reviewing Authority, held a public hearing on the proposed amendment at their meeting on Tuesday, May 3. A memo from town staff detailing the public hearing is attached.
The following attachments are included for this item:
- Introduction Letter
- Avesta submission packet, including project narrative, amendment language, and conceptual drawings
- Avesta presentation
- MRA Hearing memo
