Notice of Public Hearing
In accordance with 24 VSA §4441(d) and §4444, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Land Use Regulations. Changes are being proposed to reduce the minimum size requirement for Commercial Group Service and Indoor Retail uses from 4,000 sq/ft to 2,500 sq/ft in the Gateway Commercial Retail district and clarifying language is being added to the Lot Line Adjustment process where at least one parcel is part of a previously approved subdivision. Any questions can be directed to the Zoning Administrator, Joshua Jerome, at joshua@randolphvt.org or 728-5433 x13.
Date: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Town Hall, 7 Summer Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Proposed Changes
Proposed Amendment
§ 215 GATEWAY COMMERCIAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GCR)
Commercial Group Service C Bldg. min. 2,500 SF and max. 80,000 SF, with each individually-operated business within the bldg. having a min. 2,500 SF
Indoor Retail S Bldg. min. 2,500 SF & max. 80,000 SF, with each individually-operated business within the bldg. having a min. 2,500 SF & a max. of 40,000 SF
Proposed Amendment
§ 506.A.2.d. Lot Line Adjustments
a. Lot line adjustments between adjacent lots, where neither lot is part of an approved subdivision within the last six months from the date of application, the beginning and ending number of lots is the same and all lots are conforming (zoning permit required). In this instance, a survey of the new lot line (i.e. not the entire lots) is required. The plat shall include signature blocks #2, 3 and 4 which shall be duly signed by the property owners and ZA prior to filing in the land records. As a condition of approval, the signed plat and revised deeds shall be received for recording by the Randolph Town Clerk within a year of the effective date of the zoning permit authorizing the lot line adjustment or the permit expires.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 at 7:00pm
Randolph Town Offices
Downstairs Conference Room*
*This meeting will be held in-person, masks are recommended.
1. Call to Order:
3. Public comment:
4. Approval of Agenda:
5. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (February 2nd 2022):
6. New Business:
(A) Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes: Vote on the proposed bylaw changes discussed during the Public Hearing for §215 Gateway Commercial Retail District and §506.A.2.d. - Lot Line Adjustments clarifying language for when an LLA application needs to go to the DRB for review. (15 Minutes)
(B) Cannabis Control Commission: Continue discussion on whether the Town should form a Cannabis Control Commission and review how our existing bylaws effect cannabis business startups as the cannabis rules are now known. (30 Minutes)
(C) Solar Array Siting: Discussion on how we should treat access roads to future solar array areas. (15 Minutes)
(D) Solar Array Siting Letter Process: Discussion on what kind of process or checklist would be most useful for reviewing future solar projects. (15 Minutes)
(E) Use Category discussion on multi-small cabin project intended for short-term rentals. (15 Minutes)
(F) Appointment of Planning Commission Officers: Discussion and vote on officers for the year. (5 Minutes)
7. Other Business:
8. Adjournment: