Public Hearing Notice ~ Planning Board 12/13/18

Public Hearing Notice ~ Planning Board ~ Town of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 8:00 AM

The Waterville Valley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 8:00 AM at the Waterville Valley Town Office to receive public comments on the following zoning amendments proposed by the Planning Board for adoption at 2019 Town Meeting:

Amendment No 1. would make minor modifications, corrections, clarifications, updates throughout the Zoning Ordinance.

Amendment No 2. would: (A) Modify the allowed uses in each Zoning District (Article IV), increase opportunities for business and recreation, and change several Definitions accordingly (Article III C.); (B) Remove the retail setback exemptions (Article IV.C.8. and IV.H.11) while enabling the Planning Board to approve Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Higher Density Residential, Village Commercial and Commercial 1 Districts for more flexibility in site design for all uses, and eliminating extra step of Selectboard review for PUDs (Article V.O.); and (C) Consolidate lists of permitted uses, accessory uses and special exceptions for each Zoning District (Article IV) into a single table.

Amendment No. 3. would amend Article IV.H.9.a. by reducing the front setback in Commercial 1 (C1) from 35 ft. to 20 ft.

Amendment No. 4. would amend Article IV.C.5.a. by eliminating the minimum lot size for residential uses in Village Commercial (VC) District.

Amendment No. 5. would amend Article IV.C.5.b. by eliminating the maximum lot coverage for residential development in Village Commercial (VC) District.

Amendment No. 6. would amend Article IV.C.5.d. by making the open space requirements in Village Commercial (VC) the same for all uses.

Amendment No. 7. would amend the parking requirements and give the Planning Board the authority to approve more flexible parking arrangements (Article V. B and C).

Amendment No. 8. would strengthen the Outdoor Lighting Regulations to protect dark skies and prevent glare (Article V.S.). Adds exemptions such as holiday lighting and illumination of flags.

Amendment No. 9 would rezone the Village Commercial (VC) District on the south side of Tripoli Rd. across from the municipal complex comprised of Lots #107-002000 and #107-001000 to Lower Density Residential (LDR) District consistent with the existing use.

The full text of the amendments can be viewed  HERE or at the Town Office during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 8AM to 4PM). Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing addressed to Planning Board, PO Box 500, Waterville Valley, N.H. 03215.