Minutes of The Pittsfield Planning Commission Meeting, January 18, 2023, 6pm

Town of Pittsfield Planning Commission
Minutes of January 18, 2023
 
Members Present:  Marsha Hopkins, Jennifer Howard, Ryan Thompson and Mark Stugart
 

1. Call to Order

Meeting called to order 6:00pm
 

1. Agenda Modifications:

Participation by TRORC, Kevin Geiger and Connor Rigney
 

1. Discussion of Primary retail, secondary retail and Wildlife Area

Both Connor and Kevin clearly explained the differences between primary and secondary retail and the need to keep the definitions consistent with the Regional Plan.  The Commission recognized the importance and agreed to the inclusion of this information in the Plan. They further explained our Wildlife Area overlay required on our Future Land Use Map to the Commission’s satisfaction.
 
The Commission made a motion to accept the proposed draft Town Plan for transmittal with the inclusion of the full definition of primary and secondary retail, required policy changes pertaining to primary retail outside the village center and the addition of some wording in the Economic Development section pertaining to energy costs and scarcities. Motion made by Ryan, seconded by Mark, all in favor.
 
The Commission made a motion to accept the map labeling changes for Utilities, Facilities and Education and Transportation and the overlay of the GMNF on our Future Land Use designating the Wildlife Area. Motion made by Marsha, seconded by Ryan, all in favor.
 
The Commission made a motion to revise the report to the Select Board outlining the feedback received from TRORC in keeping the Plan consistent with the Regional Plan. Motion made by Marsha, seconded by Jen, all in favor.
 
The Commission agreed they would review the revised maps via email prior to sending the transmittal copy to the Select Board.
 
 

1. Approve the Minutes from November 2, 2022, motion by Ryan, seconded by Jen, all in favor

Approve the Minutes from January 18, 2023, motion made by Marsha to revise and add action items, seconded by Jen, all in favor.  Minutes accepted as revised.
 

1. Next Meeting

April 11, 2023 at 6:30pm
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Adjournment 7:00pm 

Respectfully Submitted,
Marsha Hopkins
 
 
The Minutes of January 18, 2023 were duly APPROVED on Mark Stugart and Marsha Hopkins 
 
By April 12, 2024