Thetford Planning Commission Agenda (Zoom online – March 15, 2022/7:15 p.m.)

Note: The State of Vermont has recently passed Senate Bill 222 (Act 78), an act relating to authorizing temporary Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19. Selectboard, Commission and Committee meetings in the Town of Thetford may – until January 15, 2023 – be held ‘virtually’ (online-only) without requiring a designated physical locale staffed by a representative of said group(s). Members of the Commission must self-identify when the meeting convenes and be able to hear and be heard throughout the meeting. Options for remote public participation will be explicitly provided, both online and in specified physical posting locations.

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7:15

1. Meeting Called To Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of 03/01/2022 Draft Minutes

4. Selectboard Report

7:30

5. Planning Commission Term Renewals (DCF & JT – Letter(s) of Intent)

6. Rest ‘N Nest Campground Development – Update

7. Housing Consortium Public Informational Meetings (Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission) – April 20/21 (Wed./Th.), 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

8. Town Plan Recommendations (revision(s) to existing Zoning Bylaw)

a) The Planning Commission shall update the Zoning Bylaws to further accommodate the development of senior, affordable, and workforce housing; b) The Planning Commission shall update the Zoning Bylaws to further accommodate increased housing and rental density in existing structures or development footprints; c) The Planning Commission shall update the Zoning Bylaws to require increased energy efficiency and conservation, and restrict greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel infrastructure; d) The Town should collaborate with neighboring Towns to fund and develop senior, affordable, and workforce housing (e.g., Strafford)

8:50

9. New Business – Neighborhood Development Area Designation (https://accd.vermont.gov/community-development/designation-programs/neighborhood-development-areas

9:00

Adjourn

David C. Forbes

Chair, Thetford Planning Commission vtervuren@gmail.com (802) 333-4329