I. Council Action Requested.
Title
To approve the use of three (3) growth permits from the reserve pool for dwelling units in an approved multi-family subdivision plan located in a growth area as designated by the Comprehensive Master Plan.
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II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because;
a. The Town may enact reasonable by-laws, regulations, and ordinances for municipal purposes pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Charter;
b. The Council has the authority to act as the legislative body of the Town pursuant to Article II, Section 3 (I) of the Charter;
c. The Town’s Growth Management Ordinance, Chapter 116, Section G. 7. e. states that the “Town Council shall determine that a subdivision or other development is eligible to receive growth permits from the reserve pool only if it finds” specific criteria are met; and
d. The applicable project in the case of this growth permit request meets two or more of the criteria stated in Chapter 116, Section G.7.e. (1-4).
III. Issue Summary.
The Code Enforcement Officer will issue 3 of the 6 permits requested. Council need only approve 3 permits.
The reserve pool has 310 permits available. Please refer to the attached materials.