I. Council Action Requested.
Title
To approve the use of a growth permit from the reserve pool for a single dwelling unit, a single-family home in the Farm zone.
Body
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 claims an undue hardship to delay construction of the dwelling unit, as stated in Chapter 116, Section G.7.e. (5).
III. Issue Summary.
Please see attached correspondence from the property owner.