Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LPAC)
LPAC is the primary advisory committee to the Council on long range planning. This work includes updating the Comprehensive Plan, major ordinance work to implement the Comprehensive Plan, and other tasks as assigned.
LPAC members in 2009 are: Chair Hugh Smith, Hugh Coxe, Kurt Klebe, Elizabeth Robinson, Karen Farber, Jim Thibodeau and David Chase.
2009 Accomplishments
- Met approximately 14 times as a committee.
- Completed amendment work rewrite of natural resource components of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances; including vernal pools, wetlands, steep slopes, and invasive species.
- Completed work of drafting amendments to Section 7 of the Zoning Ordinance to bring Shoreland regulations into compliance with the new state requirements.
- Held two MRA hearings for zoning amendments.
Summary of Ongoing Duties
- Continue to support the Council work plan as directed.
Goals for 2010 - (09 Council Work Plan 3.b.)
- Comprehensive Plan review/update
- Overall Community Vision
- Compact Development/Transfer Development Rights
- Transportation Plan
- Economic Development Plan
- Route 100 vision
Budget Request
It is anticipated that the Comprehensive Plan process will be covered by the existing reserve account for the same purpose. Expenses may include surveying, mapping and data collection and analysis. A rough estimate of outside work is $30,000. In-house staff will provide the majority of staff support for this project.
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