AGENDA #11

MEMORANDUM

TO:                  Mayor and Town Council

FROM:            W. Calvin Horton, Town Manager

SUBJECT:      Changes to Duplex Provisions

DATE:                        May 9, 2005

On April 18, 2005, the Council considered this four part item, described below:

Part 1.        The Council held a Public Hearing to consider changes to the duplex provisions of the Land Use Management Ordinance.  We recommend enactment of an ordinance to amend the regulations.

Part 2.        The Council held a Public Hearing to consider changes to the duplex component of the Comprehensive Plan Design Guidelines.  We recommend adoption of a resolution that would amend the Design Guidelines.

Part 3.        The Council received a Report on Possible Changes to Minimum Lot Sizes for Duplexes and for Single Family Houses with Accessory Apartments.  On April 18, the Council adopted a resolution that referred that Report to the Planning Board for further consideration.  Accordingly, there is not further material on that issue in this agenda package.

Part 4.        The Council received a Report on Possible Changes to Accessory Apartment Provisions. We do not recommend pursuing this Community Design Commission initiative.

Parts 1, 2 and 4 are discussed further in the attached memoranda.