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Council reviews planning commission's draft changes on stalled projects, setbacks, driveways and noise
Summary
Council members and planning staff discussed drafting clearer standards for stalled construction, measuring setbacks and accessory structures, driveway runoff and possible noise standards related to outdoor recreation such as pickleball courts; staff will route detailed language through the planning commission.
Interlaken Town council members and planning staff discussed several planning and permitting topics at the Aug. 25 meeting, including stalled construction projects, measuring setbacks for cantilevered structures, accessory buildings and covered porches, driveway runoff, and possible noise standards for uses such as pickleball courts.
Planning staff member Diana told the council she had not received engineering updates and that some projects remain stalled by contractors or other delays. She and council members discussed possible tools to incentivize progress, including the concept of suspending permits if work does not move forward for a defined period (excluding winter months and other extenuating circumstances). "If we don't see any…
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