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CDRA discusses industrial-park zoning, limited retail options and reports of people living on-site
Summary
Board members discussed whether fronting along Route 89 could be re-zoned for retail use, constraints tied to prior EDA grant conditions and concerns about people living in trailers and buildings in the industrial park.
CDRA members discussed requests from a property owner seeking retail sales in an area zoned for industrial manufacturing and public facilities. Members said the original zoning was established when the EDA grant required manufacturing or warehouse uses and that retail was not allowed under the existing zoning. The board noted a possible option: allow limited retail on the frontage along Route 89 or permit a will-call desk or showroom provided retail does not exceed 25% of gross sales.
Members said the EDA funding tied to that area required manufacturing-type uses, which affected the original zoning. The CDRA suggested the governing body could consider a zoning change if it wants to permit more retail frontage, but until any change is made the existing industrial-manufacturing zoning remains in force.
Board members also expressed concern about people living in trailers and buildings in the industrial park. Members said they were visiting properties, speaking with owners and attempting to regain property where possible; they expressed an intent to avoid the area becoming what one speaker called a "flop house." The board requested follow-up to inventory occupants and property conditions.
No formal zoning changes or variances were voted on at the May 13 meeting; members discussed options and next steps.
