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Scotland resident may pursue full special permit to operate home-based firearms dealership
Summary
John Aldrich asked the Town of Scotland Planning & Zoning Commission for permission to use a structure at his 537 Devotion Road property as a home-based firearms dealer. Commissioners said he may apply for a Full Special Permit and agreed to discuss possible zoning wording changes at a future meeting.
John Aldrich of 537 Devotion Road asked the Town of Scotland Planning & Zoning Commission at its Nov. 25 special meeting to approve the use of a structure on his property as a home-based firearms dealer. The commission noted that current zoning regulations do not allow that use and advised Aldrich he may pursue a Full Special Permit.
The commission’s discussion, recorded in the meeting minutes, did not document a formal motion or vote on the permit request. Commissioners also said that changing the wording of the zoning regulations to address the issue would be discussed at a future meeting. The minutes do not specify a timeline for that discussion or any proposed language changes.
The request was made during the "Audience of Citizens" portion of the meeting. The minutes identify ZEO I. Kisluk and members of the public as present; they do not record additional public testimony or objections regarding the firearms-related request. The commission did not record conditions, a referral to staff for a formal review, or a recorded vote on whether staff should prepare a draft amendment to the zoning text.
Next steps: Aldrich may apply to the commission for a Full Special Permit, and the commission plans to address zoning wording changes at a future meeting. The minutes do not list deadlines, application fees, or the specific standards the commission would apply when considering a special permit.
