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Planning board debates parking, fire access and classification for proposed Whitehaven campground and bakery
Summary
An applicant described a proposed tiny‑home 'glamping' campground with a small bakery at 1834 Whitehaven; the Planning Board raised concerns about parking counts, fire‑department access, whether the proposal is a campground or a collection of short‑term rentals, curb cuts and stormwater, and encouraged a full site plan submission.
An applicant presented a preliminary concept for a small campground or ‘glamping’ tiny‑home village behind an existing house at 1834 Whitehaven, combined with a small bakery/cafe. Board members focused the discussion on classification (campground vs. short‑term rental), parking requirements, emergency access, and infrastructure issues.
The applicant described the tiny units as roughly 400 square feet with a bedroom and loft and said the intent was short‑term stays rather than year‑round residency. Board members repeatedly noted parking would be the primary hurdle. “If you’re thinking short‑term rentals or hotel‑type usage, you need roughly one parking spot per unit,” a board member said; staff suggested the project could be treated like a hotel for parking calculations if the tiny units operate similarly.
Fire access and hydrant coverage drew scrutiny. Board members asked how the fire department would reach rear units and raised questions about hydrant distance and access road design; staff said hydrant coverage appears close enough from the parking area but the applicant will need to demonstrate access for the most remote units on a future site plan.
Members also discussed whether the project constitutes a campground (permitting accessory caretaker residences and campground standards) or a cluster of short‑term rental dwellings. The applicant said they would not plan long‑term residency and suggested digital kiosks and code access for guests. The board encouraged the applicant to submit a full site plan showing parking, road/turning access and stormwater measures and to coordinate with county officials on curb cuts and permit requirements.
No formal vote or approval was taken; the board provided guidance and identified parking counts, fire access, curb cuts and stormwater as issues the applicant must address on a future site plan.
