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Argyle staff seeks feedback on tightening "large-scale development" definition to cover contiguous or affiliated parcels
Summary
Commissioners discussed proposed changes to the town's definition of "development large scale" (40,000 sq ft threshold) to include contiguous parcels, subdivided parcels that function as a campus and affiliated ownership; staff will prepare ordinance language, including affiliate phrasing and a limited five-acre exception, for the Aug. 5 meeting.
Planning staff briefed the commission on a potential amendment to the town's definition of "development large scale," which currently triggers a special-use permit (SUP) for a building or series of buildings totaling 40,000 square feet or more.
Staff said the proposed revision would treat contiguous parcels, subdivided parcels that function cohesively, or parcels under affiliate control as a single campus when determining whether cumulative building area reaches the 40,000-square-foot threshold. The intent is to prevent parcel subdivision from being used to avoid SUP review. Commissioners discussed scope questions and suggested the addition of an "affiliate" or "control/ownership" clause to capture related entities. Staff also noted a limited five-acre exception for parcels that already have access and infrastructure; comprehensive ordinance language will be drafted for the commission's Aug. 5 meeting.
No vote was taken; staff will return with ordinance-ready language.
