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Sharon P&Z schedules July hearing for accessory apartment, approves minutes, routine permits, legal bill, and names new Land Use Administrator
Summary
At the June 10 meeting the commission accepted an accessory apartment application for 85 Red Horse Hill and set a July 8 hearing, approved minutes for May meetings, recorded a long list of permits issued, authorized payment of a $1,180 legal bill related to the Gold Dog appeal, scheduled a June 24 planning session, and congratulated Nikki Blass on her appointment as Land Use Administrator effective July 1.
The Sharon Planning & Zoning Commission on June 10 accepted an application for an accessory apartment at 85 Red Horse Hill and set a public hearing for July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
At the start of the meeting Mr. MacMillan moved to accept the accessory apartment application and set the July 8 hearing; Mr. Moskowitz seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The commission also approved minutes of May 13, 2026 as written and May 27, 2026 as amended to insert that "Ms. Mullen commented that getting other Commissions/Boards together on a regular basis is helpful." Mr. MacMillan moved and Mr. Moskowitz seconded the motion to approve the minutes; the motion carried unanimously.
Staff reported permits issued since the last meeting, including pool, pool house and studio at 189 Amenia Union Road; a pool-equipment structure at 248 Millerton Road; a pickleball court at 147 Knibloe Hill Road; a pergola at 170 Cedar Road; a ground-mount solar array at 210 Mudge Pond Road; storage sheds at 1 Calkinstown Road and 30 Jewett Hill Road; a roofline modification at 22 Dug Road; reconstruction of a dwelling at 43 East Street; construction of two padel courts at 2 Golf Drive; and construction of a dwelling with garage, pool and sauna at 44 Keeler Road.
The commission authorized payment of Byrne & Byrne LLC for $1,180 related to the Gold Dog appeal after a motion by Mrs. Hall and second by Mrs. Lynn; the vote was unanimous.
The commission scheduled its next planning session for June 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM to discuss housing. Members also congratulated Nikki Blass on being hired as the new Land Use Administrator effective July 1, 2026. With no further business, the commission adjourned at 5:19 PM.
