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Commissioners opt to reference Easton road standards, order Harbor Lane residue testing; introduce zoning amendment for public hearing
Summary
Queenstown commissioners chose the low-cost option to reference Town of Easton standards for roads and sidewalks, approved $1,000 lab testing for black residue at Harbor Lane (President Hardee abstained), and introduced Ordinance 25-03 (Critical Area changes) with a 3–0 vote setting a public hearing for April 23, 2025.
At the March 12 meeting, the commissioners agreed to adopt Option 3 from the Book of Standards recommendations: reference another jurisdiction's standards (they recommended the Town of Easton) for road and sidewalk details rather than commissioning a costly CAD package. The consultant presented three options with estimates: $50,000 (full CAD), $10,000 (generic details as images), and $1,000 (reference another jurisdiction); the board selected the $1,000 option.
Staff also reported an estimate of $1,000 for lab testing and disposal to investigate black residue reported at Harbor Lane residences. Commissioners Tom Willis and Bryon Callahan agreed to proceed with testing and to coordinate sample collection with homeowners; President Al Hardee abstained from that decision because he is a Harbor Lane resident.
On zoning matters, the commissioners considered two proposed ordinances. Ordinance No. 25-02 would amend zoning articles to permit manufactured and modular homes where single-family dwellings are allowed and add a new section for qualified projects; Ordinance No. 25-03 would amend the Critical Area overlay to comply with recent legislation. Commissioner Callahan moved to introduce Ordinance 25-03 and Commissioner Willis seconded; the motion to introduce 25-03 passed on a 3–0 vote. A public hearing for 25-03 was scheduled for April 23, 2025. Ordinance 25-02 was marked eligible for introduction but no formal action to introduce it was recorded on March 12.
During public comment, residents raised speeding concerns along Main Street and asked about crosswalk divots; commissioners said enforcement with the sheriff's office is the most effective option, noted that the town will install new solar speed signs on Main Street, and suggested residents submit service requests to the State Highway Administration for pavement issues. A resident also asked whether the town plans to expand the sewer treatment plant; commissioners said there are no immediate expansion plans but the town may acquire property to reserve space for future needs.
Next steps: staff will coordinate Harbor Lane testing, follow up with the Planning Commission on zoning changes and schedule the April 23 public hearing for Ordinance 25-03.
