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Commission conditions approval of Talmadge subdivision drawing on 6‑foot easements and removal of one shed; forwards to town council
Summary
The commission reviewed a proposed subdivision and told the applicant (referred to in the meeting as Talmadge) to redraw parcel lines so each new lot meets the half‑acre minimum and to remove or relocate an aging shed that otherwise would violate the 6‑foot internal setback; with those changes the commission voted to forward the subdivision to town council for final approval.
A Bicknell resident seeking to subdivide his property presented plans and a map to the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 15. Commissioners focused on whether the proposed internal property line would leave the required 6‑foot setbacks from existing outbuildings and whether each new parcel would meet the town’s minimum half‑acre requirement.
Commissioners identified one shed that lies across the proposed lot line and advised the applicant to remove or relocate it so both new parcels comply with the ordinance. The chair and other members outlined how the property line could be redrawn so each parcel meets the half‑acre threshold (21,780 square feet was cited as the target), and recommended the applicant have the plan produced in AutoCAD or otherwise measured to confirm the dimensions.
The applicant and commissioners discussed options — moving the line, taking down the older shed, or adjusting the geometry — and commissioners emphasized the code requirement that internal property lines have a 6‑foot separation from structures. After the applicant agreed to produce a revised drawing showing the 6‑foot easements and parcel sizes, a commissioner moved to forward the subdivision application to the town council with the conditions discussed; the motion carried by voice vote.
The commission’s action was a conditional approval to send the subdivision to the town council for final action, contingent on the applicant submitting a revised plan demonstrating compliance with setback and minimum lot‑size requirements.
