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Daniel Planning Commission recommends buffer-zone definition to Town Council
Summary
The commission reviewed and unanimously recommended a formal 'Buffer Zone' definition—describing landscape, berms, fencing or walls to minimize impacts between non-residential and residential uses—to the Town Council for adoption.
The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed 'Buffer Zone' definition that would establish a land area between commercial, industrial or other non-residential uses and adjacent residential uses to minimize impacts such as noise, dust, light, visual intrusion and traffic. The proposed text specifies that buffer zones may consist of landscaping, berms, fencing, walls, open space or natural vegetation and states that property owners must maintain buffers in perpetuity.
Commissioner Scott Long moved to recommend the definition to the Town Council and Commissioner T.J. McGeean seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Planner Eric Bunker said having a codified definition would help future decisions and provide a reference when buffer issues arise. Commissioners discussed whether buffers should be handled case-by-case, but ultimately supported adopting the written definition as presented.
The commission’s recommendation will go to the Town Council for consideration; adoption by the council would add the definition to the town code and make it a reference point for future development and conditional uses.
