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Council asks consultants to show code‑allowed options and aspirational scenarios for the town's "4 corners" area
Summary
Council members agreed consultants should produce side-by-side comparisons showing what the town's code permits today, what an aspirational vision would look like, and tactical strategies (overlays, incentives, acquisition) to get from one to the other — with emphasis on clear labels and advance circulation of draft materials.
After hours of debate the council converged on a request for clarity: the consultant team should prepare three clear threads in future deliverables — an aspirational vision, an illustration of what current code allows, and specific strategies to bridge them. Council members stressed the materials must be labeled "draft" and shared in advance to avoid misinterpretation.
Several councillors highlighted the idea of a town center or "4 corners" concept for the Donald Ross / US 1 intersection and asked consultants to consider whether public green space, improved walkability, and a clustered set of businesses could be feasible without wholesale change across the town. "We need to show folks what the current code permits today," Dana Little said, noting renderings must be realistic and tied to parking, setbacks, and market realities.
The council directed staff and consultants to prepare a timeline for a survey and a set of Saturday/seasonal workshops, and to return with revised renderings and an implementation chapter that lays out measurable, time‑bound steps.
