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Commission reviews siting and mitigation for gas stations, kennels, contractors yards and extraction
Summary
Discussion covered setback and illumination for gas station canopies and price signs, screening for trash/recycling and contractor yards, noise mitigation for stone product manufacturing, radio tower heights, and overlap between town permits and Act 250 for extraction/quarrying.
Commissioners reviewed a range of commercial and infrastructure uses and how Section 3 should address siting and mitigation. Topics included gas-station canopy setback requirements and illumination for pricing signs, landscaping and screening around fuel facilities, carwash and vacuum placement relative to setbacks, and safe placement of fuel pumps and truck access.
Members also discussed noise and traffic mitigation for stone product manufacturing, orientation and screening for self-storage facilities, siting and height considerations for radio towers, and the interaction of town permits with Act 250 for extraction and quarrying. The Development Review Board's involvement and specific fencing or screening requirements were noted as tools for mitigation; staff was asked to codify clearer guidance.
