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Jericho commission members debate housing direction, zoning updates on NRO
Summary
Members discussed limiting apartment development in favor of condos or small single-family homes, using current NRO rules for DRB hearings, and draft zoning recommendations that include a 10‑acre PUD option for small houses (4–8 units of about 1,500 sq ft on a 2‑acre build area).
Wayne Ellis told the commission he presented to the Planning Commission advocating limits on new apartments in Jericho, saying the town should "focus on adding condos or smaller single family homes so young people can take advantage of building equity through home ownership." Tom Baribault said the goal is to protect the Rural Agricultural District from development pressure.
Sabina Ernst reported that the Natural Resources Overlay (NRO) update is on hold and current NRO regulations are being used for Development Review Board hearings until zoning updates conclude. Commissioners discussed proposed draft recommendations that would include a 10-acre planned unit development (PUD) allowing small houses — described as 4 to 8 units of about 1,500 square feet built on 2 acres of a 10-acre parcel. Tom will raise questions with Chris Shaheen about whether impact-study requirements or the definition of "construction" (which currently does not include roads/driveways) could be updated in this zoning round.
No regulatory changes were finalized; commissioners asked staff and Planning Commission contacts to follow up on impact-study scope and the NRO update schedule.
