Randy Bahr

The meeting addressed the postponement of the Delaware Avenue hearing to January 25th. The Board adopted a resolution designating the area at 1106-1122 Valley Road as an area in need of redevelopment, following a minor correction to the resolution title. Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming reorganization meeting scheduled for January 11th and the continuation of remote Zoom meetings until town hall mask mandates are lifted. Additionally, members discussed the Master Plan process, proposing informal group sessions to resolve policy issues and accelerate planning efforts.

The board discussed several items, including carrying the Elite application to a future meeting date due to incomplete requirements. The board also established an upcoming schedule for interviews for a board engineer, discussed the status of various application proceedings, and reviewed elements of the master plan, specifically regarding the Valley Road area and business district character.

The board discussed the appointment of a board engineer to cover the remainder of the year. A scheduled hearing regarding an application for the American Water Chimney Rock pump station was addressed and subsequently adjourned to a future date. Additionally, the board held a public hearing to review a redevelopment study regarding property located on Valley Road.

The meeting included standard procedural announcements, the appointment of committee members for upcoming engineering and legal counsel Requests for Proposals, and the rescheduling of an application for Elite Properties. The board also engaged in a master plan discussion regarding the long-term development objectives for the downtown Sterling Main Avenue B15 zone.

The meeting addressed a subdivision application for a property on Delaware Avenue. Key discussion topics included the applicant's intent to withdraw a previously submitted eight-lot subdivision proposal in favor of a new six-lot plan. The applicant proposed proceeding under density modification standards, which would potentially eliminate the need for additional cul-de-sac construction. The board and its professionals reviewed compliance with zoning ordinances, critical area buffers, and requirements for open space. Future steps, including the necessity for a new application filing and public notification, were also discussed.