DERBY PLANNING COMMISSION ***MINUTES*** January 30, 2012

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Bumps, Dave LaBelle, Joe Profera, Brian Fisher, Richard Del Favero.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None.

OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Moore, John Moore, Gary Sexton, Cecile Provost, Richard O’Hara, rick Dubois, ZA Bob Kelley.

7:00 p.m.:  Chair Joe Profera called the meeting to order.  Dave LaBelle made a motion to approve the minutes to the last meeting (Jan 16) as written.  Seconded by Richard Del Favero.  Approved by a unanimous decision. 

The Commission began discussion on a proposed amendment to regulate adult businesses.  The Town’s attorney has reviewed the draft and made a few suggested changes.  The Commission agrees with the changes and made a few additional changes.  The Commission was given studies showing the adverse secondary affect adult businesses may have on a neighborhood and will review them for their next meeting.  Mr. O’Hara and Mr. Dubois support the regulation of adult businesses.

Other bylaw amendments:  A group of people were present to discuss the former Provost property between Derby and Derby Line.  They would like to purchase the property and restore the barn and convert the house to apartments.  The property is currently in the R2 zoning district and multi-family dwellings are not allowed.  They were wondering if the Commission would be receptive to a bylaw change to allow this use on the property.  The Commission was willing to look into it further.  Possible changes were discussed and it was felt that changing the property to COM may be the best option.  The Commission would like some time to think about this and will have it as an item on their agenda in 4 weeks.

The Commission reviewed their mail. 

8:55 p.m.: Upon a motion by Jim Bumps and seconded by Dave LaBelle, the meeting was adjourned. 

The minutes were taken by Bob Kelley