HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-1979MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1979
I. OPENING BUSINESS
II. CURRENT USE ASSESSMENT REQUEST, DISCUSSION
III. JEFFERSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, DISCUSSION
IV. ADJOURNMENT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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I. OPENING BUSINESS
The workship was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Short.
Members present were Norris Short, Finis Stevens, Dor.ithe Harrington, George
Burkhart, D. Stewart Lennox, and Eva Taylor.
Planning Department staff present were Director David Goldsmith, Associate
Planners Carol Saari and Ed Darden, and Secretary Laura Southmayd.
II. CURRENT USE ASSESSMENT REOUESTS,-DISCUSSION
David Goldsmith reviewed criteria for evaluating requests for current" assess-
ment, as outlined in the open space policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Members
discussed these policies, determining that, based on their past actions, they
should not be fntimindated by an applicant. Further, the applicant shall furnish
his or her reason(s) for making a request and state how approval would comply with
the Co i*h.ensive PI an, pri or to the publ i c hea.ri ng.
III. JEFFERSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, DISCUSSION
Members discussed. the policy that states "Jefferson County should maintain a slow
but steady rate of growth, averaging no more than four percent annually if possi-
ble." They questioned whether a limit should be placed on growth to stop increases.
Containment of growth could be obtained by limiting building permits and,-by'natural
causes such as-availability-of.sewage disposal and aquifer resources. The l°egaiity
of restricti:ng�. uilchng.permits is questionable. ..
IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
These minutes are approved this 7th day of November, 1979.
Norris W. Short, Chairman Laura C. Southmayd, Secretary