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reach an agreement on how to address subdivision applications by landowners whose parcels are split by the town boundary.
The county administrator said the supervisors discussed guidelines under which landowners with more than two acres in the county wrnuld be covered by the ordinances applicable to that district, and those with less than tw'o acres would be covered by the towm’s zoning ordinances.
Mr. Wickens, who represents the town’s Planning Commission on the council, said the planners are unanimous in their opposition to extending the town zoning beyond its boundaries.
Mayor Morehouse pointed out that the towm is struggling with its boundaries already, and that further development beyond the towm limits would stretch its roads, septic and water facilities still further. He suggested that the town and county should work together to create a plan for future development around the town.
Washington’s situation, Mayor Morehouse added, is “critical because of its fragile ecology'. There is a limit to the services that the town can provide beyond its boundaries. The town must think first about the town.”
Mr. Eldred, speaking from the audience, suggested that the debate is “fodder for the (town’s) comprehensive plan . . . We have zoned ground, but no plan for streets or traffic. Instead of being reactionary, telling people to bring in a plan and if we like we’ll approve it, tell the Planning Commission ‘This is how we want it to be’. If it is in the comprehensive plan, then wre have something which is legally defensible.”
Julia Boddie, speaking on behalf of a group of residents of Piedmont Avenue, told the council that they were happy to hear that no boundary adjustment is planned. “We
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