Town Commissioners — 2020-06-17

This is a joint meeting of the Queenstown Town Commissioners and Planning Commission on June 17, 2020 about the Wheatland's development. Staff summarized history: Mr. Waterman submitted a petition in 2015 that received concept approval with conditions, but the project stalled and he has filed a new petition on June 17, 2020; the Commissioners will review it June 24 and forward it to the Planning Commission for concept review on July 1. The proposal is for 202 residential units (permitted by prior zoning and Comprehensive Plan changes); key issues discussed were who will be responsible for infrastructure (the project contains 2.6 miles of roads) and the potential fiscal impacts since buildout residents could comprise about 40% of Queenstown’s population. Commissioners and planners discussed the role of an HOA versus town maintenance, the possibility of mixed commercial/residential uses, and the need for a fiscal/financial impact analysis (noting Trappe had the developer pay for one); Town Manager Moore and Town Attorney Ryan will draft next steps and a scope of work. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.