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COMPOSITE REPORT - Page 2 APPLICATION NO. STAFF COMMENTS ZONING REVIEW Petition 7263 Tyrol Basin Corp.,Vermont 28 & 33 [SEE ALSO#23. 7262] A-1EX TO RE-1 with CUP with Conditions for ski runs lighted at night Tyrol Basin Corp has recently purchased 49 acres. 30+-acres of this purchase are already zoned RE-1. 5+-acres are being rezoned to RH-1 —see Pet. #7262 above. This leaves 14.44 acres, divided into four separately described areas, all proposed to be zoned to RE-1. "These parcels adjoin and are a part of the property owned by Tyrol Basin Corp. and [are] used for an alpine ski resort. Rezoning to RE-1 would reflect actual use and bring all Tyrol Basin property into compliance within appropriate zoning for recreational use." Existing CUP# 682, effective 09/27/1988,provided for the sales of alcoholic beverages and the use of loudspeakers in the B-1 District,and for standards for lighting the ski slopes in the RE-1 District. Tyrol Basin proposes to extend the CUP for"recreational facilities... lighted to operate during the hours of darkness"as per Section 10.10(2)(b)of the Zoning Ordinance. Applicable conditions of CUP#682 include: 2. In the RE-1 Recreation conditional use permit for the outdoor lighting: A. The lighting shall be limited to the downhill ski slopes. The lights shall be hooded to cut down on the light splashing away from the ski slopes. B. Hours of operation of the downhill lighting shall be limited to 11:30 PM when the facility is open for recreational purposes. However the lighting may be continued beyond this hour when the facility is not open to the general public for non-revenue generating activity, eg:team practice. This use shall be limited to 6 times a year as per review by the Town of Vermont Board. C. Partial lighting is permitted for maintenance and snowmaking when the ski slopes are otherwise closed. Note: Bohn Creek,with associated Floodplain, is located across Bohn Road within 300 feet of the B-1 and RE-1 portions of Tyrol Basin. REGIONAL PLANNING Petition 7263 —CUP 1505. This is a proposed expansion of the Tyrol Basin Ski area in the Town of Vermont. the adopted town/county plan has the following relevant policy: "Commercial recreation proposals will be limited to: • Those uses having minimal impact on the natural environment. • Uses with access to a state or county highway. If a town road is involved, the applicant must demonstrate minimal impact to neighbors. If the town road requires improvement, the applicant will be asked to pay their share of such improvement. • The size of such a proposal must be limited to protect the rural character and preserve the natural beauty of the town." Staff Comments: • If the use is limited to snow skiing,there should be minimal impact. Any additional earth moving or construction of facilities will need review for erosion control. • Access is on Balm Road, which is a narrow, curving town road. CTH JG is approximately 1/4 mile south,while CTH J is approximately 3/4 mile to the north. • The addition of 19.39 acres to this complex appears reasonable and is not visible from the road.