3. SCOPE OFSERVICES: It is anticipated that the work plan and final Scope of Services (consultant tasks) will include the following components/process steps: Preliminary Research and Input Solicitation – A. Research background and previously (2023) proposed amendments to the landscaping (6.3) and other related Zoning Regulations sections – a. Review Branford Zoning Regulations and other relevant documents for background information and assessment including the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), previous proposal for changes to this and related sections of the zoning regulations (and issues raised during the review of this proposal), as well as best practices for landscaping regulation from the zoning regulations of other communities in Connecticut and meet with the Town Planner to discuss approach to the project. B. Coordinate work with Planning and Zoning Commission (and involved sub-committee as appropriate) – a. Based on the above and in conjunction with Town Planner prepare an issues list with topic specific proposed options or recommendations as appropriate. b. Attend and assist Town Planner in seeking input and feedback regarding the issues list from a sub-committee of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission (Landscaping Sub-committee) recently established to review a previous proposal to revise the landscaping section of the zoning regulations and issues raised during the review of that proposal. c. Revise the issues list with refined proposed issues and specific dispositions/recommendations based on what consensus may emerge from the feedback and discussion referenced above and review with the Landscaping Sub-committee. d. Meet with the full Planning and Zoning Commission to review the above issues list focusing on any areas upon which the Landscaping Sub-committee did not reach a consensus to solicit agreement on the approach regarding the topics on the Issues List. e. Based on additional input/direction from the Planning and Zoning Commission, prepare a final version of the Issues List including revised/additional recommendations for regulatory changes. Regulatory Modifications – C. Proposed Draft Amendments – a. Based on the final version of the Issues list from Section B. above and the input from the Planning and Zoning Commission, draft proposed amendments (amendments to Section 6.3 should be drafted as a total replacement). b. Revise draft as directed by the Town Planner after review of the draft with him and other Planning and Zoning Department Staff. c. Present revised draft at a meeting of the Landscaping Sub-committee and the full Planning and Zoning Committee for comment. Further revise at the direction of the Planning and Zoning Commission as they may direct into proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments.
