The Planning Commission closed their public hearing on the draft Commercial District Zoning Regulations. They took no action on the draft zoning and will revisit the draft at a yet to be determined date.
The Planning Commission received an email from a Valleys Edge resident ahead of their October 8 meeting.
The Planning Commission received a written letter from Randy Clark at the September 8 pubic hearing for the draft zoning. Below is his letter with responses in RED from the PC chair.
On June 16, 2020 the PC received a letter from Ned Dubois and several other Commercial district property owners. Below is that letter, a response to that letter from the PC chair as well as some associated email correspondence.
During the July 2 Selectboard meeting, the June 16 letter was discussed and Selectboard chair, Catherine McMains was read. That can be found in the Selectboard meeting beginning on line 49.
During their August 18 meeting, there was discussion with David Villenenuve about meeting on his property. Below are those minutes with the conversation highlighted in yellow. It involved scheduling a walk the of Commercial District to talk about future roads in the district. The meeting minutes are also below.
The Planning Commission wrapped up the Commercial District Master Plan in August of 2019. We have this great document (click on the image on the right to view in its entirety) that explains What is next after the Master Plan. They revised the Master Plan Document in 2020 in response to community input. Click here to view the final Master Plan and supporting documents.
The Planning Commission finished their review of Town Plan amendments. The Town Plan was before the Selectboard for a public hearings on December 5 and January 2. The Selectboard approved the Town Plan changes on January 2. See more on the Town Plan amendments by clicking here.
This flow chart explains the Commercial District planning, including the CD project as well as future implementation steps moving forward.
This graphic illustrates the elements of the Master Plan vision and is what will shape changes to the Zoning Regulations as well as town policy related to the Commercial District moving forward.
Zoning Update
The Planning Commission closed their public hearing on the draft Commercial District Zoning Regulations. They took no action on the draft zoning and will revisit the draft at a yet to be determined date.
The Planning Commission received an email from a Valleys Edge resident ahead of their October 8 meeting.
The Planning Commission received a written letter from Randy Clark at the September 8 pubic hearing for the draft zoning. Below is his letter with responses in RED from the PC chair.
On June 16, 2020 the PC received a letter from Ned Dubois and several other Commercial district property owners. Below is that letter, a response to that letter from the PC chair as well as some associated email correspondence.
During the July 2 Selectboard meeting, the June 16 letter was discussed and Selectboard chair, Catherine McMains was read. That can be found in the Selectboard meeting beginning on line 49.
During their August 18 meeting, there was discussion with David Villenenuve about meeting on his property. Below are those minutes with the conversation highlighted in yellow. It involved scheduling a walk the of Commercial District to talk about future roads in the district. The meeting minutes are also below.
The Planning Commission wrapped up the Commercial District Master Plan in August of 2019. We have this great document (click on the image on the right to view in its entirety) that explains What is next after the Master Plan. They revised the Master Plan Document in 2020 in response to community input. Click here to view the final Master Plan and supporting documents.
The Planning Commission finished their review of Town Plan amendments. The Town Plan was before the Selectboard for a public hearings on December 5 and January 2. The Selectboard approved the Town Plan changes on January 2. See more on the Town Plan amendments by clicking here.
This flow chart explains the Commercial District planning, including the CD project as well as future implementation steps moving forward.
This graphic illustrates the elements of the Master Plan vision and is what will shape changes to the Zoning Regulations as well as town policy related to the Commercial District moving forward.
"Coffee Table” Discussion - Small-group meeting with Commercial Landowners
to identify priorities and concerns for the Commercial District.
June - September 2018
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 2 – Stakeholder Outreach (continued)
Interviews - In order to inform the existing
conditions and constraints analysis, and to gain essential anecdotal
information to inform the project, conduct interviews with CD property owners.
December 2018 - January 2019
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 3 – Draft Master Plan and Vision Statement
Develop 1st Draft of a Master Plan & Draft Vision Statement with the help
of:
Advisory Committee (Meeting held on December 17)
Commercial District Property Owners (Meeting on January 21
January 22, 2019
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 3 - Draft Master Plan and Vision Statement (Continued)
Meeting with the Planning Commission to review the Commercial District land owners' draft Master Plan and Vision statement. The Planning Commission will move this draft forward to the public.
February - June 2019
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 3 – Master Plan and Vision Statement (continued)
Starting with the Commercial District land owners draft Master Plan and Vision statement, the public will provide their input on that vision and Maser Plan through public meetings and online opportunities.
July - August 2019
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 4 – Final Master Plan and Vision Statement
Final Master Plan & Draft Vision Statement finalized and presented to the public.
September 2019 - August 2020
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
Phase 5 - Develop Draft Zoning Regulations for the Commercial District
Identify the regulatory and policy tools needed to implement the conceptual Master Plan and develop draft zoning regulations for the Commercial District. Meeting on February 18 to discuss first draft. Meeting on May 19 to discuss Second Draft.
Planning Commission Public Hearing
The Future of the Commercial District has finished this stage
September 8, September 20, and October 6, 2020.
Draft Regulations on Hold
The Future of the Commercial District is currently at this stage
As of October 6, the draft changes are on hold.
Selectboard Public Hearing \
this is an upcoming stage for The Future of the Commercial District