DRB Schedule and Filing Deadlines 2022

Contact Info and Zoom Instructions

December 27, 2022 - No Meeting

December 13, 2022 - Development Review Board

• HP 23-01 Angie Conforti requests a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 1,992 SF detached 3-bay garage with a 2-bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on second floor at 23 Old Stage Road in the Additional Review Area of the Village Zoning District. 
  
  

• DP 20-03.2 U-Haul Moving & Storage c/o Jeffery Vaine request a Master Sign Plan amendment for their store located at 4964 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).

• DP 23-08 Summit Automotive Partners c/o Daniel Heil requests a discretionary permit for proposed renovation of Berlin City Kia including two (2) additions totaling approx. 5,475 SF and the reconfiguration of the parking lot at 586 Marshall Ave in the Industrial West Zoning District (IZDW).

• DP 23-09 William & Joan Boardman c/o Bryan Currier requests pre-application review for their proposed 2-lot residential subdivision on a 29.20 acre lot (with 21.9 acres allocated to open space) to create a 1.84 acre single family building lot and a 5.55 acre lot with the existing residence at 10 Ricky Vista in the Agricultural Rural Zoning District (ARZD).

November 22, 2022 - Development Review Board

November 8, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 21-18 Pre-App The Annex: The Snyder Group Inc requests pre-application review to participate in Growth Management in March, 2023 for their proposed residential subdivision located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD).
• DP 23-03 Pre-App Michael and Cindy Olson (c/o O’Leary-Burke) request pre-application review for a 2-lot residential subdivision on a 10.1 acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit located at 98 Snowdrift Lane in the Agricultural Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD).
• DP 23-04 Pre-App George and Patricia Shortsleeves (c/o O’Leary-Burke) request pre-application review for a 2-lot subdivision to create 1 new dwelling unit at 607 North Williston Road and a boundary line adjustment between 607 North Williston Road and 55 Keystone Drive, located in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).
• DP 23-05 Pre-App Shenk Enterprises LLC (c/o O’Leary-Burke) requests pre-application review to develop two (2) 25,000sf commercial/industrial buildings and associated parking, loading, private drive and stormwater treatment on Lot 5 of the Robear Subdivision, a vacant 6.98acre parcel located at 269 Shunpike Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).
• AP 23-0062 – Zoning Administrator referral for discretionary review. Dawna Pederzani requests an administrative permit for continued operation of a non-profit dog rescue kennel contained within the garage with outdoor kennel space in the back yard located at 170 Lamplite Lane in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).

October 25, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 22-01 Pre-App Trinity Baptist Church (c/o Randy Boardman) requests pre-application review to participate in Growth Management in March 2023 for their proposed residential subdivision located on a 19.6acre parcel (forms part of a larger subdivision that includes development at the school and alterations to the site plan on a 27.9acre parcel). Located at 300 Trinity Drive in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).
• DP 23-02 Pre-App Trinity Baptist Church (c/o Randy Boardman) requests pre-application review for their proposed 2-lot residential subdivision on an 8.7acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit located at 425 Mountain View Road in the Agricultural Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD).

October 11, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 21-18 The Annex: The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 276 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). Continued from July 26, 2022 and September 27, 2022. 

September 27, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 20-18 Pre-App Ethan Allen Homes LLC c/o Chris Senesac requests pre-application review to participate in Growth Management in March 2023 for their proposed residential subdivision located on a 30± acre parcel located at 1400 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD)
• DP 10-34.6 Chittenden Solid Waste District c/o Sarah Reeves (Executive Director) requests a discretionary permit to amend the location and size of the previously approved parking area at the scale house for the Organic Diversion Facility located at 860 Redmond Road in the Industrial Zoning District East (IZDE).
• DP 21-18 The Annex: The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 276 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). Continued from July 26, 2022. 
• DP 22-06 Green State Realty LLC c/o Anastasia Gaina requests a discretionary permit for a of a car dealership and storage lot, parking area and access to Route 2 including regrading of the rear (southern) bank located at 4626 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW). Continued from August 23, 2022. 
• Final Plan Review: DP 18-06.3 VT Hotel Group LLC requests a discretionary permit to revise the building facades, color, materials and site plan of a proposed 4-story 92 room hotel at 34-82 Blair Park Road in the Business Park Zoning District (BPZD).

September 15 - Town Boards' Volunteer Appreciation Event
A quorum may be present at this event between 5.00pm and 6.30pm at the gazebo area of the Village Green. No official business will be discussed.

September 13, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 21-18 The Annex: The hearing on September 13, 2022 will be opened and immediately continued to September 27, 2022. No discussion or testimony will be taken on this item. The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 276 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). Continued from July 26, 2022. 
• DP 22-06: The hearing on September 13, 2022 will be opened and immediately continued to September 27, 2022. No discussion or testimony will be taken on this item. DP 22-06 Green State Realty LLC c/o Anastasia Gaina requests a discretionary permit for a of a car dealership and storage lot, parking area and access to Route 2 including regrading of the rear (southern) bank located at 4626 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW). Continued from August 23, 2022. 

August 23, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 09-17.1 White Cap Ventures LLC (c/o J Graham Goldsmith) requests a master sign plan amendment for 426 Industrial Avenue located in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).
• DP 23-01 Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. requests a discretionary permit for site plan modifications to permit additional outdoor storage and sales areas at Home Depot on 759 Harvest Lane in the Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District (MUCZD).
• DP 22-06 Green State Realty LLC c/o Anastasia Gaina requests a discretionary permit for a of a car dealership and storage lot, parking area and access to Route 2 including regrading of the rear (southern) bank located at 4626 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW)

          Communication, Final Plans and Other Business

• Final plans for DP 18-06.3 VT Hotel Group LLC requests a discretionary permit to revise the building facades, color, materials and site plan of a proposed 4-story 92 room hotel at      34-82 Blair Park Road in the Business Park Zoning District (BPZD).

August 9, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 18-06.3 VT Hotel Group LLC requests a discretionary permit to revise the building facades, color, materials and site plan of a proposed 4-story 92 room hotel at 34-82 Blair Park Road in the Business Park Zoning District (BPZD).
• HP 22-06 8031 Williston Road Allen Brook Partners LLC requests a certificate of appropriateness for an after the fact replacement of a slate roof with asphalt shingles. 

July 26, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 21-18 The Snyder Group Inc requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (208 units, parking, streets, multi-use path, utilities and stormwater) of a 276 residential unit and 65 unit senior housing facility development. Located on a 54.2± acre site at the Essex Alliance Church property on Beaudry Lane and Alpine Drive, north of Knight Lane/Chelsea Place/Dunmore Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). Continued to September 13, 2022. 
• DP 22-10 JC Properties LLC (c/o Jeremy Matosky) requests a discretionary permit for a proposed 5,000sf  office building, additional parking spaces, utilities, lighting and landscaping at 478 Blair Park Road in the Business Park Zoning District (BPZD). 
• HP 22-05 Jeff Blasius requests a Certificate of Appropriateness replace the windows of the "1840s portion of the house," repair/replace the slate, add heat pumps, and potentially repair/replace the front door and porch at 7921 Williston Road in the National Register Historic District of the Village Zoning District.

July 12, 2022 - No Meeting

June 28, 2022 - Development Review Board

• HP 22-03 Paul Dickin and Susie Posner Jones request a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the slate roof with another material at 8099 Williston Road. The main gable roof is slate, the porch and addition roofing is asphalt shingles. This property is listed as the Aseltine House and is located in the National Register Historic District of the Village Zoning District. Continued from June 14, 2022
• HP 22-04 Jason Carney requests an administrative permit and certificate of appropriateness to replace the 1990s windows at 64 Maple Road.
• DP 22-11 Cody Rice (c/o Landmark Engineering and Design) requests pre-application review for a proposed 30-lot residential subdivision on an 9.9± acre parcel to create 29 new dwelling units located at 669 Essex Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).
• Continued from May 24, 2022: DP 21-05 Scott Michaud c/o O’Leary-Burke requests a discretionary permit for a 15 unit residential subdivision on a 10.4 acre parcel to create 14 new dwelling units located at 230 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).

Communication, Final Plans and Other Business

• Officer nomination
• Other Business, FYI: Public Comment Received Regarding Glaser Property. To date, a pre-application request (nor a specific plan application) has not been submitted.
• Final Plans review: DP 16-05.4 Amend Phase 1 of Cottonwood to change unit mix in Buildings B1 and C1 and change elevations to C1.

June 14, 2022 - Development Review Board

• HP 22-03 Paul Dickin and Susie Posner Jones request a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the slate roof with another material at 8099 Williston Road. The main gable roof is slate, the porch and addition roofing is asphalt shingles. This property is listed as the Aseltine House and is located in the National Register Historic District of the Village Zoning District. 
• DP 16-05.4 Allen Brook Development (c/o Al Senecal) requests a discretionary permit to amend Phase I of Cottonwood Crossing to change the residential unit mix in Buildings B1 and C1 (resulting in an increase in residential units from 42 to 49) and make changes to the elevations of Building C1. Located at 6180 Williston Road in the Mixed-Use Residential Zoning District (MURZD)
• DP 22-10 JC Properties LLC (c/o Jeremy Matosky) requests pre-application review of a proposed 5,000sf  office building, additional parking spaces, lighting and landscaping at 478 Blair Park Road in the Business Park Zoning District (BPZD).
• Continued from May 10, 2022 APP 22-02 Reed Carr appeals the decision of the Zoning Administrator set out in a zoning violation warning letter and administrator opinion letter dated March 18, 2022 issued to Village Associates LLC; pertaining to landscaping for ‘The Hamlet’ at Center Street, Day Lane, Madison Drive, Jakes Way, Seymour Street and Zephyr Road in the TCZD. 
  

May 24, 2022 - Development Review Board

• SITE VISIT AT 5:30pm: Pertaining to APP 22-02. Meet at corner of Zephyr Road and Day Lane. See uploaded packet for tour route & stops within the Hamlet. 

• DP 21-05 Scott Michaud c/o O’Leary-Burke requests a discretionary permit for a 15 unit residential subdivision on a 10.4 acre parcel to create 14 new dwelling units located at 230 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).
  
  
• APP 22-02 Reed Carr appeals the decision of the Zoning Administrator set out in a zoning violation warning letter and administrator opinion letter dated March 18, 2022 issued to Village Associates LLC; pertaining to landscaping for ‘The Hamlet’ at Center Street, Day Lane, Madison Drive, Jakes Way, Seymour Street and Zephyr Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD). Continued from May 10, 2022. Site visit May 24, 2022 at 5:30 pm. 
  
  
• Continued to a date uncertain: DP 22-08 Malcolm Willard requests pre-application review of a 2-lot subdivision on a 10.7acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit at 699 Nob Hill Road in the Agricultural/Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD).

• Final Plans review: DP 09-01.23 Construct urban park at Holland Lane and Market Street in Finney Crossing.

May 10, 2022 - Development Review Board

• APP 22-02 Reed Carr appeals the decision of the Zoning Administrator set out in a zoning violation warning letter and administrator opinion letter dated March 18, 2022 issued to Village Associates LLC; pertaining to landscaping for ‘The Hamlet’ at Center Street, Day Lane, Madison Drive, Jakes Way, Seymour Street and Zephyr Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD).
• DP 22-09 Nautilus Holdings LLC (c/o James Unsworth) requests a discretionary permit for site work (including a new depressed loading dock with retaining walls, utilities and alterations to the parking area and pavement along Wellness Drive), elevation changes to the building, and change of use from a fitness center to warehouse at 115 Wellness Drive in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW)
• DP 21-12 Grey Birch, LLC c/o Curtis Trousdale requests a discretionary permit to convert an existing commercial unit to residential unit in a mixed-use building located at 141-149 Knight Lane in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD).
  

May 3-7, 2022 - Green Up Day & Town Fair Activities
A quorum of the following boards may be present to pick up litter or participate in Town Fair: Development Review Board (DRB), Planning Commission (PC), Conservation Commission (WCC), Historic and Architectural Advisory Committee (HAAC)

April 26, 2022 - Development Review Board

• HP 22-02 Sean Myshrall requests a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a shed at 7786 Williston Road located in the Additional Review Area of the Village Zoning District (VZD)
• DP 20-23.1 CED – Twin State Electric (c/o Brandon Murphy) requests a Master Sign Plan amendment for 399 Shunpike Road (Lot 8 of the Robear Subdivision) located in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW)
• DP 21-20 Taft Corners Associates, Inc. requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 of a mixed use development on a 3.3 acre project tract. Phase 1 includes a 19,500sf grocery store and parking lot at the junction of Wright Avenue and Merchants Row and construction of an extension to Wright Avenue. Future phases include a multi-household residential building, urban park and construction of part of Trader Lane.  Located in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD).
• Continued from April 12, 2022: DP 20-18 Ethan Allen Homes LLC (c/o Chris Senesac) requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (60 residential units, road connection to Mountain View Road and Raven Circle, storm water system, and community amenities including building, pool, community garden, playground and parking area) of a 138 residential unit subdivision on a 30± acre parcel located at 1400 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD).
• Continued to May 24, 2022: DP 22-08 Malcolm Willard requests pre-application review of a 2-lot subdivision on a 10.7acre parcel to create 1 new dwelling unit at 699 Nob Hill Road in the Agricultural/Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD) 
• Other Business: Carroll Lawes Correspondence regarding traffic at Snyder/EAC April 8, 2022.

April 12, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 09-01.25 Snyder FC Commercial Properties LLC and Rieley Properties LLC request a Master Sign Plan amendment for ‘Building B' (Union Bank) of Finney Crossing located at 31 Market Street adjoining Zephyr Road and Williston Road in the Taft Corners Zoning District (TCZD).
• DP 22-07 Catamount Outdoor Family Center requests a discretionary permit for an existing parking and service area associated with the recreational use of the site at 592 Governor Chittenden Road in the Agricultural / Rural Residential Zoning District (ARZD).
• DP 10-34.5 Chittenden Solid Waste District c/o Sarah Reeves (Executive Director) requests a discretionary permit for a proposed access and scale house for the Organic Diversion Facility including an access road with scale, conversion of a residential home to a scale house, parking area, utilities and stormwater system located at 860 Redmond Road in the Industrial Zoning District East (IZDE). 
• DP 17-23.1 ILH LLC requests a discretionary permit to amend the location and size of a proposed crane enclosure, and relocate the batch plant both previously approved at 193 Industrial Avenue in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW).
• Continued to April 26, 2022: DP 20-18 Ethan Allen Homes LLC (c/o Chris Senesac) requests a discretionary permit for Phase 1 (60 residential units, road connection to Mountain View Road and Raven Circle, storm water system, and community amenities including building, pool, community garden, playground and parking area) of a 138 residential unit subdivision on a 30± acre parcel located at 1400 Mountain View Road in the Residential Zoning District (RZD). 

March 22, 2022 - Growth Management
Eligible residential subdivisions: 

• DP 21-12 Grey Birch LLC (c/o Curtis Trousdale), 141-149 Knight Lane
• DP 21-18 Snyder Group Inc, 133 Beaudry Lane
• DP 20-18 Ethan Allen Homes LLC c/o Christopher Senesac, 1400 Mountain View Road
• DP 22-01 Trinity Baptist c/o Randy Boardman, 300 Trinity Drive
• DP 22-02 Trinity Baptist c/o Randy Boardman, 425 Mountain View Road

March 8, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 22-06 Green State Realty LLC c/o Anastasia Gaina requests pre-application review of a proposed building, storage lot, parking area and access to Route 2 including regrading of the rear (southern) bank located at 4626 Williston Road in the Industrial Zoning District West (IZDW)

• Other Business: Pam Allen Comment Letter Feb 27, 2022 and Rebecca Ruiz Comment Letter dated March 1, 2022 regarding the Glaser Property and Windswept Farm. The Glaser's are considering the Specific Plan process to subdivide their 97-acre property at 1095 Old Stage Road in the Residential Zoning District. The Glaser's met with the Planning Commission on January 18, 2022 and March 1, 2022 to discuss a potential application. As of March 1, an application for Specific Plan has not been submitted. 

• Other Business: APP 22-01 Appeal of Certificate of Compliance CC 22-09 at 1505 Old Stage Road: Review of appellee’s landscaping plan.

February 22, 2022 - Development Review Board

• No applications submitted
• Communication, Final Plans and Other Business
  • Form Based Code Update
  • Volunteer Training 

February 8, 2022 - Development Review Board

• HP 22-01 Andrew and Angie Conforti request a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the windows at 23 Old Stage Road located in the Additional Review Area of the Village Zoning District (VZD).

• DP 10-34.5 (Changed from DP 22-05) Chittenden Solid Waste District c/o Sarah Reeves (Executive Director) requests pre-application review of a proposed access and scale house for the Organic Diversion Facility including an access road with scale, conversion of a residential home to a scale house, parking area, utilities and stormwater system located at 860 Redmond Road in the Industrial Zoning District East (IZDE).

January 25, 2022 - No Meeting

January 11, 2022 - Development Review Board

• DP 22-04 Chittenden Solid Waste District c/o Josh Tyler (Director of Operations) requests pre-application review of a proposed 10,000 SF administrative building, parking lot, utilities, stormwater systems, and on-site wastewater and a drilled water well at 694 Redmond Road located in the Industrial Zoning District East.
• DP 21-20 Taft Corners Associates, Inc. c/o JL Davis requests pre-application review of a proposed mixed-use development on a 2.34 acre project tract. This includes a 19,230 SF grocery store at the corner of Wright Ave and Merchants Row, extension of Wright Avenue, a future multi-household residential building, and an urban park located in the Taft Corners Zoning District.

Communication, Final Plans and Other Business

• DP 22-01 Trinity Baptist Church: Review of legal opinion
• Final Plans review: DP 09-01.23 construct building H (restaurant) at Holland Lane and Market Street in Finney Crossing (urban park not included in this Final Plans)
• APP 22-01 Appeal of Certificate of Compliance CC 22-09 at 1505 Old Stage Road: Review of appellee’s landscaping plan.