Planning Commission February 2, 2021 - Planning Commission Meetings 2021

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Planning Commission February 2, 2021

Meetings are open to the public.

When: 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Where: Zoom Meeting ID 158-006-871 (no physical location). Call 1-646-558-8656 or go to https://zoom.us/j/158006871

AGENDA

1) CALL TO ORDER

2) PUBLIC COMMENT

(items not on the agenda)

3) MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 2021

https://townofwilliston-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/eheymann_willistonvt_org/EdngPZawkMpDv3uNMSobTsgBSr1u34FDdwv8qhufw0VnKA?e=IC1IZ1

(*NEW* Make suggestions in the shared Cloud document using the “review” feature; see email for document password)

4) NOTICES FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS

(none)

5) SPECIFIC PLAN- 5190 and 5222 WILLISTON ROAD (CHIMNEY SUPPLY) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CHANGE FROM GATEWAY WEST & RESIDENTIAL TO INDUSTRIAL WEST

(review staff report and application materials)

WHEREAS the stated purpose of the proposed specific plan is to expand Chimney Supply, and

WHEREAS New England Chimney Supply (NECS) meets the definition of a Basic Industry (A basic industry is one that exports goods, services, and/or information from the region), and

WHEREAS the applicant has proposed a bus pull off and concrete pad as the second substantial benefit, and

WHEREAS the definition of substantial public benefit of WDB 9.2.2.3 references major infrastructure assets, and

WHEREAS Town Plan 6.1.3 Public Transportation states, “the Town will continue to support local public transportation agencies, including SSTA (Special Services Transportation Agency) and Green Mountain Transit (GMT), in providing service to Williston,” and

WHEREAS Town Plan 6.1.3.4 Build Bus Pull Offs states, “There are many locations where there are inadequate places for bus passengers to get on and off busses along the major roads in Williston, especially Williston Road and Mt. View Road. The town shall work with GMT to identify and build appropriate locations for pull off locations for busses along these routes.”

WHEREAS Green Mountain Transit (GMT) wrote a letter of support stating they were in favor of locating a bus pull-off in the identified location.

THEREFORE, in accordance with WDB 9.3.2 and 9.3.3, I ____________________, move that the Williston Planning Commission find that a tentative substantial benefit to the town [COULD or COULD NOT] result from this specific plan.

We [DIRECT or DO NOT DIRECT] staff to take steps necessary to hold a community meeting as described in WDB 9.3.3.

6) DISCUSSION: ANIMAL CONTROL, ORDINANCES, ZONING VIOLATIONS

Email from Ron Bomer

7) ADJOURN

UPCOMING MEETINGS

February 16 – Form Based Code Charette Publicity/ Preparation

For further information, please call the Planning & Zoning offices at 878-6704.

How to Participate: Due to COVID-19, town board meetings are being held virtually using Zoom. No physical space is required for open meeting law as of Monday, March 30, 2020. Zoom is free to the public and does not require registration or log-in. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:

1. Access Zoom for free on your computer or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/158006871

2. Call-in to the webinar: Dial 1-646-558-8656

3. Mail or email public testimony prior to the meeting (mboulanger@willistonvt.org; letters to: Town of Williston, c/o Planning Commission, 7900 Williston Road, Williston VT 05495)

4. Public WiFi is available from the parking lot and patio of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston VT 05495.

Accessibility: We invite you to contact us with specific accommodations that you need to facilitate your participation in the meeting. We will make every effort to honor your requests when they are made two days prior to the event. Contact Emily Heymann with questions about access at 802-878-6704 ext. 3 or eheymann@willistonvt.org. Voice and relay calls welcome.

Zoom Tips: It can take 5-10 minutes to download and connect to Zoom for the first time—so we suggest doing this in advance of a meeting that you wish to view or participate in. If you need help connecting to Zoom, please feel free to contact Emily Heymann, Planner, Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 PM at 802-878-6704 ext. 3 or eheymann@willistonvt.org

Click here for more information on the role of the Planning Commission and its members. Click here for the 2016-2024 Comprehensive Plan, the town's vision that guides the Planning Commission's project list and decision making.