TOWN OF WILLISTON

PLANNING COMMISSION

Agenda

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – 7:00 P.M.

Town hall Annex Conference Room, 7878 Williston Road

Virtual Location: Zoom Meeting ID 873 0175 0819 on www.zoom.us/j/87301750819 or 1-646-558-8656

Times are approximate and subject to change.

7:00 PM            CALL TO ORDER

7:00 PM           PUBLIC COMMENT (items not on the agenda)

7:05 PM           WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

7:05 PM           SHORT TERM RENTAL

                        Fact Sheet on Short-Term Rentals in Williston and Vermont

                        Survey Results Discussion

8:05 PM           VILLAGE ZONING DISTRICT AND BE HOME FINAL REVIEW  

                        Memo for 12-17-2024
Updated WDB Chapter 4 for 12-17-2024

• Draft BE HOME (and assorted other) Amendments
• Act 181 Complete Text

Draft Village Bylaw Amendments

• WDB Chapter 42 Village Zoning District
• WDB All Other Chapters Combined

 DOCUMENTS- Village and BE HOME Bylaw Amendments:  The versions for Selectboard Public hearing on April 1, 2025 can be found here. To avoid confusion and misuse, draft bylaw amendments are removed from agenda pages following the conclusion of a public hearing or informational session. Contact Planning & Zoning Staff to obtain copies of past versions.

8:30 PM           GRAND LIST HISTORY PRESENTATION

8:40 PM           CAPITAL BUDGET

                        FY 2026 Capital Budget for Review

                        Draft Comment Memo

8:55 PM           MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 2024 (public access PDF)

                        Link for Planning Commission to suggest edits (see email for password)

9:00 PM           ADJOURN

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

• December 17: Village Bylaw final review and schedule hearing; Library Strategic Plan;
• January 7: Regular Meeting
• January 21, 22, 23: Possible Public Hearing Date

For further information, please call the Planning & Zoning offices at 878-6704 or go to www.town.williston.vt.us and click “Public Records & Documents, then “Agendas & Minutes.” 

How to Participate: town board meetings are held in-person and online using Zoom. Zoom is free to the public and does not require registration or log-in. Public comment at this hearing is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:

1. Access Zoom for free on your computer or smartphone: www.zoom.us/j/87301750819

2. Call-in to the webinar: Dial 1-646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID 873 0175 0819

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)

Please note: 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. Zoom works best if you download the Web Client, but can be accessed from a web browser. If you need help connecting to Zoom, please feel free to contact Emily Heymann, Senior Planner, Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 PM at 802-878-6704 ext. 3 or eheymann@willistonvt.org