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Planning Commission February 1, 2022 -- Public Hearing Bylaw Amendments (Form-Based Code)

When: 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 

Where: In-person* and virtual participation options

  • Zoom Meeting ID 158-006-871 on www.zoom.us/join or call (646) 558-8656
  • Police Station Meeting Room*, 7928 Williston Road. 

    *Due to COVID-19, participation on Zoom is strongly encouraged. Masks are required indoors. 


AGENDA

Times are approximate and subject to change.

7:00 PM         CALL TO ORDER

7:05 PM         PUBLIC COMMENT

(Items not on the agenda)

-- BYLAW AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING –

7:05 PM          OPEN HEARING

7:05 PM          INTRODUCTIONS, Meghan Cope 

7:10 PM          STAFF REPORT, MATT BOULANGER

                        Staff Memo

7:20 PM          FORM-BASED CODE PRESENTATION, GEOFF FERRELL

Attached Document or FileTC_Complete_Code_1-8_Combined.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_1_Introduction__Definitions_PH-1_.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_2_Regulating_Plan_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_2_Regulating_Plan_Map_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_3_Building_Form_Standards_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_4_Architectural_Standards_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_5_Public_Realm_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_6_Parking__Loading_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_7_Building_Functions_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_8_Administration_PH-1.pdf  
Attached Document or FileTC_MAPS_ONLY_Regulating_Plan__Streets.pdf  
Attached Document or FileDraft_Official_Zoning_Map_-_Revised_12-22-21.pdf  
Attached Document or FileDraft_Official_Map_REV12-30-21.pdf  

Amendments to Existing WDB Chapters (Link to view-only cloud folder, no password)

 

7:30 PM          ADDITIONS & EDITS, Matt Boulanger

                       Staff Memo 

7:35 PM         QUESTION & ANSWER (Q&A)     

(No statements of position or opinion will be taken at this time. Help participants understand amendment process and establish the facts per WDB 8.2.6.2)

7:55 PM         TESTIMONY

(Statements are to address the merits of the proposed amendment. Public to state name and address for the record. Chair to set time limits as necessary.)

Letter received 2/1/2022 from Jeff Nick and Jeff Davis Re: Taft Corners Park and the Code

Concept Plan Received 2/1/2022 from Jeff Nick and Jeff Davis Re: Merchant's Row/Trader Lane Concept

 

 

8:45 PM          CLOSE OR CONTINUE HEARING

  (Two Options: 1) Close the hearing and transmit bylaw amendments to Selectboard, or 2) continue the public hearing to February 15, 2022)

8:55 PM         MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETINGS

(One motion for all 3 documents recommended; note: commissioners can review and vote on the minutes even if they were absent. Check email/spam folder for access code)

9:00 PM          ADJOURN


 

How to Participate: town board meetings are being held in person with the option to attend virtually 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: 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 hearing (eheymann@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.

 

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, Planner, Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 PM at 802-878-6704 ext. 3 or eheymann@willistonvt.org

 

 

 

 
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