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| Planning Commission |
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Although its members are appointed by the Select Board, the Planning Commission’s mission and responsibilities
are defined by State Statute. For details, see VT State Statute Title 24, Chapter 117, Sections 4321-4328
(available online at
http://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes). The role of the Planning Commission is to provide leadership and long-term perspective on community planning matters. This involves public outreach and feedback including holding public hearings, conducting surveys, holding forums, and educating the community about issues facing Hinesburg. The Planning Commission is a policy board that works collaboratively with the community, other municipal boards, and regional/state partners to help define and achieve Hinesburg’s vision as expressed in the Town Plan. The principal responsibility of the Planning Commission is to prepare and amend the Town Plan and the land use regulations (e.g., Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Official Map). Statute also empowers the Planning Commissions to:
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| Subcommittee on Contractor Yards Regulation Revisions
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| At the September 25, 2019 meeting, the Planning Commission discussed making zoning changes consistent with action item 4.3.5 of the Town Plan, “to facilitate the review/approval of new contractor yards that are compatible with the surroundings.” The Commission decided to form a subcommittee to research and work on this topic, and to bring a recommendation back to the full Commission at a later date. | |
| Planning Commission Members
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Chairperson: Maggie Gordon Vice-Chairperson: Meetings Held: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Location: Ground Level Conference Room, Town Hall |
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| Term Expires | |
| James Donegan | 802-488-0283 | 1/01/20 |
| Barbara Forauer | 802-482-2511 | 1/01/20 |
| Marie Gardner | 802-482-2579 | 1/01/21 |
| Maggie Gordon | 802-482-4216 | 1/01/21 |
| Vacant Seat | | 1/01/20 |
| John Kiedaisch | 802-482-3382 | 1/01/20 |
| Rolf Kielman | 802-482-3518 | 1/01/22 |
| Dan Myhre | 1/01/21 |
| Dennis Place | 802-482-2271 | 1/01/22 |
| Nine member Commission. Members serve four year terms | |
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