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Development Review Board
Regular Meetings
- 6 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month
- Milton Development Review Board meetings are being held both in person and virtually using Zoom at this time. Zoom is free to the public and does not require registration or log-in. Public comment at meetings and public hearings held by the commission is welcomes and encourages using the following methods:
- Call-in to the meeting: Dial 1-646-558-8656, and enter Meeting ID and Passcode.
- Email Amanda Pitts with public testimony, prior to the meeting or hearing.
- Free Wi-Fi (no password needed) is available from the parking lot of the Milton Public Library at 39 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468.
- Email Cally Audet, Administrative Assistant, to request the Agenda Packet for the meeting.
Agendas & Minutes
The Friday before a Development Review Board (DRB) meeting, Planning Staff assembles the DRB’s meeting materials. This includes the:
- Agenda
- Staff Report
- Plans
- Draft minutes from the previous meeting
- Decisions to be signed
- Relevant memos from staff
We value transparency and make this available to the public on the Town’s website. It can also be viewed in the Planning Office.
Members
- Bruce Jenkins, Chair
Term expires: 2022 - Julie Rutz, Clerk
Term expires: 2022 - Mary-Alice Callahan
Term expires: 2023 - Scott Turner, Alternate
Term expires: 2025 - Alternate, Vacant
- Robert Brisson
Term expires: 2022 - Nick Smith
Term expires: 2023 - Henry Bonges, Alternate
Term expires: 2023
Overview
The Development Review Board (DRB) conducts public hearings and renders decisions on development applications subject to the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The Development Review Board fulfills the statutory role of an “appropriate municipal panel” as defined by the State’s Planning Statute in 24 VSA 117. The Board is compromised of resident volunteers appointed by the Selectboard according to the Town’s Charter. The DRB’s composition, responsibilities and conduct are defined in the Town’s Administrative Code Sub-Chapter 32 (PDF) and further defined in DRB Bylaws (PDF).
Off-the-Record Communication
Please note that the public may not speak with a DRB member about the substantive content of a pending application outside of a hearing. Off-the-record (Ex Parte) communication is prohibited, because it is an opportunity for one party to influence a decision maker outside the presence of other parties. When rights are at stake, this is a violation of due process, protected by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
If you would like to inquire about the status of an application or are interested in serving on the DRB, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 802-893-1186 or email the Director of Planning and Zoning.
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Amanda Pitts
Zoning Administrator / Health Officer
- What is development review?
- Which applications require development review?
- Who does development review?
- What are the regulations?
- What is at the discretion of the Development Review Board?
- What is the process?
- Does Milton do a pre-application consultation?
- How do I submit an application and what does it cost?
- How long does it take?
- Who can participate in a hearing?
- Where can I see the details of a proposal?
- Do I need to sign in?
- How does the Development Review Board conduct the hearing?
- How does the Development Review Board vote?
- How are decisions issued?
- What are the public notification requirements?