Town of Starksboro

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Town of Starksboro

Planning Commission

Notice Of Public Hearing

July 25, 2025

Proposed Bylaws

The Starksboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm at Robinson Elementary School to receive further public comment on proposed changes to Starksboro’s Land Use and Development Regulations. The purpose of the proposed changes are to comply with recent changes to State law, and to balance individual property rights with the needs of residents and the whole community.

This second public hearing comes after changes were made to certain sections, listed below, based on input received at the February 6, 2025 public hearing.

Copies of the proposed revisions, as well as a report on how the proposed changes comply with State Statute and the Town Plan, are available on the Town website (www.starksborovt.org), and/or by contacting Amanda Vincent (Town Administrator) at the Town Office or townadmin@starksborovt.org or 802-453-2639. Certain terms were updated simply for clarity throughout the entire document – i.e., non-substantive changes. A list of the section headings with substantive changes follows, as required pursuant to Title 24, Chapter 117 V.S.A. Section 4444 (b).

Sections warned for the February 6, 2025 hearing:

  1. Chapter 210. Use, Density & Dimensional Standards
    1. 210.A - Use table changes to uses
    2. 211.A - Density and Dimensional Standards lot size and setback adjustments
  2. Section 223 Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 223.A - Architectural Standards
  3. Section 233 - Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 233.D - Architectural Standards
  4. Section 243.C - Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 243.C - Architectural Standards
  5. Section 280. Flood Hazard Overlay District - removal of existing section
    1. Replace 280 with VT stand alone flood hazard bylaw
  6. Chapter 290 Recreational Opportunity District - Creation of overlay district
    1. 290 - Purpose
    2. 291 - Density and Dimensional Standards
    3. 292 - Allowed Uses
    4. 293.A - Special District Standards
    5. 293.B - Modifications
  7. Section 314 Application Requirements - removal of language and Brightness Comparison Chart
    1. 314. C - Application Requirements
    2. Figure 13 - removal of chart
    3. 314. D - Design Standards - adjustment of language
    4. 314.H - Pre Existing Lighting - removal of language
  8. Chapter 320 Performance Standards - clarifying edits and adjustment of language
    1. 321.A - Noise removal of Noise Standards Table & adjustment of language
    2. 323 Dust, Odors and Air Pollution - clarifying language
    3. 326 Traffic - removal
  9. Section 331 Stormwater Management - addition of language
    1. 331.A (1) - addition of language
  10. Section 342.A Home-Based and On-Farm Businesses - removal of language
    1. 342.A&B - removal of language
  11. Section 343 Cannabis Establishments - Added use
    1. 342.A-H - addition of section
    2. 342 - Additional conditions
  12. Section 344 B&Bs and Inns - removal of language
    1. 344.A - Removal of language 2&3
  13. Section 347 Recreation Facilities - New language & removal of language
    1. 347.A - adjustments of language
  14. Section 412 Inspections - clarifying edits
    1. 412.A - clarifying edits
    2. 412.B - clarifying edits
  15. Section 415 Minor Modifications to Approved Plans - removal of language
    1. 416 - removal of language
    2. 417 - removal of language
  16. Section 428 Material Changes to Approved Plans - removal of language
    1. 428.A - removal of language
  17. Chapter 510 Terms - addition of terms, clarifying language
    1. 510.C - 2-13
    2. 510.P - addition of term
    3. 510.R - addition of term
    4. 510.S - clarifying language

Sections with further changes based on initial feedback:

  1. Section 210 (Use table)
  2. Section 280 (River Corridor Bylaw added)
  3. Section 290 (Further information added to Recreation Opportunity District Purpose)
  4. Section 421 Noise - adjustment of language
  5. Section 447 - addition of section covering Private Landing Areas
  6. Chapter 510 Terms
    1. 510.C - addition of term

Notice Date – July 31, 2025

Town of Starksboro 

Development Review Board 

`Notice of Hearing 

 

Alan and Nancy Norris submitted a subdivision application (25DRB04SD) for sketch plan review of an Eight-Lot Subdivision located on a 84.89 acre parcel (ID 10815) 2798 VT Route 17.  The proposed subdivision is in the ASRR, LDRC and HDRC Districts. 

The Starksboro Development Review Board will conduct the hearing on May 8, 2025, starting at 7p.m. at the Starksboro Town Office with remote access (info below).  The application is available to review by request of the Starksboro zoning office. 

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) participation in this local proceeding is prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. 

Access via Zoom: Meeting ID :878 8416 6793 

Passcode: stk@drbl 

Phone 1-929-436-2866 

Passcode : 44885153 

 

Robert Karmin 

Zoning Administrator 

Date :  April 17, 2025 

Town of Starksboro

Development Review Board

Notice of Hearing

 

The Jerusalem Road Nominee Trust submitted a subdivision application (25DRB05SD) for sketch plan review of a Five-Lot Subdivision located on a 154.6 acre parcel (ID 10409) at 1901 Jerusalem Road.   The proposed subdivision is in the ASRR District.

The Starksboro Development Review Board will conduct the hearing on May 8, 2025, starting at 7p.m. at the Starksboro Town Office with remote access (info below).  The application is available to review by request of the Starksboro zoning office.

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) participation in this local proceeding is prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Access via Zoom: Meeting ID :878 8416 6793

Passcode: stk@drbl

Phone 1-929-436-2866

Passcode : 44885153

Robert Karmin

Zoning Administrator

Date :  April 17, 2025

WARNING

The legal voters of the Town of Starksboro, Vermont, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Starksboro Town Offices at 2849 VT Route 116, in the Town of Starksboro on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), at which time the polls will open, and seven o'clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business:

ARTICLE

Shall general obligation bonds or notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Town of Starksboro in an amount not to exceed One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00), subject to reduction by available grants-in-aid or other funding sources, be issued to finance the cost of removing and rebuilding Fire Station #2 and renovating and improving the School House (the “Jerusalem Community Center Project”), the estimated cost of such improvements being One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00)?

The legal voters of the Town of Starksboro are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee voting relative to said special meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

The legal voters of the Town of Starksboro are further notified that an informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Robinson Elementary School, 41 Parsonage Rd., in the Town of Starksboro at half past six o’clock (6:30 p.m.) in the evening, for the purpose of explaining the proposed improvements and the financing thereof. 

Adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of Starksboro duly called, noticed and held on April 4, 2025.  Received for record and recorded in the records of the Town of Starksboro on April 7, 2025.

Town of Starksboro 

Development Review Board 

Notice of Hearing

The Starksboro Development Review Board (DRB) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. to review the following application:

  1. Continuation of Application #24-501 requested by Kevin P. and Sandra E. Kelley for an amendment of previously approved subdivision #2012DRB-02SD on original parcel (F4171E) (Book 99, pg. 174) resulting in parcel 11097 for as built location of home and driveway (F4171W.4 -former Lot 5). The hearing review will be conducted pursuant to Sec 428 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations.  Parcel 11097 (F4171W.4) is a 7.3-acre parcel with frontage on Meadow Brook Dr. in the Agricultural, Scenic, and Rural Residential (ASRR) district. Application #24-501 is available for review at the Town Office. 

Zoom Meeting

Topic: Kelley DRB March 13

Time: Mar 13, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Interested persons may attend or send a representative.  Pursuant to 24 VSA § 446 (a)(1)(C) and 4471 (a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Zoning Administrator

Date: February 14, 2025

Town of Starksboro

Planning Commission

Notice Of Public Hearing

January 6, 2025

Proposed Bylaws

The Starksboro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm at Robinson Elementary School to receive public comment on proposed changes to Starksboro’s Land Use and Development Regulations. The purpose of the proposed changes are to comply with recent changes to State law, and to balance individual property rights with the needs of residents and the whole community.

Copies of the proposed revisions, as well as a report on how the proposed changes comply with State Statute and the Town Plan, are available on the Town website (www.starksborovt.org), and/or by contacting Amanda Vincent (Town Administrator) at the Town Office or townadmin@starksborovt.org or 802-453-2639. Certain terms were updated simply for clarity throughout the entire document – i.e., non-substantive changes. A list of the section headings with substantive changes follows, as required pursuant to Title 24, Chapter 117 V.S.A. Section 4444 (b).

  1. Chapter 210. Use, Density & Dimensional Standards
    1. 210.A - Use table changes to uses
    2. 211.A - Density and Dimensional Standards lot size and setback adjustments
  2. Section 223 Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 223.A - Architectural Standards
  3. Section 233 - Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 233.D - Architectural Standards
  4. Section 243.C - Special District Standards - removal of language
    1. 243.C - Architectural Standards
  5. Section 280. Flood Hazard Overlay District - removal of existing section
    1. Replace 280 with VT stand alone flood hazard bylaw
  6. Chapter 290 Recreational Opportunity District - Creation of overlay district
    1. 290 - Purpose
    2. 291 - Density and Dimensional Standards
    3. 292 - Allowed Uses
    4. 293.A - Special District Standards
    5. 293.B - Modifications
  7. Section 314 Application Requirements - removal of language and Brightness Comparison Chart
    1. 314. C - Application Requirements
    2. Figure 13 - removal of chart
    3. 314. D - Design Standards - adjustment of language
    4. 314.H - Pre Existing Lighting - removal of language
  8. Chapter 320 Performance Standards - clarifying edits and adjustment of language
    1. 321.A - Noise removal of Noise Standards Table & adjustment of language
    2. 323 Dust, Odors and Air Pollution - clarifying language
    3. 326 Traffic - removal
  9. Section 331 Stormwater Management - addition of language
    1. 331.A (1) - addition of language
  10. Section 342.A Home-Based and On-Farm Businesses - removal of language
    1. 342.A&B - removal of language
  11. Section 343 Cannabis Establishments - Added use
    1. 342.A-H - addition of section
    2. 342 - Additional conditions
  12. Section 344 B&Bs and Inns - removal of language
    1. 344.A - Removal of language 2&3
  13. Section 347 Recreation Facilities - New language & removal of language
    1. 347.A - adjustments of language
  14. Section 412 Inspections - clarifying edits
    1. 412.A - clarifying edits
    2. 412.B - clarifying edits
  15. Section 415 Minor Modifications to Approved Plans - removal of language
    1. 416 - removal of language
    2. 417 - removal of language
  16. Section 428 Material Changes to Approved Plans - removal of language
    1. 428.A - removal of language
  17. Chapter 510 Terms - addition of terms, clarifying language
    1. 510.C - 2-13
    2. 510.P - addition of term
    3. 510.R - addition of term
    4. 510.S - clarifying language

Notice Date – January 06, 2025

DRB hearing 10/10/24

Site visit at Kelley property on Meadow Brook Drive at 5:30 p.m.

Continuation of hearing from 8/4/24: Kevin P. and Sandra E. Kelley submitted an amendment of a previously approved subdivision #2012DRB-02SD application (24-501) this amendment requires site plan review and approval by the Town. The hearing review will be conducted pursuant to S.424 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations. Parcel F4171W.4 is a 7.3 acres parcel with frontage on Meadow Brook Drive in the Agricultural, Scenic, and Rural Residential (ASRR) district.

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) participation in this local proceeding is prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Access via Zoom: Meeting ID :878 8416 6793 Passcode: stk@drbl

Phone 1-929-436-2866 Passcode : 44885153

DRB Hearing 5/9/24

Jason and Heather Barnard submitted a subdivision application (24-401) for sketch plan review of a Two-Lot Subdivision located on a 11.6-acre parcel (E517L1AW.1) 4400 VT Route 17, South Starksboro.  The proposed subdivision is in the Low-Density district.  The hearing on the application will be help per Sec. 426 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations (SLUDR)

Continuation of site plan review hearing for Jennifer Austgen from March 14. 

The Starksboro Development Review Board will conduct the hearing on May 9, 2024, starting at 7p.m. at the Starksboro Town Office with remote access (info below).  The application is available to review by request of the Starksboro zoning office.

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §§ 4464(a)(1)(C) participation in this local proceeding is prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

Access via Zoom: Meeting ID :878 8416 6793 Passcode: stk@drbl

Phone 1-929-436-2866 Passcode : 44885153

Date:  April 10, 2024

DRB Hearing 3/14/24

Application #24-500 is a request by Jennifer Austgen for an amendment to a previously approved subdivision (DRB #2020-DRB-01-SDA) on original home farm parcel F4171E (Book 99, pg 174) resulting in parcel F4171W. As proposed, this amendment would allow a change in location of the building envelope on “Lot 4” (parcel 4171W.3) of the subdivided property. This amendment requires site plan review and approval by the Town. The hearing review will be conducted pursuant to Sec. 424 of the Starksboro Land Use and Development Regulations. “Lot 4” is a 1.9 acre parcel with frontage on Meadow Brook Dr. in the Agricultural, Scenic, and Rural Residential (ASRP) district. Application #24-500 is available for review at the Town Office. Contact the ZA for a copy of the application.


Zoom Meeting ID: 878 8416 6793
Passcode: 44885153

Interested persons may attend or send a representative. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in this local proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.


Nancy Boss
Zoning Administrator
Date: February 26, 2024

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Announcement

The Town of Starksboro is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying local hazards to aid in updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).

As mandated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, all municipalities are required to complete a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan every 5 years to qualify for FEMA funding should a disaster occur. The plan aids in identifying threats and hazards such as flooding, winter storms, power failures, pandemics, cyber-attacks etc. and then determine mitigation efforts that can aid municipalities in reducing risk and recovery from natural, technological, and human-caused hazards.

The Town of Starksboro has begun the plan update process and is accepting input from Starksboro residents to help identify hazards that impact your community. Please contact Rebecca Elder at rebecca@starksborovt.org or 802-453-8117 with any input or questions.  The current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found on the town website for reference www.starksborovt.org/emergency-management

Nov. 2024

Winter Parking Ban Ordinance

The winter parking ban for the Town of Starksboro takes effect on November 1 and remains in effect until May 15 of each year.

During this time period, it is illegal to leave unattended vehicles on public streets/roads.

This ban is regardless of weather conditions.

No person shall park or leave an unattended vehicle of any type on any street, town road, alley, lane, park, or public grounds in the town of Starksboro from November 1 to May 15 each year.

First offense is a written warning to owner of vehicle or left on owners’ vehicle.

Second/final offense is the vehicle shall be towed at the owner’s expense.

Owners who have a disabled vehicle or visitor(s) having to park on the public street during the “Winter Parking Ban” are asked to contact the Town of Starksboro Road Foreman to request short-term approval. Owners who have not received prior approval from the Road Foreman may be subject to a “Winter Parking Ban” violation ticket and may have their vehicles towed at the owner’s expense.

In order to be consistent, the Town of Starksboro will issue warnings for first offenses (per calendar year) to motor vehicle owners leaving their vehicles on public streets and/or public parking lots during the period of the Winter Parking Ban, even though it might not be snowing. Subsequent violations (during a calendar year) can result in the issuance of additional Winter Parking Ban violation tickets and could result in the towing of the vehicle in violation at the owner’s expense.

10/2/2023

SELECTBOARD

NOTICE OF VACANCY | August 25, 2023

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 961(a), the Selectboard of the Town of Starksboro hereby gives notice of a vacancy created by the resignation of Nancy Boss in the office of Selectboard member effective August 22, 2023.

The Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 963, will make an appointment to fill this vacancy at its regular meeting on Sept. 12 or 26. Letters of interest should be sent to the Town Administrator by Sept. 7, 2023 at 4:30 pm. The person appointed will serve until a town election is had.

CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE: Titles 17 V.S.A. § 2643 and 24 V.S.A. § 963 grant citizens the right to petition for a vote to replace the Selectboard’s appointee at a special town meeting. If a special town meeting is called, the newly elected town officer will remain in office for the balance of the unexpired term. If a special town meeting is not called, the Selectboard’s appointee will remain in office until the next annual town meeting.

To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition calling for an election for this office signed by five percent of the legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk prior to the next annual Town Meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION pertaining to this notice and its contents may be obtained by contacting Town Administrator Rebecca Elder at rebecca@starksborovt.org or 802-453-8117.

Dated this 25th day of August, 2023.

Koran Cousino, Selectboard Chair
John Painter, Vice Chair
Eric Cota
Carin McCarthy

PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF VACANCY

July 20, 2023

 In accordance with 24 V.S.A. § 4323, the Selectboard of the Town of Starksboro hereby gives notice of a vacancy created by resignation of Jeff Keeney and Alexsys Thompson in the office of Planning Commission member effective July 7, 2023.

The Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4243, will make appointments to fill these vacancies. Letters of interest should be sent to the Town Administrator. The person appointed will serve until the next town election in March 2024.

Communication should be sent to rebecca@starksborovt.org or PO Box 91, Starksboro, VT 05487.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2023.

Koran Cousino, John Painter, Eric Cota, Nancy Boss, Carin McCarthy

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

NOTICE OF HEARING

Peggy Zeno - Minor subdivision - 12/14/2023 at 7pm at the Town Clerk's office