Planning Commission News
October 2024 The Planning Commission will not be meeting in November 2024. The next meeting will be on December 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will include a public hearing/listening session for the draft version of the Village Center zoning district, which has been proposed for East Hardwick.
September 6, 2024 The Select Board approved the proposed updates to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws on September 5, 2024. Updated Unified Development Bylaw – Adopted on September 5, 2024
August 7, 2024 The Select Board will be holding a public hearing on the proposed updates to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws on September 5, 2024 at 5 pm. Warning with further information.
June 12, 2024 The Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws (also known as the zoning bylaws or regulations) have been accepted by the Hardwick Planning Commission and forwarded to the Select Board for their public hearing. The Select Board Public Hearing will be held on September 5, 2024 at 5 pm. There will be a virtual option and an in-person option.
May 20, 2024 The Hardwick Planning Commission will be hosting a public hearing about the proposed amendments to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws (also known as the zoning bylaws or regulations). The hearing will be on June 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm on the third floor of the Memorial Building. There is a Zoom option available.
Planning Report for June 11, 2024 (pdf)
Proposed amendments to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws (pdf)
Current Zoning District Map (jpg) and Proposed Zoning District Map (jpg)
November 15, 2023 The Hardwick Community Planning Forum on November 14, 2023 included the following slides from Heather Carrington.
November 14, 2023 Community Planning Forum Slides (pdf)
HCTV video of the Community Planning Session on November 14, 2023 https://hctv.us/hardwick-planning-commission-public-information-session-november-14-2023/
October 19, 2023 The Hardwick Planning Commission is currently reviewing potential updates to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws. These changes would bring Hardwick into compliance with recent State statute changes and, hopefully, improve the availability of housing in Hardwick. Are you interested in hearing what types of bylaw changes are under discussion and consideration by the Planning Commission? Would you like to provide input? Heather Carrington, the consultant who is working with the Hardwick Planning Commission, will be at the Memorial Building (3rd floor) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:30 to present and discuss with the community. Join us at the Memorial Building or virtually.
September 29, 2023 The Hardwick Community Planning Forum on September 28, 2023 included the following slides from the consultant – Heather Carrington. A second forum will be held later this fall. September 28, 2023 Community Planning Forum slides
September 2023 The Hardwick Planning Commission is currently reviewing potential updates to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws. These changes would bring Hardwick into compliance with the recent State statute changes and, hopefully, improve the availability of housing in Hardwick. Interested in hearing what is being proposed? Heather Carrington, the consultant who is working with the Hardwick Planning Commission, will be at the Hardwick Town House on Thursday, September 28th at 6 pm to present and discuss the work in progress. The Zoning Administrator, Kristen Leahy, will also be present for questions and/or concerns. Join us at the Hardwick Town House on September 28th at 6 pm.
March 15, 2023 The Hardwick Planning Commission recently received a Bylaw Modernization Grant from the State of Vermont. The Planning Commission will be working with a planning consultant to review and update the Unified Development Bylaws. Stay tuned for more information!!
February 11, 2022 The Town of Hardwick will be voting on the question of permitting retail cannabis in Hardwick – Articles 20 & 21 on the ballot. The Planning Commission will be reviewing zoning implications of this vote after Town Meeting day. The State of Vermont has implemented a mandatory 500 feet buffer for properties that are adjacent or abutting school property. Both articles were adopted on March 1, 2022.
East Hardwick Planning Documents as of July 2023
The Hardwick Planning Commission has the following studies regarding East Hardwick:
East Hardwick Walk and Bike Safety Improvement concepts from Local Motion
East Hardwick Walkability Audit from the Hardwick Planning Commission
East Hardwick LVRT Trailhead Scoping Study
Cell Tower Information and AT&T Proposal Announcements
Please Note that the following information pertains only to the telecommunications projects which are required to send notification to the Hardwick Planning Commission. Article 19 of the 2022 Town of Hardwick Annual Town Meeting was adopted on March 1, 2022. The article states: “Shall the Town require its government to provide notice on its website to its residents when the Town receives notice that sources of radiation generated by cell towers/transmitters, Wi-Fi tower transmitters, and 5G antennas are being proposed for licensing and installation within the Town limits.” The Planning Commission does not receive information regarding limited requests (such as new antennas or transmitters). For additional information regarding projects as defined by Article 19, please visit the Town Manager’s web page. Right to Know – Hardwick, Vermont (hardwickvt.gov)
February 11, 2022 The Hardwick Planning Commission Chair, Dave Gross, has compiled a guide for Hardwick citizens. Helpful links are included. Tower Info Statement by Dave Gross – HPC Chair
February 25, 2022 New Cingular Wireless PCS (d/b/a AT&T) has filed a motion to dismiss their petition without prejudice. AT&T Motion to Dismiss – Hopkins Hill 21-3784 PET
February 1, 2022 New Cingular Wireless PCS (d/b/a AT&T) has requested an extension to the public comment period to March 1, 2022.
December 14, 2021 New Cingular Wireless PCS (d/b/a AT&T) has been granted an extension to the public comment period to February 1, 2022.
October 12, 2021 – New Cingular Wireless PCS (d/b/a AT&T) has filed a petition to extend the comment period to December 1, 2021.
September 14, 2021 – New Cingular Wireless PCS (d/b/a AT&T) has filed a petition to receive a certificate of public good to install a wireless telecommunications facility at 1190 Hopkins Hill Road, Hardwick. The petition is 21-3784-PET and has been updated to utilize the existing tower with no height extensions. Documents can be found at ePUC or at the following link: https://drmpllc.sharefile.com/d-sf9a65572088140fcb8b689933f1f567b
August 6, 2021 – Only the 60-day Advance Notification has been filed in VT PUC Case No. 21-1078-AN AT&T 1190 Hopkins Hill Road. Finalized site plans will not be issued until after a July 14th design visit with Hardwick Electric Department. New Cingular Wireless PCS closed the VT PUC Case No 21-1078-AN and instead filed petition 21-3784-PET which is referenced above in the September 14, 2021 announcement.
June 3, 2021 – No information, beyond the 60-day Advance Notification, has been filed in VT PUC Case No. 21-1078-AN AT&T 1190 Hopkins Hill Road by this date.
March 18, 2021 – Please Note that a new AT&T proposal has been forwarded to the Town of Hardwick. This is the 60-day Advance Notification for a Tower Extensio/Collocation. The link to the documents follows: https://drmpllc.sharefile.com/d-scc5e25ae85d144348779b6c92d1048ee
Further information regarding the Public Utility Commission CPG review of VT PUC Case No. 21-1078-AN AT&T 1190 Hopkins Hill Road will be posted electronically on the ePUC. The link to instructions on how to subscribe to a case in ePUC follows:
https://puc.vermont.gov/epuc-information/subscribe-case
December 9, 2020 – Please note that a Motion to Dismiss has been filed by AT&T in the Public Utility Commission CPG review. AT&T and their collaborators are withdrawing their application for a cell tower on Buffalo Mountain. AT&T Order granting Closure
The information regarding the Public Utility Commission CPG review of VT PUC Case No. 20-3175-PET: AT&T Hardwick 1061 Cooper Brook Drive can be reviewed electronically on the ePUC. The link to instructions on how to subscribe to a case in ePUC follows:
https://puc.vermont.gov/epuc-information/subscribe-case
Wetland Screening Tool
Wetland Screening Tool – The wetland screening tool was developed to help you navigate all the mapping layers which indicate a property may have wetlands on it. In addition to the Vermont Wetland Inventory Maps, the tool also screens for nearby hydric soils, wetland projects, wetland permits, wetland natural community types, and wetland advisory layers. The results for a given property are listed for you to see, with explanations of each layer and recommended next steps. You can also produce a map of the results. To get started, all you need is the 911 address or the SPAN number for an undeveloped property. This tool is recommended for realtors, potential buyers, town administrators, conservation commissions, and landowners. It is the best means of gaining a comprehensive view of potential wetlands on a property short of a site visit by a wetland professional, and understanding the layers you are looking at. You can find the wetland screening tool at https://dec.vermont.gov/
Regular Meetings
The Planning Commission meets at 6:30PM on the second Tuesday of every month. Currently, the Commission is meeting in person on the third floor of the Memorial Building. There is a Zoom option available at each meeting.
Duties
Determining and executing projects related to The Town Plan and alterations to the Zoning Bylaws.
Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws – September 5, 2024 Current Version. Updated version became available on September 26, 2024
Hardwick Municipal Plan – 2019 Original (pdf)
Hardwick 2019 Plan Maps (pdf)
Members
- Ken Davis, Vice-Chair (Term expires 6/30/2026)
- Dave Gross, Chair (Term expires 6/30/2025)
- Jim Lewis (Term expires 06/30/2027)
- Bud Stevens (Term expires 6/30/27)
- Michael Haveson (Term expires 6/30/2027)
- Larry Fliegelman (Term expires 6/30/2025)
- Shari Cornish (Term expires 6/30/2026)
- Kole, First Alternate (Term expires 6/30/26)
- Gillian D’Acierno, Second Alternate (Term expires 6/30/26)
2024 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
2024 10 08 HPC DRAFT Meeting Minutes
2024 09 10 HPC Meeting Minutes
August 13, HPC Meeting Minutes
Long Term Community Recovery Process
2023 and 2024 Floodplain Projects
July 9, 2024 HPC Meeting Minutes
LVRT Loop Recommendations DRAFT
Long Term Community Recovery Plan – Example
Floodplain projects after July 2023
June 11, 2024 HPC Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2024 HPC Public Hearing Minutes
Hearing Notice for June 11, 2024 (pdf)
Planning Report for June 11, 2024 (pdf)
Proposed amendments to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws (pdf)
Current Zoning District Map (jpg) and Proposed Zoning District Map (jpg)
Draft updates to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws
March 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Directed Amendments
Unified Development Bylaws with Proposed Changes
February 13, 2024 Meeting Minutes
3-4-50 Vermont by Vermont Department of Health
January 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes Proposed changes to the Flood Hazard Area Overlay Zoning Bylaws
2023 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
December 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes Zoning Bylaw Suggestions of Change (Align with HOME Act)
Short term rental ordinance or zoning bylaw?
November 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Memorandum from Heather Carrington Hardwick Bylaw Comparison with Z4GN
Retail Cannabis School Buffer Original Map of the Hardwick Elementary School Buffer
September 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Draft slides for the Public Forum Sign Options Industrial Zoning District recommendation
August 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Memorandum from Heather Carrington Hardwick Bylaw Comparison with Z4GN in the CR
Memorandum from Heather Carrington Hardwick Bylaw Comparison with Z4GN in the VN Act 47 as enacted Effective Date Amendments to Act 47 DHCD Overview of Act 47
Topic Overview from Heather Carrington Minimum Lot Size Non-Conforming Parcels in the HMU Hardwick Bylaw Comparison with Z4GN in the HMU
6 Month Work Plan Hardwick Bylaw Modernization Memo for May 2023 Central Business District Analysis
April 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Hardwick – LVRT Connnector Loop Proposal
March 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes EV Charger Information RFP Designated Downtown Map Phase 1 Answers
2022 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
December 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes
East Hardwick Walk/Bike Safety Improvement Concepts from Local Motion. Buffalo Mountain Market parking plan Hardwick Inn parking photo Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Recommendations
November 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes
East Hardwick Walk/Bike Safety Improvement Concepts from Local Motion. VHIP Program Overview VHIP – HUD Fair Market Value
August 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2022 CDC Report – Attachment
August 9, 2022 Public Hearing Minutes
July 2022 The Hardwick Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing by Zoom on August 9, 2022 to discuss proposed Zoning bylaw changes to the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws.
HPC Reporting Form for Municipal Bylaw Amendments
Proposed Zoning District Amendment
Zoning Map of Hardwick for Reference
July 12, 2022 HPC Minutes 1) East Hardwick Audit – DRAFT 2) Comments on draft Audit 3) Proposed Bylaw Updates 4) Local Motion Legislative Update 5) Lamoille Housing update 6) Form-based code vs Traditional Zoning
May 10, 2022 HPC Minutes 1) Proposed Bylaw Updates 2) Map of proposed zoning districtment amendment
March 8, 2022 HPC Minutes PDFs for Minutes: 1) Article 20 & 21 and Discussion 2) Hardwick Elem 500′ Cannabis Exclusion Map 3) Hazen 500′ Cannabis Exclusion Map 4) Current Accessory Dwelling zoning bylaw with proposed language 5) Topics of Reform – ADUs 6) Article 19 in the 2022 Town Meeting Ballot 7) Tower Info Statement by Dave Gross – HPC Chair 8) AT&T Motion to Dismiss – Hopkins Hill 21-3784 PET
February 8, 2022 HPC Minutes 1) Municipal Guidance from the Cannabis Control Board 2) Stowe PC zoning questions 3) cannabis_control_commissionsqa 4) Planning for Retail Cannabis 5) Retail Cannabis from VLCT
The January 11, 2022 Meeting was canceled due to the medical leave of the Zoning Administrator.
2021 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- December 14, 2021 HPC DRAFT Minutes Hardwick ST BP21(3) (TH-3 21P344) as 22 VSA 14 NAE
- November 9, 2021 HPC Minutes Letter for New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC at Hopkins Hill – EPUC Main Street Audit DRAFT Mill Street Audit DRAFT
- October 12, 2021 HPC Minutes PDFs for Minutes: 1.) Town Notice regarding Bayley Hazen Road 2) Meeting Minutes from September 17 with DuBois & King 3) Hearing Notice for Woodbury Town Plan 4) Woodbury Town Plan Information 5) Natural Resources Inventory 6)West Church Street Audit DRAFT 7) Crossing Treatment Guidelines January_2015 8)Petition for 21-3784-PET 9) 7.Notice of Filing of Petition and Certificate of Service (1) 10) 21-3784 Project Narrative – Limited Size and Scope Hopkins Hill 11) ATT-JD-03.Site Plan. Hardwick
- September 14, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) Responses from D&K to HPC inquiries
- August 10, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) Hardwick Bike & Ped Safety Walk Through Meeting Minutes 2) z19v425_Preliminary Plans 3) Summary Report for Hardwick Bridge Revival Workshop
- July 13, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) Final Recommendations with VTRANs comments 2) DuBois & King Parking Space Evaluation
- June 8, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) Kalmar letter 5-18-21 (pdf) 2) Kelty email 5-19-21 (pdf) 3) Ruskin email 5-20-21 (pdf) 4) Original Cloud Alliance order from PUC – June 2011 (pdf) 5) Select Board Meeting-March 17, 2011 (pdf) 6) Select Board Meeting-Aril 07, 2011 (pdf)
- May 18, 2021 HPC Minutes 1.) Concerns of Neighbors – Hopkins Hill project (pdf) 2)Speed Humps (pdf) 3)Work with the Conservation Commission (pdf)
- April 13, 2021 HPC Minutes 1.Narrative.Hardwick 2) Exhibit A AT&T Hardwick Statement of Rights and Opportunities 3.) Exhibit B AT&T Hardwick Propagation Maps 4.) Exhibit C AT&T Hardwick Site Plans 5.) Exhibit D AT&T Hardwick Viewshed Analysis and Photographic Simulations 6.) Exhibit E AT&T Hardwick LOA Cloud Alliance 7.) Additional Information for the Inn by the River project 8) Kelty Comments re AT&T
- AT&T power point presentation for April 13, 2021 – https://drmpllc.sharefile.com/d-s83fdccf344064cb482ad217a45a620f7
- March 9, 2021 HPC Minutes
- February 9, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) Inn by the River application for a certificate of public good 2) Pedestrian Bridge update 3) Letter of support Template 4) Compact Residential District 5) Hardwick Zoning Committee 12.08.2020 6) Zoning District Map
- January 12, 2021 HPC Minutes 1) AT&T Response to Motion to Dismiss – HPC – 2020 2) AT&T Order granting Closure 3) BetterConnections_LetterofIntentFY21 (Hardwick DRAFT) 4) Cannabis Question for the HPC 5) VT-Act-164-Fact-Sheet-1201020-Updated-V21 6) Rural Residential District 7) Inn by the River Proposed net-meter project 45-day notice
2020 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- December 8, 2020 HPC Minutes 1) Emails to HPC – 12-8-20 2) Gregonis Filing – 12-8-20 3) Motion to Dismiss – Gregonis 12-8-20 4) Rinkers Supreme Court Decision – 12-8-20 5) Hutchins Study
- November 23, 2020 HPC Minutes 1) ATT.Hardwick.Tolling.Agreement.Letter.11.20.2020 FINAL 2) L. & W. Renaud Letter to HPC 3) Hardwick Planning Commission – Suzanna Jones 4) E Court decision-Rinkers 5) Entry Order – Rinkers Tower 6) Town Plan language re At&t tower 7) AT&T cell tower request information – https://drmpllc.sharefile.com/d-se1941d4423b4465a
- November 10, 2020 HPC Minutes StatutoryChanges2020 CPR-Z4GN-Guide-Final-web Letter to SB 10 15 20 ped traffic task force
- October 13, 2020 HPC Minutes
- September 16, 2020 HPC Minutes Town Manager Update
- August 11, 2020 HPC Minutes
- July 14, 2020 HPC Minutes Recommendations for Select Board – Complete Set
- June 9, 2020 HPC Minutes
- March 10, 2020 HPC Minutes Additions to HPC Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2020
- February 11, 2020 HPC Minutes
- January 14, 2020 HPC Minutes
2019 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- December 10, 2019 HPC Minutes
- November 5, 2019 HPC Minutes
- October 8, 2019 HPC Minutes
- September 27, 2019 HPC Minutes Downtown
- September 10, 2019 HPC Minutes Encore Solar Hardwick VT15 Transportation Assessment
- September 3, 2019 Public Hearing Minutes -Municipal Plan update Municipal Plan comments DRAFT 2019 Town Plan Hardwick plan maps HPC Report for Municipal Plan Update – 9-3-19 Solicitation for Comments – 9-3-19
- August 13, 2019 Public Hearing Minutes – Zoning Bylaw update August 13, 2019 HPC Minutes August 13, 2019 Public Hearing for Bylaw Amendment – Hearing Notice for Bylaw Amendment – August 13, 2019 Zoning Bylaw Amendment – August 2019 PC Reporting Form for Bylaw -08-13-19
- July 30, 2019 HPC Minutes
- July 9, 2019 HPC Minutes
- June 25, 2019 HPC Minutes Davis Solar 45 Day Power Sports letter
- May 14, 2019 Public Meeting Minutes Hearing Notice for Bylaw Amendment – May 14, 2019 Zoning Bylaw Change – 2019 Full Context
- May 14, 2019 HPC Minutes
- April 1, 2019 HPC Minutes
- March 12, 2019 HPC Minutes Yellow Barn Project – Draft Parklet – Supporting Documentation Zoning Bylaw Change – 2019
- January 8, 2019 HPC Minutes Review of Zoning Boundary change to Route 15 W Comparing CR & HMU Comparing RR & HMU
2018 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- December 11, 2018 HPC Minutes Conservation Commission Proposal
- October 9, 2018 HPC Minutes Town Plan abbreviated Gates & Rivard request to HPC Rivard & Gates proposal 2018
- September 11, 2018 HPC Minutes
- August 14, 2018 HPC Minutes 2019 Hardwick Plan – 2018 Editing Planning-for-prevention_Final
- July 10, 2018 HPC Minutes Kingdom Roads – Safer Walking and Biking in Craftsbury, Greensboro, Hardwick and Barton Vermont Hardwick VT15 Transportation Assessment Pollinator Friendly
- June 12, 2018 HPC Minutes
- May 8,https://hardwickvt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/July-10-2018-PC-Agenda.pdf 2018 HPC Minutes
- April 10, 2018 HPC Minutes Novus Hardwick Solar, LLC – Notice prior to seeking CPG
- February 13, 2018 HPC Minutes What Places do You Love
- Town of Hardwick Solar Project – Notice prior to seeking CPG
- January 9, 2018 HPC Minutes
2017 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- November 14, 2017 HPC Minutes
- October 10, 2017 HPC Minutes HPC Minute attachments for October 10, 2017
- September 12, 2017 HPC Minutes
- August 8, 2017 HPC Minutes
- August 8, 2017 HPC Minutes – Public Hearing
- July 11, 2017 HPC Minutes
- June 13, 2017 HPC Minutes Nisbet Request
- May 22, 2017 HPC Minutes Sutton Bylaw overview
- April 11, 2017 HPC Public Meeting Minutes
- March 28, 2017 HPC Minutes
2016 Agendas & Minutes (PDF files)
- December 13 2016 HPC Minutes performance-standards
- november-8-2016-hpc-minutes notes-from-draft-tactical-basin-plan
- october-11-2016-hpc-minutes state-model-4 River Corridor – Img002
- october-11-2016-hpc-minutes-public-hearing
- September-13-2016-hpc-minutes Hardwick_UDB_09-13-16
- August 9, 2016 HPC Minutes
- July 12, 2016 HPC Minutes
- June 28, 2016 HPC Minutes Article1and2.Proposed.Part.6.28.16 Article4.Proposed.Part.6.28.16 Article7.Proposed.6.28.16
- May 10, 2016 HPC Minutes Title 10, Chapter 21 Local Act 250 Review
- April 12, 2016 HPC Minutes Burlington Bylaws-Signs
- March 8, 2016 HPC Minutes
- February 9, 2016 HPC Minutes
- January 11, 2016 HPC Minutes
2015 Minutes (PDF files)
- 12-8-2015 HPC Minutes
- 12-01-2015 HPC Minutes
- 11-10-2015 HPC Minutes
- 10-13-2015 HPC Minutes
- 09-08-2015 HPC Minutes
- 08-11-2015 HPC Minutes
- 07-14-2015 HPC Minutes
- 06-09-2015 HPC Minutes
- 05-12-2015 HPC Minutes
- 04-14-2015 HPC Minutes
- 04-02-2015 HPC Minutes
- 02-10-2015 HPC Minutes
- 01-13-2015 HPC Minutes