Development Review Board (DRB)


The Hardwick Select Board is accepting letters of interest for one open Development Review Board seat.

The DRB is a quasi-judicial board, which currently meets on an as-needed basis on the first and third Wednesday night of each month. Candidates are deemed qualified by being a Hardwick resident and by possessing a willingness to learn and to remain impartial in the interpretation and application of the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws.

Interested parties may send a letter or email to the Hardwick Town Manager, David Upson, Jr., at david.upson@hardwickvt.gov or mail to P.O. Box 523, Hardwick 05843. Questions may be directed to Kristen Leahy, Zoning Administrator, at zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov or by calling 802-472-1686.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD


The Hardwick Development Review Board (DRB) is responsible for ensuring all development in Hardwick is performed in compliance with the Hardwick Unified Development Bylaws.  The DRB is currently meeting as-needed on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

MEMBERS

  • Ruth Gaillard  (Term expires 06/30/2027)
  • Gillian D’Acierno  (Term expires 06/30/2027)
  • John Mandeville, Chair  (Term expires 06/30/2026)
  • Helm Nottermann  (Term expires 06/30/2027)
  • Kole (Term expires 06/ 30/2026)
  • Kate Brooke, Vice Chair (Term expires 06/30/2025)
  • Vacancy (Term expires 06/30/2025)

DRB AGENDAS, PENDING APPLICATIONS, DECISIONS & MINUTES


Video Recordings of DRB Hearings can be found here: DRB Video Recordings

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Development-Review-Board/2025-1015-DRB-Application-Bessette-Floodplain-Review/ 2025-1015-DRB-Application-Bessette-Floodplain-Review

Open 5.05 MB 2025-09-29 September 29, 2025 2025-10-24 October 24, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-0625-DRB-Application-Lucky-Sap-LLC-Conditional-Use/ 2025-0625-DRB-Application-Lucky-Sap-LLC-Conditional-Use

Open 5.41 MB 2025-06-05 June 5, 2025 2025-06-16 June 16, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-0625-DRB-Application-Buffalo-Mountain-Market-Special-Event/ 2025-0625-DRB-Application-Buffalo-Mountain-Market-Special-Event

Open 2.21 MB 2025-06-05 June 5, 2025 2025-07-18 July 18, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-0625-DRB-Application-2-Peas-in-a-Pod-LLC-Conditional-Use/ 2025-0625-DRB-Application-2-Peas-in-a-Pod-LLC-Conditional-Use

Open 2.7 MB 2025-06-05 June 5, 2025 2025-07-08 July 8, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-0507-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Michaud-Mixed-Use/ 2025-0507-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Michaud-Mixed-Use

Open 10.84 MB 2025-06-06 June 6, 2025 2025-11-10 November 10, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-0507-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Civic-Standard-Floodplain-Review/ 2025-0507-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Civic-Standard-Floodplain-Review

Open 10.69 MB 2025-06-06 June 6, 2025 2025-06-06 June 6, 2025
Development-Review-Board/2025-04-22-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Drown-Subdivision-Review/ 2025-04-22-DRB-Application-and-Decision-Drown-Subdivision-Review

Open 6.01 MB 2025-06-06 June 6, 2025 2025-06-06 June 6, 2025
2025-1021-DRB-Decision-OBrien.pdf 2025-1021-DRB-Decision-OBrien.pdf

Open Download Copy Link 5.22 MB 2025-10-28 October 28, 2025 2025-10-28 October 28, 2025
2024-1023-DRB-Decision-JP-Sons-Properties-LLC.pdf

Open Download Copy Link 3.75 MB 2024-12-18 December 18, 2024 2024-12-18 December 18, 2024
2024-0804-DRB-Decision-Civic-Standard.pdf

Open Download Copy Link 2.69 MB 2024-10-10 October 10, 2024 2024-08-28 August 28, 2024
https://hardwickvt.gov/government/planning-zoning-floodplain/development-review-board/?eeListID=1 0 8

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Zoning & Floodplain Administrator

Kristen Leahy
802-472-1686
zoning.administrator@hardwickvt.gov

Fall 2025 Office Hours

Please note: The Zoning office will be closed for the week of the Thanksgiving holiday – 11/24 to 11/28
Monday – 11 am to 1 pm
Tuesday – 8:30 am to 2 pm
Wednesday – 9:30 am to 2 pm
Thursday – 8:30 am to 2 pm
Friday – By Appointment
Saturday – By Appointment
Outside of daily stated hours, by appointment.