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Planning and Zoning Commission

Meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

7 members 9 meetings tracked 59% responsive → Latest Jun 15 History since Mar 2026
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Last meetings at a glance.
Jun 15 · Spirited › Jun 1 · Spirited › May 18 · Routine › May 4 · Spirited › Apr 20 · Routine ›
Community responsiveness
59% → stable
24 addressed · 7 partial · 16 unaddressed
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9 analyzed, most recent first
Monday, June 15, 2026
Strong resident turnout and near-unanimous opposition to the Chirico rezoning and firewood amendment produced the only split votes of the evening.
12 public comments 12 decisions 12 not addressed Spirited Zoning Change
Site plan with proposed building, setbacks, and existing structures
Monday, June 1, 2026
The meeting featured a large volume of public testimony, heated debate over legal definitions, and a split vote on procedural motions.
4 decisions Spirited Zoning Change
Monday, May 18, 2026
Zoning Regulation Amendment - Signage and Notification — Changes the legal standard for how the public is notified of significant land-use changes in the town.
6 public comments 5 decisions 1 not addressed Routine Zoning Change
Monday, May 4, 2026
The meeting featured high-volume public testimony with multiple neighbors raising complex technical and social objections to a single development proposal.
6 public comments 4 decisions Spirited Zoning Change
Monday, April 20, 2026
Shared Parking Regulation Amendment — Allows for multi-tenant rehabilitation by reducing individual parking requirements, potentially increasing density.
5 public comments 6 decisions Routine Zoning Change
Monday, April 6, 2026
The meeting featured high-stakes public testimony regarding housing density and infrastructure, resulting in a split vote on a major zoning amendment.
6 public comments 10 decisions 2 not addressed Spirited Zoning Change
Monday, March 16, 2026
Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) Implementation — High; impacts housing development (580+ units approved), energy efficiency, and long-term land use.
7 public comments 1 decision Routine Zoning Change
Monday, March 9, 2026
The meeting featured significant debate over housing density, multiple split votes on key amendments, and a failed motion to close a public hearing.
2 public comments 12 decisions Spirited Zoning Change
Monday, March 2, 2026
Hillstone Road Zoning and Housing Density — Potential shift from rural residential to high-density multi-family or cluster subdivisions, impacting traffic and local infrastructure.
3 public comments 3 decisions 1 not addressed Routine Zoning Change

Board ⁠members

Current and former members. Click to view voting record.
Margaret Brewer
50% attendance 2 votes
2Y
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Zachary Reichelt
100% attendance 3 votes
3Y
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Patrick Kennedy
100% attendance 5 votes
5Y
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Theresa Eich
50% attendance 1 vote
0Y 1N
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Eric Prowse
50% attendance 1 vote
0Y 1N
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Malia Hassan
0% attendance
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Chris Schoenberger
50% attendance 1 vote
1Y
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+ 5 former members
Arianna Larson Sarah Van Buren Robert Schanbaum Michael Seby Ariana Larson

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