Town of East Montpelier

The agenda focuses on a discussion regarding village wastewater funding, ongoing collaborative work with the energy committee, and updates from various committees including the Capital Improvement, Energy, Resilient Roads, and Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission. The meeting also includes a report from the Zoning Administrator and the Development Review Board.

The 2026 East Montpelier Town Plan provides a framework and policy statement to guide future land use, infrastructure, and community decisions. It details the town's long-term vision, goals, and actions across key areas including community resources, public services, infrastructure, economic development, housing, and natural resources. The plan aims to translate community values into measurable outcomes, ensuring local priorities are recognized in state-level decisions and promoting continuous improvement until its expiration in June 2032. Top priorities include ensuring water supply capacity, updating land use and zoning for business growth, assessing housing needs, and facilitating planned unit developments.

The meeting agenda included a call to order, review of changes to the agenda, and public comment. Key discussion items focused on the Town Plan, specifically finalizing assignments for section work and determining the approach for sections requiring more than just data updates. A timeline for completing the Town Plan revisions was also scheduled for development. Updates were requested from the Grants Working Group, Capital Improvement Committee, Energy Committee, and the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission. The session concluded with reports from the Zoning Administrator/Development Review Board and adjournment.

This document serves as a public notice for the Town of East Montpelier Planning Commission's public hearing. The hearing is scheduled to present the "Draft 2026 Town Plan" and gather questions and comments from the public concerning the plan's proposed strategic direction.

The primary focus of the meeting was discussions concerning the East Montpelier Village Master Plan, specifically identifying a preferred scenario for boundaries and lot sizes, and planning for growth projections, both led by Eric Vorwald of CVRPC. The commission also addressed planning schedules, including the revised EM Village Master Plan schedule and confirming the next PC meeting date. Other topics included preparation for the East Montpelier Land Conservation Summit follow-up, an update on the East Montpelier Old LaPerle Farm Property Committee, and reports from the Zoning Agent/Development Review Board.