Planning Commission – Aug 25, 2026
- Where
- Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
What was decided
The commission reviewed updates to the planBTV New North End plan, including removing Starr Farm and Ethan Allen Park as Focus Arenas and revising the Urban Design Framework. Staff was directed to remove UD3 so parks and conserved open space would not be considered for housing sites. The commission also discussed a proposed CDO Amendment, ZA-27-02, for Overdose Prevention Centers, but took no vote to move it to a public hearing. Staff gave updates on planBTV 2050, including survey data and scenario planning progress.
Decisions recorded
- Commission directed staff to remove UD3, which would have allowed consideration of parks and permanently conserved open space at housing sites. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Terms used here
- Public Forum
- The time at a City Council meeting when residents can speak to the Council about any city matter.
Source
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