Agenda Welcome and introductions Overview of project Visual - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Agenda

• Welcome and introductions
• Overview of project
• Visual preference survey for

new development in the villages

• Debrief

Zoning Bylaw Update

• Major focus: Creating village districts and review

standards for South Hero Village and Keeler Bay

• Refine vision for villages
• Incorporate form based elements
• Many other items on the list to improve user

friendliness and conform to the Town Plan – see the Issues and Action Report

Form Based Elements - Defined

• Considers how development is designed and sited (form) as a higher

priority than how the development is used.

• Design and siting relate to how individual private properties will

interface with the public ROW.

• Standards are vision based and very prescriptive.
• May eliminate need for discretionary review for some development.

Village Character Assessment

• Define current character of designated centers
• Understand whether current regulations are

appropriate

• Understand what new regulations should require
• Consider as both a whole and on a site basis

what should be

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Designated Centers

South Hero Village Keeler Bay

Maintain – Limited Change

Maintain existing character and development - new development compatible with existing character, working landscape and important natural features.

Evolve – Some Change

Build on underlying strength and character. Promote changes that are incremental such as infill development, redevelopment, and streetscape improvements.

Transform – A lot of Change

Complete transformation, such as a strip mall, underutilized parcel or contaminated site. Undeveloped areas within walking distance of a community center may also be suitable for transformation into a new neighborhood.

South Hero Village Character

• Focal

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• ints: Merchants Bank, Apple Island Real Estate, Apple Farm

Market, Granny’s Attic

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Density: ½ acre per lot in historic district, 1 acre per lot outside. Relatively low density.

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Land Use se: Mixed use - 45% residential, 20% commercial, 20% mixed res/com and 15% public use.

• Build

ildin ing Footprin int Si Size: 2,775 square feet on average

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Storie ies: Mostly 1 ½ to 2 stories, with some single story.

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rientation: Mostly oriented to street with 20 to 30 foot building setbacks Curr rrent Zon

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ing: 1 Acre, no different than rest of town Curr rrent Zon

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ing: Mix, but no different than rest of town Curr rrent Zon

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ing: 35 feet max, stories not regulated, no different than rest of town Curr rrent Zon

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ing: 25 feet min Curr rrent Zon

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ing: 3,000 feet max (total)

Keeler Bay Character

• Focal

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• ints: McKee’s Restaurant, St. Rose of Lima’s Church and

Keeler Bay Variety

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Density: 1-2 acres per lot, relatively low density – lower than SH Village

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Land Use se: Mixed use - 3 residential, 1 commercial, 2 res/com, 1 public and 1 vacant.

• Build

ildin ing Footprin int Si Size: 2,500 square feet on average

• Storie

ies: 1-2 stories

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rientation: Oriented to street with 30 foot building setbacks Current Zoning: 1 Acre, no different than rest of town Current Zoning: Mix, but no different than rest of town Current Zoning: 35 feet max, stories not regulated, no different than rest of town Current Zoning: 3,000 feet max (total) Current Zoning: 25 feet min

Vision Statements and Boundaries What do you WANT your villages TO BE in 20 to 50 years? Work in progress…

South Hero Village Vision Statement

• Concentrated and compact so the rural areas can remain rural.
• Walkable and pedestrian friendly (includes parking to side or rear).
• Buildings oriented to public ROW with pedestrian scale landscaping

and lighting.

• Shops and services intermixed with homes and public uses (mixed

use).

• A variety of commercial establishments from retail shops to home

businesses, professional offices, and tourist services.

• Places for the community to gather for social and cultural events.

South Hero Village District Draft Map

Keeler Bay Vision Statement

• Concentrated and compact so the rural areas can remain rural.
• Walkable and pedestrian friendly (includes parking to side or rear).
• Buildings oriented to public ROW with pedestrian scale landscaping

and lighting.

• Focus on travel service oriented commercial uses mixed with

community oriented businesses and some homes.

Keeler Bay Village District Draft Map

Maintain – Limited Change

Maintain existing character and development - new development compatible with existing character, working landscape and important natural features.

Evolve – Some Change

Build on underlying strength and character. Promote changes that are incremental such as infill development, redevelopment, and streetscape improvements.

Transform – A lot of Change

Complete transformation, such as a strip mall, underutilized parcel or contaminated site. Undeveloped areas within walking distance of a community center may also be suitable for transformation into a new neighborhood.

Visual Preference Surveys – Real time results!

Does this _________ fit the vision for South Hero’s Villages? A) Not at all B) Somewhat C) Very much so We have not distinguished between South Hero Village and Keeler Bay. If your answer differs based on which village, answer for South Hero Village and tell us about this difference after voting.

Building Type

(building shape, roof type, stories, building entrance, window placement)

Building Scale

(size in relation to surroundings)

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Building Siting

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Franchise Design

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Residential

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Discussion, Debrief, Next Steps

Thank You!!