South Burlington Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, South Burlington held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate), 6 deferred. Activity was up 21% compared to May (220 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Beta Technologies site plan amendment for grading/blasting at 154 Da Vinci Drive

Deferred.

Continued site plan application SB2615 of Beta Technologies Inc. to amend a previously approved plan for a portion of an approved 40.43-acre commercial master plan, including a manufacturing facility. Amendment alters grade for future construction and relocates utilities and landscaping. Board discussed blasting monitoring (seismographs within 250 feet), pre-blast surveys, blasting hours conditioned to 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and a restoration surety. Hearing was closed by voice vote for later deliberation; no merits decision made.

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Site plan amendment for Beta composites expansion at 530 Community Drive

Deferred.

PZ-SITE-2026-16 of 30 Community Drive LLC (Beta Technologies) to amend a previously approved plan for a 275,000 sq ft commercial/industrial building, adding a 12,735 sq ft general commercial expansion housing autoclaves, nitrogen tank/vaporizer, training facility, harness manufacturing, and machine shop. Continued to July 7, 2026 to allow board review of materials submitted day-of and review of safety/noise mitigation. Applicant committed to install industrial mufflers on autoclave exhaust and nitrogen tank emergency venting to meet 45-60 dBA at the property line.

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Beta Technologies miscellaneous application MS-2601 for grading at 154 Da Vinci Drive / 4016 Williston Road

Deferred.

Continued miscellaneous application MS-2601 of Beta Technologies Inc. to amend a previously approved plan for a 16,600 square foot motor vehicle focused commercial facility. Amendment alters grade for future construction on adjoining lot. Board discussed a surety of $300,000 total ($250,000 topsoil/seed, $50,000 pavement) for restoration, potentially broken out between two parcels, reviewed by Director of Public Works. Hearing closed by voice vote for later deliberation.

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After-the-fact outdoor storage approval at 1889/1891 Williston Road

Approved.

PZ-SITE-2026-14 of Crestonetti 2 LLC for after-the-fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 50,000 sq ft commercial building, designating a 4,500 sq ft area as outdoor storage at 1889 and 1891 Williston Road for storage containers and trailers serving four tenants. Approved by voice vote subject to a letter of determination from the Agency of Natural Resources regarding the river corridor.

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Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity final plat subdivision SD2601

Deferred.

Continued final plat application SD2601 of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity to subdivide an existing 36.2-acre lot developed with a single family home, barn, and tennis court into two lots (34.2-acre lot one and 2-acre lot two), demolishing existing structures to develop lot two under a separate site plan. Board discussed a condition requiring construction or cost-contribution of a connecting street tied to sale or subdivision of lot one or four, plus a water department comment on a 2-inch service line. Hearing closed by voice vote for later deliberation.

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Reconsideration of final plat SD2201 at 5 Johnson Way

Deferred.

Reconsideration of final plat application SD2201 of Brendan Connolly to amend a previously approved planned unit development of three lots by subdividing an existing 8.0-acre (stated 7.0-acre) lot developed with a single family home into three lots: 0.5-acre lot four, 0.5-acre lot five, and 7.0-acre lot one, to develop a single family home on each of lots four and five. Hearing reopened to accept new information that Sadie Lane is now a formally adopted city road following a landowner contribution to stormwater deficiencies. A garage-waiver decision text error was corrected (garage on lot five need not be set back eight feet, shall be side loaded). Hearing closed by voice vote for later deliberation.

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Certificate of occupancy for single and two-family homes (part of LDR 2606)

Deferred.

Staff recommended postponing the requirement for certificates of occupancy for single and two-family homes (part of LDR 2606) until the next round of amendments, citing capacity concerns with the upcoming Act 250 Tier 1A administration. Expected postponement of about one year. The remainder of LDR 2606 (removing zoning permit requirement for door/window size changes) moved forward.

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LDR Amendments 2602 through 2608

Approved.

Commission approved draft amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations numbered LDR 2602 through LDR 2608 with staff-recommended amendments, including lowered trucking-centric commercial thresholds (small 50,000 sq ft, medium 50-150k, large 150k+), clarified data center footprint language, an HSMU map description correction, performance bond language kept as-is, and removal of the zoning permit requirement for changing door/window sizes. LDR 2601 was split out and not acted upon. Passed unanimously (4 present commissioners; two absent).

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all South Burlington meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 54 instances
• commercial: 40 instances
• residential: 25 instances
• land use: 23 instances
• industrial: 22 instances

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 360% from May.
• Industrial came up 214% more often than May.

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