Historic Multifamily Redevelopment & LIHTC Consulting | Bennington County, Vermont
Providing comprehensive development consulting services for the historic rehabilitation of a prominent vacant historic building in Bennington County, Vermont. The project will return the structure to its original 11-unit configuration as a high-quality affordable multifamily rental community, with exploration of additional attic units.
Key Contributions:
- Conducted site and zoning feasibility analysis confirming strong support in the Village Residential District with Historic Design Review Overlay, including confirmation of public water/sewer capacity and no obvious fatal flaws.
- Leading full braided funding and incentive strategy centered on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) with historic bonus points, Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (20%), state historic preservation resources, VHIP, VHCB, Downtown/Village Center Tax Credits, municipal tax stabilization, and additional stackable housing and energy efficiency incentives.
- Preparing pre-application strategy, historic compatibility narratives, DRB/Historic Design Review package, and coordination for zoning permit, attic expansion feasibility (sprinklers, egress, structural), and pre-application meetings with VHFA, Public Works, Fire Department, and other agencies.
- Managing overall pre-development pathway including incentive screening, agency coordination, and support between owner/developer, architect, and historic preservation consultant to maximize credits and position the project competitively for funding rounds.
Zoning, Subdivision & Act 250 Consulting | Windham County, Vermont
Providing early-stage zoning, subdivision, and Act 250 feasibility support for a market-rate residential subdivision project promoting responsible development. The project involves subdividing the property into buildable lots, constructing a new access road, and preparing the lots for sale.
Key Contributions:
- Conducted comprehensive zoning and subdivision feasibility analysis under local regulations, confirming good potential.
- Delivered detailed Act 250 and Act 181 trigger analysis and regulatory roadmap, including support for obtaining a Jurisdictional Opinion (JO) if needed.
- Performing environmental due diligence including review of wetlands, wildlife corridors, protected species, river corridors, and stream buffers.
- Preparing pre-application strategy, conceptual subdivision layout support (road alignment and lot configuration), and early coordination with the Zoning Administrator to confirm process and requirements.
- Coordinating with state and local agencies for wastewater, water supply, and road access permits while supporting the client’s surveyor and engineer.
- Building full Zoning Permit and Subdivision application materials with DRB support as needed.
Multifamily Adaptive Reuse & Zoning Support Project | Bennington County, Vermont
Supporting zoning, site plan preparation, and permitting for a multifamily adaptive reuse and expansion project in a Mixed-Use District in Bennington County, Vermont. This project plans for a mix of market rate housing, affordable housing, and a large percent of active senior housing in a high-housing need area.
Key Contributions:
- Conducted comprehensive zoning feasibility analysis confirming compliance with dimensional standards, lot coverage, parking, and mixed-use requirements with no major variances anticipated.
- Prepared conceptual site plans for building conversions, driveway reconfiguration, and parking layout.
- Developing full DRB Site Plan Review application package, including narratives, drawings coordination, and historic compatibility review.
- Coordinating pre-application meetings with municipal departments (Planning, Public Works/Wastewater) to confirm capacity and remove uncertainties.
- Building a stacked funding and incentive strategy leveraging historic tax credits, VHIP, VHCB, Efficiency Vermont, municipal tax stabilization, and other housing development tools.
- Providing ongoing permitting coordination and support between owner/developer, and regulatory authorities.
Inn Expansion – Post-Approval Permitting & Compliance | Windham County, Vermont
Providing post-approval permitting and compliance support for the expansion of an existing inn in Windham County, Vermont. The project adds five new cabins through targeted regulatory coordination and incentive optimization.
Key Contributions:
- Submitted formal Act 250 Jurisdictional Opinion (JO) request, including historical research of legacy permits and master plan context.
- Conducting stormwater screening through VT Permit Navigator and preparing required ANR documentation or exemptions.
- Coordinating wastewater and potable water supply permitting with the client’s engineer and local fire district to achieve final zoning effectiveness.
- Preparing and submitting municipal tax stabilization application this town offers "to encourage businesses to build or expand".
- Managing Efficiency Vermont energy modeling review and incentive applications for high-performance upgrades on the new cabins.
Zoning & Shoreland Compliance Project | Windham County, Vermont
Supporting full regulatory resolution for a lakeside residential improvement project under a Notice of Violation (NOV) in Windham County, Vermont.
Key Contributions:
- Conducted detailed site assessments, photo documentation, and evidence collection to establish accurate existing and proposed conditions.
- Developed and submitted multiple iterations of a complex Vermont DEC Shoreland Individual Permit application, including precise impervious surface recalculations (reduced from >50% to <30%), multi-page color-coded site plans with overlays, 10-ft buffers, no-mow zones, and Best Management Practices.
- Performed extensive site plan revisions incorporating survey data, landscape integration, and all DEC feedback.
- Provided direct technical support to the builder during Development Review Board (DRB) hearings.
- Ongoing coordination with DEC Shorelands staff and local Zoning Administrator to advance compliance.
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