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Williston DRB approves CSWD MRF adjustments; construction permitting moves forward, tentative groundbreaking Nov. 13
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The Chittenden Solid Waste District reported Oct. 22 that the Williston Development Review Board authorized design adjustments for the materials recovery facility (MRF), reducing habitat disturbance and lengthening the approach road. Staff said clearing and a stormwater permit amendment are under review and that a groundbreaking is tentatively set
District staff reported progress on the Chittenden Solid Waste District’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) project and said the Williston Development Review Board (DRB) authorized the project to move forward following design adjustments.
“Williston DRB, did, authorize our project to move forward, which was fantastic,” a staff presenter said, thanking town staff for responsiveness and for working with the district on conservation commission concerns. Staff said design changes reduced the disturbed area slightly (from roughly 8.1 acres to about 7.5 acres), moved the approach road to the back of the property so it is longer (increasing queuing space and reducing traffic pressure on Redmond Road), and resulted in additional native tree plantings and an invasive species management plan.
Staff said an administrative permit application is under review to allow initial brush‑hogging and limited clearing; the district also filed an amendment to its stormwater permit, which is now a public‑notice matter. The district said these steps were timed to preserve the opportunity to begin work in the current construction season.
Staff told the board the district is planning a tentative groundbreaking ceremony for Nov. 13 at 11 a.m., timed as a kickoff for America Recycles Day activities. Board members are invited and asked to RSVP; staff said attendees could include the equipment manufacturer (invited from Oregon) and construction partners, and that the ceremony would be a short, roughly 25‑minute event followed by a photo opportunity.
Commissioners asked for a notional timeline of next steps to be included in the next board meeting packet; staff agreed to provide that timeline. The board expressed broad support for the progress report and appreciation for the staff and consultant work to reach the current permitting stage.
Staff said planting, lighting adjustments and a robust invasive species plan were part of the design changes and that the revised design reduced potential traffic impacts.
