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Council approves tax abatements and sign variance for Kent Road redevelopment including Sheetz and Chick‑fil‑A
Summary
Stowe City Council adopted three CRA tax‑incentive agreements for the Kent Road development and approved a contested signage variance for 4285 Kent Road, clearing major hurdles for a multi‑tenant project anchored by Sheetz and Chick‑fil‑A.
Stowe City Council on Sept. 25 approved three Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax‑incentive agreements for parcels on Kent Road tied to a planned mixed commercial development anchored by Sheetz and Chick‑fil‑A, and separately approved a variance for a large freestanding sign at 4285 Kent Road.
The CRAs grant 75% property tax abatements for 12 years for three parcels—Sheetz (Parcel 1), Chick‑fil‑A (Parcel 2) and two rear retail buildings (Parcel 3). Council also approved resolution 2025‑190 granting a sign variance for the Sheetz/Chick‑fil‑A development’s proposed 110‑square‑foot, 20‑foot‑tall monument sign despite a planning commission recommendation of denial.
Why it matters: The development team said the site carries unusual upfront costs—substantial demolition, a high volume of fill and a large outstanding tax arrearage—that affect feasibility. Approving the CRA agreements will reduce near‑term tax…
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