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Commission accepts 927 Southford Road light‑industrial 'flex' site for review; one commissioner opposes

Middlebury Conservation Commission · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Engineers presented a 17‑unit, three‑building flex space proposal at 927 Southford Road; the commission accepted the application for review, with Peggy Gibbons voting against acceptance during the preliminary action.

Engineer Kade Courtois presented a site plan for Application #539 at 927 Southford Road proposing three light‑industrial buildings with a total of 17 units on nearly six acres. The plan calls for demolition of an existing dwelling and shed, placement of buildings roughly 50 feet from wetlands, 14.24% impervious area, and a landscaping scheme that includes ten evergreen trees and shrubs.

On proposal acceptance, Commissioner Joseph Martino moved to accept the application for commission review; Joe Bernardi seconded. The motion passed with Peggy Gibbons voting no. The acceptance permits the commission and staff to schedule inspections and draft conditions; no final permit was granted at this meeting. Ms. Gibbons did not provide a reason on the record for her negative vote in the minutes.