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Architects tell Selectboard proposed fire station lies in Winhall's fluvial erosion hazard zone; renovation and alternate sites discussed
Summary
Representatives from Goldstone Architects told the Selectboard that rebuilding the fire station would involve the fluvial erosion hazard (FEH) zone and river corridor per Winhall Flood Hazard Regulations; the board discussed renovating in place versus pursuing other properties and asked the firm to explore FEH amendment options.
Architects Jeff Goldstone and Jack Byar of Goldstone Architects met with the Selectboard March 19 to discuss plans for rebuilding the town's Fire Station. The architects explained that the preferred site is within the town's fluvial erosion hazard (FEH) zone and river corridor as defined by the Winhall Flood Hazard Regulations, which prompted discussion of alternatives including renovating the existing firehouse within its current footprint or pursuing other properties off‑site.
Selectboard Chair Stuart Coleman asked Goldstone to explore options with the firm, including whether the town could request an amendment to the FEH zone to accommodate a rebuild, or whether a different parcel should be pursued. The meeting record does not show a decision on siting; the board requested follow‑up with the architects.
