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Montgomery DRB approves short‑term rental at 2145 Gibou Road with safety and insurance conditions
Summary
The Development Review Board approved Bitnick Holdings LLC's application to convert a single‑family house at 2145 Gibou Road into a short‑term lodging establishment, imposing conditions on guest limits, insurance, safety equipment and registration with the State of Vermont.
The Montgomery Development Review Board voted 5–0 on Nov. 19, 2025 to approve Bitnick Holdings LLC’s application to change the use of a single‑family dwelling at 2145 Gibou Road (Parcel ID 33.064X) into a lodging establishment for short‑term rentals.
Agent Sarita Khan told the board the owner, Nicholas Dill, "wishes to rent the entire house which includes 4 bedrooms and a long driveway with lots of parking." Members pressed the applicant on safety and liability: Suzanne Wilson asked about consistent plowing for emergency and fuel access and John Kuryloski asked about egress windows; Khan said the applicant will complete the Vermont Department of Health short‑term rental safety form and verify required egress. Board member Barry Kade said he did not see explicit rental liability coverage in the submitted GeneralStar package and Khan said she would contact Mr. Dill to confirm coverage.
In a recorded deliberation the board attached conditions to its approval. Those conditions require a completed Vermont Department of Health Short Term Rental, Safety, Health and Financial Obligations form; a statement from the insurer confirming personal liability coverage for renters; a maximum of eight overnight guests (including children); a minimum of five parking spaces; a short‑term rental insurance policy; clearly posted house rules and the 911 location; required fire safety equipment (at least one fire extinguisher, smoke and CO detectors on each level and in each bedroom); no overnight camping or large events; quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.; compliance with Montgomery leash laws if pets are present; and registration with the State of Vermont for rooms and meals tax unless an online platform collects taxes.
Chair Parma Jewett said the board would issue a written decision within 45 days. The motion to approve, made by Mary Garceau and seconded (second not specified in the minutes), passed on a roll‑call vote: Parma — YES; John — YES; Sue — YES; Mary — YES; Barry — YES. The board recorded that the hearing record includes public notice postings (Nov. 3, 2025) and publication in the St. Albans Messenger on Oct. 31, 2025, along with a GeneralStar insurance package (coverage term 8/18/2025–8/18/2026) and property maps submitted as Exhibit A.
