Commission Members:
Luke Bennecker, Chair
Term expires 2029
Gary Root, Vice Chair
Term expires 2029
Victoria Arthur
Term expires 2027
Melanie Kehne
Term expires 2028
Rachel Seelig
Term expires 2027
Vacant Position
Term expires 2030
Vacant Position
Term expires 2030
The Planning Commission is responsible for writing a Town Plan and Zoning Ordinances, which are then reviewed by the Selectboard and ultimately placed before the voters for consideration. The Calais Planning Commission has 5 members, who are appointed by the Selectboard. Terms on the Planning Commission are four years.
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Office on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. All meetings are open to the public.
Currently, the Commission is working on the 2025 Calais Town Plan. They are also working with the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission to perform a Traffic Calming Study in the East Calais Village on Route 14.
Browse these projects to see more information and to provide input to the Commission.
Submit your comments to the Planning Commission at: calaisvtpc@gmail.com or by using this online comment form.
Current Calais Zoning Regulations & District Maps
Related Documents:
The SHROD Map
The SHROD Map can be viewed online here but must be downloaded to turn layers on and off.
To be able to fully utilize the map:
1) Download Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC [it is a free app]
2) Open the SHROD map and click the “save” icon to save it to your computer
3) Open in the Adobe Reader app
4) Use the legend and toggles to see various layers on the map.
Planning Commission Resources
View the current town plan along with additional resources here.
Planning Commission Public Hearing Recordings
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Archive
View the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes here.