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555 Oak Hill Road, Williston, VT
2004 Williston Road, South Burlington VT 05403 | www.preferredpropertiesvt.com | Phone: (802) 862-9106 | Fax: (802) 862-6266
Curtis Trousdale,Owner, Broker, Realtor
Cell: [email protected]
PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, NOT INTENDED AS AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION
Allen Brook
Proposed
Home Site
Power Pole
63.92+/-
Acres
Proposed Leach
Field
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only and was created from other sources that may or may not contain errors or otherwise be reliable. This map and data shouldnot be used for navigation and may not reflect recent construction, logging or other commercial activity on the property. Measurements, distances and areas may not be accu-rate. Preferred Properties encourages all buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence and to not rely on this information. We will not be responsible for decisions andoffers made from this information. SOURCE: TOWN OF WILLISTON
555 Oak Hill Rd - Williston
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only and was created from other sources that may or may not contain errors or otherwise be reliable. This map and data shouldnot be used for navigation and may not reflect recent construction, logging or other commercial activity on the property. Measurements, distances and areas may not be accu-rate. Preferred Properties encourages all buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence and to not rely on this information. We will not be responsible for decisions andoffers made from this information. SOURCE: AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
555 Oak Hill Rd - Williston
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only and was created from other sources that may or may not contain errors or otherwise be reliable. This map and data shouldnot be used for navigation and may not reflect recent construction, logging or other commercial activity on the property. Measurements, distances and areas may not be accu-rate. Preferred Properties encourages all buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence and to not rely on this information. We will not be responsible for decisions andoffers made from this information. SOURCE: AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
555 Oak Hill Rd - Williston
DISCLAIMER: This map is for general reference only and was created from other sources that may or may not contain errors or otherwise be reliable. This map and data shouldnot be used for navigation and may not reflect recent construction, logging or other commercial activity on the property. Measurements, distances and areas may not be accu-rate. Preferred Properties encourages all buyers and agents to perform their own due diligence and to not rely on this information. We will not be responsible for decisions andoffers made from this information. SOURCE: AGENCY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
555 Oak Hill Rd - Williston
Utility & Property Info:
Taxes: Town of Williston—$3,291.66 (2015/16 non-homestead rate). Property is NOT enrolled in the state’s tax reductionprogram called Use Value Appraisal, often referred to as Current Use. This program can reduce taxes for the
commitment of non-development and proper timber or agricultural management.
Power: Power poles run along the properties road frontage on Oak Hill Rd. The service provider is Vermont Electric Co-op.
The closet pole to the proposed home site is number # “31B/19C”
Septic: Property has been issued a State wastewater permit and design for a mound septic system servicing a fourbedroom single family residence. Permit number WW-4-4107. The mound location is in the NE corner of the
property and appears to be marked by wooden stakes and orange flagging.
The septic design was completed by Phil Savoy out of Westminster, VT. He has indicated that he felt it would be aninexpensive system to install and estimate it would cost about 18 -20K for an installation. He said it may cost a littlemore in Chittenden County but it is still an inexpensive mound system.
The engineer’s basic description was that it is a concrete 1000 gal tank with a siphon pump. The effluent can go
through inexpensive plastic drain pipe and because of the siphon pump and gravity feed system the pipe does not
need to be buried more than 1’ below ground. The mound is of the inexpensive “Infiltration” type, not the expensive
Presby system. For serious purchasers, his phone number is: (802) 722-9789.
Water: A drilled well installation is approved within the state approved wastewater permit for this property. Currently,
there is no formal drinking water source.
Zoning: Property is within the Agricultural/Rural Residential District of the Williston Zoning Regulations. Please see
attached for partial zoning information. Please direct any specific zoning inquiries to the Williston Zoning Officials.
Boundaries: The property has some boundary descriptions as part of the wastewater permitting process. The boundaries do not
seem to be well marked, however, they are easily identifiable by road frontage and neighboring pastures.
Services: Fairpoint offers phone, high speed DSL internet, and satellite TV—through their affiliate DirecTV.
Road: Oak Hill Rd in a year-round, town maintained and plowed road.
Address: The properties address has been created for GPS purposes only. A formal 911 address will be issued by the town, ifa residence is built. The Thomas Chittenden Medical Center is approximately across the road from the proposed
home site. The TCMC address is 586 Oak Hill Rd.
Brook: Allen Brook runs the entire length of the property near the eastern border. According the Agency of Natural
Resources mapping system, there is approximately 2,420 feet of frontage.
Town
Parcel: There is a small parcel of land, owned by the town of Williston along the western edge/Oak Hill Rd frontage where a
water utility station is located. The town has indicated that it is utilized by Thomas Chittenden Medical Center.
Additional Property Information555 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495
Additional Zoning & Regulatory Information:
In response to a large number of inquiries from prospective buyers wondering, “What can I doon this property?” we have created this document presenting relevant information and resources.As this is largely a Williston town zoning regulatory question, we have consulted with a zoning officialto gather some broad information. Understand this is general information only and should not berelied upon for any decisions. Formal applications, reviews, and permitting must be acquired by thetown and/or the state regulatory systems dependent on plans and desires.
While the Agricultural/Rural Residential zoning district of Williston, is effectively 2 acreszoning, that does not mean 30+ homes could be developed on the property. Zoning laws indicate thatonly 25% of the property can be developed, however, this portion of land would need to be calculatedafter removing water features, wetlands, and adequate buffer zones. Therefore, 25% of developableland would not be calculated from the full acreage. Based on very general calculations it appearsthat 3 homes could potentially be built on the property. Although there is currently only awastewater permit for one 4-bedroom single family residence, we were informed by the engineerthat he remembers there is likely enough septic capacity for an additional 2 homes, but we currentlydo not have any test data to that effect. The engineer is happy to field calls from qualifiedpurchasers. Savoy Engineering can be reached at 802-722-9789.
Per state regulation, if a current and approved forestry plan or an agricultural operation
approved by the state exists, then local zoning regulations will most likely not apply to the property.
This only excludes the property from the town zoning regulations for the approved forestry or
agricultural plan. One cannot obtain these measures, only to develop as pleased. But if one intends
on farming the property and producing income from the operation it is very likely that with an
approved plan the land can be cleared for the desired agricultural purposes. This is also true if a
purchaser wishes to log the property for income and remove evasive species they will be allowed to
do so with an approved plan. We suggest that buyers speak directly with the county forester for
more information. The Chittenden County Forester is Ethan Tapper at 802-585-9099.
Additional Property Information555 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495
Williston town zoning allows for a half acre of clearing per housing lot for development. Anymore than this would require town approval through the proper channels. Further clearing forpurposes other than an approved agricultural or timber operation, could pose a tough challengethrough a long process of incremental town approval. The half acre clearing does not typicallyinclude any clearing required for driveway or utility purposes; those are in additional to the half acre.
What needs to be understood is the town has an obligation to uphold a standard of regulationand expectations that are clearly defined in the zoning regulations. Subdivision is a lengthy processand whether it is the goal or another goal suits your desires – a clearly defined plan is the best wayto approach the town officials. They cannot make decisions on undefined plans or desires.
Matt Boulanger, Senior Planner and Deputy Zoning Administrator of the Williston zoning office
is happy to field questions, but urges potential buyers to have a clear plan with one specific desire,
as this is the best way he can aid is answering questions. He can be reached at 802-878-6704 x3.
Additional Property Information555 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495
Williston, VTWilliston is a town in Chittenden
County, Vermont, United States.
Originally, rural and laid out with many
farms, in recent decades it has developed
into an affluent suburb of Burlington,
Vermont, the largest city in the state. The
population was 8,698 at the 2010 census,
an increase of over 1,000 people since
the 2000 census. Williston is one of the
fastest-growing towns in the state, and
while becoming more populated, has also
developed as a major retail center for the
Burlington area as well as much of central
and northern Vermont.
Area InformationNearby Cities:Burlington, VT
15 Minutes
Montpelier, VT
39 Minutes
Montreal, QC, Can
1 Hour, 48 Minutes
Boston, MA
3 Hours, 15 Minutes
Albany, NY
2 Hours, 55 Minutes
New York, NY
5 Hours, 23 Minutes
Green Mountain Audubon Center25 Minutes— 225 acres of forest,fields, and wetlands dedicated toconservation and education.Link: Audubon Vermont
Robbins Mountain WMA31 Minutes— The Robbins MountainWildlife Management Area consists of888 acres of forested mountainside.The property is adjacent to the muchlarger Camel’s Hump State Forest,thereby providing an opportunity for finebackcountry experiences.Link: Robbins Mountain WMA
Fred Johnson WMA17 Minutes- The Fred Johnson WildlifeManagement Area encompasses 1,172acres of forested land in the town ofHinesburg. Elevations range from 500to 1,500 feet. There are two parcels,one of the north side of HinesburgHollow Rd, and one on the south sideof the same road. The road followsHollow Brook and a small part of thestream bank is included in the WMA.Link: Fred Johnson WMA
Camel’s Hump State Park42 Minutes— The Park came about as
an original gift of 1000 acres includingthe summit from Colonel Joseph Battell,who originally bought Camel's Hump topreserve the wooded mountainous viewfrom his home. In 1911, care of themountain was entrusted to the StateForester who managed with the aim tokeep it in a primitive state according toBattell's wish. Primitive camping isallowed only in the lower elevations andaway from trails, roads, and water, inaccordance with the state primitivecamping guidelines. hikers.Link: Camel’s Hump
Burlington International Airport:15 Minutes Regional hub serviced bymajor airlines, connecting to airportsacross the country.
Lebanon Municipal Airport - NH1 Hour, 23 Minutes A regional, tower-controlled airport located in westernNew Hampshire, on the border ofVermont. Daily commercial serviceconnects passengers to Boston andWhite Plains, New York.
Montreal International:2 Hours, 2 Minutes Majorinternational airport with destinationsworldwide.
Albany, NY International Airport :2 Hours, 47 Minutes The AlbanyInternational Airport offers a wide-rangeof facilities and services. A recentlycompleted multi-million dollar capitalredevelopment project included a new230,000 square foot terminal, parking
garage, Air Traffic Control Tower, andcargo facility.
Logan International Airport:3 Hours, 15 Minutes Boston LoganInternational Airport is New England’slargest transportation center andgenerates $7 billion in economicactivity each year. It is a city within acity on a 1,700 acre footprint of land.
Nearby Airports and Trains:
Nearby State Parks & Forests
About The Town
Rivers and Lakes
Page 2Area Information
Skiing, Snowmobiling, SnowshoeingCochran’s Ski Area18 Minutes—A small, affordablefamily ski area in Richmond, VT.Link: Cochran’s
Sleepy Hollow Inn (Ski & BikeCenter)26 Minutes—Offering over 35km ofwell-groomed trails for both classicand skate skiing. Additional popularactivities include snowshoeing, nightskiing, and mountain bike trail riding.Link: Sleepy Hollow
Camel’s Hump Nordic Ski Area30 Minutes— A unique cross countryski area that offers extensive ski trailsand diverse terrain with theunmistakable quality of solitude andwildness that comes from itsthoroughly low key approach toskiing.Link: CHNSA
Bolton Valley32 Minutes—Bolton Valley sits highin the Green Mountains of Vermont. Itis a unique, high mountain alpinevillage surrounded by over 5,000pristine acres. At Bolton Valley, the
recreational opportunities are asnumerous as the views arespectacular.Link: Bolton Valley
Mad River Glen47 Minutes—Mad River Glen offersthe most challenging and diverseterrain in New England with an uphillcapacity that guarantees low skierdensity on the trails even on thebusiest days. It is one of the lastbastions of natural snow skiing inNew England and is one of only threeareas in North America that prohibitsnowboarding.Link: Mad River Glen
Stowe51 Minutes—In a place where thehistory, community and landscape arelegendary for hospitality andadventure, Stowe Mountain Resort inStowe Vermont has reinforced itsinternationally respected brand withworld-class improvements both onand off the mountain.Link: Stowe
Sugarbush57 Minutes—Six distinct peaks ofunleashed potential. Two un-crowdedmountain areas. 2,000 acres ofbackcountry in the Slide Brook Basin.It’s no surprise Sugarbush wasrecently named “Best Ski Town in theEast” by Outside Magazine. Link:Sugarbush
Hinesburg Area Recreational Trails(HART)A network of several trail systemsopen to the public and each with anappropriate use or combination ofwalking, skiing, snowshoeing, biking,and horseback riding. Trail systemsinclude Hinesburg Town Forest Trails,LaPlatte Headwaters Town ForestArea Trails, and several others.Link: HART
SnowmobileVAST Corridor 7 and 116A areaccessible down South Rd, not farfrom the property.Link: VAST
Allen BrookA picturesque brook running entirelength of this property with widths of20-30 feet. Williston’s largestwatershed encompassing 6.900acres.
Lake IroquoisA 229 acre reservoir offers a publicbeach and public boat access. Fishspecies include Bullhead, Bass,Perch, Pickerel, and Sunfish. Manyenjoy winter recreation includingsnowmobiling and hockey on thefrozen surface.
Waterbury ReservoirThe Reservoir is the ninth largestbody of water in the state of Vermontand was created in the 1930's by theCCC as a flood control project toprotect towns and villages along theWinooski River Valley.
Winooski RiverThe Winooski River (formerly, OnionRiver) is a tributary of LakeChamplain, approximately 90 miles(145 km) long, in northern Vermont inthe United States. Although notVermont’s longest river, it is one of
the state’s most significant, forming amajor valley way from LakeChamplain through the GreenMountains toward (although notconnecting in drainage to) theConnecticut River Valley.
Huntington RiverThe Huntington River is 18 miles longand drains an area of 67 square milesin Chit tenden, Addison, andWashington counties. The riverprovides opportunities for fishing,boating, swimming, and scenery.
