In Re Gallagher

This is an appeal by the Town of Westmore (Town) and the Town of Westmore Planning Commission (Commission) from a decision of the State Environmental Board (Board). We reverse and remand.

On December 8, 1986, the Town and Commission appealed to the Board a land use permit amendment issued by the District Environmental Commission pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6089. The permit amendment authorized conversion of twenty-two rental cabins in Westmore, Vermont, to condominium units. The original permit had authorized applicant, Greg Gallagher, to tear down and rebuild five of the twenty-two cabins which…