Amherst ZBA Postpones Public Hearing Due to Incomplete Panel
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
04/11/2024
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Recording Published:
04/12/2024
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Duration:
17 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Hampshire County
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Towns:
Amherst
- Meeting Overview:
The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a brief meeting, the most notable outcome being the postponement of a public hearing to a later date due to the absence of a full five-member panel. The hearing in question pertained to a petition for changing the occupancy status of a converted dwelling from owner-occupied to non-owner occupied with a manager, including requested waivers from the traffic impact study, lighting, and landscaping plans. The decision was made to continue the hearing to April 18th, 2024, when the full board is expected to be present.
During the meeting, the board unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings held on February 8th and February 22nd of 2024, with minor amendments including the correction of a board member’s name. A brief discussion ensued regarding the clarity of a statement from a previous presentation, which was clarified to better reflect the presenter’s commentary on the impact of commercial space expansion on residential areas amidst a housing crisis.
Following the approval of minutes, the acting chair read the description of the postponed public hearing and announced the new date for the continued hearing, as agreed upon by the board members, the applicant, and the chair who will preside over the next meeting. The board then moved to vote on the continuance, which carried unanimously.
In other business, it was announced that future meetings will be quite busy with several petitions anticipated for review, including a continued hearing for a solar project and another for a flag lot issue, which previously raised concerns about lighting and stormwater management.
Additionally, the board acknowledged the appointments of full and associate members, with congratulations extended to those whose roles were confirmed by the Community Resources Committee and the Town Council.
Paul Brockelman
Zoning Board Officials:
Everald Henry, Steve Judge, Craig Meadows, Philip White, Hilda Greenbaum, Sarah Marshall, David Sloviter, Rob Watchilla (AICP)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
04/11/2024
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Recording Published:
04/12/2024
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Duration:
17 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Hampshire County
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Towns:
Amherst
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