East Longmeadow Planning Board Addresses Noise Complaints and Outdoor Dining Permits

Overview: At the recent East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting, members tackled various community concerns, including noise complaints linked to a local landscaping business and the approval of outdoor dining arrangements at a previously nightclub-operated family restaurant.

Victoria Planning Commission Discusses Draft Cannabis Ordinance and Temporary Event Policies

Overview: The Victoria Planning Commission meeting centered on crafting a detailed cannabis ordinance in response to state legislation and the upcoming availability of retail licenses. The meeting also addressed temporary event permits, zoning regulations, and the implications of allowing cannabis-related activities throughout the city.

Westport Planning Board Debates Sidewalk Waivers Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: At the recent Westport Planning Board meeting, a central topic of debate was the request to waive sidewalk installation for the Bentley Estates 2 subdivision. The board ultimately decided to uphold the existing regulation requiring sidewalks for developments with more than ten lots, despite strong opposition from residents and the developer.

Bridgewater Planning Board Grapples with Stormwater Challenges and Chick-fil-A Site Plan

Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board meeting primarily addressed pressing stormwater management issues related to a potential redevelopment site and the approval of a Chick-fil-A site plan on Route 202. Concerns about environmental impacts, the state of current infrastructure, and redevelopment criteria dominated the discussions, which also included a proposal for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant, highlighting issues of traffic management, site design, and operational logistics.

Austin Planning Commission Recommends Parking Variance for Mill on Main Development

Overview: The Austin Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss a petition from Mill on Main 2 LLC seeking a variance to reduce the off-street parking requirement for a proposed apartment development. The Commission voted to recommend the approval of this variance to the City Council, allowing the development to provide 1.21 parking spaces per unit instead of the 1.5 spaces currently required by city code.