Lunenburg Planning Board Discusses Chapter 61 Property Management and Affordable Homes Act Amendments

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on several issues, including the management of Chapter 61 properties and upcoming amendments to local zoning bylaws due to the Affordable Homes Act.

Brevard County Local Planning Agency Debates Development Proposals amid Flooding and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: During the recent Brevard County Local Planning Agency meeting, discussions centered around several development proposals, with the most contentious involving plans for a new residential project on the site of a declining golf course. This proposed development, aimed at transforming the nearly 136.6-acre parcel into a mix of single-family and multi-family homes, raised numerous concerns among residents and board members alike about environmental impacts, infrastructure capacity, and community character.

Livingston Planning Board Reviews Subdivision Plan Amidst Stormwater Concerns

Overview: The Livingston Town Planning Board convened to review a detailed proposal for a major subdivision affecting properties at 36, 38, and East McLen Avenue. The application, which involves transforming three existing lots into seven new lots, sparked extensive discussion about stormwater management, traffic impacts, and compliance with local zoning regulations.

Acushnet Planning Board Approves Key Solar Project Permit Extensions Amid Interconnection Challenges

Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board convened to address issues involving extensions of special permits for significant solar projects and the challenges of interconnecting with utility company Eversource. The board approved 12-month extensions for two solar projects amid discussions on timelines, regulatory complexities, and the necessity for ongoing oversight.

Indian River Approves Songbird Vero Beach Mobile Home Subdivision

Overview: The Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Songbird Vero Beach mobile home subdivision. This approval allows for the development of 62 lots on a site currently surrounded by other trailer parks and residential areas. The decision includes conditions related to tree protection, landscape buffers, and street lighting.