Edison Zoning Board Denies Garage Addition, Approves Home Extension

Overview: In a recent Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, the most notable decisions revolved around two residential construction applications that polarized both the board and community members. The board denied an application for a garage addition to a single-family dwelling due to neighborhood opposition and non-compliance with zoning standards, while another application for extending a single-family dwelling was approved, despite concerns over the project’s scale and harmony with the neighborhood.

Hopkinton Zoning Committee Tackles MBTA Communities Bylaw Challenges

Overview: The Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee recently held a meeting to discuss several issues, with a primary focus on the challenges presented by the MBTA Communities bylaw. Among the topics were the inclusion of Woodview and Windsor properties in the proposed MBTA overlay map, potential development of various town properties, and the ramifications of non-compliance with the MBTA Communities Act.

Highland Beach Board of Adjustments Denies Gazebo Permit Appeal

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Beach Board of Adjustments deliberated on a contentious permit appeal for a gazebo, ultimately upholding the staff’s interpretation of town code and denying a variance request. The meeting was marked by a debate over the classification and regulation of yard structures, which centered on whether a structure initially described as a pergola should be treated as a gazebo according to the town’s code.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board Scrutinizes Traffic and Design for Dunkin’ Donuts Proposal

Overview: The recent Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the proposed redevelopment of a property at the corner of New Road and Route 46, intended for a Dunkin’ Donuts. Concerns about traffic flow, operational logistics, and the potential impact on the local area were thoroughly examined.

Amherst ZBA Addresses Quarry Permit and Contested Duplex Conversion

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals, the board addressed the approval of a special permit for quarry operations and a proposal to convert a single-family dwelling into a non-owner occupied duplex. The meeting, which included discussion on community impact, also included considerations on solar energy projects and management plans for various properties.