Little Falls Planning Board Reviews Residential Expansion Plans and Discusses Transit Zone Variances

Overview: In the Little Falls Planning Board meeting on June 6, 2024, the board primarily addressed two issues: the approval of a residential expansion and the discussion of variances in the Transit Village Central Business District (TVCBD).

Little Falls Planning Board Advances Residential Expansion, Delays Development

Overview: At the recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting, a residential expansion project by a homeowner identified as Mr. Arad received the Board’s approval, while a development application by JSL Properties was deferred. The Board approved Mr. Arad’s variance requests for his property, allowing him to expand his house, add a garage, and connect an above-ground pool with a deck. JSL Properties’ application for a substantial development, which included eight variances and a use variance that conflicted with the Transit Village Business District’s regulations, was postponed to allow the applicant to review professional reports and possibly revise the proposal.

Little Falls Board Denies Zen Real Estate Building Application

Overview: In the most recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting, the Board denied the application from Zen Real Estate LLC for various variances required for their property development. This decision was reached due to a lack of affirmative votes. Zen Real Estate’s application had been a continuation from a previous hearing, and revised plans were presented which included a 20-foot setback and a 30-foot height, intended to address concerns about visual impact from neighboring properties. However, discussions at the meeting revealed persistent concerns about the visual impact of the rooftop and the safety of potential installations. Despite suggestions to condition any screening to the review and approval of the planner, the board could not resolve the variances being sought, leading to the denial of the application.

Little Falls Planning Board Debates Variances and Impact of Proposed 40-Foot Building Elevation for Paper Company

Overview: A recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions on a proposed business expansion on Harrison Street. The business, specializing in paper and sanitation products, sought to increase its building height to 40 feet to facilitate storage. The application required several variances related to building height, parking, and setback requirements. The proposal garnered attention due to its potential impact on traffic, the visual environment, and its compliance with zoning regulations.