- MA
- Hampshire County
- 2/5/25
- 02/07/2025
- 172 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, members engaged in an extensive discussion on how to align local bylaws with new state regulations concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The board considered the impact of these changes on housing availability, particularly in relation to student rentals, and debated broader zoning implications for the town.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/29/25
- 01/30/2025
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Planning Board engaged in a discussion about proposed zoning changes aimed at increasing residential density in the town’s RG districts, focusing on the implications for housing availability, neighborhood character, and the balance between student and family residences.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/22/25
- 01/24/2025
- 203 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions concerning a proposed major mixed-use development at University Drive and Amity Street, which seeks to transform existing commercial space into a five-story building with 77 residential units and 12,200 square feet of commercial space. This development, spearheaded by Udrive Amity LLC, has been revised due to high material costs, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and accommodating town infrastructure changes.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/4/24
- 12/06/2024
- 199 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Amherst Planning Board meeting, members debated proposed changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw, focusing on a new definition for “student homes” to address housing density, neighborhood character, and the impact of student occupancy. The meeting also included discussions on a new high school track and field facility, with considerations about environmental impact and community integration.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 11/21/24
- 11/22/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Amherst Planning Board meeting primarily focused on refining housing policy guidelines and the evaluation process for developers, revealing complexities in terminology and application procedures. Discussions highlighted the need for clarity in defining housing types and ensuring that the evaluation process for development projects remains transparent and efficient.