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- Hampshire County
- 4/25/24
- 04/30/2024
- 181 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals’ recent meeting primarily focused on the environmental implications of a proposed solar photovoltaic array, sparking discussions about the need for thorough peer review and the project’s potential impact on local ecosystems. Public commentary and board discourse also centered on procedural matters and the construction of a single-family home on a flag lot, including considerations for dark sky compliant lighting.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/18/24
- 04/19/2024
- 96 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recently convened to deliberate on a significant modification to a special permit, focusing on the conversion of an owner-occupied property to a rental space and the associated implications for neighborhood dynamics and zoning regulations. The discussion was intense and multifaceted, covering the responsibilities of a resident manager, the impact of non-owner-occupied rentals on the community, and the legal intricacies of leasing arrangements.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/11/24
- 04/12/2024
- 17 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a brief meeting, the most notable outcome being the postponement of a public hearing to a later date due to the absence of a full five-member panel. The hearing in question pertained to a petition for changing the occupancy status of a converted dwelling from owner-occupied to non-owner occupied with a manager, including requested waivers from the traffic impact study, lighting, and landscaping plans. The decision was made to continue the hearing to April 18th, 2024, when the full board is expected to be present.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/28/24
- 03/29/2024
- 133 Minutes
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Overview: In a move for local development, the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a series of special permit applications for the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and structures within the flood-prone Conservancy District.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/14/24
- 03/15/2024
- 187 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a local preference policy in a new affordable housing development project, with a vote of 4-1, making it a point of action in the latest meeting. This policy establishes that a percentage of the housing units will be preferentially available to current residents of Amherst. The comprehensive permit for the construction of 30 owner-occupied affordable residential units was also approved with conditions, following discussions on a range of topics including stormwater management, the responsibilities of the homeowners’ association, and the need for flexibility in utility conditions.
