- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/18/24
- 06/20/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board addressed a proposed zoning bylaw amendment and a special permit request for a Little Caesar’s Pizza Restaurant, among other routine items, during its recent meeting. The discussion on the zoning bylaw amendment for commercial chamling in an industrial zone was postponed until August 20, 2024, at the applicant’s request to gather additional information. Meanwhile, the special permit for Little Caesar’s Pizza Restaurant on North Main Street sparked debate over parking, traffic, and customer safety concerns.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/21/24
- 05/22/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting on May 21st, 2024, resulted in the approval of two special permits despite concerns over traffic congestion and community impact. The permits granted were for At Ease Energy, a massage therapy establishment, and a Little Caesar’s pizza restaurant. The board also discussed a potential amendment to zoning bylaws and heard public grievances regarding the proposed Little Caesar’s location.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/7/24
- 05/08/2024
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a move for the East Longmeadow community, the Planning Board discussed the construction of a new East Longmeadow High School and addressed concerns regarding traffic safety and the impact on local neighborhoods. The meeting, which covered a range of topics, delved into the particulars of the school’s site plan, including traffic flow, parking allocation, and construction phasing, as well as the effects of these aspects on the surrounding area.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/2/24
- 04/03/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent assembly, the East Longmeadow Planning Board addressed an assortment of topics, the most prominent being the amendment of a special permit for a local brewery on Bald Street to include entertainment. The board approved the amendment with stipulations, particularly limiting entertainment hours and setting specific conditions concerning the type and location of music allowed. The meeting also touched upon utility hookups for a solar project, a proposed bylaw amendment for solar installations, Centertown District developments, and concerns about the professionalism of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/19/24
- 03/25/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the East Longmeadow Planning Board, a proposed amendment to allow commercial kenneling in an industrial Zone District by special permit was a significant topic of discussion. This proposal, presented by a local business owner and her representative, highlighted the need for overnight kenneling services and sparked debate over the potential impact on neighboring properties. Concerns were voiced about noise and the need for specific criteria for the special permit.