East Longmeadow Planning Board Addresses Noncompliant Parking Lot

Overview: The East Longmeadow Planning Board meeting on July 2nd, 2024, included discussions on a variety of topics, with a key focus on the non-compliance of a parking lot design on Parker Street with initially approved site plans. The Planning Board also handled a request for a special permit for Little Caesars Pizza and extended the happy acre subdivision performance guarantee.

East Longmeadow Discusses Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Pizza Restaurant Permit

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.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Permits

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.

East Longmeadow Plans New High School Amid Traffic Safety Concerns

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.

East Longmeadow Approves Brewery Entertainment With Restrictions

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.