Fall River Zoning Board Faces Community Pushback on Multi-Family Housing Proposals

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals tackled several contentious issues in their recent meeting, with the most focus on proposals for multi-family housing developments. These proposals elicited strong reactions from community members concerned about neighborhood congestion, parking shortages, and the impact on local character.

Fall River Zoning Board Approves Garage Apartments Despite Height and Parking Concerns

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit and variance for the development of two single-bedroom apartments above a pre-existing non-conforming garage on Alden Street despite discussions regarding height and parking issues. The decision was part of a meeting that also saw approvals for other significant zoning changes, including the conversion of historic and residential properties and the relocation of a long-standing tattoo parlor.

Fall River Zoning Board Approves Key Housing Projects While Addressing Parking and Density Concerns

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on August 15, 2024, to decide on several significant petitions, focusing on housing expansions, parking variances, and addressing non-conforming structures. The meeting saw unanimous approvals for several key housing projects, amidst discussions on parking adequacy and neighborhood impact.

Zoning Board Faces Complex Development Debates in Fall River

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals convened to deliberate on a series of petitions concerning city development, zoning variances, and special permits. Among the topics addressed, attention centered on a divisive proposal by HQV Homes LLC, which sought a special permit to transform a mixed-use building into residential units. This matter stirred considerable debate due to the Preservation Society’s opposition, citing increased density and parking concerns. Additionally, A discussion emerged over the request for a height adjustment for a billboard. Other cases involved subdivision of properties, construction of new residential units, and requests for parking variances.

Fall River Zoning Board Denies Variance for Broadway Property

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for the transformation of an automotive sales facility into a retail storage landscaping yard on Broadway LLC. The meeting also saw discussions on procedural improvements, including formalizing the process for tabling petitions, refining the intake process for plans, and considering fee increases for late submissions.