- MA
- Barnstable County
- 1/16/25
- 01/17/2025
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was dominated by discussions on a proposed housing development near the existing Dunkin Donuts, featuring a plan to build five duplexes for a total of ten apartments. The project, introduced by JJC Development LLC, aims to provide workforce housing while addressing community concerns about traffic, safety, and environmental impact.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 154 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting, the Falmouth Zoning Board tackled issues regarding proposed development projects, focusing heavily on the integration of affordable housing units and the regulatory waivers required for these projects to proceed. Central to the discussion was the debate over the placement and design of affordable housing units within the developments.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 12/19/24
- 12/20/2024
- 141 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Falmouth Zoning Board meeting focused on the proposed development project at Brick Hill Road, with discussions centered around environmental impacts, zoning compliance, and resident concerns. The board scrutinized the project’s potential effects on nitrogen loading in the sensitive coastal pond overlay district and the adequacy of proposed drainage and landscaping plans. Significant debate arose over the necessity of waivers and the project’s economic viability, with the board seeking more detailed financial documentation before making decisions.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 12/12/24
- 12/13/2024
- 137 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board’s latest meeting focused intently on a proposal involving two parcels on Oakwood Avenue, which featured plans to construct a garage with habitable space above and a gazebo. The proposal prompted a discussion about zoning regulations, potential non-conformities, and the implications of future rental possibilities, ultimately leading to a split decision on the matter.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 12/6/24
- 12/06/2024
- 192 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals debated the density and environmental impact of a proposed development, with particular focus on affordable housing units and nitrogen sensitivity issues. The board grappled with balancing the need for affordable housing against the potential environmental repercussions and the implications of high-density developments.