Granby Planning Board Grants Variance for Carport Amid Broader Zoning Bylaw Discussions

Overview: In a meeting characterized by debate and decision-making, the Granby Planning Board approved a variance request for a carport on Coill Drive and engaged in discussions on updating zoning bylaws to align with state laws, particularly concerning accessory dwelling units and oversized garages.

Granby Planning Board Considers Local Oversight on Accessory Dwelling Units Amid State Mandates

Overview: At the recent Granby Planning Board meeting, members engaged in a discussion about the implications of state regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the potential for local governance to play a role in their approval process. The board examined state mandates that allow ADUs under specific conditions, even when local zoning does not explicitly provide for them, and considered the need for local bylaws to address oversight, size limitations, and usage restrictions such as prohibiting short-term rentals.

Granby Planning Board Weighs Hybrid Meeting Formats Amidst Technical Concerns

Overview: The Granby Planning Board convened on October 28, 2024, to deliberate on critical matters including the potential implementation of hybrid meeting formats, document management, and zoning bylaw updates. The board acknowledged the complexities of virtual participation and worked towards balancing technological integration with the need for effective communication.

Granby Planning Board Deliberates on Special Event Venue Permit

Overview: The Granby Planning Board’s recent meeting centered on the consideration of a special permit application by Heather Reynolds Lante for a special event venue on Harris Street. The board emphasized the need for a four-member affirmative vote to approve the permit and outlined the hearing process, which included presentations, public comments, and feedback from various departments. Public concerns regarding the potential venue’s impact on traffic, noise, waste management, and wildlife were voiced. The applicant addressed these issues, discussing waste removal, event size limitations, and the property’s agricultural nature. The board focused on the regulatory aspects of the permit and the considerations necessary for approval based on public and departmental feedback.

Granby Planning Board Faces Zoning and Licensing Challenges

Overview: The Granby Planning Board recently convened to address several issues concerning the town’s development and regulations, including a discrepancy in a beer and wine license application and zoning complications related to lot sizes within the water supply protection district. The meeting also covered the scheduling of a public hearing for a special events permit, complaints about a Golf Center’s operating hours, and the processing of an application for a community grant.