Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Sets Conditions for Summer Street Development

Overview: At the recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board meeting, decisions were made regarding the proposed development on Summer Street. The board approved a motion to open a continued public hearing for the property, where significant conditions were discussed to address stormwater management, construction practices, and community safety.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Deliberates on Multifamily Homes and Wireless Tower Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board, topics included the review of a site plan for new multifamily homes on Deer Hill Road and the discussion of a special permit for a wireless communications tower on Ashland Avenue. The board tackled zoning challenges, design considerations, and community feedback as they navigated these significant local developments.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Grapples with Affordable Housing Challenges and Wireless Facility Modifications

Overview: At a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board, discussion focused on the town’s ongoing affordable housing challenges and a proposed modification to an existing wireless communications facility. The board reviewed strategies to increase affordable housing stock amid rising property prices and considered a special permit application related to the town’s wireless infrastructure.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Weighs Zoning Amendment for School Street Properties

Overview: In a notable session, the Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board addressed significant zoning amendments proposed for School Street properties. The petition aims to reclassify specific properties from Residential District A to Residential District B, potentially simplifying redevelopment efforts and enabling several non-conforming lots to meet existing zoning requirements. The proposal has garnered community support, with an overwhelming majority of neighboring property owners backing the change, although the board emphasized that final approval rests with the town meeting.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Approves Special Permit for a property on Union Street Amid Zoning Changes

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board recently approved a special permit for the development project on Union Street LLC while also discussing significant zoning changes to the town center and the proposed Harbor’s Edge District. These developments aim to address community needs such as stormwater management, sidewalk design, and senior housing regulations.