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- Hampden County
- 7/22/24
- 07/24/2024
- 67 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals addressed issues involving setback variances and potential environmental hazards. The most notable discussions centered on two properties: one at Three George Lumis Road seeking setback variances to rebuild a fire-destroyed house and another at Two Lakemont Street where environmental concerns and the proximity of a proposed garage to a neighboring property sparked debate.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 6/24/24
- 06/25/2024
- 54 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the board voted unanimously to deny an application for the construction of a house on Foster Road. The application, which had undergone a detailed review and discussion due to concerns about its impact on wetlands and the feasibility of building on the lot, was ultimately rejected after the board’s deliberation.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/22/24
- 04/23/2024
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals recently convened to deliberate on a variance request for a proposed construction project on Foster Road. The central focus of the meeting was the petitioner’s request for a front setback variance to build a house, which raised concerns regarding environmental compliance and the potential impact on the surrounding river and wetlands. The discussion also touched upon issues related to property boundaries, tree cutting, and the challenges of ensuring proper notification for affected parties.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/8/24
- 04/10/2024
- 36 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Zoning Board of Appeals’ latest meeting primarily focused on a contentious variance application for a property on Foster Road, which is challenged by environmental constraints due to wetlands and a river. The board members debated the propriety of allowing construction on the lot, weighing property rights against environmental protection, and ended without reaching a decision, thus prolonging the uncertainty around the development of the site.
