Fair Haven Planning Board Debates Stormwater Management Ordinance Changes

Overview: The Fair Haven Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on proposed amendments to the stormwater management ordinance, highlighting concerns about the impacts on homeowners, particularly regarding the management of impervious surfaces for minor developments. The board also discussed the need for clarity in the ordinance’s definitions and considered feedback on balancing environmental regulations with economic feasibility for residents.

Fair Haven Planning Board Reviews Tavala Pronto’s Site Plan Amendment and Upcoming Stormwater Ordinance

Overview: The Fair Haven Planning Board convened to address several issues, notably the review of Tavala Pronto’s site plan amendment and preparations for a forthcoming stormwater ordinance revision.

Fair Haven Yoga Battles for Early Morning Classes Amidst Noise Complaints

Overview: The Fair Haven Planning Board meeting focused largely on Fair Haven Yoga’s request to formalize its practice of holding early morning classes at 5:00 a.m., a practice that has been ongoing for two years without formal approval. This request arose after the studio received a notice of violation for operating outside the borough’s ordinance, which restricts operating hours to between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The studio’s attorney, Daniel O’Harn, argued for a C2 variance, emphasizing the community benefits of the early classes, which serve local parents, commuters, and teachers. However, noise complaints and potential zoning violations have complicated the studio’s request.

Fair Haven Planning Board Delves into Housing Obligations Amidst Legal and Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent Fair Haven Planning Board meeting, attention was devoted to the fourth round housing element and fair share plan, an amendment to the borough’s master plan.

Fair Haven Planning Board Discusses Waterfront Property Plans and Zoning Challenges

Overview: The Fair Haven Planning Board met recently to discuss significant projects including the acquisition of waterfront property and the development of a new park. The board addressed the need to stabilize a recently acquired property and explored zoning requirements for intended recreational uses, emphasizing the alignment with the town’s master plan.