Springfield Zoning Board Delays Key Decision on Miltown Road Variance Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: The Springfield Zoning Board meeting on April 29, 2025, addressed several significant variance applications, with notable discussions surrounding parking and development implications. The most pressing topic was the tabling of an application for a side yard setback variance on Miltown Road, which sought to raise a one-story structure to a full second floor. This application was postponed pending further documentation due to concerns over parking adequacy and compliance with Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS).

Springfield Zoning Board Approves Home Renovation, Including Two-Car Garage Addition

Overview: In the Springfield Zoning Board meeting, the most notable decision was the approval of a home renovation project on Summit Road. The project includes the addition of a two-car garage, which will bring the property into compliance with local zoning requirements while also modernizing the house.

Springfield Zoning Board Approves Solar Panel Project Despite Ordinance Challenges

Overview: The Springfield Zoning Board gave unanimous approval to a solar panel project proposed by Solar Landscape LLC, which aims to install 1,237 roof-mounted solar modules at a local self-storage facility. The approval, granted during a meeting on February 18, 2025, required variances due to ordinance constraints, including the increase in lot coverage and above-ground electrical lines.

Springfield Zoning Board Approves Massage Establishment with Conditional Variance Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: The Springfield Zoning Board meeting on December 17, 2024, saw discussions and approvals, notably granting a conditional use variance for a massage establishment in a neighborhood commercial zone, despite its adjacency to residential properties. The board also approved a variance for a residential addition to accommodate mobility needs and addressed other zoning applications.

Springfield Zoning Board Approves New Signage Amidst Concerns Over Size and Placement

Overview: In a meeting held on October 15, 2024, the Springfield Zoning Board approved a series of zoning applications, including controversial modifications to the signage for a local Toyota dealership along Route 22. The approval came with conditions to address concerns over the size and placement of signs, as well as compliance with local ordinances.