Leesburg Board Approves Denim Village PUD Amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Leesburg Planning and Zoning Board meeting tackled several development issues, with the most consequential being the approval of a revised plan unit development (PUD) for Denim Village. Amidst public concern about increased traffic, the board voted to approve the project, which aims to reduce the total number of residential units and incorporate commercial areas along Highway 33. This decision, along with debates over a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and a conditional use permit for the South Winds phase three project, marked the session’s highlights. Moreover, the meeting concluded with the approval of a variance for a telecommunications tower and a menu board size increase for a local business.

Westport Landing Commission Debates Hicks Bridge Landing Renovation

Overview: The recent Westport Landing Commission meeting featured discussions on the renovation of Hicks Bridge Landing, including proposed improvements to the boat ramp, parking, and ecological considerations. The commission engaged with public input on the project’s potential impact on local habitat, safety, and the fishing community’s activities. The project, backed by funding from the Massachusetts Seaport Council and representative Schmid, aims to enhance climate resilience, sea level resistance, and stormwater management while ensuring public access to the river.

Miami Beach Committee Tackles Boat Regulation Disputes

Overview: The Miami Beach Public Safety Committee recently convened to discuss a variety of community concerns, with a prominent focus on the issue of boat regulations in the area’s waterways. Residents and boat owners expressed starkly contrasting views on proposed measures to manage derelict and squatter boats, which have raised safety, environmental, and privacy concerns. The meeting featured impassioned pleas from both sides of the debate, with the committee weighing the enforcement of rules against the boaters’ rights and needs.

Highlands Borough Approves Key Ordinance, Addresses Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highlands Borough Council passed key legislation, addressed a resident’s concerns about unpermitted plumbing work, and discussed various community initiatives including flood mitigation efforts and noise pollution. The council approved ordinance 0243 and introduced ordinance 0244, authorized essential vehicle purchases, accepted a generous donation for school programs, and discussed the need for an interim tree commissioner following a resignation.

Somerville Zoning Board Approves Varied Development Proposals Amid Concerns

Overview: The Somerville Zoning Board meeting on March 20th, 2024, resulted in the approval of several development proposals, including the rehabilitation of properties to increase residential units, the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and the amendment of existing plans to address community concerns about parking and flood mitigation. Notably, the board granted an extension for a building permit and variance for Mark Anderson of the Hillsboro’s Board of Adjustment, approved Habitat for Humanity’s request for a gravel driveway, and discussed the conversion of an office building into apartments with associated parking requirements.