West Newbury Planning Board unanimously advanced a marijuana overlay district, a parking overhaul, and new slope-protection rules at its March 17 meeting.
Planning Board approves Thurlow ANR and reaffirms visioning scope. The Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required plan for a 0 Middle Street property, clearing a transfer of a rear parcel to Essex County Greenbelt; attorney Stephen Chapin presented the application on behalf of Mead,
West Newbury Planning Board reaffirms $45,000 MVPC visioning scope amid Select Board contract dispute.
Planning Board unanimously approves visioning scope for Master Plan update. Chair Ann E Bardeen led the 5-0 vote to adopt the draft proposal from MVPC, which includes a buildout analysis and adds a contingency of $5,000 or less for outside consultants. The Board scheduled a subcommittee meeting for
West Newbury Planning Board unanimously advances master plan visioning scope and targets April public hearing on steep-slope rules.
Planning Board unanimously votes to engage Merrimack Valley Planning Commission for visioning and buildout services. Chair Ann E Bardeen moved the motion, seconded by Clerk Raymond A. Cook, eliminating the need for a separate RFP and saving the town time and resources; the 5-0 vote approved
West Newbury Planning Board sidesteps RFP to fast-track comprehensive plan visioning.
Planning Board agrees on 26-unit cap for 187 Main Street Open Space Development. Applicant John Sarkis sought to justify a higher density based on smaller one-bedroom units, but Chair Ann E Bardeen, Board members Brian R. Murphey, and Raymond A. Cook held firm that the bylaw does not account for
West Newbury Planning Board caps pre-application talks for two proposed housing projects and sets a March 17 public hearing on zoning changes.
Planning Board advances major multifamily proposal and approves scenic roads opening. The board unanimously endorsed a 26-unit open space development at 187 Main Street by John Sarkis, advancing it to a January 20 review pending clarification of inclusionary housing options and density bonuses; a
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