Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals was forced to close the public hearing on the proposed 40B project at 120 Turnpike Road. They are scheduled to deliberate on the decision on December 11th.
Before they vote, the board may opt to allow the public to make limited comments. Read the full article → from ZBA to deliberate on 40B abutting Breakneck Hill — Dec 11 (Updated-again)
Ferris Development’s two Southborough 40B projects are still in the permitting pipeline. But they aren’t holding back on kicking off the process for a third one. The developer has applied to MassHousing for eligibility to pursue a six floor residential building at 352 Turnpike Road. Read the full article → from Proposed 40B project at 352 Turnpike Rd
As I previously reported, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the application for the rebooted version of a large 40B development at Park Central off of Flagg Road.
The legal justification for that decision is important, given that the developer’s threat to appeal. This week, the written decision was posted to the Town’s website. Read the full article → from Park Central Denial Decision posted (Updated)
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny the permit for a controversial 200 unit 40B development project at Park Central.
The most likely scenario is the case will be appealed. And attorneys for both the developer and the Town seem to agree that it is unlikely for the project to get thrown out all together. Read the full article → from ZBA Denies Park Central 40B Permit
This morning, the developer for the proposed 5 story 40B at 120 Turnpike Road is flying a balloon test. Read the full article → from Balloon Test for 5 story building at 120 Turnpike Rd this morning (Updated)
While one developer is battling over a controversial 40B project in court and a negotiated agreement abutters say he has violated, another appears to be making headway in negotiating compromises with opponents to his two proposed 40Bs. Read the full article → from 40B Updates
The previewed proposal of a 4 story building at 250 Turnpike Rd upset several abutters last year. Next month, the ZBA will begin its review of the official application. Read the full article → from ZBA to open hearings on 250 Turnpike Rd 40B
At this week’s Planning Board meeting, the board and public weighed in on a potential compromise for a 40B project abutting Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. There were still details some were still a little wary about. But it appeared to have some general support, at least directionally. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Road: Compromise in discussion
Based on passionate public response, the developer asked to withdraw a special permit modification application, instead promising to reconsider the housing project details at 120 Turnpike Road. At the same time the 40B project is still proceeding with the ZBA. Read the full article → from 120 Turnpike Rd 40B hearings continuing while developer considers potential changes
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Stewardship Committee update on Breakneck Hill and opposition to abutting 40B
The ZBA put the Park Central 40B application “in abeyance” while litigation continues. The hearing was continued to April 3rd. It wasn’t the decision abutters were hoping for. And the complicated legal staus means that more 40Bs could be pushed through than would normally have standing. Read the full article → from Park Central put on hold while court case proceeds
Last night, the Zoning Board of Appeals held the opening hearing for the proposed 40B Project at 120 Turnpike Road. Much of the discussion focused on disputes about the legality of the proposal and the process for proceeding with the application. Here are my highlights and an update on the next steps. Read the full article → from Update on 120 Turnpike Road 40B
This week, I posted that the ZBA would be opening its hearing on the 40B residential housing project proposed for 250 Turnpike Road. I was wrong. Read the full article → from Correction on 250 Turnpike Road Hearing (not for a 40B use)
The Zoning Board of Appeals will have to juggle 40B housing development applications this winter. (But an application hasn’t been submitted for the project at 250 Turnpike Road yet.) Read the full article → from Correction – 40B Update: ZBA Hearing on the 13th and unrelated hearing on the 20th