Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sharon D. Hart’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Hadley Planning Board Hybrid Public Hearing
The Planning Board held a hybrid public hearing to consider a petition to amend the zoning map for 129 College Street, changing its designation from Residential A-1 to Business B. The applicant argued the change would align the zoning with existing long-standing professional office use. The Director of Planning and Conservation explained the legal issues surrounding the transferability of special permits and noted that a separate bylaw amendment regarding special permit transfers would be considered in a future hearing. Public comments were received, with many residents opposing the rezoning, citing concerns about spot zoning, traffic, potential incompatibility with the neighborhood's character, and a preference for maintaining residential zoning. Several motions to recommend the zoning change failed to pass, and the Board ultimately voted to take no action on the recommendation.
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The board conducted a hybrid public hearing regarding an application for a Special Permit by Aya Custom Homes Inc. for the construction of a new duplex at 144 East Street. Key discussions focused on site plans, with the board requesting revisions to include fencing or screening and specific grading measures, such as shallow swales, to retain stormwater runoff on-site. Public testimony raised concerns about potential drainage impacts on neighboring properties, and the applicant agreed to revise plans accordingly. The hearing was ultimately continued to a future date.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Hadley Planning Board Hybrid Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed and approved draft zoning bylaw amendments regarding agricultural uses for submission to the Selectboard. Other key topics included the endorsement of an Approval Not Required plan for 6 Rita Circle, public hearings for special permit applications involving a new duplex at 144 East St and a flag lot at 134 Ferry St, and a zoning map amendment petition for 129 College St. Additionally, the Board reviewed department reports regarding staffing transitions, upcoming sign bylaw fee adjustments, and scheduled events for the Mosier Elementary School Building Committee.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
South Hadley Planning Board Public Hearing Meeting Minutes
The Planning Board held a hybrid public hearing to discuss a special permit application for the development of a flag lot at 134 Ferry Street. The proposal involved subdividing a 5.1-acre property into two lots to allow for the construction of a new residence. The board reviewed compliance with zoning standards for the Residential A-1 and Agricultural districts, as well as the Water Supply Protection Overlay District. Public input was received concerning the need for more detailed site plans, including driveway grading, stormwater management, and potential environmental impacts. The hearing was continued to a future date to allow for further review of the requested information.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
