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Andover Nonprofit Challenges Zoning Board's Affordable Housing Rejection
Discover the latest developments in the ongoing battle for affordable housing in Andover, Massachusetts, as local nonprofit Andover Community Trust (ACT) voices dissatisfaction with the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) decision. Despite extensive efforts and support from the Select Board, ACT's proposed housing project on Mary Lou Lane faces rejection, prompting concerns over the prioritization of local interests over the pressing need for affordable housing. Learn how ACT emphasizes the importance of Chapter 40B regulations in overcoming barriers to affordable housing and how the ZBA's decision reflects broader challenges in balancing community concerns with housing initiatives. Delve into the emotional debates surrounding the project, including safety considerations and environmental impacts, as ACT navigates potential avenues for appeal. Stay updated on the upcoming ZBA vote on April 4, 2024, and the implications for Andover's affordable housing landscape.
No Appeal Of Project Denial
The deadline to file an appeal of the denial of the multifamily special permit and site plan review for the proposed Rice Pond Village project, which was proposed to have 46-residential units on the 15.4822± acres of land, passed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The Millbury Planning Board's denial decision was a sound and defensible one based upon the facts presented, most importantly public safety.
Rice Pond Village Denial
On Monday, January 24, 2022 and Monday, February 14, 2022, the Millbury Planning Board voted to deny the multifamily special permit and site plan review for the proposed Rice Pond Village project, proposed to have 46-dwelling units, on the 15.4822± acres of land owned by the Rice Pond Realty Trust, John Antaya, Kathleen (McLaughlin) Mardirosian, and the McLaughlin Family Living Trust; and the applicant Whitney Street Home Builders LLC, while approving the post-construction stormwater management permit for the proposed Rice Pond Village project with a project address of 17 Rice Road in Millbury, Massachusetts.