Planning Board continues zoning bylaw review, approves two applications
Planning Board continues its zoning bylaw overhaul and approves two site applications. Community Scale consultants presented a proposal to consolidate seven levels of site plan review into four categories at a public hearing continued to June 9 for further discussion ahead of summer hearings.
PLANNING BOARD - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE · Meeting of May 5, 2026
WINCHESTER — Planning Board continues its zoning bylaw overhaul and approves two site applications. Community Scale consultants presented a proposal to consolidate seven levels of site plan review into four categories at a public hearing continued to June 9 for further discussion ahead of summer hearings. Building Commissioner Tom Kennedy advocated eliminating site plan review for single-family homes.
In site applications, the board unanimously approved a special permit for a 216-square-foot addition at 22 Governors Avenue and voted 4-1 to approve site plan review for retaining walls and decks at 24 Hillcrest Parkway, with Member Keri Layton voting against.
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Source: the PLANNING BOARD - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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