Podcasts about zoning board

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Community Service Director John Storer about major construction projects underway and planned for Dover. The episode also features updates on City Council and Planning Board activities from May.Parker and Storer discuss the downtown streetlight replacement project, which began as a pilot program near Franklin Square and will expand along Central Avenue from the railroad tracks toward Broadway. The city is replacing 22 additional lights and hopes to complete the project by fall. They also cover the phased replacement of 15 downtown street trees, pedestrian safety improvements including bump-outs at First and Second streets, and lighting upgrades south of the Central Avenue Bridge.Major infrastructure projects include a $10 million Court and Union Street reconstruction starting this summer, water main replacements on Broadway and Oak Street, and the upcoming Henry Law to Payne Street reconstruction following Apple Harvest Day. Storer highlights the $20 million Central Avenue gateway project from Silver Street to Stark Avenue, which requires extensive right-of-way coordination and federal compliance.Brian Early reports on City Council activities, focusing on the proposed $20 million Dover High School athletic field improvements at Dunaway Field. The Council will hold a public hearing June 11 and vote June 25. Other Council actions included approving Community Development Block Grant funding and public art projects.Erin Bassegio summarizes Planning and Zoning Board decisions, including subdivision approvals, variance requests, and a housing development at 566 Sixth St. that was ultimately approved after an appeal.

Guidelines cover residential, commercial panels The Philipstown Town Board will hold a public hearing June 5 on a proposed law that would establish zoning guidelines for the installation of solar panels and commercial solar farms. A Climate Smart Task Force committee crafted the rules with five goals: (1) to establish a siting process; (2) lessen the cost of electricity; (3) mitigate the impact of solar systems on the environment and wildlife; (4) support the town goal of carbon neutrality; and (5) regulate the decommissioning of commercial solar projects. The conservation and planning boards, the building department and the town engineer and attorney each reviewed the proposal, said Jason Angell, a member of the Town Board and the task force, during a May 1 meeting. "All of that process is probably what took some time but made it a lot stronger." Under the draft guidelines, property owners who want to install roof- or ground-mounted systems for residential use would be allowed to do so in any zoning district. They would follow the same regulatory process required for adding accessory structures, such as garages. Philipstown would limit the height of panels on pitched roofs to 8 inches, flat roofs to 2 feet or the height of parapets and ground-mounted solar systems to 12 feet. Panels must have anti-reflective coating and ground-mounted systems can not be larger than 5,000 square feet and shielded from neighbors. The law would allow solar farms in all zoning districts except for the Ridgeline Protection District and only in the Scenic Overlay District with a special permit. The draft specifies that solar farms, "to the greatest extent possible," be installed on industrial properties; Superfund sites that have undergone environmental cleanup; mining sites; abandoned parcels; landfills; parking lots; and the roofs of commercial buildings. Removing trees larger than 6 inches in diameter "should be minimized," according to the draft law. If more than 10 trees need to be removed for a ground-mounted system, applicants would need to propose mitigation measures such as planting an equal number of trees or replacing invasive plants with native ones. In addition, solar farms capable of generating up to 5 megawatts of electricity would need 7-foot-high fencing with a self-locking gate to secure the mechanical equipment. Systems over 1 megawatt would need a decommissioning plan. Applicants would have to deposit cash or post a bond or security equal to 115 percent of the cost of removal and site restoration. Companies building community solar projects, which allow residents to buy shares of the electricity they generate, would have to target Philipstown residents for subscriptions, particularly low- and moderate-income households. Requests for variances could be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Fishkill Avenue Dunkin' in limbo after 6-1 vote It is unclear what's next for a Dunkin' coffeehouse planned for Fishkill Avenue in Beacon after the City Council on Monday (May 5) banned drive-thrus citywide. The proposal - to build a Dunkin' with a drive-thru and three apartments at the former Healey Brothers Ford site at 420 Fishkill Ave. - was approved by the Planning Board in March. But while the Planning Board reviewed the application, the council began weighing zoning amendments that would ban drive-thrus and self-storage facilities. Council members decided during their April 28 workshop to split the two. They will continue discussing the self-storage measure, but the law prohibiting drive-thrus went to a vote Monday and was adopted, 6-1, with Mayor Lee Kyriacou voting "no." The ban originated in the city's ongoing study of the Fishkill Avenue corridor, where a citizen committee recommended last year that, to encourage more pedestrian-friendly growth, the council prohibit new self-storage facilities, drive-thrus, gas stations, car washes, auto lots and repair shops. Existing businesses would remain. On Monday, Kyriacou called a walkable, more residential Fishkill Avenue "a laudable goal," but said "it's a long, long way off." He cautioned that zoning today for the council's vision for the corridor could backfire. "My concern is that if we don't permit some transitional uses - and I do think a drive-thru would be a transitional use - we will end up with many more years of car dealerships, probably used-car dealerships, instead of seeing the change that we want," Kyriacou said. The rest of the council disagreed. Pam Wetherbee, who represents Ward 3, which includes the Fishkill Avenue corridor, said that prohibiting drive-thrus would allow the area to evolve quickly. Nobody could have predicted Beacon's rapid growth, she said, "and I think it's going to happen just as quick" on Fishkill Avenue. George Mansfield said that "we have to zone for what we want ultimately to see." Drive-thrus "go up fast" and "one follows the other," he said. Paloma Wake said that "in motion" changes in the corridor, such as sidewalk improvements, will increase accessibility and make restricting drive-thrus "the best long-term decision for Beacon." It remains to be seen where the move leaves the approved Dunkin' application. City Attorney Nick Ward-Willis told the council in January that the project would be regulated by whatever zoning is in place when a foundation is poured and "something substantial has come out of the ground." Taylor Palmer, the attorney for Jay Healey, the developer (who is a member of the committee studying Fishkill Avenue), told the council last month that the project would not be viable without the drive-thru. Healey could ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance allowing it to proceed; Palmer said Wednesday that no decision had been made. When asked in March for their opinions, Planning Board members expressed concern in a memo with the "categorical prohibition" of drive-thrus. Instead, they suggested a district-by-district approach or identifying areas within zoning districts where the use should be prohibited. In other business… The council on Monday approved an extension of the contract for garbage and recycling collection with Royal Carting. The city will pay $60,177 monthly for garbage and $19,369 for recycling, or 1 percent increases, in 2026. The company had not increased its fees since 2019, said City Administrator Chris White. Bulk trash drop-off at the Transfer Station on Dennings Avenue opens for the season on May 17 and runs through Sept. 20. Residents current on their taxes may bring up to 250 pounds of construction or household waste. The Transfer Station is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with John Swartzendruber, a former Planning Board member who served from 2003 until the 2010s. This is the third episode in a series looking back at the Planning Board over the years. Swartzendruber discusses how he joined the board after his father-in-law, who had been a planning director in Portsmouth, suggested he get involved in the community. He reflects on the positive experience of working with a diverse group of board members and city staff, highlighting the camaraderie and teamwork. Swartzendruber mentions notable projects during his tenure, including Liberty Mutual's campus expansion in 2007 (from which he recused himself as a Liberty employee) and the Point Place development. He describes how planning board members received physical packets of materials delivered to their homes before meetings, a practice that has since shifted to digital delivery. Swartzendruber explains that he eventually left the board when his growing family commitments made it difficult to attend meetings consistently. He encourages listeners to consider volunteering for the Planning Board, emphasizing that no specific experience is required to make a valuable contribution.In This Week in Dover History, we hear from Brian Early of Media Services and Erin Bassegio from the planning department about recent city activities. They discuss April City Council actions including approval of new ballot counting machines, a water main replacement project, and a contract for natural turf maintenance on city fields. The Planning Board reviewed Community Development Block Grant funding, approved a project for five single-family homes, and conducted training for members on their roles and responsibilities. Various subcommittees are working on updates to the Transfer of Development Rights ordinance and addressing community housing needs. Other boards and commissions that met include the Conservation Commission, Zoning Board, Parking Commission, and Waterfront Committee.

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with City Manager Brian Johnson for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation on the city's future. With big moves happening across Tech Park, Peachtree Corners Circle, and the Forum area, this discussion dives into the city's strategy for smart growth, safety, and innovation.Brian shares updates on proposed roundabouts, equity-driven housing developments, the transformation of aging office space, and how the city is positioning itself as a hub for autonomous vehicles and drone delivery.From bold rezoning efforts to a proactive stance on data center development, this is a must-listen for residents, businesses, and anyone interested in the smart evolution of one of Metro Atlanta's most innovative cities.

On today's episode of "What I Wish I Knew", we sit down with Commissioner Ritch Wheeler.Ritch Wheeler is a dedicated leader and community servant with deep Texas roots. A proud Baylor graduate, US Veteran, and lifelong Texan, Ritch is also a committed family man, devoted husband, and father of three amazing boys. Since moving to Montgomery County with his wife Laura in 2009, Ritch has actively contributed to his community, serving Shenandoah in numerous capacities, including on the Civic Club, Planning and Zoning Board, Municipal Development District, and as Mayor. He also balanced public service with a successful career as a National Vice President for a Woodlands-based company. Ritch felt called to continue serving and is now Commissioner for Montgomery County Precinct 3. Driven by his faith and dedication to his community, Ritch is committed to building a thriving future for Montgomery County.

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance. This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarify the confusion and help everyone understand what actually happened with the United Methodist bell tower over the last 18 years. The LDS church seems to want to use this as precedence that would allow them to build a 173 ft tall steeple. In the simplest terms, while the town council back in the day did comment that they didn't have a problem with the belltower, they then would have followed the process to send the plan back to Planning & Zoning to work on issues related to codes like the height and decibel of the bells.Nothing was approved, nothing was signed with final signatures for height and decibel and the tower was never built. Eleven years later the Methodist church built a much smaller tower. (This episode originally aired last year but the "bell tower defense" continues to be used over and over by faithful Mormons. It's important to understand the truth.)Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast!***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com #mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstempleFAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the video.

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Perry Plummer and Community Services Director John Storer about a recent major water main break in Dover.The conversation begins with Storer explaining how the break was first detected late on the night of Feb. 7 when operators noticed more water leaving the system than normal. Despite immediate efforts to locate the break, it remained elusive even after daylight, prompting activation of the city's Emergency Operations Center under Chief Plummer's direction. The break was releasing approximately 2,000 gallons per minute (about 3 million gallons per day), but unusually, no water was visibly surfacing anywhere in the city.Plummer explains how they implemented an incident command structure to coordinate resources efficiently, including fire and police personnel searching the streets, drones with thermal imaging, helicopter support, and engineers. The team systematically isolated different sections of the water system while simultaneously planning for potential water conservation measures if the situation worsened. They also activated an emergency water interconnection with neighboring Somersworth.After extensive searching, they finally discovered the break at 432 Central Avenue, a vacant building overhanging the Cochecho River. The broken pipe inside the building was sending water directly into the river—a "perfect storm" scenario that made detection especially difficult. Both officials praise the collaborative efforts of city staff and the patience of residents during the incident.Parker then speaks with Erin Bassegio from Planning and Community Development and Brian Early from Media Services for their monthly update on city activities. They discuss recent Planning Board meetings, City Council budget workshops, Energy Commission initiatives, Zoning Board approvals, and updates on the Cochecho Waterfront Development Advisory Committee and the city's two TIF boards.

Eliza Street condominiums incomplete A lender filed a lawsuit in Dutchess County court this month demanding repayment of nearly $4.63 million from the developer of an incomplete Beacon housing project. The suit, filed Feb. 4 by Insula Capital Group, alleges that Qele "Charlie" Qelaj, who is listed in a state database as the registered agent of Eliza Street LLC, failed to repay loans of $747,000 and $3,881,950 to construct The Mews at Beacon, a nine-unit condominium development at 53 Eliza St. The project, which was approved by the Beacon Planning Board in 2019, would have loft-like condos in three buildings around a landscaped courtyard. A representative for the developer said in 2023 that construction was 70 percent complete and Qelaj was getting new financing. Last year the representative said Qelaj had approached a new lender. Insula said in its complaint that Qelaj requested three extensions on the $747,000 loan, which was taken out in 2021. According to the legal filing, in 2022 Qelaj consolidated two other loans totaling $3.9 million. In January 2023, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the project a one-year extension of a variance to construct multi-family units in an area zoned for single-family homes. It also provided an extension on a variance to construct nine units on a parcel that was allowed only six. At that time, the project's attorney wrote in materials submitted to the ZBA that the three buildings had been constructed and would be "completely finished" within 10 months, notwithstanding complications presented by the pandemic. Insula asked the court to force the sale of the development to pay the debts, plus interest and fees. 416-420 Main St. The City Council on Tuesday (Feb. 18) approved a second six-month extension of the special-use permit approved in 2021 for the four-story building at 416-420 Main St. The project merged two lots and will include retail on the ground floor, office space on the second and third and a single apartment on a recessed fourth floor, as well as an outdoor plaza open to the public. Construction had been delayed by "long lead times required to finish interior spaces," according to a memo from the city attorney, but is expected to be complete within six months.

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Mary is asking for others to join her at the Zoning Board to hear about plans for Mt. Tivy. Do you want Mt Tivy turned into apartment complexes? PLUS - A plea to help local candidates run for office! They need more than an "atta boy" and a pat on the back!

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Wes Forester, PGA Director of Golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee joined Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss Richland—the seventh golf course at the Greensboro, Ga. property. The new 18-hole layout was created by acclaimed course architect Tom Fazio by combining nine holes from his existing National course with nine all-new holes. This gives Reynolds Lake Oconee two Fazio designs (Richland and The National) along with courses from Jack Nicklaus (Great Waters), Rees Jones (The Oconee), Jim Engh (Creek Club), and two by Bob Cupp (The Preserve and The Landing). The new Richland turns the Bluff nine from the original, Fazio-designed National—with some recent modifications—into holes 1 through 5 and 15 through 18. The new holes, 6 through 14, traverse the peninsula of Reynolds and tumbles down to the Richland side of Lake Oconee. The resulting layout provides plenty of challenge with fescue-lined fairways, numerous bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes. Among the changes to the nine Bluff holes were removing or repositioning bunkers, adding new ones, and combining smaller bunkers to create larger ones. Some greens have been reshaped and/or moved, often bringing the lake more into play. New fescue native areas and low-mow chipping areas were also added on some holes. The new nine utilizes significant elevation change to put an emphasis on club selection and angle of attack. Players will encounter doglegs, a deep valley and big ravine, plus sloping greens and strategically placed bunkering. They'll also have the chance to refresh themselves at a new halfway house – The Turn – between holes 9 and 10. The Turn is a mobile food truck that will serve burgers, sandwiches, wraps and a full array of beverages. Also on this podcast … In the world of golf clubs, resorts, and hospitality venues, delivering unforgettable player experiences is paramount, and effective team communication plays a central role in achieving this. Elle Ferebee, Senior Account Executive at Relay, highlights how the right communication tools not only streamline team interactions but also help transform member experiences into something truly memorable. The Glen Ridge (N.J.) Country Club's planned expansion includes constructing a children's pool and removing 56 trees, raising concerns among neighboring residents. The proposed pool placement—just 13 feet from the property line—requires a variance, as local law typically mandates a 100-foot setback. The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to review these variance requests Nov. 14. Findings have yet to be announced. One local resident expressed concerns about the impact of the expansion on noise levels in the area. Two years into a significant restoration effort, Asheville, N.C.'s historic Municipal Golf Course, known affectionately as “Muni,” is facing severe setbacks after Tropical Storm Helene. The city was close to completing multimillion-dollar improvements across the course's 18 holes, including upgrades to fairways, bunkers, cart paths, and greens, along with extensive stormwater system repairs. However, after Helene swept through on Sept. 27, the Swannanoa River, which runs beside the course, overflowed to more than 26 feet, submerging the surrounding areas. The resulting floodwaters inundated Muni's front nine holes, with water and debris gushing from drainage inlets, undermining the turf and reversing much of the recent improvement work.

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Beacon developer wants to fill apartments, then build more The Beacon City Council has yet to decide when it will allow a developer to rent 64 apartments he constructed on Tioronda Avenue. The issue is that Bernard Kohn, the developer of 248 Tioronda Ave., did not follow the conditions of approval for his project, which was to have been a mixed-use campus with two apartment buildings and a two-story, 25,400-square-foot commercial structure on the banks of Fishkill Creek. There are many factors at play. The Planning Board approved Kohn's 9-acre, mixed-use proposal in 2020, three years after the council enacted a law requiring projects in the Fishkill Creek development zone to include at least 25 percent commercial space, and for the commercial component of a project to be built before or at the same time as the residential. In 2021, Kohn asked the Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to build the apartment buildings before the commercial structure. At a public hearing, a dozen residents opposed the request. The ZBA adjourned the hearing in August 2021 and Kohn never returned to the board. In July, Kohn came to the City Council to ask for certificates of occupancy (COs) for the 64 apartments and permission to construct 36 apartments in the third building, which has not been built, and to amend its height from two to three stories. There had been little interest from tenants in filling the commercial space, he said. The council members made no decision but in September adopted amendments to the development zone that permit COs for residential buildings before commercial with "good cause shown" and with conditions as the council "deems appropriate." On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Kohn's attorney tried to convince the council that his client had good cause for his request. The COs would make 64 apartments, including six below-market-rate as required by the city, available to renters; open a 1/3-mile segment of the Fishkill Creek Greenway and Heritage Trail to the public; and generate about $300,000 in tax revenue for the city. In addition, people living in the apartments will spend money on Main Street, said Brad Schwartz, the attorney. "It's not one singular reason, but rather a bundle of items that we believe collectively comprise 'good cause,'" he said. Schwartz said that COs would also give Kohn time to continue marketing the third building to commercial tenants. The developer is using Berkshire Hathaway to advertise the project but "no major anchor tenant has surfaced," Schwartz said. When Council Member Pam Wetherbee asked why Kohn had not constructed the commercial building first or concurrently, as the law required at the time of his approval, the attorney was unsure. "I'm not certain of the answer to that question, but the approvals were issued shortly after the pandemic started, so I'm gathering that market conditions changed pretty quickly thereafter," Schwartz said. "The residential proceeded first and the commercial lagged behind until there was a market that had shown it could support that use." "Did they communicate that with the city, when they realized that years ago?" Wetherbee asked. That prompted Mayor Lee Kyriacou to note that a developer can typically build a residential project without tenants in place, but "I recognize that on commercial construction that is not the case." He also acknowledged that "our law may not have made a ton of sense written the way it was written." "I'm afraid that if something is approved, we're setting a precedent," Wetherbee said. "Then the next applicant will come forward and say, 'You allowed it for this.' " Schwartz reiterated that the pandemic had changed the market after Kohn's project was approved. "But the law didn't change, and an exception to the law wasn't granted," said Dan Aymar-Blair, a council member. Kyriacou was more sympathetic. "I'm looking at our law - and I'm a primary author - and nobody at the time thought that the two markets, residential and commercial, would go...

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Intermunicipal cooperation on the upswing The Cold Spring Village Board, at its Wednesday (Aug. 28) meeting, approved a law that adds a 4 percent occupancy tax to Chapter 118 of the Village Code. The meeting also served as a public hearing on the tax. The state Legislature approved legislation in 2022 that enabled the village to impose a tax on hotel and motel room stays of up to 5 percent. Guests at the Cold Spring Hotel, Hudson House River Inn, Pig Hill Inn and West Point Foundry Bed & Breakfast, which collectively have 33 overnight rooms, will have the 4 percent tax added to their bills. During the public hearing, Vera Keil, owner of the Pig Hill Inn, questioned why only patrons of those four businesses would be subject to the tax. Mayor Kathleen Foley said the tax will apply to short-term rentals, as well, such as those booked through Airbnb and VRBO, but "we're starting with the small number of hotels and B&Bs, as defined by New York State law." Foley said all revenue raised by the tax will go into the general fund, which pays for the bulk of village operations. "These dollars aren't earmarked," she said. "We can use them for everything in the general fund, including infrastructure," which she said is the priority. After the public hearing closed, Trustee Eliza Starbuck spoke in favor of limiting the tax to 3 percent until after short-term rentals are added. Trustee Aaron Freimark agreed. "We have more freedom starting small than starting large," he said. He suggested the tax be set at something less than 5 percent. "I'd be OK with 4 percent but happier with 3," he said. Trustee Tweep Phillips Woods supported 4 percent. "It's a reasonable rate," she said, noting that it could be increased or decreased once short-term rentals are included. The board voted 3-1 to approve a 4 percent tax (Trustee Laura Bozzi was absent). Foley, who supported 5 percent, was the "no" vote. "We should be optimizing this opportunity" to shift the financial burden of tourism from village taxpayers to visitors, she said, noting she wanted her view on the record but that she would not have voted against the motion had the compromise depended upon her vote. Working together At the beginning of the meeting, Foley highlighted recent repairs to a collapsed stormwater culvert and a "very old brick catch basin" on Fishkill Avenue and praised an intermunicipal partnership with the Town of Kent Highway Department and the Putnam County Public Works Department that enabled the work to be done. The project cost the village about $5,000 for materials; Kent and Putnam provided labor and vehicles at no cost. In exchange, village crews will assist Kent and Putnam on future projects. Foley said intermunicipal projects have been made easier by a county-wide association of highway departments established by Kent's superintendent. "It's a win-win for taxpayers across Putnam," she said, adding that County Executive Kevin Byrne is also assisting municipalities "in ways not seen in many years." In other business…. Billy Fields and Robert Ferreira were appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms ending in 2025 and 2027, respectively. The board awarded a contract to Wind River LLC to dispose of 350,000 gallons of sewage sludge from the Fair Street treatment plant, as well as the annual cleaning of the pump wet wells. Though Wind River's bid of $63,350 was $2,000 higher than Fred A. Cook Jr. Inc., which currently provides the service, Cook's bid was not accepted because the village said the company failed to provide on-time service on multiple occasions. The village also received a third bid of $91,000. The board voted to reject the two bids received for the replacement of three tanks and three filters at the water treatment plant on Fishkill Road. The project is funded by pandemic relief funds, including $200,000 directly from the American Rescue Plan Act and $200,000 through Putnam County. Foley said one bid was much higher than preliminary cost estimates and ...

Orchard Park Supervison Gene Majchrzak on the zoning board's meeting postponement

Don Lorentz of the OP Chamber of Commerce on the postponement of this week's zoning board meeting

This week on the New Generation podcast, Herald staff discuss Hermitage students learning about the Underground Railroad, a new name for Farrell Elementary School, a Sharon Regional update, ER expansion at UPMC Horizon and Pine Township rejecting a solar farm. 

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon share information on an application to build a new mosque in McKinney Texas.The McKinney Islamic Association has outgrown their present place of worship and would like to build a larger building. This application was denied by the McKinney Planning & Zoning Board.The juxtaposition between the mosque application in McKinney and the LDS temple in Fairview where the McKinney Texas is being built is interesting. Many people in the town of McKinney, including the mayor have shown overwhelming support for the LDS temple being built in the adjacent town.I'm sure you'll find these two stories really fascinating.***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!

On this episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are joined by Nemo the Mormon to discuss a hot button issue in the McKinney Texas Temple scenario, the United Methodist Church Bell Tower ordinance. This issue is very easy to misunderstand so we take everyone carefully through the Fairview Town Council and Fairview Planning & Zoning Board meeting minutes step by step. Our hope to clarify the confusion and help everyone understand what actually happened with the United Methodist belltower over the last 18 years.***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! ****If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Elizabeth EP Press sits down with attorney Ian Silverman to discuss the lawsuit Tiffani Thomas Silverman filed against Mayor Mantello's Administration for refusal to recognize her appointment by former Mayor Madden to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Troy. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues his interview with Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Later on, Sina Basila Hickey chats with Debora Brown, President of the Albany NAACP, and Beverly Ivy, Chair of the Civic Engagement for the Albany NAACP, about an event happening at The Albany Institute of History and Art on February 25th. After that, Brea Barthel and Albany area "sewist" Lynn DeMaria talk about how learning the techniques of sewing helps individuals support environmental sustainability by reducing landfill, preserving cherished items, and more. Finally, Alisha Washington speaks with Cheryl Marrion, co-founder of Flutters Of Hope Inc., a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for individuals combating and recovering from an eating disorder, to better understand the struggle, the road ahead for individuals facing eating disorders, and the stress it places on the family.

Tiffani Thomas Silverman is suing Mayor Mantello's Administration for refusal to recognize her appointment by former Mayor Madden to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Troy. She is being represented by her husband Ian Silverman, who joined Elizabeth (EP) Press to talk about the lawsuit.

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The City of Belmont's Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting Thursday night on a controversial proposal to develop a massive new neighborhood. The project, which is called the Henry Chapel Subdivision, aims to build over 600 single-family homes on a massive 275-acre area on Davis River Road, just off South Point Road. According to the proposal, the houses will have a density of 2.26 units per acre. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/belmont-meeting-public-input-new-development/275-7b2dc40e-f12c-40e2-bbd7-89cdbc19dee7 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

The City of Belmont's Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting Thursday night on a controversial proposal to develop a massive new neighborhood.The project, which is called the Henry Chapel Subdivision, aims to build over 600 single-family homes on a massive 275-acre area on Davis River Road, just off South Point Road. According to the proposal, the houses will have a density of 2.26 units per acre.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/belmont-meeting-public-input-new-development/275-7b2dc40e-f12c-40e2-bbd7-89cdbc19dee7Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Law professor outlines the failures of America's child welfare system; The Zoning Board of Appeals' latest decision in "monster homes" case

The girls tried their hardest this week to be thankful but unfortunately did have to join the IWC in being annoyed at a lot of Full Gear, a turn of events which brought them no pleasure. We get into specifically what's not working for us around the MJF storylines, the deflation we're feeling around the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, and disappointments around the women's belt changes. But we also had a blast with Christian Cage, got horned UP for the bloody gorey blood drinking gore of Swerve and Hangman's stapletown match of the night (do NOT project squeamishness onto us, squeamish men of the IWC!!!!), and enjoyed a little kissy-kissy romance storyline. All this and more on our post-Full Gear Thanksgiving weekend pod!

Should A Convicted Ponzi Schemer Serve On A Planning & Zoning Board In The Miami Beach Area? In this episode of the "Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast With Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures®," a panel of four former and current journalists discuss whether an individual who was convicted of participating in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme should sit on the planning and zoning board in the barrier island city of Surfside in Miami-Dade County. The discussion is based on this story from the Florida Bulldog: "Co-Conspirator In Billion-Dollar Rothstein Ponzi Is Now A City Official" Here's a link: 'https://www.floridabulldog.org/2023/09/co-conspirator-billion-dollar-rothstein-ponzi-scheme-now-public-official/ This week's panel is comprised of Zalewski (@PeterAZalewski) along with former business reporters John Fakler (@JTFakler), Jean Gruss (@JeanGruss) of GrussPr.com and current real estate reporter Lidia Dinkova (@LidiaDinkova) of The Real Deal. This program features current and former journalists discussing the biggest stories from the previous week. The objective of this program is to cut through the fluff and hyperbole of South Florida real estate marketing, in hopes, of assisting the audience to better understand the key points impacting decision making. The Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcasts can be viewed or heard wherever you get your podcasts. Alternatively, this podcast is available on the YouTube.com channel: CondoVulturesTV. Check out the new line of merchandise from the Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast at: 'https://condovultures.creator-spring.com. Please send all questions and comments to @MiamiRRP on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok. To ask a question or make a comment, please reach us at inquiry@condovultures.com or 305.865.5859 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/condovultures/message

The Kewanee City Council met on Monday night in Council Chambers at Kewanee City Hall. Mayor Gary Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday to wrap up what occurred on Monday's agenda. Among the items discussed, there was an appropriations meeting prior to the regular City Council Meeting. Standard practice for a post-budget meeting, funds that were assigned to departments become officially assigned as appropriations. In the regular meeting, the City Council welcomed Dierdre Scott and Dianne Packee who announced the winners of a Gas Card auction that benefited Councilman Steve Faber who is still recovering from a double lung transplant. On the regular agenda for the meeting there were three rulings of of the Kewanee Zoning Board to look at and the Council approved two of the three based on the recommendations of the Zoning Board. And finally, the City of Kewanee has reached an agreement with State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Travis Weaver to share rented office space at the Kewanee Railroad Station. 

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Politicians don't like to take responsibility for anything.  If they can pass the buck, they will.  That's exactly what happened with the Cody Planning and Zoning Board.  Elected officials in Park County forced volunteers to take the heat for a decision that they should have ultimately made.

THIS WEEK in the Monadnock Region: Our brief absence made it so that there's now a million things to talk about: * Did a former select board member start a wildfire? * Did a PES student torch the house across from Alltown as an act of kindness? * Were you at the secret VIP Harlow's Last Hurrah Dance Party? * TOWN MEETING: Select Board Showdown and Planning Board Melee (!!!!) * Chris is a candidate now and there's nothing anyone can do (featuring a very long rant about the sacred civic necessity of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and freedom) * The Trolling of the Warrant Articles * The one way that Chris can be defeated ***In partnership with the Peterborough Town Library, GoMonadnock will host the Peterborough Parley III Debate and Salon, featuring Town Meeting candidate debates and a Vision Session moderated by (the Honorable) Jonah Wheeler -- May 3 at 6:30 PM at the PTL*** Check out Monadnock Underground's Fall 2022 season: www.monadnockunderground.com/tag/fall2022season/ Contact us: Hate mail and information about how to send us your awesome calendar photos: diloreto@monadnockunderground.com Submissions: submit@monadnockunderground.com Advertising/Sponsorship: zoe@monadnockunderground.com www.gomonadnock.com/ www.monadnockunderground.com/ If you don't like the sound quality, that's because this was NOT produced by Sound Lord Chad Patterson of Studio 117. That's our fault. But GO TO Studio 117 - www.studio117.net/ - for ALL your mixing, mastering, and recording needs in 2022 AND BEYOND. He is a hero. PLUS he's got a band now and you can BOOK THEM: www.facebook.com/DownByTen/ AND wear their GEAR and emulate them with their GUITAR PICKS: www.zazzle.com/store/downbytenmerch

Between the mayor's race and the Park Hill Golf Course, our ballots for the April 4 election are jam-packed! But don't overlook the two innocuous-looking zoning questions 2M and 2N. They may seem insignificant, but they could have big implications for the literal shape of our city. Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval (District 1) helped get 2M and 2N on the ballot, and she sits down with host Bree Davies to explain where they came from, what they'd change, and why they matter.  To catch up on the full backstory behind Councilwoman Sandoval's effort to reform the Zoning Board of Adjustment, you can hear our episodes tracking the story here: Why Can't This Northside Couple Build an ADU for Their Disabled Mom How an Obscure Zoning Board Got Reformed (And Why It Matters) For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Shirley is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, where he received and still has a felony for 4 ounces of cannabis flower. He is a father of a little boy named Haze and an awesome human partner to Sequoia, who he calls his wife. In his town of Gray, Maine, Derek serves as a municipality official serving as a Zoning Board of Appeals board member. Shirley spends a good chunk of time reading legislation, policy, and bill and then writes and delivers public testimony based on his feelings. He gets labeled as an activist by the cannabis community, but he truly feels it's his civic duty as an American citizen to participate in creating or blocking laws. He wishes more people would be more involved in the cannabis policy and political side as much as people care about events and awards shows. Discussed this week: forcing yourself to eat, weed making things easier, ADD/ADHD, baked salad, pistachios, chicken parm, fall leaves, and fish food, LD83, the Veteran and Legal Affairs Committee, cat floor shitter, viral load, home-grown weed, bonsai trees, not being a fan of Green Truck, tobacco licenses, bricks and mortar, prerolls as bread and butter, LD40, the importance of showing up In person, January 23rd, 2023 zoning board of appeals decision, getting voices heard, calling your district representative, LEGISCAN Maine, Multi-State Operators, your outrage keeps me updated, not activism-just acting, Dawson Julia, not getting high- getting better, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/potluckypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/potluckypodcast/support

Zoning Board of Appeals January 4, 2023 7:00 Upon the Application of Phillip Johenning and John Rowe by their Attorney Matthew Dunn, dated October 31, 2022, on file with the Board of Appeals appealing the denial of the request for enforcement. Said request sought an order compelling Thayer Nursery Corporation to cease operations of a commercial landscaping business at properties known at 0 to 24 Forest St and 270 Hillside St.