Zoning Board of Appeals Jul 9, 2026

The Town of Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on July 9, 2026, primarily to consider two public hearings involving special permits for property use changes and structural alterations. The board voted to continue the hearing for 112 to 114 North Witness Street to July 23, 2026, due to incomplete application materials. The main discussion focused on 65 High Street, where the applicant sought a special permit to convert a non-owner occupied duplex into an owner-occupied converted dwelling, including enclosing porches and modifying parking spaces. The board reviewed site plans, parking waivers, and compliance with zoning bylaws, ultimately approving the special permit with conditions including owner occupancy and notification requirements for ownership changes. The meeting also included the election of board officers and scheduling of upcoming hearings. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion involved compliance with zoning regulations and property management plans relevant to future property use and maintenance.