The Agawam Planning Board continued review of a car dealership expansion plan after discussion with the operator. Mike LaPointe of Agawam Tire & Auto Service Center outlined plans to add 26 parking spaces and increase inventory capacity from 20 to 46 vehicles at 820-828 Springfield Street.
Agawam Planning Board unanimously approves preliminary plan for South Westfield subdivision. Chair Violet Baldwin guided the board's approval of the 130 South Westfield Street preliminary plan, advancing the project to the Definitive Plan stage, where more detailed engineering and environmental
Planning Board continues Tirone 21-lot subdivision plan. Chair Violet Baldwin and the board deferred action on the 130 South Westfield Street proposal to September 17, pending outstanding engineering review and fire department approval, as eleven abutters voiced concerns about traffic impacts on
Agawam Planning Board endorses 270-day moratorium on data centers and approves equipment repair facility. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano and board members voted 4-0 to support Council President Anthony Russo's moratorium, which allows time for the city to research and develop a protective ordinance to
Agawam Planning Board backs fence-height ordinance, approves Juniors Towing site plan. The board unanimously recommended approval of an ordinance increasing the allowed fence height from 6.5 feet to 8 feet, incorporating Building Inspector recommendations. Council President Anthony Russo, who
Planning Board recommends City Council deny zone change for group home. The Board voted 2-1 on June 4 to send a negative recommendation on the proposal by Chanda Care, Inc. to rezone 430 North West Street from Business B to Residence A-2. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano, Michael DiLullo, and Charles
Planning Board unanimously recommends Charlies Garden Park zone change on Suffield Street parcels. The proposal, presented by Filipe Cravo and Clark Dore, would convert Business A, Agricultural, and Residence A-2 zoning to Business A with a Mixed Use Business C overlay, enabling approximately 30
Planning Board approves Silver Street site plan, releases bond, continues Garden Street review. The board voted unanimously to approve the Site Plan for 699 Silver Street for MSR Properties LLC, conditioned on maintaining a clear swept path for the Fire Department; Engineering is satisfied and
Planning Board unanimously backs $950K federal block grant for infrastructure work. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano and members Mike Cleavall and Michael DiLullo approved a Community Development Block Grant application to fund phase one construction on Moore and Valley Streets, design already complete,
Planning Board approves energy storage site plan pending regulatory clearance. Vice Chair Frank DeStefano and members Charles Elfman and Michael DiLullo unanimously approved a site plan for Agawam Energy Center LLC at 769 Silver Street, contingent on Conservation Commission and state natural