The Planning and Zoning Commission will open a public hearing this Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7PM on the Hinsdale School Renovation project. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard and written communications will be received. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via the online platform, ZOOM. Copies of the above Planning and Zoning Commission application are on file for public inspection and may be viewed by clicking here.
Additionally, the project is currently before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission as the plans include restoring and daylighting the Gilbert Home Brook that flows in a culvert under a portion of the school. A public hearing will begin at 7PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, again via the online platform ZOOM. Copies of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission application are on file for public inspection and may be viewed by clicking here.
Finally, the engineers are also seeking a variance from Section III.G.3. of the Zoning Regulations from the Zoning Board of Appeals as the height and area of the proposed monument sign are greater than what is permitted. The public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7PM, also held via the online platform ZOOM. Copies of the Zoning Board of Appeals application are on file for public inspection and may be viewed by clicking here.
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More information on the Hinsdale School Renovation Project may be found here.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Land Use Office at (860) 738-6593.