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Planning‑board review underway for former sandpit redevelopment; consultant outlines overlay and zoning options
Summary
A consultant presentation to the planning board has advanced discussion of a redevelopment proposal for former sandpit properties. The study outlines three zoning approaches — conservation/residential, mixed commercial/residential, or industrial/residential — and leaves the ultimate choice to the planning board and further public input.
A consultant’s presentation to the planning board has focused attention on redevelopment options for former sandpit properties that span parts of Route 68 and adjacent parcels.
At the committee meeting, members summarized the Oct. 16 planning‑board presentation by a consultant from the firm Niche. The consultant, Mitch, outlined three broad categories for reuse: conservation with recreation and residential; mixed commercial and residential; and industrial with residential. The presentation included conceptual map sketches showing potential road access from Route 68 and placement of commercial uses near the road with residential and conservation areas farther inland.
The committee clarified zoning options discussed in the presentation. An overlay district would not automatically change base zoning…
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