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Abutter concerns on subdivision dismissed in favor of approval
Oct 15 Amherst Planning Board approved the Yakovakis two-lot subdivision on 39 Juniper Dr/North St despite abutter Andrea Bowers raising well impacts, stormwater runoff, wetlands buffers, slopes, and loss of rural character... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-10-15/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Waivers and approval process for subdivision
Board granted traffic, fiscal, hydrogeologic, and stormwater study waivers for the Yakovakis subdivision then approved it with only a Class 5 road access condition. Application accepted as complete Oct 15; all votes unanimous. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-10-15/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Home occupation rules delayed
Home occupation zoning changes tabled again Oct 15 after earlier public pushback. Board cited enforcement challenges and said current variance process is enough; no new draft without more stakeholder input. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-10-15/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Oct 15 Amherst Planning Board approved the Yakovakis subdivision creating two lots on 39 Juniper Dr/North St. Abutter Andrea Bowers raised flooding, well pressure, wetlands, slopes, and rural character concerns. Board granted all requested waivers and... #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Motion by a speaker; waivers for traffic, fiscal, hydrogeologic, and stormwater studies passed unanimously. Subdivision approved with access limited to the Class 5 portion of North Street only. No changes required to address abutter objections.
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Board stated the application met zoning and abutter issues did not justify denial or extra studies. Same meeting, home occupation limits were tabled once more due to prior public pushback and enforcement concerns. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-10-15/
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At the October 15 Planning Board meeting, the board approved the Yakovakis subdivision and lot line adjustment on 39 Juniper Drive/North Street. An abutter raised specific concerns about stormwater runoff affecting wells, wetlands buffers, steep slopes, wildlife habitat, and preservation of rural character. The board granted waivers for traffic, fiscal, hydrogeologic, and stormwater studies, then approved the two-lot plan with a condition limiting access to the Class 5 section of North Street. All recorded votes were unanimous. Separately, proposed updates to home occupation zoning rules were tabled again. Board members noted prior public opposition and enforcement difficulties, stating the existing variance process remains sufficient and that further public input is needed before drafting changes. Residents can review the full meeting recording for details on both items. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/planning-board/2025-10-15/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH