Planning Board Meets Regarding 52 Unit Multi-Family Development – Applicant to Revise Plan
PrivateOversight LLC has proposed a 52 Unit Multi-Family Development on West Broadway in Gardner at the Gardner- Templeton line. Listen to the entire meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Considerable discussion revolved around whether or not it is a good idea for parking spaces to be located in the front or the rear of each building. City Planner Trevor Beauregard advised the Board that in his opinion having parking spaces in front presented a safety issue. Board members voiced similar opinions. Attorney Christine Tree for applicant PrivateOversight LLC argued that the parking spaces should be in front. An abutter voiced an opinion that the plan for the development is congested and not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Other abutters voiced safety concerns with potential traffic. Applicant requested continuance in view of Board members opinions re parking. Planning Board voted to continue the Public Meeting until June while applicant submits plan revision, presumably with parking in the rear..