MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street
Summary
Artisian Land Company is asking to bypass minimum tract size, setbacks, building spacing, height, and the traffic impact study for a multifamily project at 722 Sandy St. Neighbors on that corridor may want to weigh in on traffic and neighborhood character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 20, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.
The developer and future multifamily residents would benefit if the relief is granted.
Nearby Sandy Street residents could see more traffic and denser construction if all relief is granted.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Zoning Hearing Board - Nov 24, 2026
Artisian Land Company is asking to bypass minimum tract size, setbacks, building spacing, height, and the traffic impact study for a multifamily project at 722 Sandy St. Neighbors on that corridor may want to weigh in on traffic and neighborhood character.
Municipal Council - Oct 29, 2026
A developer is asking the town to change zoning rules in the MR District to build 36 new row homes at 722 Sandy Street. Council is deciding whether to move forward with advertising the ordinance for a public hearing.
Zoning Hearing Board - Oct 27, 2026
Commercial developers and community organizations are requesting dimensional variances and special exceptions for retail, daycare, worship, and community center expansions. These requests touch on building heights, lot coverage, and use regulations in commercial and residential zones.
Municipal Council - Oct 20, 2026
A developer is requesting an ordinance amendment to allow 36 row homes at 722 Sandy Street under the MR zoning district.
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Municipal Council - May 20, 2026
A developer wants to build 36 townhomes instead of a previously approved apartment building at 722 Sandy Hill Road. Council agreed to have staff draft a zoning text amendment to add rowhouse standards to the multi-family district.
Related development
722 Sandy Street Row Homes
If approved down the line, this would open the door to 36 new row homes on Sandy Street.
Sandy Hill Townhomes
Replaces a previously approved apartment plan with townhomes, reducing density from 76 units to 36 and utilizing grade changes for walk-out basements.
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