Summary
23 condos up a steep, sandy hill off a 35-mph road has abutters worried about sight distance, stormwater running onto Dundee Avenue, a dangerous blind corner, and whether the density is even legal under Article 7. The board punted to July with a long list of questions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; surety and road inspection waivers could leave condo owners and neighbors holding an unverified private road.
The developer and, eventually, 55-plus buyers seeking condo units on municipal water and sewer.
Abutters on Highland and Dundee face added traffic at a blind corner, stormwater from a blasted hillside, and views of a wall of identical buildings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Sep 1, 2026
Daniel Barker is appealing a Planning Board interpretation on Article 7 elderly-housing setbacks and a 22-unit density determination for 14 Highland Avenue; the ZBA will take it up after consulting counsel.
Planning Board - Jul 20, 2026
The board cut the project from 23 to 22 units and refused to waive bonding and inspection rules, siding with protecting future condo owners over the small developer's cost concerns.
Planning Board - Jun 15, 2026
23 condos up a steep, sandy hill off a 35-mph road has abutters worried about sight distance, stormwater running onto Dundee Avenue, a dangerous blind corner, and whether the density is even legal under Article 7. The board punted to July with a long list of questions.
Related development
Highland LLC 55+ condominium development
Adds age-restricted housing with minimal school impact, but the steep driveway entrance and waiver volume remain major hurdles.
1416 Highland Street condominiums
Significant hillside alteration, drainage toward Highland and Dundee, and 23 units' worth of traffic at a dangerous blind corner — or, the applicant argues, 65% less runoff than the site's old paved lot.
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