Description
The Natural Features Protection Review Board approved phase 2 of the sports complex, pending full site plan approval, permits, and tree protection measures.
Impact summary
Most trees on the nearly fully wooded parcel will still be removed, but the redesign preserves the required woodland cover.
Applicant
- Address
- 1617 N Drake
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Environmental Concerns Committee
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Environmental Concerns Committee - May 20, 2026
The Natural Features Protection Review Board approved phase 2 of the sports complex, pending full site plan approval, permits, and tree protection measures.
Natural Features Protection Review Board - May 7, 2026
Phase 2 of a youth amateur sports complex on a ~23-acre parcel, covering the building, parking lot, landscaping and stormwater management. Approved with three conditions after debate over bat-habitat tree replacement and salt-sensitive white pines.
Environmental Concerns Committee - Apr 15, 2026
Phase 1 was approved by the Natural Features Protection Review Board after a redesign met the 25% woodland cover requirement; Phase 2 is still under site plan review.
Related issues (3)
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