LMPA Hopkinton Residents
We would like to make you aware that an article was put on the 2023 annual Town Meeting warrant to rezone the north side of Hayward Street from South Street to directly across 33 and 35 Hayward Street. The “Rural Business zone” would extend approximately 350 feet down Hayward street. Included in the proposal is a new road on Hayward Street that would allow access the rear of those properties. This would result in increased traffic, additional runoff from paved surfaces, and additional pollution from storm-water that can directly impact the lake and surrounding neighborhoods. A similar proposal was submitted a number of years ago that was successfully defeated at town meeting. We would encourage the residents of the area to voice their opinions to the Planning Board (March 6th at 7 pm)and at Town Meeting in May.
Please see the attached letter of appeal by those neighbors directly impacted… Not only does this impact these neighbors directly but is also a concern for those in and around this area.
https://docs.google.com/…/1FIU0schsY4syawpd…/mobilebasic
Pic.1 The proposed zoning change. Green is “LakeFront Residential”, Blue is Rural Business (BR)
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Pic2 Proposed zoning change from google view with lot lines. The houses from right to left and down are 33,35,37 Hayward st.
To Respected Hopkinton Town Residents,
A Group of 24 town residents proposed a petition to change the zoning of the lots (see pic1) from LakeFront Residential (RFL) to Rural business (BR) on Jan 31st, 2023, the last day to be added to the town warrant.
While citizens can petition the town government, this case bypasses the normal zoning amendment process through the zoning advisory board (ZAC) and planning board meetings. The petition was submitted on the evening (3.45 pm) of the last day (Jan 31, 2023) petition can be added to the town meeting warrant. This deliberate and last-minute submission left no time for the impacted street residents of Hayward St to make a counter-petition, which they have the right to do.
Zoning was established to protect adjacent residential neighborhoods from negative impacts from future constructions and create a safe environment for families to raise their kids. This development creates very big concerns for the safety and quality of living for the Hayward St residents. Please see the Pic2, showing the proposed change and the neighborhood houses lots.
The zoning amendment includes a private road (Pine Grove Lane) and a part of Hayward St. These two roads will be used for business traffic. However, the private road starts right in front of the 33 Hayward St house driveway! This severely impacts the safety and privacy of the households (33 & 35 Hayward St) as well as diminishes their properties’ value.
We are appealing to all respected Hopkinton residents – to please review the maps with the proposed zoning change, put yourself in the shoes of the 33 and 35 Hayward St residents, and think if such a proposal were to be developed right next to your homes! We sincerely request that you join the Planning Board meeting on March 6th at 7pm and support the neighbors so the Board could make an informant decision.
Please join the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on May 1st to vote against the proposed zoning change.
Sincerely,
Vikasith Pratty
33 Hayward St
Rustem Rafikov
35 Hayward St
Please reach us if you have any questions/concerns at rustem.rafikov@gmail.com (508–333-3288) and vikasith@yahoo.com (616–406-5035)