Summary
A family landscaping/snow-removal business won permission to store plows and equipment on its own well-kept 3-acre property, with no employees or signs and no neighbor opposition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supports a local small business employing six to eight people.
The Coello family business gains compliant storage near its operations.
Nearby residents could see more commercial equipment activity in an area zoned for farming.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Zoning Appeals - Oct 27, 2026
A family landscaping/snow-removal business won permission to store plows and equipment on its own well-kept 3-acre property, with no employees or signs and no neighbor opposition.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Sep 22, 2026
Julio and Patricia Coello sought a conditional use for a contractor's equipment storage yard with multiple variances on Rolling View Drive. The case was postponed, so neighbors will have to wait for a new hearing date.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Apr 28, 2026
Triple M. Associates wants to expand a contractor's equipment storage yard on agricultural land in Hampstead. The case raises questions about commercial activity and screening in a farming district.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Mar 24, 2026
A landscaping business had to reapply after letting its earlier site plan approval lapse. The Board again approved the storage yard and variances on the unusually shaped property.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Jan 27, 2026
A local contractor can keep his equipment yard on his agricultural property, with variances for lot size, setbacks, and yard area. The Board noted the use is less intense than the trucking company previously operating there.
Related development
Case #6635 — Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard
Not discussed at this meeting.
Case #6605 — Contractor's equipment storage yard conditional use and variances
Approval would allow equipment storage operations in a rural area, with potential effects on neighbors from traffic, noise, and the character of the agricultural district.
Contractor's equipment storage yard
Quarter-acre storage area for snow plows and landscaping gear; no employees, no signs, no fuel storage, no neighbor opposition.
Expansion of Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard
Approval would expand commercial equipment storage in a farming district, potentially affecting nearby neighbors.
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