Information aggregated by John Sakata and Laura Lofgren | Berkshire Eagle Staff;xNLx;Timeline created by Laura Lofgren | Berkshire Eagle Staff
The Planning Commission proposes a bylaw change that would impact businesses more than 5,000 square feet, which would include the proposed Dollar General. The bylaw proposes additional town review for any business more than 5,000 square feet. Building Inspector Thomas Carmody requests a meeting delay because it was improperly noticed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission complies.
In early March — Days later, Carmody approves re-submitted plans for the proposed Dollar General prior to the Planning Commission re-convening, which means Dollar General would not be impacted by the bylaw if passed at town meeting.
April — The Planning Board presents an appeal to rescind the building permit. The Planning Board argues that the permit bypassed the routine review process so it wouldn’t be subject to the proposed zoning rules that might affect its construction.
At annual town meeting, voters reject the Planning Board’s proposed bylaw changes.
Edwin “Ted” Dobson surprisingly wins a seat on the Board of Selectmen as a write-in candidate and defeats incumbent David Smith Jr. Dobson was recruited to run. He said at the time residents were upset could not voice concern about a proposed Dollar General in town.
The Zoning Board of Appeals issues its decision to revoke the building permit. The Sheffield ZBA identifies 10 zoning bylaw violations concerning parking, landscaping, and the future sale of beverages it deemed not approved to be sold in the zoned area.
Primax Properties files a legal suit in Land Court against the town. The building developer asserts that it should be able to build by right on the property.
July — The Finance Committee agreed any increase on the town’s $36,000 legal budget should be approved at a special town meeting.
The Board of Selectmen decide in a closed-door session to enter mediation with Primax. The decision is kept quiet.
Primax Properties and the town’s legal council meet for the first time in Land Court. Land Court Judge Harry Grossman says discovery could continue through the end of the year.
Sheffield resident David West submits a petition with 151 signatures that would prevent the use of taxpayer money in the Dollar General legal suit. The petition would add an article to a future special town meeting warrant.
Following closed-door discussions, the Zoning Board of Appeals publicly announces it favors mediation with Primax Properties.
The Board of Selectmen on Monday publicly state that in closed-door session on Sept. 4, it decided to enter mediation.
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