The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on Monday in a hybrid-format in Town Hall and on Zoom. On then docket were discussions, no votes, on a residential development expansion off North Street, the proposed Cottage Community Development By-Law, and the Fall Town Meeting.
The board began by discussing a proposed 4-lot Special Residential Development (SRD) at 182 North Street of Kindred Estates by applicant Steven Cabral.
Project representative David Davidnon of Schneider, Davignon, & Leone, Inc. spoke on the scope of the project, noting it was similar to a project completed in 2018, where a cul-de-sac was added on to an existing cul-de-sac. As this was just a preliminary meeting and project proposal presentation, no votes were taken. Talks on the project will continue at the board’s next meeting.
There was then a long discussion on the proposed Cottage Community Development By-Law, with the board wanting it to be complete for a Fall Town Meeting. Members discussed state discussions taking place in the General Court, with a general theme being the highlighting of Massachusetts (at a state-wide level) exercising more control over residential zoning regulations. With much of the discussion amongst members being focused on ongoing state lawmaking and regulations, the board agreed to continue talks on the by-law to their next meeting.
It was noted the Fall Town Meeting would likely be Monday, October 26, though that date has not yet been finalized.
The board, deciding on their next meeting date, said they wanted to meet back before the start of the next school year. The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board will be held on Monday, August 17.
Mattapoisett Planning Board
By Sam Bishop