Mattapoisett Planning Board — August 3, 2026
The Mattapoisett Planning Board met on August 3, 2026, to address several development and zoning matters. The board first reviewed a continued preliminary subdivision plan for Kindred Estates at 182 North Street (Map 20, Lot 18), presented by Matt Leone of Schneider, Davignon & Leone on behalf of applicant Steve Cabral and owner Dennis Mahoney and Sons. The plan proposed a 3-lot subdivision served by a common driveway. Discussions focused on driveway widening and turning radii for emergency apparatus, as well as whether a water main extension and fire hydrant would be required at the hammerhead turnaround. Following clarification that the fire chief would not mandate a hydrant unless the main were extended, the board voted 3-1 to approve the preliminary plan, with the chair dissenting over concerns regarding the cul-de-sac layout.
The board unanimously voted 4-0 to recommend the town accept Cooper Way (JBL Estates) as a public way, concurring with an earlier 4-0 vote by the Select Board. The board then discussed proposed modifications to the Cottage Community Development bylaw with Mr. Chase. Chase suggested adjusting bylaw language under Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 to allow adoption by a simple majority vote rather than a two-thirds supermajority. Board members agreed to refer the draft language to Town Counsel for legal review. The board also debated introducing a distinct affordable housing overlay bylaw at Town Meeting to demonstrate the clear contrast between state-level density standards and the town's cottage community concept.
In administrative business, the board approved meeting minutes from July 6, 2026 (3-0 with one abstention) and July 20, 2026 (4-0). A brief discussion confirmed that the proposed stormwater management bylaw with SRPEDD is being revised to distinguish federal, state, and local mandates and is targeted for the spring Town Meeting. The meeting adjourned following a unanimous 4-0 vote.
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