Westport public meetings in 2022

Regular meeting

The regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting for December 27, 2022, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: January 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Work Session

The Westport Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss administrative items, including potential zoning updates for Town Meeting 2023, and engage in short- and long-term planning discussions. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Potential Town Meeting 2023 Zoning Updates

The Planning Board held a work session to discuss prospective zoning bylaw revisions for the 2023 Town Meeting, focusing on solar bylaws and housing density. The board took one formal action to amend the language of the Subdivision Regulations.

• Amended Subdivision Regulations of November 15, 2022, changing the word 'houses' to 'lots' (Unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative items, including a six-month extension request from Westport Stone & Sand Solar, LLC, and to schedule working groups for 2023 Town Meeting zoning amendments. A public hearing is set to consider a Disability Commission request to amend subdivision rules regarding sidewalks. The board will also review correspondence, minutes, invoices, and reports.

• Westport Stone & Sand Solar, LLC (18-009SP-SPA-LID-S) six-month extension request
• 2023 Town Meeting Zoning Amendments: topic list and working group scheduling
• Pre-Application Consultation (22-006PAC) for Special Permit Assisted/Independent Living
• Coastal Healing (19-015SP-MM) request to amend decision to allow recreational opening before 3-month period
• Disability Commission request to amend Subdivision Rules and Regulations regarding sidewalks

The Planning Board amended subdivision regulations to require sidewalks for developments with five or more houses. The board also granted a project extension for a solar site and waived a specific condition for Coastal Healing.

• Amended subdivision rules to require sidewalks for 5+ houses (5-0-0)
• Granted six-month extension to Westport Stone and Sand Solar, LLC contingent on As-Built and $150,000 bond (5-0-0)
• Waived Condition 15 for Coastal Healing to allow recreational sales (5-0-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Amazon invoice for $14.88 (5-0-0)
• Approved Amazon invoice for $55.98 (5-0-0)
• Approved Assistant Town Planner mileage of $100.74 (5-0-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will meet to handle administrative items, including reviewing an as-built plan for Braybach Lane, endorsing an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for two lots at 333 Drift Road, and discussing potential zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes correspondence, minutes, and a $35 invoice for a membership.

• As-built review and endorsement for Braybach Lane (18-005C-FF)
• ANR endorsement for 2 lots at 333 Drift Road, Map 52 Lot 15
• Chapter 91 license notice for 2015 Main Road
• Zoning Board of Appeals notice for 212 Cadmans Neck Road
• Invoice for APA MA Chapter Membership for Michael Burris - $35.00

The Planning Board approved a land division at 333 Drift Road and released lots from a covenant at Braybach Lane. The Board also agreed to request a $150,000 performance bond for the Rte. 88/Sullivan Dr. Solar project.

• Released Braybach Lane lots from Form F Covenant (4-0-0)
• Released balance of inspection fees plus interest for Braybach Lane (4-0-0)
• Approved endorsement of plan for 2 lots at 333 Drift Road (4-0-0)
• Approved $35 APA MA membership fee for Michael Burris (4-0-0)
• Agreed to request $150,000 performance bond for Rte. 88/Sullivan Dr. Solar
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes with one addition
• Cancelled the December 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2022, to consider administrative items, including an ANR plan for two lots at 764 Pine Hill Road, authorize the Town Planner to sign off on approved plans, discuss sidewalk requirement changes with the Disability Commission, revisit zoning bylaw articles for the 2023 Town Meeting, and address outstanding items on the Oakridge ILF. The board will also endorse a plan for 309 Gifford Road, review minutes, and approve invoices for office furniture.

• ANR endorsement for 2 lots at 764 Pine Hill Road (Map 43 Lot 8)
• Authorization for Town Planner to certify plans under Subdivision Control Law
• Discussion of sidewalk requirement changes with Disability Commission
• Revisit of Zoning Bylaw articles passed over for 2023 Town Meeting
• Invoices: Versare office panels $792.00, WB Mason office chair $186.19

The board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for Pierce Farm Revocable Trust at 764 Pine Hill Road, creating two lots with a conservation restriction. It also authorized Town Planner Michael Burris to sign off on plans, scheduled a public hearing on sidewalk requirement changes for November 15, 2022, and approved a special permit for a common driveway at 309 Gifford Road. No substantive decisions were made on Oakridge ILF issues or zoning bylaw articles.

• Approved ANR plan for Pierce Farm Revocable Trust at 764 Pine Hill Road (5-0)
• Authorized Michael Burris to certify plans under Subdivision Control Law (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on sidewalk requirement changes for November 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved special permit for common driveway and flexible frontage at 309 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Approved forwarding letter to Building Department about MassDOT curb cut permits (5-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved invoices for Versare and WB Mason totaling $978.19 (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is meeting to decide on a major modification to the Oakridge site plan, removing sidewalks in favor of gravel paths, and to consider special permits for a common driveway and flexible frontage at 309 Gifford Road. The board will also welcome new Town Planner Michael Burris, review a Chapter 61 land release, and approve a certificate of occupancy for Coastal Healing.

• Oakridge (06-001SPA-Major): eliminate sidewalks along common driveways, replace with gravel walking paths
• 309 Gifford Road (22-004SP-CD-FF): special permits for common driveway and flexible frontage
• Chapter 61 release (22-003CH61): Gay property at 0 Division Road, Map 48, Lot 12
• Coastal Healing (19-015SP-SPA-MM): final Certificate of Occupancy
• Invoice: Quill office desk for new Town Planner - $1,702.51

The Westport Planning Board approved two special permits for 309 Gifford Road: a flexible frontage permit to reduce frontage requirements and a common driveway permit for two residential lots, both subject to findings and conditions. The board also recommended release of a Chapter 61 parcel at 0 Division Road, voted to seize an $89,890.72 surety for Maya Way road work, and continued the Oakridge public hearing to December 13, 2022. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved flexible frontage special permit for 309 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Approved common driveway special permit for 309 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Recommended release of Chapter 61 land at 0 Division Road (5-0)
• Voted to seize $89,890.72 surety for Maya Way and recommend Highway Dept. completion (5-0)
• Continued Oakridge public hearing to December 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved letter to Building Inspector recommending cease-and-desist for Stacy Lane (5-0)
• Ratified $30,000 grant application for Pettey property at 559 Main Road (5-0)
• Approved $1,702.51 Quill invoice for office desk (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is meeting to discuss administrative items, including a Chapter 61 land release and an ANR plan, and to hold public hearings on two special permit applications for common driveways at 0 Gifford Road and 309 Gifford Road. The board will also review correspondence, an assistant planner's report, invoices, and minutes from previous meetings.

• Chapter 61 release (22-003CH61) for land at 0 Division Road, Map 48, Lot 12, owned by Paul L. & Viola P. Gay
• ANR plan (22-002A) for 0 Gifford Road, Map 29 Lot 22C & 22D, showing 2 lots
• Public hearing (continued) for common driveway special permit at 0 Gifford Road (22-003SP-CD)
• Public hearing (continued) for common driveway and flexible frontage special permits at 309 Gifford Road (22-004SP-CD-FF)
• Invoice from Amazon for $35.77 for postcards for legal notices

The Westport Planning Board denied two special permit applications for a common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Gifford Road, citing failure to meet zoning by-law intent. The board also tabled a Chapter 61A land release request and continued a public hearing for 309 Gifford Road. An ANR plan for 0 Gifford Road was approved, and the board voted to publish notices in The Shorelines newspaper.

• Denied flexible frontage special permit for 0 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Denied common driveway special permit for 0 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Tabled Chapter 61A release for 0 Division Road to October 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan for 0 Gifford Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 309 Gifford Road to October 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $35.77 invoice for postcards (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 as written (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit request by Joaquim and Sandra Carvalho for property at 309 Gifford Road. The applicant seeks approval for a common driveway and flexible frontage to reduce frontage requirements in exchange for reduced development density. The board will also discuss a Chapter 61A land release request and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on special permit for common driveway and flexible frontage at 309 Gifford Road (Map 31, Lot 6)
• Chapter 61A release request for land owned by Paul L. & Viola P. Gay at 0 Division Road (Map 48, Lot 12)
• Invoice from Amazon for $35.77 for postcards for legal notices
• Minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting
• Correspondence: The Chronicle last edition September 14, 2022

The Westport Planning Board held a brief meeting on September 6, 2022, but took no substantive decisions. The board voted unanimously to continue a public hearing for a special permit application at 309 Gifford Road to September 20, 2022. Several other agenda items, including a Chapter 61A release request and approval of prior meeting minutes, were also moved to the next meeting without action.

• Continued public hearing for 309 Gifford Road common driveway special permit to September 20, 2022 (3-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is holding a regular meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss Town Planner applicants and employee compensation. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session under MGL c 30A Section 21 to discuss Town Planner applicants
• Executive session to discuss employee compensation

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold public hearings on two major items: a request to modify the Oakridge site plan to replace sidewalks with gravel paths, and a special permit for a common driveway at 0 Gifford Road. The board will also discuss a Route 6 rezoning statement of work, close out several consultant review fees, and consider a pre-application for a new marijuana dispensary.

• Oakridge (06-001SPA-Major): eliminate sidewalks along common driveways, replace with gravel walking paths
• 0 Gifford Road (22-003SP-CD): Common Driveway Special Permit for two lots
• Route 6 rezoning: BSC Group Statement of Work discussion
• Closeout and release consultant review fees: 0 Cornell Road ($391.25), 978 Solar ($5,190), Ironwood Renewables ($3,130)
• Port Supply (22-005): Pre-application consultation for new marijuana dispensary

The board agreed to move forward with a Route 6 Corridor rezoning proposal, adding a $15,000 contingency for a total $50,000 budget, and decided a second public hearing is needed. They also nominated Mark L. Schmid to the Capital Improvement Committee, closed out consultant review accounts for two solar projects, and continued a public hearing on the Oakridge sidewalk modification to October 4, 2022. No action was taken on the 0 Gifford Road common driveway application or the Port Supply marijuana dispensary pre-application.

• Nominated Mark L. Schmid to Capital Improvement Planning Committee (4-0)
• Released $391.25 inspection fee interest for 0 Cornell Road, Plante (4-0)
• Retained $5,190 consultant review fees for 978 Solar Development, LLC II (4-0)
• Tabled $3,130 inspection fees for Ironwood Renewables, LLC (4-0)
• Continued Oakridge sidewalk modification public hearing to October 4, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes as written (4-0)
• Agreed to proceed with Route 6 rezoning study with $50,000 budget including $15,000 contingency
• Retained cash surety for CVE North America decommissioning bond

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review administrative items, including comments on two Chapter 61A land releases, temporary occupancy permits for 549 Plaza and Coastal Healing, and endorsements of decisions for solar and subdivision projects. The board will also discuss sidewalk access for smaller subdivisions with a Commission on Disabilities representative, and enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Isidoro Court.

• Chapter 61A Release (22-001CH61A) for Pettey Family Trust land at 559 Main Road, Map 69, Lot 12
• Chapter 61A Release (22-002CH61A) for Barbara Marcotte land at 279 Drift Road, Map 52, Lot 20A
• Temporary Occupancy Permit request for 549 Plaza (20-001SP)
• Temporary Occupancy Permit extension for Coastal Healing (20-007SP)
• Release of Affordable Lot – Cash contribution for 431 Fisher Road LLC (20-002C), Stacy Lane subdivision

The Westport Planning Board approved a special permit for a large-scale solar development on Division Road and endorsed decisions for a common driveway at 0 Cornell Road. The board also recommended temporary certificates of occupancy for 549 Plaza and Coastal Healing, with conditions. A request to release two affordable lots in exchange for a cash contribution was not approved, with the applicant asked to review zoning bylaws.

• Approved special permit for 978 Solar Development LLC on Division Road (5-0)
• Endorsed special permits for common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Cornell Road (5-0)
• Recommended 90-day temporary CO for 549 Plaza with condition paving completed before opening (5-0)
• Recommended 90-day temporary CO extension for Coastal Healing (5-0)
• Recommended release of Chapter 61A land at 279 Drift Road (5-0)
• Recommended exercising right of first refusal for 559 Main Road to Buzzards Bay Coalition (4-0, Bullard abstained)
• Approved invoices totaling $510.98 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022, with amendment (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold public hearings on several applications, including a solar energy system, a subdivision, and common driveway/flexible frontage requests. The board will also consider the withdrawal of a solar site plan and discuss a Chapter 91 matter. Administrative items include correspondence, minutes, and an invoice for a town planner position advertisement.

• Old Pine Hill Solar site plan withdrawal (19-002SP-SPA-LID-S)
• Borrego Solar: 2.95 MW DC solar system on Division Road (22-001SP)
• 0 Gifford Road: subdivision into two lots with flexible frontage (22-002SP-FF)
• Plante: common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Cornell Road (21-006SP)
• Invoice: MASSter List town planner ad, $250.00

The Westport Planning Board approved two special permits for Lisa Plante's property at 0 Cornell Road: a Flexible Frontage permit and a Common Driveway permit, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also closed the public hearing for the Borrego solar project on Division Road and continued hearings for Oakridge and 0 Gifford Road to August 9, 2022. A request to withdraw the Old Pine Hill Road solar applications was granted without prejudice.

• Approved Flexible Frontage Special Permit for 0 Cornell Road (5-0)
• Approved Common Driveway Special Permit for 0 Cornell Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Borrego solar project (5-0)
• Continued Oakridge public hearing to August 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued 0 Gifford Road public hearing to August 9, 2022 (5-0)
• Granted withdrawal without prejudice for Old Pine Hill Road solar applications (5-0)
• Approved $250 invoice for Town Planner position advertisement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 (3-0, two abstentions)

Work Session

The Westport Planning Board is holding a work session to discuss administrative items, including a Route 6 rezoning proposal, committee nominations, and two land release requests. They will also review minutes from May 24 and approve small travel reimbursements. The meeting is primarily for discussion and administrative actions, not final decisions.

• Route 6 rezoning discussion with Russell Burke of BSC Group
• Infrastructure Oversight Committee nominations
• Internet Advisory Committee nominations
• Meadowbrook Farms III (13-002C) Form O release of lots
• Chapter 61A release for Pettey Family Trust property at 559 Main Road, Map 69, Lot 12

Regular meeting

The Planning Board is conducting a work session to discuss several administrative items and planning topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding Route 6 rezoning and committee nominations.

• Route 6 rezoning discussion with Russell Burke of BSC Group
• Infrastructure Oversight Committee nominations
• Internet Advisory Committee nominations
• Meadowbrook Farms III (13-002C) Endorse Form O – Release of Lots
• Assistant Planner reimbursement for site visit travel: $51.48

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold public hearings on a 2.95 MW solar project on Division Road, a flexible frontage request on Gifford Road, and a continued common driveway/flexible frontage application on Cornell Road. They will also decide on several administrative items, including extensions and sign decisions.

• Borrego Solar: special permit and site plan for 2.95 MW DC solar on Division Road (Map 46, Lots 8, 9C)
• 0 Gifford Road: flexible frontage for reduced density (Map 28, Lot 22C)
• Plante: continued hearing for common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Cornell Road (Map 81, Lot 3)
• Coastal Healing: change of bus stop location
• Ironwood Renewables and Isidoro Court: sign decisions

The Westport Planning Board, lacking a quorum with only three members present, granted a six-month extension for the Francis Estates inclusionary housing special permit to finalize septic details with the Board of Health. It also approved a minor modification for Coastal Healing's bus stop relocation, endorsed decisions for Ironwood Renewables and Isidoro Court, and approved a lot release for Lot 37A Meadowbrook. Several public hearings were continued to June 28 due to the lack of quorum.

• Granted six-month extension for Francis Estates special permit to Nov 29, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minor modification for Coastal Healing bus stop relocation (3-0)
• Endorsed decision for Ironwood Renewables (21-001SP) (Whitin and Daylor; Schmid abstained)
• Endorsed decision for Isidoro Court (21-002C) (3-0)
• Approved lot release of 37A Meadowbrook with $118,000 surety (3-0)
• Continued Borrego solar hearing to June 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued 0 Gifford Road hearing to June 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued Plante – 0 Cornell Road hearing to June 28, 2022 (3-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is meeting to decide on a pesticide spraying request for CVE North America and to continue public hearings on a proposed 5.26 MW solar energy system on Horseneck Road and a common driveway at Cornell Road. The board will also discuss a master plan update, repurposing old iPads, and other administrative items.

• CVE North America (18-003SP) pesticide spraying decision
• Ironwood Renewables solar project: 5.26 MW DC on 45 acres, west side of Horseneck Road (Map 76, Lot 69S)
• Plante common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Cornell Road (Map 81, Lot 3)
• Invoice: Amazon – 8 iPad protectors - $115.52
• Correspondence from Dept. of Housing & Community Development

The Westport Planning Board approved the special permit and site plan for Ironwood Renewables' 5.26 MW solar project on Horseneck Road, with conditions including an archaeological study and mechanical-only vegetation control. The board also allowed a one-time herbicide application for CVE North America's solar site, continued the Plante common driveway hearing, and approved routine items.

• Approved Ironwood Renewables special permit (4-1, Schmid nay)
• Approved Ironwood Renewables site plan approval (4-1, Schmid nay)
• Approved one-time herbicide application for CVE North America (5-0)
• Continued Plante 0 Cornell Road hearing to May 24, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved April 5 and April 19 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $115.52 Amazon invoice for iPad protectors (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting will take place at Westport Jr./Sr. High School. The board will also address any matters not reasonably anticipated. The agenda is subject to change.

• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Public meeting at Westport Jr./Sr. High School, 400 Old County Road
• Matters not reasonably anticipated
• Next Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board is holding a work session to review warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, reorganize the board, and discuss grant/project management and submission deadlines. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of ATM 22 Warrant Articles
• Re-organization of the Planning Board
• Discussion on grant/project management by the Town/Planning Board
• Discussion of submission deadlines for Planning Board materials

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold public hearings on several continued items, including a major site plan for the Oakridge community, a 5.26 MW solar energy system on Horseneck Road, and special permits for a common driveway on Cornell Road. The board will also discuss administrative items, correspondence, minutes, and invoices.

• CVE North America (18-003SP) continued discussion on herbicide use at Tootell Way
• Coastal Healing, LLC (19-015SP) Sign Form G for deposit of Surety
• Westport Horizons Development Corp. – Oakridge (06-001SPA-Major) to eliminate sidewalk along common driveways, replace with gravel paths
• Ironwood Renewables, LLC (21-001SP) – 5.26 MW DC solar system on 45 acres, west side of Horseneck Road, Map 76 Lot 69S
• Plante – 0 Cornell Road (21-006SP) – special permits for common driveway and flexible frontage for two residential lots

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale solar energy system on Horseneck Road and a subdivision plan for 93 Fisher Road. The board will also review administrative updates and discuss the Master Plan/Review update.

• Public hearing for Ironwood Renewables, LLC to construct a 5.26 Megawatts DC solar energy system on Horseneck Road
• Public hearing for a subdivision plan to divide property at 93 Fisher Road into two lots
• Review of pollinator habitat establishment challenges for CVE North America
• Update and review for Coastal Healing (S.W. Cole)
• Discussion regarding David Cole Master Plan/Review Update

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold a public hearing on eight proposed zoning bylaw amendments covering signs, solar energy systems, accessory apartments, home occupations, and telecommunications. The board will also consider an ANR plan for 278 Drift Road, close out a solar project, and discuss a coastal watershed grant.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments: definitions for 'Sign' and 'Agrivoltaic – Dual-Use Solar'
• Amend Section 8.4 Signs to replace with new standards and guidelines
• Amend Section 9.6.3 Large Scale Solar: increase panel height to 72 inches for agrivoltaics, reduce max clearing area from 16 to 12 acres
• Amend Section 9.7 Home Occupations to add 'by Special Permit' and new subsections
• ANR endorsement for 2 lots at 278 Drift Road (Map 52 Lot 20)

The Westport Planning Board voted unanimously to forward six zoning amendment articles to the Select Board for placement on the Spring Town Meeting warrant. The articles cover signs, accessory apartments, agrivoltaic solar, home occupations, telecommunications facilities, and non-conforming uses. The board also approved an ANR plan for 278 Drift Road and closed out a solar development consultant review account.

• Approved ANR endorsement for 2-lot plan at 278 Drift Road (5-0)
• Closed out 978 Solar Development consultant review account, releasing $6,715 plus interest (5-0)
• Voted to forward sign regulations article to Select Board and Town Meeting (5-0)
• Voted to forward accessory apartment article to Select Board and Town Meeting (5-0)
• Voted to forward agrivoltaic solar article to Select Board (5-0)
• Voted to forward home occupations article to Select Board (5-0)
• Voted to forward telecommunications facilities article to Select Board (5-0)
• Voted to forward non-conforming uses article to Select Board (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will consider a special permit for a 39-unit independent living facility and a subdivision plan for property at 93 Fisher Road. The board will also review requests regarding common driveway and frontage reductions on Cornell Road.

• Special Permit discussion for a 39-unit Independent Living Facility on Map 21 Lot 8A
• Subdivision plan to divide property at 93 Fisher Road into two lots
• Special Permit request for common driveway and flexible frontage between 277 and 349 Cornell Road
• Withdrawal of site plan for 978 Solar Development, LLC
• $709.30 invoice for Chronicle By-Law advertising

The Westport Planning Board accepted the withdrawal without prejudice of Borrego Solar's applications for a large-scale solar special permit and low-impact development site plan. The board also continued two public hearings (Isidoro Court and Plante) to future dates and discussed a proposed 39-unit independent living facility at Stone Ridge, identifying key issues to address. No final decisions were made on the Stone Ridge project or the continued hearings.

• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of Borrego Solar's site plan and special permit applications (4-0)
• Continued Isidoro Court subdivision public hearing to April 5, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued Plante common driveway/flexible frontage special permit hearing to April 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes as written (4-0)
• Approved $709.30 invoice for Chronicle by-law advertising (4-0)

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding applications for solar energy developments on Division Road and Horseneck Road. The board will also review a major site plan for the Oakridge private community and discuss master plan updates.

• Public hearing for a 2.1 Megawatt solar system on Division Road
• Public hearing for a 5.26 Megawatt solar system on Horseneck Road
• Major Site Plan review for Oakridge to replace sidewalks with gravel paths
• Chapter 91 License applications for 1634-I and 1702-D Drift Road
• Approval of WB Mason invoice for $404.64

The Westport Planning Board continued two solar project public hearings to future dates, approved meeting minutes and invoices, and discussed future planning topics. The board voted unanimously to continue the 978 Solar Development hearing to March 22 and the Ironwood Renewables hearing to April 5, both at the applicants' request. They also continued the Oakridge site plan hearing to April 19. The board approved the January 25 and February 8 meeting minutes and invoices totaling $409.64.

• Continued 978 Solar Development public hearing to March 22, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. (5-0).
• Continued Ironwood Renewables public hearing to April 5, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. (5-0).
• Continued Oakridge site plan public hearing to April 19, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. (5-0).
• Approved minutes of January 25 and February 8, 2022 (5-0).
• Approved invoices for WB Mason and webinar reimbursement totaling $409.64 (5-0).
• Unanimously approved placement of service pad at entrance and subsurface services for 978 Solar, with one utility pole allowed.

Board Of Assessors

The Westport Board of Assessors is holding a regular remote meeting to review and sign monthly abatement and exemption reports, septic betterment payment commitments, and pro-rata tax warrants. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss abatement and exemption applications, including in executive session for items related to litigation. Community members may speak during the meeting.

• Review and sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Review/sign Septic Betterment Payment in advance Commitment/Warrant
• Review/sign Pro-rata tax Commitment/Warrant
• Executive session on exemptions, abatements, and FY23 Chapter Land App items
• Approve/Denial of Abatement & Exemption Applications

Regular meeting

The Planning Board will consider a request by Lisa A. Plante regarding property between 277 and 349 Cornell Road. The application seeks special permits for a common driveway and flexible frontage to reduce development density requirements.

• Special Permit for Common Driveway and Flexible Frontage at 0 Cornell Road
• Establishment of public hearing dates for proposed Zoning Amendments
• Approval of Assistant Planner’s mileage invoice for $54.88

The Westport Planning Board voted 5-0 to set a public hearing for proposed zoning amendments on March 22, 2022, and approved the purchase of 8 iPads and covers. The board also continued the Plante special permit hearing to March 8, 2022, and approved a $54.88 mileage reimbursement.

• Set public hearing for zoning amendments on March 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 8 iPads and covers (5-0)
• Continued Plante special permit hearing to March 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $54.88 mileage reimbursement (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: one for a 5.26 MW solar energy system on Horseneck Road and another for a two-lot subdivision at 93 Fisher Road. The board will also discuss a pre-application for an assisted living facility and administrative items.

• Ironwood Renewables solar project (5.26 MW DC, 45 acres, Horseneck Road) - continued hearing
• Isidoro Court subdivision (93 Fisher Road, 2 lots) - continued hearing
• Pre-application for assisted/independent living on 15.5 acres (Map 21 Lot 8A)
• Silverback Construction closeout and release of consultant review balance
• Invoice: MMA Town Planner October Web Ad - $150

The Westport Planning Board closed out a consultant review balance for Silverback Construction and discussed a pre-application for a 39-unit independent living facility. The board continued the public hearing for the Ironwood Renewables solar project to February 22, 2022, and the Isidoro Court subdivision hearing to March 8, 2022. No final decisions were made on the solar or subdivision projects.

• Approved closeout and release of consultant review balance for Silverback Construction (5-0)
• Continued Ironwood Renewables solar special permit hearing to February 22, 2022 (4-1)
• Continued Isidoro Court subdivision hearing to March 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Approved $150 payment for MMA Town Planner advertisement (5-0)

Regular meeting

The Westport Planning Board will hold public hearings on a subdivision at Isidoro Court, a special permit for a common driveway at Cornell Road, and a solar energy system on Division Road. The board will also review the Town Administrator's budget and discuss grants and infrastructure updates.

• Isidoro Court subdivision (21-002C) continued to January 25, 2022
• Plante special permit for common driveway and flexible frontage at 0 Cornell Road
• 978 Solar Development special permit for 2.1 MW solar system on Division Road
• Review of Town Administrator's Budget
• Discussion of MVP grant for 'The Let'/Buzzards Bay

The Westport Planning Board endorsed the Silverback Construction Inc. site plan (21-004SPA) and approved a 6-month extension for Westport Stone and Sand (18-009SP) from March to September 2022. The board also voted to request Town Counsel review of Walter's Way (99-005C) and continued several public hearings, including Isidoro Court, Plante – 0 Cornell Road, and 978 Solar Development. Additionally, the board voted to support the Buzzards Bay Coalition's MVP grant application for The Let area.

• Endorsed Silverback Construction Inc. site plan (21-004SPA)
• Approved 6-month extension for Westport Stone and Sand to September 2022 (4-0)
• Requested Town Counsel review for Walter's Way (4-0)
• Continued Isidoro Court hearing to January 25, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued Plante – 0 Cornell Road hearing to February 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued 978 Solar Development hearing to February 22, 2022 (4-0)
• Supported Buzzards Bay Coalition MVP grant application for The Let (4-0)
• Approved January 11, 2022 minutes as edited (4-0)

Remote meeting

The Westport Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint remote meeting to discuss various zoning bylaws. The discussion includes topics such as short-term rentals, cell towers, and signage.

• Discussion of Short Term Rentals bylaws
• Discussion of Cell Towers bylaws
• Discussion of Signage/Billboards bylaws
• Discussion of Agri-entertainment bylaws
• Discussion of Home Occupations bylaws

Board Of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review monthly abatement and exemption reports and the revised FY23 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the FY23 Town Meeting Warrant Article for cyclical inspections.

• Review and sign Monthly Abatement & Exemption Reports
• Review revised TA FY23 Budget
• Discuss FY'23 Town Meeting Warrant Article-Cyclical Inspections
• Review/discuss 2021 Annual Town Report
• Executive session regarding Chapter Land Applications 58-177, 178-37-1k, and 55-62&62H