Planning Board - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Board
- Meeting Type
- Planning Board
- Location
- Seekonk, MA
- Meeting Date
- March 24, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Start free trialScott Smith for property located at 81-117 Wheaton Avenue, being AP 4, Lots 308 & 311, located in an R-4 Zoning District.
The applicant is before the Planning Board pursuant to Section 2 paragraph 3 (7) of Category 17A Earth Removal and Section 2 subsection (B.) (f.) of Category 17B Earth Import which requires that the applicant file a copy of the plan associated to their application to the Select Board with the Planning Board and charges the Planning Board with submitting written comments with regard to said plan to the Select Board. It is anticipated that the applicant’s engineer will appear to provide additional details regarding the plans and applicant’s intended redevelopment. With regard to the Planning Board’s review, as Categories 17A and 17B lacks specific criteria regarding the review and recommendation; it would seem the Planning Board should review the plan for general consistency with Categories 17A and 17B and include any concerns or recommended conditions in their findings.
Steve Cortinheiro for 1629 Fall River Avenue, being AP 1, Lot 102 in a R-3 Zoning District with a mixed-use overlay for a proposed automotive dealership.
The applicant is before the Planning Board to modify the previously approved site plan (January 2026) in accordance with Section 2.8 Site Plan Review of the Town of Seekonk Zoning By-Laws based on elements of the previous plan, to wit the bounds of the parking area in the front of the property, having not been authorized by the property owner. The plan has been revised to retain this preexisting parking area. The subject parcel is comprised of .89 acres of land with access directly from Fall River Avenue within the R-2 and a mixed-use overlay zoning districts. The site is developed with a 1701 sf mixed use building and approximately 2600 sf accessory structure (garage). The surrounding area is comprised of mixed commercial, residential, and industrial development along Fall River Avenue. Attached are copies of aerial photos depicting the existing conditions on the site and in the area including a 2019 historic aerial. The proposed development is generally consistent with mixed nature of the surrounding development. The site abuts residential uses to the east, west and south. The applicant is seeking modified site plan approval to allow the redevelopment of the site for an auto sales operation and 3 residential units (existing). The submitted plans document proposed parking and display with 6 resident spaces located to the rear of the building and display and customer/ employee spaces located on the front portion of the site utilizing the entirety of the existing parking area. Additional proposed site improvements include landscaping, fencing, accessibility improvements and grading. The site falls below the 1 acre requirement to trigger a full drainage review however the plan indicates the site is to be graded to match the current on site drainage pattern The existing onsite wastewater treatment system is proposed to be re-used subject to Title 5 compliance through the Board of Health. A Motor Vehicle Sales license will be required from the Select Board in association with the use. The applicant has obtained a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals to alter the commercial use of the property to the proposed automotive sales use. It is recommended any approval the Planning Board may grant be subject to any such required further Select Board and/ or Board of Health as determined by the Office of the Town Administrator, and Health Agent. Regarding the compliance of the site plan application with the design standards set forth in Section 8 of the Seekonk Zoning By-Laws the application appears to be generally consistent with the standards notwithstanding the existing nonconforming elements of the site.
Moonlight Realty, LLC for Berson Estates, a 13-lot subdivision located in an R-4 Zoning District.
The applicant is before the Planning Board in order to request final release of the surety being held in conjunction with the “Berson Estates” definitive subdivision. Attached please find the applicant’s letter submitted in accordance with Section 6.8 of the Rules and Regulations requesting the final release. Per Section 6.8.1, upon acceptance of the roadway as a public street the Planning Board “shall release the resultant security amount.” The current surety is $48,750.00 secured via a triparty agreement with Bristol County Saving Bank. Upon approval of a motion to release the surety and any funds being held for inspectional services by the Planning Board a proper release will be prepared for execution.