Planning Board - Meeting October 14, 2026

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Planning Board Meeting October 14, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER (00:00:10)
CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS (00:00:18)
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (00:00:34)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS (00:01:04)
Planning Director Report

COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS Planning Director Report
NEW BUSINESS: (00:04:32)
Action Item: Substantial Modification of a Contributing Structure in the Demolition Delay Overlay Zone and within the Pleasant Street Historic District, 86 Pleasant Street, Map 28 Lot 49, Sidney John Watson, Applicant.

The applicant is requesting a review of the alterations to the structure at 86 Pleasant Street (Map 28 Lot 49), which is in the Pleasant Street Historic District and the Demolition Delay Overlay Zone. The proposal includes alterations to the roofline, replacement of select windows and doors, and renovations to the side porch that is visible from Pleasant Street, which is considered a substantial modification. The existing structure is more than 75-years old and is designated as a Contributing Building in the Pleasant Street Historic District, so the structure is assumed to be a Building of Value. A Building of Value under Chapter 701, Article IX, is defined as a building that has architectural, cultural, historical, or archaeological significance, contribution to an overall setting or streetscape, or otherwise of a character defining a particular area, neighborhood or streetscape. The Planning Board will determine whether the proposed design retains and respects the significant character defining features of the building. As part of its determination, the Board may apply a delay of 180 days to undertake efforts to modify the design to retain and respect the significant character defining features of the building and/or other efforts outlined in Chapter 701, Article IX. The Board may also waive any delay if it determines that the proposed design retains and respects the significant character defining features of the building. The Board may vote on this item after public comment is received.
NEW BUSINESS: (00:11:13)
Action Item: Demolition of a Structure of Varying Ages in the Demolition Delay Overlay Zone and within the Lower Village Historic District, 19 Spring Street, Map 33 Lot 109, Ryan and Brittany Peters, Applicant.

The applicant is proposing to demolish the structures at 19 Spring Street (Map 33 Lot 109) due to the presence of mold, asbestos and structural conditions of the building. The northern portion of the structure is more than 75 years old, whereas the rest of the structure and the sheds on the property are less than 75 years old. The structure is listed as a Contributing Structure for its prior commercial use as a market, which is only evident in the interior features not under the jurisdiction of the ordinance. As the building is within the Demolition Delay Overlay Zone and Lower Village Historic District, the applicant is requesting review to determine if the structure is a Building of Value under Chapter 701, Article IX. It is defined as a building that has architectural, cultural, historical, or archaeological significance, contribution to an overall setting or streetscape, or otherwise of a character defining a particular area, neighborhood, or streetscape. If the Board determines the structure is a Buildings of Value, the Board may apply a delay of 180 days to undertake efforts to modify the design to retain and respect the significant character defining features of the building and/or other efforts outlined in Chapter 701, Article IX. The Board may also waive any delay if it determines that the proposed design retains and respects the significant character defining features of the building. If the Board determines that it is not a Building of Value, the alterations may proceed after a 30-day appeal period. The Board is scheduled to vote on this item after public comment is received. As part of its determination, the Board may apply a delay of 180 days to undertake efforts to modify the design to retain and respect the significant character defining features of the building and/or other efforts outlined in Chapter 701, Article IX. The Board may also waive any delay if it determines that the proposed design retains and respects the significant character defining features of the building. The Board may vote on this item after public comment is received
OLD BUSINESS: (00:20:38)
Action Item: Amendments to Chapter 701, Article II.DD, to revise the section on affordable housing programs to incorporate the state law mandated building height incentive, Requested by the Yarmouth Department of Planning & Development.

The Yarmouth Department of Planning & Development proposes amendments to Chapter 701, Article II.DD, Affordable Housing Programs, to achieve compliance with the requirements of state law that mandate a building height incentive for Affordable Housing Developments, as defined in state law and Chapter 701, and to apply the same incentive to the voluntary affordable housing
OLD BUSINESS: (00:53:45)
Action Item: Amendments to various sections of Chapter 701, Chapter 702, Chapter 703, and Chapter 601 to incorporate the state law mandates for Accessory Dwelling Units, Requested by the Yarmouth Department of Planning & Development.

The Yarmouth Department of Planning & Development proposes amendments to various sections of Chapter 701, Chapter 702, Chapter 703, and Chapter 601 to incorporate the requirements of state law on Accessory Dwelling Units. The amendments propose revisions to the definition, the standards, and the permitting process for accessory dwelling units. The Board may vote on this item after public comment is received.
ADJOURNMENT (01:19:13)
ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT

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