Westport Planning Board Approves Lot Reconfiguration on River Road Amid Ongoing Development Projects
- Meeting Overview:
The Westport Planning Board meeting addressed a property reconfiguration on River Road, approved updates to the Francis Estates Homeowner Association (HOA) documents, and received updates on ongoing development projects, including the Barrier Beach Management Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The meeting’s primary focus was the approval of an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for the reconfiguration of two lots on River Road. Mark Boucher from CAB Engineering Solutions presented the plan to reconfigure the lot lines of Map 87, Lot 61, and Lot 61B into two parcels, identified as eight and nine, without creating additional lots. The reconfiguration ensures both parcels meet frontage and intensity regulations, with one parcel fronting River Road and the other Rosemary’s Way. The board found no issues with the plan and unanimously endorsed it, allowing property owners Brian and Kristen Malaney to proceed with their plans.
Additionally, the board endorsed updates to the Francis Estates HOA document. The revisions, incorporating comments from a previous meeting, adjust the transition date for control of the HOA to when 50% of the lots are sold, rather than 100%. This change reflects feedback and legal counsel approval, and the updated document will be forwarded to the applicant for execution.
The board also received reports on ongoing projects. The Barrier Beach Management Plan’s notice of intent was affirmed by the Conservation Commission, with further comments awaited from state regulators. The Hazard Mitigation Plan received conditional approval from FEMA, pending final adoption by the Select Board. Updates on smaller developments, such as Herring Run Farms 2 and State Road, were discussed, with board members noting progress on grading and infrastructure.
Jim Hartnett
Planning Board Officials:
James T. Whitin, Robert Daylor, John Bullard, Mark L. Schmid, Manuel Soares, Nadine Castro (Assistant Planner II), Michael Burris (Town Planner, Aicp), Amy Messier (Assistant Town Planner)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/14/2026
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Recording Published:
07/14/2026
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Duration:
14 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Westport
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