The spotlight of the meeting was on a minor subdivision plan involving Block 5701, lots 50 and 52. The subdivision aimed to divide the property into two lots, with the larger one remaining farmland and the smaller, a 1.5-acre tract with a farmhouse, to be sold to the owner’s manager for residential use. The board showed support for the owner’s request, granting an easement for property access and approving a waiver for the farmland buffer requirement, acknowledging that the buffer may not be necessary since the properties would remain under single ownership.

In another notable move, the planning board approved a minor site plan for a tattoo studio to be located in an existing unit within the highway commercial zoning district. The planning board engineer confirmed that the studio was a permitted use in the district and required only a minor site plan. The board’s approval came with a waiver for the plan, after having discussed signage and parking requirements and addressing potential concerns.

Administrative actions included the appointment of a temporary solicitor due to the original attorney’s conflict of interest, the appointment of a vice chair, the reappointment of the board secretary, and the approval of CME as the planning engineer and firm. The 2024 calendar was established, along with the designation of the GL County Times and the U COV as the official newspapers.

The board also focused on the master plan reexamination report, acknowledging changes in state laws and the necessity to review and potentially update the town’s goals, policies, and objectives. The board decided to form a subcommittee tasked with reviewing the master plan, showing foresight in town governance.

Furthermore, the board addressed logistical matters, discussing the availability of the building for future meetings and the need to update the directory with current contact information for board members. The chair expressed appreciation for the opportunity to continue serving the community.

The meeting concluded with the planning board expressing no concerns or disagreements over another minor site plan for a construction project, though the details of this project were not specified in the provided transcript section.