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ANR 2022-03 732 SNR ANR

Applicant: Buzzards Bay Coalition
Project Location: 732 Sconticut Neck Road.
Proposal: ANR to divide one 10-acre property into 2 properties as part of Town assigning Right of First Refusal during Chapter 61A process to BBC.
Public Hearing: Public Meeting June 28, 2022; Approved June 28, 2022

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SP 2022-05 Winslow Court Pier Special Permit: 

Applicant: Thomas Marshall, represented by Foth Engineering: 
Project Location: 2 and 8 Winslow Court (Map 12 Lots 9 and 10)
Proposal: To construct a 123 foot long pier, ramp and floats in the Acushnet River on the border between two properties owned by the same people.
Public Hearing: May 24, 2022; Continued to June 14. Revised plan approved June 14, 2022

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SD 2022-01: Alfred Street Discontinuance 

Applicant: MIHI, LLC, represented by Christian Farland and Brian Murphy of Farland Corporation 
Project Location: Alfred Street closest to Roy Street between Map 26 Lots 96, 110 and 121 behind "What a Find".
Proposal: To Discontinue a portion of Alfred Street closest to Roy Street between Map 26 Lots 96, 110 and 121 
Public Hearing: May 24, 2022; Continuted to June 14. Street Discontinuance approved June 14, 2022

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SP 2022-04 McDonald's Drive-Thru Special Permit: 

Applicant: McDonald’s USA, LLC, represented by Bohler Engineering
Project Location: 14 Plaza Way (0.93 acre portion of Map 27 Lot 13, a 13.72-acre property)
Proposal: A second drive-thru at the existing restaurant building
Public Hearing: April 26, 2022; Continued to May 10 - Approved with Conditions May 10, 2022

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PD 2022-02 Island View Road Preliminary Subdivision

Applicant:Peter Armenetti
Project Location: Island View Road off of SNR Map 43 Lot 201
Proposal: 2-Lot Subdivision
Public Meeting: Initial Discussion March 22, 2022; Preliminary Approved March 22, 2022

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SP 2022-01- Huttleston Car Wash  

Applicant: Team Ventures Two Carwash LLC
Project Location: 128 Huttleston Avenue (Map 25 Lots 240C and 243 - 1.52 acres)
Proposal: To redevelop the site with a new car wash and automobile detailing facility, including associated parking, access drives, vacuum stations, landscaping, stormwater measures and utility infrastructure.
Public Hearing: April 26, 2022; continued to May 10, 2022. Approved with Conditions May 10, 2022

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SP 2022-02- A&A Used Car Expansion 

Applicant: Sako Properties, Inc.
Project Location: 200 Huttleston Avenue (Map 30A Lots 82 &85 - 0.57 acres)
Proposal: To expand the existing used car sales lot at 196 Huttleston Avenue and the end of Shirley Street to 200 Huttleston Avenue.
Public Hearing: Tentatively scheduled for March 8, 2022; Continued to March 15; Continued to March 22: Approved with Conditions March 22, 2022

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PD 2022-01 Starboard Drive Preliminary Subdivision

Applicant:The Starboard Drive Nominee Trust
Project Location: 2,3,5, 9 & 11 Starboard Drive (Map 42 Lots 9D, 9E and a portion of 9A - 9.53 acres)
Proposal: 8-Lot Subdivision
Public Meeting: Initial Discussion February 22, 2022; Preliminary approved

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SP 2021-04: Nye Lubricants Expansion

Applicant: Nye Lubricants Inc., 12 Howland Road
Project Location:12-16 Rio Way, Fairhaven Map 19 Lot 242 (10.28 acres)
Proposal: 60,000 sf addition to existing 33,690 sf industrial manufacturing building plue parking lot and stormwater improvements.  
Public Hearing: Continued Public Hearing Tuesday, February 22, 2022; Withdrawn without Prejudice February 22, 2022

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SP 2021-02: Crow Island Special Events Center - Withdrawn

Applicant: Albert Santos/New Bedford, Inc.
Project Location:Crow Island in New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor (Map 44, Lot 1)
Proposal: To create a destination for events such as weddings, corporate outings, parties and other special events on Crow Island
Public Hearing: Public Hearing: May 25, 2021 (PH 1); Continued to June 22, 2021 (PH 2); Continued to July 13, 2021, July 13 Continued without taking testimony to August 10, 2021; August 10 Continued without taking testimony to September 14, 2021; September 14 Continued without taking testimony to October 13, 2023 (PH 3 heard 10/13) and continued to November 23. 11/23 continued without taking testimony to December 14, 2021. 12/14 continued without taking testimony to January 25, 2022. January 25 P.H. heard (PH4) and continued to February 8, 2022. Withdrawn Without Prejudice February 22, 2022.

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Special Permit 2021-03: Lewis Landing - Proposed 12-unit condominiums in 4 buildings on Huttleston Avenue

Applicant: Dana Lewis, represented by Richard Rheaume, P.E. of Prime Engineering, Inc.  
Project Location: Huttleston Avenue (between 347 and 355), Map 31 Lots 115A and 117C. Across Rt.  6 from East Fairhaven School.
Proposal: To develop a vacant 2.5-acre piece of land by constructing four (4) multi-unit residential buildings with three (3) two-bedroom units each (Total twelve 12 units with 24 bedrooms) plus two (2) one-story storage buildings (84’ by 20’ and 60’ by 20’), one maintenance shed (24’ by 24’), twenty-eight (28) parking spaces and associated infrastructure, stormwater control and landscaping.
Public Hearing: June 8, 2021; continued to June 22, 2021; Approved with Conditions

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SP 2021-01 350 Main Street/Bijou Apartments:  Proposal to renovate apartments

Applicant: Julio Barbosa
Project Location: 350 Main Street
Proposal: Reinhabit old apartments and retail space in former Theater building.
Public Hearing: Tuesday April 13, 2021; Continued to May 11, 2021; continued to June 22, 2021; Approved with Conditions

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Re-Zone 2021-01: G. Bourne Knowles Rezone - Apartment/Multifamily (RC) to Business (B) 

Applicant: G. Bourne Knowles Co., Inc. and Leslie P. Knowles
Project Location: 267-270 Huttleston Avenue, Map 31B Lots 302, 302A and 302C (22.12 acres)
Proposal: To Re-zone a 22.12 acre property on Huttleston Avenue from Apartment/Multifamily (RC) zoned district to the Business (B) District.
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend approval of rezone to Town Meeting.

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DS 2021-02 Hermeneau Frederick Ave: One-Lot Subdivision

Applicant: Steven M. & Sandra J. Hermeneau
Project Location:is Map 29A Lots 168 and 169 (10,000 square feet between 2 lots) on a paper road listed as Frederick Avenue off of Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven.
Proposal: Develop what is currently an unaccepted paper street to connect to an undersized lot which they feel is “grandfathered” in order to build a house.
Public Hearing: Tuesday March 23, 2021, Continued to April 13, 2021 (No Quorum); Continued to April 27; Continued to May 11, 2021; Continued to May 25, 2021. Approved May 25 , 2021 - Decision stamped June 11

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DS 2021-03 Masse Beach Street: One-Lot Subdivision

Applicant:Daniel E. and Jillian A. Masse
Project Location: Map 19 Lot 19 (35,025 square feet) on Beach Street between Alpine and Newbury Streets
Proposal: Develop an unaccepted paper street to create frontage to build a house.
Public Hearing: Tuesday March 23, 2021, Continued to April 13, 2021 (No Quorum); Continued to April 27; Approved April 27, 2021 - Decision stamped May 7

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DS 2020-01:  46 Sconticut Road 8-Lot Definitive Subdivision

Applicant: Joshua & Antonio Alves Property Owner:  Jeannine Jason
Project Location: 46 Sconticut Road, Map 28 Lot 24.
Proposal: 8-Lot Subdivision
Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 9, 2021; Continued to February 23 continued without testimony to March  9 and again to March 23, 2021. Approved March 23, 2021 -Decision stamped May 7

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PS 2020-01:  46 Sconticut Road 8-Lot Preliminary Subdivision

Applicant: Joshua & Antonio Alves 
Project Location: 46 Sconticut Road, Map 28 Lot 24.
Proposal: 8-Lot Subdivision
Preliminary Subdivision Review: Tuesday, October 13, 2020; Preliminary Plan Approved 10/13

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Re-Zone 2020-02: G. Bourne Knowles Rezone - Apartment/Multifamily (RC) to Business (B) 

Applicant: G. Bourne Knowles Co., Inc. and Leslie P. Knowles
Project Location: 267-270 Huttleston Avenue, Map 31B Lots 302, 302A and 302C (22.12 acres)
Proposal: To Re-zone a 22.12 acre property on Huttleston Avenue from Apartment/Multifamily (RC) zoned district to the Business (B) District.
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 -  PB recommends approval (5-1) to TM.

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SP 2020-03: Bask Recreational Marijuana Sales - Proposal to add recreational sales to existing medical sales

Applicant: Bask, Inc. (formerly known as Coastal Compassion); Robert B. Feingold (Attorney)
Project Location: 2 Pequod Road in Fairhaven, MA (Map 36 Lot 14 – 1.6 acres). The property is owned by the David and Thelma L Sylvia Trust.
Proposal: To expand current operations at 2 Pequod Road as a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center to include adult-use recreational Marijuana sales.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 28, 2020; Continued August 11, 2020; Approved with Conditions on August 11, 2020

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Special Permit 2019-15: Bridge Street Mazda - Proposed new car dealership at Rt 240 & Bridge

Applicant: Carapace LLC, represented by Richard Rheaume, P.E. of Prime Engineering, Inc.
Project Location: 250 Bridge Street, Map 36, Lot 15. NW corner of Rt. 240 & Bridge St.
Proposal: To construct an approximately 14,000 square foot commercial building for an auto dealership with fifty-four (54) parking spaces and associated infrastructure, stormwater control and landscaping.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, January 28, 2020; continued to February 11, 2020; APPROVED June 9, 2020.

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Re-Zone 2020-01: Crow Island Rezone - Residential (RA) to Mixed-Use (MU) 

Applicant: Crow Island Realty Trust.
Project Location:Crow Island in New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor (Map 44, Lot 1)
Proposal: To Re-zone Crow Island in New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor from a Single Residence (RA) zoned district to the Mixed-Use District (MU).
Public Hearing/Meeting: Rezone approved at Town Meeting July 25, 2020. Approved by Attorney General December 2020. Special Permit submission April 2021

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SP 2020-02: Acushnet HQ Modifications

Applicant: Acushnet Company
Project Location: 333 Bridge Street, Fairhaven Map 30C Lot 60
Proposal: To construct a new 900 sf visitor entrance and a 7,500 sf employee wellness space with associated site work including work on sidewalks, access drive, parking area, site utilities and landscaped areas with a 6,050 sf reduction in impervious surfaces. 
Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - Approved

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Special Permit 2020-01: Ocean Breezes Condominium - Proposed 4-unit condo. in 1 building 294 Huttleston Avenue WITHDRAWN

Applicant: Brian Dupres dba Shoreline Development. Owner: Robert & Janet Tubbs
Project Location: 294 Huttleston Avenue, Map 31B Lot 60B. Next to Ocean Meadow Condominiums.
Proposal: To construct a four (4) unit multi-family residential building with two-bedrooms each (eight {8} bedrooms total) on a vacant 0.64 acre piece of land on Huttleston Avenue that used to be a restaurant.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2020; To be continued without taking testimony to February 25, 2020. Withdrawn

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Definitive Subdivision 2019-01: Hiller & Timothy - Proposed 16-lot subdivision - Project Denied 1/14/2020

Applicant: Robert Roderiques; Agent: Schneider,  Davignon, & Leone, Inc. (Engineers); Owner(s): Jimmy A. Papas and Nickolas L. Papas.
Project Location: Map 28C, Lots 71 and 71A. The proposal is to create frontage for the lots by creating three new roads off of Hiller Avenue and Timothy Street. (15 acres total).
Proposal: The proposal is to create sixteen (16) buildable lots with two drainage parcels on a 15-acre parcel of land through the definitive subdivision process.
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday September 10; Continued to December 10, 2019; Continued to January 14, 2020. 

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Special Permit 2019-14: Bridge St. (Carricorp) Gas Station Modifications - Revised modification approved 1/14/2020

Applicant: Carricorp Industries LTD
Project Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of Bridge Street and Route 240 (Map 30A Lot 86B and 87A).
Proposal: To modify conditions of a previously approved Special Permit to use an alternative storm water control unit, modify the hours of operation and change the size of a dormant easement. Proposal revised to modify only the condition relative to the type of storm water control unit.
Public Hearing: Tuesday, November 5, 2019; Continued to December 10, 2019; Continued to January 14, 2020. 

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Special Permit 2019-08: Haskell Solar Farm - Approved December 10, 2019

Applicant: Fairhaven MA 4, LLC c/o Clean Energy Collective represented by Greg Carey; Owner(s): The Haskell Family Revocable Trust c/o of David Haskell.
Project Location: 46 Charity Stevens Lane, Fairhaven Map 40, Lot 8.
Proposal: To install an approximately 11-acre ground mounted solar photovoltaic energy facility (SPEF) on an approximately 49-acre farm located at 46 Charity Stevens Lane.
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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Special Permit 2019-09: Benny's Renovation - Approved December 10, 2019

Applicant: Carpionato Group LLC; Owner: CGMA Fairhaven LLC; Agent/Engineer: Sam Hemenway, Garofalo Associates (Engineers).
Project Location:151 Huttleston Avenue (also listed as 9 People’s Way), Map 26 Lots 60, 61A and 61B. Three properties: 9 Cross Street; 9 People’s Way; & 21 Peoples Way are owned by CGMA
Proposal: To remove the front portico of the existing building to create 18 additional parking spaces adjacent to the building and divide the remaining 40,290 sf into several commercial tenant units.
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 2019; Continued to October 8, 2019

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Special Permit 2019-10: Verizon Small Cell - Fort Street - Approved December 10, 2019

Applicant: Cellco Partnership d/b/a as Verizon Wireless c/o Duval, Klasnick & Thompson LLC.
Project Location:Utility Pole #43216; an existing 33’ tall utility pole (Utility pole #43216) located in the town right of way, adjacent to 6 Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA owned by Eversource Energy d/b/a NSTAR Electric
Proposal: To install Small Cell Equipment on a utility pole adjacent to 6 Fort Street..
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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Special Permit 2019-11: Off the Hook Marina/Restauarnt - Approved December 17, 2019

Applicant: James and Mary Moraux of West Island Marina and Off the Hook , Inc.,
Project Location:Off the Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive, Fairhaven, MA
Proposal: Approval through the Special Permit review process to bring the Special Permit on the property up to date. A Special Permit was last approved for the property in May 2005. The current owners acquired the property in 2017 and have since applied to and received permits and/or licenses from the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, Fire Department, Conservation Commission and Building Department. 
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2019; Continued to November 5, 2019

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Special Permit 2019-12: Nye Lubricant Paving - Approved December 17, 2019

Applicant: Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) on behalf of its client, Nye Lubricants, Inc. (Nye).
Project Location:Nye’s Lubricant, 10-12 Howland Road, Fairhaven, MA. Two parcels of land, Map 19 Lot 100 and Map 19 Lot 242. Project is proposed is Map 19, Lot 100 and is owned by New Bedford Thread Company Inc. The abutting parcel where Nye’s operations occur, Map 19 Lot 242, is owned by Sunderbans Limited Partnership. Nye holds a long-term lease on both parcels
Proposal: Modification to an existing Special Permit, issued June 24, 1992, to re-pave the parking lot in front of Building 1, an existing approximately 25,000 sf parking lot, reducing the total impervious area by more than 5,000 sf. The project also involves stormwater controls including a vegetated filter strip and two raingardens that will reduce peak flows and velocities from the existing site conditions
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2019; Continued to November 5, 2019

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Re-Zone 2019-01: Crow Island Rezone - Residetnial (RA) to Mixed-Use (MU) - Planning Recommended to November 2019 Special Town meetng

Applicant: Crow Island Realty Trust.
Project Location:Crow Island in New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor (Map 44 Lot 1)
Proposal: To Re-zone Crow Island in New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor from a Single Residence (RA) zoned district to the Mixed-Use District (MU).
Public Hearing/Meeting: Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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