5.8.24 Planning Board

Fall River Government TV May 8, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Planning Board meeting on May 8, 2024, was chaired by Gloria Pico in the absence of John Ferrera. The board addressed four Form A applications for endorsement of plans not requiring approval (ANR plans). The first application, file number 24-1573, from the North Congregation of Jehovah's Witness, Roy Lorenzo & Michelle El Costa, and John P. Laroo, concerning properties on Northeastern Avenue and Seavoy Street, was denied endorsement by a 4-0 vote. The denial stemmed from the board's concern that clear ownership of the private way (London Street) had not been legally determined, despite a pending Land Court action for adverse possession/quiet title. Board members felt that a court decree was necessary before they could endorse the plan, which aimed to define ownership of specific parcels within the private way. Three other ANR plans were approved unanimously. File number 24-1578, for Contral Investments LLC at 1313-1321 South Main Street, involved a small lot conveyance to facilitate building construction and meet setback requirements, including an easement for drainage. File number 24-1579, for Bank Street Properties LLC and R.A. Dice LLC at 2436 and 2492 South Main Street, combined two parcels and adjusted a lot line. File number 24-1580, for Divine Development LLC at 554-558 Third Street, involved the subdivision of land with two existing multi-family dwellings, following a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Additionally, the board voted 4-0 to table the approval of minutes from April 9th and April 10th, as members had not yet reviewed them. During citizen input, a discussion arose regarding the long-pending petition to name a street after Jean Batista Page, a Fall River hero. The board agreed to send a letter to the petitioners and family members to provide an update on the slow process, which is tied to the Route 79 project and land conveyance, and to place the discussion of sending this letter on the next agenda.

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