Whitman Planning Board May 12, 2026

The Whitman Planning Board met on May 12, 2026. The board reviewed a request for site plan approval and a variance for a proposed seven-building, 14-unit duplex development in an A1 residential zone. The requested relief included allowing multifamily housing and reducing the required distance between buildings from 45 feet to 21 feet. Members raised concerns about the project’s density relative to the buildable area, parking, building spacing, and emergency access on the steep site. The board voted 4–0, with one member abstaining, to recommend unfavorable action based on the development’s density. No procurement activity was identified.

The board also selected a recording secretary by a 4–0 vote and accepted plans for consideration at a future meeting, including a proposal involving demolition and rebuilding at 138 South Avenue and a possible ADU. These were planning and administrative matters; no contracts, purchases, or spending approvals were discussed.