Whitman Planning Board August 25, 2026

The Whitman Planning Board meeting on August 25, 2026, considered two land-use applications; no procurement activity, spending decisions, or contract awards were identified. For 342 Bedford Street, the applicant presented plans for a coffee shop and fast-casual restaurant on the Northeastern Savings Bank parcel, requesting site plan approval, a front-yard setback variance, and a parking reduction. The proposal includes 64 parking spaces and a drive-through, with discussion focused on parking requirements, traffic queues, driveway access, and coordination with MassDOT. No board vote on this application was recorded.

The board also considered an application concerning an existing residential unit at 22 Lzel Street, where the owners sought zoning relief after learning that part of the unit had not been properly permitted. Members discussed the property’s prior approvals and the owners’ good-faith efforts to resolve the issue. The board approved a motion for favorable action to the Zoning Board of Appeals; this was a recommendation, not a reported final zoning decision.