Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Meeting | July 27, 2026

The Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board meeting on July 27, 2026, primarily focused on the continued public hearing for a site plan review involving the construction of two multifamily duplex homes at One Deer Hill Road. The discussion included detailed presentations on civil engineering plans, landscaping, and architectural design, with attention to drainage, stormwater management, and aesthetic elements. The board expressed satisfaction with the thoroughness of the submission and planned to continue the hearing to August 10 for a draft decision. Additionally, the meeting addressed historic preservation strategies, including the potential adoption of a demolition delay bylaw to protect architecturally significant buildings, with input from preservation consultants and discussion of community engagement and regulatory frameworks. The board also reviewed progress on the Housing Production Plan, emphasizing the need for a concise executive summary, addressing housing goals, infrastructure capacity, and zoning challenges related to affordable housing development and 40B projects. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize the Housing Production Plan for submission to the Select Board and to prepare zoning changes for the fall town meeting.