Scituate Planning Board Meeting - 08-13-2026

The Scituate Planning Board meeting held on August 13, 2026, primarily focused on a continued public hearing regarding a site plan review and special permit for a residential development project at 96 Bridge Road. The applicant proposed demolishing an existing single-family home and subdividing the 4.5-acre site into three lots with a common driveway. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for waivers related to driveway setbacks and slope requirements, stormwater management plans, and compliance with zoning bylaws. The board discussed the need for a landscape plan, permanent buffer demarcations, and fire department access requirements. Peer review engineers and conservation commission representatives provided technical feedback on drainage and environmental protections. Public concerns were raised about traffic safety and historical development issues. The board scheduled a continuation of the hearing to October 8, 2026, with expectations for revised plans addressing outstanding comments. Additionally, the meeting included approval of a purchase order for printing services and budget appropriations for town hall archive vault digitization, Lawson Gate restoration ($76,495), coalition dues ($4,350), and a $5 million affordable housing project under a friendly 40B development, pending further town approvals.