Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
168 items across 25 meetings.
July 13, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing major site plan review for proposed development at 0 Roddy Road & 0 Turner Street; a traffic peer review is being sought and the applicant billed for it.
📍 0 Roddy Road & 0 Turner Street
💬 Discussed
Pending preliminary subdivision plan from Winchester Investments, LLC, with a July 31 decision deadline.
💬 Discussed
Attorney submitted the recorded covenant for the approved definitive subdivision plan "Locust Estates."
✅ Approved
Board granted Kings and Castles Group an extension to June 15, 2026 to finish the "Middle Street Extension" development on Read Street.
📍 Read Street
💬 Discussed
Board recommended the Municipal Council adopt proposed amendments to §17-12.0 Flood Plain District of the zoning ordinance.
💬 Discussed
Committee working on multiple zoning changes: inclusionary zoning, cottage court (small-lot/small houses) zoning, affordable housing trust, common driveways, drive-up windows, elderly/handicap housing density, and off-street parking standards.
💬 Discussed
Pending appeal by Regina Carter challenging the board's site plan review approval for Arista Development's Raising Cane's Restaurant.
📋 Proposed
New England Sports Village LLC recently filed an Orr's Pond Water Resource Protection District special permit for a "New England Sports Village."
📍 Orr's Pond area
📋 Proposed
Review of June 2 and June 15, 2026 minutes.
• Status unclear
Ordinance Committee meets July 21 at 6:00 p.m.; Planning Board meets August 10 at 6:30 p.m.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Public hearing on Roddy Road, LLC's proposed warehouse facility at 0 Roddy Road/0 Turner Street; applicant requested an extension to open the hearing June 15.
📍 0 Roddy Road & 0 Turner Street
💬 Discussed
Winchester Investments, LLC's preliminary plan for a new subdivision is pending, with a review deadline of 6/30/26.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 15: proposed amendments to §17-12.0 Flood Plain District of the Zoning Ordinance.
💬 Discussed
Woodlark Development offers to convey access and drainage easements for the "Dove Lane" subdivision off Pike Avenue to the city.
📍 off Pike Avenue
💬 Discussed
Attorney for Anthony Properties Realty noted proposed changes to its major project site plan review for 754 Newport Avenue.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
Ongoing work on inclusionary zoning, affordable housing trust, cottage court (small lot/small houses), lot dimensions, common driveways, elderly/handicap housing, and parking standards.
💬 Discussed
Regina Carter's appeal of the board's site plan review of Arista Development's Raising Cane's Restaurant remains pending.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from May 4, May 18, June 2, and April 27 executive session.
• Status unclear
Next Planning Board meetings July 13 and August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 2: joint hearing with Municipal Council on proposed changes to the Flood Plain District (§17-12.0) of the Zoning Ordinance.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 2: major site plan hearing for a proposed warehouse facility at 0 Roddy Avenue & 0 Turner Street, with deadline 6/30/26.
📍 0 Roddy Avenue & 0 Turner Street
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 2: review of Winchester Investments' preliminary subdivision plan, with deadline 6/30/26.
• Status unclear
None scheduled.
• Status unclear
To be emailed.
💬 Discussed
Memos and a police chief letter confirm the Roddy Avenue/Turner Street warehouse qualifies as a 'major' site plan review and seek department feedback.
📍 0 Roddy Avenue & 0 Turner Street
💬 Discussed
Memo on an offer to convey access and drainage easements tied to the 'Dove Lane' subdivision off Pike Avenue.
📍 off Pike Avenue
💬 Discussed
Attorney letter notes proposed changes to Anthony Properties Realty's major site plan review at 754 Newport Avenue.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
📋 Proposed
Michael Intoccia requests a time extension to June 8, 2026 for the proposed 50-lot open space residential subdivision 'Locust Estates.'
💬 Discussed
Ongoing committee work on inclusionary zoning, an affordable housing trust, cottage court (small-lot) zoning, common driveways, drive-up windows, elderly housing, and parking standards.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Regina Carter's appeal against the Planning Board over Arista Development's site plan review for a Raising Cane's restaurant.
• Status unclear
Next Planning Board meetings on June 15 and July 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
May 18, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
46-lot open space residential subdivision off Locust Street and Ridgewood Road (plat #105, lot #001-00C) approved with conditions under §17-10.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's plat #105, lot #001-00C
✅ Approved
Waiver approved allowing removal of deciduous trees ≥20" diameter at DBH per the project's tree removal plan.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's plat #105, lot #001-00C
✅ Approved
38-lot preliminary subdivision on Silver Birch Road (plat #168, lot #4) granted extension to June 30, 2026; application then tabled.
📍 Silver Birch Road, Assessor's plat #168, lot #4
✅ Approved
Kings and Castle Group granted extension to June 15, 2026 to finish all roadway construction; board flagged open tree boxes and stored drainage structures as unresolved safety hazards.
📍 Middle Street
📋 Proposed
Roddy Road, LLC filed a Major Site Plan Review application for a ~480,000 sq ft warehouse at 0 Roddy Street and 0 Tuner Street in the Industrial zoning district.
📍 0 Roddy Street and 0 Tuner Street
🗳️ Voted on
Board voted to hold a joint public hearing with the Municipal Council on June 2, 2026 on proposed amendments to §17-12.0 Flood Plain District of the Zoning Ordinance.
🗳️ Voted on
Board cancelled its June 1 meeting and will hold a single combined meeting on June 2 instead.
🔄 Postponed
Prior meeting minutes tabled for a future meeting.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Newberry Estates Development's subdivision plan hearing remains open, with a decision deadline of 5/31/26.
💬 Discussed
Winchester Investments' preliminary subdivision plan is pending, with a 5/31/26 deadline.
💬 Discussed
Kings and Castles Group/Jude Jacobs scheduled to speak about the Middle Street Extension.
📍 Middle Street
✅ Approved
Certificate of Vote confirming the Board's approval of the new Comprehensive Plan was sent to the City Clerk.
💬 Discussed
Letter noting recordation of Anthony Properties Realty's approved plan for 754 Newport Avenue.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
Multiple zoning changes under study: inclusionary zoning, affordable housing trust, cottage court (small lot/small house) zoning, lot dimensions, parking, drive-up windows, and elderly housing density.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Pending appeal by Regina Carter against the Board's site plan review of Arista Development's Raising Cane's restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on holding a June 2, 2026 joint public hearing with Municipal Council on proposed Flood Plain District zoning amendments.
📋 Proposed
Newly filed application for a roughly 480,000 square foot warehouse on 0 Roddy Street and 0 Tuner Street in the Industrial district.
📍 0 Roddy Street and 0 Tuner Street
May 4, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing on the 47-lot Open Space Residential Development off Locust Street and Ridgewood Road (Plat #105, Lot #001–00C) continued; unresolved issues include phasing schedule, Locust Street sidewalk extensions, open space parking, and possible crosswalks.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's Plat #105, Lot #001-00C
🔄 Postponed
38-lot preliminary subdivision at the terminus of Silver Birch Road (Plat #168, Lot #4) tabled at petitioner's request to the Board's second May meeting.
📍 Silver Birch Road terminus, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved the city's long-range Comprehensive Plan (covering housing, transportation, land use, open space, and economic development) and forwarded it to the Municipal Council.
💬 Discussed
Staff found the Middle Street Extension development dangerously incomplete two weeks before its construction deadline — mud-covered road, missing pavement top course, exposed stormwater structures, and large holes; developer Jude Jacobs failed to appear and must attend the next meeting.
📍 Middle Street Extension
✅ Approved
Board granted a time extension to May 18, 2026 for the pending Form A (administrative land-division plan) application for 0 Tiffany Street.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved the revised Form A application/plan for 0 Tiffany Street after confirming all previously requested revisions were incorporated.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
✅ Approved
Minutes of March 23, 2026 approved; Elliott and Hansen abstained.
✅ Approved
Minutes of April 6, 2026 approved; Elliott and Hansen abstained.
🔄 Postponed
April 27, 2026 minutes tabled.
✅ Approved
Ordinance Committee meeting set for May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
✅ Approved
Chairwoman Whitehead assigned members to Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance, Site Plan Review, and Subdivision Committees.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Newberry Estates Development's "Locust Estates" subdivision hearing remains open, with a review deadline of 5/31/26.
💬 Discussed
Winchester Investments' "The Woods at Oak Hill" preliminary subdivision plan is pending, deadline 5/31/26.
💬 Discussed
Continued discussion of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
💬 Discussed
Walsh Realty Partnership's Form A plan for 0 Tiffany Street, with related extension request to 5/18/26.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
💬 Discussed
Kings and Castles Group/Jude Jacobs to speak regarding the Middle Street Extension.
📍 Middle Street
💬 Discussed
Extension request and revised plans from Crossman Engineering on behalf of Walsh Realty for 0 Tiffany Street.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
💬 Discussed
Committee reviewing inclusionary zoning, an affordable housing trust, cottage court zoning (small lot/small houses), elderly/handicap housing, common driveways, drive-up windows, and parking standards.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from March 23, April 6, and April 27, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Regina Carter's appeal against the Planning Board over Arista Development's site plan for a Raising Cane's Restaurant.
• Status unclear
Subdivision Committee meets May 4 at 5:30 p.m.; Planning Board meets May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
📋 Proposed
Appointments to the Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance, Site Plan Review, and Subdivision committees.
April 27, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Board entered closed session with City Solicitor to discuss litigation strategy in Bristol Superior Court Civil Action Nos. 2473CV00191 and 2473CV00192.
📍 77 Park Street, Attleboro (City Hall)
🔄 Postponed
DPW Superintendent requested a crosswalk at Ridgewood Road intersection, 6-ft sidewalk extension into Woodland Lane, and widened Locust Street entrance; Attleboro Land Trust opposed a proposed parking lot near their land; hearing continued to Subdivision Committee.
📍 Locust Street & Ridgewood Road, Assessor's Plat #105, Lot #001–00C
🗳️ Voted on
No public comments received within the 21-day window; public hearing formally closed.
🔄 Postponed
Applicant revised plan to 35 lots at 12,000 sq ft each for open-space ordinance compliance; lots within 27 ft of wetlands pending third-party peer review; continued to second May meeting.
📍 Terminus of Silver Birch Road, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4
🔄 Postponed
Applicant requested and received extension to May 18, 2026 to submit revised plans.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
✅ Approved
Board approved subdividing the Atlantic Golf driving range site into four parcels to accommodate 306 apartments in the rear and commercial uses in front, with a reciprocal easement ensuring shared parking access across all parcels.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
Developer Jude Jacobs reported utilities are installed and only final paving, topsoil, and tree planting remain; expects full completion by May 23, 2026, with a progress report due at the next or second May Board meeting.
📍 Middle Street Extension
🔄 Postponed
Minutes of both prior meetings were tabled.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Newberry Estates Development's proposed 50-lot open-space residential development; public hearing held open with comment deadline 5/31/26, including resident emails for and review of off-site improvements.
📍 Locust Estates
🔄 Postponed
City's long-range Comprehensive Plan hearing remains open for continued input.
🔄 Postponed
Winchester Investments' preliminary subdivision plan pending; applicant requested an extension of time to May 31, 2026.
📍 Oak Hill
🔄 Postponed
Walsh Realty Partnership Form A application for 0/496 Tiffany Street; extension of time requested to April 27, 2026.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
📋 Proposed
Anthony Properties Realty Form A plan division, deadline 5/4/26.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
City Solicitor to discuss strategy in Catenacci v. City of Attleboro Planning Board lawsuits in closed session.
💬 Discussed
DPW Superintendent Michael Tyler to address the board, including off-site improvement recommendations for Locust Estates.
💬 Discussed
Committee working on inclusionary zoning, an Affordable Housing Trust, cottage-court small-lot housing, common driveways, drive-up windows, elderly housing density, off-street parking, and lot dimension rules.
💬 Discussed
Board's April 14 letter supporting proposed amendments to the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance, sent to Mayor DeSimone.
🔄 Postponed
Regina Carter's appeal of the board's site plan review for Arista Development's Raising Cane's restaurant remains pending.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Committee and Planning Board meetings scheduled April 27–May 18, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Sign Ch. 41 81Q certification letters and make committee appointments.
April 6, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing continued; staff will meet with DPW on-site Thursday to discuss off-site improvements, and the wastewater superintendent's feedback on revised plans is under review. Police Chief to make a site visit for traffic signage.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's Plat #105, Lot #001-00C
🔄 Postponed
21-day public comment period is open with no comments received yet; hearing continued.
📍 City-wide
🔄 Postponed
Board reviewed two revised open space residential concept plans and preferred Plan 1 (dual road connections to Oakhill Ave and Stoneforest Lane); extension of time granted to May 31, 2026. Open space upland shortage and dead-end road waivers remain unresolved.
📍 Silver Birch Road terminus, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4
🔄 Postponed
Application tabled; proposed Lot #5 lacks required 50-foot frontage and staff will request an extension of the April 21 decision deadline to April 30 while the applicant corrects deficiencies.
📍 0 Tiffany Street
✅ Approved
Minutes of March 3 and March 9 approved under Rule of Necessity; March 23 minutes tabled.
✅ Approved
Ordinance Committee April 27 at 5 p.m., Comprehensive Plan Committee April 30 at 6:30 p.m., and Subdivision Committee May 4 at 5:30 p.m.
✅ Approved
Board voted unanimously to support proposed amendments to the city's Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance.
✅ Approved
Whitehead re-elected Chairwoman, Foster Vice-Chairwoman, Yeh Secretary, Elliott re-elected SRPEDD delegate, and DeLeo appointed Clerk.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
50-lot open-space residential subdivision by Newberry Estates Development continues; applicant requested continuance and time extension to May 31, 2026.
🔄 Postponed
Citywide Comprehensive Plan hearing remains open for continued discussion.
💬 Discussed
Winchester Investments' preliminary subdivision plan pending, deadline 4/30/26.
📋 Proposed
Walsh Realty Partnership land division at 496 Tiffany Street, deadline 4/21/26.
📍 496 Tiffany Street
💬 Discussed
Court decision on motion to dismiss in Mary Ann Mulholland's suit over the Raising Cane's site plan approval at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue.
📍 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
Multiple zoning items in progress including inclusionary zoning, affordable housing trust, cottage court (small-lot) zoning, common driveways, drive-up windows, and elderly/handicap housing rules.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on proposed amendment to the local wetland protection ordinance at the planning director's request.
📋 Proposed
Approval of March 3, March 9, and March 23, 2026 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, SRPEDD Delegate, and committee appointments.
• Status unclear
Planning Board meets again April 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
March 23, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Public hearing held on draft Comprehensive Plan to guide city growth through ~2040; key themes include housing affordability, flooding/climate, zoning overhaul, parking reform, and an affordable housing trust — 21-day comment period opened.
📍 City Hall, 77 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Applicant revised plans removing cul-de-sac islands and expanding buffer to 60 feet near Ridgewood Road; public hearing and extension of time both continued to May 31, 2026.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's plat #105, lot #001–00C
🔄 Postponed
Attorney for applicant requested the Board table the 38-lot preliminary subdivision; no action taken.
📍 Terminus of Silver Birch Road, Assessor's plat #168, lot #4
✅ Approved
Minutes approved; Foster and Yeh abstained as they were absent that meeting.
🔄 Postponed
Both sets of minutes tabled for a future meeting.
💬 Discussed
Annual officer elections set for the April 6, 2026 Planning Board meeting.
March 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on the city's Comprehensive Plan, the long-term blueprint guiding development across Attleboro.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Newberry Estates Development's proposed Locust Estates subdivision; deadline 3/31/26.
💬 Discussed
Winchester Investments seeks extension to April 30, 2026 on its Woods at Oak Hill preliminary subdivision plan.
💬 Discussed
Minor site-plan revisions for Arista Development's Raising Cane's restaurant at 420 and 424 Washington Street / 747 and 755 Newport Avenue.
📍 420 & 424 Washington St / 747 & 755 Newport Ave
💬 Discussed
Certificate of vote sent to Municipal Council on the rezoning petition for property at 92-102 County Street and 0 County Street.
📍 92-102 County Street and 0 County Street
✅ Approved
Board's approval of a $244,499.21 bond to construct the Mason Street Subdivision certified to Chris Roche.
💰 $244,499.21 performance bond
📍 Mason Street
💬 Discussed
Ordinance Committee reviewing minimum lot rules, inclusionary zoning, affordable housing trust, cottage court zoning, common driveways, drive-up windows, elderly housing, and parking standards.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from February 9, March 3 (joint hearing), and March 9, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Two resident appeals (Mary Ann Mulholland and Regina Carter) against the Board's site-plan approval of the Raising Cane's restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on proposed amendment to the local wetland protection ordinance.
📋 Proposed
Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, SRPEDD delegate, Clerk, and committee appointments.
📋 Proposed
Future Planning Board meetings set for April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
March 9, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 31, 2026; unresolved issues include stormwater at the Pineberry Lane boulevard entrance, a historically significant Native American trail near lot #41, and off-site road conditions on Ridgewood Road and Raeburn Drive. Board directed applicant to remove boulevard islands.
📍 Locust Street and Ridgewood Road, Assessor's plat #105, lot #001-00C
🔄 Postponed
Extension granted to April 30, 2026; applicant agreed to redesign as open space residential development instead of traditional subdivision layout.
📍 Terminus of Silver Birch Road, Assessor's plat #168, lot #4
✅ Approved
Board approved the 7-lot definitive subdivision south of Trinity Circle (plat #165, lot #1-L), including a tree-removal waiver for deciduous trees 20"+ diameter, subject to conditions.
📍 South of Trinity Circle, Assessor's plat #165, lot #1-L
✅ Approved
Board unanimously recommended the Municipal Council approve rezoning 92–104 County Street from Industrial to Transit Oriented Development.
📍 92–104 County Street
❌ Denied
Board voted 6–0 to recommend the Municipal Council deny this rezoning, finding it would constitute illegal spot zoning.
📍 0 County Street
✅ Approved
Board approved a $244,499.21 performance bond to construct the Mason Street Subdivision, as recommended by the Public Works Superintendent.
💰 $244,499.21 bond
📍 Mason Street Subdivision
✅ Approved
Public hearing set for March 23, 2026 under MGL Ch. 41 §81D to review the draft Comprehensive Plan.
✅ Approved
Minutes of January 12, 2026 approved; February 9, 2026 minutes tabled.
March 9, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing held open on a proposed 50-lot open-space residential subdivision; applicant has requested continuance and time extension to March 31, 2026.
🔄 Postponed
Pending preliminary subdivision plan with time-extension requests; review continues.
🔄 Postponed
Pending definitive subdivision plan with extension requests to March 20, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Petition by 94 County Street, LLC to rezone 92–104 County Street from "I" to "TOD" and 0 County Street from "CB" to "TOD" (transit-oriented development).
📍 92–104 County Street and 0 County Street
💬 Discussed
Public Works recommends a $244,499.21 bond to construct the Mason Street Subdivision.
💰 $244,499.21
📍 Mason Street
✅ Approved
Board's vote allowing Northeast Custom Homes to withdraw its definitive subdivision application without prejudice was certified.
📍 Nicholas Drive
💬 Discussed
Court summons and pending appeals over the Raising Cane's site plan approval at 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue.
📍 420/424 Washington Street and 747/755 Newport Avenue
💬 Discussed
Ongoing work on inclusionary zoning, affordable housing trust, cottage court zoning, common driveways, drive-up windows, elderly housing, and parking standards.
📋 Proposed
Director of Planning requests a vote on proposed amendments to the Local Wetland Protection Ordinance.
• Status unclear
Future Planning Board meetings set for March 23, April 6, and April 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
📋 Proposed
April elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and SRPEDD Delegate, plus reappointment of the Planning Board Clerk.
📋 Proposed
Review of January 12 and February 9, 2026 minutes.