Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
34 items across 8 meetings.
June 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes officer positions following annual elections — routine governance step.
📋 Proposed
Board will review and vote on amendments to Cohasset's design guidelines, which shape how new construction and renovations must look in town.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses its planning priorities for fiscal year 2027.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Placeholder for any late-emerging business.
May 6, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Quorum confirmed; Deirdre Hobson joined after initial roll call.
✅ Approved
Board approved the scenic road permit 5-0, requiring removal of an invasive Norway maple, a ~$3,000 donation to the Town Tree Bank, a replacement tree, and a 90-degree stone wall reconstruction using salvaged stone at the South Main Street entrance.
💰 ~$3,000 donation to Town Tree Bank
📍 383 & 405R South Main Street
✅ Approved
Board approved a common driveway special permit 5-0 for three-lot access, with conditions including a 15-ft setback dimension, saw-cut notation, landscaping plan submission, and peer-reviewer-specified binder course thickness.
📍 383 & 405R South Main Street
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Next meetings set for May 20 and June 3, 2026; May 20 may be canceled if no applications require action.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
May 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Stephen Bjorklund's application to perform work along a designated scenic road under MGL Ch. 40 & Zoning Bylaw §228-16 at 383 & 40R South Main Street.
📍 383 & 40R South Main Street, Cohasset
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Stephen Bjorklund's request to approve a shared driveway (common driveway serving multiple lots) at 383 & 405R South Main Street.
📍 383 & 405R South Main Street, Cohasset
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Next Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026; adjournment.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Virtual hearing April 15 at 6:30 PM on removing approximately 47 feet of stonewall at 383 South Main Street (Assessor's Map F8-35-012 & F8-36-001).
📍 383 South Main Street
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Virtual hearing coming up April 15 at 6:30 PM on a common driveway to serve three homes at 383 South Main Street (Map F8-35-012 & F8-36-001).
📍 383 South Main Street, Cohasset
April 15, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Quorum confirmed with four members present; Amy Glasmeier absent.
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a new shared driveway and stone wall replacement on South Main Street continued to May 6 after public concerns about headlight glare and tree removal mitigation; applicant committed to evergreen screening.
📍 383 & 405R South Main Street
💬 Discussed
Board reviewed housekeeping edits to accessory-structure setbacks (§5.3), the definition of 'structure,' and floodplain map references; rejected giving the Building Inspector discretion to define unlisted structures, and suggested renaming 'tennis court' to 'sport court.'
💬 Discussed
School Committee is seeking residents with architecture, engineering, or project management expertise; Planning Board noted interest in involvement, with an April 27 deadline for interest forms.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on proposed work along a scenic road (requires special permit under MGL Ch. 40 & Zoning Bylaw §228-16) at 383 & 40R South Main Street.
📍 383 & 40R South Main Street, Cohasset
📋 Proposed
Hearing on approval of a shared driveway serving 383 & 405R South Main Street, which could affect access and lot layout in the area.
📍 383 & 405R South Main Street, Cohasset
💬 Discussed
Board reviews proposed changes to the town's zoning bylaws — details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses Planning Board's participation or representation on the School Building Committee.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns.
April 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Vote to close out held deposit accounts for nine completed projects: 58 Gammons Rd, 42 Rust Way, 31 Dolan Ln, 165 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 82 Border St, 25 Hobart Ln, 149 King St, 98-104 Howard Gleason Rd, and 40-46 Pond St.
💰 Release of outstanding deposit account balances (amounts not specified)
📍 58 Gammons Road; 42 Rust Way; 31 Dolan Lane; 165 Chief Justice Cushing Highway; 82 Border Street; 25 Hobart Lane; 149 King Street; 98-104 Howard Gleason Road; 40-46 Pond Street
💬 Discussed
Board will review and discuss the draft 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan, which guides conservation, parks, and recreation priorities town-wide.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews a draft revision to design guidelines for Cohasset's commercial district previously known as the Village Business (VB) and Highway Village Business Overlay District (HVBOD).
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.