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The discussion began after staff showed an email that appears to be a fraudulent request for payment and included material pulled from the town website and town seal. Planning staff said similar scams have targeted other town boards and that the scammers typically ask applicants to wire money — a strong red flag. The board discussed several mitigation steps: attaching a printed warning to every application filed in person; keeping signatures and official submissions in-person (staff said the office is not accepting DocuSign or electronic-signed applications at this time); redacting personal contact information when posting application documents online; and asking the town administrator to issue an email blast and a Facebook post to alert residents.

The board asked staff (Kathy, planning clerk) to append the warning to paper and electronic application packets and to send a memo to the town administrator requesting a communication to residents. Several members favored also notifying the selectboard and any town communications committee so the alert reaches all boards that accept applications. Board members said the warning should emphasize that the town will not request wire transfers and that applicants should confirm communications by contacting the planning office directly.

Separately, the board noted a late email from the town administrator requesting a joint meeting with the selectboard on Oct. 14 to discuss a proposal at the Lakewood Country Club for a nine‑hole golf course with senior housing on the remaining land. The town administrator asked the planning board and selectboard to meet together for a status and feedback session; planning staff said the meeting is not a public hearing but encouraged residents to watch for the posted agenda and attend to provide feedback.

The board directed staff to add the warning to applications, draft a memo requesting the townwide email and social-media notice, and place the Lakewood Country Club joint-meeting scheduling item on upcoming agendas for follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Planning Board, 9-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","Board discussed a statewide scam targeting permit applicants and asked staff to add a warning to application packets, request an email blast and social‑media notice from town administration, and noted a requested joint meeting with the selectboard about Lakewood Country Club senior‑housing interest scheduled for Oct. 14.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973311,"Planning Board Recommends Residential Special Permit for 31–33 Reservoir, No Comment on 55 Long Point Road Garage/ADU Request",386,1103000,1489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2&start=1103&end=1489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2/thumbnail_1103000.jpg","/articles/5973311/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-Recommends-Residential-Special-Permit-for-3133-Reservoir-No-Comment-on-55-Long-Point-Road-GarageADU-Request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973311-82ddd18bde162047c450212e9f1249e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987714&Signature=UGVgJ5s7pzEfRxwxRHilt-ksCx4Snw19p~2lyS5KIFYmhveubo2FTr4hGIXIxUnjzaYKZjYhKNJ4~YLqpTuocO8DB9xWCkemdjTOywzCp4mimqZmTPKvb-IaBFs7hgtxcUlLc2KfIvexc4q~MCgQt6lz6wUcIwS7dtx7d4Wa1EVMdVXWY~jk3-Rkvfy2KcVgwT9sgjxfE-u3vYCy~UkxiUKavP8U9GrO5BxlH6CDQHq2JzWbxE1MyP67LoRpNuarvwuNOYWAVZWmvx~BXmsZxFRFU8BER-Dy8WpbS08HecEqgtaw9KicleEI9BcYgU8Oll~RWFS8W9-70Vm~S225HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville Planning Board voted to recommend the zoning board of appeals approve a special permit allowing residential use at 31 and 33 Reservoir Road, and to send no comment on a separate application at 55 Long Point Road for an oversized accessory structure and future ADU.

The recommendation matters because the Reservoir Road requests would change the use on business‑zoned lots to residential via special permit, a change neighbors and the applicant said they support; the Long Point Road request raises questions about accessory-structure sizing and a future ADU application that must comply with the town’s ADU size limit.

Derek Maxey, the property owner for 31/33 Reservoir and 55 Long Point Road, told the board the Reservoir parcels are business‑zoned but residents in that area prefer residential use. The planning board noted a residential home may be built in a business zone by special permit subject to the use chart and setback differences and moved to send a letter supporting the special permit for 31 and 33 Reservoir Road.

On 55 Long Point Road, the applicant seeks a larger garage and anticipates an ADU on the second floor. Board members noted that local ADU rules limit ADU size (discussed in the meeting as up to 900 square feet) and that the zoning board does not have authority to waive that size limit. The planning board agreed to offer \"no comment\" on the accessory‑structure/special‑permit request and asked the applicant to return to the planning board with any ADU application after obtaining the necessary zoning approvals.

Formal actions: the board voted (recorded as \"Aye\") to send the recommendation on the Reservoir Road properties and to send a \"no comment\" letter on 55 Long Point Road; the transcript does not identify who moved or seconded the motions.

The board advised applicants to follow the town’s existing ADU process if they pursue the ADU at 55 Long Point Road, including filing the ADU application with the planning department and complying with building‑department review for as‑builts and occupancy.","The planning board sent a letter supporting the zoning board of appeals special-permit request to convert 31 and 33 Reservoir Road to residential use and declined to comment on a separate accessory-structure/ADU request at 55 Long Point Road.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973317,"Planning Board Accepts Conditions for Two‑Lot Subdivision at 92 Holland Road",197,849000,1046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2&start=849&end=1046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2/thumbnail_849000.jpg","/articles/5973317/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-Accepts-Conditions-for-TwoLot-Subdivision-at-92-Holland-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973317-f79879ed0e71ea637d8c38d57f53e2ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987714&Signature=mvMi5M27spF7WZ56CYiUUJu-u08MkSHmmyHdaRykIuEO7l9dWEI~6Y~0xukKJvLpum2BJoBw~rqXek0nrhWdTlEygJv5pu6e5Zt2U5OmVskOkV4PobxblK8H4rUeALRln4-wW4f84e7s0sw-a-yADysWbK7sDuj2SLoWocBnFVBPQ5ZLarML890tucun3OYCeVDCiXHdGy30onN~mHq73LXpTUvGhS5PQ-JBecEw8bWDL2NXZxLwQV1p6T8~JTV1xrp-10w6scOFtolRV9Zk~gBc9gRGlkzhNyCdw5Wddmk2z6ZF1SWnP728XHQ6EvDmKYgYToSb7RAnLMDVwxRjIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville Planning Board accepted the conditions for a definitive two‑lot subdivision at 92 Holland Road, after reviewing edits submitted by counsel and confirming language on deed referencing and long‑term maintenance obligations.

The decision addresses why the story matters: it clarifies who is responsible for roadway, stormwater and common‑area maintenance and ensures the deed references the owner as requested by town counsel.

Planning staff said counsel (via a revised draft from Bob Mather) reorganized, reworded and removed obsolete items in the draft decision; staff confirmed the owner must be identified with a deed reference as counsel requested. The board also confirmed that roadway, stormwater and other facilities will be maintained by the homeowners association where the approved plans and decision specify such maintenance obligations. Several previously suggested conditions were removed or renumbered per counsel’s revision, and item 3 and 6 (as numbered in the packet) were noted as removed.

Board members had no further questions and moved to close the public hearing; a motion to accept the decision and conditions carried on a recorded vote of \"Aye\" but the transcript does not record mover/second names. Staff noted the plan had been reviewed and cleaned by counsel earlier the same day and that the approval reflects counsel’s recommended language.

The board instructed staff to file the revised decision and to proceed with the usual endorsement and recording steps so the subdivision can move forward consistent with the approved plans and conditions.","After review of counsel’s cleaned draft, the board closed the public hearing and voted to accept the conditions for a two‑lot definitive subdivision at 92 Holland Road, including homeowners association maintenance of stormwater facilities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973321,"Planning Board Approves Conditions for Mixed‑Use Project at 19 Main Street",342,519000,861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2&start=519&end=861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/5973321/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-Approves-Conditions-for-MixedUse-Project-at-19-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973321-26756fe468c153387bee9edd6062393d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987714&Signature=h2LC-2chX-mmYbhJUhF2O1BBs6VxajAR7xn84GWVFS4A0KcURmfpQlQioHr2zpRt~tpfDha0xGGFKgGuq9XBLQ44MFkczk2LiNOX9RhztVO-JEMlGsJ6pPwL1e29vlrzxPKw77rH7nqnhuGJ1BQXewWono6EtEaXejbJQCflpRO1BLzWADdav3GyKDar87RQJlMuvuqXneI1tcDdnW8PkJPUp-ncBsxXmd2ktolxy0eHBpo1fEi0msiH-h0VvNNysGKwTLQqRUfnaFnvf8gnN95py~TxeG-fe1fgxGSEPmK9v7J380nXkoqznunB37dZF63cT9ueSgpvH0we0Qjm-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville Planning Board voted to approve the site-plan decision, with conditions, for a proposed mixed-use retail and business development at 19 Main Street after confirming a number of plan clarifications and administrative edits.

The approval finalizes conditions reviewed by town counsel and recorded in the board’s packet; the developer, C D Dancois Realty Inc., seeks approval for two buildings and associated site improvements.

At the meeting planning staff noted that Board of Health approval on the project has already been issued, so the decision’s wording that the Board of Health approval is “required” remains accurate but does not reflect an outstanding condition. The board also removed condition 12 (a photometric plan) because that submission had already been received. Counsel had asked for clearer directional language on building orientation references; staff and the applicant clarified that Building A fronts the site and faces generally southeast while Building B presents a north/south orientation. The board asked that a north arrow be shown on the site plan to reduce ambiguity.

Planning staff indicated they will edit wording to remove a certificate-of-completion phrase at the applicant’s request and will incorporate counsel’s cleaned draft of conditions. The board voted to close the public hearing and approve the decision with the amended conditions; the transcript records the motions as carried, but does not specify mover/second names.

The approval completes the board’s formal review steps and instructs staff and the applicant to finalize plan labeling and address the small drafting edits identified by counsel before endorsement and recording.","Board closed the public hearing and approved a decision with conditions for a two‑building mixed‑use retail and business development at 19 Main Street, noting completed Board of Health approval and deleting a duplicate photometric submission condition.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973326,"Planning Board Approves ADU Site Plan at 119 Precinct Street with Standard Conditions",448,58000,506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2&start=58&end=506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829766-6034f968e548dfe267d4aa3208631ed2/thumbnail_58000.jpg","/articles/5973326/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-Approves-ADU-Site-Plan-at-119-Precinct-Street-with-Standard-Conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973326-466250e9441c04a105de02ab64b8f3e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987714&Signature=elwWFh1s3s6gTrzOfZ~W1X6Eoh2KSEIIglkjPNc6yTpGZUqSF9F3ZM77GBqKWMbfggcft0ZaybqhzGn7XOlTGFUs3BhVYLO5wDXoq5ODd45S1eXQcnM25K5mMbMpfAR~KJeRVUkOYz8~dZxqDNjT~k-3lWuZ6Ybucx8iM4sR2xLOmQynU8OSk6ItrRaw9agvpoKzxWJQdsQzwYBsIGoJfFBA7qxsuDp5wCE8lH6DwFe8aRf8-vpdHlWkvcuneTBzFogsVS53Ru3aD5OU2CCrjfy0nLKa5i2A~9CPc6JK5KcdoY3O7bWOdHZ7wFKWfMkDBQW1T2m7DOdhTGmFe42-AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeville Planning Board on Thursday approved a site plan for an 880-square-foot, one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 119 Precinct Street and attached conditions requiring an address assignment consistent with MassGIS standards and a planning-board endorsement of the site plan after the 20-day appeal period.

The decision matters because ADUs are a new, recurring application type in Lakeville and the board adopted routine conditions intended to make approvals consistent and recordable.

The board reviewed a draft decision prepared with town counsel and discussed three administrative points: a requirement that the ADU receive a unique street address reported to MassGIS and EOHLC; how the endorsed plan should be submitted and recorded; and making sure the site plan title identifies the unit as an ADU before endorsement. Chair and staff emphasized that the endorsement process should specify whether a mylar or a full-size copy is required and that an endorsement signature box be included on the plan.

Applicants Doreen Lopes and Lou Lopes attended and confirmed they had received the draft decision and would work with town agencies and 911 to obtain the correct address. Lou Lopes said the couple would “work with the agencies to get the number correct.” The planning board clerk, Kathy (clerk), clarified that the usual practice for site-plan review decisions is to attach a full-size copy of the plan to the filed decision and then have the applicant return with a copy, signed by the board, for recording. The applicants acknowledged the 20-day appeal period and that they would submit endorsed plans afterward.

Discussion-only items included whether the plan should explicitly label the new structure as an ADU (the board asked the applicants to change the project title on the drawings) and whether an as-built drawing would be required by the building department; staff indicated as-builts are typically handled by the building department for dwellings. The board also requested that a standard condition on address assignment be added to future ADU decisions so applicants understand expectations in advance.

Formal action: a motion to close the public hearing and a motion to accept the decision with the noted changes were made and recorded as carried. The transcript does not specify who moved or seconded the motions by name.

The board’s approval sets standard language the planning office said it will reuse for future ADU applications to ensure address assignment, endorsed plan formatting and recording procedures are clear to applicants.","Lakeville Planning Board closed the public hearing and approved a site plan for an 880-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 119 Precinct Street, adding conditions on address assignment, plan endorsement and plan labeling.","actionData","errors"]

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