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Yarmouth planning board asks consultants to shorten comprehensive plan draft, readies Jan. 29 community meeting
Summary
The Yarmouth Planning Board reviewed a draft "existing conditions" section of the town's Local Comprehensive Plan prepared by BSC Group, requested a shorter, more user-friendly version, and confirmed outreach plans for a Jan. 29 community meeting.
The Yarmouth Planning Board on Jan. 8 pressed consultants to pare back a dense draft of the town's Local Comprehensive Plan and agreed on next steps ahead of a community meeting set for Jan. 29.
Board Chair Joanne Crowley opened the discussion by asking the board and staff to consider whether the draft existing-conditions material should be shortened and reorganized so it is easier for residents to use. "If you were an outsider moving to this community, why do we have this plan and what are we going to do with it?" Planning Board member Susan Britta asked, pressing for a clearer explanation of the plan's purpose.
The board and BSC Group consultants said the current draft leans toward exhaustive background material and should be tightened to…
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