Planning board hears objections, approves waivers request for Mystic Estates subdivision; peer review ordered

The Lakeville Planning Board on Thursday heard a detailed presentation and public comments on Mystic Estates, a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 92 Howland Road, and agreed to send the project to peer review before taking final action.

Robert Mather, attorney for the applicant William Logan (trustee of L and B Realty Trust), told the board the 6.43‑acre parcel would be split into two lots and that the developer will withdraw one waiver request and accept conditions to keep the new roadway private in perpetuity. “The homeowners association will provide that the roadway has to remain private in perpetuity,” Mather said.

The proposal calls for Lot 1 to contain about 4.035 acres with 175 feet of frontage and Lot 2 to contain about 1.607 acres with 282.56 feet of frontage. The project would build a private roadway roughly 590 feet long with a 20‑foot paved width and a T‑style turnaround to meet fire‑access requirements, according to Bob Forbes, project engineer at Zenith Consulting Engineers. “The roadway is about 590 feet…