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Lakeville Zoning Board continues Simmons Hill 40B hearing to Feb. 9
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue Simmons Hill LLC’s continued hearing for a 200-unit comprehensive permit under M.G.L. c.40B to Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.; the petitioner, Mohammed Itani, requested the continuance so a fuller board could review the project.
The Lakeville Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on Jan. 12 to continue Simmons Hill LLC’s continued hearing on a comprehensive permit under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B to Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeville Public Library.
The hearing concerns a proposed 200-unit development off Freetown Street consisting of 44 single-family homes, 46 duplex cottages aimed at older residents, and ten condominium buildings with 10 units each. The board read into the record that “not less than 50 of such units shall be restricted as affordable for low or moderate income persons or families,” consistent with state requirements for 40B permits. The project sits on six assessor parcels, the board said.
Chair opened the meeting at 6:11 p.m. and explained the board had five seats but only three members were present. The Chair described the local application of the Mullen rule, which allows members who miss a single meeting to later participate in a vote after reviewing the meeting record. The Chair said that because two members were absent the petitioner could either proceed with the three members present or request a continuance to ensure fuller participation.
Mohammed Itani, who identified himself as the developer and a representative of Simmons Hill LLC, asked the board to continue the hearing to the next scheduled meeting. "I would like to ask the board to continue the meeting till their next, scheduled meeting," Itani said. The Chair confirmed availability and asked for a motion.
A motion to continue the hearing to Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeville Public Library was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the Chair stated, "Motion carries unanimously." The board did not take further substantive testimony or deliberation on the project at the Jan. 12 session.
Separately, the board approved meeting minutes from May 16, as included in the meeting packet, by unanimous vote. With no other business, the board adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Next steps: the Simmons Hill continued hearing is scheduled to resume Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeville Public Library; absent members may participate in a later vote under the Mullen rule after reviewing the Jan. 12 record.
