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Planning Board approves minutes, findings; adjourns to workshop
Summary
The Rockport Planning Board approved minutes and two findings-of-fact with recorded votes (4-0-1 abstention) and adjourned the meeting to begin ordinance-change workshops for further drafting ahead of a likely November consideration.
The Rockport Planning Board approved the minutes from last month and two findings-of-fact documents in roll-call motions that passed with four votes in favor and one abstention (Peter). The board also accepted the findings of fact related to a recent pier application with the same 4-0-1 tally. After routine business, members moved to adjourn the public meeting and proceed to workshops focused on ordinance changes; board members emphasized that workshops are a forum for developing text but not for final votes.
Recorded outcomes: - Motion to approve minutes as amended: passed, 4–0 with one abstention (Peter). - Motion to accept findings of facts (waiver application and pier application): passed, 4–0 with one abstention (Peter). - Motion to adjourn: passed; meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
The board directed staff to circulate comprehensive-plan work products and scheduled ordinance workshops over the summer to refine voter-facing language for a possible November ballot item.
