Planning board continues special-permit hearing for proposed commercial parking at 160 Bedford Street to Feb. 27

The Lakeville Planning Board continued the public hearing on a special-permit application from JH Taylor Realty Corp. for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street until Feb. 27 to allow the applicant to complete a drainage review with the Conservation Commission and to respond to town counsel's position regarding parcel review.

Attorney John Widdison represented the petitioner and said the project team has continued coordinating with Conservation because the drainage design for the site is located on the rear parcel; based on town counsel input, the applicant had previously intended to present only the front lot but was told the lot cannot be separated from the parcel that contains drainage infrastructure. The applicant said it will appear before Conservation on the coming Tuesday to advance drainage documentation and requested the continuation so the Planning Board can consider any Conservation comments.

Ken Kupferberg, the owner's representative, confirmed the front lot under consideration is roughly 1.6 acres and that drainage is located on the second lot behind it. The board accepted the request to continue the hearing to Feb. 27 to give the applicant time to complete Conservation review and provide any supplemental materials.

Why it matters: The proposal would allow a commercial parking facility on a site where drainage controls cross parcel boundaries. The board paused action while Conservation completes its technical review and while the applicant clarifies whether the front lot can be reviewed independently following town counsel's guidance.

What happens next: The applicant will appear before the Conservation Commission and return to the Planning Board on Feb. 27 with updated drainage documentation and any necessary materials from town counsel or Conservation.