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Summary of the reconsideration and procedural concerns.
The Westbrook Planning Board is revisiting a zoning decision for 16 Nasson Ave after concerns arose that the Board may have approved a variance without proper public notice or consideration of alternatives. A new hearing is... https://meetingwatch.org/me/westbrook/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #WestbrookME
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Board division and potential procedural error.
A 3-2 split vote at the May 19 Planning Board meeting shows deep division over whether to reopen a previous zoning decision at 16 Nasson Ave. The Board is now questioning if they acted on a variance that wasn't actually... https://meetingwatch.org/me/westbrook/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #WestbrookME
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Transparency and public notice failure.
Procedural error or oversight? The Westbrook Planning Board admitted they may have approved a variance at 16 Nasson Ave without giving the public proper notice of the specific scheme being discussed. A reconsideration hearing... https://meetingwatch.org/me/westbrook/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #WestbrookME
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Was a zoning decision made in Westbrook without proper public notice? The Planning Board is now scrambling to fix a potential procedural error regarding 16 Nasson Avenue. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #WestbrookME
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During the May 19 meeting, Board members admitted they may have acted on a variance application that wasn't actually before them, failing to properly consider alternatives or provide the required notice to the community.
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The Board narrowly voted 3-2 to reconsider the original June 14 decision. This means the previous approval for a minimum lot size variance is being reopened to address whether the legal process was actually followed.
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What's next: A special reconsideration hearing is scheduled for July 26. If you have concerns about lot density or setbacks in this area, written submissions must be turned in by July 22. https://meetingwatch.org/me/westbrook/planning-board/2026-05-19/
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The Westbrook Planning Board is facing questions regarding its procedural integrity following the May 19 meeting. The Board voted 3-2 to reconsider a previous decision to grant a minimum lot size variance to the property at 16 Nasson Avenue. During the discussion, concerns were raised that the Board may have approved a zoning scheme without effectively considering all feasible alternatives—such as a 'dog leg' property line—and, more importantly, without providing the public with proper notice of the actual variance being discussed. Essentially, the Board admitted it may have acted on a variance application that was not properly before it. This narrow vote reveals a divided Board and significant questions about how zoning decisions are being communicated to Westbrook residents. If the Board approves changes to lot sizes or setbacks without transparent notice, the community loses its ability to participate in the process. A special reconsideration hearing has been set for July 26th. Residents interested in submitting written comments regarding this matter must do so by Friday, July 22nd. https://meetingwatch.org/me/westbrook/planning-board/2026-05-19/ #MeetingWatch #WestbrookME