Planning Board member

Peter White

Chair Active member

Meetings tracked

80%

Attendance

Votes on record

Positions tracked

Vote breakdown: 22 YES 1 NO

Meeting ⁠history

Every recorded vote and position, oldest to newest.

Present

Case SPR-26-5: Veterans Field Playground and Scoreboard YES ~

Approved the project with lighting and advertising conditions.

Case SPR-26-6: Clark Holdings, LLC Amended Site Plan YES ~

Approved change of use to restaurant with five specific conditions.

Appointment of Alternate Board Members YES ~

Approved the appointment of two new alternate members.

Present

Board Reorganization After Election YES ~

Facilitated process; accepted Lynn Arnold's appointment as full member

Lot line adjustment approved for Upper Bay Road properties YES ~

Supported unanimous approval of minor lot line adjustment

Property Access Road Width Requirements ✓

Firm that road must meet safety standards; emergency access rights cannot be waived by contract

Site Plan Review Regulations for Solar Projects ✓

Advocated for mandatory landscaping and screening requirements, not voluntary suggestions

Continued two site plan review cases to next meeting YES ~

Accepted continuance due to applicant absence

Approved minutes from January 15th meeting YES ~

Supported approval

Present

Motion to accept site plan application as complete YES ~

Motion to continue alcohol service expansion case until after hearing Quack Shack consultation case YES ~

Occupancy and Safety Concerns / Enforcement of Alcohol Boundaries ✓

Skeptical of signs-only enforcement; pushed for committed employee presence at exits.

Approved Fenton's Landing site plan with communal area and taco operation move YES ~

Supported conditional approval with occupancy limit, bridge analysis, and town property resolution.

Accepted boat/trailer storage application as complete YES ~

Approved site plan for boat/RV storage facility with conditions YES ~

Determined no site plan review required for Quack Shack relocation YES ~

Jobs Creek Road Condominium Conversion / Decision to seek legal consultation ✓

Concerned about housing loss; openly uncertain whether board has authority to block conversion.

Present

Application Completeness Review - Beekeeping Unlimited YES ~

Supported accepting application as complete; led the review process.

Final approval of site plan review SPR 2509 YES ~

Approved retail beekeeping store; suggested broader hours to avoid future amendments.

Amendment 1 Review and Community Outreach Discussion ✓

Did not support advancing Amendment 1; cited lack of representation from directly affected Lower Main Street residents.

Housing and Development Challenges ✓

Expressed strong concern about aging population and housing crisis; urged urgent action.

Meeting Minutes Approval - November 20th and December 18th YES ~

Supported approval of both sets of minutes.

Present

Waterfront Village Commercial Zoning District Amendment NO ~

Acknowledged infrastructure concerns; argued inaction risks stagnation but voted with majority against advancing.

ADU Zoning Amendment YES ~

Supported advancing ADU amendment unanimously to ballot.

Present

Proposed Waterfront Village Commercial Zoning District Amendment ✓

Chaired hearing; encouraged compromise, invoked 'don't let perfect be the enemy of the good'

Building Size Restrictions Debate ~

Supported maintaining 10,000 sq ft limit to discourage large retail chains

Short-Term Rental Policy Debate ~

Supported maintaining short-term rentals as allowed by right; part of board majority

Notice Error for Amendment 1 ~

Agreed re-hearing required due to incorrect date on notices

Lower Main Street to remain in proposed district ~

Supported keeping Lower Main Street in district by consensus

Unknown

Present

Waterfront Zoning District Proposal YES ✓

Supported advancing the proposal; explained timeline for 2026 ballot.

Board Vote on Waterfront District Proposal YES ~

Voted unanimously to move forward with waterfront district proposal.

Waterfront Buffer Regulations and Granite Steps ~

Supported allowing granite steps as superior environmental solution over poorly maintained pervious alternatives.

Present

Bond Hearing for Multi-Family Development YES ~

Supported approval; led discussion on bond terms

Restaurant Amendment for Sunfeast Cellar and Pantry YES ~

Supported amendment approval unanimously

State-Mandated Zoning Changes ✓

Skeptical; stated local ordinances not responsible for high housing costs

Approved meeting minutes YES ~

Supported approval of all three sets of minutes

Unknown

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. Positions marked ✓ are from recorded votes or direct statements.