The Brentwood Planning Board voted to continue the continued site plan review for 1 Smith Road to the Dec. 4 meeting after the applicant said construction plans from Jones & Beach were expected to be delivered by Nov. 20.

The applicant, James (Jim) Lavelle, told the board his firm had completed survey, topography and test pits and that Jones & Beach would prepare the construction plans, including detention basin design. Planning staff and members stressed that materials must be submitted early enough to allow TEC and staff the usual two-week review; the board set Nov. 20 as the target for receipt so staff can circulate materials in time for the Dec. 4 packet.

Board members expressed frustration that site activity had taken place without an approved site plan. Some members urged forwarding an enforcement request to the Select Board or code enforcement if business activity continues; others said enforcement might be premature and preferred to let the planning review proceed. The board voted to recommend the Select Board send a letter to the landowner and occupants stating no business should occur on the site until the Planning Board approves a site plan.

On the motion to continue, the board approved moving the matter to Dec. 4 contingent on plan submittal in time for staff review. The transcript record indicates two members recorded opposition to the continuance. No fines or enforcement action was taken by the Planning Board at the meeting; the board’s recommendation to the Select Board is a separate political/administrative step.

What happens next: the applicant must deliver plans early enough for TEC and staff review; the Planning Board will consider the full construction plan package and any staff/consultant comments on Dec. 4. The Select Board may choose whether to send the proposed enforcement/notice letter recommended by the Planning Board.