The Fall River City Committee on Public Works and Transportation approved an order allowing a curb removal and driveway expansion at 312 Mohawk Drive in Westport, Mass., subject to site plan review and final sign‑off by the city engineer.

A letter from resident Jeremy Yetman, read into the record by the clerk, withdrew a prior complaint about the curb cut and stated, "Therefore, I have no objection to this driveway expansion." Applicant Ryan Wardell told the committee he had not realized a curb‑cut permit was required and that the work already completed includes a circular crushed‑stone drive. "I wasn't aware initially that I needed a curb cut permit," Wardell said. He described the proposed opening as similar to several neighboring horseshoe drives and said it is intended to allow parking of a work truck while preserving garage access.

Dan Aguiar, director of engineering and planning, told the committee the subdivision has restrictive covenants that limit certain vehicle uses and that curb and driveway opening permits are processed through his office and routed to traffic for review. "Sixteen feet is all you're allowed," Aguiar said when describing typical curb‑opening limits, and he noted that site plan review will address drainage or mitigation if required.

Councilor Pott moved to approve the curb removal order "subject to Mr. Aguiar and site plan review approval to ensure they are following all engineering and planning requirements." A motion amendment to explicitly reference site plan review was accepted; the motion was seconded and the committee called the vote. Committee members recorded "Aye" votes and the motion carried. The committee indicated it would forward its recommendation to the full council with the condition that final sign‑off come from the engineering and planning office.

After the vote, members asked whether Wardell had a location to store work vehicles and Wardell confirmed he does; the chair said he had spoken with Wardell's father who confirmed that construction equipment has been removed. Wardell told the committee about "90%" of his neighbors support the project.

The committee's approval is procedural and conditional: final project execution depends on site plan review and any requirements the engineering and planning office imposes, and Wardell must adhere to any restrictive covenants applicable to his subdivision. The meeting then moved on and adjourned.