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Board and Commission Meetings – Week of June 12th

Commission on Disability: The Commission on Disability will meet virtually on Monday, June 13th at 6:00 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Introductions
  • Approval of the May 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes
  • CDBG Report
  • Prioritization of FY24 CDBG-Funded Access Projects
  • Accessible Fines Reports
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • ADA Coordinator’s Report
  • Ideas/Projects for MOD’s Grant
  • DPPC Presentation
  • Potential Events for Mental Health Awareness
  • Updates- Funding & NWH Subcommittees
  • Updates from the Co-Chairs
  • Adjournment

Planning and Development Board – Joint Meeting with ZAP: The Planning and Development Board will meet jointly with the Zoning and Planning Committe both in-person (Room 204/City Council Chamber (Room 207)) and virtually on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.

Go here to join the Zoom meeting. (NOTE: Zoom link says 6:30 p.m. start)

The agenda includes the following:

  • Joint Public Hearing on a request to amend Chapter 30, Section 5.2 Signs of the Newton Zoning Code regarding regulation of noncommercial signs

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee: The Development Committee of the Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually on Monday, June 13th at 4:30 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Call to Order
  • Development Director Search
  • Donor Recognition
  • Adjournment

Auburndale Historic District Commission: The Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to move and re-orient the existing house and build an addition with an attached garage; and build a new house with an attached garage on the back lot at 113 Grove Street. Continuation.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install window wells with railings and gates on the left side and to remove lattice sections and backfill with stone at 118 Windermere Road.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a new garage at 147 Hancock Street.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install condensers at 64 Hancock Street.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing garage and build a new garage at 29 Hawthorne Avenue.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove shutters at 24 Hancock Street.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install fences at 324 Central Street.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace fence and gates at 24 Groveland Street.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a two-story porch with a mudroom and second story porch; build a new deck with stairs and railing system at 51 Hancock Street.
  • Administrative Discussion
    • Review and approval of minutes
    • Update on remote meetings
    • Update on Design Guidelines and Rules & Regulations
    • Update on Commission process review

See Staff Memo, Packet documents and Supplemental Material for 64 Hancock.

Community Preservation Committee: The Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Pre-Proposal Review of Gath Pool Project – Design and Construction Drawings (Requesting $486,500 in CPA Recreation Funding)
  • Other Business
    • Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
    • Review of Updated Logo Design
    • Review of Current Finances
    • Review and Approval of April 12 and May 10 Minutes
    • Other

See Meeting Packet.

Economic Development Commission: The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Attendance
  • Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2022
  • Discussion Items:
    • Newton Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance
      (BERDO) Presentation
    • Village Proposed Zoning Framework
  • Working Group Updates
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Zoning
    • Sustainability
  • City Updates
    • Economic Development Director Search
  • Date of next regularly scheduled meeting—July 12, 2022
  • Adjournment

Design Review Committee: The Design Review Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m.

Go here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting Passcode: 333180

The agenda includes the following:

  • NewCAL Site Plan Approval – See attached NV5 agenda or see below)
    • Schedule Review
    • Design Updates
      • Site – Site Plan, Landscape Design, Stormwater Calculations/Drainage
      • Energy Usage
      • Interior – Floor Plan Updates
      • Exterior – Elevations and Roof Line
    • Vote – Site Plan Approval and Schematic Design
    • Next Steps
  • Chair’s Note: DRC Discussion and Vote on Committee Co-Chair

Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission: The Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m.

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The agenda includes the following:

  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add guardrails to the side second story porches; build a shet; build a terrace structure with pool and pergola andasports court with court lighting; move existing children’s playclimber and swings to the back; and install new fencing and lighting at 152 Suffolk Road – Continuation.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install mailbox, change light fixtures, change paint color of window grilles, and remove back deck and pergola at 7 Reservoir Avenue.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the fire escape and right side second story door and deck,patch siding and roof, and to replace the rear deck at 28 Chestnut Hill Terrace.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install two retractable awnings at 61 Gate House Road.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install condensers at 29 Acacia Avenue.
  • Request for a Certificate of Non-Applicability, Non-Binding Recommendation; and Certificate of Appropriateness to build a covered front entry, replace windows, install new windows, build retaining walls and a tennis court, and repair slate roof, siding, brick, stucco, trim, and gutters at 20 Chestnut Hill Road.
  • Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace condensers, change size of several back windows previously approved for replacement, add roof overhang, awning, and screens for patio doors, and change siding at 17 Old England Road.
  • Administrative Discussion
    • Review and Approval of December 2021 Minutes

See Staff Memo and Packet documents.

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