Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 9/11/2022

Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 12 at 6:00PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Introductions
• Review and Approval of July 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• CDBG Report
• Prioritization of FY2024 CDBG-Funded Access Projects
• Accessible Fines Reports
• MAAB Variance for 825A Washington Street
• MAAB Variance for Lowell Avenue
• Draft ADA/504 Transition Plan Review
• Treasurer’s Report
• ADA Coordinator’s Report
• Potential Project(s) for MOD’s Grant
• Update on Mental Health Event
• Harvest Fair Participation and Materials
• COD Membership Update
• Adjournment

Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Public Hearing, Presentation, and Vote on the FY22 Consolidate Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) – See Draft Report
• Deliberations/Potential Votes on the following Rezoning Petitions:
  • Request to rezone two parcels – 11 Florence Street/318 Boylston Street to Business Use 4- To be heard at the October 3 Planning and Development Board Meeting (Request made by petitioner)
  • Request to rezone three parcels – 1314 Washington Street, 31 Davis Street, and 33 Davis Street to Mixed Use 4
• Update on Village Center Zoning
• Review and Approval of Minutes
  • July 19
  • August 1
• Staff Updates
• Upcoming Meetings
  • Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM – Public Hearing on Request for review and amendments to Section 6.7.1 – Accessory Apartments and Request for review and amendment to Seciton 5.11.5.E – to designate the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as recipient of cash payments
  • Tuesday, Septemer 20 at 7PM – Join Public Hearing with Land Use Committee regarding request to rezone 136-144 Hancock Street and 169 Grove Street (Walker Center)

Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 13th at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows with new windows at 21 Vista Avenue.
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace all windows with new window inserts at 6 Hawthorne Avenue.
• Request for a Certiifcate of Appropriateness to amend previously approved design concept for 169 Grove Street and the Walker Center.
• Request for feedback on a proposed project to demolish, renovate, or move 24 Robin Dell and build approximately 42 independent living units at 24 Robin Dell, Lasell Village.
• Administrative Discussion
  • Review and Approval of Minutes.

See Staff Memo, Packet Documents, and Supplemental Materials for the Walker Center.

Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Attendance
• Review and Approval of August 9, 2022 Minutes
• City Updates
  • Development project updates – Riverside, Northland, etc.
• Working Group Updates
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Sustainability
  • Zoning
• Presentation: Village Center Zoning
• Date of next scheduled meeting – Tuesday, October 11
• Adjournment

Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Welcome & Meeting Overview
• Review and Approval of July 5th Meeting Minutes
• Newton Police Reports
• Complaints Received
• Student Reports
• Update anti-Semitism activities and programming
• Human Rights Awards Nominations – December 6 at the War Memorial
• Membership
• Year ahead 2022-2023
• Adjourn

Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will have a virtual open board meeting (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Introductions (Board and Attendees)
• Open Comment
• Update on August 2022 Open Board Meeting Minutes
• Update from meeting with the NPS Administration
• Special Election Update
• Internal Board Processes
  • Marketing Plan
• Survey Feedback
  • Community feedback (bus fees, food services)
• 2022-2023 Goals (ideas listed on the agenda)
  • How can we increase the number of caregivers who know about SEPA within NPS?
  • In addition to our mandate, what impact do we want to make this year?

See flyer.

Design Review Committee (DRC) will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 14 at 6PM. According to the agenda, the meeting will begin at 6PM to discuss the NewCAL Design Development Progress Review. The agenda includes the following:

• Schedule Update
  • Design Milestones Overview
• Design Updates
  • Wood Frame Construction and Interior Alignments
  • Interior Plan Updates
    • Restrooms, Lounge/Lobby, Administrative and Storage Areas

Then at 7:30PM, the Design Review Committee will review the Lincoln Eliot School Design Development Progress

• Design updates for site plan and floor plans
  • Include description of the Auditorium improvements
  • Include Walnut Park existing entrance improvements
• Building Performance
  • HVAC LCCA
  • Water Reuse LCCA
  • Embodied Carbon Analysis
  • Building Envelope Thermal Performance

Urban Design Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, September 14 at 7PM (Zoom link). The agenda includes the following:

• Roll Call
• Regular Agenda
  • Sign Permits
    • The Body Center – 978 Watertown Street
    • The Y – 135 Wells Avenue
    • Crystal’s Bakery – 833 Washington Street
    • M&T Bank – 33-41 Austin Street
    • Gorjana – 33-55 Boylston Street
    • Citizens – 131-181 Needham Street
    • Forge – 45 Crescent Street
    • Small Door Veterinary – 711 Beacon Street
    • Ding’s Kitchen – 10 Langley Road
    • Heine Goodale Law – 118 Needham Street
    • Tech Rescue – 323-333 Washington Street
• Old/New Business
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Adjournment

See Compiled Staff Memo, Packet 1, Packet 2, Packet 3, Packet 4

Youth Commission will meet in person at the Newton Free Library on Wednesday, September 14 – time not noted on the agenda. The agenda includes the following:

• Attendance
  • Meeting called to order
  • Welcome and introductions
• Review of Youth Commission
  • Review of Youth Commission Ordinance
  • Commissioner & Advisory Board Roles
    • Meeting requirements
  • Review previous projects & subcommittees
• What next for 2022-2023?
  • Potential new projects, initiatives & ideas
  • Outreach methods

Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a sign at 365 Hammond Street
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add copper chimney caps at 100 Suffolk Road.
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a section of the driveway on the left side and re-install cobblestone border at 25 Chestnut Hill Terrace.
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to redesign the patio and outdoor kitchen area and to install a kitchen hood vent (continuation) and review work done o the siding and siding study (continuation) at 9 Old Orchard Road.
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate the existing house and garage, demolish the greenhouse addition, and build an addition and a tennis pavilion (continuation) at 24 Essex Road.
• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install radon fan, add downspouts, change areas of siding and trim, remove brick sidewalk, and repaing the bulkhead at 7 Reservoir Avenue.
• Request for Final Project Approval of underground utilities, utility pole locations, and landscaping along the street at 45 Old England Road.
• Administrative Discussion
  • Review and Approval of Minutes.

See Staff Memo and Packet documents.

Community Meeting – Future of Crystal Lake Park and Beach will be hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 15 at 6PM. (See Meeting Flyer)

Community Meeting – NewCAL Community Virtual Update (Zoom link) will be held on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 PM. (See Meeting Announcement)