Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 9/18

Commission on Disability’s Funding for the Benefit of People with Disabilities Subcommittee: The meeting scheduled for Monday, September 19 has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice). The next meeting will be on October 24.

Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 19 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

Video Recording of Commission Meeting
Review and Approval of Draft June 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Waban Historic Interpretive Signs – Memo; Waban East; Waban West; Staff Notes
Commissioner’s Report
Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Off-Leash Area Working Group (OLAWG)
- Arts & Culture – Cultural Development Event Flyer – Halloween Window Painting
New Business
- Abutter Notification Distance
  - Events
  - Projects

See Parks and Recreation Commission Manual; Meeting Calendar; Link to Field Projects.

Fair Housing Lottery Results and Lease Up Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following:

Review and Approval of July meeting minutes
Next steps data request letters and spreadsheet
Discussion of specific barriers listed in tenant selection plans
Next meeting date

Countryside School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:

Call to Order
Approval of Minutes:
- 5/24/22 School Building Committee (SBC) Meeting Minutes
- 6/21/22 School Building Committee (SBC) Meeting Minutes
- 8/23/22 School Building Committee (SBC) Meeting Minutes
Designer Update
Public Comment
Next Meetings
Adjourn

Newton Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:

Review and Approval of July 19 Meeting Summary
Northland Charlemont 40B Project
- Presentation by project applicant, Northland
- Discussion
BERDO (Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance) Presentation
- Presentation by William Ferguson, City of Newton Co-Director of Sustainability and Project Manager for the Public Buildings Department
- Discussion
Sunrise of Chestnut Hill Project
- Update from staff
- Item to be discussed further at October 18 Meeting
Newton Housing Partnership Initiatives
- Zoning Redesign Updates
  - “Zoning Framework for Village Centers” Library Exhibit
    - Site visit with Zachary LaMel, Chief of Long Range Planning
    - “Virtual Library Exhibit”
  - Update on MBTA Communities Final Guidelines
  - Affordable Housing Overlap
    - Update
- Extremely low-income housing strategy
  - ARPA Projects Update
    - Economic Stability/Mobility Initiative
    - Emergency Support Program
- Housing’s role in diversity, equity, and inclusion – leading change to make Newton more accessible and welcoming to all
  - Policy issues related to property manager tenant selection practices
  - For future meetings
Project Updates
- West Newton Armory
Upcoming Meeting(s)
- October 18, 6PM via Zoom

Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:

Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments, to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under which detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may be allowed by right, and under which ADUs may be permitted as part of new construction (See Planning Memo)
Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to Section 5.11.5.E to specify that the Affordable Housing Trust will be the entity to receive and distribute one-half of new Inclusionary Zoning funds, rather than having these funds go to a separate City account
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, September 20 at 7PM: Joint Public Hearing with Land Use Committee regarding rezoning requests for 136-144 Hancock Street – Walker Center
- Monday, October 3 at 7PM: Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meeting
Adjournment

The Land Use Committee and Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Council Chamber) jointly and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to rezone 2 parcels – 136-144 Hancock Street and 169 Grove Street (Walker Center) — from Single Residence 3 to Multi Residence 2.
Entertain a motion to hold the item and continue the discussion at a regularly scheduled Planning and Development Board meeting on October 3, 2022.

Board of License Commission will meet in person (Room 108) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the folllowing:

Four Requests for One-Day Temporary Entertainment Licenses
- Bat Mitzvah party on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 6:00PM – 10:00PM to be held at the Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street
- Live professional wrestling on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 7:30PM – 10:30PM to be held at the Newton Elks Lodge #1327, 429 Centre Street
- Alumni Association Homecoming Party on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 12:00PM – 3:00PM to be held at the O’Neil Plaza, 140 Commonwealth Avenue
- Fundraising gala on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 6:30PM – 10:30PM to be held at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street
Two Requests for Temporary One-Day All-Alcohol License
- Clemson Alumni event on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM to be held at the O’Neil Plaza, 140 Commonwealth Avenue
- Four cocktail tasting events to be held at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street
  - Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
  - Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
  - Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
  - Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Six Requests for One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt Licenses
- Evensong church service on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 6:00PM – 8:30PM to be held at Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street
- Parent cocktail party on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at Mount Alvernia Academy, 20 Manet Road
- Beer garden/social on Friday, September 23, 2022 with a raindate of Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 4:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at Chestnut Hill Square
- Ukrainian Art Exhibit Opening Reception on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at New Art Center, 61 Washington Park
- An exhibition opening on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at The TRIO, 245 Walnut Street
- An art workshop/calligraphy workshop on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 7:00PM – 9:00PM to be held at New Art Center, 61 Washington Park
Three Requests for One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt and Entertainment Licenses
- A party with live music on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 6:00PM – 10:00PM to be held at New Art Center, 61 Washington Park
- A fundraiser for the City of Newton’s therapeutic recreation program (Newton Athletes Unlimited) on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 11:30AM – 3:00PM to be held at Paddy’s Public House, 95 Elm Street
- For twelve (12) one-day wine and malt licenses and twelve (12) entertainment licenses for a beer garden to be held at Chestnut Hill Square
  - Friday, September 23, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Friday, September 30, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 1:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Friday, October 7, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 1:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Friday, October 21, 2022 from 4:00PM – 9:00PM
  - Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Request for a Pledge of License to be exercised at PDJ Ventures, LLC d/b/a Newton Warehouse Wine & Spirits, 447 Centre Street
Notice of a Change of Location of wine and malt package store license from 437 Newtonville Avenue to 12 Hawthorn Street to be exercised by Ansonia Wines MA, LLC d/b/a Ansonia Wines

Board of Assessors will meet in person on Wednesday, September 21 at 9AM in Room 108. The agenda includes the following:

Approval of August 2022 Exemption and Abatement Reports

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Library Trustees Room) on Wednesday, September 21 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:

Call Meeting to Order
Review and Approval of July 27, 2022 and August 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Continuing Business:
- Nomination Committee
- Capital Improvement Plan Update
New Business
- Annual /Statistical Report
- Buildings and Grounds Update
- Meeting Room Rental Fee – Vote
Reports
- President
  - Board Meeting Schedule for FY2023
- Nominating and Governance Committee
  - Election of FY2023 Officers – Vote
  - FY2023 Committee Rosters
  - Amendment of Officer Nominating Procedures – Vote
  - New online Trustees shared folder
- Director
- Development
  - Spring Fling Recap
  - City Wide Mailing Letter
Visitors Discussion
Adjournment

Transportation Advisory Group will hold a special in-person meeting at the Nathaniel Allen House on Wednesday, September 21 at 4PM. All are welcome to attend. The agenda includes:

Welcome and introductions
Agenda additions and announcements
The future of Newton Transportation Planning and related programs – a discussion with Nicole Freedman.
Next meeting planning and adjourn the formal meeting
Celebration and farewell for Nicole, jointly with Bike Newton

Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

Wetland Decisions:
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a driveway expansion at 21 Albemarle Road
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for an addition and porch extension at 423 Albemarle Road – 423 Albemarle Rd plans; 423 Abemarle Rd NOI app
Request to continue the meeting until 10/3/22 to allow time for receipt of modified materials on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for demolition of a single-family home and construction at 71 Harwich Road
- Request to continue the meeting until 10/3/22 to allow time for receipt of modified materials on a Notice of Intent for demolition of a single-family home/rebuild of a two-family home (DEP 239-931) at 43 River Avenue – 43 River Ave rev plans
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for course-wide drainage improvements at 326 Fuller Street – Brae Burn County Club (DEP 239-937)
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for demolition of a single-family home and construction at 115 Elinor Road
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a sewer line connection at 230 Lake Avenue – 230 Lake Ave plans; 230 Lake Ave NOI app
Request for a determination if proposed design changes constitute a Minor Plan Change, or if applicant needs to seek an amended OOC at 100 Boulder Road
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) on a Notice of Intent (NOI) for demolition and construction of a two-family house at 27 Cross Street – 27 Cross St plans; 27 Cross St NOI app
Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC( for MWRA exploration borings for a sewer line at 12 Hollywood Road
- Request for a one-year extension for a gas line replacement across the Charles River (DEP 239-810) at 1 Quinobequin Road
Conservation Area Decisions
Administrative Decisions
Issues Around Town Decisions
Updates
- Wetland Updates
- Conservation Area Updates
- Administrative Updates
- Issues Around Town Updates

See Packet

Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:

Request for Partial Demolition and Addition at 85 Homer Street
Request for Demolition of House at 15 Chase Street
Request for Demolition of House and Garage at 26 Taft Street
Request for Partial Demolition of House and Addition at 39 Floral Street
Request for Partial Demolition of House and Addition at 193 Lake Avenue Center
Request for Partial Demolition and Addition at 39 Stanton Avenue
Request for Partial Demolition of House and Addition at 1326 Walnut Street
Request for Demolition of House at 12 Sylvester Road
Request for Demolition of House at 236 Chapel Street
Waiver of Demolition Delay at 324 Auburndale Avenue
Request for Demolition of House at 5 Kappius Path
Administrative Discussion
- Discussion of Review Standards for Historical Significance of Oak Hill Park
- Review of Delegation to Staff and Chair
- Appointment of NHC representative to the Community Preservation Committee
- Approval of Minutes from July and August Meetings

There is no Staff Memo or Packet Documents posted at this time.

Urban Tree Commission will hold a special virtual meeting (Zoom link) on Friday, September 23 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:

Discussion of the two proposals for amending the Newton Tree Preservation Ordinance.\

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 9/18

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