Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 31 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Appointment of Jane Obbagy to the Economic Development Commission
- Request to amend the City of Newton’s Zoning Map by changing the current zoning of the property known as and numbered 132 Charles Street from MR1 and Manufacturing to Mixed Use 1. (See Planning Memo)
Chair’s note: Staff and Utile will present an illustration of development that could evolve using the VCOD along a particular street in Newton. Councilor Wright will present a tool she developed to quantify unit capacity if the metrics are modified. The majority of the meeting will be to review and discuss the text by substantive sections as per the staff outline, take straw votes on each section, and consider amendments relevant to each section.
- Request for a review, discussion, and possible ordinance amendments relative to Chapter 30 zoning ordinances pertaining to Mixed Use, business districts, and village districts relative to the draft Zoning Ordinance. (formerly #88-20). (See Planning Memo and see Councilor Wright’s Memo)
- Request for a discussion on state guidance for implementing the Housing Choice element of the MA Economic Development legislation. (formerly #131-21).
- Appointment of Anthony Ciccariello as Commissioner of Inspectional Services
- Reappointment of Kathryn Cade to the Conservation Commission
- Reappointment of Jeffrey Riklin to the Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission