The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video):
- 64–66 Dalby Street – additions within existing footprint to extend a nonconforming multi-family (8–0) members supported the modest vertical additions to the second and half-stories because they stay inside the footprint and preserve the multi-family use on the lot. Petition Documents Draft Order
- 121 Hartman Road – retaining walls over 4′ at rear. (7–1, Councilor Farrell abstaining) to allow a series of rear walls over the 4′ maximum where necessary for safety, usable yard space, and views, with the applicant present to explain minor adjustments to an existing wall. No member of the public spoke at the public hearing. Petition Documents Draft Order
156 Highland Street – further increase the nonconforming Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (7-1, Councilor Laredo recused) to relocate a detached accessory building to a more central location and to construct a connection to the main building. No member of the public spoke at the public hearing. Petition Documents Draft Order
The Committee held:
- Request to Rezone 3 parcels to Multi Residence 1 at Dudley Road and Brandeis Road (8-0) Public hearing continued—notes for the item to be included later. Petition Documents
- 85 Dudley Rd – special permit and site plan approval to allow 71 single-family attached dwellings in 27 buildings total with associated dimensional waivers and inclusionary zoning exceptions (8-0) Public hearing continued. Notes for the item to be included later. Petition Documents
Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs
Also Present: Councilors Albright, Malakie, Lipof, and Wright
City Staff Present: Senior Planner Sondria Berman, Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Jen Caira, Director of Planning and Development Barney Heath, and Deputy City Solicitor Jonah Temple
