The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video):
- Appointment of Peter Leis to the Newton Historical Commission (7-0-1, Councilor Ryan Abstaining)
- Appointment of Richard Alfred to the Auburndale Historic District Commission (8-0)
- Discussion and possible ordinance to allow for breweries, brew pubs, and other craft beverage production. No one spoke at the public hearing. Voted to remove parking requirements to support smaller establishments. 17 retail alcohol licenses currently available in Newton and approve the item from Councilor Ryan. (it was unclear what Councilor Ryan’s item was). The Committee voted to approve 7-1, Councilor Baker Opposed)
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following:
- Discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding village center districts (7-0, Councilor Baker Not Voting)
Straw Votes Taken:
- Auburndale
- 21 and 27-29 Melrose Ave, and 264-266 and 268 Melrose St from VC2 to MRT. Approved 8-0
- 278, 280-282 and 284 Melrose St from VC3 to MRT. Approved 8-0
- 286 Melrose St from VC3 to MRT and 372-349 Auburn St from VC3 to VC2. Approved 4-2-2 (Councilors Leary and Ryan Opposed, Councilors Crossley and Danberg Abstaining)
- 451-453 Lexington St, and 319, 309-315, and 305-307 Auburn St from VC3 to
- VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- 450 Lexington St and 271-283 and 287-289 Auburn St from VC3 to VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- Newton Corner
- 26-28, 40-42, 12-20, 24, 38, 46, and 32 Richardson St from VC2 to MRT. Approved 8-0
- 321, 315-317 and 327 Tremont St and 54 Park St from VC2 to MRT. Approved 7-1 (Councilor Albright Opposed)
- 178-180, 172, and 184 Washington St and 12-14 Park St from VC2 to MRT. Failed 2-3-3 (Councilors Albright, Crossley, and Danberg Opposed) (Councilors Leary, Krintzman, and Ryan Abstaining)
- 9-11, 15-17, 23-25, and 29-31 Elmwood from VC2 to MRT. Approved 8-0
- Add 185 Charlesbank Rd and 227 Washington St to the VCOD as VC2. Approved 5-3 (Councilors Baker, Wright, and Ryan Opposed)
- 14 Avon Pl, Avon Pl parking lot, and Thornton St parking lot from VC3 to VC2. Approved 8-0.
- 42 and 44 Thornton St from VC3 to VC2. Approved 8-0
- 30 and 34 Channing St, and 25-27 and 21-23 Peabody St from VC3 to VC2. Approved 8-0
- 31 Channing St from VC3 to VC2. Approved 8-0
- 28 Hovey St from VC3 to VC2. Failed 3-5 (Councilors Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- 341-349, 337, 355, 303-321, 361-363, 399-403, 323-333, 371, 405-409, and
- 351 Washington St and 283-291 Centre St from VC3 to VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- 270-276, 259, 261-275, 249, 280-292 Centre St, and 69 and 65 Jefferson St
- from VC3 to VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- 427-443 and 447 Centre St from VC3 to VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- 400 and 430 Centre St from VC3 to VC2. Failed 2-6 (Councilors Leary, Albright, Krintzman, Crossley, Danberg, and Ryan Opposed)
- Nonantum
- Add 460, 468-470, 462 and 472-474 Watertown St, 18 and 17-19 Barrieau Ct, and 358-360 and 352 Nevada St to the VCOD as MRT. Approved 5-1-1 (Councilor Wright Opposed, Councilor Krintzman Abstaining, Councilor Baker Not Voting)
- Add 290 Watertown St to VCOD as MRT. Approved 7-0 (Councilor Baker Not Voting)
- 441, 425-433, 423, and 451 Watertown St from VC2 to VC3. Approved 4-3 (Councilors Crossley, Krintzman, and Wright Opposed) (Councilor Baker Not Voting)
