Land Use Committee met on May 20, 2025. The report is available and a meeting video can be viewed online.
Approved:
- Special permit to construct a retaining wall over 4 feet at 52 Kingston Road (6-0-1, Councilor Kelley abstaining) An existing wall was damaged when a tree fell. A neighbor spoke in support. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Special permit to construct a retaining wall over 4 feet at 166 Plymouth Road (6-0-1, Councilor Kelley abstaining) The wall is a continuation of the 52 Kingston Road wall. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Special permit for third-story expansion and new garage at 52–54 Hatfield Road (5-0-2, Councilors Block and Lucas abstaining) Two neighbors spoke in support. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Amendment to Special Permit #315-22 to install an oversized sign at 1210–1230 Washington Street (5-0, Councilors Downs and Laredo Not Voting) No one spoke at the public hearing. Proposed sign is for Commodore Builders. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
Held:
- Request to rebuild and exceed FAR at 270 Derby Street (7-0) Councilors expressed concerns about exceeding the FAR and limited parking. Petition Documents
- Request to relocate driveway and exceed FAR at 65 Clark Street (7-0) Several neighbors spoke at the public hearing in opposition to moving the driveway onto Coverdale Road. Councilors expressed concerns about proposed tree removals and multiple curb cuts. Petition Documents
- Request to build a 19-stall parking lot at 56 Chapel Street (6-0, Councilor Downs Not Voting) Several neighbors spoke is support. Several councilors questioned the need for more parking in the area. Petition Documents
Committee Members Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, and Lucas
Also Present: Councilors Malakie and Oliver
Absent: Councilor Lobovits
City Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee, Deputy Chief
Planner Cat Kemmett, Senior Planner Joe Iadonisi