The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video):
- Appointment of David Boronkay to the Upper Falls Historic District Commission (8-0) to fill a vacancy and maintain the Commission’s ability to review proposals promptly.
The Committee held the following:
- Discussion and possible amendments to remove or reduce commercial parking minimums in village centers (8-0) Held to allow staff and members to compare peer-city approaches and tailor standards to Newton’s mode-share goals.
- Discussion on the current state of Newton’s commercial office space (8-0) report will be available at a later date.
- Discussion on parking policy in village centers (8-0) report will be available at a later date.
Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and Krintzman
Also Present: Councilor Malakie
City Staff: Deputy Director of Planning and Development Jen Caira, Chief of Long Range Planning Zack LeMel; Director of Planning and Development Barney Heath, and Economic Development Director John Sisson
