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Needham Planning Board, 12/19/23


The Planning Board hashed out the main terms of zoning concerning the incorporation of solar power into residential and commercial projects in this marathon session. They also came to a decision regarding the construction of a medical office building on Highland Avenue after months of hearing from concerned neighbors. The meeting is available for viewing in the window below:

Agenda:

1) ANR Plan: 543 Greendale Avenue
Brendon – Mota LLC, Petitioner

2) Decision: 117 Kendrick Street
De Minimus Change: Major Project Site Plan Review
117 Kendrick Street DE, LLC, Petitioner

3) Decision: 629-661 Highland Avenue
Major Project Site Plan Special Permit
Neehigh LLC, Petitioner
Request to demolish the five existing buildings on the property and build a single two-story 50,000 square feet Medical Office Building (25,000 square feet footprint) with two levels of parking (one at-grade and one below grade) totaling two hundred and fifty (250) spaces.

4) Discussion of Zoning Strategies for Solar Energy Systems

5) Report from Planning Director and Board Members

6) Correspondence

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