The board spent the majority of the evening hearing the presentation of the final recommendations of the Large House Review Study Committee, who are proposing a number of articles this May that may limit the size of new houses in town. They also forwarded potential new bylaws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and the North Hill expansion project to the Select Board. They also gave permission for extended demolition hours, on a limited basis, for the 100-110 West street project.

Agenda:

1) Presentation from the Large House Review (LHR) Study Committee on the Committee’s final recommendations.

2) Public Hearing: 1195 Central Avenue
Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center of Needham, Inc., Petitioner.
Request to demolish the existing building(s) on the property and to construct a Chabad and a single-family dwelling, which will be 34,005 square feet in the aggregate. Please note: This hearing will be further continued.

3) Discussion and Vote to submit to the Select Board a Zoning By-Law amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

5) Request for Extended Work Hours: 100-110 West Street
Greystar Development East, LLC, Petitioner.
Request to demolish the existing building and construct a three-story multifamily residential building containing a total of 189 residential units and associated amenities.

6) Decision: 242 Hillside Avenue
Needham Enterprises, LLC, Petitioner
Request to demolish the existing structures at the property and to construct thereon a new three story multifamily residential building containing a total of 14 units and associated amenities.

7) Reappointment of Ronald Ruth to the General By-Law Review Committee

10) Report from Planning Director and Board Members

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