Planning Board 5-18-23

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:51


Approval of Minutes 00:01:27

May 4, 2023


Informational Update 00:01:52

Informal discussion/update on Nobscot Zoning from the applicant, Steven Cucinatti


Sign Hearing: CAVA 00:09:02

1 Worcester Road – Shopper’s World Sign Application


1020, 1060, 1062, 1062A Grove St. & 36, 40, 40RR Winch St. 00:10:40

Continued public hearing for Application of 1060 Grove Street LLC, for a Special Permit for Active Adult Housing, Major Site Plan Review, Special Permit for Land Disturbance Permit, Allowed uses (proposed 6-unit), Scenic Roadway Modification and a Public Way Access Permit. The applicant proposes to develop a 63-unit Active Adult Housing development with 7 affordable housing units, community gardens, pastures and other open spaces. Continued farm activities on separate parcel with grazing activities extending through portions of the Active Adult Housing parcel.


Subdivision Application: 63 & 75 Fountain St. 00:41:39

Continued public hearing for Application of 63 & 75 Fountain Framingham Manager LLC for a Major Definitive Subdivision Plan. The proposed project includes the creation of 3 lots and a way with a cul-de-sac.


63 & 75 Fountain Street 00:45:31

Continued public hearing for Application of 63 and 75 Fountain Framingham Manager LLC, for a Special Permit for multifamily >30,000 sq.ft, Major Site Plan Review, Special Permit for 2 way circle aisle width, Special Permit for Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management, Bicycle parking requirement reduction, Special Permit for Inclusionary Housing Units, Special Permit for pole mounted fixture reduction, Minor Site Plan Review, as well as waivers for pedestrian walkway width and waivers for landscaping design standards. The proposed project includes a two-phase multi-family residential development including demolition of the existing building at 75 Fountain Street and construction of a 280 multi-story residential building including two levels of garage parking and five levels of residential and amenity space. The proposed project also includes the renovation of the existing building at 63 Fountain Street into 60 residential loft-style units.


Subdivision Application: 208 Waverly St. & 22 Beaver St. 01:05:13

Continued public hearing for Application of New Creek II LLC for a Minor Definitive Subdivision Plan. The proposed project includes the creation of 3 lots, one proposed roadway with a cul-de-sac, and one unregistered parcel.


208 Waverly St. & 22 Beaver St. 01:12:07

Continued public hearing for Application of New Creek II LLC for a Mixed Use Special Permit; Major Site Plan Review; Waiver for walkway width; Waiver for landscape buffer; Waiver for landscape buffer adjacent to the building; Waiver by special permit for FAR; Waiver by special permit for front set back; Special Permit for reduction in parking; Special Permit for off street parking design, including drive aisle width and compact spaces, parking location, pole light location, crosswalk width, Special Permits per IV.B.4.e; and a Special Permit for Land Disturbance and Stormwater Management. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing retail plaza on the project site and construct a mixed-use development comprised of residential and retail space. The project would contain approximately 224 apartment units of which at least 11% would be affordable. The project would be served by 375+/- parking spaces with more than 85% of those located in a subsurface garage.


120 Leland Street 02:31:46

Release of 2-year maintenance landscape bond


Draft Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion 02:32:17