Discussion that will primarily focus on how the city can extend its compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. Under the MBTA Communities statute, also referred to as 3A, 177 cities and towns that are in the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s service area need to approve new zoning to permit multifamily housing near public transportation options. Discussion also on other transportation hubs throughout the city. This would help meet the state’s urgent demand for more housing and was enacted in January 2021 as part of the state’s economic development bond bill.
Continued public hearing for Application of 63 & 75 Fountain Framingham Manager LLC, for Special Permit Multifamily >30,000 ft2, Special Permit Land Disturbance & Stormwater Management, Major Site Plan Review, Waiver by Special Permit residential composition less than 20% units <600 ft2, Special Permit relief from minimum parking stall dimensions, Special Permit mixed use building >30,000 ft2, Waiver by Special Permit separation residential/non-residential, Special Permit mixed use complex >30,000 ft2. The proposed project involves a two-phase construction of a mixed-use complex, including a multi-family residential development, café, community/gallery space, and expansion of the existing daycare. The first phase would include demolition of the existing building at 75 Fountain Street and construction of a 211-unit residential building including two levels of garage parking and five levels of residential and amenity space. The second phase would include the renovation of the existing building at 63 Fountain Street into 39 loft-style units.