Planning Committee Agenda & Updates, 7/11/23

Planning Committee Meeting, July 11th, 7:00pm

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Dial in: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 899 3078 7267

All projects voted on in the Planning Committee are intended to be presented to the General Membership for a final vote before a letter is sent to the ZBA, or other governing agency, on behalf of members.

July 11th Agenda

  • JFK/UMASS Station Vicinity Development: The Boston Department of Transportation is planning to develop the area around the JFK/UMass train station. To get a better sense of what positive changes could be made, they plan to do outreach into the communities around the station. See Action Plan HERE.
  • 26 Spring Garden Street: Proposal to add a curb cut and parking spot next to the house. See refusal letter and plans HERE. See letter from Proponent’s Mobility Instructor HERE. See link to MASS.GOV Reasonable Accommodations/ Modifications & Disability Rights in Housing HERE and Link to US Department of Housing & Urban Development Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications HERE.
  • 841 Columbia Road: Proponent returns with a revised proposal for a six (6) unit building with (6) parking spots. See plans HERE and HERE and HERE. See Refusal Letter HERE. Previous plans (April 2022) HERE and HERE and HERE(November 2021 – 8 units and 8 parking spaces) HERE.
  • 889 Dorchester Ave: Proponent is requesting approval to add take-out service for the restaurant. See Refusal Letter HERE. See Plans HERE. See MENU HERE

June 13th Planning Meeting 

There were no votes at this meeting. 

  • 164 Savin Hill Avenue: Proposal to gut single family to create a 4 unit building with additions to front rear and side of building, below grade parking and rear decks. See PLANS HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE. see REFUSAL LETTER HERE
  • 33 Pearl Street: Proposal to raze existing single family home and construct an eight (8) unit building with ten (10) parking spaces. See plans HERE HERE and HERE. See Refusal Letter HERE.

 Other Points of Interest

  • 135 Morrissey – Southline: Proponents are seeking approval for ‘educational use’ zoning for up to 30% of leasable space at the property. Planning voted 7-3 (with 1 abstain) to SUPPORT this proposal. The General Membership voted to SUPPORT this proposal 16 support 3 Opposed 1 Abstain
  • 86 Grampian Way: Proponent is requesting approval for a third floor addition to their home. See refusal letter HERE See plans HERE. Planning voted unanimously to SUPPORT this proposal. The General Membership voted to unanimously SUPPORT this proposal.
  • 889 Dorchester Avenue: June 13th 7pm Abutters Meeting: Proposal to remove takeout proviso.
  • 37 Pearl Street: Proponent returned with their proposal for 6 units and 8 parking spaces see plans Here see zoning summary here. See previous plans for an 8 unit building with 8 parking spaces here. Planning Recommended OPPOSITION of this project. General Membership voted to SUPPORT this project by 1 vote. ZBA Hearing Date: May 9th at 9:30 am Link to ZBA Hearing Here Project was APPROVED at ZBA.
  • EVERSOURCE See Presentation HERE
  • 67-71 Sydney Street: Proposal to demolish two single family homes and construct 3 on same.

    See CSHCA Principles for Development Here  

35-75 Morrissey Boulevard Project Page  Here

710-720 Morrissey Boulevard Project Page Here

780 Morrissey Boulevard Project Page Here

800 Morrissey Boulevard Project Page Here

900 Morrissey Boulevard Project – Project Page Here.