The Woburn City Council convened on February 20, 2024, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the approval of conditions related to a special permit for a Starbucks location.

The meeting began with a motion to accept a list of conditions that had been developed since the inception of the project. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the council members present.

Following the approval, a detailed rundown of the ten conditions was provided. The first condition referenced the site plan of record, which was last revised on December 14, 2023. The second condition incorporated all previous conditions imposed on the property since the first special permit was granted on August 11, 2015.

The third condition specifically granted the special permit to Madison Woburn Holdings LLC for the exclusive use of the premises as a Starbucks, noting that the permit is non-transferable without council approval. The fourth condition outlined the hours of operation for the establishment, set from 5 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Sunday.

Further conditions included the requirement for a wall or bollards to be installed for outdoor dining safety, compliance with existing city signage ordinances, and the responsibility of the petitioner to maintain the property to prevent trash accumulation. Additionally, the conditions mandated that dumpsters be enclosed and compliant with local zoning ordinances, prohibited a drive-thru service, and required the implementation of improvements as detailed in a plan submitted by Vanassen Associates on January 22, 2024.

The meeting concluded with the council affirming the importance of these conditions to ensure the successful integration of the new Starbucks location into the community. The council's next steps will involve monitoring compliance with these conditions as the project progresses.