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Mimi said the changes are intended to reduce the need for frequent waivers that, in the planning-board speaker’s words, have become the norm: instead of repeatedly granting exceptions, the zoning would be adjusted so existing historic footprints in business districts can be used more flexibly. The proposal also leans on existing parking studies that show there is unused parking supply in the village when considered as a system rather than parcel by parcel.

WCAC members discussed near-term, lower-cost steps to better use existing parking: clearer wayfinding signage to direct visitors to commuter-rail and public lots, a simple printed or digital map for businesses to share with customers, and a targeted pilot sign near the future Guitar Museum/NR property to point drivers to the commuter-rail lot. Committee members noted that implementing public signage typically involves Public Works and that an on‑private‑property pilot sign (with owner agreement) could be quicker to install. Mimi said she will present the parking ordinance concepts to the Transportation Advisory Committee in February.

Committee members also flagged ongoing Planning Board work on residential parking minimums and a shared-parking approach that evaluates parking demand across uses and by hour, rather than imposing larger per‑unit minima that can block reuse of older buildings. The WCAC agreed to reach out to the Transportation Advisory Committee and to coordinate with Economic Vitality and Planning staff on signage, business outreach, and a business-survey effort that Economic Vitality is preparing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Concord Advisory January 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mimi, representing the Economic Vitality Committee, briefed WCAC on two zoning/warrant-article approaches to ease parking barriers: (1) broader accessory retail allowances in industrial districts, and (2) preventing change-of-use rules from triggering new parking minimums for existing buildings; WCAC discussed signage and shared parking use.","taxTitle","Town of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",68746,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252126,"West Concord advisory committee advances annual report and floats a ‘Greenway’ to highlight local parks and waterways",900,2100000,3000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191122-879051cd6663afddf23e711463d6bd47&start=2100&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191122-879051cd6663afddf23e711463d6bd47/thumbnail_2100000.jpg","/articles/6252126/Massachusetts/West-Concord-advisory-committee-advances-annual-report-and-floats-a-Greenway-to-highlight-local-parks-and-waterways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252126-7cfdb48c770bf5662c89e3d470a8f38e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971864&Signature=oGynSoQPRiHGjBz3XD2IwPXFygQU0tVw4oOb8rjv0ghMx~8HJSWvfPPbX8V7og3xkVtQC3vLXSMCZWRoE9mluxClD2pzqrhmqoybqhsvI7gLs9LALNBxZOA9Y4vyPnlr9s~ZAnfWo2PJNOQauQBSjeUqLxcw0~js2svGG9Wt4X2h8qRpdh3IkgSJXYA59OUdhbxBdd7cZoYbVBZtUiz6SxBw7DBuZjC2v6SUtPUYJm0kxJnXlLwXLY3gJ8yN6Bx4bLxPvTCrQXuaFMeznHNcEuQlUtIhzJLL67WL5r9Y285MjhJ~p0QaBzQbOUhfDxVccoyVmcU99yYMZZoX9XBgRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its January meeting, the West Concord Advisory Committee reviewed a near-final draft of its annual report and discussed a proposed “West Concord Greenway” to promote and protect parks, ponds and trails near the village.

Committee member Anna Feldweg walked the group through a slide presentation that identifies green and blue resources reachable on foot or by rail-trail from the village: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail access points, Warner’s Pond (and a recently completed pavilion), Giroux Park and its boat launch on Commonwealth Avenue, Nashoba Brook, Junction Park, Rideout Park, West Concord Park/Pigeon Hill trails, and the Assabet River bluff trail. The committee discussed pairing simple signage, a downloadable map and occasional walkabouts with cultural-district art installations as a low-cost way to highlight those assets and to help shape future development on the MCI Concord land and the adjacent Junction Village.

The presentation tied the idea to two development drivers the committee expects to affect West Concord in coming years: the MBTA Communities Act and the pending reuse of land at MCI Concord. Members said the Greenway concept is intended to position the village to press developers and town planners to preserve and connect open space as new housing and commercial projects move forward.

Resident Krista Collins, who participated in a past design effort for the Junction Village parcel, praised the idea: “I love this whole Greenway idea, and it'd be really great to see that connection made,” she told the committee. Members discussed practical next steps: posting the slide deck and a draft map on the committee’s page, coordinating with the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee on small public-art tie-ins, producing a simple map for distribution, and exploring potential funding routes such as Community Preservation Committee grants for signage or wayfinding.

The committee agreed to circulate the slides and to ask town staff (Elizabeth and Heather) to post materials online so residents and other boards can review the concept. Members also discussed scheduling a walkabout with partner committees and preparing a short set of actions the WCAC could pursue in 2025, beginning with a draft map and outreach to natural-resources and trails volunteers.","Committee members reviewed a draft annual report and discussed a proposed West Concord Greenway—a low-cost program of signage, maps and partnerships to link local parks, ponds and trails and prepare for future development of the MCI Concord site and Junction Village.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252133,"West Concord advisory committee approves minutes for June, November and December",417,163000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3191122-879051cd6663afddf23e711463d6bd47&start=163&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3191122-879051cd6663afddf23e711463d6bd47/thumbnail_163000.jpg","/articles/6252133/Massachusetts/West-Concord-advisory-committee-approves-minutes-for-June-November-and-December","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252133-d24a374b03158b9cf66a52b99b9fa90b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971864&Signature=IH3CZIHlqFiQ2WhtS7wQz2lv8NJf3-8Z80QsgSWCNpCsJga748C-A0NM98Wbq0ScHULBL~wkxV5C1d~hOuoVaT6aOaeAwCnUqYVULSzNKGN7iDvBDl74rCwayehnVH6ntOpzuqboqKfQJVLwjOKIqpU3yO7jKZ7b6OzO4uFA-JrEi49sdh9eFt9bTnPGAScnNvPt9uYIrdndy0QPojfHKXNEnvILWgdvYc8m48wrqTtCs~Kc85dbHsVGnrJObW-HouFpEjKq2jEuk3nlvZf9RyWueRjU30lE7JNr6BpuIb9n~aQ0e14Yd~WCSmZR~JGj5TNKrkdSmKUSG~2tQJMTTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its January meeting, the West Concord Advisory Committee approved draft minutes for June, November and December after members reviewed edits and corrected spelling and formatting issues.

Committee chair Susan (chair) opened the review and members discussed small corrections, including attendance lists and wording clarifications. Committee members affirmed the corrected drafts in a voice vote; the meeting record shows members moved and seconded the motions and recorded individual verbal affirmations during the roll-call approvals.

The committee resolved to finalize the three sets of minutes and to deliver the approved copies to Heather for posting. Members also noted the town still needs copies of additional backlogged minutes (September and October) and agreed to follow up with staff so the record is complete.","At its January meeting, the West Concord Advisory Committee voted to approve draft minutes from June, November and December after minor edits and clarifications were made and discussed.","actionData","errors"]

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Economic Vitality staff outlines two parking-related warrant articles; committee discusses signage and shared parking

West Concord advisory committee advances annual report and floats a ‘Greenway’ to highlight local parks and waterways

West Concord advisory committee approves minutes for June, November and December