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Council approves restaurant expansion at 335 Washington Street with seven conditions
Summary
The council granted a special permit for Wubbin Abner Bazar to add 4,992 sq. ft., a grab‑and‑go area, kitchen and parking at 335 Washington Street, approving seven conditions that limit hours, seating and require rodent control and grease‑trap compliance.
The Woburn City Council on Tuesday approved a special permit modification for Wubbin Abner Bazar at 335 Washington Street to add about 4,992 square feet of net floor area for expanded dining, a grab‑and‑go area, kitchen and prep space, and adjustments to parking.
Attorney Joseph Tabby, representing the petitioner, said the expanded market will provide a grab‑and‑go area, a kitchen and 214 parking spaces on a revised site plan. The council adopted seven conditions negotiated with Councilor Marissa Bruin and the Special Permits Committee, which Tabby presented as a working draft.
Why it matters: The expansion was framed as a modification of an existing nonconforming commercial use that has previously operated on the site. The council’s conditions are designed to address neighborhood concerns about nuisance, pests and hours of operation while allowing the business to expand its food service offerings.
Adopted conditions (summary): The council approved the permit subject to seven conditions, including: (1) conformance to the site plan of record; (2) hours for the grab‑and‑go operation limited to 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Monday through Sunday; (3) grease‑trap maintenance and inspections as required by the state plumbing code; (4) a grab‑and‑go area limited to approximately 2,861 square feet; (5) grab‑and‑go seating limited to 36 seats with no outdoor seating; (6) adequate rodent control maintained prior to commencement of work and through construction, with monthly rodent‑control reports submitted to the Board of Health and Inspectional Services; and (7) all other conditions of the original 2011 special permit remain in force unless modified by this decision.
Council action and findings: The council voted to grant the special permit with the listed conditions; it also voted that the changes to the nonconforming use do not increase detrimental effects to the neighborhood. The motions passed by voice vote after the committee report was received and the public hearing was closed with no public opposition recorded.
Clarifying details: The petitioner confirmed the grab‑and‑go portion would be limited to 2,861 sq. ft. and seating to 36, and that the grease trap and rodent control measures will adhere to state and local inspection requirements. The applicant said the site plan will provide 214 parking spaces after adjustments, and the original 2011 permit conditions continue to apply except as modified.
Next steps: With the council granting the special permit and conditions, the petitioner may proceed with permitting and construction subject to inspectional services and board of health oversight.
