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Framingham planning board endorses three ANR plans, all motions approved unanimously
Summary
At its Feb. 6, 2025 meeting (held remotely), the Framingham Planning Board unanimously endorsed three ministerial "approval not required" (ANR) subdivision plans for properties on Cotituate/Cotituate-area Road, Belmore Road and Old Connecticut Path. Board members voted to endorse each plan; applicants will sign mylars at a later date.
The Framingham Planning Board unanimously endorsed three Approval Not Required (ANR) plans at its Feb. 6, 2025 meeting, approving ministerial subdivisions for properties referred to in the agenda as 696 (Cotituate-area) Road and 111 Spine Street; 8 Belmore Road; and 144 Old Connecticut Path.
The endorsements were routine, non-hearing actions that the board recorded in roll-call votes. Board members James Maturin, Michael Norton and Alex Bowie voted yes along with the chair (name on the record as “the chair”), bringing each tally to four yes votes with one member absent.
The first ANR presented was for the pair of parcels described in materials as 696 (Cotituate-area) Road and 111 Spine Street. Chris Tumula, a professional engineer representing Global Partners and associated with Green & Peterson, said the plan largely matches a previously presented redevelopment layout. He told the board that the proposed new lot line was adjusted so the driveway on 111 Spine Street remains entirely on that parcel and that the parcels meet bulk zoning requirements. Tumula said, "I'd be happy to answer any questions." The applicant noted that 696 would change on paper from about 27,000 square feet to about 68,000 square feet, while 111 Spine would go from about 269,000 square feet down to about 228,000 square feet. The board voted to endorse the ANR; staff said the mylar will be signed in person later.
The second ANR was a clerical clarification for 8 Belmore Road. A speaker identifying herself as the surveyor/existing owner explained the parcel was already subdivided and that the surveyor observed a small jog in the recorded dimensions and sought to clarify them by filing an ANR. The board endorsed the plan; staff again noted the mylar will be signed when members can be present.
The third ANR was for 144 Old Connecticut Path, presented by Zach Gless of Existing Grade on behalf of applicant Chubb Road LLC. Gless said the filing separates an existing house (144 Old Connecticut Path) from an adjacent parcel that contains a carriage house. He said the plan includes a note that "that existing carriage house is to be either removed or raised and then a note on there that it's not to be considered a buildable lot without any sort of further zoning relief." The board asked clarifying questions about access; Gless confirmed the existing 20-foot historic right-of-way from Lot 1 to Morse Road remains unchanged and that the new Lot 2 lacks legal frontage and is shown as nonbuildable without further zoning relief or additional land acquisition. The board endorsed the ANR with a roll-call vote.
All three actions were described as ministerial and not subject to public hearing; applicants and staff were instructed to arrange in-person signing of the mylars at City Hall because the meeting was held fully remote.
Votes at a glance: Endorse ANR for 696 (Cotituate-area) Road & 111 Spine Street — approved (4–0); Endorse ANR for 8 Belmore Road — approved (4–0); Endorse ANR for 144 Old Connecticut Path — approved (4–0).
The board proceeded to other agenda items after the endorsements.
