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Needham planning board hears zoning changes tied to Pollard Middle School replacement
Summary
Design team presented a two‑phase plan and asked the board to amend height (up to 60 ft), FAR and parking standards for a municipal middle school; board members raised setback and spot‑zoning concerns and asked staff and town counsel to draft options before the hearing continues to Feb. 24.
The Needham Planning Board on Dec. 16 took public testimony and technical briefings on a proposed zoning amendment intended to accommodate the Pollard Middle School replacement project, including changes to height, floor‑area ratio and parking requirements.
The board heard a presentation from the project team and HMFH architects, who said the preferred option — “option e” — would be built in two phases so the school can remain occupied while new wings are constructed and the old building is demolished. The team said the project would increase gross square footage and that adjustments to the zoning code were needed to allow the design to move forward.
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