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Planning board roundup: motions approved and next steps
Summary
At the July meeting the board approved meeting minutes, continued one demolition hearing to Sept. 9, approved a demolition for 63 Rosemeath Ave, approved variances and preliminary subdivision for 18 & 20 Pond Ave (conditioned on recorded easement), forwarded the housing chapter to City Council with amendments, and forwarded a positive opinion on mandatory ADU ordinance changes.
The Planning Board completed routine business at its meeting, including approval of the prior meeting minutes and several substantive land‑use items.
Key actions: the Board approved minutes from 06/03/2024; continued the demolition hearing for 507 Broadway to September 9; approved the demolition of 63 Rosemeath Ave with staff conditions; approved variances and preliminary subdivision for 18 & 20 Pond Ave with the condition that a six‑foot easement be recorded for garage access at 20 Pond; forwarded the proposed housing chapter and comp‑plan amendment to City Council with three recommended edits; and forwarded a positive opinion to City Council on state‑mandated ADU ordinance updates (the Board did not add a local parking requirement). All actions were recorded by voice vote.
The Board also received liaison reports on tree & open space, waterfront, energy/environment and zoning working groups. The Planning Department will prepare the official record and transmit the Board’s housing and ADU recommendations to City Council for further consideration.
