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Planning board approves Walcott Avenue hotel/restaurant with conditions, reserves right to review refuse operations
Summary
After review of materials including updated elevations, lighting and stormwater, the board approved site‑plan and special‑use permit for 1064 Walcott Avenue (hotel & restaurant) with conditions on elevations, construction protection for historic resources, stormwater easement and a one‑year operational report on refuse collection.
The planning board voted 5–1 to approve the amended site plan and special permit for a hotel and restaurant at 1064 Walcott Avenue, subject to several conditions including detailed elevation callouts, a construction‑protection plan for historic resources, a stormwater maintenance and easement agreement, and coordination with DOT on a possible crosswalk. The applicant had supplied updated materials showing additional details for the historic north building, lighting and privacy fencing; the board asked for further dimensioned elevations and paint/sample callouts to document materials for eventual signature.
The applicant agreed to a condition requiring a one‑year post‑occupancy report on refuse operations and the board reserved the right to require an earlier return should verified complaints arise. Engineers confirmed stormwater updates and fire flow testing have been completed; the board requested final utility easement approvals from city council prior to signature. The motion carried with one dissenting vote.
