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July 17, 2018
78 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard M. Haggerty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be received and made part of the record — A communication dated July 12, 2018 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Richard Haggerty, City Council President...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $86,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Traffic Safety & Infrastructure Acct #360058-588400 Dave & Busters...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to relocate on stub pole on Campbell Street southerly side...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to relocate on stub pole on Campbell Street southerly side...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 18, 2018 — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication dated July 16, 2018 received from Fire Chief Stephen Adgate, the communication dated July 13, 2018 received from Stephen Ippolito and the documents received from Alderman Gately...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated July 16, 2018 received from Fire Chief Stephen Adgate, the communication dated July 13, 2018 received from Stephen Ippolito and the documents received from Alderman Gately on July 16, 2018 be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated July 16, 2018 received from Fire Chief Stephen Adgate, the communication dated July 13, 2018 received from Stephen Ippolito and the documents received from Alderman Gately on July 16, 2018 be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 14, 2018 — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed condition #12 be amended to read as follows: "12. The petitioner shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Building Department"
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #12 be amended to read as follows: "12. The petitioner shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Building Department", all on favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #12 be amended to read as follows: "12. The petitioner shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Building Department", all on favor, 9-0..”
The proposed condition #13 be amended to read as follows: "13. There shall be no trucking activity between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m."
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #13 be amended to read as follows: "13. There shall be no trucking activity between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #13 be amended to read as follows: "13. There shall be no trucking activity between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 4:30 a.m.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed condition #9 shall be deleted
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #9 shall be deleted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #9 shall be deleted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed condition #18 be amended to read as follows: "18. Any damage to neighboring property caused by on-site deliveries shall be repaired by the petitioner"
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #18 be amended to read as follows: "18. Any damage to neighboring property caused by on-site deliveries shall be repaired by the petitioner", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #18 be amended to read as follows: "18. Any damage to neighboring property caused by on-site deliveries shall be repaired by the petitioner", all in favor, 9-0..”
An additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The petitioner will provide evidence of well use and testing within 90 days of the issuance of the special permit"
Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The petitioner will provide evidence of well use and testing within 90 days of the issuance of the special permit", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The petitioner will provide evidence of well use and testing within 90 days of the issuance of the special permit", all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed condition #15 be amended to read as follows: "15. Signs will be posted making employees aware not to yell or play loud music or cause disturbance for any reason"
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #15 be amended to read as follows: "15. Signs will be posted making employees aware not to yell or play loud music or cause disturbance for any reason", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed condition #15 be amended to read as follows: "15. Signs will be posted making employees aware not to yell or play loud music or cause disturbance for any reason", all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Clerk shall renumber the conditions as necessary
Motion made and 2nd that the City Clerk shall renumber the conditions as necessary, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Clerk shall renumber the conditions as necessary, all in favor, 9-0..”
An additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The special permit shall be reviewed within one year from the date of issuance of the special permit"
Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The special permit shall be reviewed within one year from the date of issuance of the special permit", 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Haggerty opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, Haggerty
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "The special permit shall be reviewed within one year from the date of issuance of the special permit", 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Haggerty opposed)..”
An additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "Testing of the back-up generator will only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m."
Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "Testing of the back-up generator will only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that an additional condition numbered accordingly shall be added to read as follows: "Testing of the back-up generator will only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the eighteen proposed conditions as further amended — On the petition by The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the eighteen proposed conditions as further amended, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the eighteen proposed conditions as further amended, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Diprio Construction Corp., 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The name of the petitioner be amended to "Dipierro and Brown Construction" due to a typographical error
Motion made and 2nd that the name of the petitioner be amended to "Dipierro and Brown Construction" due to a typographical error, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the name of the petitioner be amended to "Dipierro and Brown Construction" due to a typographical error, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommended in the committee report be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommended in the committee report be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommended in the committee report be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by McDonald's Corporation, c/o William J. Squires, Esq., Hinckley Allen, 28 Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Receive and make part of the record the following three documents received from the petitioner: 1. Plan entitled "Site Plan Sheet C-4 187 Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA" prepared by Bohler Engineering...
Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record the following three documents received from the petitioner: 1. Plan entitled "Site Plan Sheet C-4 187 Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA" prepared by Bohler Engineering dated 05/10/18, revised 07/16/18; 2. Elevation rendering entitled "2015 Standard Building Sheet A2.0" prepared by Core States Group dated 12/20/2016, revised 07/16, 2018; and 3. Elevation rendering entitled "2015 Standard Building Sheet A2.1" prepared by Core States Group dated 12/20/2016, revised 07/16, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record the following three documents received from the petitioner: 1. Plan entitled "Site Plan Sheet C-4 187 Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA" prepared by Bohler Engineering dated 05/10/18, revised 07/16/18; 2. Elevation rendering entitled "2015 Standard Building Sheet A2.0" prepared by Core States Group dated 12/20/2016, revised 07/16, 2018; and 3. Elevation rendering entitled "2015 Standard Building Sheet A2.1" prepared by Core States Group dated 12/20/2016, revised 07/16, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the following proposed conditions received from Alderman Higgins: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition...
Motion made and 2nd to accept the following proposed conditions received from Alderman Higgins: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit titled: Site Development Plans prepared by Bohler Engineering dated May 15, 2018, including, without limitation, Site Plan, Sheet No. C-4 prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated May 10, 2018 and revised July 16, 2018, which was submitted by the Petitioner on July 17, 2018 as an addendum to the Petition for Special Permit (hereinafter collectively the "Site Plans") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from the Site Plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plans, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plans, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plans. 2. The Petitioner shall construct and install signage at the Site a
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the following proposed conditions received from Alderman Higgins: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit titled: Site Development Plans prepared by Bohler Engineering dated May 15, 2018, including, without limitation, Site Plan, Sheet No. C-4 prepared by Bohler Engineering, dated May 10, 2018 and revised July 16, 2018, which was submitted by the Petitioner on July 17, 2018 as an addendum to the Petition for Special Permit (hereinafter collectively the "Site Plans") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from the Site Plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plans, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plans, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plans. 2. The Petitioner shall construct and install signage at the Site as described in the Site Plans and the Elevation Renderings, Sheet Nos. A2.0 and A2.1, prepared by Core States, dated December 20, 2016 and revised July 16, 2018, which were submitted by the Petitioner to the City Council as a supplement to the Petition for Special Permits on July 17, 2018 although adjustments and modifications to the design and location of such signage shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from the aforementioned Site Plans and Elevation Renderings as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the design or location of the signage is not in substantial conformance with the Site Plans and Elevation Renderings, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. 3. All exterior building illumination shall be shielded in such a manner that will prevent direct light from impacting any abutting properties. The lighting shall be in substantial conformity with the Lighting Plan included with the Site Plans at Sheet C-11. 4. Except in the event of an emergency, exterior construction activities on the Site shall be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Exterior construction activities on Site shall not be permitted on Sundays or federal or state holidays. 5. Adequate rodent and pest control shall be put in place before demolition and/or razing of any existing structures. 6. Petitioner shall facilitate a pre-construction meeting with the Department of Works, Water Department, and Engineering to be held with the utility contractor for property permitting and understanding of the utilities prior to any excavation. 7. The drainage system shall be in compliance with all Mass. DEP Stormwater Guidelines and Regulations for improved water quality. Further, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan shall be developed prior to commencement of site demolition. 8. There shall be a minimum of a five (5) foot separation between the gas and water mains. 9. The Petitioner shall provide hydrant flow test evaluation information to the Superintendent of Public Works for review and evaluation. Further, a video with an associated report should be submitted for review and evaluation of mains, as well as evaluated for structural integrity. 10. Water mains must be cut and capped at the mains if they are not being used. 11. The Petitioner should submit a revised Site Plan to identify adequate snow storage areas and the applicant must file a copy of the snow storage plan with the Director of Inspectional Services. 12. Sidewalks and roadways shall be kept open and clear during construction. 13. Portions of state road impacted by the construction to be cleared of debris and cleaned of dirt during construction. 14. Petitioner shall provide for five (5) inch vertical granite curbing and concrete sidewalks along Lexington Street along the property line. Petitioner shall work with the Engineering Department to determine the appropriate places for ADA compliant crosswalks and access ramps. The City Council acknowledges that this work may require one or more permits from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("DOT") and that it could take the Petitioner six (6) months or longer to obtain such permit(s) from DOT. As such, the City Council acknowledges that the Petitioner's efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and complete the construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk shall be on a parallel track with the overall project, such that the Petitioner can obtain necessary building permits, construct, obtain occupancy permits, and operate the new restaurant with drive-up customer service facility and related improvements prior to obtaining necessary permits from the DOT. Nevertheless, the Petitioner shall (a) make diligent and commercially reasonable efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and (b) promptly construct the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk upon receipt of such permit(s). In the event the Petitioner does not complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk prior to July 17, 2019, the Petitioner shall: (x) provide the City Council with an estimate of the remaining cost to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk and (y) deposit said amount into an escrow account to be used by the Petitioner to cover the remaining cost to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk. In the event the Petitioner fails to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk within a reasonable period of time thereafter, the City of Woburn may use such escrowed funds to complete the construction. 15. The Petitioner shall grant the City of Woburn an easement to construct and maintain a roadway to widen Lexington Street on a 15 foot wide strip of land located along the Lexington Street side of the property which strip of land is shown on Sheet No. C-4 of the Site Plans as "Future 15' Easement." The Petitioner will work with the City Solicitor to draft and finalize an easement agreement. The Petitioner shall execute and record such easement with the Middlesex County South Registry of Deeds prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to accept the aforementioned easement on behalf of the City of Woburn. 16. The Petitioner shall grant the City of Woburn an easement to construct and maintain a roadway to widen Russell Street on a 15 foot wide strip of land located along the Russell Street side of the property, which strip of land is shown on Sheet No. C-4 of the Site Plans as "Future 15' Easement." The Petitioner will work with the City Solicitor to draft and finalize an easement agreement. The Petitioner shall execute and record such easement with the Middlesex County South Registry of Deeds prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to accept the aforementioned easement on behalf of the City of Woburn. The easement rights contemplated under Conditions 15 and 16 may be created in a single instrument or two separate instruments. 17. The special permit is nontransferable, all in favor, 9-0.”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by McDonald's Corporation, c/o William J. Squires, Esq., Hinckley Allen, 28 Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition #5 be amended to read as follows:"5. Adequate rodent and pest control shall be put in place before demolition and/or razing of any existing structures, through construction and post...
Motion made and 2nd that condition #5 be amended to read as follows:"5. Adequate rodent and pest control shall be put in place before demolition and/or razing of any existing structures, through construction and post construction," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition #5 be amended to read as follows:"5. Adequate rodent and pest control shall be put in place before demolition and/or razing of any existing structures, through construction and post construction," all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition #7 be amended to read as follows: "7. The drainage system shall be in compliance with all Mass. DEP Stormwater Guidelines and Regulations for improved water quality. Further, a...
Motion made and 2nd that condition #7 be amended to read as follows: "7. The drainage system shall be in compliance with all Mass. DEP Stormwater Guidelines and Regulations for improved water quality. Further, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan shall be developed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works prior to commencement of site demolition," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition #7 be amended to read as follows: "7. The drainage system shall be in compliance with all Mass. DEP Stormwater Guidelines and Regulations for improved water quality. Further, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan shall be developed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works prior to commencement of site demolition," all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition #8 be amended to read as follows: "8. There shall be a minimum of a five (5) foot separation between the gas and water mains pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works,"
Motion made and 2nd that condition #8 be amended to read as follows: "8. There shall be a minimum of a five (5) foot separation between the gas and water mains pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition #8 be amended to read as follows: "8. There shall be a minimum of a five (5) foot separation between the gas and water mains pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works," all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition #10 be amended to read as follows: "10. Water mains must be cut and capped at the mains if they are not being used pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works,"
Motion made and 2nd that condition #10 be amended to read as follows: "10. Water mains must be cut and capped at the mains if they are not being used pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition #10 be amended to read as follows: "10. Water mains must be cut and capped at the mains if they are not being used pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works," all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition #14 be amended to read as follows: "14. Petitioner shall provide for five (5) inch vertical granite curbing and concrete sidewalks along Lexington Street along the property line....
Motion made and 2nd that condition #14 be amended to read as follows: "14. Petitioner shall provide for five (5) inch vertical granite curbing and concrete sidewalks along Lexington Street along the property line. Petitioner shall work with the Superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Department to determine the appropriate places for ADA compliant crosswalks and access ramps. The City Council acknowledges that this work may require one or more permits from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("DOT") and that it could take the Petitioner six (6) months or longer to obtain such permit(s) from DOT. As such, the City Council acknowledges that the Petitioner's efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and complete the construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk shall be on a parallel track with the overall project, such that the Petitioner can obtain necessary building permits, construct, obtain occupancy permits, and operate the new restaurant with drive-up customer service facility and related improvements prior to obtaining necessary permits from the DOT. Nevertheless, the Petitioner shall (a) make diligent and commercially reasonable efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and (b) promptly construct the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk upon receipt of such permit(s). The construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk shall be done by July 17, 2019, unless the Petitioner obtains an extension from the City Council.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition #14 be amended to read as follows: "14. Petitioner shall provide for five (5) inch vertical granite curbing and concrete sidewalks along Lexington Street along the property line. Petitioner shall work with the Superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Department to determine the appropriate places for ADA compliant crosswalks and access ramps. The City Council acknowledges that this work may require one or more permits from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("DOT") and that it could take the Petitioner six (6) months or longer to obtain such permit(s) from DOT. As such, the City Council acknowledges that the Petitioner's efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and complete the construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk shall be on a parallel track with the overall project, such that the Petitioner can obtain necessary building permits, construct, obtain occupancy permits, and operate the new restaurant with drive-up customer service facility and related improvements prior to obtaining necessary permits from the DOT. Nevertheless, the Petitioner shall (a) make diligent and commercially reasonable efforts to obtain necessary permits from the DOT and (b) promptly construct the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk upon receipt of such permit(s). The construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk shall be done by July 17, 2019, unless the Petitioner obtains an extension from the City Council. The City Council may at that time require the petitioner to: (x) provide the City Council with an estimate of the remaining cost to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk and (y) deposit said amount into an escrow account to be used by the Petitioner to cover the remaining cost to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk. In the event the Petitioner fails to complete construction of the granite curbing and concrete sidewalk within a reasonable period of time thereafter, the City of Woburn may use such escrowed funds to complete the construction," all in favor, 9-0..”
Add condition #18 to read as follows: "18. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and effect,"
Motion made and 2nd to add condition #18 to read as follows: "18. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and effect," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add condition #18 to read as follows: "18. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and effect," all in favor, 9-0..”
Add condition #19 to read as follows: "19. There shall be satisfactory dust control measures through the project in coordination with the Department of Inspectional Services,"
Motion made and 2nd to add condition #19 to read as follows: "19. There shall be satisfactory dust control measures through the project in coordination with the Department of Inspectional Services," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add condition #19 to read as follows: "19. There shall be satisfactory dust control measures through the project in coordination with the Department of Inspectional Services," all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the seventeen proposed conditions as further amended herein — On the petition by McDonald's Corporation, c/o William J. Squires, Esq., Hinckley...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the seventeen proposed conditions as further amended herein, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the seventeen proposed conditions as further amended herein, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Yuying Huang, 3 Unicorn Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Yuying Huang, 3 Unicorn Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Yuying Huang, 3 Unicorn Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm seven days per week; 2. That all massage...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm seven days per week; 2. That all massage therapists shall be licensed massage therapists, in accordance with the Board of Health; 3. That the special permit is only for Yuying Huang and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Yuying Huang is the primary or principal owner; and 4. That interior floor plan modifications and new exterior signage is subject to separate application(s) to the Building Department and must comply with applicable building codes and the Woburn Zoning Ordinances (Section 13), respectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the hours of operation shall be limited to between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm seven days per week; 2. That all massage therapists shall be licensed massage therapists, in accordance with the Board of Health; 3. That the special permit is only for Yuying Huang and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Yuying Huang is the primary or principal owner; and 4. That interior floor plan modifications and new exterior signage is subject to separate application(s) to the Building Department and must comply with applicable building codes and the Woburn Zoning Ordinances (Section 13), respectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 14, 2018 — On the petition by Sports Management Services, Inc., 41 East Street, Winchester, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, 2nd Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, as an individual owning land to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The petition to rezone the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street be removed from the petition and be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Seaver Properties...
Motion made and 2nd that the petition to rezone the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street be removed from the petition and be given leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petition to rezone the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street be removed from the petition and be given leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, 2nd Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, as an individual owning land to be affected by change or...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted, as amended with the amendment being to delete the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street from the petition — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment being to delete the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street from the petition, ROLL CALL: Anderson - No, Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes.
Yes: Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment being to delete the property known as Parcel No. 9-14-02 on Monks Street from the petition, ROLL CALL: Anderson - No, Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Richard Gately to further amend the 1985 Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new paragraph 13 to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Richard Gately to further amend the 1985 Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new paragraph 13 to Section 11, Special Permits and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Richard Gately to further amend the 1985 Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new paragraph 13 to Section 11, Special Permits and...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 13, Sections 13.2.35 and 13.3.9 relative to water and sewer rates, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 12, Section 12- 56, Paragraph B relative to special events permits, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $67,000.00 from jms Roof Acct to Clapp School Demo Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The time to exercise rights under the special permit be extended up to and including October 23, 2020
Motion made and 2nd that the TIME TO EXERCISE RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT be EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING OCTOBER 23, 2020, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TIME TO EXERCISE RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT be EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING OCTOBER 23, 2020, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — A communication dated July 12, 2018 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The minor modification be approved — A communication dated July 12, 2018 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate two (2) j.o. poles,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Footworx Reflexology Spa LLC, 124 Broadway, Suite J, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Municipal Code,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Sanctuary Medicinals Inc., 234 Taylor Street, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 13, 2018 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 22, 2018 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 29, 2018 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting — A communication dated June 27, 2018 with attachment was received from City Clerk William C....
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting — A copy of a communication dated July 5, 2018 with attachments to Robert J. Shea, Presiding...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON and that the City Solicitor asked to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — A communication dated June 27, 2018 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
D to suspend the rules to hear from Attorney Joseph Tarby
Motion made and 2ndd to suspend the rules to hear from Attorney Joseph Tarby, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2ndd to suspend the rules to hear from Attorney Joseph Tarby, all in favor, 9-0..”
The email by the City Solicitor be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the email by the City Solicitor be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the email by the City Solicitor be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The easement as approved by the city solicitor be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the EASEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be APPROVED, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the EASEMENT AS APPROVED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be APPROVED, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 21, 2018 was received from Joan Collins, `12 Bartlett Drive relative to the Pearl Street subdivision
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The following list of Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors and Substitutes be approved for all Elections between September 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019: Ward Precinct First...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Haggerty abstained0.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Haggerty
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Haggerty abstained0..”
The order be adopted and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Order: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of 4-K Realty Trust to review a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 4 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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