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July 16, 2019
73 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Attendance
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Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
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.
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“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by New England Orienteering Club, Inc., 9 Cannon Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow an orienteering event on...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Body Mind Systems, 263 Main Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a Special Event Permit to allow teaching at tai chi sessions on July 20,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and the matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — A communication dated July 2, 2019 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by for renewal and change of name of Livery License from kps Bhatti Inc. to akps One Transportation Inc
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Arista Development, LLC, 450 South Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2 nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — A communication dated July 11, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Mark T. Vaughan, Riemer & Braunstein llp, 700 District...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — A communication dated July 11, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Mark T. Vaughan, Riemer & Braunstein llp, 700 District...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the attorney for the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the attorney for the petitioner, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the attorney for the petitioner, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The plan entitled "Site Plan A" with a revision dated 07/11/2019 prepared by Amenta/emma Architects, the plan entitled "Easement Plan" dated 7-03-19 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc., and...
Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan A" with a revision dated 07/11/2019 prepared by Amenta/EMMA Architects, the plan entitled "Easement Plan" dated 7-03-19 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc., and the plan entitled "Cross Access Driveway Exhibit" dated 07/11/19 prepared by Bohler Engineering be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan A" with a revision dated 07/11/2019 prepared by Amenta/EMMA Architects, the plan entitled "Easement Plan" dated 7-03-19 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc., and the plan entitled "Cross Access Driveway Exhibit" dated 07/11/19 prepared by Bohler Engineering be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The request for minor modification be approved — A communication dated July 11, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Mark T. Vaughan, Riemer & Braunstein llp, 700 District Avenue,...
Motion made and 2nd that the REQUEST FOR MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the REQUEST FOR MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 1, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — On the petition by Alderman Gately...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, 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 OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard,...
Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The special permit be granted — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Anderson, Alderman Higgins, Alderman Mercer-Bruen and Alderman Gately to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended by amending...
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 committee report be adopted — On the petition by President Anderson, Alderman Higgins, Alderman Mercer-Bruen and Alderman Gately to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended by...
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 communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit to allow modification...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 6, 2019 — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON august 6, 2019, 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 6, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
Hold the public hearings on the next two mattes collectively
Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearings on the next two mattes collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearings on the next two mattes collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Primrose Schools, 3664 Cedarcrest Road, Acworth, Georgia 30101 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 Primrose Schools, 3664 Cedarcrest Road, Acworth, Georgia 30101 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 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 2. That the dumpster shall...
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 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall only be emptied between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 3. That all lighting shall face downward so as not to interfere with or spill onto neighboring properties; 4. That the 25- foot side setback and 50% open space requirements of Section 6.1 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended are unreasonable as applied to the petition for construction of a child care facility at 168 Lexington Street, and that the special permit(s) be granted based upon the plan of record showing the side yard setbacks at 16.2 feet and 16.4 feet with open space of 43.3%; 5. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "Site Development Plans for Primrose Schools" Sheets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, L-1 and L-2 dated 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering; "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Primrose Schools Support Center" Sheets 1 and 2 dated 4-24-2019 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Exterior Elevations" Sheets A-4.0 dated 04/23/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Site Plan" Sheet CP-1.0 dated 11/1/17, revised 04/17/19 prep
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 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall only be emptied between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 3. That all lighting shall face downward so as not to interfere with or spill onto neighboring properties; 4. That the 25- foot side setback and 50% open space requirements of Section 6.1 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended are unreasonable as applied to the petition for construction of a child care facility at 168 Lexington Street, and that the special permit(s) be granted based upon the plan of record showing the side yard setbacks at 16.2 feet and 16.4 feet with open space of 43.3%; 5. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "Site Development Plans for Primrose Schools" Sheets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, L-1 and L-2 dated 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering; "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Primrose Schools Support Center" Sheets 1 and 2 dated 4-24-2019 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Exterior Elevations" Sheets A-4.0 dated 04/23/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Site Plan" Sheet CP-1.0 dated 11/1/17, revised 04/17/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; and "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18, revised 01/30/19, revised 02/11/19 and revised 04/11/19 (hereinafter "Plans of Record").; 6. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plans of Record set forth in Condition 2 herein 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 said 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 Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Committee on Special Permits by direct petition to the Committee on Special Permits 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 Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 7. That the Petitioner shall be required to file all Plans of Record with the Office of Inspectional Services; 8. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; 9. That the petitioner shall file a construction pest control plan with the Board of Health; 10. That any transfer of the special permit shall be subject to the approval of the Committee on Special Permits to determine if the new petitioner meets the guidelines of the Dover Amendment and additionally is in good standing with all licensure requirements by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Board of Health, and additionally the Committee on Special Permits shall make a finding that the impacts of the potential new special permit holder are similar or less impactful to the area, and if any of these conditions are not met the Committee on Special Permits shall refer the petition back to the full City Council for a public hearing; 11. That the sidewalks and roadways shall be kept open and clear during demolition and construction; 12. That except in the event of an emergency, demolition and exterior construction activities on the site shall be between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Exterior construction activities on site shall not be permitted on Sundays or federal or state holidays; 13. That the handicapped parking spaces shall be striped, be painted with the universal handicapped accessible parking logo and have proper signage indicating the handicapped accessible parking space; and 14. That plan Sheet 4 entitled "Site Plan" dated 05/15/2019, revised 05/20/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering and plan L-1 entitled "Landscape Plan" dated 05/15/2019, revised 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering shall amend those respective plans in Condition 5 and be the revised plans of record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall only be emptied between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 3. That all lighting shall face downward so as not to interfere with or spill onto neighboring properties; 4. That the 25-foot side setback and 50% open space requirements of Section 6.1 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended are unreasonable as applied to the petition for construction of a child care facility at 168 Lexington Street, and that the special permit(s) be granted based upon the plan of record showing the side yard setbacks at 16.2 feet and 16.4 feet with open space of 43.3%; 5. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "Site Development Plans for Primrose Schools" Sheets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, L-1 and L-2 dated 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering; "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Primrose Schools Support Center" Sheets 1 and 2 dated 4-24-2019 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Exterior Elevations" Sheets A-4.0 dated 04/23/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Site Plan" Sheet CP-1.0 dated 11/1/17, revised 04/17/19 prepa
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 Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall only be emptied between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 3. That all lighting shall face downward so as not to interfere with or spill onto neighboring properties; 4. That the 25-foot side setback and 50% open space requirements of Section 6.1 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended are unreasonable as applied to the petition for construction of a child care facility at 168 Lexington Street, and that the special permit(s) be granted based upon the plan of record showing the side yard setbacks at 16.2 feet and 16.4 feet with open space of 43.3%; 5. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "Site Development Plans for Primrose Schools" Sheets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, L-1 and L-2 dated 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering; "ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Primrose Schools Support Center" Sheets 1 and 2 dated 4-24-2019 prepared by Control Point Associates, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Exterior Elevations" Sheets A-4.0 dated 04/23/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Site Plan" Sheet CP-1.0 dated 11/1/17, revised 04/17/19 prepared by ADA Architects, Inc.; and "Primrose Schools: Woburn, MA - Fixture Plan" dated 12/19/18, revised 01/30/19, revised 02/11/19 and revised 04/11/19 (hereinafter "Plans of Record").; 6. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plans of Record set forth in Condition 2 herein 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 said 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 Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Committee on Special Permits by direct petition to the Committee on Special Permits 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 Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 7. That the Petitioner shall be required to file all Plans of Record with the Office of Inspectional Services; 8. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; 9. That the petitioner shall file a construction pest control plan with the Board of Health; 10. That any transfer of the special permit shall be subject to the approval of the Committee on Special Permits to determine if the new petitioner meets the guidelines of the Dover Amendment and additionally is in good standing with all licensure requirements by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Board of Health, and additionally the Committee on Special Permits shall make a finding that the impacts of the potential new special permit holder are similar or less impactful to the area, and if any of these conditions are not met the Committee on Special Permits shall refer the petition back to the full City Council for a public hearing; 11. That the sidewalks and roadways shall be kept open and clear during demolition and construction; 12. That except in the event of an emergency, demolition and exterior construction activities on the site shall be between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Exterior construction activities on site shall not be permitted on Sundays or federal or state holidays; 13. That the handicapped parking spaces shall be striped, be painted with the universal handicapped accessible parking logo and have proper signage indicating the handicapped accessible parking space; and 14. That plan Sheet 4 entitled "Site Plan" dated 05/15/2019, revised 05/20/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering and plan L-1 entitled "Landscape Plan" dated 05/15/2019, revised 05/15/2019 prepared by Bohler Engineering shall amend those respective plans in Condition 5 and be the revised plans of record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by deleting from Section 29.5.4...
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..”
Accept the redlined version of the ordinance and the version of the ordinance as further amended for the record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the redlined version of the ordinance and the version of the ordinance as further amended for the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the redlined version of the ordinance and the version of the ordinance as further amended for the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted, as amended — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by deleting from Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication from the City Solicitor be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from 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 communication from the City Solicitor be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
For a two minute recess to allow the City Clerk to obtain copies of the report for the City Council
Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess to allow the City Clerk to obtain copies of the report for the City Council, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess to allow the City Clerk to obtain copies of the report for the City Council, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, 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 public hearing be closed — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 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..”
The ordinance be adopted, as amended — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the...
Motion made and 2 nd that the ORDINANCE be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Campbell, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoNo: Campbell, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that the ORDINANCE be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Campbell, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.7.3 to waive the...
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 following three findings be added to the decision: 1. Existing or proposed alternative screening devices such...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1.That the following three findings be added to the decision: 1. Existing or proposed alternative screening devices such as fences, evergreen plantings and earthen berms will provide a reasonable buffer between incompatible land uses; 2. Waiving or varying the buffer zone requirement will not substantially impact the comfort, privacy, quiet enjoyment and standard of living of residents in the property rezoned; and 3. The nature or circumstances of the particular lot, project or neighborhood justifies a different buffer requirement, including but not limited to topography, soils, or other site conditions which make the planting or maintenance of the buffer impractical, 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 following three findings be added to the decision: 1. Existing or proposed alternative screening devices such as fences, evergreen plantings and earthen berms will provide a reasonable buffer between incompatible land uses; 2. Waiving or varying the buffer zone requirement will not substantially impact the comfort, privacy, quiet enjoyment and standard of living of residents in the property rezoned; and 3. The nature or circumstances of the particular lot, project or neighborhood justifies a different buffer requirement, including but not limited to topography, soils, or other site conditions which make the planting or maintenance of the buffer impractical, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by McDermottroe Getty of Woburn, Inc., 229 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
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 McDermottroe Getty of Woburn, Inc., 229 Lexington 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 special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That there shall be no roadside trash pickup and all trash shall be disposed of in the onsite dumpster; 2. That the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That there shall be no roadside trash pickup and all trash shall be disposed of in the onsite dumpster; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened and have pest control; 3. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Department; 4. That the second floor residential unit shall be owner occupied only and shall not be a rental unit; 5. That the use shall not be substantially more detrimental than the current use as the property is in a neighborhood of commercial and apartment uses; 6. That the height of the building shall not exceed 34 feet; and that the Plan of record shall be the plan entitled "McDermottroe Getty of Woburn" dated 04/30/2019 and prepared by Ryall Meyer and a copy of the plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner, 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 there shall be no roadside trash pickup and all trash shall be disposed of in the onsite dumpster; 2. That the dumpster shall be screened and have pest control; 3. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Department; 4. That the second floor residential unit shall be owner occupied only and shall not be a rental unit; 5. That the use shall not be substantially more detrimental than the current use as the property is in a neighborhood of commercial and apartment uses; 6. That the height of the building shall not exceed 34 feet; and that the Plan of record shall be the plan entitled "McDermottroe Getty of Woburn" dated 04/30/2019 and prepared by Ryall Meyer and a copy of the plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections. 5.1.57b...
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 a copy of the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 2. That a snow storage plan shall be...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That a copy of the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 2. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 3. That any conditions of a prior special permit shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified herein; 4. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Parking Layout Plan, 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, MA 01801" dated May 30, 2019 prepared by JM Associates; and 5. That the dumpster shall be screened and pest control shall be used, 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 a copy of the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 2. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 3. That any conditions of a prior special permit shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified herein; 4. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Parking Layout Plan, 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, MA 01801" dated May 30, 2019 prepared by JM Associates; and 5. That the dumpster shall be screened and pest control shall be used, all in favor, 9-0..”
The four communications received from the abutters be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the four communications received from the abutters be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote. The journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the four communications received from the abutters be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent)..”
The communication received from Richard Salter be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, c/o Duval, Klasnick & Thompson LLC, 210...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from Richard Salter be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote. The journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from Richard Salter be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent)..”
The communication from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, c/o Duval, Klasnick & Thompson LLC, 210...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote. The journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, c/o Duval, Klasnick & Thompson LLC, 210 Broadway, Suite 204, Lynnfield,...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote. The journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to A date to be determined and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, c/o...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote. The journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Anderson, Tedesco absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order for the Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024, 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..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Roman Limousine for approval of Livery License for seventh vehicle, 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Logan Way for renewal of a Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass subject to the same conditions as the previous license"
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 petition by Camargo Chauffeur Service, LLC for renewal of a Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass subject to the same conditions as...
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..”
Citizen’s Participation
Matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — Petition by Steven Dauphinais, Woburn, Massachusetts to discuss ideas pursuant to municipal government
Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 13, 2019 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Reports 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 July 8, 2019 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Reports 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 19, 2019 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 July 2, 2019 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..”
Be received and placed on filed
Motion made and 2nd that be received and placed on filed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that be received and placed on filed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated June 11, 2019 to the Woburn Planning Board received from Charles Viola, 2 Morningside Circle relative to the Highview...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — Order: By the power vested in the City Council pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 103 of the Acts of 2005, the City Council hereby appoints Joanne...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: The City Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works provide an update to the City Council regarding the status of the project proposed by Eversource to install a...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 11...
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..”
A communication be sent to the attorney handling the probate requesting the following action: 1. That all overgrown bushes and trees be trimmed and removed from the property accordingly; 2. That...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the attorney handling the probate requesting the following action: 1. That all overgrown bushes and trees be trimmed and removed from the property accordingly; 2. That all trash outside the building be removed from the property; 3. That rodent control be provided outside the property; 4. That the windows and doors be secured; 5. That the vehicle be removed from the property; and 6. That the property be cleaned up generally, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the attorney handling the probate requesting the following action: 1. That all overgrown bushes and trees be trimmed and removed from the property accordingly; 2. That all trash outside the building be removed from the property; 3. That rodent control be provided outside the property; 4. That the windows and doors be secured; 5. That the vehicle be removed from the property; and 6. That the property be cleaned up generally, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Fire Chief requesting that the property be inspected from the outside to determine if the property is safe and whether the building needs to be boarded up
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Chief requesting that the property be inspected from the outside to determine if the property is safe and whether the building needs to be boarded up, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Chief requesting that the property be inspected from the outside to determine if the property is safe and whether the building needs to be boarded up, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 11 Montvale Road; and now, therefore, be...
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 special permit issued on August 9, 2018 to The Dough Connection Corp. for the property located at 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street be reviewed by the Committee on...
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..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner when meeting is scheduled inviting him to attend the Committee on Special Permits meeting and the order be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner when meeting is scheduled inviting him to attend the Committee on Special Permits meeting and the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner when meeting is scheduled inviting him to attend the Committee on Special Permits meeting and the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6 the Superintendent of the Parks Department is hereby authorized to dispose of the...
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: Pursuant to 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6 the Superintendent of the Public Works is hereby authorized to dispose of the...
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 matter be referred to public hearing
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 — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 31 entitled "Railway Overlay (rod) District" as follows: section 31 railway overlay (rod)...
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..”
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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