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July 13, 2021
88 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Edward Tedesco
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
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..”
Suspend the rules and take the following two resolves out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following two resolves out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following two resolves out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The next two matters be taken collectively and be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the next two matters be taken collectively and be adopted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the next two matters be taken collectively and be adopted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, in 2011 the Briere family created the Joseph Briere Foundation to continue the compassion, integrity, and sincerity that Joseph Briere displayed on 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 resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, in 2018 Boys Scouts of America expanded its programs to females; and Whereas, Woburn residents, Jenna Casey and Teresa Mae James, became members of Troop...
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 City Council returns to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council returns to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council returns to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 13, 2021 as follows: I am pleased to submit the 5...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 13, 2021 as follows: I am pleased to submit the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan...
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, 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..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: In accordance with the provisions of...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The order be granted — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: In accordance with the provisions of m.g.l. c. 44 §53A, I am requesting that the City...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE GRANTED, 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..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, 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 order be granted — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: I am pleased to announce that the city of Woburn will be acquiring 12 acres of land...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: Now known as the Tri-Community Bikeway, to Montvale Land, LLC, as shown on a plan attached hereto and marked...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, charters and rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xviii, Compensation of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTERS AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Alderman Ferullo and Concannon Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, Dillon, Gately, Lannan, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon, Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTERS AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Alderman Ferullo and Concannon Abstained)..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on October 17, 2021
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 special event permit be granted — Woburn Host Lions Club and Festival on the Common for special event permit to allow festival on Woburn Common and surrounding streets on November 27, 2021
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 special event permit be granted — Blues for Veterans for special event permit to allow concert at Library Field September 18, 2021
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 matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Musto Jewelers, 186 Cambridge Road, No. 9, for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License
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 120 Commerce Apartments, LLC for a new flammable license, Class 1 Liquid, at 120 Commerce Way
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 Lightning Express, for a special permit to park eight (8) vehicles overnight at 215 Salem Street
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 continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to amend a special permit previously granted on March 6, 2018, to allow a pharmaceutical facility with over...
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 avfx LLC for a special permit to allow for overnight parking of four (4) commercial vehicles at 9 Micro Drive
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 communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated July 8, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The matter be reffered to the commerce way overlay district concept plan review committee — A communication dated July 8, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFFERED TO THE COMMERCE WAY OVERLAY DISTRICT CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFFERED TO THE COMMERCE WAY OVERLAY DISTRICT CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Pulte Homes of New England LLC request for minor modification for special permit at Hill Street
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the communication from City Engineer dated July 12, 2021
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from City Engineer dated July 12, 2021, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from City Engineer dated July 12, 2021, 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 minor modification be granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein — Petition by Pulte Homes of New England LLC request for minor...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by 285 Locust Street LLC to request a minor modification of special permit with respect to modifications for...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — Petition by 285 Locust Street LLC to request a minor modification of special permit with respect to modifications for proposed island and signage illumination at...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be laid on the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be laid on the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow a late filing for first reading for petition by Theofan Qirjazi, for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, for a special permit to allow a fast food restaurant at 901 Main...
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a late filing for first reading for petition by Theofan Qirjazi, for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, for a special permit to allow a fast food restaurant at 901 Main Street A-B, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a late filing for first reading for petition by Theofan Qirjazi, for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, for a special permit to allow a fast food restaurant at 901 Main Street A-B, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a late filing for first reading for petition by Theofan Qirjazi, for Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs,...
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..”
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..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021 — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, 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 10, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021 — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, 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 10, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Sarah Lyn Sindoni Faris, 17 Surrey Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to allow...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Sarah Lyn Sindoni Faris, 17 Surrey Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to allow muscular therapy under...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
The special permit be granted — On the petition by Sarah Lyn Sindoni Faris, 17 Surrey Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to allow muscular therapy under Section 5.1(33b) of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 18 Hovey Street Rear Left, LLC, Vittorio D'Amore, 84 N. Margin Street, Apt.#9, Boston, Massachusetts 02113...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
Accept the two items and make part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the two items and make part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the two items and make part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 18 Hovey Street Rear Left, LLC, Vittorio D'Amore, 84 N. Margin Street, Apt.#9, Boston, Massachusetts 02113 for a Special...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 18 Hovey Street Rear Left, LLC, Vittorio D'Amore, 84 N. Margin Street, Apt.#9, Boston, Massachusetts 02113 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..”
The special permit be granted with the following conditions 1. When listing to prospective tenants that the petitioner provides information that no onsite or on street parking at Hovey Street; 2....
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted with the following conditions 1. When listing to prospective tenants that the petitioner provides information that no onsite or on street parking at Hovey Street; 2. The petitioner must advise tenants not to park in the Walgreens parking lot; 3. that the Plan of Record is dated January 25, 2021; and that the City Council make the finding that the change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted with the following conditions 1. When listing to prospective tenants that the petitioner provides information that no onsite or on street parking at Hovey Street; 2. The petitioner must advise tenants not to park in the Walgreens parking lot; 3. that the Plan of Record is dated January 25, 2021; and that the City Council make the finding that the change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and take from the table petition by 285 Locust Street LLC to request a minor modification of special permit with respect to modifications for proposed island and signage...
Motion and 2nd to suspend the rules and take from the table petition by 285 Locust Street LLC to request a minor modification of special permit with respect to modifications for proposed island and signage illumination at 25 Locust Street, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion and 2nd to suspend the rules and take from the table petition by 285 Locust Street LLC to request a minor modification of special permit with respect to modifications for proposed island and signage illumination at 25 Locust Street, all in favor, 9-0.”
Allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the minor modification on the proposed island detailed on 1. "Entrance Modification Sketch, 285 Locust Street, Woburn, MA" dated May 26, 2021, prepared by rj O'Connell & Associates, Inc....
Motion and 2nd to approve the minor modification on the proposed island detailed on 1. "Entrance Modification Sketch, 285 Locust Street, Woburn, MA" dated May 26, 2021, prepared by RJ O'Connell & Associates, Inc. consisting of two sheets identifying WB-40 and WB-50 Truck Turning Plans; and 2. "Entrance Modification Sketch Details, 285 Locust Street, Woburn, MA" dated May 26, 2021, prepared by RJ O'Connell & Associates, Inc., all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion and 2nd to approve the minor modification on the proposed island detailed on 1. "Entrance Modification Sketch, 285 Locust Street, Woburn, MA" dated May 26, 2021, prepared by RJ O'Connell & Associates, Inc. consisting of two sheets identifying WB-40 and WB-50 Truck Turning Plans; and 2. "Entrance Modification Sketch Details, 285 Locust Street, Woburn, MA" dated May 26, 2021, prepared by RJ O'Connell & Associates, Inc., all in favor, 9-0..”
Lay on the table the request for minor modification with respect to the proposed signage illumination modifications
Motion made and 2nd to lay on the table the request for minor modification with respect to the proposed signage illumination modifications, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to lay on the table the request for minor modification with respect to the proposed signage illumination modifications, 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..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
Accept the updated plan — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 7.5 and...
Motion made and 2nd to accept the updated plan, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the updated plan, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
Amend the motion to invite the City Superintendent of DPW and the City Engineer to meeting
Motion made and 2nd to amend the motion to invite the City Superintendent of DPW and the City Engineer to meeting, all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed)
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Gately
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd to amend the motion to invite the City Superintendent of DPW and the City Engineer to meeting, all in favor, 8-1 (Gately Opposed).”
On the main motion, as amended, that the public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021, that the Conservation Committee send the report to the City...
On the main motion, as amended, that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, that the Conservation Committee send the report to the City Council, and that the City Superintendent of DPW and the City Engineer be invited to the meeting, and all in favor, 7-2 (Gately and Tedesco Opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, Mercer-BruenNo: Gately, Tedesco
From the minutes
“On the main motion, as amended, that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, that the Conservation Committee send the report to the City Council, and that the City Superintendent of DPW and the City Engineer be invited to the meeting, and all in favor, 7-2 (Gately and Tedesco Opposed)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Mass General Brigham Integrated Care, Inc. for a special permit and site plan review to allow: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Mass General Brigham Integrated Care, Inc. for a special permit and site plan review to allow: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special Permit Application entitled: "Mass General Brigham Integrated Care Facility, Technology and Business Mixed Use Overlay District (TBOD), The Vale, Hill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts consisting of Sheet C1.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C2.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C3.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C4.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C5.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.01 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.02 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L000 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L100 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L301-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L302-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L303-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L500-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet EL1.01-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet EL1.02-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet V-101 dated April 13, 2020; and Sheet V-102 dated April 30, 2020; prepared by Gensler, One Beacon Street, Third Floor, Boston, MA 02108; VHB, 101 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Mikyoung Kim Design, 19 Braintree Street, No. 103, Boston, MA 02134 and ARUP, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 and Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working d
Yes: Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoNo: CampbellThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special Permit Application entitled: "Mass General Brigham Integrated Care Facility, Technology and Business Mixed Use Overlay District (TBOD), The Vale, Hill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts consisting of Sheet C1.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C2.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C3.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C4.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C5.00 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.01 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.02 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet C6.03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L000 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L100 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L301-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L302-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L303-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet L500-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet EL1.01-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet EL1.02-03 dated March 25, 2021; Sheet V-101 dated April 13, 2020; and Sheet V-102 dated April 30, 2020; prepared by Gensler, One Beacon Street, Third Floor, Boston, MA 02108; VHB, 101 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Mikyoung Kim Design, 19 Braintree Street, No. 103, Boston, MA 02134 and ARUP, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 and Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") 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 Applicant 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 Plan, the Applicant shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. Except in the event of an emergency, work on the exterior of the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on the exterior of the site shall be permitted on Sunday, or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn; 3. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site development and construction phases. The Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 4. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Department of Inspectional Services; 5. All dumpsters, if any, shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8 Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code. In addition rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained; 6. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 7. Landscaping shall be installed substantially in conformance with the Landscaping Plan as submitted by the Applicant to the City Council, except as otherwise provided for in these Conditions. Such landscaping shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the Applicant and/or its successors and assigns, as needed to maintain compliance with such Landscape Plan and other applicable requirements; 8. In addition to those permanent signs approved in connection with the Project, the Applicant may display, on the Project property, temporary construction, marketing, or similar signs stating appropriate and applicable information advertising the Project. All signage plans shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the City Council and subject to Section 28.10 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 9. The Project is contingent upon the issuance of an Order of Conditions by the Woburn Conservation Commission (and/or Superseding Order of Conditions issued by MassDEP) pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and implementing regulations (310 CMR 10.00 et seq.), and shall comply with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Policy. Any material changes required in the Project as a result of the issuance of an Order of Conditions, shall be reviewed by the City Council pursuant to Condition One; 10. The Applicant shall submit monthly construction reports to the City Council, Building Commissioner, City Engineer, Fire Department and Conservation Commission; 11. A Dust Management/Mitigation plan for dust control during all phases of sitework/ construction shall be filed with the Department of Inspectional Services; 12. The Special Permit granted to the Applicant pursuant to Section 8.6.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance shall expire (unless extended by the City Council) upon the earlier of: (1) five (5) years from the date of the issuance of Applicant's final Occupancy Permit for its medical office building; or (2) Applicant relocating the parking allowed hereunder to a parking garage to be constructed by Montvale Land LLC elsewhere on the Vale property and occupancy of same. The Applicant shall be allowed to seek specific extension(s) from the City Council to said five (5) year period for good cause; as well as the City Council make the following findings pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 28.14.4: 1. The ways providing vehicular and pedestrian access have the capacity to provide safe ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon and uses thereof with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control and emergency access in case of faire, emergency or catastrophe; 2. Adequate water, sewerage and drainage facilities exist or will exist to service the proposed use; 3. Adequate off-street parking and loading areas have been provided where required and will not result in undue noise, glare or odor effects on adjoining properties or on properties generally in the district; 4. Satisfactory provision has been made for snow storage/removal to ensure safety and for refuse collection, disposal and service areas to minimize negative impacts on adjacent uses; 5. Exterior lighting has been designed to minimize glare and any negative impacts on abutting roadways and properties and to be compatible and in harmony with other properties in the immediate area; 6. Appropriate yards and other open space and landscaping have been provided as required and reasonable steps have been taken to insure the privacy of adjacent existing uses; 7. The proposed use is generally compatible in scale and character with adjacent properties and other properties in the district; 8. The proposed use(s) or structure(s) will not detract from the general purposes of this ordinance and either comply in all respects with the provisions of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance or has obtained relief (i.e. waiver, special permit or variance) as may be required; 9. The proposal incorporates additional conditions and requirements as the City Council finds reasonably appropriate to safeguard the neighborhood or otherwise serve the purposes of this Ordinance, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021 — On the petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 10, 2021, 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 10, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take the next two matter collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matter collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matter collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by amending...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021 — On the petition by President Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, 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 10, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo, and Alderman Demers to amend Section 11.6.12 entitled "Rooftop Dining...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo, and Alderman Demers to amend Section 11.6.12 entitled "Rooftop Dining in the b-d...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 10, 2021 — On the petition by President Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo, and Alderman Demers to amend Section 11.6.12...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 10, 2021, 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 10, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Bowladrome, Inc. for renewal of a Bowling Alley license at 32 Montvale Avenue, committee report was received "ought to pass with...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Cab Co. for renewal of Taxi Cab Licenses for five (5) vehicles at 100 Ashburton Avenue, committee report was received "ought to pass...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by m&l Transit Systems Inc. for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses for two (2) vehicles at 60 Olympia Avenue, Suite 1, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — Communication from the City Solicitor dated June 17, 2021 regarding Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 - Remote Participation/Outdoor Dining/Take Out...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
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“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 6, 2021 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 communication be accepted and that the City Clerk notify Spry Moving that the City Council voted to remove them from the resolution — A communication dated July 8, 2021 was received from...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and that the City Clerk notify Spry Moving that the City Council voted to remove them from the resolution, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and that the City Clerk notify Spry Moving that the City Council voted to remove them from the resolution, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: Dear Clerk Higgins: By the power vested in me as Mayor of the...
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 was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power vested in me as Mayor of...
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 Personnel — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: Dear Clerk Higgins: By the power vested in me as Mayor of...
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..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 8, 2021 as follows: Dear President Tedesco and Members of the City Council: I...
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..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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