Town of Arlington, MA
Redevelopment Board

Agenda & Meeting Notice
March 6, 2023
 
 

Per Board Rules and Regulations, public comments will be accepted during the public comment periods designated on the agenda. Written comments may be provided by email to cricker@town.arlington.ma.us by Monday, March 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The Board requests that correspondence that includes visual information should be provided by Friday, March 3, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

The Arlington Redevelopment Board will meet Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the

Arlington Community Center, Main Hall, 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA 02476

1.Continued Public Hearing: Docket #3728, 99 Massachusetts Avenue
7:30 p.m. Notice is herewith given that an application has been filed on November 3, 2022 by 99 Massachusetts Ave LLC, 99 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, to open Special Permit Docket #3728 in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A § 11, and the Town of Arlington Zoning Bylaw Section 3.4, Environmental Design Review. The applicant proposes to convert an existing office building to mixed-use by converting the attic to one residential unit at 99 Massachusetts Avenue in the B2 Neighborhood Business District. The opening of the Special Permit is to allow the Board to review and approve the development under Section 3.4, Environmental Design Review and Section 6.2, Signs.

• Applicant will be provided 15 minutes for an update on materials requested by the Board.
• DPCD staff will be provided 5 minutes for an overview of their updated Public Hearing Memorandum.
• Members of the public will be provided time to comment.
• Board members will discuss Docket and may vote.
 

2.Warrant Article Public Hearings for 2023 Annual Town Meeting
8:15 p.m. • A brief introductory presentation will be provided for each article
• Board members will be provided time to ask questions and comment on each article
• The public will be provided opportunity to comment on each article

ARTICLE 31
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT / INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ANIMAL DAYCARE USE
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to update Section 5.6.3 USE REGULATIONS FOR MU, PUD, I, T, and OS DISTRICTS, to allow animal daycare; or take any action related thereto. (Inserted at the request of Kristin Anderson and 10 registered voters)

ARTICLE 26
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT / INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to update Section 5.6.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS to establish the design storm or other criteria that must be met for stormwater retention and treatment to receive an exception to maximum height regulations in the Industrial District; or take any action related thereto. (Inserted at the request of the Redevelopment Board)

ARTICLE 27
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/ SOLAR BYLAW IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to update Section 5.6.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS to reflect the inclusion of Section 6.4 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; or take any action related thereto. (Inserted at the request of the Redevelopment Board)

ARTICLE 28
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/ BUILDING INSPECTOR, ENFORCEMENT
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to update Section 3.1(B) BUILDING INSPECTOR; ENFORCEMENT to remove a section that was deemed unenforceable by the Attorney General; or take any action related thereto. (Inserted at the request of the Redevelopment Board)

 

3.Vote to Refer Warrant Articles to the Board For Next Scheduled Special or Annual Town Meeting
9:30 p.m. Board will discuss and vote to refer warrant articles other than Articles 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 to the Redevelopment Board for further study; and that all such articles be placed on the Warrant for the next Special or Annual Town Meeting by the Redevelopment Board, whichever occurs first.  

4.Open Forum
9:45 p.m. Except in unusual circumstances, any matter presented for consideration of the Board shall neither be acted upon, nor a decision made the night of the presentation. There is a three minute time limit to present a concern or request. 

5.New Business
10:00 p.m.  

6.Adjourn
10:05 p.m. Estimated