Town of Arlington, MA
Redevelopment Board

Agenda & Meeting Notice
October 16, 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, October 16, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The Board requests that correspondence that includes visual information should be provided by Friday, October 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

The Arlington Redevelopment Board will meet Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the

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

1.Public Hearing: Citizen Warrant Article for Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting
7:30 pm

The ARB will deliberate and possibly vote on the proposed zoning amendment.

  • Citizen proposing warrant article will be provided 10 minutes for an introductory presentation.
  • Members of the public will be provided time to comment.
  • Board members will discuss Warrant Article and may vote.

 

ARTICLE 13

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT / MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT

To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaw to create at least two overlay districts in compliance with the MBTA Communities Act, including Neighborhood Multi-family districts where use is limited to residential only. Neighborhood Districts shall be comprised of parcels not fronting Massachusetts Avenue, and wholly or partially within a distance of 250’ from the midline of Massachusetts Avenue. Parcels included in the Neighborhood Multi-family overlay districts shall not exceed 3 stories or a maximum 35’ height, and shall have a minimum 15’ front yard setback; or take any action related thereto.

2.Public Hearing: Docket #3602, 1207-1211 Massachusetts Avenue
8:15 pm

Notice is herewith given that an application has been filed on September 21, 2023, by James F. Doherty for 1211 Mass Ave Realty Trust, at 1207-1211 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476, to re-open Special Permit Docket #3602 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 construct a 50-room hotel and restaurant at 1207-1211 Massachusetts Avenue within the B2 Neighborhood District and the B4 Vehicular Oriented Business District.

  • Applicant will be provided 10 minutes for an introductory presentation.
  • DPCD staff will be provided 5 minutes for an overview of their Public Hearing Memorandum.
  • Members of the public will be provided time to comment.
  • Board members will discuss Docket and may vote.

3.Open Forum
9:00 pm 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.

4.New Business
9:15 pm  

5.Adjourn
9:30 pm (Estimated)

6.Correspondence

Correspondence regarding Docket #3602:

  • C. Loreti
  • D. Seltzer

 

Correspondence regarding the MBTA Communities Overlay District:

  • D. Carter