Planning Committee Meeting, 8/8/23, 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89930787267
Dial in: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 899 3078 7267
All projects voted on in the Planning Committee are intended to be presented to the General Membership for a final vote before a letter is sent to the ZBA, or other governing agency, on behalf of members. There is no General Membership meeting in August so votes on the Dorchester Ave proposal will serve as recommendations to the ZBA.
August 8th Agenda & Votes
- 889 Dorchester Ave: Proponent is requesting approval to add take-out service for the restaurant. See Refusal Letter HERE. See Plans HERE. See MENU HERE. Last month Planning voted unanimously to recommend SUPPORT of this proposal to General Membership (12 support 0 opposed).
- 35,55,75 Morrissey Boulevard: Proponent (Center Court) will present their plan for a Planned Development Area on the site containing 1.5 million gross square feet of mixed use development with 7 buildings (4 life science, 3 residential and retail) delivered in 3 phases and 1.35 acres of public open space. See August 2022 submission to BPDA HERE See December 2022 BPDA Presentation HERE See January 2023 Public Comments HERE. Planning Committee VOTE.
- 33 Pearl Street: Proponent presents their REVISED plans to raze existing single family home and construct a six (6) unit building with eight (8) parking spaces. See revised plans HERE HERE HERE HERE AND HERE See below (June Planning) for links to refusal letter and previous plans.
September 12th Planning Meeting
- 26 Spring Garden Street: Proposal to add a curb cut and parking spot next to the house. See refusal letter and plans HERE. See letter from Proponent’s Mobility Instructor HERE. See link to MASS.GOV Reasonable Accommodations/ Modifications & Disability Rights in Housing HERE and Link to US Department of Housing & Urban Development Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications HERE. Last Month Planning voted to recommend SUPPORT of this proposal to the General Membership by a vote of 10 (support) 1 (opposed) 2 (abstain).
June 13th Planning Meeting
There were no votes at this meeting.
- 164 Savin Hill Avenue: Proposal to gut single family to create a 4 unit building with additions to front rear and side of building, below grade parking and rear decks. See PLANS HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE. see REFUSAL LETTER HERE
- 33 Pearl Street: Proposal to raze existing single family home and construct an eight (8) unit building with ten (10) parking spaces. See plans HERE HERE and HERE. See Refusal Letter HERE.
Other Points of Interest
SPECIAL HYBRID GENERAL MEETING
September 6th 7:00pm
The September 6th CSHCA Special General Meeting will be a HYBRID MEETING both in person and on Zoom. The in-person meeting will take place at:
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DORCHESTER
1135 DORCHESTER AVENUE, 4th FLOOR
We would love to see you in person!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85712302841
Dial in: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 857 1230 2841
- 135 Morrissey – Southline: Proponents are seeking approval for ‘educational use’ zoning for up to 30% of leasable space at the property. Planning voted 7-3 (with 1 abstain) to SUPPORT this proposal. The General Membership voted to SUPPORT this proposal 16 support 3 Opposed 1 Abstain
- 86 Grampian Way: Proponent is requesting approval for a third floor addition to their home. See refusal letter HERE See plans HERE. Planning voted unanimously to SUPPORT this proposal. The General Membership voted to unanimously SUPPORT this proposal.
- 37 Pearl Street: Proponent returned with their proposal for 6 units and 8 parking spaces see plans Here see zoning summary here. See previous plans for an 8 unit building with 8 parking spaces here. Planning Recommended OPPOSITION of this project. General Membership voted to SUPPORT this project by 1 vote. ZBA Hearing Date: May 9th at 9:30 am Link to ZBA Hearing Here Project was APPROVED at ZBA.
- EVERSOURCE See Presentation HERE
- 67-71 Sydney Street: Proposal to demolish two single family homes and construct 3 on same.
