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Meeting Packet 

Call to order 7:00 PM

1. 100 High Street

An Application requests a Variance pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §6.2.10.5 [Video Media Display] permitted in Local Business and Highway Business Districts.  The application proposes to reconfigure an existing sign on the property to add a video media display. The property is located in the ARO (Administrative-Research-Office) zoning district.

1. 461 Sandy Valley Road

   An Application requests a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section §4.3.2.7 [Accessory Uses – Ground Mounted Solar].  The application proposes to install a ground mounted solar array on the north side yard of the single family residential subject parcel. The property is located in the SRE (Single Residential E) zoning district.

    

2. 710-722 High Street

   An Application requests a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Sections §4.1.5.10 [Motor Vehicle Light Service facility] and §9.3.5.1 [Storage of Petroleum Products within the Water Resource Protection Overlay District]. The proposed redevelopment includes the merger of 710 and 722 High Street. Additionally, the existing two-dispenser service station located at 722 High Street including site features and utility infrastructure will be razed while the existing convenience store and canopy at 710 High Street will be expanded. Specifically, the expansion at 710 High Street will include a roughly 1,718 sf retail space addition along with the addition of one fueling dispenser. As part of the redevelopment, three of the four existing driveways will remain, however, the northernmost driveway at 722 High Street will be closed and sidewalk added. An area for fourteen parking spaces and six electric vehicle charging stations will be constructed on 722 High Street along with the necessary electrical equipment and utility infrastructure. Another four-stall parking area for employees, a loading space, and dumpster enclosure are proposed on the north side of the expanded convenience store. Additionally, the three existing underground storage tanks and associated product piping, vents, and dispensers will be replaced with two new double-walled, state of the art underground fuel storage tanks. The existing concrete pad and pavement at 710 High Street will also be replaced. Lastly, a comprehensive storm water management system is proposed to provide water quality treatment and ground water recharge along with an upgraded landscape plan to improve the overall operation and appearance of the property. The front and developed portions of the property are in the Local Business A (LBA) zoning district and the rear portions are in the Single Residence c (SRC) zoning district, the Flexible Multiple Use Overlay District (FMUOD 7), Water Resources Protection Overlay District (WRPOD), and Wireless Communications Overlay District (WCOD).

    

3. 133 Pond Street

An Application requests a Special Permit pursuant to the Westwood Zoning Bylaw Section

§ 4.5.3.2.2 [Special Permit Alterations of Nonconforming Structures – Vertical Extension].  The application proposes to construct a second floor addition to an existing nonconforming residential structure on a nonconforming lot.  The lot is nonconforming due to insufficient lot area, insufficient frontage, and insufficient lot width.  The existing structure is nonconforming due to violations of the front, rear, and both side setbacks.  The proposed second floor addition would raise the height of the structure in all setbacks.  The property is within in the SRC (Single Residence C) zoning district.

Approval of Minutes:

5/19/21 and 6/16/21

Upcoming Meeting (subject to change): 

Tuesday 8/18/21, Remote Participation

Note:  Agenda items and order subject to change