Monday, October 25, 2021 - AGENDA
Meeting Packet Link

Westwood Planning Board will hold a remote public meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.  Meeting will be filmed live by Westwood Media Center available for viewing on local government channel Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42 and Westwood Media Center’s YouTube channel. To participate please use Zoom by following the instructions below or go to https://zoom.us/ click on ‘join meeting’ and enter the meeting webinar ID 896 6112 5864.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89661125864?pwd=ZzZHZndwWktWdFg5MFBVdmdHdnVWQT09
Passcode:  474881
Webinar ID: 896 6112 5864
Or Telephone:  877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

 Call to Order: 7:00 pm. The Chair will explain the meeting procedures.

1.  149 Birch Tree Drive EMM* EIDR* Public Hearing - Applicant proposes importing more than 200 cubic yards of earth material and regrading property after demolishing existing dwelling and constructing a new single family home.  

2. Zoning Initiatives and Zoning Amendment Public Work Session. The Planning Board will discuss zoning amendments being considered for 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The discussion will focus on, but is not limited to, the following zoning amendment topics.

• Zoning to comply with Section 18 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 “An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth” adding new section 3A to the Zoning Act of MGL 40A.
  • By-right multi-family housing zoning within 1/2 mile of train station for MBTA Communities.
  • Housing choices such as allowing accessory dwelling units, starter home zoning, and smart growth 40R districts.
• Review zoning amendment multi-family location evaluation considerations, zoning process and timeline to Annual Town Meeting
• Solar zoning amendments – zoning changes related to solar arrays on roofs, on the ground, and the permitting process.

Other Business:
-Review of Draft Meeting Minutes: 10/12/21
-Citizens Planner Training Collaborative Workshops
-Review meeting schedule: January – March

Note: Agenda Items & Order Subject to Change

*EMM = Earth Material Movement, pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Zoning Bylaw
*EIDR = Environmental Impact and Design Review, pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Zoning Bylaw