Planning Board Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 3, 2022 - 7:00 pm
ZOOM REMOTE MEETING
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Westwood Planning Board will hold a remote public meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM via Zoom.  Meeting will be filmed live by Westwood Media Center available for on Comcast channel 12 and Verizon channel 42 and Westwood Media Center’s YouTube channel here.  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 826 7376 8618.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82673768618?pwd=dURIWHdwaXRlR2RGUmtlQVVxeWhGUT09
Passcode:  288038
Webinar ID: 826 7376 8618
Or Telephone:  877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)

Call to Order: 7:00 pm.

Zoning Amendment Public Work Session. The Board will review and discuss zoning amendment warrant articles for consideration at Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 2, 2022.  The discussion will focus on, but is not limited to, the following zoning amendment topics.  

1. Zoning to comply with new state law 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 M.G.L 40A.
   • MBTA Communities - Multi-family housing zoning as-of-right within 1/2 mile of train station(s).
   • Review and discuss the Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-Family Districts under Section 3A of the Zoning Act issued on 12/15/2021
2. Smart Growth 40R District for 22 Everett Street Assessor’s Map 22, Lots 226 & 227. 
3. Solar Arrays – Zoning changes related to solar arrays on structures, on the ground, on accessory structures, and the permitting process.
4. 394 & 396 Providence Highway – Re-zone parcel and portion of former right-of-way from Industrial Office (IO) and non-designated portion of road layout to Highway Business (HB). 
5. Amend Official Zoning Map to add FMUOD-7 at 909 High Street for the adaptive reuse of the Obed Baker House, and a portion over the adjacent land Assessor’s Map 20, Lot 072, and the Westwood Plaza at 911-929 High Street.
6. Amendments to Section 4.5.3.3 relative to alterations to non-conforming lots that require special permits and variances.
7. Housekeeping to correct any errors or any inconsistencies and to clarify such sections.