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Board approves four-lot subdivision

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Planning Board backs gas station renovation

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that the Board of Appeals approve renovations and site improvements at the existing gas station at 166 Commonwealth Avenue, subject to revised conditions.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Two Property Lot Plans Endorsed

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to endorse plans for two properties: a reconfiguration of industrial lots at 100 Domino Drive and a division into two residential lots at 110 Spencer Brook Road. The residential plan must be revised to show the maximum setback line before the Town Planner signs it.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Mixed-Use Zoning Waiver Language Revised

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to remove a provision that would have limited mixed-use project waiver requests to developments providing more than 20% affordable housing. Projects with 10 or more units would still have to provide 20% affordable housing, while waiver requests of any size would continue to require individual special-permit review.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Gas station renovation review continued

The Planning Board continued review of a proposal to renovate and reopen the gas station at 166 Commonwealth Avenue as a country store with a full-service gas station; further discussion is scheduled for April 14, 2026. The proposal includes new double-walled fuel tanks, less pavement, landscaping, stormwater treatment, EV charging spaces, sidewalk reconstruction, and pedestrian-safety improvements. The Board also endorsed the 49 Willard Common three-lot plan by a 6-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board backs seven zoning amendments

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend that Town Meeting adopt seven zoning bylaw amendments, Articles 32 through 38, as written. The Board also voted 6-0 to release three Concord Culinary Cottages units from a restrictive covenant while retaining one unit as security for remaining drainage and inspection work.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Planning Board Reviews Seven Zoning Changes

The Planning Board held a public hearing on seven proposed zoning bylaw or zoning map amendments; the minutes record no final votes or approvals.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Planning Board Refines Zoning Article Presentations

The Planning Board decided another full review was unnecessary but continued refining presentations for three draft 2026 Annual Town Meeting zoning bylaw articles: exterior lighting, MBTA Communities multifamily zoning, and mixed-use development.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Planning Board Refines Zoning Amendment Proposals

The Planning Board reviewed and revised draft presentations for 2026 Annual Town Meeting zoning bylaw articles 32 through 38. The Town Planner will edit and recirculate the presentations; no final zoning bylaws were adopted at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves four-lot subdivision

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to approve, with waivers and conditions, a subdivision at 874 Barretts Mill Road creating four new building lots and a new roadway. The Board also voted 4-0 to submit seven amended zoning warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Subdivision hearing continued for four lots

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on a proposed roadway and four new building lots at 874 Barretts Mill Road to January 20, 2026, at 7:05 p.m.

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