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The committee reviewed plans for a mixed-use Guitar Museum of New England building at the former New Leaf store on Commonwealth Avenue, with retail on the first floor, museum space on the second, and offices on the third. A traffic study and landscaping plan are underway, and the developers may seek a variance to move the building back to preserve on-site trees.
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The proposal would add a new commercial and arts destination in West Concord, including outdoor community space and a basement designed for small concerts and events. The committee raised questions about parking, deliveries affecting Beharrel Street, building height, nearby businesses, retail space, and a possible public restroom. No final approval of the project was recorded.
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