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The board approved the 98 Newbury Street site plan with conditions, while a proposed mixed-use redevelopment at 83 Elm Street and 5 Essex Street was withdrawn without prejudice. The board also authorized temporary use of outside engineering consultants and reviewed a draft Housing Production Plan showing that about 30% of households are cost-burdened.
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The 83 Elm Street and 5 Essex Street proposal for commercial space and 13 homes will not move forward in its current application because of an unresolved title defect, but it may be resubmitted. The board will consider a filing-fee waiver when a new application is submitted. The draft Housing Production Plan identifies a need for more affordable rentals, senior and accessible housing, starter homes, and smaller-scale housing such as duplexes and accessory dwelling units.
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