The board unanimously approved or renewed six property-related permits, while determining that proposed parking changes at 679 Worcester Street were substantial enough to require a new public hearing.
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The board approved permits for rebuilding a home at 13 Fells Road, renovations at 9 Vane Street, and continued student, faculty, and office uses at three Wellesley College properties. It also allowed the Wellesley Historical Society to hold up to 20 events per year with up to 75 attendees, provided events end by 9 p.m. The application for 14 Hill Top Road was withdrawn without prejudice, meaning it may potentially be resubmitted. Changes to the approved parking plan at 679 Worcester Street cannot be handled administratively and must receive public notice and hearing.
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Determined unanimously that the proposed parking-plan changes at 679 Worcester Street are not a minor modification and require review at a properly noticed public hearing.
Allowed the 14 Hill Top Road petition to be withdrawn without prejudice.
Approved a special permit for demolition and replacement of the nonconforming home and garage at 13 Fells Road, subject to removal of the existing garage.
Renewed the special permit for student housing at 33 Dover Road, with the existing six conditions remaining in effect.
Renewed the special permit for the three-family faculty residence at 629 Washington Street, with the existing six conditions remaining in effect.
Renewed the special permit for office use at 828 Washington Street, with the existing eight conditions remaining in effect.
Approved the Wellesley Historical Society's request for up to 20 events annually, with a maximum attendance of 75 people and a 9 p.m. end-time condition.
Approved renovations at 9 Vane Street, including two shed dormers, subject to submission of an affidavit confirming total living area will remain under 3,600 square feet.
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