Planning Board · June 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM
Planning Board
The Board approved the sign package for Grind and Go Café (68 Haverhill Rd), approved the draft decision for the site plan and special permit for 201 Elm St., released the erosion control bond for 31 Newton Rd., and sent a positive recommendation on Bill 2025-054 (Wetlands & Floodplain ordinance) to City Council. The Board also heard substantial preapplication presentations for 45 Main St. (Historic Preservation Special Permit) and the large 1–9 Oakland St. redevelopment (proposed 124 units plus artists' live/work).
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Key decisions
Approved sign package for Grind and Go Café at 68 Haverhill Rd. as revised
Approved draft decision for spite plan and special permit application for 201 Elm St., with added condition to coordinate with Public Safety and DPW on street signage
Released $5,975.42 erosion control bond for 31 Newton Rd.
Sent Bill 2025-054 (Ordinance to amend Wetlands and Floodplain protection regulations per NFIP regulations) to City Council with a positive recommendation
Agenda
Minutes
Minutes: 3-24-2025; 4-14-2025; 4-28-25
Approval of meeting minutes for 3-24-2025; 4-14-2025; and 4-28-2025.
Signs
68 Haverhill Rd. (Grind and Go)
Sign application for Grind and Go.
City Council Referrals
Bill 2025-053 - Easement at 12 Elizabeth St.
Referral regarding an easement at 12 Elizabeth St. (Bill 2025-053).
Preapplication
45 Main St.
Preapplication review for a Historic Preservation Special Permit.
Preapplication
1-9 Oakland St.
Preapplication review for Site Plan and Special Permit.
Continued Public Hearing
201 Elm St.
Continued public hearing (from 3-24-25) for Site Plan and Special Permit.
New Public Hearing
26 Friend St.
Public hearing for Site Plan and Special Permit.
New Public Hearing
Bill 2025-054 – Wetlands and Floodplain
Public hearing on zoning amendment concerning wetlands and floodplain (Bill 2025-054).
Administrative
Meadowbrook Parcel – Authorization of Consulting Services
Authorization of consulting services related to the Meadowbrook parcel.
Administrative
101-107 – Performance Bond Establishment
Establishment of a performance bond for properties at 101-107.
Administrative
31 Newton Rd. – Bond Release
Request for release of bond for 31 Newton Rd.
Administrative
Planning Board Rules and Regulations Update
Update to the Planning Board Rules and Regulations.
Administrative
Master Plan Update
Update regarding the Master Plan.
Administrative
Covenants and Bonds
Discussion of covenants and bond matters.