Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
91 items across 8 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Residents may speak on topics not otherwise listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of three prior meeting minutes.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on an inclusionary zoning (affordable-unit requirement) special permit for 26 Washington St., carried over from June 1.
📍 26 Washington Street, Wellesley
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a commercial-district special permit for the same 26 Washington St. property in the Lower Falls Village area.
📍 26 Washington Street, Wellesley
📋 Proposed
Presentation on a project or proposal at 136 Washington St.; details not specified in the agenda.
📍 136 Washington Street, Wellesley
📋 Proposed
Board discusses plans for its annual retreat.
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Staff updates from the Planning Director.
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Updates from the Board Chair.
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Meeting closes.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Residents may speak on topics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes from RIO Task Force, joint meeting, and two Planning Board sessions.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the written permit decision for a Project of Significant Impact (large development requiring extra review) at 26 Washington St.
📍 26 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on affordable-unit requirements tied to the 26 Washington St development, carried over from May 18.
📍 26 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a commercial-district special permit for 26 Washington St, carried over from May 18.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a Zoning Board of Appeals application at 32 Longfellow Rd; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 32 Longfellow Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a ZBA application at 56 Mayo Rd; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 56 Mayo Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a ZBA application at 5 Sylvester Terrace; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 5 Sylvester Terrace
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a ZBA application at 235 Weston Rd; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 235 Weston Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a ZBA application at 31 Clifford Rd; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 31 Clifford Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board review of a ZBA application at 45 Dana Rd; case details not specified in agenda.
📍 45 Dana Road
📋 Proposed
Board interviews Robert Watchilla, one candidate for the open Planning Director position.
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Routine update from Planning Director.
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Routine update from Board Chair.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Residents may comment on topics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from three prior meetings.
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of a Project of Significant Impact (large-scale development triggering extra Planning Board scrutiny) at 26 Washington Street.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Special permit for the affordable-housing component of the 26 Washington Street project.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Special permit for 26 Washington Street under the Lower Falls Village commercial district regulations.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews proposed construction or expansion at 43 Woodridge Road under the Large House Review bylaw, which limits oversized homes.
📍 43 Woodridge Road
📋 Proposed
ANR (Approval Not Required) endorsement for a lot-line or subdivision plan at 29 Rockland Street that meets zoning and does not need full subdivision approval.
📍 29 Rockland Street
💬 Discussed
Board previews potential warrant article(s) for a Special Town Meeting related to the 136 Worcester Street project.
📍 136 Worcester Street
📋 Proposed
Board adopts its schedule of meetings and application deadlines for FY2027.
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Planning Director provides staff updates.
💬 Discussed
Board receives an update on the search to fill the Planning Director position.
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Chair provides updates to the board.
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Meeting adjourned.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening and roll call.
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Residents may speak on topics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes from March sessions.
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of a large-house proposal at 31 Old Farm Road, carried over from last week's meeting.
📍 31 Old Farm Road
💬 Discussed
Board reviews the written permit decision for the previously approved Project of Significant Impact at 592 Washington Street.
📍 592 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board determines how fractional affordable-unit requirements apply to the project at 26 Washington Street.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews and comments on this Zoning Board of Appeals case.
📍 307 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case involving two addresses on Oakland Street and Washington Street.
📍 20 Oakland Street / 365 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 10 Pine Street.
📍 10 Pine Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 7 Woodlawn Avenue.
📍 7 Woodlawn Avenue
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 40 Patton Road.
📍 40 Patton Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case for a multi-address parcel along Washington Street.
📍 442-452 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 9 Standish Road.
📍 9 Standish Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 43 Woodridge Road.
📍 43 Woodridge Road
📋 Proposed
Planning Board reviews ZBA case at 83 Walnut Street.
📍 83 Walnut Street
💬 Discussed
Board discusses potential zoning or planning articles to bring to the Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting on 5/11/26.
💬 Discussed
Board continues discussion of the Lower Falls area planning study.
📍 Lower Falls area
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Routine update from the Planning Director.
💬 Discussed
Update on the search to hire a new Planning Director.
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Routine report from the Board Chair.
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Meeting adjourned.
April 27, 2026 · minutes
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Chair Charney called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM via Zoom with all five members present.
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No public comments were submitted or raised.
✅ Approved
Board unanimously approved (5-0) a 19-unit multifamily condominium in the Wellesley Square commercial area; all fire, utility, traffic, and engineering reviews were resolved prior to the vote.
📍 592 Washington Street, Wellesley Square
🔄 Postponed
Application continued to May 18 pending fire chief sign-off; applicant will also seek special permits for payment-in-lieu of affordable units and increased FAR above 0.3 in the Lower Falls Commercial District.
📍 26 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 4; staff sought Town Counsel confirmation on ADU fire-separation arrangement and the Wetlands Protection Committee Order of Conditions before final approval of this 9,700 sq ft TLAG home on a ~56,000 sq ft SR-20 lot.
📍 31 Old Farm Road
✅ Approved
Board unanimously endorsed (5-0) an Approval Not Required plan subdividing 4 Cliff Road into three lots, enabling retention of existing house and one new house; part of a four-house development on collectively held parcels.
📍 4 Cliff Road
💬 Discussed
Town Meeting rejected a $400,000 appropriation for a comprehensive planning study; members cited the high dollar figure, the lack of a permanent Planning Director, and procedural placement of the article as contributing factors.
💰 $400,000 requested; article defeated
🗳️ Voted on
Board unanimously dissolved the RIO Task Force as a formal body, citing completion of its work and no near-term need for a standing bylaw-drafting committee.
💬 Discussed
Board may refile comprehensive plan funding for Fall 2026 Town Meeting once a permanent Planning Director is hired; ADU zoning amendments were also floated but deemed too complex for the fall timeline; warrant deadline is approximately August.
💬 Discussed
Staff is drafting an RFP for the Lower Falls Area Study using $50,000 already allocated; traffic concerns and community engagement are the primary focus areas, with a consultant engagement targeted for fall.
💰 $50,000 allocated
📍 Lower Falls area
💬 Discussed
Upcoming items: Special Town Meeting May 11 (MassBay disposal), All-Board Meeting May 12, Affordable Housing Trust workshop May 27, and MBTA Communities permitting for 10 Railroad Street expected soon.
📍 10 Railroad Street; Wellesley High School; Town Hall
💬 Discussed
Permanent Planning Director search is generating strong interest; active outreach is underway beyond posted applications, coordinated with HR.
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Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 PM.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
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Residents may comment on topics not otherwise scheduled.
🔄 Postponed
Continued public hearing on a Project of Significant Impact (PSI — major development requiring enhanced board review) at 592 Washington St., carried over from 4/13/26.
📍 592 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Second continued PSI public hearing at 26 Washington St., also carried over from 4/13/26.
📍 26 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Large House Review for a proposed oversized home at 31 Old Farm Road, which triggers board scrutiny of scale and neighborhood compatibility.
📍 31 Old Farm Road
📋 Proposed
Approval Not Required (ANR) plan review for lot configuration at 4 Cliff Road; ANR is a ministerial lot-line endorsement not requiring full subdivision approval.
📍 4 Cliff Road
💬 Discussed
Board reviews outcomes and takeaways from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses possible zoning or planning articles to bring to the Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board votes on dissolving the RIO (Residential Infill Overlay) Task Force, which studied rules for residential infill development.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a planning study for the Lower Falls area, potentially guiding future development or zoning in that district.
📍 Lower Falls
💬 Discussed
Director updates include reminders for the 5/11/26 Special Town Meeting and 5/12/26 All-Board Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Routine chair update.
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Meeting adjourned.