Meetings Next Week

• Commission on Disability: On Monday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. the Commission will meet via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84610100556?pwd=L2FuS2Rsemt1UDlNeGlHOEpndnJ6QT09 or dial +13017158592,,84610100556#. The following items will be discussed: Approval of 4/8/24 minutes; Accessible Fines Reports; Housing for People with Disabilities--Councilor Albright; CDBG Report & FY26 Project Ideas; Disability Indicator Form & Advertising with Officer Lau; MAAB Variance--120 Seminary, Lasell Village; Treasurer's Report; ADA Coordinator's Report; Disability Pride Event with UOD; Co-Chair's Corner; 2024 COD Awareness Event; Project Ideas for MOD Grant. Contact Jini Fairley at jfairley@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1253
• Zoning & Planning Committee: On Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. the Committee will meet in Room 204 and virtually via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/84587587627 or dial +16465588656,,84587587627#. The following items will be discussed: #23-24 Update on short-term rental ordinance compliance and enforcement; #225-24 Requesting possible amendments to the short-term rental ordinance; #24-24 Request for discussion and possible amendments relative to aiding small businesses impacted by development. Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a motion to split the item to hold a public hearing on having building height being measured from original grade as opposed to finished grade while allowing staff to work on other proposed changes. #76-24 Discussion and possible ordinance amendment to deal with grade changes created during construction causing stormwater runoff on neighboring properties. Chair's Note: Discussion regarding the following two items will be limited to informing Councilors that a discussion will be held at the June 10 meeting regarding potential amendments to the zoning ordinance. #85-24 Request for discussion and possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes. #41-24 Amend the setbacks in the MR zones to encourage preservation of existing buildings. Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a motion of No Action Necessary (NAN) on the following item. #182-24 Request for discussion and possible amendments to allow for-profit schools by-right. Contact Zachery LeMel at zlemel@newtonma.gov
• Auburndale Historic District Commission: On Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission will meet via Zoom. To join this meeting, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/85646021976 or dial +13017158592,,85646021976#. The following items will be discussed: 360 Central St — request to repave driveway and add cobblestone apron and borders. The project is being coordinated with 366 Central St; 366 Central St — request to expand and repave driveway and add cobblestone apron and borders. The project is being coordinated with 360 Central St; 348 Central St — request to install fence to screen heat pumps on the right side of the house; 32 Hancock St — request to build rear addition; 305 Central St — request for Certificate of Appropriateness to remediate work done to install a gravel parking area, masonry block barrier, and granite posts without Commission approval; 228 Grove St — request to add second story to right side bump out. Administrative discussion will include meeting minutes. Contact Barbara Kurze at bkurze@newtonma.gov
• Community Preservation Committee: On Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission will meet via Zoom. To join this meeting, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/86524359427 or dial +16469313860,,86524359427#. The following items will be discussed: The final report for the Gath Pool project. Contact Mollie Hutchings at mhutchings@newtonma.gov 
• Economic Development Commission: On Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission will meet in Room 204 and virtually via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/83515282108 or dial +13092053325,,83515282108#. First on the agenda is guest speaker Meryl Kessler, chair of Newton Community Pride, who will present on efforts to create a cultural district in Newton. Other topics include approval of April meeting minutes, updates from City staff and from EDC subgroups on economic strategy, business listings, and rDNA permitting. Contact John Sisson at jsisson@newtonma.gov
• Zoning Board of Appeals: On Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Board will meet in the City Council Chamber (Room 207) and virtually via Zoom. To join this meeting via Zoom, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/84156100336 or dial +13092053325,,84156100336#. Agenda items include: 1. #08-23 41 TusNua LLC, requesting a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 16-unit residential development on a 25,902 square foot lot located at 41 Washington Street within a Single-Residence 3 (SR-3) zoning district. The proposed development would consist of reconfiguring the existing dwelling and constructing an addition. The proposal includes 4 affordable units. Contact Brenda Belsanti at bbelsanti@newtonma.gov
• Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission: On Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. the Commission will meet via Zoom. To join this meeting, click https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/88335246331 or dial +16469313860,,88335246331#. The following items will be discussed: 8 Lawrence Rd— request to replace existing fence; 101 Old Orchard Rd — request to change front door paint color; 37 Suffolk Rd— request to install generator; 46 Woodman Rd — request for final project approval for the chimney, rear balustrade, and columns; Administrative discussion will include meeting minutes. Contact Barbara Kurze at bkurze@newtonma.gov