Mr. Boardman

“Chair Boardman asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Boardman gave a presentation on Article 36.”

“Chair Boardman asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Chair Boardman asked for public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman moved to grant with waivers the Definitive Subdivision Plan application of 874 Barretts Mill Road LLC for improvement of a new roadway and for the creation of 4 new building lots at 874 Barretts Mill Road (Parcel # 1994) pursuant to the Board's decision and conditions as amended and authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk or Town Planner to sign on behalf of the Board.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion and the motion passed (4-0).”

“Mr. Boardman moved to continue the Definitive Subdivision Plan application of 874 Barretts Mill Road LLC for improvement of a new roadway and for the creation of 4 new building lots at 874 Barretts Mill Road (Parcel # 1994) to the January 20, 2026 meeting at 7:05 pm.”

“Mr. Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman moved to endorse the plan as approval not required because both lots have adequate frontage and area on the public way and authorize the Town Planner to sign the plan.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman moved to continue the Definitive Subdivision Plan application of 874 Barretts Mill Road LLC for improvement of a new roadway and for the creation of 4 new building lots at 874 Barretts Mill Road (Parcel # 1994) to the December 9, 2025 meeting at 7:00 pm.”

“Mr. Boardman moved to release Lot 4, 29 Saddle Road, and Lot 5, 30 Harness Lane of the definitive subdivision Plan 80X, and 1053 Main Street in Concord, Massachusetts, from a restricted covenant between the Town of Concord, EMS Property Holdings LLC, and Needham Bank, dated August 14, 2024 and recorded the Middlesex Registry of Deeds in Book 83126, page 24, and authorized the Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to sign the release.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman commented that applications for the next CPA funding cycle are due in September.”

“Mr. Boardman moved to endorse the Approval Not Required Plan prepared by David E. Ross Associates, Inc., titled "Plan of Land in Concord, Mass prepared for Charles L. & Deborah R. Farnsworth" dated August, 2025, because the plan is not a "subdivision" because it shows a proposed conveyance which changes the size and shape of the lots in such a manner that frontage is not affected and to authorize the Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to endorse the Plan.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion and the motion passed (6-0).”

“Mr. Boardman moved to grant the requested waivers and approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Bentley Building Corp at 4B Garrison Road and 65X Bedford Street, as presented, subject to conditions outlined in the Senior Planner's report and the additional requirement that the applicant submit final NHESP determinations and restriction boundaries with the definitive plan.”

“Chair Boardman opened the public hearing.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman asked for comments from the public.”

“Chair Boardman asked for comments from the public.”

“assigned the Community Preservation Committee to Mr. Boardman”

“assigned the Community Preservation Committee to Mr. Boardman”

“Chair Boardman commented that only zoning or overlay districts have been established”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the definitive subdivision plan public hearing”

“Chari Boardman opened the meeting for public comment.”

“Chair Boardman stated that they would hear comments and questions at the public information session on June 17th.”

“Chair Boardman commented”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Mr. Boardman gave a presentation on Article 39.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Mr. Boardman went through the presentation for Article 39 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Unit and the Board suggested various changes to clarify the presentation.”

“Chair Boardman opened the definitive subdivision plan public hearing”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the definitive subdivision plan public hearing”

“Mr. Boardman will present the Additional Dwelling Unit article”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman acknowledged the receipt of letters commenting on three of the warrant articles.”

“Chair Boardman acknowledged the receipt of letters commenting on three of the warrant articles.”

“Chair Boardman acknowledged the receipt of letters commenting on three of the warrant articles.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the hearing up for public comment. He acknowledged the receipt of several comment letters.”

“Chair Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the Public Hearing”

“Chair Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting up for public comment.”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting up for public comment and there was none.”

“Chair Boardman moved to approve the minutes”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting up for public comment and there was none.”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting up for public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman commented that the Applicant has addressed all of the issues and concerns raised by Town Staff and the outside consultant and received approval from the Natural Resources Commission.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting for public comment”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting for public comment”

“Chair Boardman acknowledged the recurring suggestion to pause Planning Board efforts until other town projects progress. He explained that such an approach is unrealistic given the Board's independent responsibilities and priorities. While the Planning Board is not directly involved in many other town initiatives, it will continue advancing its work. He emphasized that decisions will ultimately rest with Town Meeting, where residents can approve or reject the Board's proposals.”

“Chair Boardman joined the meeting.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman stated that there are several zoning bylaw amendments that are administrative in nature that they are proposing to evaluate and bring to Town Meeting.”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting for general public comment and there was none.”

“Mr. Boardman the 2220 Main Street Advisory Task Force”

“Mr. Boardman opened the meeting and asked for a roll call”

“Chair Boardman gave a brief introduction on the purpose of the joint meeting to go over goals and projects for the upcoming year and figure out areas of improvement between the two committees. He also talked about updating the West Concord Advisory Committee (WCAC) charge to be less specific and restrictive.”

“Chair Boardman acknowledged that the Board received a public comment letter regarding the proposed goals.”

“Chair Boardman moved to accept the final draft of the 2024-2025 Goals & Projects Memo and send it to the Select Board.”

“Chair Boardman opened the meeting for public comment”

“Chair Boardman opened the discussion up for public comment.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman gave a presentation on Article 35.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion and the motion passed (6-0) by roll call vote.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman thought all the items noted by the Town Planner are things the Board has criticized in the past and thinks it would be logical to make it the Board’s position to the Select Board.”

“Mr. Boardman felt that this amendment was a good way to ease into adding more housing without changing everything all at once. He noted that the City of Minneapolis eliminated single family housing and allowed 2–3 family dwellings by-right and thought extending two-family to Residence B is a good step for Concord.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman moved to continue the application for the Definitive Subdivision Plan application of EMS Development for improvement of a new roadway and for the creation of 4 new building lots at 80X and 1053 Main Street (Parcels # 3730 & 3734) to the November 14th meeting.”

“Mr. Boardman will attend the next Chairs Breakfast.”

“Mr. Boardman: Two‑family Dwelling Requirements Updates”

“Mr. Boardman: Two‑family Dwelling Requirements Updates”

“Mr. Boardman: Two‑family Dwelling Requirements Updates”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman stated that the original maps created were not planning maps. They were system calibration maps to be used as a starting point to try to determine how wide an area would be included. The original maps do not represent any plan and were removed from the website because they were confusing.”

“Mr. Boardman moved to recommend the application of Concord Center for the Visual Arts, for a Special Permit with Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Sections 7.1.3, 7.7.2.12, 11.6, and 11.8 to demolish the existing Coleman Gallery and construct a 2,593 sq. ft. addition to an existing 7,349 sq. ft. non‐conforming structure and relief from parking at 37 Lexington Road (Parcel # 0015).”

“Mr. Boardman voiced his concerns over the volume of proposed parking and wondered if it was required or justified.”

“Ms. Boardman moved to approve the 2023–2024 Planning Board Liaison and Designee Assignments.”

“Mr. Boardman asked to clarify that there were no firm plans to construct any units.”

“Mr. Boardman made a motion to grant the application of Bentley Building Corp. to create driveway access through an existing stonewall at 1134 Monument Street, (Parcel # 1371‐4‐1) subject to minor edits and conditions of approval and conditions.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman asked for clarification on the parking lot reconfiguration and the reduction in parking spaces.”

“Mr. Boardman commented that the Community Preservation Committee is finalizing their warrant article for Town Meeting recommending funds for applications received.”

“Mr. Boardman commented that the Community Preservation Committee is finalizing their warrant article for Town Meeting recommending funds for applications received.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the Motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman gave an update on CPA projects which are moving forward in the process.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman stated that he had reservations about taking street parking away from library patrons but is generally in favor of reducing impervious parking.”

“Mr. Boardman stated that he appreciated that renderings show the topography.”

“Mr. Boardman asked whether this would need approval from the Town of Acton”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman moved that the Board approve the minutes as amended.”

“Mr. Boardman requested”

“Mr. Boardman noted that the CPC would be having their second information session on August 16th”

“Mr. Boardman moved to endorse the plan”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“Mr. Boardman moved to endorse the Plan”

“Mr. Boardman moved to authorize the Chair, Vice‐Chair, Clerk, DPLM Director and Town Planner to execute, certify, and endorse approval of plans presented to the Board pursuant to Chapter 41 and related certificates, releases, and other instruments and to authorize any of said persons to act alone under this authority.”

“Mr. Boardman ‐ Community Preservation Committee”

“Mr. Boardman moved to continue the public hearing to 7:00 p.m. on June 28th”

“seconded by Mr. Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion”

“The motion was seconded by Mr. Boardman”

“Mr. Boardman seconded the motion.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman, landscaping and fencing”

“Mr. Boardman brought up his concerns about the intent and potential effectiveness of the Bylaw.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman, yes”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman seconded.”

“Mr. Boardman, yes”

“Mr. Boardman wondered if the Town has the authority to enact green zoning bylaws and regulate green requirements concerning building materials.”

“Mr. Boardman seconded”

“Mr. Boardman asked if the motion should mention that the minutes are not for release yet.”

“Mr. Boardman, yes”

“Mr. Boardman asked about the closeness between the proposed new home and existing homes on Commonwealth Avenue.”

“Mr. Boardman moved”

“Mr. Boardman reported that he attended WCAC's presentation of the Preamble.”

“Mr. Boardman, yes”

“Mr. Boardman had a question about the existing law and the 1913 plan.”

“Mr. Boardman also asked for clarification on the intent of the applicant's request.”

“Mr. Boardman moved”

“Mr. Boardman said that the West Concord Advisory Committee meeting was cancelled, and he had no update.”

“Mr. Boardman moved that the Board adopt the goals as edited and [direct the Town Planner to] forward the final version to the Select Board and Town Manager.”

“Mr. Boardman, yes”

“Mr. Ainslie presented the application and plans explaining that intent is to add a pool, decking, and patio to the existing home at 245 Park Lane.”

“Mr. Boardman stated that he has potential conflict of interest due to his child attending CCC. He recused himself by turning off his computer's microphone and camera and did not participate in this discussion.”

“Mr. Boardman returned”

“Mr. Boardman, West Concord Advisory Committee (WCAC)”