Ms. Flanagan

“Ms. Flanagan gave a presentation on Article 35.”

“The Vice Chair, Ms. Flanagan, opened the meeting at 7:00 pm.”

“Ms. Flanagan opened the meeting for Public Comment and there was none.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting as amended.”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 and November 18, 2025 meetings as drafted.”

“Ms. Flanagan”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2025, meeting as amended.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to continue the public hearing for 874 Barretts Mill Road to August 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.”

“Ms. Flanagan made a motion to approve and adopt the Planning Board 2025-2026 Goals & Projects Memo with the alterations, edits and amendments discussed during the meeting.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 2025, as amended.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve minutes of April 9, 2025, and April 29, 2025, as amended.”

“Ms. Flanagan made a motion to authorize the Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, or Town Planner to execute and certify plans, certificates, and releases pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 41.”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion and the motion passed (7-0).”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit dated April 15, 2025, in the amount of $42,813.08 and release Lot 5B, 50 Sunnyside Lane, from the Restrictive Covenant and authorize the Town Planner to sign the lot release on behalf of the Board.”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan gave a presentation on Article 42.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to continue the Definitive Subdivision Plan application”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes”

“Ms. Flanagan will present the Sign Bylaw article”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to recommend that the Board of Appeals grant the application of Taurus Investment Holdings & CD 211 Property LLC (Applicant/Owner) for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Sections 7.2 (Floodplain Cons. Dist.), 7.7 (Parking Relief & Joint Parking), 11.6 (Special Permit) and 11.8 (Site Plan Review) at 300-310 Baker Ave (Parcel # 3794-1) based on the Board's letter dated January 8, 2025 as amended at this meeting.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to recommend that the Board of Appeals grant the application of Taurus Investment Holdings & CD 211 Property LLC (Applicant/Owner) for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Sections 7.2 (Floodplain Cons. Dist.), 7.7 (Parking Relief & Joint Parking), 11.6 (Special Permit) and 11.8 (Site Plan Review) at 300-310 Baker Ave (Parcel # 3794-1) based on the Board's letter dated January 8, 2025 as amended at this meeting.”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting as submitted.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to continue the public hearing of the MBTA Communities Zoning Site Plan Rules & Regulations to the December 17, 2024 meeting.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 and August 27, 2024 meetings as submitted.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to adopt the recommendation for the application of Middlesex School for a Special Permit and Site Plan Review under Zoning Bylaw Section 6.2.11, 11.6 and 11.8 for a new athletics practice facility with a height waiver to 72 ft. 9 inches at 1400 Lowell Road (Parcel # 1533) based on the discussion and edits made this evening.”

“Ms. Flanagan voiced her concerns about this business and whether it would help to preserve the small-town character of Concord Center.”

“with Ms. Flanagan voting in opposition”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to continue the application of Bank of America to increase the number of exterior light fixture by more than 10% at 52 Main Street (Parcel # 1699) to the July 16, 2024 meeting at 7:00 pm.”

“Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2024 and June 4, 2024 meetings.”

“Ms. Flanagan reminded the Board that the quarterly Housing Roundtable will be held on Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00 pm.”

“Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion”

“Ms. Flanagan felt that a much more comprehensive and strategic review needed to be done and did not think the Town Planner had the time or bandwidth to make this happen for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.”

“Ms. Flanagan asked whether the project was going to be pet-friendly and how that would be accommodated.”

“Ms. Flanagan expressed skepticism about some of the proposed policy changes being significant roadblocks to people's participation”

“Ms. Flanagan: Site Plan Rules & Regulations Updates”

“Ms. Flanagan: Site Plan Rules & Regulations Updates”

“Ms. Flanagan: Site Plan Rules & Regulations Updates”

“The Chair opened the public hearing”

“The Chair moved to continue the public hearing”

“The Chair noted that this is likely not pertinent to be included in Scenic Roads Rules & Regulations.”

“Ms. Flanagan asked whether, if the waivers were not granted, it would reduce the lot sizes to under the 10,000 sq. ft. minimum.”

“Ms. Flanagan stated that she was able to attend the site visit conducted by MassHousing and that concerns were raised about the environmental impact of tree removal, parking, and the traffic impact at the intersection of Main Street and Baker Avenue. She stated that this location could be walkable to the West Concord train station, shopping district, and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, and also noted that a playground onsite would be a great amenity.”