Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Newton, MA
- Meeting Date
- February 23, 2026
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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HIS HONOR THE MAYOR requesting discussion and amendments to Section 1.5.1.B, Two-Family, Detached of Chapter 30, Zoning.
Discussion and Possible Amendment to Change Effective Date of the 60% Facade Build Out
COUNCILORS ALBRIGHT, KELLEY, KRINTZMAN, GREENBERG, and ROCHE requesting a discussion and potential amendment to Ch 30, Zoning that would change in the effective date of the 60% façade ordinance from March 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026. A delay in the effective date will allow more projects to finish the multi-faceted, time-consuming review process and avoid disruption as well as increased mid-review additional costs when changes to the City zoning ordinances are implemented (180 days: 08/17/2026).
Request for discussion and possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes
COUNCILORS BAKER, WRIGHT, OLIVER, MALAKIE, FARRELL, GETZ, and KALIS requesting a discussion and possible amendments to Chapter 30 Zoning or other City Ordinances to enhance the preservation of existing homes over their replacement by larger and more expensive structures (180 Days: 07/19/2026). Action: Held 8-0 on 1/26/26
Reappointment of Councilor Albright to the Newton Affordable Housing Trust Fund
PRESIDENT OLIVER reappointing Councilor Susan Albright, 1075 Commonwealth Ave, Newton as a member of the Newton Affordable Housing Trust for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2027 (60 days: 04/18/2026).