New Developments

1. Development Proposal at (329 and) 331 Concord Ave.

Cabot, Cabot & Forbes has submitted a mixed-use plan, with both commercial and residential uses under §135-7.5 [Village & Multi-Family Overlay Districts] the Zoning Bylaw to the Planning Board.

The application is for a mixed-use development containing ~3,670 SF commercial space and 200 dwelling units with 255 off-street parking spaces, landscaping, and stormwater management improvements. The project is located at 329 & 331 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA also known as Map 10, Lots 31 A, 31B, 31 C and Map 9, Lot 11B in the RO (One Family) and VO (Village Overlay) zoning districts.

Cabot, Cabot & Forbes hosted a community meeting on June 6, 2024 and SLCA hosted one for the developer on June 19, 2024.  Here are the plans that were shared at those community meetings.

• The first public hearing was on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.  The recording is available here (starting at 0:05:00).

• The second public hearing was on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The recording is available here (starting at 0:16:15).

• The third public hearing  was on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The recording is available here (starting at 0:26:30).

Application materials may be viewed at: https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/91785.

Any written comments are encouraged to be sent to planning@lexingtonma.gov and PlanningBoard@lexingtonma.gov.

The SLCA Board has shared this letter with the developer, Planning Board and Planning Dept. staff on August 22, 2024.

The SLCA Board has shared this letter with the developer, Planning Board and Planning Dept. staff on November 20, 2024.

The project was approved by the Planning Board at its November 20, 2024 meeting.  The recording is available here (starting at 00:02:40).  The final decision and findings are here.

The SLCA Board has shared this letter with the developer and Planning Dept. staff on April 22, 2025.

There was a Request for Determination of Applicability of the Lexington Wetland Protection Code (Ch. 130) for the proposed development at 329-331 Concord Ave brought to the Conservation Commission on Monday, November 4, 2024.  This is for the overflow drain connection into the municipal separate sewer system from the new on-side stormwater management systems associated with the proposed development.  The Commission determined there was no applicability. The application and materials are here and the recording is available here (starting at 01:10:00).

2. Multifamily Residential Development Proposal at 5-7 Piper Rd

Morgan Point LLC has submitted a multifamily residential plan under §135-7.5 [Village & Multi-Family Overlay Districts] and 9.5 [Site Plan Review] of the Zoning Bylaw and Article VI of §181-71 Stormwater Management Regulations.  

The proposal is for 46 dwelling units in two buildings with underground parking, landscaping, and stormwater improvements. The property is located at 5-7 Piper Road, Lexington, MA also known as Map 10, Lots 58A and 59A in the RO (One Family) and VO (Village Overlay) zoning districts. 

• The first public hearing was on May 22, 2024. The recording is available here (starts at 00:11:30).

• The second public hearing was on August 14, 2024.  A number of changes to the development was presented, including lowering the total number of units from 59 to 46 and reducing the parking spaces.  The presentation is here. The recording is available here (starts at 01:16:00).

• A third public hearing was on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  The recording is available here (starts at 00:18:00).

All application materials may be viewed at: https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/88884

The project was approved by the Planning Board at its October 9, 2024 meeting.  The recording is available here (starting at 0:03:30).

3. Small Multifamily Residential Development Proposal at 952 Waltham St.

The owner of 952 Waltham St has submitted a proposal for a small multifamily development  in the Village Overlay District. It will consist of 9 townhouse-style units of about 2100 sf each over three buildings.  

The first public hearing before the Planning Board has been scheduled for March 27, 2025, however the owner has requested a continuance until May 7.

Any written comments are encouraged to be sent to planning@lexingtonma.gov and PlanningBoard@lexingtonma.gov.

All application materials may be viewed at: https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/101348

4. other MBTA Developments near South Lexington

407 Waltham Street owner (Nature’s Way Cleaners, Keys for Kids, Breugger’s Bagels, Tricon Sports) has filed a placeholder subdivision plan to freeze current zoning for eight years. 

419 - 439 Marrett Road owner (Historic house, Bread store and Nursery School, and Single family house) has filed a placeholder subdivision plan to freeze current zoning for eight years. 

5. Special Permit - Educational Use

166 Spring Street (single family house at corner of Concord Ave and Spring Street). The Muslim American Community Center application is to expand and convert the existing dwelling into a religious center with worship and study areas with Limited Site Plan Review on dimensional limitations. The Planning Board public hearing is continuing on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

More details on all projects can be found at:  https://www.lexingtonma.gov/932/Current-Projects 

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