New Developments

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

Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (CC&F)  are planning 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 at 331 Concord Ave. 

CC&F has indicated that they plan to break ground in March/April 2026.  The project originally slated for 200 housing units will be reduced to 187 units and will be updated with two larger internal courtyards instead of three smaller courtyards. Revised plans have been submitted to the Planning Board (accessed here) and a public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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

Regarding construction/blasting/traffic communications on this project, CC&F will notify all abutters within 300 ft, the SLCA Board and all other residents who have inquired regarding the project.  Both email and letters will be used as the mode of communications. SLCA will forward these communications to SLCA members and to abutters between 300 and 500 ft, including the gas station and daycare.  SLCA has requested that CC&F extend their notification timing ahead of blasting operations.  

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

Past proceedings

CC&F 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.

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.

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

Morgan Point LLC are planning a multifamily residential development 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 8 townhouse-style units over three buildings.  

The first public hearing was on May 7, 2025.  The recording is available here (starts at 02:11:15).

The second public hearing was on August 13, 2025.  The recording is available here (starts at 00:14:30).

The next public hearing will be held on Thursday September 25, 2025 at 6 pm.  The Zoom link can be found here.

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. 

Application materials may be viewed online at https://lexingtonma.portal.opengov.com/records/99902.

• The first public hearing was on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The recording is available here (starts at 00:02:40).

• The final public hearing was on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.  The recording is available here (starts at 00:02:40).

The project was approved by the Planning Board at its May 7, 2025 meeting.  The final decision and findings are here.

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

Neighborhood Efforts

New Activity at Takeda

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Project 

1. Timeline: August 2025 to May 2026

2. Details: As part of net zero carbon goals and energy efficiency, Takeda will be installing ground source heat pumps and a solar car port canopy in the parking lot of 125 Spring St. There will also be repaving efforts around the campus throughout this period.

3. Impact: There is no expected impact to residents during this time frame. All machinery will operate in the confines of the Lexington noise ordinance by laws.

Permit record here.