Another 100 Weld Street Public Meeting 10/05
The BRA has scheduled another public meeting on the 100 Weld Street proposal (former Weld American gas station site).
Monday, Oct. 5th, 6:30 pm at the Roche Community Center, 1716 Centre Street in West Roxbury.
The proponent is expected to present a revised proposal based on public comments and community feedback submitted to the BRA.
Please note the location change from prior meetings, this is at the Roche Center and NOT at the police station.
100 Weld Street Development Update
BRA project manager Chris Tracy sent the following message yesterday regarding the 100 Weld St development proposal:
Hello All,
Thank you for your participation in the BRA process on the proposal at 100 Weld St thus far. I am writing to notify you that this proposal will not be presented at the BRA Board of Directors meeting this Thursday (9/17).
Based on the dialogue at our public meeting on August 27 and the public comments received by the BRA we have asked the proponent to consider this feedback and respond accordingly. In particular, the BRA has heard from the community that the size and massing of the proposal is too large, therefore, we’ve asked the proponent to reconsider the size and massing of the building.
I will be in touch when next steps are determined, if you have any questions in the meantime please don’t hesitate to ask. The link below can provide you with all of the project information.
Best,
-Chris
http://www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org/…/d…/100-weld-st
Christopher Tracy
Project Manager
Boston Redevelopment Authority
1 City Hall Sq
Boston MA 02201
617-918-4259
Age-Friendly Boston Roslindale Listening Session 09/17
The City of Boston’s initiative Age-Friendly Boston is hosting a listening session in Roslindale on Thursday, Sept 17th from 5:30-7 pm at the Roslindale Branch Library. Residents are invited to provide feedback and input.
Age-Friendly Boston is a project that challenges the city’s public agencies, businesses, cultural, educational, and religious institutions and community groups to consider how changes to policy and practice can enhance the quality of life for residents as we age.
Learn more: agefriendlyboston.wordpress.com/
LANA September Meeting – 09/14
The next meeting of the LANA Board is this Monday, September 14, 2015. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm at the Longfellow House, 885 South Street, Roslindale.
District 5 City Councilor Tim McCarthy will be our guest. Please join us!
Reminder: BRA Community Meeting – 100 Weld St – Tomorrow 08/27
Friendly reminder: The BRA community meeting on the 100 Weld Street (Weld American parcel) condominium development is tomorrow evening, Thursday August 27th at 6:30 pm at the Area E-5 police station.
More information on the proposal can be found on previous posts on the LANA website.
Community Meeting – 100 Weld Street (Weld American) – Thurs, 08/27
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has announced a community meeting for the proposal at 100 Weld Street, the old Weld American property at the corner of Weld and Centre Street.
When: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 6:30 pm
Where: Area E-5 Boston Police Station, 1708 Centre St., West Roxbury
The proponent Horizon Development LLC has officially filed the proposal with the BRA. The proposal calls for a 4-story, building comprised of 17 residential condominium units. The condominiums will be on floors 2-4. The first floor of the building will have enclosed parking, a multi-purpose room for residents, and storage space. The building will have 29 parking spots – 18 enclosed on the first floor and an additional 11 spaces outside the building on site. This proposal is what was presented at the previously-held second community meeting with some modifications.
The official BRA period for Article 80 Small Project review public comment has begun and will run until Thursday, September 10th. Comments on the proposal must be submitted by that date to Christoper Tracy, Project Manager, Boston Redevelopment Authority, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201 or via email at christopher.tracy@boston.gov. Mr. Tracy may also be reached at 617-918-4259. The BRA has stated they understand the end of August is not an ideal time for public meetings but they are bound to host a community meeting within thirty days of project submission. It remains possible the date for public comment will be extended, but please get your comments in by Sept. 10th just in case.
Please note that the city has determined that this project meets all zoning code requirements for the site and is not requiring the proponents to seek any zoning relief or variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The proposal (pdf) may be viewed here. More information can also be found on the BRA’s website on the project.
Traffic Light at Walworth/South/Congreve St
Update: the new fixture being installed at the Walworth/South/Congreve St intersection next to Fallon Field is going to be a traffic light. The contractor is supposed to clean up the debris left there asap after some residents rightfully complained. There have been some issues with the ledge in that spot, so construction and installation is expected to finish by the end of August. Thanks to BTD and Councilor Matt O’Malley’s office for the update.
LANA Meeting 07/13
The next LANA meeting is this coming Monday, July 13, 2015. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm at the Longfellow House, 885 South Street.
Presentations will be given on multiple zoning issues including:
– 1452 Centre St – gas station seeking variance to sell 1-2 used cars on lot
– 168 Walter St – seeking variance to add dormer and renovate 3rd floor bathroom
– 874-878 South St – presenting proposal to demolish existing commercial and residential buildings to construct 4-story, 15-unit residential building with 15 parking spaces.
All LANA meetings are open to the public and neighbors are encouraged to attend. The LANA board will also discuss board matters and neighborhood issues following the above presentations.
Also please consider becoming a LANA member or renewing your annual membership for only $10 to support our efforts on behalf of the neighborhood. Checks can be brought to the meeting or please contact us separately. Thank you!
4th Fallon Field Playground Meeting – 06/25
The City of Boston Parks Department is hosting a fourth community meeting about the proposed redesign of the Fallon Field playground.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway
6:30 pm
For more information on the process to date and thoughts from community members, check out roslindaleplaygrounds.org.
LANA Annual Meeting – Monday 06/08
The LANA annual meeting is coming up! Please join us if you are interested in serving on the LANA board. We will have board elections at this meeting and encourage new board members!
LANA Annual Meeting
Monday, June 8, 2015
7:00 pm
Longfellow House, 885 South Street, Roslindale
Please note the 7:00 pm start time, different than the usual 7:30 start time for board meetings.
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