The board approved two commercial projects with conditions: a gaming and drinking establishment at 355 Huguenot Street with refuse relocation and security requirements, and a restaurant at 72 Centre Avenue operating as two separate fire zones to avoid sprinklers. A three-unit townhouse development at 516 Pelham Road also advanced, pending revisions to floor plans for better accessibility and bathroom design. One administrative amendment on drainage at 99 Wilmot and 97 Beverly Road was approved quickly.
Meeting outcomes
- 355 Huguenot Street gaming venue approved 5-0 with refuse moved indoors, private security during hours, age-restricted wristbands for underage patrons, and hours set Monday–Thursday 11AM–11PM, Friday–Saturday 10AM–2AM, Sunday 10AM–10PM; applicant must coordinate curb cut with DPW for deliveries.
- 72 Centre Avenue restaurant approved with two fire areas (A and B) that cannot be occupied simultaneously, Fire Area B limited to 49 occupants to avoid sprinkler requirement, two fireproof doors with fusible links between spaces, and sound insulation on left ceiling for residents above.
- 516 Pelham Road three-unit townhouse development approved with 14 conditions including green roof and solar panels; board asked applicant to revise floor plans for adaptive accessibility (grab bars, clearances) and replace carriage-house garage doors with modern panels before —developer agreed to work with Building Department on usable bathroom and closet dimensions.
- 99 Wilmot Road and 97 Beverly Road administrative amendment approved for drainage revision: common driveway redesigned to include four rain gardens instead of concrete, with shared maintenance agreement among three properties.