Planning board endorses two A&R plans for recording

The Woburn Planning Board on May 14 endorsed two A&R plans and granted a requested waiver for one of the plans, actions limited to endorsement for recording and not a determination on zoning compliance.

Attorney James Giuliano said the A&R plan for 1113 Richmond Avenue cleared Land Court review after an extended delay and divides the property into three lots, each with Richmond frontage. Planning staff recommended endorsement, noting the endorsement is for recording purposes only and that any zoning violations would remain within the building commissioner’s enforcement jurisdiction. The board approved the endorsement by voice vote (transcript recorded vote language as '6 0 carries').

Joseph Taube of Rubin and Redmond presented an updated A&R plan for 216 New Boston Street and 225 Merrimack Street; the revision adds a small parcel omitted from the 2022 record and shows three easement areas on Lot 70. Staff recommended endorsement and a waiver for plan scale; the board granted the waiver and endorsed the plan (transcript recorded as '6 0 carries').

Board members and staff reiterated that A&R endorsements allow plans to be recorded at the registry of deeds; any potential zoning violations, building setbacks, or structures (including an on-site shed noted in staff comments) will be handled through permitting or enforcement by other city offices.