June 2025

Tentative Agenda

AGENDA June 12, 2025 7:30pm

Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86847520630?pwd=aHVQN2g2VUoweVVqeUgxU0JSSStCQT09

Meeting ID: 868 4752 0630 Passcode: 700015

I.  Opening (15’)

1. Confirmation of quorum

II. Discussion Items (30’)

1. Presentation of renovation plans for Historic Staples-Craft -Wiswall Farmhouse for Suzuki Music school – Sachiko Isihara, Executive Director - Suzuki Music School, Katie Whewell - Chief Planner Newton Planning Department
   1. The Suzuki School is proposing a 2,000 square foot addition at the rear of the existing building on site. The addition will include new classroom space for both the pre-school and music school, and the construction of a vertical lift to increase accessibility in the building.  The scope of work has already been reviewed and granted a certificate of appropriateness by the Historic Commission, as the building is on the National Register and is a Local Landmark.  The project requires Dover waivers to decrease nonconforming open space, to allow two free-standing signs, and to allow a transformer in the front setback.

III. Community and Administrative Items (5’)

1. Issues from the Community
2. Treasurer’s Report

IV. New Business (5’)

 Please note: Agenda order and discussion length is at the President’s discretion.