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Delanson Circle, Weston Road non-40B condo projects move forward

April 25, 2019 by Bob Brown 3 Comments

The developer of two formerly 40B proposals at Delanson Circle (near the Wellesley Square commuter rail station) and Weston Road (near the community gardens) has scaled back those plans significantly through negotiations with the town and neighbors, and the Board of Selectmen this week approved an agreement to go forward with the projects.

Because Victor Sheen‘s projects are no longer classified as 40Bs, however, a more complex set of additional approvals will be required, including at the Special Town Meeting in May, plus the Design Review Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. 40B projects give developers leeway about adhering to town zoning bylaws in exchange for a certain amount of relatively affordable units, and once they get through the initial gauntlet of approvals, a comprehensive permit smooths the development process. Developers pounced on Wellesley in recent years to exploit the 40B rules because the town lacked a state-required percentage of affordable units — something Wellesley has tried to address via a housing production plan.

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The Delanson Circle project, dubbed Wellesley Crossing, now also includes parts of adjacent Hollis Street in the wake of property purchases there. Overall, this project that first came across the town’s radar in 2017 has shrunk from a proposed 95 units to 35 with no more than 75 bedrooms on Delanson, plus 4 affordable condo units at 12-18 Hollis Street. The original plans would have resulted in 155 bedrooms.

The main Wellesley Crossing complex will consist of 3 stories, plus underground garage. The max height will be 36 feet, matching the residential limit.

The 148 Weston Road project has shrunk from an initial 55-unit 40B project to a non-40B project with 25 condos. The Wellesley Park developer has also reached a life estate agreement to buy adjacent 140 Weston Road, which will become part of the project (for 2 affordable units) once the current owner vacates the home. Like the Delanson Circle project, Wellesley Park will be 3 stories, with an underground garage.

You can view the Wellesley Board of Selectmen’s discussion on the development agreements in this Wellesley Public Media recording, starting at about the 30-minute mark.

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  1. Very concerned resident says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    25 condominiums on Weston Rd…what??!! Did I read that correctly? If so it is time to sell and move to the east side of town. Traffic Armageddon coming to Weston at Linden/Central st.
    In all seriousness, it’s hard to believe that this is actually happening. What are these developers doing to get these projects approved? Dropping bags of cash on planning board members front porches?

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  2. Sarah says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Charlie’s, I believe you mean “kidding me” ? If so I agree, this seems like a sick joke. Who is in charge here?!! These projects are a crime against current residents. The traffic in this town is already a major nightmare.

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  3. Charles says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    My god, are you kids me!! These projects are still WAY too big for these locations. The intersection at Weston and Linden already backs up to Route 9 at rush hour. Planning board please please please do NOT let these projects move forward. They are truly NOT in the best interest of residents!!!

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