• Contact Us
  • Events calendar
Entering Swellesley
Pinnacle, Wellesley

The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

  • Advertise
  • Business index
  • Contribute
  • Wellesley Square
  • Private schools
  • Camp
  • Eat
  • Schools
  • Top 10 things to do
  • Embracing diversity
  • Kids
  • About us
  • Events
  • Natick Report
  • COVID-19
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Athlete of the Week
  • Seniors
Needham Bank, Wellesley
Write Ahead, Wellesley

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.

Delanson Circle, Wellesley
Delanson Circle

 

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.

CALLING ALL DEVELOPERS: We know you love investing in Wellesley. Here’s how to Advertise and/or Donate to support our independent journalism venture

print

Share

Filed Under: Real estate

Comments

  1. 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!!!

    Reply
  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.

    Reply
  3. 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?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You have to agree to the comment policy.

Linden Square, Wellesley
Dedham Country Day School

Tip us off…

Please send tips, photos, ideas to [email protected]

 

Advertisements

Wellesley Square
Wellesley, Jesamondo
Edge on Science
Sexton test prep
Feldman Law
Fay School, Southborough
Wellesley Theatre Project
Volvo
Cheesy Street Grill
Admit Fit, Wellesley
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
Never miss a post with our free daily Swellesley Report email
Name: 
Your email address:*
Please wait...
Please enter all required fields Click to hide
Correct invalid entries Click to hide

You can subscribe for free, though we appreciate any contribution that supports our independent journalism.

Click on Entering Natick sign to read our Natick Report

Entering Natick road sign

Most Read Posts

  • Wellesley Business Buzz: Merchants raise 'Parking, parking, parking' concerns in Wellesley Square; Lockheart Restaurant sign goes up
  • Wellesley public works taking fresh look at RDF give-and-take area
  • You might wanna sit down before you open that Wellesley tax bill
  • Wellesley Select Board office hours
  • Wellesley book news: Couple takes part in Nantucket Book Fair; Journalists coming to town to tout books

Upcoming Events

Jul 6
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Open House at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Jul 16
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wellesley Square July Jubilation Sidewalk Sale

Jul 19
8:00 am - 9:00 am

Fay School admission information session

Jul 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tour at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network

Aug 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Fay School admission information session

View Calendar

Popular pages

  • Wellesley’s 7 official scenic roads

Recent Comments

  • J. Staffier on Supporters gather to wish all the best to retiring asst. fire chief Jeff Peterson
  • Dennis McCormick on Wellesley public works taking fresh look at RDF give-and-take area
  • Mary Bowers on Supporters gather to wish all the best to retiring asst. fire chief Jeff Peterson
  • Ian on Wellesley Business Buzz: Merchants raise ‘Parking, parking, parking’ concerns in Wellesley Square; Lockheart Restaurant sign goes up
  • Katalin on Wellesley public works taking fresh look at RDF give-and-take area

Links we like

  • Great Runs
  • Jack Sanford: Wellesley's Major League Baseball Star
  • Taquitos.net
  • Tech-Tamer
  • The Wellesley Wine Press
  • Universal Hub
  • Wellesley Sports Discussion Facebook Group

Categories

  • 2021 Town Election (24)
  • Animals (416)
  • Antiques (49)
  • Art (577)
  • Beyond Wellesley (47)
  • Books (366)
  • Business (1,503)
  • Camp (11)
  • Careers/jobs (48)
  • Churches (79)
  • Clubs (229)
  • Construction (295)
  • Dump (127)
  • Education (3,109)
    • Babson College (250)
    • Bates Elementary School (16)
    • Dana Hall School (34)
    • Fiske Elementary School (9)
    • Hardy Elementary School (44)
    • Hunnewell Elementary School (42)
    • MassBay (55)
    • Schofield Elementary School (24)
    • Sprague Elementary School (19)
    • St. John School (2)
    • Tenacre Country Day School (11)
    • Upham Elementary School (35)
    • Wellesley College (608)
    • Wellesley High School (962)
    • Wellesley Middle School (203)
  • Embracing diversity (69)
  • Entertainment (788)
  • Environment (749)
  • Fashion (141)
  • Finance (14)
  • Fire (163)
  • Food (344)
  • Fundraising (612)
  • Gardens (157)
  • Government (557)
    • 2020 Town Election (47)
    • 2022 Town Election (14)
  • Health (850)
    • COVID-19 (200)
  • Hikes (3)
  • History (388)
  • Holidays (406)
  • Houses (154)
  • Humor (47)
  • Kids (850)
  • Law (8)
  • Legal notices (6)
  • Letters to the Editor (62)
  • Media (70)
  • METCO (4)
  • Military (11)
  • Morses Pond (108)
  • Music (568)
  • Natick Report (29)
  • Neighbors (273)
  • Obituaries & remembrances (73)
  • Outdoors (642)
  • Parenting (62)
  • Police (757)
    • Crime (386)
  • Politics (551)
  • POPS Senior Profile (9)
  • RDF (6)
  • Real estate (331)
  • Religion (131)
  • Restaurants (332)
  • Safety (151)
  • Scouts (2)
  • Seniors (120)
  • Shopping (144)
  • Sponsored (6)
  • Sports (980)
    • Athlete of the Week (6)
  • STEM (107)
  • Technology (164)
  • Theatre (392)
  • Town Meeting (23)
  • Transportation (230)
  • Travel (17)
  • Uncategorized (1,230)
  • Volunteering (346)
  • Weather (177)
  • Wellesley Election 2019 (21)
  • Wellesley Free Library (276)
  • Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend (19)
RSS Feed Icon Subscribe to RSS Feed
Deland, Gibson Insurance, Wellesley

© 2022 The Swellesley Report
Site by Tech-Tamer · Login