Wellesley Planning Board Notice of Online Public Hearing on Project of Significant Impact Special Permit Application (Babson College–Executive Lodge & Conference Center): Monday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.

WELLESLEY PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROJECT OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACT SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PSI-25-01 – BABSON COLLEGE-EXECUTIVE LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025, 6:30 P.M.

ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING

The online meeting will also be streaming live and will be telecast live on Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 40. The meeting will also be recorded and available for later viewing on Wellesley Media.

The information to access the virtual meeting will be available on the Planning Board agenda, which will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the Public Hearing. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://wellesleyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-15

In accordance with Chapter 40A, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Section 5.6 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Wellesley Planning Board, acting as Special Permit Granting Authority, will hold a public hearing on the application of Babson College, for a Special Permit for a Project of Significant Impact project located at 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 (also known as 6 Bryant Way). The proposed project will entail the redevelopment of an existing parking garage into a new Executive Lodge and Conference Center (the project), which will consist of approximately 77,600 square feet of hospitality space, including guestrooms, function/meeting areas, a fitness center and restaurant space.

The purpose of the Project of Significant Impact (PSI) Special Permit is to address off-site impacts of projects involving construction of 10,000 or more square feet of floor area in seven specific areas: water, sewer, storm drainage, electric power, solid waste, fire protection and life safety, and traffic and pedestrian safety. The permitting review is administered by the Planning Board in accordance with Section 5.6, Project Approval, of the Zoning Bylaw, and the Rules Relative to the Issuance of Special Permits adopted by the Planning Board.

Residents with any questions or who are seeking to participate in the hearing are encouraged to contact the Planning Director at earbeene@wellesleyma.gov prior to the meeting.

The submission and plans may be viewed on the Planning Department webpage at: http://wellesleyma.gov/1479/Planning-Board-Applications-Under-Review

Eric Arbeene, AICP

Planning Director

(WT-4/17/25 & 4/24/25)