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TOWN OF WINTHROP PLANNING BOARD
1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152 
[o] 617-846-1852 x 1013 
MEETING AGENDA 
Date/Time: May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM 
Location: Harvey Hearing Room, Town Hall
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89595240801?pwd=LWKjWZqZa1xz46jwTflMp456ohDPOg.1 
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL: PRESENT/ABSENT 
Chris Boyce-Chair
Honor Merceret
Sarah Jane Fourness
Alyssa Gamble
Jason Pollutro 
NEW BUSINESS: 
OLD BUSINESS: 
 50 Somerset Avenue- The Applicant proposes a four-story mixed-use building in the CBD with construction of
20 residential units and a retail space. The project is within 10 feet of a residential building and will require a
variance for elevation. ( Continued from February 24, 2025 .) 
 181 Winthrop Street- Received ZBA approval for variances but faced concerns about parking and architectural
details. The board requested a certified plot plan and draft easement language to ensure long-term parking
arrangements. ( Continued from December 18, 2024.) 
 63-69 Putnam Street- The Applicant requests is an informational presentation for feedback of th e
proposed project is a mixed use (commercial/ residential) proposal for the redevelopment of the former Surf
Cleaners building as part of the continued redevelopment of the 63- 69 Putnam Street lot. The proposed project is
for sixteen (16)- 1 bedroom unit apartments with common area, gym, and 13 enclosed parking spaces. The
adjoining building was redeveloped in 2005 and contains a commercial space which is occupied by a daycare and
two (2)- 2-bedroom apartments on the second floor. The project has applied for a variance for a side yard setback.
Additionally, the ASPR denotes both a parking variance and total maximum coverage variance is required.
However, Applicant is showing parking and maximum coverage compliance. (Continued from December 18,
2024.) 
Zoom Information 
Phone:1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 895 9524 0801
Passcode: 284283

MEETING MINUTES: 
Approval of meeting minutes. Please note- on some of these dates, the meetings may have been held in a room with no
access to zoom, therefore there is no transcript. Please confirm the following dates:
1/20/24, 8/19/24, and 10/23/24
Please review and approve the following minutes:
2/24/25, and 4/7/25 
STANDING ITEMS: 
Decision Letters pending for 214 Winthrop Street (pending from 2/24/25 meeting) and 7 Madison Avenue (pending
from 2/24/25 meeting). 
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
ADJOURNMENT: