ORDER 25-070 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BRAINTREE PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING   Notice is given by the Planning Board under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Sections 5 and 11 and the Braintree Zoning Ordinance Chapter 135, Articles VI and XV that a public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:15 PM in the Braintree Town Hall. The Planning Board will provide a recommendation to the Town Council on Order 25-070, submitted by Mayor Erin V. Joyce. Said Order includes Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Section 135-711: Site Plan Review; (B) Applicability by adding the following language.   PROPOSED ZONING:   135-711Site plan review (SPR) of multifamily, apartment, business and commercial developments.   B. Applicability. A site plan review shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit for:   (5) Any new structure or alteration of an existing structure or change of use in any structure for an entity claiming exemption under MGL c. 40A, § 3; provided, however, that site plan review shall not be applicable to any municipally owned or operated preschool, elementary school, middle school, or high school or accessory dwelling units (ADU). Site plan review shall be limited in such circumstances to the imposition of reasonable regulations concerning the bulk and height of structures and determining yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and building coverage requirements. In reviewing the site plan submittal for a MGL c. 40A, § 3 use, the following issues shall be considered:   (a) The bulk and height of any proposed structures and accessory structures, adequacy of open spaces, the building coverage on the site, yard sizes (setbacks) and lot areas; (b) The physical layout of the structures, driveways, parking areas, utilities and other infrastructure; and (c) The adequacy and arrangement of parking and loading areas in relation to the proposed use of the site.   Site plan review of a MGL c. 40A, § 3 use shall be administered by the Planning Board ("Board"). Subject to the limitations of MGL c. 40A, § 3, the Board shall impose any such conditions, limitations, and safeguards as it deems appropriate to protect the interests of, and consistent with, the planning objectives for the underlying zoning district.   To Review Application: Dept. of Planning & Community Development in Town Hall at 1 J.F.K. Memorial Dr. on Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tues. from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Fri. from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM or on the Town’s Website https://braintreema.gov/1033/Current-Applications   #11937814 PL 12/24, 12/31/25