Wayland EDC sends Planning Board MBTA zoning density-bonus amendment

WAYLAND -- April 10, 2026, Wayland EDC unanimously forwards MBTA zoning bonus amendment to Planning Board ahead of Town Meeting. The 6-0 vote on Article OO would let developers reach 32 units per acre and 56 feet, up from 20 units and 35 feet, if they set buildings 80 feet back from Route 20, cap occupied floors at four, and step the street-facing portion to 45 feet and three stories. Chair Rebecca Stanizzi said the structure preserves the state-approved table because "no rights are taken away." Town Planner Robert Hummel projected the 0.75 percent local meals tax will yield roughly $25,000 in new revenue next year from Dunkin' Donuts, Terrain Cafe and the Terrain wedding venue, on top of the $250,000-to-$300,000 baseline. Member Jeff Vecchio urged exploring a split tax rate, noting Wayland's $15.63 commercial rate trails Sudbury's $21.54 and Lincoln's $18.78.