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Environmental Design Review Docket #3838, 15 Ryder St - REOPEN
On February 9, 2026, the Board voted to approve the amendment of Docket 3838.
REOPENED APPLICATION
On February 9, 2026, the Board voted to approve the amendment of Docket #3838. The decision was filed with the Town Clerk on April 13, 2026, and the 20-day appeals period will end on May 3, 2026.
This Decision applies to the reopening of Environmental Design Review Special Permit Docket #3838 granted to Thomas Allen, ABC Beer Inc, dba Arlington Brewing Company, 251 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA 02474. The Special Permit approved by the Board on April 8, 2025, is amended to allow the previously approved renovation and construction of a vacant two-story building at 15 Ryder Street in the Industrial District to proceed in two construction phases. The Arlington Redevelopment Board (ARB, or the Board) reviewed and approved the proposed modification of the Environmental Design Review Special Permit in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A § 11, and the Town of Arlington Zoning Bylaw Section 3.3, Special Permits, and Section 3.4, Environmental Design Review.
A Public Hearing was held on February 9, 2026.
Plans may be viewed at the Department of Planning and Community Development on the first floor of the Town Hall Annex, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA during office hours, Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, or viewed below.
ORIGINAL APPLICATION
Decision:
On March 24, 2025, the Board voted to approve Docket #3838. The decision was filed with the Town Clerk on April 17, 2025, and the 20-day appeals period ended on May 7, 2025.
Details:
Notice is herewith given that an application has been filed on January 27, 2025, by Thomas Allen, ABC Beer Inc, dba Arlington Brewing Company, 251 Lowell St, Arlington, MA, 02474, to open Special Permit Docket #3838 in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A § 11, and the Town of Arlington Zoning Bylaw Sections 3.3, Special Permits, and 3.4, Environmental Design Review. The applicant proposes a change of use to a brewery and restaurant including a taproom, as well as renovation of a portion of the property located at 15 Ryder St, Arlington, MA, in the I Industrial District. The opening of the Docket is to allow the Board to review and approve the application under Section 3.4, Environmental Design Review.
A Public Hearing was opened on February 24, 2025, and continued to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7:30 pm, Arlington Community Center, Main Hall, 27 Maple Street, Arlington.
Plans may be viewed at the Department of Planning and Community Development on the first floor of the Town Hall Annex, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA during office hours, Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, or viewed below.
Materials for March 24 hearing:
Materials for February 24 hearing:
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