A portion of Gillette Stadium is about to get a facelift and the planning board is expected to hear about it tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Boyden Library.
The 25,000 square foot renovation will take place on the east side of the stadium where the administrative offices are currently location.
According to documents filed with the planning department by Foxboro Reality Associates attorney Peter Tam, the purpose of the renovation is to unify the football-related core operations on a single floor, including scouting and video operators which are located on upper levels.
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Interior renovations include expanded training areas, meeting rooms, and coahes’ offices.
The renovation will not result in any changes in the intensity of use. Traffic, parking, pedestrian facilities, will not be impacted. There will be no material impact on lighting, signage, utilities, and infrastructure.
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Capacity will stay at 68,756.
Stadium officials are expected to ask the planning board to confirm and approve the modifications as minor modifications based on the 2000 Site Plan Approval.
According to condition 16 of the 2000 Site Plan Approval, the board shall determine if there is a need for a public hearing and shall act accordingly on the changes. Changes considered minor in nature by the board shall not require a public hearing.
There will also be a discussion for the stadium's future plans including a pavilion.
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