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March 13, 2023
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Start my ballot →Marlborough City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714) or...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714) or litigation (Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714 et al. v. City of Marlborough et al; City of Marlborough and Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714); if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares;” as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City’s position, and Purpose 7, MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(7) to “comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements” – the public records law, MGL Chapter 4, § 7(26). The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714) or litigation (Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714 et al. v. City of Marlborough et al; City of Marlborough and Marlborough Firefighters Association, Local 1714); if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares;” as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City’s position, and Purpose 7, MGL Chapter 30A, § 21(a)(7) to “comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements” – the public records law, MGL Chapter 4, § 7(26). The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
ORDERED There being no further business, the special meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 7:47 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED There being no further business, the special meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 7:47 PM; adopted..”
Marlborough City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Approve: Request to Extend Time Limitations from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC on.
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 27, 2023, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 27, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $700,000.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to cover the cost of a 1%...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $700,000.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to cover the cost of a 1% non-pensionable stipend for all city employees, APPROVED; adopted. (Councilor Robey & Perlman opposed; Councilor Dumais Abstained)
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $700,000.00 which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Fringes to cover the cost of a 1% non-pensionable stipend for all city employees, APPROVED; adopted. (Councilor Robey & Perlman opposed; Councilor Dumais Abstained).” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to reports of committee & file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 650 “Zoning”...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 650 “Zoning”, relative to certain provisions concerning mixed- use and affordable housing, in proper legal form, Order No. 22/23-1008721, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 650 “Zoning”, relative to certain provisions concerning mixed- use and affordable housing, in proper legal form, Order No. 22/23-1008721, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Notice from MA Department of Agricultural Resources re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Notice from MA Department of Agricultural Resources re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Notice from MA Department of Agricultural Resources re: Yearly Operational Plan and Vegetation Management Plan, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested –granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested –granted..”
Approve: Transfer Requests totaling $1,643,049.68 from various departments for FY23, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Requests totaling $1,643,049.68 from various departments for FY23, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Requests totaling $1,643,049.68 from various departments for FY23, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, APPROVED; adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested –granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested –granted..”
Approve: WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough accepted Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5K (City Council Order No. 12-1004062A) authorizing...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough accepted Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5K (City Council Order No. 12-1004062A) authorizing the establishment of a property tax work-off program for senior citizens beginning in FY 2013; WHEREAS, the City adopted local rules for the program as set forth in City Council Order No. 12-1004062A, later amended in 2019 by City Council Order No. 19-1007547B; WHEREAS, the City seeks to increase the maximum abatement that senior citizen volunteers may earn for a fiscal year in this program from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00; NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the City adopts the following local rules for the program, superseding the above-referenced prior adopted local rules, effective March13, 2023: CITY OF MARLBOROUGH SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF ABATEMENT PROGRAM RULES A. Age. The individual applying to participate in the program must have attained the age of sixty (60) years prior to the start of the tax year for which that applicant seeks a reduction in his or her real property tax obligation. B. Property Ownership. The applicant seeking the reduction must have resided in the City for at least five (5) consecutive calendar years prior to the start of the tax year for which that applicant seeks a reduction in his or her real property tax obligation. The property as to which the tax reduction is sought must be owned by, or serve as the primary...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED WHEREAS, the City of Marlborough accepted Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5K (City Council Order No. 12-1004062A) authorizing the establishment of a property tax work-off program for senior citizens beginning in FY 2013; WHEREAS, the City adopted local rules for the program as set forth in City Council Order No. 12-1004062A, later amended in 2019 by City Council Order No. 19-1007547B; WHEREAS, the City seeks to increase the maximum abatement that senior citizen volunteers may earn for a fiscal year in this program from $1,000.00 to $1,500.00; NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the City adopts the following local rules for the program, superseding the above-referenced prior adopted local rules, effective March13, 2023: CITY OF MARLBOROUGH SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF ABATEMENT PROGRAM RULES A. Age. The individual applying to participate in the program must have attained the age of sixty (60) years prior to the start of the tax year for which that applicant seeks a reduction in his or her real property tax obligation. B. Property Ownership. The applicant seeking the reduction must have resided in the City for at least five (5) consecutive calendar years prior to the start of the tax year for which that applicant seeks a reduction in his or her real property tax obligation. The property as to which the tax reduction is sought must be owned by, or serve as the primary residence of, the applicant seeking the reduction. Qualified rental properties must be owner-occupied. The property as to which the tax reduction is sought shall be eligible for only one (1) abatement per tax year, no matter how many individuals may be the recorded owners of that property. C. Qualifications The applicant seeking the reduction must have annual gross income, as calculated by the Department of Revenue, that qualifies for the senior circuit breaker tax credit in the calendar year prior to the start of the tax year for which that applicant seeks a reduction in his or her real property tax obligations. No individual is eligible to seek a reduction in his or her real property tax obligations if, for the tax year he or she would otherwise be eligible, he or she is employed by the City of Marlborough on either a full-time or part-time basis. All individuals will be required to disclose any potential or perceived conflicts of interest on their application, including but not limited to, residing in the same residence or household with a full or part-time City employee, and working for a business or entity that performs contractual services for the City. D. Maximum Abatement and Hourly Rate The maximum abatement that a participant may earn is $1,500.00 per fiscal year. A participant will receive credit for their services at an hourly rate equal to the state’s minimum wage rate (currently $15.00 per hour, therefore, a participant must work a total of 100 hours to receive the maximum abatement). E. Program Administration Limitations If the number of eligible applicants for this program exceeds the number of available positions in a given fiscal year, a lottery shall be held by the Council on Aging to determine placement. From time to time, eligible applicants who possess unique skills or talents that would aid municipal operations may be placed in positions upon direct approval of the Mayor. The number of annual participants will not exceed 30 (fractional volunteers can be combined to equal one participant) without prior City Council approval. The Council on Aging, in cooperation with the Assessor’s Office and the Personnel Department of the City, shall have the responsibility to maintain a record for each applicant participating in the program, including but not limited to records for the number of hours of service volunteered by each applicant and the total amount by which his or her real property tax obligation has been reduced on his or her tax bill. A copy of such records shall be provided to the applicant prior to the issuance of his or her actual tax bill. Prior to the end of each fiscal year, the Mayor’s office shall furnish an annual report and summary of this program to the City Council. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested –granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested –granted..”
Approve: Request to Extend Time Limitations from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC on the Application for Site Plan Approval, to...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Request to Extend Time Limitations from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC on the Application for Site Plan Approval, to build a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, until 11:00 PM on April 27, 2023, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Request to Extend Time Limitations from Attorney Falk on behalf of JW Capital Partners, LLC on the Application for Site Plan Approval, to build a mix-use project at 57 Main Street in the Marlborough Village District, until 11:00 PM on April 27, 2023, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Dumais Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested –granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested –granted..”
Approve: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-5 (Definitions; word usage), Subsection B, “Mixed Use” definition, to read as follows: (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough): MIXED USE (1) A combination of permitted (Y) or special permit (SP) residential/business uses as listed in §650-17, Table of Use Regulations, for a particular zoning district, located on the same lot and arranged vertically in multiple stories of a structure or horizontally adjacent to one another in one or more buildings. (2) The To achieve a mix of residential to business uses, such as retail or restaurant, uses shall bethat is balanced and compatible, and shall contribute to a vibrant downtown atmosphere, including a combination of ground floor street front uses, such as retail or restaurant. (3) Gground floors of buildings fronting streets or public accessways shall be reserved forrestricted to nonresidential uses, except as specified below:. Dwelling units shall be allowed on ground floors of a buildings if: (a) The building that is set behind another a mixed-use building that has businesscommercial uses on the ground floor and residential on other...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-5 (Definitions; word usage), Subsection B, “Mixed Use” definition, to read as follows: (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough): MIXED USE (1) A combination of permitted (Y) or special permit (SP) residential/business uses as listed in §650-17, Table of Use Regulations, for a particular zoning district, located on the same lot and arranged vertically in multiple stories of a structure or horizontally adjacent to one another in one or more buildings. (2) The To achieve a mix of residential to business uses, such as retail or restaurant, uses shall bethat is balanced and compatible, and shall contribute to a vibrant downtown atmosphere, including a combination of ground floor street front uses, such as retail or restaurant. (3) Gground floors of buildings fronting streets or public accessways shall be reserved forrestricted to nonresidential uses, except as specified below:. Dwelling units shall be allowed on ground floors of a buildings if: (a) The building that is set behind another a mixed-use building that has businesscommercial uses on the ground floor and residential on other floors so long as the building set behind does not face a public way.; or (b) The residential portion of the ground floor of a building is set behind street front nonresidential uses within the same building. II. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-26 (Affordable Housing), to read as follows: (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough): § 650-26. Affordable housing. A. This section 650-26 shall apply to all developments that result in or contain eight (8) or more dwelling units, in all zoning districts, for the following types of uses: multifamily dwelling(s) or mixed-use development containing multifamily dwelling(s). This section shall apply as set forth above unless an exception is otherwise stated in this section 650- 26. Compliance with this section shall be made a condition of any special permit or site plan approval that is required for the development. All special permits granted to applicants to construct multifamily dwellings thereby increasing the number or density of residential dwellings to a number or level greater than that allowable as a matter of right under the zoning classification for the subject parcel shall require the following. (1) Developments of 20 8 or more units. (a) Number of on-site affordable units. TheA development subject to this Section 650- 26 shall i) provide that at least 15% of the dwelling units to be constructed for homeownership or rental purposes will be made available at affordable prices to home buyers or renters. If a development results in or contains twenty (20) or more dwelling units, then at least 20% of the dwelling units shall be made available at affordable prices, rather than 15%., or ii) if authorized by a majority of the City Council, provide a sum not less than $50,000 per affordable dwelling unit that would have been required in Item i) above to be deposited as directed by the City Council into the fund for economic development created by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2011 or into another fund designated by the City Council.. If when applying the specified percentage to the total number of units to determine the required number of affordable units, the resulting number of affordable units includes a fraction of a unit, this fraction, if equal to or over one-half, shall be rounded up to the next whole number. (b) Local preference. The development plan shall provide that all legally permissible efforts shall be made to provide 70% of the affordable dwelling units to eligible residents of the City of Marlborough. (c) Distribution of affordable units. Dwelling units to be sold or rented at affordable prices shall be integrated into the overall development to prevent physical segregation of such units. (d) Appearance. The exterior of the affordable units shall be designed to be compatible with and as nearly indistinguishable from the market rate units as possible. (e) Minimum and maximum floor areas. Affordable housing units shall have a gross floor area not less than the minimum required by the State Department of Housing and Community Development under the regulations created under the authority of MGL Chapter 40B. (f) Period of affordability. Limitations and safeguards shall be imposed to ensure the continued availability of the designated affordable units for a minimum of 99 years or in perpetuity. Such limitations and safeguards may be in the form of deed restrictions, resale monitoring, requirements for income verification of purchasers and/or tenants, rent level controls and the like. (g) Limitation on change in affordability. In no event shall any change in affordability occur if the minimum percentage of affordable units required in the entire City under MGL Chapter 40B has either not been met at that time or such change in affordability would cause the City to fall below that percentage. (h) Staging of affordable and market-rate units. No more than 50% of the building permits for the market-rate units shall be issued until construction has commenced on 30% of the affordable units. No more than 50% of the occupancy permits for the market-rate units shall be issued until 30% of the occupancy permits for the affordable units have been issued. The City Council may modify this provision for developments under 50 units. (i) Alternate site. The City Council may allow the developer to build some or all of the affordable housing required by Subsection A(1)(a) on an alternate site within the City, provided that the City Council determines that this is in the best interest of the City and orders that this specific condition be attached to the special permit. The location of the alternate site shall either be specified at the time of approval for the special permit or selected within six months of said application and shall then be subject to approval by the Housing Partnership Committee or its successor, by the City Council if otherwise required by this Zoning Ordinance and by any other proper authority as may be required by law. The development of the alternate site shall comply with Subsection A(1)(b), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (j) of this section, and the staging of development on the alternate site shall be governed by Subsection A(1)(h) applied to all units on both the main and alternate sites. (ji) Guaranty of performance. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any unit within a development subject to this section until all actions necessary to preserve the affordability of the affordable units in compliance with this section and include the affordable units on the subsidized housing inventory, including without limitation, a deed restriction, regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants, and/or any other restrictive instrument necessary, and all other required documentation, have been executed and registered or recorded by the developer, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. The City Council shall require security in a form satisfactory to the City Council and City Solicitor to guarantee performance, including preservation of affordability, under this subsection, and no building permit shall be issued until and unless said security has been provided. (2) Developments of 19 or fewer units. All provisions of Subsection A(1) above applicable to 20 or more units may also be applied to developments of 19 or fewer units as the City Council finds practical. (32) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a special permit for an existing retirement community, or the expansion of an existing retirement community as governed by §§ 650-21 and 650-22. This subsection will be effective pursuant to the applicable provisions of Chapter 40A of the General Laws. (4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to projects which are granted special permits within the Marlborough Village District. III. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-37 (Special Provisions Applicable to the Wayside Zoning District), Subsection H(4)(a), entitled “Mixed Uses”, by inserting the following sentence at the end of the existing subsection: Floor usage in a mixed-use development shall conform to subsection (2) of the definition of “Mixed Use” set forth in Section 650-5(B). IV. The effective date of these amendments shall be the date of passage. APPROVED; adopted. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Harry’s Construction, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Harry’s Construction, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Request for Approval of a Flat Wall Sign, Harry’s Construction, 561 Boston Post Road East, within the Wayside District, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY APRIL 10, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Application for a Special Permit...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY APRIL 10, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Sem Aykanian, on behalf of SUCIU LLC, d/b/a Exela Storage, to add additional storage units to a nonconforming storage facility to be located at 846 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY APRIL 10, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Sem Aykanian, on behalf of SUCIU LLC, d/b/a Exela Storage, to add additional storage units to a nonconforming storage facility to be located at 846 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:15 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:15 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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