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Communication from the Planning Board relative to Paper #303-15 (Use Regulations, Dimensional Conrols, Parking & Loading Regulations, Definition for Asphalt, Brick, Concrete & Soil Recycling)
Re: C.C.P. #303/2015
Amendments of §§300, 400, 500 & 800, Ch.12, R. O. of 1991, as Amended, of City of Malden
Use Regulations, Dimensional Controls, Parking & Loading Regulations, Definition for
Asphalt, Brick, Concrete & Soil Recycling
Dear Councilors:
On June 9, 2015, the Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee jointly held a public hearing regarding the above-referenced proposed amendment.
As a result of the public hearing, a majority of the Planning Board, namely, all eight members present, voted to recommend approval of the amendments as submitted and with the following revisions:
1. §400.1.5.11, Dimensional Controls
Under the column "Side," change 10' to 15'
Under the column "Both Sides," change 20' to 30'
2. §800.6.2, Definition
Add the following language:
"Asphalt, Brick, Concrete & Soil Recycling may not be allowed as an accessory use to any other use and shall not be classified or categorized as a building, constructing & contracting use."
The minutes of the joint public hearing will be made available at your request. For your reference, attached please find the Planning Report & Recommendation dated June 9, 2015, which was presented at the hearing.
Finally, please be advised, that, if the City Council fails to act on the amendments within 90 days of the date the public hearing closed, a new duly advertised public hearing must be held. Accordingly, the final date for action is September 7, 2015.
I am available to discuss and answer any questions regarding the amendments and the Planning Board's recommendation. Please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michelle A. Romero, City Planner