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Communication from the Planning Board relative to Paper #270-15 (Dimensional Controls, Residential Uses, Area)
Re: C.C.P. #270/2015
Amendments of §400.1.2, Ch.12, R. O. of 1991, as Amended, of City of Malden
Dimensional Controls, Residential Uses, Area (lot size)
Dear Councilors:
On June 9, 2015, the Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee jointly held a public hearing regarding the above-referenced proposed amendments.
As a result of the public hearing, a majority of the Planning Board, namely, six of the eight members present, voted to recommend approval of the amendments as submitted and with the following revisions for Dwelling, Two-family, for subdivisions of three or more:
1. §400.1.2.2.1, Footnote ++
Delete "12,000 square feet" and insert "15,000 square feet."
2. §400.1.2.2.2, Footnote +++
Delete "6,000 square feet" and insert "7,500 square feet."
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