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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
PATRICIA E. DZURIS
TOWN CLERK

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Town Offices

TIME: 6:30 p.m.
ROOM: 204

ALL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE AND AVAILABLE ON DEMAND BY CHELMSFORD TELEMEDIA www.chelmsfordtv.org
The Planning Board intends to conduct a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting on the date and time specified. The meeting
will be live streamed by Chelmsford Telemedia for interested community members to access and watch. Interested
community members may e-mail Community Development Director, Evan Belansky, at [email protected]
prior to the end of the scheduled meeting to obtain a Zoom link to provide virtual input under the public participation
portion(s) of the agenda. Please provide your name, address, and the agenda topic you wish to provide public comment
on in your email request.
Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the
public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual
broadcast, unless required by law.

AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT:
Public input shall be limited to statements from the public relating to any issues with the jurisdiction of the
Chelmsford Planning Board that are not currently the subject of a pending public hearing before the Planning
Board. Public comment on any pending public hearings shall only be heard during such public hearings.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – CONTINUED:
1. 91 Tyngsboro Road – Gerald J. Daley and Tina Daley, Trustees of Madi Kay Realty Trust, requesting a special
permit / site plan review per the Community Enhancement and Investment Overlay District (CEIOD), Article XXI,
for the construction of a new 2 story 4,283 sq. ft. commercial building with three loading bays and associated site
improvements and any other zoning relief that may be required. The site is located n the CB Commercial District
and consists of approximately 2 acres as shown on Assessor’s Parcel ID: Map 8, Block 12, Lot 2.
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22838/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---RTC-07-22-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22834/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Site-Plans-rev-07-21-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22833/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Architectural-Drawings-rev-07-21-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22837/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Stormwater-Report-rev1-07-21-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22905/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-DPW-2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22906/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-BOH-2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22907/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---no-concerns-NCWD-2
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PREVIOUS:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22663/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Application-packet
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22665/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Site-Plans
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22666/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Stormwater-Report
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22664/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---Architectural-Drawings
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22770/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-BOH
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22719/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-BLDG
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22720/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-CONCOM
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22724/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-DPW
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22721/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---COMMENTS-FIRE
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22722/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---no-concerns-CPD
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22723/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---no-concerns-TAX
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22727/91-Tyngsboro-Rd---no-concerns-NCWD

2. 9 Lady Slipper Lane – The Applicant, Donna Koulas, requests a three lot Definitive Subdivision approval creating
a private-way for two new single-family residential lots, one of which will also contain an ADU (accessory
dwelling unit). The Applicant requests Definitive Subdivision approval under Subdivision Control Law and the
Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in the Town of Chelmsford. The project calls for the
construction of an existing paper roadway (Chestnut Hill Lane) and associated infrastructure to serve as frontage
for two new residential lots. A list of waivers for roadway construction has also been requested. The site is in
the RB Residential Zoning District. The existing residential lot is approximately 7.52 acres as shown on Assessors
Parcel ID: Map 91, Block 344, Lot 9.
*** REQUEST FOR CONTINUTION WITHOUT DISCUSSION ***
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22891/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Subcontinuation-08262026
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22500/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-abutter-letterMatthew-King-2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22513/9-Lady-Slipper---TC-email---legal-review-of-paper-street
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22568/9-Lady-Slipper---abutter-ltr-Christensen

PREVIOUS:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22317/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-APPLICATIONPACKET
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22318/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-PLAN-03112026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22319/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-ROAD-WAIVERSREQUESTED
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22433/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSBOH
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22434/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSCWD
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22435/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSDPW
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22436/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSFIRE
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22437/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSZONING
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22475/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-COMMENTSCONCOM
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22438/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-abutter-letterDeborah-DeTora-04242026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22466/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-abutter-letterMatthew-King
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https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22473/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-abutter-letterObendorf
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22474/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-RTC-Hausler05122026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22483/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-abutter-letterDeborah-DeTora-05102026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22499/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-RTCcontinuation-06-10-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22569/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-RTC-cont-06-242026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22638/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-RTC
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22822/lady-splipper---continuance-and-extension-of-time-to-act

PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW:
The Town of Chelmsford Planning Board is holding a public hearing for purposes of receiving public comment to
amend The Town Code, Chapter 195, “Zoning Bylaw”:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22873/Article-drafts-2026_07_28
1. To amend §195-108, Definitions, and 195 Attachment 1, Use Table, by deleting the definition of "ChildCare Facility," and deleting the definition of "Family Day-Care Home," and the existing child care use
classifications from the Use Table;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22885/ChildCareZoning-2026_07_25

2. To amend §§195-103 and 195-104 to clarify procedures for Site Plan Review and Special Permits and
update related application and procedural requirements;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22901/SitePlan-SpecialPermit-Zoning-2026_07_25
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22916/Town-Counsel-195-104C2a

3. To amend §195-108, Definitions, and 195 Attachment 1, Use Table, and §§195-17, by deleting the
existing definitions of "Contractor's Shop/Yard, Indoor" and "Contractor's Yard, Outdoor," and adding
new definitions related to Contractor/Service Businesses and Contractor Facilities, and deleting existing
contractor yard use classifications, adding new Contractor/Service Business and Contractor Facility use
classifications, and updating related parking and operational requirements;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22886/Contractor-Yard-Zoning-2026_07_25
4. To amend §195-138.D, Inclusionary Housing by removing fixed Payment-in-Lieu fee amounts from the
zoning bylaw;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22898/PILO-Zoning-2026_07_25

5. To amend §195-108, Definitions, 195 Attachment 1, Use Table, 195 Attachment 2, Table of
Dimensional Requirements, and 195 Attachment 3, CEIOD Site and Building Requirements Table, by
adding definitions and use classifications for Data Centers and amending dimensional requirements
applicable to Data Centers within the IA and IS zoning districts;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22883/Chelmsford-Data-Center-Zoning-7-25-2026

6. To amend §195-3, Zoning Map, by rezoning the following parcels in the 210 Boston Road area:
• Rezone from CA to CBLT: 112-426-1, 112-426-4, 112-425-1, 112-425-2, 112-425-3, 112-425-4,
and 112-425-5
• Rezone from CA/RB to RB: 112-425-6 and 112-425-7;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22897/210-Boston-Rd-v2
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https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22882/CBLT-Zoning-Handout

7. To amend §195-3, Zoning Map, by rezoning certain parcels in the Riverneck Road area:
• Rezone from IA to CBLT: 64-275-16, 64-275-4, 64-275-5, 64-275-7, 64-275-8, 75-291-1, 75-29135, 75-291-39, 54-262-1, 54-262-2, 54-262-3, 65-262-1, 65-262-3, 65-262-4, 65-262-5, 65-262-6,
65-262-7, 65-271-15, 65-271-17
• Rezone from IA to RB: 74-275-3, 64-291-1, 64-291-10, 64-291-11, 64-291-12, 64-291-13, 64291-14, 64-291-15, 64-291-16, 64-291-17, 64-291-3, 64-291-4, 64-291-5, 64-291-6, 64-291-7,
64-291-8, 64-291-9, 75-291-2, 75-291-3, 75-291-4, 75-291-5, 75-291-7, 75-291-8, 75-291-9, 75291-10, 75-291-11, 75-291-12, 75-291-13, 75-291-16, 75-291-18, 75-291-21, 75-291-22, 75-29123, 75-291-25, 75-291-26, 75-291-28, 75-291-31, 75-291-32, 75-291-34, 75-291-37, 75-291-38,
75-304-3, 75-304-4
• Rezone from IA to P: 63-275-1, 63-275-3, 63-275-16, 64-275-1, 64-275-11, 64-275-12, 64-275-2,
64-275-3, 64-275-21, 75-291-17, 65-271-12, 76-271-10, 76-271-11, 76-271-3, 76-271-9, 87-2711, 87-271-6, 87-271-7, 87-271-9
• Rezone from IA/P to P: 74-291-1
• Rezone from IA/P to RB: 65-271-10, 65-271-11
• Rezone from RB/IA to RB: 74-291-6, 75-304-1, 75-304-2, 74-275-17, 74-275-18
• Rezone from RC/IA to RC: 63-275-13, 63-275-31, 74-275-2, 74-275-4
• Rezone from RB to CBLT: 65-271-1, 65-271-2, 66-271-2;
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22899/Rezoning-Riverneck-07-25-26
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22900/Riverneck-Zoning-List-2026_07_25
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22882/CBLT-Zoning-Handout

8. To amend §195-3, Zoning Map, by removing the following parcels in the Riverneck Road area from the
Rt.129 BAOD Overlay:
• 64-275-16, 64-275-4, 64-275-5, 64-275-7, 64-275-8, 75-291-1, 75-291-35, 75-291-39, 74-275-3,
64-291-1, 64-291-10, 64-291-11, 64-291-12, 64-291-13, 64-291-14, 64-291-15, 64-291-16, 64291-17, 64-291-3, 64-291-4, 64-291-5, 64-291-6, 64-291-7, 64-291-8, 64-291-9, 75-291-2, 75291-3, 75-291-4, 75-291-5, 75-291-7, 75-291-8, 75-291-9, 75-291-10, 75-291-11, 75-291-12, 75291-13, 75-291-16, 75-291-18, 75-291-21, 75-291-22, 75-291-23, 75-291-25, 75-291-26, 75291-28, 75-291-31, 75-291-32, 75-291-34, 75-291-37, 75-291-38, 75-304-3, 75-304-4, 63-275-1,
63-275-3, 63-275-16, 64-275-1, 64-275-11, 64-275-1, 64-275-2, 64-275-3, 64-275-21, 75-29117, 76-271-9, 75-304-1, 75-304-2, 74-275-17, 74-275-18, 74-275-4.
PUBLIC INPUT:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22908/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-email-08-102026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22909/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-coverletterRiverneck
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22910/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-CBLT-CEIODMemo
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22911/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell--RiverneckRecord-Correction
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22917/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-email-replyto-Joel-Luna-comments
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22918/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-reply-to-JoelLuna-Aug112026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22912/zoning-input---Joel-Luna-email-response

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DISCUSSIONS:
1. Old Business:
a) Managed Growth Strategy
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21063/Chelmsford-Managed-Growth-Task-Force-Charge
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21064/Managed-Growth-Strategy-Consultant-Scope-of-WorkDRAFT
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21129/Managed-Growth-Strategy-2025-Task-ForceCandidatesv2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21218/MGS-Kickoff-slideshow
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21223/Financial-Considerations-MGS-Sep-24-2025

b) Zoning Articles – updates
1) Prioritizing upcoming work related to zoning and regulation changes
New
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22892/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V9

Previous
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22805/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V8
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22694/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V7
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22627/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V6
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22585/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V5
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22512/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V4
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22450/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V3
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22301/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22156/Possible-Zoning-and-Regs-Changes-rev

2. New Business
3. Community Development Director’s Report
a) Summary of approved and Pending State zoning amendments
A Flurry of Housing Activity as the Massachusetts Legislative Session Nears Its End
In the face of a state housing shortage, could single-family zoning be on the chopping block?

b) New revisions to State Zoning Act
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22795/KP-eUpdate---2027-40A-Update
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22793/Budget-Bill-40A-changes
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22845/Summary-of-Changes-to-Chaper-40A-FY2027

4. Liaison updates
5. Other
MEETING MINUTES: None
ADJOURN
The listing of topics that the Chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting is not intended as a guarantee of the
time or topics that will have been discussed. Not all topics listed may in fact be discussed, and other topics not listed may also be
brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by the Planning Board Chair.

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