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Chelmsford Planning Board

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Town of Chelmsford
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Chelmsford, MA 01824

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
PATRICIA E. DZURIS
TOWN CLERK

Wednesday, August 26, 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:
1. 24 Maple Road – CEIOD applicability
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22934/24-Maple-Road---Cover-Letter-CEIOD-Applicability
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22935/24-Maple-Road---Narrative-CEIOD-Applicability
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22936/24-Maple-Road---Site-Plans-CEIOD-Applicability

PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – CONTINUED:
1. 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
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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.
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
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

https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22891/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Subcontinuation-08262026

2. 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”:
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22930/Article-drafts-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22873/Article-drafts-2026_07_28
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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;
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22933/SitePlan-SpecialPermit-Zoning-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:
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;
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22932/Contractor-Yard-Zoning-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:

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;
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22931/Chelmsford-Data-Center-Zoning-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:
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;
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22939/210-Boston-Rd-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22897/210-Boston-Rd-v2
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22882/CBLT-Zoning-Handout
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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;
NEW:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22947/Riverneck-Rezoning--FAQs-2026_08_21-acceptedchanges
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22941/Rezoning-Riverneck-2026_08_16
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22942/Riverneck-Zoning-List-2026_08_16
PREVIOUS:
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:
NEW
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22945/zoning-public-input---Virginia-Crocker-Timminsemail-08-20-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22937/zoning-public-input---Harshad-Deshpande-email08-12-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22938/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-email-08-112026
PREVIOUS
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22908/zoning-public-input---Sean-Campbell-email-08-102026
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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-toJoel-Luna-Aug112026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22912/zoning-input---Joel-Luna-email-response

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
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22892/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V9

2. New Business
3. Community Development Director’s Report
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22946/2026-08-20-Legal-Notice-AG-Approval
4. Liaison updates
5. Other
MEETING MINUTES: 6/24/2026
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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