On the agenda: Chelmsford meeting — Data Center (Jun 10)

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Chelmsford Planning Board
Town of Chelmsford
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

REVISED
2026-06-08
2:32 PM
TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
PATRICIA E. DZURIS
TOWN CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DATE:
LOCATION:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Town Offices

TIME: 7:00 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
1. ANR # -- 3 Beaulieu Street
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22554/3-Beaulieu-Street---ANR-Application
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22552/3-Beaulieu-Street---ANR-Plan
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
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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 CONTINATION TO JUNE 24th ***
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22569/9-Lady-Slipper---Chestnut-Hill-Rd-Def-Sub-RTC-cont-0624-2026

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-ROADWAIVERS-REQUESTED
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

DISCUSSIONS:
1. Old Business
a) Riverneck Neighborhood – Discuss approach for addressing zoning conflicts and proposed scope
New:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22582/Rezoning-Riverneck-05-27-26

https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21841/CBLT-Zoning-Handout
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22580/Email-to-PB---Sean-Campbell-06-03-2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22579/Letter-to-PB-v1---Sean-Campbell
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https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22575/Executive_Summary_and_Hearing_FAQ
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22574/East_Chelmsford_Human_Impact_Statement-3
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22571/Chelmsford_East_Corridor_Zoning_Study
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22578/RC_vs_RB_Negative_Effects_Analysis
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22577/Protect_Monmouth_Buffer_Lot
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22573/Corridor_Transition_Zoning_Study
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22570/Absorption_Scenario_Study
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22576/Lady_Slipper_vs_Monmouth_Comparison-1
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22572/Chelmsford_PlanningBoard_Submission-1
Previous:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22462/Riverneck-area-current-zoning-map
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22465/Rezoning-Riverneck-05-08-26
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22478/1956-zoning-map
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22479/1968-zoning-map
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22476/ACSResource
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22477/Riverneck_Road_Final_Sean_Campbell
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22158/Chelmsford-DLTA-Zoning-Conflicts-2023-3-23finaldraft

b) Data Center zoning overview
New:
https://www.fastcompany.com/91539193/home-side-mini-data-centers-are-untested-and-come-with-risks
Previous:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22510/Data-Center-Zoning
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22519/Chris-Bowman-comments-05-26-2027

c) 210 Boston Road – zoning inquiry – proposed coffee shop
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22511/210-Boston-Rd
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22519/Chris-Bowman-comments-05-26-2027
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22587/210-Boston-Rd-v2

d) Aquifer Protection Gap Analysis
New:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22514/Draft-Streamlined-Permitting-Process---EB-edits-5-1526
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22528/Draft-Streamlined-Permitting-Process---EB-edits-5-1526-Comments
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22518/Aquifer-Protection-Streamlined-Review-ProcessComments
Previous:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22440/Draft-Streamlined-Permitting-Process-20260422
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22441/LEI-Town-of-Chelmsford-Tri-Board-Meeting20260505a

c) Managed Growth Strategy – Vote to add new PB member to replace John Sousa on Task Force
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

d) Zoning Articles – updates
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1) Prioritizing upcoming work related to zoning and regulation changes
New:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22512/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V4
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22585/Zoning-and-Regs-Change-Tracking-V5
Previous:
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) Discuss approach for addressing Contractor Yard definition updates
New:
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22502/Contrctor-Yard-v3
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22519/Chris-Bowman-comments-05-26-2027
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22586/Contractor-Yard-v4
Previous:

https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22448/Contractor-Yard-v2
Fairfax Report.pdf
2. New Business – None
3. Community Development Director’s Report
4. Liaison updates
5. Other
MEETING MINUTES: 5/27/2026
https://www.chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22588/05-27-2026-PB-Minutes-DRAFT

NEXT MEETING DATE(S): June 24 and July 8, 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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