Agenda for Planning Board on September 07, 2006, 06:30 PM

City of Lowell -Planning Board
Planning Board Agenda
Thursday, September 7, 2006 6:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers, City Hall
City of Lowell, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA
Minutes and Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: July 17, 2006
Roll Call of Neighborhood Groups
Public Hearings
Site Plan: 963 Chelmsford Street
The Lowell Planning Board will review an application by Genesis LPD for site plan review for a project located at 963 Chelmsford Street. The proposed project includes the demolition and removal of an existing building on site, and the construction a roughly 8,000 sqft, two-story building on site. The building will have first floor retail space, with offices on the second floor, and a basement for storage. The project is located in the RR (Regional Retail) zoning district, and provides 50 parking spaces with associated landscaping. Approval is required for Site Plan under Section 11.4 of the Lowell Zoning Ordinance.
Site Plan & Special Permit: 15, 21, 31, 31.1 West Third Street
The Lowell Planning Board will review an application by East End Social Club of Lowell for site plan and special permit review for a project located at 15, 21, 31, 31.1 West Third Street, a portion of the existing parking lot for the East End Club. The proposed project includes the construction of 15 townhouse style units, in two rows of buildings, on a lot measuring 23,437sqft of land area. The proposed buildings will be three stories in height and consist of one indoor parking space and two bedrooms. The project is located in the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) zoning district, and provides 33 off-street parking spaces with associated landscaping. Approval is required for Site Plan under Section 11.4 and for Special Permit under Article XII: Table of Uses of the Lowell Zoning Ordinance.
New Business
Discussion: Planning Board Application forms
The Planning Board will discuss proposed updates to the various forms used during the Board's application submittal process.
Annual Meeting Election of Officers:
The Planning Board will elect officers for the 2006/2007 Board Year. Positions to be elected include Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Second-Vice Chairperson.
Old Business
Other Business
Notices From Abutting Towns
General Correspondence
ZBA Legal Notices
Further Comments from Planning Board Members
Adjournment
Planning Board Agenda
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