Burlington public meetings in 2021
41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss signage districts. The group will review design guidelines, the signage districts zoning map, and specific sections of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII.
- Design Guidelines for Burlington Signage Districts
- Zoning Bylaw Article related to Signage Districts Zoning Map
- Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3.0 (Sign Definitions, Permitted Signs, and Temporary Signs)
- Town Center Signage District (TCSD) general requirements and sign bylaw table
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss a proposal to create a three-way stopped intersection and add sidewalks at Peach Orchard Road, Pearl Street, and Winter Street. The board is also deciding on several municipal appointments and reviewing various business license renewals.
- Proposed sidewalk and intersection reconfiguration at Peach Orchard Rd/Pearl St/Winter St
- Public hearing for liquor license transfer at Burlington Wine and Spirits, 43 Middlesex Tpk
- Public hearing regarding Del Frisco’s Grille closure at 92 Middlesex Turnpike
- Review of new and current Building Department fees
- Approval of additional hours for Burlington AMC Theatre
Housing Authority
The Burlington Housing Authority will meet to approve minutes and financial payments. The board will review month-end financial comparatives and receive reports from the Executive Director and tenant associations.
- Approval of paid invoices totaling $53,596.92
- Approval of Payroll Journal totaling $20,308.58
- Review of October 31, 2021 month end financial comparatives
- Reports from Tower Hill and Birchcrest Arms tenant associations
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is discussing proposed warrant articles for January. These items focus on updating retail use definitions, outdoor seating, and signage bylaws.
- Modernizing Retail Uses: Educational and Experimental and Interactive Uses
- Outdoor Seating and Placemaking
- Signage Bylaws: Article II and Article 13.1
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review definitions and regulations for signs. The committee is discussing updates to Article II and Article XIII of the Zoning Bylaws for a January 2022 Town Meeting.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article II Definitions
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.1 (Signs Purpose)
- Review of DRAFT May 2017 Signage TC Design Rules and Regs
- Discussion of Signage Districts Map
- Review of Town Center Signage District (TCSD) requirements and sign bylaw table
Housing Authority
The Burlington Housing Authority will meet to approve financial records and a tenant write-off. The board will also review the agency's Civil Rights Certification and receive reports from the Executive Director and tenant associations.
- Approval of paid invoices totaling $42,776.69
- Approval of payroll journal totaling $19,538.86
- Approval of a $531 write-off for a tenant who vacated without notice
- Approval of the Housing Authority’s Civil Rights Certification
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review specific articles of the zoning bylaws. The discussion focuses on sign definitions, signage districts, and regulations for the Town Center Signage District.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article II Definitions
- Review of Signage Districts Zoning Map
- Review of Article XIII Sections 13.1-13.9 regarding sign overview and regulations
- Review of Town Center Signage District (TCSD) requirements and sign bylaw table
- Review of permitted signs requiring permits and temporary signs not requiring permits
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee discussed proposed January Zoning Warrant Articles to modernize retail uses and establish permanent outdoor seating processes. The committee also reviewed a signage subcommittee report and discussed adding hyperlinks to the Zoning Bylaws.
- Proposed inclusion of Non-Traditional Retail Educational/Interactive and Sport-Oriented uses with food & beverage
- Proposed permanent process for outdoor dining and placemaking activities
- Signage proposals including a new zoning map for Signage Districts (ZBL Article 3)
- Proposed addition of hyperlinks to the Zoning Bylaws Table of Contents and Design Guidelines
- Approval of 10/13/21 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
Housing Authority
The Board will review and vote on previous meeting minutes and financial documents. The agenda includes approving invoices, payroll, and a tenant write-off.
- Approval of October 14, 2021, meeting minutes
- Approval of $42,776.69 in paid invoices
- Approval of $19,538.86 in payroll journal entries
- Approval of a $531 write-off for a tenant who vacated without notice
- Reports from Tower Hill and Birchcrest Arms tenant associations
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to sign regulations. The group will review specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw related to signage districts and definitions.
- Review of Town Center Signage District Sign Regulation Table (Section 13.3.1.2)
- Discussion of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Sections 13.1-13.9 regarding signs
- Review of definitions for Awning Continuous, Building Front, Parapet, Pedestrian Scale, and Storefront
- Approval of meeting minutes from 7/26, 8/9, 9/30, and 10/4
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to sign regulations. The group will review definitions and specific regulations for the Town Center Signage District.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3 regarding sign definitions and purpose
- Determination of regulations for Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of the Town Center Signage District Sign Regulation Table
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article II definitions for 'Building Front' and 'Continuous Awning'
Housing Authority
The Burlington Housing Authority will meet to review the 2020 independent audit and a budget revision for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The board will also vote on pending invoices, payroll, and a project change order.
- Approval of paid invoices totaling $27,694.82 and payroll of $27,686.66
- Budget revision for fiscal year ending December 31, 2021
- Change order of $3,701 for the Office Expansion Project
- Presentation of the Independent Audit for the year ended December 31, 2020
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss potential future revisions to zoning bylaws. The agenda includes a recap of September zoning warrant articles and a report from the Signage Subcommittee.
- Recap of September Zoning Warrant Article(s)
- Discussion on future zoning bylaw revisions
- Signage Subcommittee Report
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw. The committee will discuss sign definitions and regulations for the Town Center Signage District.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
- Determination of regulations for Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of the Town Center Signage District Sign Regulation Table
- Review of Article II Definitions for 'Building Front' and 'Continuous Awning'
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw. The committee will discuss regulations for the Town Center Signage District and update zoning definitions.
- Review of Article XIII Section 13.3 regarding sign purpose and definitions
- Determination of regulations for Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of the Town Center Signage District Sign Regulation Table
- Review of Article II Definitions for 'Building Front' and 'Continuous Awning'
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars is meeting to organize the board. Members will also review precinct maps based on the 2020 Federal Census.
- Organization of Board
- Review of 2020 Federal Census precinct maps
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will meet to discuss zoning warrant articles for September. The committee will also discuss future zoning bylaw revisions and subcommittee items.
- Discussion of September Zoning Warrant Article(s)
- Discussion of future zoning bylaw revisions
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The committee will discuss zoning warrant articles and receive a report from the Signage Subcommittee. The meeting also includes a discussion with the Housing Partnership Committee regarding affordable housing and needs assessment.
- Discussion of Zoning Warrant Article(s)
- Housing Partnership Committee report on Housing Needs Assessment and Affordable Housing Trust
- Signage Subcommittee report on Warrant Article schedule
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review sign regulations for the Town Center Business District. The group will discuss specific sign types and definitions within the zoning bylaws.
- Review of Town Center Business District Sign Regulations (Article XIII Section 13.3)
- Review of Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of draft TCBD Sign Regulation Table
- Review of definitions for Building Front, Continuous Awning, and Parapet
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review sign regulations and definitions. The discussion focuses on the Town Center Business District and specific zoning bylaw articles.
- Review of Town Center Business District Sign Regulations (Article XIII Section 13.3)
- Review of regulations for Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of draft TCBD Sign Regulation Table
- Review of Article II definitions for Building Front, Continuous Awning, and Parapet
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee discussed the enforcement of zoning bylaws and the distinction between accessory use and in-law apartments. The committee also addressed a missing commitment letter regarding the Kent Cottage rezoning and reviewed criteria for NWP Housing.
- Discussion of a potential Historical Zoning overlay
- Review of a $50,000 donation option versus affordable housing for Kent Cottage rezoning
- Discussion on clarifying Accessory Use and In-Law Apartment distinctions in bylaws
- Review of NWP Housing targeting Burlington seniors
- Appointment of Mark from the Building Department to the ZBRC
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review sign regulations for the Town Center Business District. The group will discuss specific sign types and update definitions within the Zoning Bylaws.
- Review of Town Center Business District sign regulations
- Review of Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of draft TCBD Sign Regulation Table
- Review of definitions for Building Front, Continuous Awning, and Parapet
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The committee will discuss the Inspector of Buildings and potential zoning bylaw amendments. Members will also discuss a letter to the Planning Board regarding Kent Cottage rezoning and receive updates on NWP Housing.
- Discussion of proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaws Article II and IV
- Discussion of proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw Article III Districts
- Kent Cottage Rezoning discussion and letter to Planning Board
- NWP Housing update
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is reviewing definitions and regulations for signs in the Town Center Business District. The committee will also review specific zoning bylaw definitions regarding building fronts, awnings, and parapets.
- Review of Town Center Business District sign types including Directory, Electronic Display, Electronic Message, and Marquee signs
- Review of draft TCBD Sign Regulation Table
- Review of Article II definitions for Building Front, Continuous Awning, and Parapet
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The committee is discussing and planning zoning and general bylaw amendments for the September Warrant. The meeting includes reviews of bylaw enforcement, 40B public review requirements, and zoning district renaming.
- Discussion of 40B public review period requirements
- Review of definitions and Use Table regarding accessory use and in-law units
- Discussion on renaming zoning districts (IH)
- Planning for bylaw enforcement and compliance with MGL and Master plan
- Subcommittee updates on signage and style guide
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review definitions and regulations for signs in the Town Center Business District. The committee will discuss specific sign types and a draft regulation table.
- Review of Directory Sign, Electronic Display Sign, Electronic Message Sign, and Marquee Sign regulations
- Review of draft TCBD Sign Regulation Table
- Review and approval of minutes from 3/1, 3/15, and 5/3
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee will review and discuss definitions and regulations for the Town Center Business District. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the May 3 meeting.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
- Discussion of Town Center Business District sign definitions and regulations
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss and vote on two May Warrant Articles. These articles concern zoning amendments for specific planned development districts.
- Warrant Article # 31: Network Drive PDD Zoning Amendment
- Warrant Article # 32: South Ave I PDD Zoning Amendment
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss sign regulations. The group will review existing definitions and regulations for the Town Center Business District and assign remaining tasks.
- Review of Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3
- Review of Town Center Business District Sign Regulations definitions
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is discussing several zoning amendments for the May Warrant. These include proposed changes to specific planned development districts and parking structure regulations.
- South Ave I PDD Zoning Amendment regarding Parcel C additional use
- Network Drive PDD Zoning Amendment for Kent Cottage Housing
- Proposed amendment to Article VII Section 7.2.7 Parking Structures
- Style Guide update from Cathy Beyer
- Signage Subcommittee update from Sally Willard
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars is meeting to review provisional ballots from a recent election. This meeting is required to be held in person at the Town Clerk's office.
- Review of provisional ballots
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The committee will discuss several zoning amendment proposals for the upcoming May Warrant. Members will also receive an update on the Housing Choice Act during a joint meeting with Town Counsel.
- South Ave I PDD Zoning Amendment (Parcel C additional use)
- Network Drive PDD Zoning Amendment (Kent Cottage Housing)
- Article V Section 5.1.5.2 FAR
- Amend Zoning Map and Rezone to IH (clusters A, B and C)
- Housing Choice Act update with Town Counsel
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The committee will also discuss specific sign regulations under Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3 regarding the Town Center Business District.
- Review of prior meeting minutes (11/16, 12/7, 1/4)
- Discussion of Town Center Business District sign regulations including awning, bulletin board, canopy, directory, electric, exterior illuminated, freestanding, projecting, and wall signs
Board of Registrars
The Board of Registrars is meeting to perform machine testing for the upcoming Town Election. The meeting may continue into March 31st.
- Machine testing for the Town Election
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Sign Bylaw Subcommittee will review and discuss Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3. The discussion focuses on various sign types within the Town Center Business District.
- Review of Awning, Bulletin Board, and Canopy signs
- Review of Directory, Electric, and Exterior Illuminated signs
- Review of Freestanding signs including Monument, Pole, and Yard signs
- Review of Projecting, Under Awning, and Wall signs
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss accessory use and in-law apartments. The body will also review zoning bylaw amendments regarding entertainment uses and provide updates on the May Warrant Article.
- Discussion on accessory use and in-law apartments
- Zoning Bylaw amendments for Article II and IV regarding entertainment uses
- Update on May Warrant Article Planning Board Amendments
- Update on the Style Guide
- Update from the Signage Subcommittee
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss Zoning Bylaw Article XIII Section 13.3. The group will review regulations for various sign types in the Town Center Business District.
- Review of Town Center Business District sign regulations
- Discussion of awning, bulletin board, and canopy signs
- Discussion of directory, electric, and exterior illuminated signs
- Review of freestanding signs including monument, pole, and yard signs
- Review of projecting, under awning, and wall signs
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The committee is reviewing the ZBC Style Guide to align it with current bylaws. Members are discussing the process for September zoning amendments, including a June 29th warrant submittal deadline.
- Review of ZBC Style Guide and MGL references
- Discussion of signage amendments
- Discussion of wireless overlay amendments
- Reconciliation of Article II and Article IV
- Discussion of electric charging station amendments
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss Article XIII Section 13.3. The body will review regulations for various signs within the Town Center Business District.
- Review of Town Center Business District sign regulations
- Discussion of awning, canopy, and bulletin board signs
- Review of freestanding signs including monument, pole, and yard signs
- Review of electric, illuminated, projecting, and wall signs
- Approval of minutes from 11/16, 12/7, and 1/4 meetings
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss and approve specific amendments to the zoning bylaws. The session includes reviews of administrative name changes, housekeeping updates, and the committee's internal documentation process.
- ZBL Amendment to change 'Board of Selectmen' to 'Select Board'
- ZBL Housekeeping Amendment proposed by the Planning Dept
- Discussion on electronic formatting for the ZBL distribution process
- Review of the ZBC Style Guide regarding MGL references
- Discussion on future amendment processes and documentation
Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
The Zoning Bylaw Review Committee's Sign Bylaw Subcommittee is meeting to discuss sign regulations under Article XIII Section 13.3. The discussion focuses on various sign types within the Town Center Business District.
- Review of Town Center Business District sign regulations
- Discussion of awning, bulletin board, and canopy signs
- Discussion of directory, electric, and exterior illuminated signs
- Review of freestanding signs including monument, pole, and yard signs
- Review of projecting, under awning, and wall signs