Malden public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit petitions for property changes in the Residence A zoning district. The items include a three-family dwelling renovation at 47 Francis Street and a conversion of a restaurant and two-family building into a four-family dwelling at 204-210 Highland Avenue.
- Special permit for 47 Francis Street to renovate interior and extend roof/third floor
- Special permit for 204-210 Highland Avenue to construct additions and convert to a four-family dwelling
- Status update regarding the Community Preservation Committee
Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition
The Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet to receive updates from the DPH and HMCC. The body will discuss purchasing and the COVID-19 After-Action Review Conference.
- COVID-19 After-Action Review Conference
- Purchasing updates
- DPH update
- HMCC update
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings for special permits regarding property use in Industrial 1 and Residence A zoning districts. The board will consider a new self-storage facility and a residential conversion.
- 950-970 Eastern Avenue: Proposal for a four-story, 81,700 SF self-storage facility
- 204-210 Highland Avenue: Proposal to convert a restaurant and two-family dwelling into a four-family dwelling
- 260 Eastern Avenue: Request to withdraw petition for a 22-space offsite parking lot
Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition
The Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is meeting to conduct a charter review and hold elections. The body will also receive updates from the DPH, HMCC, and the Planner.
- 3E Charter review and Election
- DPH update
- HMCC update
- Planner Update
Planning Board
The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee will hold joint hearings on zoning amendments regarding warehouse uses and site plan reviews. The board will also consider a special permit for a multifamily conversion on Cross Street and a lot creation on Central Avenue.
- Proposed prohibition of Warehouse and Wholesale & Distribution use in Highway Business zoning district
- Proposed shift of special permit authority for warehouses from Planning Board to City Council
- Proposed establishment of Site Plan Review for non-residential uses allowed by right in all zoning districts
- Special permit request for 272-274 Cross Street to create a five-unit multifamily dwelling
- Application to create one new lot at 165 Central Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permits for warehouse and parking uses. The board will also review a subdivision plan for the property at 320 State Highway.
- Special permit for 94,000 SF new warehouse and wholesale/distribution building at 320 State Highway (735 Broadway)
- Special permit for a 22-space offsite parking lot at 260 Eastern Avenue (petitioner requested to table)
- Subdivision plan review for 735 Broadway/320 State Highway
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. The board is considering a residential conversion to a five-unit dwelling and the addition of a medical clinic to a business property.
- 272-274 Cross Street: Proposal to demolish a one-story building and expand a dwelling into a five-unit multifamily building
- 215 Beach Street: Proposal for a medical clinic to occupy 3,131 SF of an existing building
- Status update from the Community Preservation Committee
Planning Board
The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a request for a waiver regarding traffic impact study filing requirements. The board will also receive a status update from the Community Preservation Committee.
- Request for waiver of Traffic Impact Study for a medical center use at 215 Beach Street
- Proposed use of 3,131 SF for a clinic and 10,750 SF for retail sales/pharmacy at 215 Beach Street
- Cancelled public hearing for a 94,000 SF warehouse at 320 State Highway/735 Broadway due to notice error
Planning Board
The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding a joint public hearing to discuss two zoning amendments. These proposals involve establishing an inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing and prohibiting offsite parking in the Residence A district.
- Proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance for affordable housing (CCP #232/2021)
- Proposed prohibition of Offsite Parking Facilities in Residence A zoning district (CCP #339/2021)
- Status update from the Community Preservation Committee
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Properties Unit will review the progress of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The body will also receive updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to city departments but not yet resolved.
- Progress update on Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
- Review of properties in litigation with the Legal Department
- Updates on reported properties from Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health Department
- Review of properties reported since the June meeting
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Property Unit will discuss the progress of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The body will also review updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance, and the Health Department.
- Update on Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
- Review of properties in litigation with the Legal Department
- Review of properties reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health Department
- Discussion of properties reported since the June meeting
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permits for a restaurant and a medical center. The board will also consider a request to reconfigure lot lines for two properties. One scheduled hearing for a warehouse project is cancelled due to a notice error.
- Special permit for fast food restaurant with drive-thru at 75 Broadway
- Special permit amendment for medical center at 219-225 Centre Street
- Lot line reconfiguration for 123 Bayrd Road and 100 Bainbridge Road
- Cancelled hearing for 94,000 SF warehouse at 320 State Highway/735 Broadway
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Properties Unit is meeting to review the progress of a draft ordinance on Inclusionary Zoning. The body will also receive updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to city departments.
- Draft ordinance on Inclusionary Zoning
- Review of properties in litigation with Legal Department
- Updates on properties reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health Department
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three special permit requests for property use and structural changes. The board will also discuss a lot line reconfiguration and receive committee status updates.
- 200 Exchange Street: Special permit for research & development or light manufacturing in a 324,000 SF building
- 304 Lynn Street: Special permit to convert office use to a second residential unit
- 47 Francis Street: Special permit to renovate and add to a three-family dwelling
- 75-77 Loomis Street and 165 Elwell Street: Proposal to reconfigure lot lines
- Status updates from Community Preservation and Inclusionary Zoning Advisory Committees
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Properties Unit is meeting to review the progress of a draft Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The body will also receive updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health departments.
- Draft ordinance on Inclusionary Zoning
- Properties currently in litigation with Legal Department
- Properties reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance and Health Department
- Properties reported since February meeting
Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition
The Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is meeting to receive updates from the DPH and HMCC. The body will review the BP3 workplan and budget.
- Review of BP3 Workplan
- Review of BP3 Budget
- DPH update
- HMCC update
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permits for property alterations and use changes. The board is considering a proposal to create nine dwelling units and a separate offstreet parking lot.
- Special permit for 91-95 Main Street to change use from recreation business to multifamily dwelling
- Special permit for 97-101 Main Street to change use from general offices to multifamily dwelling
- Proposal to connect 2nd floors of 91-101 Main Street for a total of nine dwelling units
- Special permit for 11 Cross Street to allow an offstreet parking lot with nine spaces
- Status update from the Community Preservation Committee
Planning Board
The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding a joint public hearing to discuss several zoning amendments. These proposals focus on setbacks, yard requirements, and site plan reviews for properties abutting rivers and watercourses.
- Proposed Malden River Site Plan Review process (CCP #41/2021)
- Proposed setbacks from rivers, channels, and watercourses (CCP #42/2021)
- Proposed amendment to rear yard requirement waivers for industrial properties abutting water (CCP #40/2021 and #42/2021)
- Status updates from the Inclusionary Zoning Advisory Committee and Community Preservation Committee
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several zoning matters. These include a motor vehicle repair shop, an amendment for a medical center, and a new dental practice.
- Special permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 495 Broadway
- Amendment to special permit for a Medical Center at 219 Centre Street and 225 Centre Street
- Special permit for a family dental practice at 209 Centre Street and 321-331 Main Street
- Status updates from the Community Preservation Committee
- Status updates from the Inclusionary Zoning Advisory Committee
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Properties Unit will meet to discuss ordinance amendments and the Neighborhood Hub Program. The unit will also receive updates on properties currently in litigation or reported to city departments.
- Review of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of submitted ordinance amendments
- Update on the Neighborhood Hub Program and award
- Review of properties in litigation with the Legal Department
- Updates from Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health Departments
Problem Property Unit
The Problem Properties Unit will meet to discuss proposed ordinance amendments and review the status of reported properties. The body will receive updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to Inspectional Services, Compliance, and the Health Department.
- Discussion of submitted ordinance amendments
- Review of properties currently in litigation
- Updates on reported properties not yet in the Legal Department
- Review of properties reported since the December meeting