Legislative Affairs Committee

Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes for February 24, 2021 Legislative Affairs Committee members present: Andrew Couture, Andy Van Hazinga, and Anthony Zarrella Absent: Elizabeth Walsh Also Present: Executive Director of Community Development and Planning Tom Skwierawski, Planning Board Chair Paula Caron, Principal Planner Mike O’Hara The meeting began at approximately 6:50pm. Agenda: 005-2021 Phase Il Review of Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 172-2020 (Petition 029-20) and Petition 2202020) http ://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/DocumentCenter/Index/816 The Legislative Affairs Committee immediately followed the Economic Development Committee meeting. Legislative Affairs concurred with Economic Development on all recommended changes with the exception of the following: Multi-Family 181.745, Councilor Zarrella made a motion to request that the Legal Department rework the language to direct the Planning Board to consider criteria, motion seconded by Councilor Van Hazinga, motion passed by unanimous consent. Unanimous consent to second the recommendations approved by the Economic Development Committee in its meeting earlier on 2/24/2021. All changes approved by the Legislative Affairs Committee can be found at http://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/DocumentCenter/Index/832 The meeting ended at approximately 7:20pm.