In a recent Planning Board meeting, attorney John Cox presented a definitive subdivision plan on behalf of Martin Burke, seeking approval for the extension of Tamarac Street by approximately 140 feet and the construction of a single-family dwelling at 4 Tamarack Street. The site, currently an empty lot, is located within a traditional neighborhood, single-family zoning district, necessitating the board's approval under Lowell's Subdivision Regulations.

Cox detailed the lengthy history of the project, which began in 2020 when the Conservation Commission initially approved the plan. However, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intervened, leading to a four-year process that included a recent superseding order from DEP allowing the project to proceed.

During an informal meeting held in August, Burke engaged with nearby residents, addressing concerns primarily related to the preservation of trees on the property. The proposed home will occupy a 7,000-square-foot lot, with plans to replace an existing one-inch water line with a four-inch line and extend it by an additional 75 feet. An upgraded sewer line and a new fire hydrant will also be installed, enhancing neighborhood infrastructure.

Cox noted that while the plan includes a request for a waiver regarding curbing and sidewalks—given the absence of existing sidewalks—there is an existing catch basin designed to manage road drainage. The Planning Board will need to review the proposal further, including comments from the fire department, which had not been received at the time of the meeting. The next steps will involve seeking city council approval for the new street extension.