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Gardner City Council refers zoning map amendment with summit solar overlay to joint public hearing
Summary
The Gardner City Council voted to refer an ordinance that would rezone a parcel from Commercial‑2 to Industrial‑1 with a summit solar overlay to the public welfare subcommittee and the planning board for a joint public hearing.
On Monday, June 2, the Gardner City Council voted to refer an ordinance amending the city zoning map — changing a parcel on the easterly side of Route 101 from Commercial‑2 to Industrial‑1 with a summit solar overlay — to the public welfare subcommittee and the planning board for a joint public hearing.
The measure was submitted by Attorney Christine Tree and was moved for referral by Councilor Mack and seconded by Councilor Heath. President Tairos put the motion to a voice vote and the motion passed. The motion directed the two bodies to schedule a joint public hearing “within a timely manner.”
Why it matters: rezoning and overlay districts change what uses are allowed on a specific parcel and set the procedural path for hearings and public comment. The council’s referral means the planning board and the public welfare subcommittee will examine zoning, potential land‑use impacts, and public input before any final council vote.
The transcript identifies Attorney Christine Tree as the filer of the zoning amendment. The council did not adopt the ordinance on June 2; instead it referred the item for joint public review and a public hearing. The record does not specify a date for the joint hearing.
