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Council refers Salem Street zoning amendment to Community Development Board for public hearing
Summary
The council voted to refer a proposed change of parcels at the Salem Street/Park Street node from MX2 to MX1 to the Community Development Board for the statutorily required public hearing after public comment both for and against the change.
The Medford City Council voted to refer a mayoral request to amend the zoning designation for the Salem Street and Park Street node—changing parcel designations from MX2 to MX1—to the Community Development Board (CDB) for a statutory public hearing.
Vice President Collins moved the referral, saying residents should have another opportunity to weigh in. Several members emphasized the statutory multi‑step process that requires the CDB to hold a public hearing and issue a recommendation before the council takes a final vote.
Public comment included voices both for and against the referral; Nick Treleo spoke in support, saying the MX2 six‑story height was inappropriate for the node and praising the CDB recommendation for MX1. After the referral motion and a roll‑call vote, the council passed the motion to send the proposal to the CDB for public hearing.
What happens next: The Community Development Board will open a public hearing, take testimony and return a recommendation to the council, which will then decide whether to accept, modify or reject the CDB recommendation.
