Urban Affairs Committee Meeting - June 17, 2026

The Urban Affairs Committee of Marlborough, MA, met on June 17, 2026, to discuss two main procurement-related matters. First, they reviewed an application to amend a special permit for Target at 423 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard to increase the number of wall signs from three to four, with a total aggregate signage area not to exceed 300 square feet. The committee discussed signage placement, visibility, and parking adjustments related to the drive-up service. The amendment was moved forward for further legal review and planned for a vote in July. Second, the committee considered a proposed zoning amendment to create the Forest Street Residential Overlay District (FSROD), aimed at encouraging mixed-use development including residential, retail, and office spaces. The discussion focused on unit limits, building height restrictions, parking, landscaping, and special permit processes. The committee debated the maximum number of residential units, with a consensus leaning toward allowing up to 450 units with flexibility at the special permit stage. Several modifications were proposed to align with planning board recommendations, including setback increases and signage regulations. The zoning amendment was approved as amended and referred to the city solicitor for legal review, with a final vote anticipated in July. The meeting also touched on procedural matters related to timing and coordination with other city approvals, such as school bond votes.