FRAMINGHAM — Framingham City Council decided not to go forward at this time with a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would have given councilors more control over certain large mixed-use developments. Christine Long, District 1 City Councilor, a proponent of the measure, argued that there were fewer than five projects in the last decade that would have induced a special grant permitting process. Very few projects would need City Council approval instead of going through regular channels, and those that did would be for large projects that could potentially affect many residents. City Council Chair and Councilor-at-Large George King took issue with characterizing the decision as happening just before an election, and said it was concerning that the arguments were being brought forward at the “11th and a half hour. “Those are the types of projects that probably should be approved by an elected city council with representation from every neighborhood,” King said.

Source: MetroXpress September 28, 2021 09:00 UTC