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Home My WebLink About2013-01-22 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT MOTIONS BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JANUARY 22, 2013 Goldy, Tafoya, Schubert, Arena, Bonazoli Hechenbleikner 3a) Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the acquisition or sale of real estate and that the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body and to reconvene in Open Session at approximately 7:00 p.m. SG BT RS JA JB 4c) Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 3 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 4 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 5 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 6 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 7 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 8 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 9 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen recommend the subject matter of Article 10 of the January 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at p.m. 0 TO: Board of Selectmen From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Re: Billboard The following points have tentatively been agreed to by Clear Channel with regard to a contract between the Town and Clear Channel, should Article 10 be approved at the 1 -28 -13 Special Town Meeting • Agreement is subject to Bylaw being approved by 1 -28 -13 Town Meeting • Clear Channel will make presentations to CPDC and Town Meeting as requested • Clear Channel will make application to ZBA by May 31, 2013 • "Host" Payment to Reading will be $50,000 /year beginning 30 days after issuance of the State permit, but not later than 9 -1 -13 • "Host" payment to increase by CPI annually beginning 7 -1 -14 • 2 existing billboards in Reading will be removed in their entirety upon the issuance of the State permit • One additional billboard will be removed by 7 -1 -18 • Land owned by Clear Channel next to Kurchian Woods to be donated to the Town no Upon issuance of the permit by the State: Property • Area 0.86A • Town will have advertising capacity on billboards — 5 hours per month per side (3600 image displays per month — Non - profits in Reading will go through the Town for use • No sexually oriented nor tobacco advertising. If Article 10 is approved by a 2/3 vote, the article will be sent tot the Attorney General's office for approval. They have 90 days. Once approved, by the Attorney General's office, Clear Channel would make application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Special Permit. When a Special Permit is approved, application will be made to the State. • Panc 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Ed Grasso <niceworklou @comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:13 AM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Electronic Billboard > I am writing to express our opposition to the proposed electronically illuminated billboard at the location of the Mobile Gas Station / Dunkin' Donuts on West Street at the Reading - Woburn town line. > Allowing a billboard in this location would seem to serve only a few while offering no benefits to the surrounding community. In fact, billboards have been shown to be a detriment to the community. For example, a 1980 Federal Highway Administration study states there is a positive correlation between billboards and accident rates. In addition, Scenic America (www.scenic.org), a national nonprofit that helps citizens safeguard the scenic qualities of America's roadways, countryside and communities, asserts that "...most billboards have no connection to the local economy. They advertise either national brands or out -of -state products and services. In addition, while billboard owners often pay little or no local taxes on the actual boards, they enjoy high profit margins of 15 - 50 percent on every billboard face they own." > The proposed billboard will negatively impact the West Street neighborhood, including the West Street Historic District, which is less than a mile away. > We see no value to the residents of West Street and the surrounding neighborhoods from this billboard, and we strongly urge you to oppose it. > Sincerely, > Ed Grasso > Michelle Grasso > 326 West Street, Reading Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Thomas Stohr <thestohrs @verizon.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:40 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: tonights meeting Importance: High Dear Peter and Board of Selectmen: Unfortunately we'll not be able to be there tonight, but here is what we would like to say in re: electronic billboards. As a resident and small business owner in Reading we support the Selectman's efforts to bring new, recurring revenue to our community through the placement of an electronic billboard in Town. In addition to benefits of $50,000 of new, recurring revenue the free advertising time that the billboards owners will provide the town could be used to help bring all our businesses more guests who would normally just drive by Reading on Rt. 93. Sincerely, Helene & Thomas Stohr www.swissbakers.com have you seen the video yet? wwxv.youtube.com /swissbakers httr): / /www.thebostonchannel.com/ video / 30799529 /detai1.htm1 #.T3YbrUHbVzw.emaiI 781- 354 -6989 IEEE= Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Weld, Karl Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:14 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Electronic Billboard To the Selectmen of the Town of Reading, I am writing in support of the proposed ClearChannel billboard to be located near the Mobil station on West St. This is a one -shot deal for the Town. I have heard from one of you that ClearChannel is talking with Wakefield and Woburn. These billboards are going to be on our borders no matter what we do. If we have to look at them, we may as well get the revenue from them. If Town Meeting votes this down next Monday, this opportunity for a new annual revenue stream will be gone forever. I would hope that this Board would take every opportunity to maximize revenue to the Town. Clear Channel will pay Reading a host fee of $50,000 with an annual CPI incraese. - Reading has three existing billboards that Clear Channel will remove if this is approved. - Clear Channel will donate the land they currently own (.86 of an acre) to Reading for open space or whatever we need. - Reading will get 10 hours of free time per month on the billboards for our own use or to donate to non - profits. - Reading zoning already allows billboards, through a special permit this new bylaw change allows for electronic versions. - This billboard will not be able to be seen by anyone standing in Reading except for residents of Archstone. Clear Channel has agreed to angle the billboards away from those residents to ensure their comfort. This seems like everything the Town could want out of a deal like this. An annual payment of $50,000 with CIP increases every year is not something to look sideways at. As far as these signs not being "in character" with Reading, I point you to the monstrosity that is Jordan's Furniture, the 4 lanes of traffic cutting through our town center, and 30 Haven as examples of what is not "in character" with a small New England town. And for those who feel we need to be concerned with the view of our neighbors in Woburn, don't think for a minute that they care one whit what the view from Reading looks like when they put up this billboard 1000 ft from where it would be in Reading. Thank you, Karl Weld Tax payer & Town Meeting Member, Precinct 7 Hechenblefter, Peter From: Artsr <arsr @ssart.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:16 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Re: ClearChannel Billboards I am unable to attend the BOS meeting tonight but wanted to express my support for the ClearChannel proposal to remove 3 billboards in town and construct 1 on Route 93. These electronic billboards are a sign of the times and a three for one swap is certainly beneficial and the host fee should not be lost to a neighboring town. Sincerely Arthur Hayden Precinct 4 0 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Vincent Shanley <vncent @shanleyscapes.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2:05 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Billboard I am a resident of Reading and have been informed that a billboard may be placed on Mobil property on West street. I am strongly opposed to this as I see no real value to the town of Reading. From what I have been able to learn this will benefit the owner of the property and the advertising company the most. What is the benefit to reading? This billboard will negatively impact the surrounding homes, will the town assessor reduce the value of these homes and their reflective tax rate? They will not be worth as much due to a towering electronic sign. Is there discussion to place billboards in other parts of the town? The fact that it is in my neighborhood is frustrating, and I would guess that push back will be loudest from the west side. Billboards will not attract anyone to local reading shops, is dynamic sports going to take out an advertisement, will zynga? People have no time to read billboards, even in heavy traffic times. I have tried, driving on 93 north for a number of years I can recall a couple of billboards, sprite, coke and a convention at the Shriners auditorium (I was already aware of it so it caught my eye). Billboards are more for brands than actual retail shops. This will benefit the woburn mall, Cummings park etc. far more than shops in reading. I ask that you listen to the residents, particularly of the west side and not allow this billboard to move forward. The costs to reading and the tax paying citizens far outweigh any benefits. Not in my backyard applies, but opposed to other things this benefits no part of reading. We as a town can do better than to possibly collect a few dollars this way. Sincerely, Vincent Shanley Sent from my iPad Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Marsie West <mkwest06 @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 4:25 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: Bylaw Changes to Support Electronic Billboards Dear Board of Selectmen, I wanted to express my strong support for the bylaw changes outlined in the Feb 28th warrant. The revenue associated with this opportunity is potentially a significant source of recurring revenue which should be maximized to support the town government. The FINCOM ran a brainstorming session for the community to recommend sources of revenue and this opportunity was very highly rated by the participants from among the identified ideas. My understanding is that there is a proposed site being considered in my area of town and I have no reservations about it's impact on the town or my neighborhood. Regards, Marsie West Precinct 4 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Steve Quigley <stevequigley1 @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 20135:24 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Subject: I'm Opposed to Electronic Billboard Hi. I just learned of the proposed electronic billboard for West Street. I cannot make it to the Town Meeting tonight so I'm writing to you to express my concern. I must confess, I've only learned about it via one email so my knowledge is very limited. If in fact the proposal is for a large electronic billboard next to the Mobil Station on West Street, I say no thanks I appreciate our need for additional sources of revenue but I think there are better ways. Also, I'm concerned about the message we would send our neighbors in Woburn. IF we approve this in part because most of the "harm" will affect non - Reading residents, I think that's wrong. Please consider this proposal carefully and critically. I'm all for new revenue but not selling our soul to the devil to get it. Thanks, Steve Steve Quigley 113 Summer Ave Reading, MA 01867 1v DRAFT 2013 Special Town Meeting Monday, January 28, 2013 WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 01/22/2013 Art. Mover/ Moderator # Article Description Sponsor Comment Notes 1 Reports • Motion - Goldy Table 2 Instructions • Motion - Tafoya Table 3 Amending the Capital Improvement • Motion - Bonazoli Program FY 2013 -FY 2022 • Presentation - LeLacheur: LeLacheur/Doherty (pending capital issues); • FINCOM Report — Paula Perry 4 Amending the FY 2013 Budget • Motion - Greenfield • Presentation - LeLacheur • FINCOM Report- Karen Herrick 5 Approve Payment of Prior Year's • Motion - Schubert 9/10 vote Bills • Presentation - Angstrom • FINCOM Report- Paul McNeice 6 Authorizing debt — Reading Public Board of Library • Motion - Curtis 2/3 vote Library Trustees • Presentation — project Hutchinson; Richard Smith • FINCOM Report — David Greenfield 7 Eminent Domain taking — Pearl Street Board of Selectmen • Motion - Arena 2/3 vote • Presentation - Hechenbleikner • FINCOM Report — Mark Dockser 8 Easement — Walkers Brook Drive — Board of Selectmen • Motion - Goldy 2/3 vote bus shelter • Presentation - Zambouras • FINCOM Report — Jeanne Borawski 1/22/2013 1 (I DRAFT 2013 Special "Town Meeting Monday, January 28, 2013 WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 01/22/2013 9 Vacating and accepting easement — Board of Selectmen Motion - Tafoya 2/3 vote 518 Summer Avenue • Presentation - Zambouras 10 Amending zoning bylaw — Electronic Board of Selectmen • Motion - Bonazoli 2/3 vote Billboards • Presentation - Hechenbleikner • CPDC report - Adams • Bylaw Committee report — O'Keefe • FINCOM Report — Barry Berman 1/22/2013 2 C&) Pe C.-e,- � ! ( 2- - ) 3 YN FAR: a0 -into-- Building Cost Comparison Summary January 22, 2013 64 MIDDLESEX AVENUE READING, MA 01867 TELEPHONE 781 -944 -0840 %VWW. READING PL.ORG Renovation Approved Preliminary Design Construction Costs $9,700,000 $10,126,698 Beacon Architecture A.M. Fogarty — Cost Consultants Soft Costs $405,000 $4,750,000 Design and Engineering Fees, Contingency, Moving and Temporary Quarters Subtotal $14,585,000 $141)876,698 State Construction Grant $0 - $5,105,114 Total Cost Renovation/Full Design $14,585,000 $93,7711,584 64 MIDDLESEX AVENUE READING, MA 01867 TELEPHONE 781 -944 -0840 %VWW. READING PL.ORG A.M. Fo soc., inc. 175 Derby St., SuitC 5, Hingham, MA 02043 TEL: (781) 749 -7272 • FAX (781) 740 -2652 ptimOamfogarty.com "Construction Cost Consultants" Preliminary Design Reading Public Library Reading, MA January 22, 2013 GRAND SUMMARY TOTALS NEW ADDITION $2,085,695 RENOVATION $4,884,387 SITEWORK $685,029 TOTAL DIRECT COST $7,655,110 GENERAL CONDITIONS 8% $612,409 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 0 &P 5% $413,376 P &P BOND 1% $86,809 CONTINGENCY 10% $876,770 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $9,644,474 COST PER S.F. $263.96 ESCALATION: YEAR 2014 5% $10,126,698 YEAR 2015 5% $10,633,033 YEAR 2016 4% $11,058,354 Prepared by: A. M. Fogarty & Associates, Inc. READING LIBRARY 1- 13182/20139:35 AM Page I BEACON ARCHITECTURAL • DATE January 22, 2013 M E M O R A N D U M 145 South Street Boston, Ma 02111 -2802 (617) 357 -7171 fax (617) 357 -1832 www.beaconarch.com TO Town of Reading PROJECT Reading Public Library Renovation Project ATTN Peter Hechenbleikner SAA # 10 -177 FROM Peter C Byerly, AIA, LEED AP RE Proposed alternate Library construction costs Cc Richard Smith, Adams and Smith; Peter Timothy AM Fogarty; Ruth Urell, Reading Public Library There follows a description of two scopes of work for the Library and order of magnitude construction budgets. The existing building is presently comprised of three levels with an area of 29,021 sf. The building is a historic structure and is presently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "Cost of doing nothing" Improvements to the exterior infrastructure of the existing building, these improvements would involve upgrades to building fabric and systems only: Site improvements to include: o New paving and parking plan o New landscaping Construction cost budget subtotal: $900,000 Building exterior improvements: • Select reconstruction of chimneys and the pone cochere • Correction of water infiltration at the west end of the basement, addressing gutters and downspouts, underground piping and grading against the building • Replacement of all windows to suit Historical review • Masonry repair and complete repointing and cleaning • Replacement in kind of all corroded downspouts o Restoration of insulation in the attic • Construction and condition of a new ramp to the main entrance • Upgrade to electrical service Construction cost budget subtotal: $1,300,000 BEACON ARCHITECTURAL "Cost of upgrading existing building footprint to maximize potential" 145 South Street Boston, Ma 02111-2802 (617) 357 -7171 fax (617) 357 -1832 www.beaconarch.com Replanning and upgrading the three levels of the interior of the existing Library renovation to accommodate a new Library program. • Replanning of stacks, reconfiguring and adding new offices in Ground floor area • Reframing of first floor level to accommodate stack loading, 150 psf from the present 125 psf • Replanning of stacks and reading Browsing, reference, reconfiguring and adding new offices in First floor area • Replanning of Children's Library, adding new offices in Second floor area • Recondition existing public meeting area on second floor • New building entry and accessible ramp • Seismic upgrades to building, partial south wall bracing and seismic restraints at all floor and roof levels • Removing existing stairwell first and second floor levels • New accessible elevator all levels • Toilet room upgrades all levels • New MEP /F P systems throughout • New book detection and security system • Replacement of an obsolete fire alarm system Construction cost budget, subtotal : $7,5000000 Summary construction cost budget (Items I & 2): $9,700,000 �e We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address / email /phone 7 ell 7�r �j �2 m �i "i Jr 7 S'� " 5 �y 3'Z�� y X171 A -791 ' Ay �. We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address email /phone Z rn r• 'a ` � l 1 1 tom✓ lJ^ ) /�.t:' k''_ -(�•X � T t i o C �C !% j U �',- L.�_�� ,:• ��; � � (,. � 1. �Y I i ) �c 1 r We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address C half iv EVAL(i "(LI YO �a IJ69 �a email /phone )- 4P N 1 g y 2 7.1'% A/IZ 6- C =-y Bit z CIO G- We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address email /phone 7 r-i - �; y4/- �& 5-3 (2 o A)A 1� A6 We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address v� / ry 00"Vi aq«ey , A"/ l 3 Oaf C7 l-., c C- �av�,aJ a Z JlVes� S& l email /phone -7sJryyv 6C( // 7'i/- Mgr I- /' r 7 �J /) qL141 - 6 q / -2--, (Iro qqq -��a 't 79(- �..Pr i ?. /// G C Z,L(,Glvt l((w !C f r l? "nc /u Q q� pc c. 2�%> �av�,aJ a Z JlVes� S& l email /phone -7sJryyv 6C( // 7'i/- Mgr I- /' r 7 �J /) qL141 - 6 q / -2--, (Iro qqq -��a 't 79(- �..Pr i ?. /// 1 27` i f i '%)-q -e( r We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name m l�, ary\ SrCe t �- C � l 1 � J ,' \ Address Le 'J 18 W,/\ kk,/C)P OJc 3 9 ��e1?1C1J e W(:J' 6: Q e- ✓ n C�. rd - L-6,r� email /phone MSPe'tf � ' y 32 Cow. c o 1MVV\C�vI((RiskI�' '�66M(aif,('; V&-ile,17,4e 74 Jmv 7 L a V-w i 20 n . '17et- We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address ! �. c'u � �u� � ✓u� t Ciio,Q �11GniSccrlCC� LC 'Dr 01(f-lo Yoov l-S n�( r6 t �vuUtns L 4 411c-151 Fit- 1 �r(r -.KCB L� %L Lc C"') r 1C,,2 Col %insAveq- IJ email /phone �jic��vYlcznisrcc.i <c c� l(G:hCG,Cc� 1'�Gt ��ISC f �d \,�f' ✓i �� , ✓`E'er Z 1� 1�;�v eno 1001 wV 9,000'com 6&222, We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name MaGa izrnprte� de� ell- �w Address email /phone IT � r 0 emP 16-7 1.)�)b%m Sf Jt� ?R1-9ya -1y39 37Z- 113 z 7 ,?/ - 1?9'tf - 5 %1 -9�--1 /6 9,5- We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address Iry a 7 C0O'1 sf, a� hk p �- n (�s movlk Ln S c\AES T,,�uT 9-0f b c� 1�.Z� t `l Chas fi, add email /phone �W- �� 5:4101 y -79/ W -` -3 S'j VA�2SHA /YID�2TE g CNEST/�� f?O�b ,7$/ - +6 3 � 7�l 7 7 � 79 9ya -7a `1 ,SbS -;.s3 -(630 7g-(- st+ ,I -/q i7 508 - 3ra 3 - IG3d 7 JF/ - 7g1- 7LY_514:3 We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Wakc'--�-rw- Address s36 )�4 . St g 36 Mal'o St email /phone 7 &1- yYq - 3617 1gl- aK�l-3�r� 7S1—` -367 We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address i S-P a K0' [V�a J �k-( J email /phone Pau ej c��oc c � m 1119J &ka,1-7 -r� -AZ �t r4;, �Xc" 1 Q%Z9 --T 0- vtUCSi4Am& l �IL�n� RM , �,fZv ICE'S �'iM� � �/Vl/� ?L : -t►.✓1 r We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the proposed zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West Street neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, it is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has been brought forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby community of Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these disadvantages. Name Address email /phone dpp r��,7 JCL We the undersigned residents of Reading ask the Board of Selectmen Town and the Community Planning and Development Commission to reject the pr Meeting zoning amendment to allow for an electronic billboard abutting the West reef d neighborhoods. This sign creates the wrong image of our residential community, is proposed for a location steps away from a historic district, it has be ht it forward without the necessary level of public discussion and it will be brought day, 7 day a week nuisance for residents of Reading and the nearby ce a 24 hour a Woburn. The mitigation payments are simply not adequate to offset these ty of disadvantages. Name Address Oa d� A dY /0 U 'e�9'A OCJ�,��✓ %�! il,�i 3R wh,�dall �m 50r �`veY 17 CIA-C-� a email /phone 7d/- SSzs" n V,nce4�e3A4n1Q j SeV6*Cbm 3ga -713 3 00 1-�O«` I- Yom%