HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-15 Subsequent Town Meeting MinutesSUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School November 15, 2010
Alan Foulds called the meeting to order at 7:42 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by
Town Meeting Members
ARTICLE 14
Motion made by James Bonazoli Move that the Town vote to amend Section 2.2.6 of the General Bylaws
of the Town of Reading by striking the sentence "Chairmen shall serve no more than six consecutive
years in that position" so that Section 2.2.6 reads in its entirety:
2.2.6 The Town Meeting Members and Town Meeting Members -Elect from each precinct shall hold an
Annual Precinct Meeting after the Annual Town Election but before the convening of the business
sessions of the Annual Town Meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of a Chairman
and a Clerk and to conduct whatever business may be appropriate. Additional precinct meetings may be
called by the Chairman or by a petition of six (6) Town Meeting Members of the precinct."
Rules Committee Report: given by Alan Foulds, Moderator and member of the Rules Committee as
follows:
Pursuant to the Reading Home Rule Charter, Section 2 -12, the Town Meeting Rules Committee met on
May 28, 2010 to review and make recommendations on possible changes in the conduct of Town
Meeting.
It was decided by majority vote to recommend to Town Meeting that article 2.2.6 of the Reading Bylaws
be changed to eliminate term limits for precinct chairmen.
The change was recommended because it was felt by a majority of the committee that there I no known
problem caused by retaining people in that position indefinitely, and it unnecessarily rule out people that
would like to serve.
By a vote of 5 -1 the committee recommended the removal of the line "Chairmen shall serve no more than
six consecutive years in that position."
Bylaw Committee Report: Recommends 4 -0 for same reasons as the Rules Committee
After discussion by Town Meeting members
Motion does not Carry
ARTICLE 15
Motion made by Camille Anthony to move that the Town vote, pursuant to Section 8 -1 of the Reading
Home Rule Charter, to amend Section 4 -10: Other Committees, to delete Section 4 -10 (a) Land Bank
Committee, and to re -letter Sections (b) and (c) thereof so that Section 4 -10 will read in its entirety as
' follows:
Motion made by Stephen Goldy to dispense of the reading of the Article
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Motion to Dispense Carries '
Section 4 -10: Other Committees
The Selectmen shall appoint the following committees and determine the number of members and their
term of appointment, not to exceed three (3) years:
(a) Town Forest Committee
(b) Historical Commission
The Board of Selectmen may establish and appoint standing advisory committees from time to time for a
specific purpose. Such committees shall be considered a "multiple - member body" as defined in the
Charter, shall be appointed in accordance with the process detailed in Section 8 -12, and members shall
physically reside in the Town of Reading at the time of their appointment and during their term of office.
Any of the elected boards or committees as listed in Article 3 of the Charter may, from time to time,
establish and appoint ad hoc committees which shall serve no longer than 12 months. The term may be
extended one time only for up to an additional 12 months. Each ad hoc committee shall be considered a
"multiple- member body" as defined in the Charter, and shall be bound by all laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts but shall not be required to meet the requirements of Section 8 -12 of the
Reading Home Rule Charter as to the appointment process.
Board of Selectmen
Information given by Peter Hechenbleikner and discussion with Town Meeting Members it agreed that all
the documents would be scanned into the Electronic Document Management system by the Town Clerk
within 6 months if possible.
Bylaw Committee Report given by Philip Pacino - The Bylaw committee would like to thank the Land
Bank committee for their work and voted 4-0 in support of this Article '
After discussion by town meeting members the vote was:
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 16
Motion made by Richard Schubert to move that the Town vote, pursuant to Section 8 -1 of the Reading
Home Rule Charter, to amend Section 2 -16: Referendum Procedures, so that it reads as follows:
(language with strikethrough shows deletionstwords in italics denotes new language.)
Motion made by Stephen Goldy to dispense of the reading of the Article
Motion to Dispense Carries
No final affirmative vote of a Town Meeting on any Warrant Article shall be operative until after
the expiration of seven (7) days following the dissolution of the Town Meeting except the following: (a) a
vote to adjourn or dissolve, (b) votes appropriating money for the payment of notes or bonds of the Town
and interest becoming due within the then current fiscal year, (c) votes for the temporary borrowing of ,
money in anticipation of revenue, or (d) a vote declared by preamble by a two- thirds vote of Town
Meeting to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health,
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safety or convenience of the Town. If a referendum petifion is not fled within the said seven (7) days, the
' votes of the Town Meeting shall then become operative.
(a) Referendum Petition — If, within said seven (7) days, a referendum petition signed by not less
than three (3) percent of the voters certified by the Registrars of Voters containing their names and
addresses is filed with the Board of Selectmen requesting that any question affirmative vote of Town
Meeting be submitted to the voters in the form of a ballot question, such ballot question to be in the form
required in (b) herein, to the voters, then the operation of the Town Meeting vote shall be further
suspended pending its determination as provided below. The Board of Selectmen shall, within ten (10)
days after the filing of such referendum petition, call a Special Election that shall be held within thirty (30)
days or such longer period as may be required by law after issuing the call, for the purpose of presenting
to the voters any such ballot question.
If, however, a regular or Special Election is to be held not more than sixty (60) days following the date the
referendum petition is fled, the Board of Selectmen may provide that any such ballot question be
presented to the voters at that Election.
(b) Form of Referendum Petition /Ballot Question - Each ballot question so submitted shall appear
at the top of each referendum petition and shall be presented in the following form of the following
question which shall be placed on the official ballot: - "Shall the Town vote to approve the action of the
representative Town Meeting whereby it was voted on (insert date of town meeting) to (brief description
of the substance (insert complete language of the vote in the same language and form in which it was
stated when presented by the Moderator to the Town Meeting, and as it appears in the records of the
Clerk of the meeting)"?
The form of the referendum petition shall in conformance with this section.
The circulator(s) of the referendum petition may make additional copies of the petition form, but such
copies must be an exact duplicate thereof. The petition form may not be altered in any way. No
extraneous markings, such as underlines, highlighting, erasures, marking out or insertion of words or
other information, are allowed on any area of the petition form. Any such extraneous markings on, or
alterations of the petition form, or copies of the petition form that are not exact duplicates, will result in the
invalidation of all signatures contained on that petition form. Extraneous markings do not include
signatures or addresses.
Each petition form shall include language informing voters that additional markings will disqualify the
signatures on the petition form; that for their signature to be valid, they must be a registered voter of the
Town of Reading; that their signature shall be written as they are registered; that they should not sign the
petition more than once; and that if they are prevented by physical disability from writing, that they may
authorize some person to write their name and residence in their presence. The back of each petition
form where signature lines appear, shall include the following instruction: "ATTENTION VOTERS: Before
signing, read signer information on the other side".
In addition to the certification of signatures on the petition form, the Board of Registrars of Voters shall
examine the petition forms for extraneous markings, and determine whether they are exact copies.
(c) Election - Any ballot question so submitted in accordance with this procedure shall be determined by a
majority vote of the voters voting in said election, but no action of the Town Meeting shall be reversed
unless at least twenty percent (20 %) of the eligible voters vote in such election.
Board of Selectmen
Presentation was given by Ben Tafoya - See Attached Example
Board of Selectmen: Vote is 4 -1 in support of Article
Bylaw Committee Report: 4-0 in support
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Motion was by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 to Indefinitely Postpone
Motion Does Not Carry '
Motion to move the question was by Ron O'Keefe, Precinct 1
2/3 Vote required
90 Voted in the affirmative
39 Voted in the negative
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion to move the Question Carries
After discussion by Town meeting members
Motion Carries
ARTICLE 17
Mary Ellen O'Neil, Reading Municipal Light Board moves that the Town vote to authorize the General
Manager of the Reading Municipal Light Department, on the recommendation of the RMLD Board of
Commissioners, to enter into a five -year contract, including all extensions, renewals, and options, for
maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA) program at the RMLD.
Background - given Peter Hechenbleiknen The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) has a ,
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.(SCADA) Program that provides real -time data on the RMLD's
electric distribution system.
This program was purchased from Survalent Technologies in 2008, and includes an annual maintenance
contract for the Survalent software. Survalent recently offered the RMLD a five -year maintenance
contract, which would result in a cost saVings compared to signing a contract with a shorter time period.
The cost of the contract is shown below with the relative discount amounts. If the RMLD signs a five -year
maintenance contract with Survalent, the RMLD could save $12,187.50 or 25% of the five -year
maintenance cost. The RMLD intends to use this software for the long term, well more than five years.
The RMLD's prior SCADA system was installed in the 1980's. Table 1 shows the contract years, the
amount of the contract, and the relative discount. 1010 Subsequent Town Meeting Report on the Warrant.
TABLE 1
Survalent Technol ies
Gold Service
/Annual Software Su
Dport /Maintenance
Year (s)
Cost
Multi-Year Discount
Discount Savings
Total Cost
1
9750.00
0.00
9,750.00
2
19,500.00
10%
- 1,950.00
17550.00
3
29 250.00
15%
-4,387.50
24 862.50
4
39,000.00
20%
-7,8 0.00
31 200.00
5
46,750.00
25%
- 12,167.50
38562.50
According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12 (b), municipalities cannot sign ,
contract longer than three years, unless the legislative body (Town Meeting) approves a contract for a
longer period of time.
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Finance Committee Report: No report
Reading Municipal Light Board Report - given by Peter Hechenbleikner: At the RMLD Board of
Commissioners' Meeting held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the following vote was taken on the
Survalent contract: Chairman O'Neill made a motion seconded by Ms. Snyder that the RMLD Board of
Commissioners place the following Article on the Warrant of the Fall 2010 Town of Reading Subsequent
Town Meeting; To see if the Town will vote to authorize the General Manager of the Reading Municipal
Light Department, on the recommendation of the RMLD Board of Commissioners, to enter into a five -year
contract, including all extensions, renewals and options, for maintenance of the Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Program at the RMLD, or to take any other action with respect thereto. Motion
carried 5:0:0.
Bylaw Committee - Report: No report
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 18
Nicholas Saline, Community Planning & Development Commission moves that the Town vote to amend
' Section 6.2 of the Reading Zoning By -Laws by adding an (1) after 20 in row # 11 Free - Standing Signs
under Side Setback in Table 6.2.3 for Business -A, Business -C and Industrial Zoning Districts. And add (I)
to the Notes in Table 6.2.3 and add a new Section 6.2.9. "Signs by Special Permit" as follows: (words In
bold italics denotes new language).
Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of article.
Motion to Dispense Carried
Table 6.2.3 Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Business -A, Business -C and Industrial Zoning Districts:
Type
Permit
Max. Sign
Max. Sign
Front
Side
Maximum
Required
Area (sq
Height (ft)
Setback (ft)
Setback (ft)
Number
n
11. Free-
Y
50(D)
20
0
20(l)
trot
Standin
Note (1): A Special Permit may be granted by the CPDC. See Section 6.2.9 for Special Permit Criteria.
Add new Section 6.2.9 so that it reads as follows:
Section 6.2.9 Signs by Special Permit:
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for a free- standing sign within the side setbacks identified in Table
6.2.3 or Section 6.2.6.3 if it finds that the sign complies with the purposes of this by -law, abutting
properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement, and the sign conforms in all other respects
' with Section 6.2 with specific attention to Section 6.2.5.a regarding impact on traffic and pedestrian
safety.
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Background - given by Jean Delios: In 1993, Signs under the Zoning By -Law was amended. The changes ,
that resulted created non - conformity with regard to signs. A sunset provision was also adopted as part of
the zoning changes which allowed businesses to come into compliance over time. The deadline for
compliance was July 1, 2010.
An inventory was conducted last Spring which identified numerous non - conforming signs, many of which
did not meet the side setback requirements in Table 6.2.3 of the Zoning By -Laws for Business A,
Business -C and Industrial Zoning Districts. The sunset provision is no longer in effect so the
nonconformity must be addressed.
As a way to deal with side setback non - conformity, the proposed changes in Article 17 add a Special
Permit provision to the side setback requirements. Under the existing zoning ordinance, a 20 foot side
setback (an allowance or setback of area from the side of the property line to the sign) is required for free-
standing signs. This creates a hardship for many businesses by requiring that the sign be placed in the
middle of the parking lot thus interfering with access.
Article 18 provides a way for the CPDC, through a Special Permit process, to allow a free - standing sign
within the side setbacks. The criteria for CPDC to use in issuing a Special Permit are:
• Compties with the purposes of this by -law,
• Abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement;
• The sign conforms in all other respects with Section 6.2, with specific attention to Section 6.2.5.a
regarding impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report - given by Philip Pacino: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter
of this Article by a vote of 3 -1 -0. '
CPDC Report -given by Nicholas Salina: On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing
on the proposed Section 6.2. All documents were made available on the Town website and at Town Hall.
The pubic hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the
provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the Town. The October 18, 2010
Article 18 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 7:50 p.m. Any comments received at the
hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted 3-0 -0 to recommend Article 18 to
Town Meeting.
2/3 Vote required
129 Voted in the affirmative
0 Voted in the negative
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 19
Nicholas Safina, Community Planning & Development Commission moves that the Town vote to amend
Section 6.2 of the Town of Reading Zoning By -Laws by amending Table 6.2.3 and the corresponding
Sections in 6.2 as follows: ( (words in bold italics
denotes new language.)
Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of article. '
Motion to Dispense Carried
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' In Table 6.2.3 Signs Permitted According to Zoning District
Business -B Zoning Districts:
Amend Line #14 under Business -B Zoning Districts as shown in the chart and add a new Line #17 under
to read as follows:
T
Permit
Required
Max. Sign
Area
Max. Sign
Hei ht ft
Front
Setback ft
Side
Setback ft
Maximum
Number
14. Free-
Y
35 59(D)
-1914
0
20
1 /lot
Standing
(Service
Stations
only)
17. Free-
SPP (J)
35
10.5
0
20
tAot
Standing
Add (J) under the Notes in Table 6.2.3 so that it reads as follows:
Note (J): Free - standing signs shall be permitted only where the principal business entrance is
located more than 40 feet from the centerline of the street in front of the lot. CPDC may waive the
40' business entrance setback requirement for signs in existence as of the effective date of this
amendment. See Section 6.2.9.x. for Special Permit Criteria.
Add "or by special permit" at the end of Section 6.2.5.f. under "Prohibited Signs" so that It reads:
'
I. Free - standing signs in a Business -B Zoning District (except as permitted at service stations or by
special permit).
In Section 6.2.6.4 "Signs in Business -B Zoning Districts" under "Prohibited Signs," add the words "orby
special permit' at the end of the first bullet so that it reads:
. Free - standing (except as permitted at service stations or by special permit).
In the second to last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 5.2.6.4 "Signs in Business -B Zoning
District," delete "free- standing" and add "or by special permit from the CPDC" to the end of the last
sentence so that it reads:
No free- standing, internally illuminated, or Reader Board signs shall be permitted anywhere in a
Business -B Zoning District. Free - standing signs will be allowed only for service stations orby special
permit from the CPDC.
In Section 6.2.6.8 "Signs in Residential Districts; add "except as allowed by a special permit' to the
end of the second bullet under "Prohibited Signs" so that it reads:
Free - standing signs (except as allowed by a special permit).
Add new Section 6.2.9.a so that it reads as follows:
Section 6.2.9.a
The CPDC may grant a Special Permit for a free-standing sign in the Business -B or
' Residential Zoning Districts if it finds that the sign complies with the purposes of this bylaw,
abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement and there is no negative
impact on traffic and pedestrian safety. The CPDC may consider the following items when
reviewing the Special Permit request, considerations for the character of the surrounding
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neighborhood, the principal use of the property or business, the location of the parking,
landscaping in the front yard setback and other signs on the property. '
Or take any other action with respect thereto.
Background - given by Jean Delios: In 1993, Signs under the Zoning By -Law was amended. The changes
that resulted created non - conformity with regard to signs. A sunset provision was also adopted as part of
the zoning changes which allowed businesses to come into compliance over time. The deadline for
compliance was July 1, 2010.
An inventory was conducted last spring which identified numerous non- conforming signs, including free-
standing signs in the Business -B or Residential Zoning DistricL The sunset provision is no longer in effect
so the non - conformity must be addressed.
The 2010 Annual Town Meeting adopted zoning changes related to Signs including allowing free-
standing signs at service stations in Business -B.. Article 19 revises the dimensional requirements for free-
standing signs at service stations by reducing the maximum sign area and height to bring Nose more in
line With the provision under Article 19 to allow free - standing signs (beyond just service stations) in
Business -B or Residential Zoning District. The maximum sign area for service stations under Article 19 is
reduced from fifty (50) feet to thirty five (35) feet, and sign height is reduced from twenty (20) feet to
fourteen (14) feet.
Article 19 allows free - standing signs in a Business -B or Residential Zoning District only if it meets the
street setback requirements, and is allowed only by Special Permit from the CPDC. The dimensional
requirements for free- standing signs in Business -B or Residential Zoning Districts include a maximum
sign area of thirty five (35) feet and a maximum sign height of ten and a half (10.5), and shall be permitted
only where the principal business entrance is located more than forty (40) feet from the centerline of the ,
street in front of the lot.
The addition of Section 6.2.9.a states that the CPDC may grant a Special Permit for a free - standing sign
in the Business -B or Residential Zoning Districts if it finds that the sign meets the following criteria:
• Complies with the purposes of this by -law;
• Abutting properties are not unreasonably impacted by sign placement;
• No negafive impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.
In addition, the CPDC may also consider the following when processing requests for Special Permits:
• Character of the surrounding neighborhood;
• Principal use of the property or business;
• Location of the parking;
• Landscaping in the front yard setback and other signs on the property.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report - given by Philip Pacinc: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter
of this Article by a vote of 4-0":0.
CPDC Report -given by Nicholas Salina: On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing
on the proposed changes to Section 6.2.. All documents were made available on the Town webshe and
at Town Hall. The pubic hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment, and to determine
whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted by the Town.
On October 18, 2010, Article 19 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:00 p.m. ,
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' Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC
amended the language for Article 19 to be inserted in Note J after the word "lot" as follows:
CPDC may waive the 40' business entrance setback requirement for signs in existence as of the effective
date of this amendment. CPDC voted 3 -0 -0 to recommend Article 19 as amended above to Town
Meeting.
213 Vote required
122 Voted in the affirmative
3 Voted in the negative
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 20
David Tuttle, Community Planning & Development Commission moves that the Town vote to amend the
Town of Reading Zoning By -Laws Section 6.2.4.0. "Exempt Signs" and Section 6.2.6.3 "Signs in
Business -A Zoning Districts" and Section 6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-13 Zoning Districts" as follows:
( / (words in bold italics denotes new language.)
Stephen Goldy, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of article.
Motion to Dispense Carried
Add the following language to Section 6.2.4.0. "Exempt Signs:"
o. Any establishment located in a Business or Industrial Zoning District may display:
An "Open" Flag - with dimensional requirements not to exceed four (4) feet by six (6) feet and
may contain decorative graphics.
A National or State Flag - with emblems of religious, educational, governmental organization or
any other federally tax-exempt organization, except when displayed in connection with
commercial promotions or advertising. Dimensions shall not exceed four (4) feet by six (6) feet.
A minimum ground clearance of eight (8) feet shall be provided for flags that hang over
walkways, sidewalks and entrances of businesses. Ground clearance shall be defined as
the distance between the lowest hanging portion or bottom of the flag and the grade
directly below.
Delete the last sentence in the second paragraph of Section 6.2.6.3. "Signs in Business -A Zoning
Districts" so that it reads:
A lot which contains not more than one establishment shall be allowed one free- standing sign or one wall
sign or one projecting sign only.
OR 9"Ah A69A, and this sign shall n all respects conform to the abg%,e requirements.
Delete Section 6.2.6.3.d
d. Fither the all-wed fme stand P9 sign or, f no fFee standing sign a used, then At IAQAt Ana wall QF
PF9j9Gt Ag a gn, shall pmm mently d splay the stmet address number of the property-.
IDelete the second paragraph of Section 6.2.6.4. "Signs in Business-13 Zoning Districts:"
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Background - given by Jean Delios'. The changes being proposed under Article 20 are, mostly to clarity
not change anything under the Sign portion of the Zoning By -Laws. The clarifications are as follows:
• Exempt Signs - Flags (Section 6.2.4.0 of the Zoning By -Laws)
Adds a provision 'for a minimum ground clearance of 8 feet for all flags. Ground clearance is
defined as the distance between the lowest hanging portion or bottom of the flag and the grade
directly below.
• Signs in Business -A Zoning District (Section 6.2.6.3 of the Zoning By -Laws)
Deletes the requirement for placing a street address number of the property on a freestanding
sign. Note that signs depicting street address number are allowed under exempt signs in Section
6.2.4.i
• Signs in Business -B Zoning District (Section 6.2.6.4 of the Zoning By -Laws)
Deletes the reference to internally illuminated signs since they are not allowed in the Business -B
Zoning District and, therefore, should not be included in this section of the Zoning By -Laws.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report - given by Philip Pacino: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter
of this Article by a'vote of 4 -0 -0.
CPDC Report - given by David Tuttle: On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on
the proposed Section 6.2. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made available ,
on the Town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for
comment, and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be adopted
by the Town.
On October 18, 2010, Article 20 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:40 p.m. Any
comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted 3-M
to recommend Article 20 to Town Meeting.
2/3 Vote required
121 Voted in the affirmative
3 Voted in the negative
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carries
ARTICLE 21
David Tuttle, Community Planning & Development Commission moves that the Town vote to amend the
Town of Reading Zoning By -Laws Section 6.2.6.3 "Signs In Business -A Zoning Districts" as follows:
( l (words In bold italics denotes new language.)
Camille Anthony, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of article. ,
Motion to Dispense Carried
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' To remove the second bullet under Prohibited Signs in Section 6.2.6.3. so that it reads:
Prohibited Signs:
• Banners as permanent signs
AfFee standing and a wall s gn for bW !GI;A@S that aFe Rot multi terian
Amend the first sentence in the second paragraph in Section 6.2.6.3. "Signs in Business -A Zoning
Districts" so that it reads as follows:
A lot which contains not more than one establishment shall be allowed one free- standing signor one wall
sign or one projecting sign only. A second sign of a different sign type shall be allowed not to
exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet. The total square footage of the two signs shall not
exceed the maximum allowed as specified in Table 6.2.3.
Background - given by David Tuttle: The changes being proposed under Article 21 allow single tenant
buildings in Business -A to have more than one sign. The Economic Development Committee through
their work with the business community identified this need for added signage in the Business -A Zoning
Districts. In response, Article 21 was developed to allow additional signage but with limits. A second sign
is allowed provided it does not exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet, and the total square footage
of the two signs shall not exceed the maximum allowed in Table 6.2.3 of the Zoning By -Laws.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report -given by Philip Pacino: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter
of this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
' CPDC Report -given by David Tuttle: On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on
the proposed Section 6.2.6.3. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made
available on the Town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to proVide an opportunity
for comment, and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be
adopted by the Town.
The October 18, 2010, Article 21 was taken up at the public hearing at approximately 8:50 p.m. The
CPDC Chair read a statement from fellow CPDC Member Nick Safina who could not attend the meeting.
Any comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public
hearing was closed the same evening. CPDC voted 3 -0 -0 to recommend Article 21 to Town Meeting.
Megan Young spoke on behalf of EDC stating the EDC supports this Article
213 Vote required
62 Voted in the affirmative
60 Voted in the negative
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Does Not Carry
ARTICLE 22
David Tuttle, Community Planning 8 Development Commission moves that the Town vote to amend
Section 6.3.3.1 of the Zoning By -Laws by adding the word "not" in the second line between the words
"does" and "or' so that Section 6.3.3.1 reads in its entirety as follows (words in bold italics denotes new
language.):
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Camille Anthony, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of article. ,
Motion to Dispense Carried
The Building Inspector may issue a Building Permit for an interior renovation, interior alteration or interior
reconstruction of a pre-existing, nonconforming structure that does not or will not extend the non-
conformity or create a new non - conformity.
Presentation - given by Jean Delios - See Attached Slides
Background - given by Jean Delios: Article 22 is simply to correct a typographical error to amendments to
the Zoning Bylaw that was approved in. April 2010.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Reoort - given by Philip Pacino: The Bylaw Committee recommends the subject matter
of this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
CPDC Repo -given by David Tuttle: On October 18, 2010, CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on
the proposed Section 6.3.3.1. All documents, including maps of the proposed changes, were made
available on the Town website and at Town Hall. The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity
for comment, and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed zoning amendments shall be
adopted by the Town.
The October 18, 2010 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Any comments received at
the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. CPDC voted 3 -0-0 to recommend Article '
22 to Town Meeting.
2/3 Vote required
Declared unanimous by Moderator
136 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
On motion by Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen it was voted that this Subsequent Town Meeting stand
adjourned (sine die).
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM with 136 Town Meeting Members were present.
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme '
Town Clerk
12 subsequent Town Meeting
November 15, 2010