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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-27 Subsequent Town Meeting MinutesSubsequent Town Meeting November 20, 1989 eligible project costs from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Education; that all said sums are to be spent by and un- der the direction of the School Committee, subject, however, to the restriction that not more than the sum of Four Hundred Fifty -One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($451,500.00) shall be borrowed and spent by the School Committee until such time as the State School Building Assistance Bureau or any successor agency has certified that the project has met all the requirements for and is eligible for approval of the project for reimbursement by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Education; and that the School Committee is hereby authorized to enter into all other contracts and agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this vote. This motion was voted in the negative. On motion of Mary S. Ziegler, it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, November 27, 1989, at Reading Memorial High School. Meeting adjourned at 10:39 P.M. 110 Town Meeting Members present. A True Copy. Attest: _ Doris M. Fantasia, Town Clerk ADJOURNED SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School November 27, 1989 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin, at 7:35 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert K. Sweet, Jr. of the Old South United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 1. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted to take Article 1 from the table. ARTICLE 1. The attached Reading Town Meeting, Rules Committee Report, by Henry A. Higgott, Chairman, was ac- cepted as a Report of Progress. ARTICLE 1. The attached CPDC Report of Progress to Town Meeting, by Thomas J. Stohlman, Chairman, was accepted as a Report of Progress. ARTICLE 1. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted to table Article 1. ARTICLE 18. On motion of Mark J. Favaloro, it was voted that the Town amend the Reading Zoning By -Laws so as to substitute for the words "one hundred ($100.00) dollars" the words "three hundred ($300.00) dollars" in Section 7.2.2. of said Zoning By -Laws. 122 voted in the affirmative 5 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 19. Richard D. Howard moved that the Town amend the Reading Zoning Bylaws by adding the following sentences to the end of Section 6.1.1.1. thereof: REPORT TO TOWN MEETING ON ZONING ARTICLES October 17, 1989 Pursuant to Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, legal notice of a public hearing on the following zoning articles was placed in the Reading Chronicle and a hearing held at the Lecture Hall of the Reading Memorial High School on October 16, 1989. This is a report with recommendations submitted to Town Meeting by the CPDC. Summary Article 18: Fines RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 19: Municipal Parking RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 20: Junk Cars RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 21: Use Definition RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 22: Site Plan Review RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 23: Child Care RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 24: Zoning Board of Appeals RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 25: Municipal Reuse RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 26: Municipal Reuse Overlay RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Comments Article 18: Fines RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 This would bring the current by -law fines in line with the maximum allowed under Massachusetts General Laws. Article 19: Municipal Parking RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 The CPDC currently interprets the parking exemption for businesses near municipal parking in this way. The existing wording can be and has been interpreted by others in different ways. Some interpretations have led to a potential worsening of the downtown parking capacity. The current lots are undersized by over 500 cars. It is hoped that by making the CPDC's interpretation clear in the wording of the actual law, business owners will avoid basing their applications for permits and reviews on conflicting interpretation. Article 20: Junk Cars RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 This change is a response to citizen complaints over the storage of so- called junk cars in the town. The current law allows 2 junk cars to be stored on residential property. This change would require property owners to store such vehicles out of public sight. 4 Article 21: Use Definition RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 This definition will help both the public and both day and night town government by supplying a definition of use for the zoning by -law. This lack of clarity in the past has caused trouble for both applicants for permits and review and the town bodies that have to administer the applications. Article 22: Site Plan Review RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 This change brings the timetable for site plan review applications in line with the current state laws governing special permits. It will also clarify the need for site plan review for special permits granted by the CPDC. Finally, it further clarifies the scope of the CPDC's authority regarding "attractiveness" of site plans and buildings under review. Article 23: Child Care This proposed change is i allowance for the siting town. In brief, it would and after site plan review all zoning districts. RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 n response to a request for a broader of child care facilities within the allow, by special permit from the ZBA by the CPDC, child care facilities in The public present questioned what limit had been put on the density of children on the site. The Commission replied that the limit was derived from State Office of Child Care rules and the parking and vehicular limitations inherent in the site itself. It was noted by the public that perhaps some consideration should be given to placing a cap on the number of children. Article 24: Zoning Board of Appeals RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 This article makes the Zoning -by -Laws consistent with the Town By -Laws. Article 25: Municipal Reuse RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Article 26: Municipal Reuse Overlay RECOMMENDED 5 -0 -0 Instead of creating a totally new by -law for the sale of the Pearl Street School, the Commission sought to change an existing by -law governing municipal reuse. The revamped law allows a wide range of possible uses appropriate for residential locations and designed to generate maximum payback to the town through the sale of real estate. The reuse will be through special permit from the ZBA after site plan review by the CPDC. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT TO TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 13. 1989 The members of the committee include: Donald Farnham. Chairperson Margaret Cowell - School Committee Representative Robin D'Antona - Town I,ieeting Member Robert Grasso Marthanne Pressy Roger 0. Sanstad The committee began meeting on April 25. 1989. We met on a weekly basis from then until recently when we met more frequently. Ali meetings were publicaliy postea. The committee considered fourteen proposals from various architects. From that group six were interviewed. Their Presentations ana proposals were evaluated on the basis of submission requirements, related experience. financial stability. references and ability to maintain pro.ject timetable. Design Partnership of Camoriage - Architect David Finney was the first choice of the committee. The school committee concurred by directing the Ass "t. Supt. of Business to contract with the Design Partnership of Cambridge. 4000r The committee. along with architect David Finney and pro.Ject manager Neil Leavitt developed the educational specifications for the pro.ject. This involved input from the building principals. teachers and parents. This information was essential in order to determine the needs of each school population. Particular care was taken to both the immediate and long range population projections. The educational specifications were presented to the School Building Assistance Board (SBAB) and they received preliminary approval. The Design Partnership of Cambridge presented a variety of solutions to meet the needs of each school. Every alternative was studied by the committee and representatives from the schools. With that input the committee is Presenting to you, town meeting members what we feel, is the most economical and comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the children in the community. Based on that we are looking for your support with a favorable vote when the articles relevant to the project are presented. Respectfully Submitted Roberta C. D Antona Town Meeting Member Jj -on n E89i PAN �~ MY in Owe wK a OwN need HE tHER EnnamAigns 40 gQQjqnj in Q2 eIR@@EUKEY WHOM • Elementary sohool population is escalating at a rate higher than the projections of the Space Needs Study Report - a\erage scenario -- 1610 (not including 49 MFTCO students) was projected for 1989-90 and the current popclation is 1685. Projections indicate a growth of approximately 150 elementary students by 1993. • Special neecs classrooms in both the Joshua Eaton and Birch Meadow Schools are in sub-standard condition, i.e. Joshua Eaton resource room is in the tower which has inadequate exits; Birch Meadow's space is undersized ;ad non functional. * Counseling services are located in space which is inhibiting, i. e. Joshua Eaton - the counselor is located in the former shower area; Birch Meadow counselor in located in an area behind the stage and lacks proper ventilation. The speech therapist at the Joshua Eaton is in an area that is a subdivided room and is in a high traffic area; at Bi/ch Meadow it is located in a former dressing room behind the stage. * Neither schcol has adequate areas in which personnel can l ti conduct smail working meetings i.-,e eva ua oms a nd curriculum meetings. ^ * Art and music programs in both schools lack the proper teaching spaces; storage is inadequate. - At the Joshua Eaton during the two hour period in mid- day, physical education can not be scheduled in the gymnasium an it must be utilized as a cafeteria. * Food servico at the Joshua'Eaon takes place in the corridor. *ut the Joshua Eaton the Gifted and Talented and the 'Chapter I programs are being carried out on the stage. * At the Birch Meadow the Gifted and Talented programs take place on the stage and the Chapter I tutors share space with the Special Needs Resource Room. Please Over ' Hby is it fiscalLy to move ahead at this time? , * Costs per square foot for the project average $55.00 fo' both the new construction and the renovatio-is in both schools - the State allowance for this type of project is $125.00. ? * Current lsgislation provided for 66% State w reimburse'oent for work in both schools. * Over $95,}00.00 of the renovations had been include� in the school capitol outlay plan - this will be reimbursej at the 66% and the town will not have to cover ;hese necessary expenses at the full rate. SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Margaret Cowell Robin D'Antona Donald Farnham Robert Grasso Marthaanne Pressey Roger Sansted . ^. Additions and Renovations to the JOSHUA EATON and BIRCH MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Reading, MA. 0 THE PROPOSAL The Reading School Building Committee recommends a construction and renovation project at the Joshua Eaton and Birch Meadow schools to provide for student enrollment growth as well as for current program and space requirements. Additional space is necessary for general classrooms and a Library /Media Center. Renovations are required to upgrade both schools and to provide space for Guidance, Health Services, Staff Planning, and Storage. Space for Special Education and Resource Rooms, Chapter I and Reading also must be added. THE NEED IS NOW- AND FOR THE FUTURE Conservative enrollment projections indicate an additional 150 -200 students will require classroom space by 1993. Additional room is needed in the schools to accommodate this growth. Without this space the schools will experience severe overcrowding; one temporary classroom has already been built for the present school year. The school population is expected to level off by 1998. The schools have been forced to operate many required programs for special education and increased services in reading and development programs out of storage closets. The structures are presently inadequate for emerging programs and for the required expansion of the libraries at both schools into true media centers. Maintenance inefficiencies of the buildings must be addressed. Some of these issues are being addressed partially with capital funds. Inspections indicate a serious need for several repairs. PROJECT APPROVAL The School Building Committee is requesting funding authorization from the Town based on preliminary designs and estimated costs. The State School Building Assistance Bureau (SBAB), will not approve the project for reimbursement until the Town authorizes funding. Authorization by the Town will be contingent on later SBAB approval and assured reimbursement. FUNDING the SBAB has reviewed Reading's education specifications and preliminary building plans and called this a "fundable project ". Present legislation will provide 66% reimbursement for capital and interest costs; this rate must be renewed in 1990 and is expected to be considerably reduced. The project will take about 1 1/2 years to complete with bonded indebtedness extending over 20 years. This indebtedness will be minimized or eliminated if proceeds from the sale of the Pearl Street School are utilized. SPACE NEEDS OF THE READING SCHOOLS Essentials In Priority Order: * Additional classrooms for the projected elementary school level pupil population increase. * Expand the Media Centers at the Birch Meadow and Joshua Eaton Schools. * Convert the auditorium into a cafetorium at the Joshua Eaton School. * Replacement space for activities which now use the Bell Tower at the Joshua Eaton School. 10 PAYAMKI MWES Buses MD sTA" ONLY . WSWOR PARKING r; ` — - - - SUMMER Ave READING, MA. r- -- - - -- .- - THE JOSHUA EATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHAT FACILITIES WILL THIS ADDITION_ CONTAIN ? * New regulation -size Kindergarten (1): * New Library /Media Center: * 2 New regulation -size Classrooms: * 1 New Classroom to replace converted space: * New Reading Room: * New Toilet Rooms, Storage, and Circulation Spaces: Total gross sq.ft. of new construction: WHAT RENOVATIONS WILL BE MADE 2 KEY 1. Classrooms 2. Kindergarten 3. Library /Media 4. Cafetorium S. Kitchen 6. Gymnasium 7. Administration s. Resource 9. Special Education 1,200 sq.ft. 2,200 sq.ft. 1,800 sq.ft. 900 sq.ft. 300 sq.f t. 3.776 sa.ft. 10,176 sq.ft. o P�i'1R'INE�N. I�SI -iIP OF CNUXEE NY�YMOrNYA W�Ir M * Convert Auditorium into Cafeteria with Kitchen and with new platform in original stage space. * Move Administration Offices into present Library * Convert existing Administration Offices into Teachers' room, Workroom, and Storage. * Convert present Teachers' room into new Speech room. * Convert present Classroom into Chapter I /Gifted /Talented room and Art and Music Storage. * Renovate existing ramp to conform to the barrier -free code. X SPAPMK ). f"��\ }.�` �_. _. ? _ .��. -- t � � ....'�_ } � �`_. !,� sus - ••f O'U ,. a 2. 2. I g• 4 vaRbR KING KEY I. Classrooms _1. ( 2. Kindergarten 3. Library /Media L -1• / 4. Cafctorium 9. 6. 5. Kitchen j, 7 6. Gymnasium 7. Administration 8. Resource L 9. S ecial Education 4. / 10 40 � \ �\ --� -_ -_= ,.� -: - _ .:. - r- / � �• BIRCH MEADOW P�1R'Il�V�E�RS�rIIP `., I iREXADING, MA. OF C.1 Y'LJ y� BCE THE BIRCH MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHAT FACILITIES WILL THIS ADDITION CONTAIN ? * Partial new construction for Library /Media Center: 1,100 sq.ft. * 5 New regulation -size Classroom for projected. * population increase: 4,775 sq.ft. 3 New Classrooms to replace converted spaces: 2,865 sq.ft. * New Storage spaces including Art + Music Storage: 600 sq.ft. * Partial new construction for Administration Offices: 560 sq.ft. * New Entrance and Circulation Spaces: 2.882 sa•ft• Total gross sq.ft. of new construction: 12,782 sq.ft. WHAT RENOVATIONS WILL BE MADE * Convert existing Teachers' room and Janitor space into part of the Library /Media Center. * Reorganize existing Administration Office spaces. * Reorganize existing Kitchen spaces and add new Janitor space. * Convert present Classrooms (3) into Speech, Chapter I /Gifted and Talented, Workroom, Teachers' room, Conference, and Reading rooms. * Convert part of the Storage room into Gym Office. * Provide ramps in order to conform to barrier -free code. PROJECT COST Total Cost: $ 5,643,000. SBAB Reimbursment: 3,724,400 Gross Cost to Town: $ 1,918,600. Proceeds from sale of * Robert Grasso Pearl Street Property: $ 1,500,000.- * Mary Williams 2.000.000. Potential Net Cost to Town: $ 0 - 418,600. SCHOOL COMMITTEE K -5 GROWTH PROJECTIONS SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS * Stanley Nissen, Chair. * Donald Farnham, Chair. Projected 0 1750 * Margaret Cowell Actual 1 1700 * Robert Grasso * George Shannon * Marthanne Pressey * Mary Williams N * Thomas Fuller, Student Representative C 1650 ° U) 0 1600 m n E 1550 Z 1500 Year 87/88 88189 89/90 90/91 91/92 92/93 Projected (1578) (1574) (1610) (1703) (1727) (1742) Actual 1634 1652 1685 SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS * Stanley Nissen, Chair. * Donald Farnham, Chair. * Carol Lyons, Vice - Chair. * Margaret Cowell * Margaret Cowell * Robin D'Antona * Barbara Philbrick * Robert Grasso * George Shannon * Marthanne Pressey * Mary Williams * Roger O. Sanstad * Thomas Fuller, Student Representative * Dr. Robert J. Munnelly, Superintendent * Lynn M. Bak, Assistant Superintendent * Ronald A. Winslow, Assistant Superintendent Prepared by The Design Partnership of Cambridge, Inc. Reading School Building Committee 365 Summer Avenue Reading, MA 01867 . 0 Reading Town Meeting Rules Committee Report of Progress - No- ember, 1989 s Mr. Moderator, Members of the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting Members. This is a report of progress for the Rules Committee. i The Reading_ Home Rule Charter, adapted March 24, 193E, established, in section 2-12, three standing committees to .assist Town Meeting in its deliberations. ins. Thy use committees war_ 7inarce, Bylaws, and Rules. The charter states "there shall ne a rules committee consisting of the precinct chairmen which shall review all aspects of the operation of town meeting and make an annual report in writing to town meeting setting forth its findings, recommendations, and proposals for rules governing the conduct of town meeting_." The precinct chairmen held the first scheduled on May 1, 1'=!8'� and elected Mr. Henry Higgott as session � - - ? Chairman, and Mr. George Theophanis as Clerk:. During the last sip: months, we have held a total of eight public sessions at a variety of site_ throughout Reading, including one "under the stars" on the front s7acs ow. of the Pearl Street School because of a locked room. One of the opening themes that all members of the committee readily embraced was that we should not rush tc any quick: decisions or "fixes ", but rather should seek as many and varied opinions ins and suggestions as possible from a number of points of view. To f=ester th_s input, our chairman went before Town Meeting in May, 1989, pxior to:, the close of business, and announced that the Pules Committee was formed, that we were anxious to get on with our word;, and requested that any member who had concerns or ideas should submit them to the committee as soon as possible. Secause we felt it most desirable to get a broad perspective of Town Meeting issues and possible areas for further discussion, we began the process by collecting r.�. input and setting our agenda. During the past eight sessions, we hove invited the following for broinstc arming sessions: Mr. John Far; a, ex- moderator and Chairman of the Charter Commission. Mr. Paul Dustin, current Moderator, Mr. Gerald Fiore, former Finance Committee Chairman and Charter Commission member, and the Bylaw Committee. In addition, we have had both written and oral comments and concerns from several Town Meeting members. During two ; �f our working sessions, we also reviewed all of the existing Town Meeting rules as defined in the town bylaws. As you can see, we have been busy on the input side of the equation. While we have not found a lengthy list of items that need action, we have identified several areas that need attention. For example, we are all frustrated with the lark: of timely attendance at Town Meeting sessions. We struggle at the start of each session to achieve a quorum, resulting in delay=_ of up to thirty minutes. While we all complain about the number of Town Meeting sessions, we could probably cut at least one meeting from the schedule if members would take some personal responsibility for arriving on time. Each member took: this obligation to serve seriously when we asked our precinct voters to elect us to this body. Now it's time we accepted all facets of that obligation, inclucing prompt attendance. As a committee we have discussed this issue with the Moderator and encourage and support the Moderator in starting sessions on time. We have established a prioritized 'list of items for action in the ensuing months, and it is our intention to continue to address these and other subjects can an on-going basis and to offer our suggestions for improvements at future Town Meeting sessions. The issues we've identified as high priority are as follows: 0 Annual budget mechanics Expanded Town Meeting schedule /frequency Sessions that fall on a holiday 0 Reconsideration �J .6 T ,wn Meeting members wh-D wish to discuss these items •r wish tc add items t . list Of concerns should plan to attend our j_tpc,Dminq meetings. In closing, we think it is imp ,rtant t,:, state that Reading's Town Meeting is alive, well, and fi_Llfilling its intended pt_trp Ise. Yes, there are some ad,jI_istments that could be made to enhance its effectiveness. It is trU2 that we st:,metimes discuss and debate endlessly, but we sh._,uld never reach the priint ,f rushing debate or stifling cc,mments t,--, hasten the pr-= -::ess. Through it all, however, we believe decisions are generally made in the best interests Of all citizens. In the months ahead, we strongly encourage all members to get their tr,clughts t-0 Us relative t << the c;peratiC!n f Town Meeting It's our Tciwn Meeting and if yc.0 have issues it concerns, the Rules C .mmittee may be a qo od place to try t� � resolve them. Chairman Clerk: Member Member Member Member Member Member Respectfl_Llly submitted, Henry A. Higgs Ott Ge rQe A. Theophanis Sally C. Nitzsche Virginia M. Adams Vict,_,r R. Carlsc,n Robert R. Lynch C. Dewey Smith Frederick: Van Magness Chairiman- Precinct 5 4 1 11 It y It �� ^ u 7 11 8 CPDC REPORT OF PROGRESS TO TOWN MEETING November 1989 This is a report of progress to Town Meeting from the CPDC. A formal written account of our year will be included in the Town Report, available next spring at your local Town Hall. For those of you that demand more detail I refer you to the twenty or so sets of minutes we approved this past year. The following breakdown summarizes our best efforts to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Reading. In order to assure the proper laying out of ways and lots within the Town, we heard and acted upon 3 proposed subdivisions, set the bond amounts on ten others, and approved or disapproved some 15 of the oxymoronic "Approval Not Required" plans. We heard six Site Plan Reviews from a quick change oil establishment, which took 39 days to complete, to a small addition to a gasoline station's quick food mart, which was completed in 26 minutes. We saw and unanimously approved of the exiting designs for the new Reading Executive Park. Once it is built, people will be hard - pressed to lapse into calling it by its' previous name. What was that name anyway? With your help we have improved our Zoning by -law with such additions as a Planned Residential Zone on Bear Hill, a revamped Municipal Reuse law, and a ban on car washes. With your help we may address child care zoning, junk cars and the downtown parking problem. In the past year, we've had to recommend the taking of a bond for failure to comply with the zoning laws, thank you for your support. We have discussed designer lamps for public ways, kidspace, traffic studies, we've welcomed a new member, Bill Goodrich, we've been sued twice and have resolved one of the suits. We have our failures too. We've failed to see the Master Plan progress as quickly as we'd like. We've failed to address all of the concerns of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce. For this coming year we resolve to be concerned with their views as we complete the master plan. For the first year in three past, we have no PUD, PRD, Homart, Bear Hill, Pearl Street School issue to occupy our immediate attention. By my estimate, the CPDC has put in 1000 person -years this past year and if we devote these to the Master Plan, we will have one for your adoption next fall. I would like to publicly thank the members of the Commission, and Town Planner, for making my 200 person -hours bearable through their good humor, fine minds, and capacity for honest and helpful discussion. I look forward to 1990. Subsequent Town Meeting November 27, 1989 "Said public off - street parking facility shall be considered, for the purposes of these Bylaws, to consist of a parking lot, ex- clusive of access ways posted to prohibit parking thereon, con- structed, owned, operated, and maintained by the Town of Reading for the specific and exclusive provision of parking for patrons and employees of retail stores, offices, and consumer service es- tablishments in the vicinity. Said three hundred (300) feet shall be construed as the straight -line distance between the nearest parking space included within said facility and the far- thest side of the building or portion of said building entirely containing such use." This motion was voted in the negative. 79 voted in the affirmative 49 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 20. Mark J. Favaloro moved that the Town amend the Reading Zoning By -Laws by adding the following defini- tional sections: "2.2.21.1. MOTOR VEHICLE: any vehicle constructed and designed for propulsion by other than muscular power, ex- clusive of motorized bicycles or vehicles designed or ex- clusively used for off -road purposes." "2.2.23.1. OPEN STORAGE: the storage of industrial equipment or equipment parts, chemicals or chemical products, unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles (exclusive of vehicles stored in connection with automobile showrooms), debris, construction materials, rubbish, or other similar types of materials, so as to be visible in whole or in part from any public way, private way, or abut- ting property." This motion was voted in the negative. 58 voted in the affirmative 86 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 21. On motion of Mark J. Favaloro, it was voted that the Town amend section 2.2.32. of the Reading Zoning By -Laws which currently reads 112.2.32. USE; Reserved" so that said section will read as follows: 112.2.32. USE: an activity or purpose to which a lot or structure is, or is proposed to be, devoted; for purposes of these By -Laws, each use listed on any line in Section 4.2.2., Table of Uses, is to be considered different from any other use listed on any other line in said Section." 144 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 22. On motion of Mark J. Favaloro, it was voted that the Town amend Section 4.3.3. of the Reading Zoning By -Laws as follows: To divide the first paragraph thereof and to combine all of its text after the words "Site Plan Review" with the current Section 4.3.3.1., and in the last sentence of said section 4.3.3.1. to replace the word "hold" with the words "begin and close ", to re- place the word "thirty" with the word "sixty- five ", to replace the word "twenty" with the word "thirty ", and to replace the word "date" with the word "close "; 424 Subsequent Town Meeting November 27, 1989 To amend Section 4.3.3.2. by adding the words "granted by a Spe- cial Permit Granting Authority other than the Community Planning and Development Commission" after the words "requiring a special permit ", by replacing the words "and the Community Planning and Development Commission" with the word "which ", by replacing the word "thirty -five" with the word "sixty - five ", and by adding the word "other" in two instances before the words "Special Permit Granting Authority" in the first and second sentences thereof; To amend the first paragraph of Section 4.3.3.5. by deleting from subsection (f) the words "attractiveness and ", and by adding a new subsection (g), which would read as follows: "Attractiveness, in the context of the maintenance and enhancement of the visual and environmental character of the Town, of proposed building, site, and landscape design and functioning. "; and To add the following as Section 4.3.3.7.: 114.3.3.7. For buildings and uses requiring a Special Permit granted by the Community Planning and Development Commis- sion, site plan review is not required for the matters en- compassed by such special permit." 141 voted in the affirmative 2 voted in the negative 1 abstention 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 23. Thomas J. Stohlman moved that the Town amend the Reading Zoning By -Laws by adding thereto the following Sections: 112.2.5.1. CHILD CARE FACILITY: A facility providing day care for more than six minor children not of common parentage and which is required to be licensed to provide such care by the State Office for Children. Specifically excluded from this definition are overnight accommodations, medical facilities, family day care homes, churches, combined service uses and schools other than private kindergarten, preschool or nursery schools." "4.11. CHILD CARE FACILITY 4.11.1 SPECIAL PERMIT: The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for a child care facility, if, as a minimum, the following criteria are met: (a) Minimum Parcel Area: The parcel to contain the child care facility shall be no less than 40,000 square feet in area. (b) Outdoor Play Area: There shall be an outdoor play area exclusively used for such purpose of at least seventy - five square feet per child using it at any one time. The play area shall conform to the following require- ments: (i) at least one half of the play area shall be accessible by direct sunlight; the play area shall be enclosed with a non - climbable fence at least four (4) feet high; (iii) the play area shall not be in the front yard; (c) Vehicular Circulation: There shall be a driveway and onsite parking to provide for adequate and safe off - street pick -up and drop -off of children and for employee parking. (d) Traffic: The adjacent roadways shall be adequate in capacity and layout to safely accommodate the existing traffic conditions and the traffic generated by the child care facility. J tow Subsequent Town Meeting November 27, 1989 (e) Setback: No building containing a child care facility shall be located within 35 feet of any property line. (f) Dimensional Controls: All dimensional controls of the district where the child care facility is located shall be met. (g) Mixed Usage: The building and land containing a child care facility shall not be put to any other use other than single- family residential during such time as the child care facility is being used unless the Board of Appeals specifically finds that such other uses would not be inappropriate to be in proximity to the children in the child care facility, provided that such other use is allowed by right in the underlying zoning dis- trict. (h) Facilities: Adequate and appropriate facilities shall be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. 4.11.2 PROCESS: A person seeking a special permit must first file for site plan review under the provisions of Sec- tion 4.3.3. The application for the special permit shall be accompanied by all materials submitted to the Community Planning and Development Commission for site plan review as well as materials required by the Board of Appeals." And that the Town amend Section 4.2.2. of the Reading Zoning By- Laws by adding thereto, under the column headings indicated, the following: PRINCIPAL USES Public and Quasi- Public Uses "Child Care Facility" RES RES RES BUS BUS BUS IND S -10 A -40 A -80 A B C S -20 S -40 "SPA" "SPA" "SPA" "SPA" "SPA" "SPA" "SPA" This motion was voted in the negative. 14 voted in the affirmative 108 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 24. On motion of Thomas J. Stohlman, it was voted that the Town amend the Reading Zoning By -Laws by replacing the words, in Section 7.4.1.1. thereof, "...two (2) associate members..." with the words "...three (3) associate members..." 122 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 29. Eugene R. Nigro moved that the Town ap- propriate from the Sale of Real Estate Fund the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to fund the feasibility and design for a relocated Senior Citizen Center at the former Central Fire Station on Pleasant Street, all monies to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. This motion was voted in the negative. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted that this meet- ing stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 30, 1989, at Reading Memorial High School. A25,- 426 Subsequent Town Meeting November 27, 1989 Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. 110 Town Meeting Members present. A True Copy. Attest: Doris M. Fantasia, Town Clerk ADJOURNED SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School November 30, 1989 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin, at 7:45 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Les York, Town Meeting Member from Precinct 4, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 30. On motion of John H. Russell, it was voted that the Town transfer from free cash and appropriate the sum of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for the purpose of complying with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 21E and other applicable laws relating to the removal of subsurface con- tamination located at the former DPW Garage; such appropriation to include all engineering fees, testing, and all other related costs required to complete the purpose of this Article, all monies to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 31. Russell T. Graham moved that the Town transfer from free cash, and appropriate to the Fire Department Expense Budget the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) to fund the collection of ambulance billing. This motion was voted in the negative. 45 voted in the affirmative 69 voted in the negative ARTICLE 32. On motion of Mary S. Ziegler, it was voted that the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32, Section 22D, which provides for a cer- tain retirement system funding schedule all as described in the "Notice Of Option To Accept The Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 32, Section 22D And Became A Funding System" from the Commissioner, Public Employee Retirement Administration, and in the accompany- ing "Description Of Rights And Duties Of Governmental Units Electing To Accept M.G.L. Chapter 32, Section 22D And Become a Funding System ", copies of which Notice and Description have been distributed to all Town Meeting Members and made available for public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, the Office of the Town Manager, the Library and at this meeting. ARTICLE 34. On motion of Mary S. Ziegler, it was voted that the Town accept the provisions of Section 41B of Chap- ter 41 of the General Laws, permitting the direct deposit of payroll. ARTICLE 35. On motion of Eugene R. Nigro, it was voted that the Town accept the provisions of Section 23B of Chap- ter 60 of the General Laws, establishing fees for certificate of liens.