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Home My WebLink About2014-09-29 Special Town Meeting MinutesSPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:34 PM, there being a quorum present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by those in attendance. The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, Laura Gemme, when on motion by John Arena, Board of Selectmen, it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant. ARTICLE 1: On motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was vote to hear and act on the reports of the Board of Selectmen, Town Accountant, Treasurer - Collector, Board of Assessors, Director of Public Works, Town Clerk, Tree Warden, Board of Health, School Committee, Contributory Retirement Board, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Cemetery Trustees, Community Planning ✓?< Development Commission, Town Manager and any other Official, Board or Special Committee. Reports given: Permanent Building Committee Stephen Crook, Bylaw Committee At last winter's Special Town Meeting an instructional motion was made instructing the Bylaw Committee to look at generating a bylaw creating a Permanent Building Committee. The Bylaw has been working on this over the summer, and has a draft in place, though not complete yet, that has been circulated to the Town Manager and Superintendent of Schools for their comments. Our anticipation now is to bring it before the January 5th, 2015 Special Town Meeting. Originally we were shooting for the November Subsequent Town Meeting, but, given all the zoning changes going on, we felt It was best to wait until January. Charter Commission Report Alan Foulds, Charter Review Committee Last year this body created a Charter Review Committee for the purposes of reviewing our town charter. A similar study was undertaken about ten years ago. We are proceeding through the document, and, to date, we have recommended some changes. A running document of proposed changes can be found at the town website. It is our plan to complete our work this calendar year and bring our changes to a special town meeting in January, so that the proposed changes - if approved by town meeting - will appear on the April ballot. When the committee was created, the end date for the committee was at the upcoming subsequent town meeting in November, unless that body votes to extend the period. It is the committee's Intention to ask for an extension until April. The committee will ask for that extension through an instructional motion in November. Zoning Advisory Committee Marais West, ad hoc Zoning Advisory Committee See Attached Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report: No report Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen and Article 1 was tabled 11 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 ARTICLE 2: Motion made by Dan Ensminger, Board of Selectman and Article 2 was tabled ARTICLE 3: Motion made by John Halsey, Board of Selectmen to see if the Town will vote to amend the FY2015 - FY24 Capital Improvements Program as provided for In Section 7 -7 of the Reading Home Rule Charter and as previously amended. FY15: +$946,000 in two parts $266.000 reauested in September as follows: $150,000 DPW Snow Holder #c3 (replacing 2008 item) $75,000 School Technology (moved up from FY16) +$33,000 School Facilities - Joshua Eaton roof (phase I) increase from $392,000 to $425,000 +$27,000 Town Technology - $15,000 for Audience Response Systems (hand held polling devices) and $12,000 Cemetery online system modules (moved up from FY16) +$6,000 Town Facilities - Police Station move $30,000 from Flooring to $36,000 HVAC work $0 School Facilities - masonry repairs move $18,000 from Parker to RMHS ($25,000) Community Services - Elder /Human Services van reduced from $39,000 due to grant received $680.000 reauested in November as follows: $400,000 School Facilities - Joshua Eaton roof Phase II (increased from $392,000 and moved up from FY16) $100,000 School Facilities - Parker MS multipurpose room repairs $80,000 DPW Fuel Management System $50,000 Town Facilities - Town Hall generator (moved up from FY16 and incr. from $20,000) $50,000 DPW Pickup Truck #2 (moved up from FY16) $220,000 DPW Truck #8 (moved up from FY18) $72,000 DPW Truck #24 (moved up from FY18) $37,000 Community Services /Recreation - Joshua Eaton backstop (moved up from FY17) $34,000 DPW Pickup #2 (moved up from FY20 and reduced by $11,000) $20,000 School Facilities - Birch Meadow HVAC (moved up from FY17 and increased by $4,000) +$8,000 School Facilities - Barrows and Killam HVAC Increased to $15k each +$800 DPW Pickup (increased to $32,000) $0 DPW Cold facility/cemetery garage work moved out one year due to increased project scope and cost (shown as debt) ($12,000) Town Technology - Cemetery online system modules (moved up to FY15) ($17,500) DPW SKAG 52" Mower (moved out to FY18) ($20,000) Town Facilitles: Town Hall generator (moved up to FY15) ($26,800) DPW Hwy Int Compr (moved out to FY18) ($32,400) DPW Bobcat Loader (moved out to FY19 and increased by $400) ($40,000) DPW Lebot Roller (moved out to FY18) ($40,000) DPW Mobark Chipper (deleted) ($41,500) Fire Passenger Car #1 (moved out to FY17) ($50,000) DPW Pickup #2 (moved up to FY15) ($72,000) DPW Truck #24 (moved out to FY18, reduced by $8,000 to $64,000) ($75,000) School Technology (moved up to FY15) ($115,000) DPW Truck #10 (moved out to FY18) 21Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center ($120,000) DPW Woodsman Chipper (moved out to FY17) ($392,000) School Facilities - Joshua Eaton roof Phase II (moved up to FY15) ($500,000) RMHS turf field moved out two years as maintenance has improved status FY17+ Various changes made Water Enterprise Fund FY15: $320.000 $2.5 million Water Main Improvements (shown as future debt expenses) $120,000 Larch Lane water main project (moved up from FY16) Finance Committee Report - aiven by Paula Perry: The Finance Committee recommends the proposed amendments to the FY 2015 -2024 Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014.Placing items in the Capital Improvement Program is a prerequisite but in itself does not authorize spending funds towards these items. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article Presentation given by: . Bob Lel-acheur - See Attached Motion Carried ARTICLE 4: Motion made by Kevin Sexton, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, exchange, or dispose of, a 1998 Leeboy Pavement Spreader upon such terms and conditions as they may determine; or take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: The Department of Public Works purchased a new pavement spreader earlier this summer, as was funded in the FYIS capital plan. In retrospect, they should have previously requested that Town Meeting declare the old 1998 Leeboy Pavement Spreader as surplus and then traded it in with that purchase. Instead, they received a FINCOM Reserve fund transfer of $9,500 to complete the outright purchase for cash only. After Town Meeting declares this item as surplus, DPW believes it will recoup the $9,500 in an outright sale. Those funds will flow to cash reserves. Finance Committee Report - aiven by Karen Herrick: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014 Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article Presentation given by: . Bob LeLacheur - See Attached 31 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center Motion Carried September 29, 2014 ARTICLE 5: Motion by Marcie West, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to amend the votes taken under Article 9 of the November 8, 2010 Subsequent Town Meeting and Article 16 of the April 25, 2011 Annual Town Meeting to reduce the amounts authorized thereby for Green School Repairs by $326,722 and $110,607 respectively; or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: Town Meeting authorized debt for the projects listed above, but the total amount authorized was not needed in full and therefore never borrowed. The figures above represent the difference between what was authorized and what was issued. Removing this surplus authorization is a simple housekeeping issue that is important for bond rating agencies. In contrast, the next Article represents debt that was authorized and borrowed, but not needed to complete various projects. Finance Committee Report - aiven by Paul McNelce: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. This is a financial housekeeping Issue only. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: . Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Motion Carried ARTICLE 6: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to transfer the sum of $69,172.79, to be added to the amounts appropriated under Article 8 of the November 12, 2013 Subsequent Town Meeting and Article 10 of the April 28, 2014 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of making roadway, pedestrian and similar improvements to West Street, beginning from the Woburn City Line and extending northerly to just north of its intersection with Willow Street, Including paying the costs of easements, consulting services, audits, plans, documents, cost estimates, bidding services and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith from the following available funds: • $65.71 to be transferred from the unexpended proceeds of the Town's bonds, dated January 1, 2005, which were issued for the construction of the Barrows School pursuant to the vote taken under Article 5 of the December 10, 1998 Special Town Meeting; • $47,193.63 to be transferred from the unexpended proceeds of the Town's bonds, dated March 22, 2012, which were issued for Green School Repairs pursuant to the vote taken under Article 16 of the April 25, 2011 Annual Town Meeting; and • $21,913.45 to be transferred from the unexpended proceeds of the Town's bonds, dated February 1, 2009, which were issued for the purpose of Technology Improvements pursuant to the vote taken under Article 19 of the April 23, 2007 Annual Town Meeting provided, however, that this vote shall not take effect until the Town Manager determines, in his sole discretion, that sufficient funds have been authorized to complete the project in a satisfactory manner; or take any other action with respect thereto. 41Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center Background: These sums were borrowed for the listed projects and remain as surplus to the completed projects. Under Massachusetts General Laws these surplus funds may be transferred to other 'like' projects. The term 'like' in this instance refers to the legal maximum term that debt may be issued for the various purposes, or 15 years in this case. Typically Reading likes to Issue debt that is shorter than allowed in order to save significant interest costs. The State has asked for bids for the West Street project but they are not yet due. This Article simply adds a bit of a cushion to the $1.3 million already authorized for this project by Town Meeting. Any future surplus or deficit in this project will come back to Town Meeting once they are identified for certain. Finance Committee Report - aiven by Craia Merrv: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken 2/3 Vote Required 133 Voted in the affirmative 2 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 7: Motion made by Dan Ensminger, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to raise by borrowing pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 7 and Section 8 and appropriate the sum of two million five hundred twelve thousand dollars ($2,512,000) for the purpose of making water system improvements including the costs of engineering services, audits, designs, plans, contracts, specifications, equipment, inspection fees, cost estimates, bidding services, contingencies and all related expenses incidental thereto and necessary in connection therewith, said sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Town Manager; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, or any other agency of the Town, to apply for a grant or grants, to be used to defray the cost of all, or any part of, said water system Improvements; and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any and all contracts and loan agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article; and to authorize the Treasurer - Collector, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow pursuant to said loan; or take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: The Town has previously identified and shown Town Meeting a plan for a significant amount of capital improvements needed for our Water infrastructure, to be done over the next 25+ years. Below is a recap of this capital work that is planned: 51Page Current Cost 1 Debt Payments Phase 1 7.512 mil I FY15 -FY25 Phase 2 5.0 mil I FY23- 51Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center Phase 3 $7.5 mil FY25- Phase 4 15.0 mil I TBA September 29, 2014 Phase 1 has two parts - the first has already been bid out, but the second will be bid this winter. Below are the actual and estimated costs for these two parts: Town Meeting has previously approved the first $5.0 million of water main debt towards these long -term capital needs. This Article requests an additional authorization of $2.512 million. The total of $7.512 million is expected to cover the entire Phase 1 project. The financing explains why the apparently odd amount of $2.512 million of additional debt authorization is requested. The Town has borrowed $4.012 million from the MWRA at zero interest cost for ten years (the maximum amount allowed). This leaves an authorization of $0.988 million on the books. Adding $2.512 million will bring the total unissued authorization to $3.5 million, which we will look to borrow in the public markets this winter, when we also borrow for the Library and West Street projects. This large zero interest loan from the MWRA allows the second part of Phase 1 to be started sooner than previously planned, with debt payments due beginning in the FY16 budget. Finance Committee Report - aiven by Marc Moll: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required Declared by Moderator 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 8: Motion made by Mark Dockser, Finance Committee that the Town vote to amend the Town's Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2014, as adopted under Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting of April 28, 2014; and that the Town vote to transfer sums of money from available funds to be added to the amounts appropriated under said Article for the operation of the Town and Its government, as shown below; or take any other action with respect thereto. General Fund - Waaes and Exoenses 61Page Phase 1 Low Bid Estimate TOTAL Part Number R1 3 456,983 Part Number R2 4.0 million + - 7.5 million + - Town Meeting has previously approved the first $5.0 million of water main debt towards these long -term capital needs. This Article requests an additional authorization of $2.512 million. The total of $7.512 million is expected to cover the entire Phase 1 project. The financing explains why the apparently odd amount of $2.512 million of additional debt authorization is requested. The Town has borrowed $4.012 million from the MWRA at zero interest cost for ten years (the maximum amount allowed). This leaves an authorization of $0.988 million on the books. Adding $2.512 million will bring the total unissued authorization to $3.5 million, which we will look to borrow in the public markets this winter, when we also borrow for the Library and West Street projects. This large zero interest loan from the MWRA allows the second part of Phase 1 to be started sooner than previously planned, with debt payments due beginning in the FY16 budget. Finance Committee Report - aiven by Marc Moll: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: Bob LeLacheur - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required Declared by Moderator 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 8: Motion made by Mark Dockser, Finance Committee that the Town vote to amend the Town's Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2014, as adopted under Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting of April 28, 2014; and that the Town vote to transfer sums of money from available funds to be added to the amounts appropriated under said Article for the operation of the Town and Its government, as shown below; or take any other action with respect thereto. General Fund - Waaes and Exoenses 61Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Account Line Description Decrease Increase B99 - Benefits ($25,000) Worker Compensation Insurance $25,000 Premiums C99 - Capital $150,000 DPW Snow Holder $266,000 $ 75,000 School Technology $ 33,000 School Fac: J. Eaton roof Phasel $ 27,000 Town Technology: Audience 0 0 Response and Cemetery systems $0 $ 6,000 Town Fac: - Police HVAC project 25.000) Elder Human Services van D99 - Debt ($350,000) for the West Street roadway $350,000 Service omject E99 - Vocational $80,000 for Essex North Shore Agricultural $80,000 Education F99 - FINCOM $9,500 spent on DPW capital purchase pre- $9,500 Reserves trade -In G92 - Admin. $100,000 legal expenses $115,000 Service expenses $15,000 Property Casualty Insurance Premiums K92 - DPW $18,000 Traffic Controls due to lightning $25,000 expenses strikes _t7,000 Highway Supplies (emergency stone Subtotals $375,000 $495,500 Nat Operating Expenses $120,500 From Tax Levy, State Aid and Other Local $120,500 Receipts $77,417 State Aid $43,083 Excise taxes Enterprise Funds - Waaes and Expenses Account Line Description Decrease Increase W99 - Water $120,000 Larch Lane water main project (moved up from FY16) - $120,000 Water main debt service (no interest loans plus borrow only $4.012 million versus $5 million for FYIS repayments) Subtotals 0 0 From Operating Transfers and Available Funds $0 Water Reserves Finance Committee Report - aiven by Peter Lvdecker: The Finance Committee recommends all but two items listed in this Article (not including the $75,000 School Technology nor the $7,000 in DPW stone for which there was insufficient information) by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Subsequently at their meeting on September 10, 2014 more information was provided and FINCOM voted 8 -0 -0 to recommend both the School Technology and DPW stone funding. Bylaw Committee Report: No report 71 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached Motion Carried ARTICLE 9: Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Community Planning and Development it was voted to see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 1 thereof In its entirety and replacing it with the following: Mamie West, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of Article 9 Motion to dispense of readina Carried 1.0 AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE 1.1 This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts" 1.2 The Zoning Bylaw is adopted pursuant to Chapter 40A and Chapter 40R of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1.3 The purposes of the Zoning Bylaw include: a) To promote the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience of residents and property owners within the Town of Reading; b) To secure safety from fire, flood, panic, congestion and other dangers; c) To conserve the value of land and buildings, including the conservation of natural resources and the prevention of blight and pollution of the environment; d) To encourage compatible development and appropriate use of the land and resources throughout the Town of Reading, including consideration of comprehensive plans adopted by the Town of Reading; e) To encourage an orderly expansion of the tax base by utilization, development, and redevelopment of land; f) To encourage Increased housing production, including housing for persons of varying income levels and individual needs; g) To facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, water supply, drainage, sewerage, schools, parks, open space and other public infrastructure; h) To preserve natural conditions and historic sites and to enhance beauty and amenities; i) To establish a fair and reasonable set of standards for evaluating each development proposal impartially; j) To provide adequate light and air; and k) To encourage smart growth in the Town of Reading. or take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: Over the past year the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has been working on the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The zoning update has been conducted with the assistance of 8 l Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 a specialized zoning consultant, extensive public participation as well as input from the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) and Town Staff. Article 9 is recommended by the ZAC. Section 1 identifies the Authority and Purpose of the Zoning Bylaw. Article 9 deletes the existing Section 1 and inserts a new updated Section 1. The new Section 1, Authority and Purpose, has been updated to be consistent with State Statue, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A and Chapter 40R. In addition, the purposes included in Section 1 have been updated to be more comprehensive and better reflect Town goals and land use plans that have been adopted. Below is a side -by -slde view of the proposed changes to Section 1 1.1 The purposes of this Zoning Bylaw include, but are not limited to, the following: a To promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Reading; b To lessen congestion in the streets; c To conserve health; d To secure safety from fire, flood panic, congestion and other dangers; e To provide adequate light and air; IF To prevent over - crowding of land; g To avoid undue concentration of population; h To encourage housing for persons of all income levels; 1 To facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, water supply, drainage, sewerage, schools, parks, open space and other public requirements; j To conserve the value of land and buildings, Including the conservation of natural resources and the prevention of blight and pollution of the environment; k To encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town of Reading, including consideration of the recommendations of comprehensive plans adopted by Town Meeting; and I To preserve natural conditions and historic sites and to enhance beauty and amenities. 91 Page 1.0 1.1 This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Reading, Massachusetts" 1.2 The Zoning Bylaw is adopted pursuant to Chapter 40A and Chapter 40R of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1.3 The purposes of the Zoning Bylaw Include: a) To promote the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience of residents and property owners within the Town of Reading; b) To secure safety from fire, flood, panic, congestion and other dangers; c) To conserve the value of land and buildings, including the conservation of natural resources and the prevention of blight and pollution of the environment; d) To encourage compatible development and appropriate use of the land and resources throughout the Town of Reading, including consideration of comprehensive plans adopted by the Town of Reading; e) To encourage an orderly expansion of the tax base by utilization, development, and redevelopment of land; f) To encourage increased housing production, including housing for persons of varying income levels and individual needs; SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center Finance Committee Report: No report September 29, 2014 transportation, water, water supply, drainage, sewerage, schools, parks, open space and other public infrastructure; h) To preserve natural conditions and historic sites and to enhance beauty and amenities; i) To establish a fair and reasonable set of standards for evaluating each development proposal impartially; J) To provide adequate light and air; and k) To encourage smart growth in the Bylaw Committee Report - given by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. CPDC Report - given by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 9, to replace the current Section 1 "Purpose" of the Zoning Bylaw with a new Section 1 "Authority and Purpose ". The new Section 1, "Authority and Purpose ", has been updated to be consistent with State Statute, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A and Chapter 40R. In addition, the purposes have been updated to be more comprehensive and better reflect Town goals and land use plans that have been adopted. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 9 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:40 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were Included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Board of Selectmen Report: Although the Board does not usually take a position on Zoning Articles, in the case of the ad hoc Zoning Advisory Committee Selectman Marsie West is serving as the ZAC Chair, and the Board wants to ensure that Town Meeting understands that they are in full support of this year -long Zoning project. The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: • Jean Delios - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required 83 Voted in the affirmative 55 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Does Not Carry 101Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen take Articles 11 and 12 out of order ARTICLE 11: Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Community Planning and Development that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 4.5 thereof in its entirety; or to take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: Over the past year the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has been working on the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The zoning update has been conducted with the assistance of a specialized zoning consultant, extensive public participation as well as input from the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) and Town Staff. Article 11 is recommended by the ZAC. Section 4.5 identifies a Wetlands Protection District. Article 11 deletes Section 4.5, Wetlands Protection District, of the Zoning Bylaw. The Wetlands Protection District was established to help protect wetland areas within Reading. However, after review of the Wetlands Protection District Regulations, the ZAC, CPDC as well as the Conservation Commission determined that the district regulations were superseded by the State Wetlands Protection Act as well as Reading's Local Wetland Protection Bylaw contained within the Section 7.1 of the General Bylaw. Therefore in an overall effort to streamline, clarify and simplify the Reading Zoning Bylaw, the ZAC has recommended Section 4.5 be deleted. Below is a letter dated August 19, 2014 from the Chair of the Conservation Commission Indicating the Commission's support of the deletion. Below is the entire Section 4.5 to be deleted. 4.5 Wetlands Neteetmen Dist met SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - aiven by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. CPDC Report - given by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 11, to delete Section 4.5 "Wetlands Protection District ". Review of the Wetlands Protection District Regulations by the ZAC, CPDC as well as the Conservation Commission 121 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center determined that the district regulations were superseded by the State Wetlands Protection Act as well as Reading's Local Wetland Protection Bylaw contained within the Section 7.1 of the General Bylaw. Therefore Article 11 seeks to delete Section 4.5 of the Zoning Bylaw. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 11 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 8:00 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Conservation Committee Report: At a public meeting held August 13, 2014, the Reading Conservation Commission voted to approve the deletion of the Wetlands Overlay District in the zoning bylaw as recommended by the Zoning Advisory Committee and CPDC and supports this Article in the upcoming September (Special) Town Warrant. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: • Jean Delios — See Attached Aker some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required Declared by Moderator 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried ARTICLE 12: Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Community Planning and Development that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 4.6 thereof in its entirety; or to take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: Over the past year the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has been working on the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The zoning update has been conducted with the assistance of a specialized zoning consultant, extensive public participation as well as input from the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) and Town Staff. Article 12 is recommended by the ZAC. Section 4.6, Mixed Use Overlay District, has been deleted in Article 12. The Mixed Use Overlay District was initially adopted in 2005 with the goal to permit mixed commercial and residential uses that would otherwise not be allowed in the underlying zoning district. However, the regulations contained in the Mixed Use Overlay District were challenging to developers and as a result, no projects have been constructed under the Mixed Use Overlay District. In 2009, the Town adopted the Downtown Smart Growth District under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40R. This overlay district also allows for mixed use developments and also contains design guidelines. The regulations for the Downtown Smart Growth District reflect modern and current planning and land use principals therefore rending the Mixed Use Overlay District obsolete. 131 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center Below is the entire Section 4.6 to be deleted. WN um -10114 Mix-00 iw 141 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Mmmm Rea ?Va d HIM Mum mar yaFd shall be 15 feet and the -e s le I . R mum s de yard. The -P shall also be r:r.. _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ ien veh;ele.. le& Resqdent a' 550 709 sq. ft. 1 spaee per un ,.,_ 1190 sv per unit 161 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center ON P1 N 171 Pa g :.: 171 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - aiven by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. CPDC Report - given by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 12, to delete Section 4.6 'Mixed Use Overlay District ". The current regulations contained in the Mixed Use Overlay District are challenging to developers and as a result, no projects have been constructed under the Mixed Use Overlay District. In 2009, the Town adopted the Downtown Smart Growth District under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40R. The regulations for the Downtown Smart Growth District reflect modern and current planning and land use principals therefore rendering the Mixed Use Overlay District obsolete. Article 12 seeks to delete Section 4.6 of the Zoning Bylaw. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 12 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 8:10 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: Jean Delios — See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required Declared by Moderator 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance 181 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 ARTICLE 10: Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Community Planning and Development that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 3 thereof in its entirety and replacing it with the following: John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of Article 10 Motion to Dispense Reading of Article Carried 3.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS 3.1 Districts The Town is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the Reading Zoning Map: Residence Single Family 15 District S -15 Residence Single Family 20 District S -20 Residence Single Family 40 District S -40 Residence Apartment 40 District A -40 Residence Apartment 80 District A -80 Business Business A District Bus A Business Business B District Bus B Business Business C District Bus C Industrial Industrial Ind Overlay Flood Plain District F Overlay Municipal Building Reuse District MR Overlay National Flood Insurance NF Flood Management District Overlay Aquifer Protection District AQ Overlay Planned Unit Development PUD Overlay Planned Residential Development PRO Overlay Gateway Smart Growth District GSGD Overlay Downtown Smart Growth District DSGD 3.2 Zonina Mao Districts are shown, defined and bounded on a map, dated April 8, 2013 and entitled 'Reading Zoning Map," as amended, consisting of an Index map and 61 detailed maps, prepared, signed and approved by the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC), which constitutes a part of the Zoning Bylaw. Appended to the Reading Zoning Map and incorporated therein are: • The "Flood Insurance Rate Map, Massachusetts Middlesex County, Massachusetts" consisting of 7 panels, dated June 4, 2010, which are appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 1; and • The map entitled "Aquifer Protection Overlay District Map, Town of Reading" dated September, 1985 consisting of 1 panel which is appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 2. The Reading Zoning Map shall be kept on file and current by the Town Engineer, who shall supply copies to the Town Clerk, the Town Planner, the Building Inspector, the Board of Appeals and the CPDC. 191 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center 3.3 Boundaries of Districts Boundaries of zoning districts shall be interpreted as follows: 3.3.1 Any boundary indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as being within a street or railroad right of way shall be interpreted to be along the center line of such street or right of way. 3.3.2 Any boundary indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as being approximately parallel to a street or railroad right of way, with a single dimension noted, shall be interpreted to be parallel to, and located the noted distance from, the center line of such street or right of way. 3.3.3 Any boundary indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as being approximately parallel to the bank of a river, stream, lake, pond or other surface water body or watercourse, together with a single noted dimension, shall be interpreted to be parallel to, and located the noted distance from: • The elevation, at the bank of a lake, pond or similar surface water body, where vegetation changes from predominately terrestrial to aquatic; or • The elevation, along the bank of a river, stream or similar watercourse, where the annual high water has left a definite mark in the channel. 3.3.4 Any boundary indicated on the Reading Zoning Map together with two or more dimensions shall be interpreted to be located so as to be consistent with such dimensions. 3.3.5 Any boundary Indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as approximately following property lines in existence at the time of the establishment of such boundary shall be Interpreted to be along such property lines. 3.3.6 Any boundary of an Overlay District that is Indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as a contour shall be interpreted to be along the noted contour, based on mean sea level lines. 3.3.7 Any boundary of an Overlay District that is indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as terminating at the end of drainage structures or other features, or extensions thereof, shall be interpreted to terminate at such location. 3.3.8 All other boundaries shall be as indicated on the Reading Zoning Map. 3.4 Lots In Two Districts 3.4.1 Where a district boundary line divides any lot existing at the time of the line's adoption, any provision of the Zoning Bylaw applicable to a district in which the lot has frontage on a street may be extended so as to be applicable to the portion of the lot that is not more than thirty (30) feet from the district boundary line; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to any lot used for multi- family housing. or take any other action with respect thereto. 8ackaround: Over the past year the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has been working on the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The zoning update has been conducted with the assistance of a specialized zoning consultant, extensive public participation as well as input from the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) and Town Staff. Article 10 is recommended by the ZAC. 201 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center Section 3 identifies the zoning districts. Article 10 deletes the existing Section 3 and inserts a new updated Section 3. The new Section 3, Establishment of Districts, has been updated and streamlined as part of the overall Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The changes include deletion of two overlay districts and clarifying regulations pertaining to lot boundaries and lots in two districts. In addition, the changes will update the zoning map reference to the Federal Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to ensure the correct FIRM Map Dates are properly identified as an Exhibit to the zoning map. The two overlay districts being deleted include the Wetlands Protection District Overlay and the Mixed Use Overlay. The Wetlands Protection District Overlay has been determined to be obsolete as the State Wetland Protection Act and Local Wetland Protection Bylaw supersedes the requirements contained in the Wetlands Protection District Overlay. The Conservatlon Commission has reviewed the proposed deletion and at a meeting on August 13, 2014 voted to support the deletion of the Wetlands Protection District Overlay. The Mixed Use Overlay District was initially adopted in 2005 with the goal of permitting mixed commercial and residential uses that would otherwise not be allowed in the underlying zoning district. However, the regulations contained in the Mixed Use Overlay District were challenging to developers and as a result, no projects have been constructed under the Mixed Use Overlay District. In 2009, the Town adopted the Downtown Smart Growth District under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40R. This overlay district allows for mixed use developments and also contains design guidelines. The regulations for the Downtown Smart Growth District reflect modern and current planning and land use principals therefore rending the Mixed Use Overlay District obsolete. Below is a side -by -side view of the proposed changes to Section 3 211 Pa g R. PI 2 Zoning Bylaw Update — Section 3 Existing ply � ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS 3.0 3.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS 3.1 Districts 3.1 Dertticho TYw Full N Short N Tae Town Is hereby dMided into the following among dlMkte as shown on me Reading Zoning Map' Residence Single Famity 15 Dfehitl S -15 Residence Single Famity 20 Distinct S -20 Tow Full Na: -- Shod Nam Residence Single Family 40 District S-00 Reidence Apadni 40 Dlstnrt A.40 Residence Single Family 15 Diana Reideze Apartment 80 District A-80 S-15 Business Busineea AOlstrki Bus A Residence Single Family 20 District S -20 Bualnesa Business B D19rld Bus B Reidecoe Smgle Family 40 OlWrlct S-40 Business Business C District Bus Residence Apartment 40 Distend A -40 Industrial Industrial Ind R.Ndence Apartment 60 DIWrld A -80 Overlay Flood Plain Oland F Busness Bukneee A District 8u.A Overlay MtWnda Protectlon Dlstnd W Guineas Business B D1,6id Bus B Overlay Municipal Building Reuse Distinct MR Business Business C Oland Bus Overlay National Flood Insurance NF Industrial Industrial Intl FIwtl Management District Overlay Flood Plain District F Overlay Aquifer Promotion District AQ Overlay Municipal Building Reuse District MR Overlay Planned Unit Development PUD Overay National Flood Insurance NF Overlay Planned Realoeel Development PRO Flood Management Delay, Overlay Aquifer Protection Oland AO 3.2 ZAniw No Overlay Planned Unit Dams pored PUD Districts ere shown, denned and bounded on me map dated "Reading Overlay Planned Residential Development PRO April 8, M13 mraned Zoning Map% tie amended, consisting of an index map and 61 detailed maps, prepared and Overlay Gateway Simon Growth District GSGD signed approved by the Community Planning and Development Overlay Dammam Simon Growth District MOD Commission, which wnitulas a part of mass Zoning Bylaw. The 'Reading Zoning Map' map wall be kept on 11, and currant by me Town Engineer who shall supply copies to me Town 3 2 zoning Mao Clark, Ma Town Planner, the Building Inspector, the Boars of Appeals and the CPDC. The 'Flood Insurance Rate Map, Town of Reading. MomMumts Middlesex County- consisting of 7 Districts are shown, defined and bounded on a map, toed April 8, panels, dated June 4, 2012 and They are W be appended to the "Reading Reading Zoning Map' as Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 the map. 2013 and entitled Zoning Map,' as amended, coniatln of 0 erdtled 'Flood Insurance Rate Map, Town of Reading, an Index map and 61 detelled maps, prepared, signed and approved Mamachueena Middlesex County' with an effective data of Juty by me Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC), 2, 1981 consisting of Panel 1 of at Pawl 2 of 4. Panel 3 of 4 watch consuates a pen of me Zoning Bylaw. and Panel 4 of 4; and Exhibit 5 ma map ardtled 'Aquear Protection Overlay District Map, Town of Reading' dated Appended to the Reading Zoning Map and incorporated therein are: September, 1985 consisting of 1 Pawl are incorporated into and made a part of the 'Reading Zoning Map'. • The 'Flood insurance Rate Map,. Middlesex County, Massachusetts' consisting of 7 panels, dated June 4, 2010, 3.3 B ... done. of Districts which are appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit l; 3.3.1 Boundaries 01 zoning GWHcta Abilll be - Interpreted a, a The map embed "Aquifer Protection Overlay OSmd Map, follows' Town of Reading" dated September, 1965 consisting of 1 pawl which is appended to the Reading Zoning Map as 3.3.1.1 Mom a boundary is indicated within a almost or Exhibit 2. railroad fight of way, the boundary shall be the center line of such Wrest or right of way. The Reading Zoning Map Mail be kept on me and current by me Town Engineer, who shall supply copies to the Town Clark, me Town Aftel a boundary is Indicated approximately parallel Planner, the Building Inspector, the Board of Appeals and the CPDC. te a Wrest or railroad right of way, together with a single noted dimension, it shell lea Interpreted as 3.3 Bmrrdam, of Dia is parallel and located the noted distance from the center line of sacs Meet or right of way. Bounce rtes o zoning dWdds Mall ce inerpatetl as follows' 1Mere a boundary he indicated together with two or 3.3.1 Any boundary Indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as being more dlmenslons, it Mall lea irdenp steel consisted will a amet or rallroad right of way shell be interpreted to lea along with such dimeniont the center line of such stmet or right of way. 014 Re Pr1 23 1 .. .,____— .,..._�_....." ".00un,e wany swap aseaq tollows hm ratty Inam in bounce al the time of the sppmximalsty parallel to a street ar railmad right of way, with a establishment of such baundary, 1 Nall he w interpreted single dimemon aced Mall be lmerpreted to be phrasal W ,interpreted located Me noted dlaarcca Isom, Me timer line of such YreN and or rya All other boundaries shell b Indicated upon the rnap. ofway. 3].13 Mhere a boundary of an D mmy District Is Indicated ac a contour, Me boundary Nell b Me noted contour Ml on me . Bea loyal IIMe, rind and of drainage structures or other futures, or extension thereof, X Nell be so harpooned Mhere a boundary 16 indicated as approximately paralal to a sheet line or bait of a water body or watamourse, together with a single noted dimension, ft Met be Interpreted ea familial and located the noted distance from such street line or Me elevation, at the bank of a water body, where vegetation changes firm predominately carrousel to aquatic , end aloN the bank of a watercourse where the amust high water has let a de0nb mark In fist channel. 3ALaa in Two Districts 3A.1 Where a district boundary Who dNidm a lot as existing at IM time this Bylaw takes elbct, and Unix major potion of sold M IN in the teas rasttcted district, the regu moms ralabg to said lam restricted district may extend to such potion of mid lot as Is not more than thirty (30) feel within Me mom restricted damot. This provision Mail not apply to any tot used for ap rimenf. 3.5 Intent of Districts 3.6.1 Reserved 3.5.2 Reserved 3.5.3 eserved 3.6.4 Reseirvexi 3.5.5 Reserved 3.5.6 Reserved 3.5.7 Reserve 3.6.6 Reserved 3.6.9 Reserved 3AIn addition to the purposes enumerated In Section 1.0, that purpose of to Fbodiplain District is to provide mat land in Me Town of Reading subject to seasonal or periodic flooding Nall not be used ter residence or other purposes In such a manner as to endanger the health or safety of the occupants thereof. 3A.1 M addition to Na oursows'n Section 1 0 iM1e of Me Wetlands Proleclion OfMa ter a To provide drat lands in the Town of Reading subject to maaoml or faradic Booting Nall not be used for resource or other purposes In a manner ea W endanger the heaeh of safety of the ocoupaMC thereof. or the pudic generally or to bunden the public WM costs rewXirp from the unwise indWWual chomp s of land use; b To protect, preserve and maintain the water table and water recharge areas wthin the Town so as to preserve present and potential water supplies ter Me public hseXh and safety of me Town and the Metropolitan Area; and c To assure the confirmation of Me natural saw paum of the wear courses within Reading and to preserve natural fled water storage areas w as to pro act persons and property againat the hazards oftood inundation. 3.3.3 Any boundary mdeted on the Reading Zoning Map as heap approximately phrallel b the bank olio Mar, stream, ake, pond or other surface water body or watercourse, together with a single noted dimension, Nell be imerprated to be parallel to, and located the noted datarca from. • The elevation, at the bark ofs alas, pond or similar surface water body, where vegetelkn charrgaa from predominately tensional to aquatic; or • TM elevation, along the bank of a liver, abeam or similar watimmune, where Me annual high water has let a de6nta mark In the channel. 3.3.4 Any boundary Indlated on the Reading Zoning Map together with two or more dimensions ebll b Interpreted to he baled. ire W b conslsleot with such dimensions. 3.0.6 Any boundary Indicated on the Reading Zoning Map as approximately following Property lines 11 existence at the tlma of the esabMount of such boundary Nall be imerpefd to be along such Property liras. 3.3.6 Any bounury of en Monday DIffirict that la Indbted on the Reading Zoning Map as a contour Nell he Interpreted to b along Me noted contour, based on mean we avel Ines. 3.3.7 Any boundary of an l Sray District thst is iMic th d on Ito Reading Zoning Map as terminating at the and of dmimge structures or Other futures, or extensions thereof, shal he aderpread to terminate at won locatlon. 3.3.6 All other bounders. Nee be as Indicated on this Reading Zoning Map. 3.4 Lots In Two Districts 3A.1 1Mhere s dabict boundary line dakles any lm exhimp at the time oftM line'a adoption, any providon ofthe Zoning Bylaw applicable to . district M which the lot me honlage on a atreat may b extended co so to be applicable to Me portion of the lot Md fa rot mom Man thirty (30) feet from the district boundary line; provided, however, that this provison Nell not apply W any lot uaed for m dr- family housing. 2014 Rea Pre SPECIAL TOWN MEETING -- 2014 Mebbee or the Minkpal Bulling Rene olg M b pmvide br be wnvarabn or aurplua munkipal bWMlnpa and Me and on which theY an ailuabd b pMaN uaa, In a manner whkh enmurega realdardio developmed erd uaa, whbh m altwbd end whkh bamm IMxbaity and cmaWity or devebpoora for By public banes. Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - given by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. CPDC Report - given by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 10, to replace the current Section 3 "Establishment of Districts" with a new Section 3 "Establishment of Districts ". The new Section 3, Establishment of Districts, has been updated and streamlined as part of the overall Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The changes include deletion of two overlay districts and clarifying regulations pertaining to lot boundaries and lots in two districts. In addition, the changes will update the zoning map reference to the Federal insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to ensure the correct FIRM Map Dates are properly identified as an Exhibit to the zoning map. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 10 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:50 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were Included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: a Jean Cellos - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required 133 Voted in the affirmative 4 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried 241 Pa g Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - given by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. CPDC Report - given by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 10, to replace the current Section 3 "Establishment of Districts" with a new Section 3 "Establishment of Districts ". The new Section 3, Establishment of Districts, has been updated and streamlined as part of the overall Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw. The changes include deletion of two overlay districts and clarifying regulations pertaining to lot boundaries and lots in two districts. In addition, the changes will update the zoning map reference to the Federal insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) to ensure the correct FIRM Map Dates are properly identified as an Exhibit to the zoning map. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 10 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:50 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were Included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: a Jean Cellos - See Attached After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required 133 Voted in the affirmative 4 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried 241 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center ARTICLE 13: Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Community Planning and Development that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 4.13 thereof In its entirety and replacing it with the following: John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of Article 13 Motion to Dispense Reading of Article carried 4.13 Special Requirements for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries 4.13.1 Purpose This section is intended to promote the purposes of the Zoning Bylaw, as set forth in Section 1.3, by: a) Providing for the establishment of Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in appropriate places and under strict conditions, in accordance with the passage of Initiative Petition 11 -11 (Question #3 on the November, 2012 state ballot); b) Minimizing the impacts of Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries on adjacent properties, residential neighborhoods, schools and other places where children congregate, local historic districts, and other land uses potentially incompatible with said Dispensaries; and c) Regulating the siting, design, placement, security, safety, monitoring, modification, and removal of Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. 4.13.2 Applicability 4.13.2.1 The commercial cultivation, production, processing, assembly, packaging, retail or wholesale sale, trade, distribution or dispensing of Marijuana is prohibited unless permitted as a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary under this Section. 4.13.2.2 No Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be established except in compliance with the provisions of this Section. 4.13.2.3 Nothing in this Bylaw shall be construed to supersede state laws governing the sale and distribution of narcotic drugs. 4.13.2.4 If any provision of this Section or its application to any person or circumstance shall be held Invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall be construed as narrowly as possible, and the balance of the Section shall be deemed to be amended to the minimum extent necessary to allow it to be given effect or to be applied to persons or circumstances other than those to which it was held invalid, so as substantially to provide residents and property owners of the Town of Reading the benefits of such provision and to promote the purposes of the Zoning Bylaw as set forth in Section 1.3. 4.13.3 Definitions Debilitating Medical Condition - Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS), when such diseases are debilitating, and other debilitating conditions as determined In writing by a qualifying patient's certifying physician. Marijuana - All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. Marijuana for Medical Use - Marijuana that Is designated and restricted for use by, and for the benefit of, Qualifying Patients In the treatment of Debilitating Medical Conditions. Qualifying Patient - A Massachusetts resident 18 years of age or older who has been diagnosed by a 251 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center Massachusetts licensed certifying physician as having a debilitating medical condition, or a Massachusetts resident under 18 years of age who has been diagnosed by two Massachusetts licensed certifying physicians, at least one of whom is a board - certified pediatrician or board - certified pediatric subspecialist, as having a debilitating medical condition that is also a life - limiting illness, subject to 105 CMR 725.010(7). Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary — A not - for - profit entity registered under 105 CMR 725.100 that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as edible marijuana- infused products, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials to registered qualifying patients or their personal caregivers. Unless otherwise specified, the term refers to the sites of dispensing, cultivation and preparation of marijuana. 4.13.4 Eligible Locations for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries 4.13.4.1 Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries may be allowed by Special Permit from the Reading Community Planning and Development Commission in the Industrial Zoning District (Ind) in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 4.13.5 General Requirements and Conditions for all Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. 4.13.5.1 A Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the Implementation of an Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana, set forth in 105 CMR 725.000. 4.13.5.2 All Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be contained entirely within a Building. 4.13.5.3 A Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall have a Gross Floor Area of at least 2,500 square feet, but not more than 10,000 square feet. 4.13.5.4 The hours of operation of Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be set by the CPDC, but in no event shall such Dispensaries be open and /or operating between the hours of 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. 4.13.5.5 No smoking, burning or consumption of any product containing marijuana or marijuana - related products shall be permitted on the premises of a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary. 4.13.5.6 No Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be located inside a Building containing Residential Dwelling Units, including transient housing such as motels and dormitories, or inside a movable or mobile Structure such as a van or truck. 4.13.6 Special Permit Requirements 4.13.6.1 A Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be allowed by Special Permit from the CPDC In accordance with G.L. c.40A, §9, and the requirements set forth in this Section. 4.13.6.2 A Special Permit for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be limited to one or more of the following uses as may be authorized by the CPDC: a) Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical Use (horticulture) except where Chapter 40A Section 3 applies, in which case a Special Permit shall not be required; b) Processing and packaging of Marijuana for Medical Use, Including marijuana that is in the form of smoking materials, food products, oils, aerosols, ointments, and other products; and c) Retail sale or distribution of Marijuana for Medical Use to Qualifying Patients. 4.13.6.3 Special Permit applications for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall demonstrate compliance with and include the information required by the regulations set forth at 105 CMR 725.000. 261 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center 4.13.6.4 Mandatory Findings. The CPDC may issue a Special Permit for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary only if It finds that: a) The Dispensary Is designed to minimize any adverse visual or economic Impacts on abutters and other parties in interest, as defined in G.L. c.40A, §11; b) The Dispensary is fully permitted by all applicable agencies of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is in compliance with the regulations set forth at 105 CMR 725.000; and c) The Applicant has demonstrated compliance with Sections 4.13.5 and 4.13.6. 4.13.6.5 Annual Reporting. Each holder of a Special Permit for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary permitted under the Zoning Bylaw shall, as a condition of Its Special Permit, file an annual report to and appear before the CPDC and the Town Clerk no later than January 31 of each year, providing a copy of all current applicable state licenses for the Dispensary and /or its owners and demonstrate continued compliance with the conditions of the Special Permit. 4.13.6.6 A Special Permit granted under this Section shall have a term limited to the duration of the Applicant's ownership of the premises as a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary. A special permit may be transferred only with the approval of the CPDC in the form of an amendment to the Special Permit with all information required in this Section. 4.13.7 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use 4.13.7.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw generally applicable to Special Permits, a Special Permit for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall lapse if not exercised within one year of its issuance. 4.13.7.2 The owner of a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall be required to remove all material, plants equipment and other paraphernalia: a) prior to surrendering its state issued licenses or permits; or b)within six months of ceasing operations; whichever comes first. or take any other action with respect thereto. Background: Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, "An Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana" (enacted as Question 3 on the November 2012 state ballot), to allow qualifying patients, who have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, reasonable access to Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. In November of 2012 Town Meeting approved an article to prohibit Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers/Registered Marijuana Dispensaries from being sited in all zoning classifications in the Town of Reading. Subsequently, the State Attorney General's Office determined that such a ban would conflict with the Act and the zoning article was disapproved. In the Spring of 2013 the State developed regulations governing how it will permit Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. The Town determined that additional research and study was needed to develop zoning consistent with State regulations as well as the land use goals of the Town of Reading. At November Town Meeting In 2013, the Town adopted a temporary moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers/Registered Marijuana Dispensaries which will expire on November 10, 2014. Since November of 2013, as part of the Comprehensive Update of the Zoning Bylaw, Town Staff, a specialized zoning consultant, the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) and the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) have been engaged in a planning process to develop new zoning regulations. The Zoning Update project has resulted in new language for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries included In Article 13, which is recommended by the ZAC. 271 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center MEDICAL MARIJUANA 4 EXCLUSION ZONES 500 FT � am uWf 9i0 �I e m as �a SZy eu edl:, P $a� i 8A awe Sa y umPdw Bdl ^�W �_ "' b a a ��, • a,o P 4. I� 4 816 ro 816 Bm F"u° r tr y�r a a-u u t ya n 8® 4 c'a w,c ON I September 29, 2014 The Zoning Update project has had a strong public participation component. Public forums have been held to gain input on regulating Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. The zoning consultant including legal counsel has developed the draft language based on input and feedback from the ZAC, CPDC and the Community. Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are allowed to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, and transport marijuana, including in food form. The proposed language will allow Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries by Special Permit in the Industrial District. The map provided on the previous page 20 1 Pa g SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center illustrates the Industrial District as well as the required 500 -toot buffer zone from areas where children commonly congregate per the State Department of Public Health (DPH) Regulations. Finance Committee Report: No report Bylaw Committee Report - given by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 4 -1 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. The minority opinion was based on three subsections of the proposed Bylaw being seen as unnecessary and /or inappropriate. Subsection 4.13.2.3 seems only to serve the purpose of inferring that medical marijuana Is a "narcotic" drug and contributes nothing new to the relationship of the Bylaw to State law. Subsection 4.13.2.4 elaborates provisions already enacted in Zoning Bylaw 8.3 regarding invalidity and the elaborations are Inexact and confusing. Subsection 4.13.6.5 has no precedent in Reading Zoning and seems pejorative in nature. Its regulatory effect is minimal to the point of being ineffectual. CPDC Report - aiven by Jeff Hansen: On September 15, 2014 the CPDC convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 13, to adopt Special Requirements for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Article 13 seeks to replace Section 4.13 "Temporary Moratorium for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center /Registered Marijuana Dispensaries" with new language that regulates Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries by Special Permit. All documents were made available on the website and at Town Hall. The CPDC held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the provisions of the proposed Article 13 shall be adopted by the Town. The September 15, 2014 public hearing was opened at approximately 7:30 p.m. A presentation was made by the Town Planner and discussion followed. All comments received at the hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public hearing was closed that same evening on September 15, 2014 CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning amendment to Town Meeting. Readina Coalition Aaainst Substance Abuse Report - aiven by Elaine Webb: At their meeting on August 28, 2014 the RCASA Board of Directors voted 17 -0 in favor of this Article. The Board was appreciative of the voice they had in the Zoning Bylaws concerning the Special Requirements for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: - • Jean Dellos - See Attached Motion made by lames Maughan, Precinct 4 to amend as follows: Add "provided, however, that the cultivation of marijuana for medical use may be permitted in a locked, limited access area within the meaning of 105 CMR 725.004." to 4.13.5.2. 4.13.5.2 To read In Its entirety: All Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries shall be contained entirely within a Building; provided, however, that the cultivation of marijuana for medical use may be permitted in a locked, limited access area within the meaning of 105 CMR 725.004. Motion to A 29 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School September 29, 2014 Preforming Arts Center After some discussion a vote was taken: 2/3 Vote Required 123 Voted In the affirmative 5 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried as Amended ARTICLE 14: Motion made by Marsie West, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize and request the Finance Committee, pursuant to section 3.3.2.3 of the General Bylaws, to investigate at once the books, accounts, records and management of the Reading Municipal Light Department; to employ such expert and other assistance as it may deem advisable for that purpose; to make a report on its investigation setting forth its findings and recommendations, and to transmit such report to the Town Meeting prior to November 10, 2014; or take any other action with respect thereto. Backaround: The Finance Committee currently has the authority to investigate the books, accounts, records and management of both the Town Government and School Department - but not of the Reading Municipal Light Department. This is because RMLD does not present a budget or other financial Articles to Town Meeting for approval, and by Charter the FINCOM is advisory to Town Meeting. This Article both authorizes and requests the FINCOM to conduct a formal investigation of RMLD. FINCOM intends to expand such an Investigation to the Town and Schools as well. Finance Committee Report - given by Mark Dockser: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. In light of recent public questions about procurement practices and procedures, the Finance Committee plans to review RMLD first as per this article, and then review these areas for the Town and the Schools. If this Article is approved, the Finance Committee would plan to deliver an interim report to Town Meeting in November. Bylaw Committee Report: No report Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur- See Attached • Mark Dockser - See Attached Motion made by Ronald D'Addario, Precinct 6 to table Article 14 Nation to Table Does Not Carry Motion made by Stephen Crook, Precinct 2 to Move the Question of Article 14 2/3 Vote Required 103 Voted in the affirmative 8 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion to Move the Ouestion Carried 301 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 to Indefinitely Postpone Article 14 After some discussion a counted vote was taken: 45 Voted in the affirmative 70 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Does Not Carry After some discussion a counted vote was taken: 65 Voted In the affirmative 48 Voted in the negative 143 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carried September 29, 2014 ARTICLE 15: Motion made by Marsie West, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to amend Section 3.3.2 (Finance Committee) of the Town of Reading Bylaws as follows: (note - cross - through represents language to be eliminated and bold represents new language): John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to dispense of the reading of Article 13 Motion to Dispense Reading of Article Carried 3.3.2 Finance Committee 3.3.2.3 Investigation The Finance Committee, or Its duly authorized agents, shall -- have - aefhffilly at any time may, and promptly upon the petition of one hundred (100) inhabitants of the Town or a vote of Town Meeting, to shall investigate at once the books, accounts, records and or management of any Town Board, Committee, Commission or Department. effieia' %edy, The Finance Committee may call upon the assistance of any Town official or employee and may to employ such expert and or other assistance as it may deem advisable for that purpose. ;- and -The books, records and accounts of any Town Board, Committee, Commission or Department department and effiee of the Town shall be open to the inspection of the Finance Committee, its agents, assistants or employees upon request and any purpose. The Committee shall have no power to incur any expenses payable by the Town without authorizationty fer such expenses having fliest been ebtained frem Mcderater by a majority vote taken at a public meeting of the Moderator, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Town Accountant, and such expenses shall be paid from the Finance Committee Reserve Fund. The Finance Committee shall make a report on every such investigation, setting forth its findings and recommendations, and shall transmit each such reportf* to Town Meeting and to Board of Selectmen. or to take any other action with respect thereto. Background: This Article would give the Finance Committee a broader oversight role over the Reading Municipal Light Department. Passage of this Article would preclude the need for a specific Article 14 in the future. 311 Page SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center September 29, 2014 Finance Committee Report - given by Anne Landry: The Finance Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 8 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Bylaw Committee Report - alven by Stephen Crook: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 5 -0 -0 at their meeting on September 4, 2014. Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on September 2, 2014 voted 5 -0 -0 to support this Article. Presentation given by: • Bob LeLacheur - See Attached • Mark Dockser - See Attached Motion made by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 to replace the word "inhabitants" with "voters" Motion Carried Motion made by Elaine Webb, Precinct 1 to remove "the Board of Selectmen" and adding "the Chair of the relevant Board, Committee or Commission" To read as follows: The Finance Committee shall make a report on every such investigation, setting forth its findings and recommendations, and shall transmit each such report to Town Meeting and to the Chair of the relevant Board, Committee or Commission. Motion Carried After some discussion a vote was taken: Motion Carried as Amended John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to adjourn the 2014 Special Town Meeting sine die at 11:23 PM with 143 Town Meeting Members in attendance. 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CFM Why Delete Seefbe4 5lfiulsadv Pr uec Ii,nD ev a Supere Mby Me Slate Wetlands Pmte ,.Actendby Beetling a Loral Wminno Pmtecgon Bylaw • Conservation Commission supports this change Why Daleb Se1on46 Mued USr O 111 DIIII r No prof r have been developed unders:r„w a6tir,Rd u. owrxypmrgromrtL- Donntavn Smart Growth Disbtl allows br mixed use developments and commas design guidelines Article 11' Inning Bylaw DELETE Section 4.5 - Wetlands Protection District •TaFe owofardes�erArricle9 Article 12 Zoning By /mv DELETE Section 4.6 — Mixed Use Overlay Distinct Article 10 Zoning Bylaw Section 3 - Establishment of Districts ✓-1• My Changes — &,.bh.hmeemlD" !Se 3) • CNrified and reorganized negu shims for • lot boundaries • Ictsin had died=, • DelaledtwoovedaydiaNOMs • Deleted certain language pertaining to: • Floodplain District • Municipal Reuse District • Updated reference b the Federal inwrence Rate Maps (FIRM) Article 13 Zoning Bylaw 4.13 Special Requirements for Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Allowed ani, in the Mduabht Mebkl by epeclet Parma 500 fool buffer from areas where MiNren oxlmorN congregate Gerard Reryimmene- Registered Medical Madjuena only Irm New Zoning Map mm Backaround —Registered Medical M Discersaines • A temwmq moreterium aspires on November 10, 2014 Public meetings with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abu., Reading P.H. 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M14 Project GoaW • Lmplaft. emlm'aMOakN Improe [ermrytlng O bFaecl Initial tlnh by luN 15, 3014 Final tlmfl bar vnmm September B, 2014 Pe[ommenO aN[b br NOV. 20141— aaaeelna 1/21/2015 Zoning Background: aa9aama um and d,wal,enr a maaem ilrtl atlop4tl In 39}8 Numarvm pa[amaal cM1anees maM It OMlakm Inaar,I ( ndkaa wM mmm"Ity aoalb [mites hurdles Campll[amtl aanlN la [.XIB 6me [omumlq and [r=m[Ine M, Areas: ..'Mo. s. ..—ol uou -wMWM • Slp .nrylWlom.PnYINrtWlrtmnib- MWemtre! Xm onnod"lN loss. noncoomrmn.W.— omlm. am MMM Most . Pl.n mrl.u.m sPeax Mrmw —s.d .e. ne sax.mlMee Pl.mmd um oe.elwnMm (Yp) w.wn— s.a.r M uoae�mna AqWMo Poodsontsts 1p41 O14k1— .ImpIMM Mnga.e oad.W wWMM— W.nmm ploMtol a wWMAn MW.e on sky zoning updams: Peam: AeiMeMa]kal Mmpam OlapnuMgmwatMUm aplrts Xw. 30A NmaneJ: IanN P-111 nMM MIMM ns. PeXay oiynq • MptlemlxAn v • Matlb.mEMmWeiN ibMOMN.pNmmp.m IDnlnl P..M: . 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I use the website for updates ±Jf 4 t /21/i015 How many hours have staff, volunteers, & consultant spent on this project? 1. 100 ..... 2. 300 3. 500 4. 1,000. 5. Don't ask Report — Article 1 Annual Town Meeting segemter n. 2014 Projett Goalu: • LmrAIN. MO]emib�erd Oenly Inn rma g-Imas .., Ind., Cn/[ b,'W, 15. 2010 nnel Jbh br nimnt 5epbmber 2% WM ft—end aMue M Nw. 20A ID" MaaUM 1/21/2015 Zoning Background: • Peyulroa �eM Embpment of property nn. ... In .213 • Numemm W—InIl chan{u • GmpIInW mnlry lscMM and time mnmminy Key Areas Vpaeha WMIms, Ano,,,ary uses, InASw ApuYnen6 elen P,nlne rteU,.— S -..n —m xon {o,ao,mi, rM%. xonC.nronnlny uses- Mare pvx,m+w Sns PNn F,vxw and Sps[I.I Panaft - conned xM Swomino Pl.nma ad MVNOpmsm IPUOI m.qq.- EOSIO,b unaenuM aa.IM NObmlon lAal olM.1- SIMPIIRM • xwab.oxw s.rnon.- wmenae Proremon aexwxenn o— o.nIon un.a u. 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