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The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:38 PM, there being a quorum
present. The Invocation was given by Philip Pacino, Precinct 5 followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. A moment of silence was recognized for past Town Meeting Member Gerald Fiore.
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.
Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to dispense of the reading of all motions in their entirety.
Motion Carried
Motion made by Thomas Ryan, Precinct 1 to take Article 9 out of order and hear before Article 1.
ARTICLE 1: Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen 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:
Municipal Light Board
Colleen O'Brien, General Manager
Frist, I would like to thank Town Meeting and Town Manager Bob LeLacheur for allowing RMID to provide
our Annual Report to the Town Meeting Members in digital format, reducing paper aligns with our goals of
efficiency.
To successfully meet the challenges of the electric Industry, RMLD is transitioning from being a reactive
operation to a proactive planning operation. Over the past year, we have been conducting assessments
and developing a strong six -year financial, power supply and rate plan, along with calling for short-term
and long -term strategic plans.
Be Efficient, Get Greener, Go Paperless speaks to improving each of our internal and external business
and engineering processes, our electrical system, and how we communicate to our customers. We are
utilizing economic development tools to attract and retain customers, including new innovative programs
for our customers that target energy rebates and opportunities to share savings when price signals during
peak periods are high. Additionally, there are other projects, such as joint venturing on solar panel
projects, distributed generation, electric vehicle charging stations, etc.
The Flexibility of the electric system, through optimum physical design and proper maintenance, along with
integrating the GIS (Geographic Information System) with our Customer Information System and Outage
Management System will enable RMLD to efficiently communicate to our system, our customers, and to
respond appropriately.
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A holistic approach to connecting the system, our power supply, and our customers through the
implementation of strategic planning will work to ensure we continue to provide one of the lowest rates in
the state and the highest reliability to our customers.
We have completed and called for several major studies to define and prioritize major facets to develop
the long -term strategic plans. For example, the Cost of Service Study performed at the end of last quarter
resulted in unbundling the electric bill to show transparency between power supply and operating costs,
and will also pave the way for the future rate trends, such as real -time pricing structures. RMLD will be
awarding Organizational and Reliability Studies targeting efficiency and quality of service for a 20 -year
long -term plan. The Organizational 'Study will key in on organizational structure, associated work
processes, business processing, staffing levels, career development and succession planning. The
Reliability Study will focus on improving system reliability by assessing the current system, anticipated
growth in system requirements, technology adoption profiles and investment decision making.
In just one year, we have made tremendous progress in transitioning toward the necessary future
alignment for the utility industry.
We look forward to a very busy and productive FY 2015
Reading Public Schools
Dr. John Doherty, Superintendent
I Welcome
Mr. Moderator, Town Meeting Members, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee Members, School
Committee, Fellow Town Leaders and Department Heads, Building Principals, District Administrators,
Members of the School Community, and Invited Guests. It is with great honor and privilege that I present
to you the 2014 State of the Schools Address. One of the duties that I look forward to each year as
Superintendent is to recognize and Introduce to you the Reading Memorial High School Seniors who are
receiving the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award for Academic and Community
Excellence. This year, I am proud to announce that I will be recognizing three award winners, each who
have a strong three year cumulative academic average, participate in extracurricular and community
service activities, and are currently in the top 5% of their graduating class. The mandate to only select a
few students is always a difficult one given how many deserving candidates we have shining at Reading
Memorial High School. It is with honor that I present this award to the following students:
Our first recipient serves in leadership positions as President of the National Honor Society and Captain of
the Cross Country and Tennis Teams. She is currently taking Advanced Placement classes in Biology,
Chemistry, and Statistics. Last year, she received the prestigious Williams College book award and is a
National Merit Letter of Commendation. She has put in hundreds of hours of community service as a
member of the Leo Club and volunteering at Winchester Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. This
recipient has applied to several colleges and universities including Boston College, where she plans on
majoring in nursing. It's with great pleasure tonight that I recognize Kate Mignosa. Kate, please come
forward to receive the 2014 Superintendent's Award.
Tonight's second recipient has excelled in the performing arts as a member of the RMHS Drama Club, and
as a co- director of two elementary school plays. She is co- President of the RMHS Choral Group, Fermata
Nowhere. She has also earned Honorable Mention at the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards.
Academically, this individual has received a National Merit Scholar letter of commendation and received
the esteemed Princeton University Book Award last year. A member of the National Honor Society, this
recipient is currently dual enrolled at Salem State University, and is currently taking Advanced Placement
and College courses. She also, puts her learning and presentation skills to work this past summer as a
Tour Guide at the State House. Next year, she plans on majoring in Journalism.
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It's a great honor to introduce to you, Becky Wandel! Becky, please come forward and accept the 2014
Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence.
Our final recipient Is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. He
is a participant in the RMHS Drama Club and was the student representative on last year's RMHS Principal
Search Committee. Like the other two recipients of this award, this student is a National Merit Scholar. He
is currently taking four AP classes this year Including, BC Calculus, English, Computer Science, and
Physics. He volunteers during the summer at Camp Sunshine, a summer camp program for children with
serious Illnesses. He has applied for early decision to the University of Pennsylvania where he would like to
study psychology and computer science.
It is with great honor that I present the Superintendent's Award to Ryan Friedmann. Ryan, please come
forward and accept the 2014 Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence.
Congratulations Kate, Becky, and Ryan. Tonight's sharing of accomplishments does not stop with
recognizing these three students who personify the educational journeys which our schools strive to
inspire, teach, and support. The main objective of this annual Address is to report on the state of the
schools —and without question, our school system could have no finer examples of its mission than these
three outstanding students and many more like them. Schools across the country are experiencing
educational challenges. Our district strives to meet these challenges with cutting edge curriculum, creative
best practices and funding, cross staff collaboration and learning, and the tenacity which engages families,
staff and community in preparing our students for their world and the challenges that they will face.
Tonight, I will highlight some of our accomplishments from this past year, and share with you some areas
that we are focusing on as we strive to become the best PreK -12 school district in our region.
II Accomplishments of District
To highlight our successes, we have distributed two documents this evening which capture the 2013 -14
school year. The first focuses on the accomplishments of our entire PreK -12 district and the other, the
RMHS School Profile, which is specific to our high school and is distributed to colleges and universities
across the country. These accomplishments would not be possible without a dedicated and caring staff,
strong leadership and a tireless effort from our administrators and directors, and the financial and
volunteer support that we receive from our parents and our community. It is this spirit of collaboration,
commitment and teamwork that helps contribute to the success of our school district.
III District
We have a lot to be proud of as a community and we need to take the time to celebrate those successes.
Whether it is our RISE integrated pre - school which does an amazing job with our three and four year old
students or our elementary schools which are committed to building strong communities of learners in
literacy and mathematics, or our middle schools which have provided many powerful learning
opportunities for students during a very challenging developmental stage in their lives, or our high school,
which challenges our students so that they can be prepared for college or career opportunities, our district
is a solid example of how we are working together to Instill a joy of learning and inspire the innovative
leaders of tomorrow.
This is evident with our latest graduating class of 2014, where 93% of the students are continuing on to
post- secondary education, including 88% going on to a four year college or university. They have excelled
in state and national exams such as Advanced Placement and SAT tests and once again, 100% of our
graduating class passed the MICAS test requirement for graduation. In addition, Boston Magazine recently
recognized Reading Memorial High School as one of the top 30 High Schools in Massachusetts.
Another area that we are proud of as a school district is our students' access to technology and through a
series of funding sources and initiatives, including the Reading Education Foundation, Reading Cooperative
Bank, and our PTO's, we have significantly increased the number of mobile devices and other technology
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at all levels as a tool to support learning. We now have well over a 1200 mobile devices, Wads and laptops
in our district. In addition, 50% of our middle school students and 90% of our high school students are
part of a Bring Your Own Device initiative which helps us get closer to our goal of having a mobile learning
device available for every student. We have also strengthened our STEAM offerings, that is Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, by increasing the number of engineering courses and
robotics programs offered at our middle and high schools. Students at Reading Memorial High School now
have the opportunity to take engineering each of their four years. Both of our middle schools have science
Olympiad teams, and all of our schools have robotics teams. Reading Memorial High School has a very
competitive Robotics Team which placed high in the First Robotics Regional Competition and competed in
the National Competition.
Our co- curricular and extra - curricular programs continue to provide outstanding enriching experiences
with high participation rates at all levels. Our extended day program at the elementary level now has well
over 350 participants and our middle school after school programs are even more successful. Reading
Memorial High School features 87 different clubs and athletic teams where over 85% of the students
participate in 1 or more extra - curricular activities. This past year, 5 RMHS Varsity Teams won Middlesex
League Championships and our Boys Hockey Team won the Division 1 State Championship. It is the third
year in a row that a Reading Memorial High School sports team has won a state championship.
Our Fine and Performing Arts programs continue to excel with an outstanding elementary choral program,
award winning middle school and high school choral and band programs, a gold medal winning marching
band and color guard and an outstanding jazz band who last year was awarded the opportunity to play at
the Hatch Shell in Boston. Several middle and high school students received Boston Globe Scholastic Art
Awards. Each of our, middle schools perform a musical annually and, last year, the RMHS drama club filled
up this Fine and Performing Arts Center with six different types of shows including two musicals, two
plays, a student written play festival, and two improv events. Reading can truly be proud of this
commitment to the arts, and I encourage all of you to attend any of our student fine arts performances.
At the state, level, the Reading Public Schools is looked upon as a leader in best practices for several
initiatives that focus on teaching and learning. This past year alone, our teachers, administrators, and
students have presented at several national, state, and regional conferences. In additlon, several school
districts have visited our classrooms to see best practices in action. In the last 8 months, United States
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Massachusetts Secretary of Education Matthew Malone have
visited our school district to recognize and honor our district's commitment to excellence.
Our teachers and students are transitioning to the higher expectations and rigor of the new literacy and
mathematics frameworks. In grades K -6, teachers are in the process of implementing a math program
which focuses on the problem solving skills necessary so that more students will be taking advanced math
courses in the future. Middle school and high school math teachers have been participating in professional
development opportunities which change the way math is being taught In our classrooms. Our elementary
and middle school teachers have also been focused on strengthening our student's ability to write,
communicate, and process non - fiction material. Each of these initiatives will be raising the expectation
level for all students and help prepare them for more challenging coursework and revised state
assessments this year and In future years.
An integral part of our mission is for all of our students to participate in meaningful community service
projects. Our service projects have such programs as our Veterans and Troops Overseas, Habitats for
Humanity, the Reading Senior Center, Reading Cares, the Reading Food Pantry, Rosie's Place, Mission of
Deeds, Animal Rescue Club, ALS, Cure for Alzheimer's, Cleft palates surgery for infants, the American
Heart Association, Coats for Kids, and Project Bread.
We are also proud of the work that continues to be done in the Finance and Operations branch of our
school district. Our staff takes great pride in maximizing every dollar our community invests in our
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schools. In July of this year, the Center for American Progress updated a report that they first released in
2011 on a district by district analysis of educational productivity. This project develops a set of relatively
simple productivity metrics in order to measure the academic achievement that a school district produces
relative to its spending, while controlling for factors outside a district's control, such the cost of living and
students living in poverty. I am pleased to announce that Reading has the fourth highest educational
productivity rating in our Commonwealth. This strong measure is due to prioritizing our resources on the
classroom and practicing strong fiscal management practices. I would like to recognize the work of our
entire staff in committing to this practice and to thank our new Director of Finance and Operations Martha
Sybert for continuing the strong fiscal practices that have become the norm In our school district.
Finally, I want to take a moment and recognize the efforts of our building principals and central office
administrators, many of who are here this evening. This dedicated, hard - working group of Individuals
consistently goes well beyond their job description in leading our schools through some very challenging
times. I want to welcome our two newest administrators to the district, our High School principal Adam
Bakr and our Director of Student Services Carolyn Wilson. Both have provided visionary leadership and a
new energy to their respective areas. Through their entry plans they have talked to hundreds of staff,
parents, and community members who have given them an overview of the strengths of our Reading
community as well as our hopes for the future.
IV Updates and Moving Forward
As I mentioned earlier, we have a lot to be proud of in our schools. However, there are also some areas
that we need to address so that we can maintain the level of excellence that we have taken pride in over
the last several years. Addressing these areas will be critical to the long term success of our school
district.
Our most recent challenge has been our declining MCAS scores and the designation of the Joshua Eaton
Elementary School as a level 3 school, and consequently, our district being designated as a Level 3
district, by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Although this designation is based
solely upon state assessment results, the process that we are now embarking upon will provide us with an
opportunity to review every aspect of what we are doing at Joshua Eaton and in our district to effectively
address the needs of all our students. To that end, I announced earlier today that I have designated
Assistant Superintendent Craig Martin to lead a task force of parents, teachers, and administrators to
oversee this Important school improvement process. Although this is a significant challenge facing the
Joshua Eaton school and our district, I want to unequivocally say that we will address this challenge
successfully by tapping the collective efforts and talents of our entire district staff as well as our
community.
Another challenge we currently facing is early childhood education. For the last three years, the Reading
Public Schools has been working towards providing publicly funded full day kindergarten for all students, a
program that is currently being offered in 242 other Massachusetts communities (already nearly 75% of
the state) and is increasing annually. To reach this important goal, the Reading Public Schools has been
actively researching solutions to address classroom space shortages for our growing Preschool, providing
Full Day Kindergarten for all students, improving our Special Education Programs, and establishing
dedicated art and music classrooms. As we discussed last spring at Town Meeting, we have reviewed
several options over the past three years and at this point, none of the options have been feasible for our
community. In response to the feedback that we received last spring, the School Committee has formed
an Early Childhood Space Needs Working Group of elected and appointed officials, educators, parents and
community members to review possible options using an open meeting process. This dedicated group of
21 individuals is committed to recommending a solution to our community that is educationally sound and
fiscally responsible.
Another area of focus has been the behavioral health and safety of our students. We are seeing some
positive trends in the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data, where there is decreased use of alcohol and
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marijuana among our high school students. Unfortunately, our data also indicates that there has been an
increase in the use of opiates such as heroin, methamphetamines, and cocaine. We have also seen an
increase in students doing harm to themselves, including attempting suicide. Although these increases are
not isolated just to Reading, we are concerned that the numbers of incidents in Reading is higher than the
state average. As a community, we have taken significant steps to address these increased concerns
through World Cafe conversations, collaboration with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse, and
your support in previous budgets with programs and staffing that supports behavioral health. In addition,
the Town of Reading and the Reading Public Schools have recently received three Federal grants, totaling
1.95 million dollars, to help address the overall behavioral health of our youth. The first grant continues
the great work that RCASA Executive Director Erica McNamara, Outreach Coordinator Julianne DeAngelis
and the rest of the Coalition have done over the last several years and expands it for at least the next five
years. The second grant will allow the Reading Public Schools to train 584 school educators, school
support staff, first responders, youth workers, and faith leaders in Youth Mental Health First Aid to
identity, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in our youth.
The third grant will implement a highly sustainable, multi- tiered system of supports to improve school
climate and behavioral outcomes for all students. These three grants ensure that we will be able to move
forward in creating structures, systems, and processes throughout our community to reach and engage all
of our youth, particularly those youth who may be vulnerable to risky behaviors such as substance abuse
or creating harm to themselves or others. These initiatives, combined with the work that we have done
over the last several years in school safety with the Reading Police and Fire Departments, places our
community as a leader in proactively addressing the overall safety of our children. As we all know, if
students do not feel physically and psychologically safe in school, they will not learn, no matter what
curriculum, technology, or teacher you put In front of them. I would like to thank the Reading Police and
Fire Departments and the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse, under the leadership of Chief lames
Cormier, Chief Greg Burns, and RCASA Executive Director Erica McNamara, for the partnership that they
have forged with the Reading Public Schools over the last several years and their leadership and efforts in
creating safe and supportive environments for our children.
Finally, I would like to spend a few minutes focusing on school funding, past, present, and future. The
visual behind me shows the ranking of per pupil expenditure of the Reading Public Schools since 2006. As
you can see, our per pupil ranking compared to other communities has been in steady decline. One major
driver of this decline Is the revenue available to town and school budgets each year. It is well documented
that our community has a revenue challenge as we become more and more reliant on cash reserves each
year to fund our budgets. It is to our town's credit that through mutual respect and collaboration, town
boards have stretched our dollars to provide the quality education and services, of which Reading is so
proud.
However, there is another piece to the funding puzzle that is now getting more and more attention and
that is the Chapter 70 Foundation Formula, which has had only a few minor adjustments since Its creation
in 1993. This formula is based on an outdated model that did not take into account future changes that
have been made over the years in technology needs, increased learning time for students and different
staffing needs. In addition, special education costs are grossly underfunded in the foundation formula.
Health Insurance costs are double the amount that are allocated In the formula, salary allowances in the
foundation budget are well below actual salaries of staff, and increased resources to address the needs of
high poverty, English Language Learners, and homeless students are not captured in the formula.
State government is finally listening and a task force has been created by legislative action to review the
Chapter 70 funding formula. Hearings are being scheduled throughout the state and the task force has to
report back to the legislature by next June. Although this will not affect the FY16 budget, there is promise
that some positive change could be made. Please attend the hearings and have your voices be heard.
Our continuing decline in per pupil expenditure is beginning to have an effect on our school system,
especially during the times of transition that we are currently facing. We are in the midst of tremendous
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educational change in our state and in our country with a new set of curriculum frameworks, a new state
testing system, and a new teacher evaluation system that is tied to student performance. During these
times of transition, additional supports are needed to help our students, our teachers, and our
administrators adjust to the higher expectations in a timely manner. It is also important to retain our best
educators and compete for the highest quality candidates for those educators who leave our district.
While each district's per pupil spending might be impacted by varying needs, what is evident has been our
inability to sustain what had been effective levels of services from year to year. What we are finding Is
that, In the last several years, we are losing ground, and finding it harder to compete with comparable
communities. In this way, I believe that we are at a cross roads In our community.
V In conclusion
Our district will continue to stay focused on the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well -being of
our students. Each of the initiatives that I have mentioned this evening takes time, resources, and
support, but when accomplished, will improve our schools, prepare our students and establish Reading as
an innovative leader in our region. While we are proud of the fact that we are a district that is on the
forefront in many areas, we have many challenges that lie ahead, including educational space needs,
funding for full day kindergarten, making the transition to a more rigorous curriculum and improving the
social and emotional well -being of our students. The increasing accountability demands on public
education and the needs of our students have increased significantly over the last five years and we need
to identify additional resources and restructure some existing resources so that our teachers and
administrators can continue to do the hard work necessary to improve student learning. We need
resources to create more opportunities for teachers to collaboratively work together to share their work,
and improve their practices, and to provide instructional coaching support so that teachers can see
firsthand what It looks like in the classroom. As we begin to develop the FY16 budget, these are areas that
we will prioritize.
VI I believe
That this is an exciting, but uncertain time in public education and we have an opportunity to make
positive substantive changes that have not been made since Education Reform was introduced in 1993. It
is difficult work, but we are up to the challenge of providing the best learning experiences for our
students. I am proud of the work that our teachers and administrators do every day to improve teaching
and learning in our district and I am excited by the enthusiasm and respectfulness of our students who
arrive to school every day eager to learn. This is a testament to our parents and our community who value
the importance of education and the role that it needs to play in a community. There Is no question that a
major indicator of the quality of life for everyone in a community can be measured by the quality of its
schools and by a community's commitment to Its children. In this way, the quality of a school district
affects every single person in a community, and the Town of Reading is no exception. But I also believe
this is one of our greatest strengths.
VII Thank you for your time this evening
In my 32nd year as an educator, my 28th year now in Reading, and a parent of children who attend the
Reading Public Schools, one who graduated last year, I must say that I am so very proud to be a part of
this community. I thank you for the privilege ... and I look forward to working with you, as together, we
continue to make Reading a place where all students can learn and succeed, a place where we develop the
innovative leaders of tomorrow, and a place where our schools continue to provide the strong foundation
for the future of this great community.
VIII Thank you very much
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Charter Review Committee
Alan Foulds, Committee Chair
November 10, 2014
The work of the Charter Committee continues, and we are on schedule to present out findings for a vote
at a special town meeting set for January. That will allow us to place any approved changes on the April
ballot for town -wide approval.
We have held several meetings and two public forums. We plan to take a final vote on November 24, and
send the document to the BOS for inclusion in the warrant.
A running document of proposed changes can be found at the town website.
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 into creating a Permanent Building Committee Bylaw.
The Bylaw Committee is currently at draft version two. This draft would create a five member permanent
committee. When a building project is proposed, addition of several additional project specific members
may be appointed by the sponsoring agency. The committee would be responsible for building projects In
excess of 2 million dollars. This draft is currently being reviewed by Town Council.
The Bylaw Committee expects to meet again soon after the adjournment of this Town Meeting to finalize
the proposed bylaw, and it is our plan to present the final version to the January 2015 Special Town
Meeting.
Finance Committee
Mark Dockser, Committee Chair
At September Town Meeting, this body passed Article 14 requesting Finance Committee use its
investigative powers to review procurement and specifically asset disposition activities and practices of
RMLD and other town bodies, and to offer an interim report to this Town Meeting.
Since that time, Finance Committee established a subcommittee to determine how to review and
investigate these activities. The subcommittee members have experience ranging from participation and
management in general and forensic audits, as well as municipal finance.
The subcommittee has met in open meetings on multiple occasions, and interviewed Municipal CPA firms
for their advice on how to scope and manage this type of investigation. Our focus is both on the activities
that have taken place as well as how to prevent them from happening in the future.
We are proposing to review these matters in 3 phases:
1. Review the specific RMLD transactions related to the 3 trucks
2. Determine the scope of potential sales of surplus property for all Town Departments, the School
Department and the RMLD
3. Perform limited compliance testing for select activities and compare against best practices. Based
on the results, the chosen CPA firm would provide a recommendation to either stop testing or to
expand the scope for additional testing based on risk assessment.
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In compliance with Chapter 30B regulations regarding procurement of services that can only be provided
by CPA firms, we plan to interview and obtain quotes from at least 3 firms for this scope. We hope to
accomplish this in the coming weeks. We will then ask the full Finance Committee for approval and then
we will approach the Finance Committee Appointment Committee for funds for this activity.
We will move one phase at a time. Should we decide to perform all 3 phases, and provided that we do not
need to expand testing due to any Issues uncovered, we anticipate total costs not to exceed $35,000.
Thank you!
Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen and Article 1 was tabled
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ARTICLE 2 Motion made by Marcie West, Board of Selectman and Article 2 was tabled
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 3 Motion made by Dan Ensminger, Board of Selectmen that the Town 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, as follows:
FY15. $44.000
+ $30,000 School Facilities - engineering assessment of RMHS retaining wall
+ $14,000 School Facilities - RMHS Water Heater (increased to $54,000)
$0 School Facilities - reclassify $100,000 Parker MS multipurpose room repairs to be roof repairs in that
area of the same building
FY16: $142,000
$100,000 Town Facilities: Fire Station lighting /security system
$40,000 School Facilities: Coolidge phone system (moved up from FY17)
$22,000 School Facilities: RMHS masonry work ($20,000) School Facilities: Joshua Eaton Windows /Doors
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made
Backaround: This Article is included in every Town Meeting Warrant. The Reading General Bylaw states
(section 6.1.3) "... No funds may be appropriated for any capital item unless such item is included in the
Capital Improvements Program, and is scheduled for funding in the Fiscal Year in which the appropriation
is to be made.' Bond ratings agencies also want to ensure that changes to a long -term CIP are adequately
described.
Previously authorized $680.000 for November by September Special Town Meetin
$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
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$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)
Finance Committee Report - given by Paula Perry• The Finance Committee recommends the
proposed amendments to the FY 2015 - FY 2024 Capital Improvements Program by a vote of 6 -0 -0 at
their meeting on October 9, 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 October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
* Bob LeLacheur - See Attached
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 4 Motion made by Kevin Sexton, Board of Selectmen to Indefinitely Postpone Article 4
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried
ARTICLE 5 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 amended by Article 8 of the Special Town Meeting of
September 29, 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:
Account Line
Description
Decrease
Increase
C99 - Capital
$400,000 - School Fac: J. Eaton roof Phase 2
$724,000
$100,000 - School Fac: Parker MS roof
repairs
$80,000 - DPW Fuel Management System
$50,000 - Town Fac: Town Hall generator
$50,000 - DPW Pickup Truck #2
$30,000 - School Fac: RMHS retaining wall
$14,000 - additional for RMHS water heater
H91 - Community
Regional Housing Services Coordinator*
$36,750
Services wages
H92 - Community
Regional Housing expenses*
$10,000
Services expenses
Subtotals
$O
$770 750
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or take any other action with respect thereto
Finance Committee Report - given by Mark Docks r• The Finance Committee recommends this
Article by a vote of 6 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 9, 2014.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Board of Selectmen Report; The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
. Bob LeLacheur - See Attached
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 6 Motion made by John Halsey, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize
the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise, a permanent easement
over the parcel of land shown as "EASEMENT AREA = 108.3 SF" on a plan entitled " 'Easement For
Construction & Maintenance Of Bus Shelter Located At 25 Walkers Brook Dr., Reading, MA' scale: 1" = 8',
dated January 7, 2013 prepared by the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works,
Engineering Division ", a copy of which plan is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk. Said
easement shall be for the purpose of authorizing the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, and use
by members of the public of a bus stop waiting area and shelter on said parcel; or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Backaround: Under Article 8 of the Special Town Meeting held in January 2013 the Board of
Selectman received authorization to accept the conveyance of an easement for the construction and
maintenance of a bus shelter located at 25 Walkers Brook Drive (current location of Stop & Shop). The bus
shelter would service customers and employees of that location, and of nearby businesses.
Since that approval the Town applied for and received an Order of Conditions from the Conservation
Commission in April of 2013 and purchased the bus shelter in anticipation of completing the project before
the 2013 winter season.
While the property owner (Royal Ahold) indicated an initial desire to offer a voluntary easement there
have been substantial delays in the execution of the final easement document. This summer the Town
advised that further action by Town Meeting would be taken If they did not execute the easement, and
they did not respond.
In order to insure the Town can install the bus shelter next spring this Article further authorizes the Board
of Selectman to take the same easement previously authorized by eminent domain.
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Net Operating Expenses
$770,750
$490,655 From Tax Levy, State Aid and
Other Local Receipts ($343,905 in
additional New Growth property taxes;
$100,000 Excise taxes; *$46,750
Regional partner payments for shared
Housing Services
$280,09S From Cash Reserves
or take any other action with respect thereto
Finance Committee Report - given by Mark Docks r• The Finance Committee recommends this
Article by a vote of 6 -0 -0 at their meeting on October 9, 2014.
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Board of Selectmen Report; The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
. Bob LeLacheur - See Attached
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 6 Motion made by John Halsey, Board of Selectmen that the Town vote to authorize
the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise, a permanent easement
over the parcel of land shown as "EASEMENT AREA = 108.3 SF" on a plan entitled " 'Easement For
Construction & Maintenance Of Bus Shelter Located At 25 Walkers Brook Dr., Reading, MA' scale: 1" = 8',
dated January 7, 2013 prepared by the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works,
Engineering Division ", a copy of which plan is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk. Said
easement shall be for the purpose of authorizing the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, and use
by members of the public of a bus stop waiting area and shelter on said parcel; or take any other action
with respect thereto.
Backaround: Under Article 8 of the Special Town Meeting held in January 2013 the Board of
Selectman received authorization to accept the conveyance of an easement for the construction and
maintenance of a bus shelter located at 25 Walkers Brook Drive (current location of Stop & Shop). The bus
shelter would service customers and employees of that location, and of nearby businesses.
Since that approval the Town applied for and received an Order of Conditions from the Conservation
Commission in April of 2013 and purchased the bus shelter in anticipation of completing the project before
the 2013 winter season.
While the property owner (Royal Ahold) indicated an initial desire to offer a voluntary easement there
have been substantial delays in the execution of the final easement document. This summer the Town
advised that further action by Town Meeting would be taken If they did not execute the easement, and
they did not respond.
In order to insure the Town can install the bus shelter next spring this Article further authorizes the Board
of Selectman to take the same easement previously authorized by eminent domain.
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Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 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
146 Voted in the affirmative
4 Voted in the negative
159 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to take Article 9 out of order and hear after Article 6.
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Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: No report
Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 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
146 Voted in the affirmative
4 Voted in the negative
159 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to take Article 9 out of order and hear after Article 6.
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ARTICLE 9 Motion made by Everett Blodgett, West Street Historic District Commission that the
Town vote to amend the General Bylaws by:
(a) Striking section 7.3.3 thereof in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, the following:
7.3.3 District
The District shall consist of two areas as shown in Appendix A -1 and Appendix A -2.
(b) Amending section 7.3.4.2 thereof by striking the words "one or two property owners from
the District area' and inserting, in place thereof, the words "one or two owners of property
located within a District area."
(c) Amending the Appendix A thereof by re- designating it as Appendix A -1 and inserting the
word "Area" at the end of the title thereof.
(d) Inserting a new Appendix A -2, to be titled "Summer Avenue Historic District Area," and
containing a map, titled "Summer Avenue Historic District Area," a copy of which is available
for Inspection in the Office of the Town Clerk.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Backaround: As the sponsor of a Town Meeting Article that would create a Local Historic District
on Summer Avenue, the West Street Historic District Commission would like to offer the following
introductory information to you. Please feel free to contact a Commission member if you would like
additional Information, or you can visit the West Street Historic District Commission's page on the town
website for further information, including a map and the Preliminary Report.
What is a Local Historic District?
A Local Historic District is a preservation tool, established and administered at the local level, to protect
the distinctive characteristics of a neighborhood and to encourage new design that is compatible with the
existing area and setting.
Other historic designations do not offer the level of protection of a Local Historic District. For example, a
National Register designation offers NO protection to a property; and inclusion on the Town's inventory of
historic structures cannot protect a structure, except to delay its demolition by 6 months. Of the 25
properties proposed to be included in the Summer Avenue LHD, there are 10 structures on the Town's
Historical and Architectural Inventory, of which 5 that are recognized as National Register properties. A
Local Historic District would give them the protection they deserve.
Under what authority is an LHD established?
Local Historic Districts are established under the Historic Districts Act (Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40C), which empowers municipalities to adopt a bylaw and to create multiple Districts under the
bylaw.
Reading passed the Local Historic District bylaw and created its first LHD, the West Street Historic
District, in 2005. At that time, it was expected that other LHDs would be established over time to benefit
and protect the unique character of additional neighborhoods. While there are a number of areas and
neighborhoods to be considered as potential Local Historic Districts in Reading, the subject of this Town
Meeting article is the proposed creation of a Summer Avenue Local Historic District.
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Who administers a Local Historic District after it is established?
A Local Historic District Commission (LHDC) reviews all applications by owners within the district and the
Commission determines whether a Certificate of Non - Applicability, a Certificate of Appropriateness, or
disapproval will be Issued to indicate its decision of a proposed exterior alteration prior to work being
done.
It Is likely that Reading will have one Local Historic District Commission that will oversee both the West
St and the Summer Ave LHDs.
What protection does an LHD offer to thg nr^^=rties within Its boundary?
The design review process assures that changes to properties will not detract from the District's historic
character. All exterior changes that are visible from a public way, including demolition, are subject to
review by the LHDC, however there is a list of alterations for which the commission may issue a
Certificate of Non - Applicability, Including: paint color, roofing material color, mailboxes, flagpoles,
window boxes, gutters, house numbers, storm windows, screens, shutters, window air conditioners,
terraces, walks, driveways, and more. In addition, the LHD does not have any control over the use of the
properties within the District.
What is the process for creatino a new District?
(i) In a town that already has an LHD, the existing Local Historic District Commission is responsible
for preparing a Preliminary Report for local and state review.
The West Street Historic District Commission submitted Its Preliminary Report for the Summer Avenue
Local Historic District to the State (Mass Historical Commission) and to the Town's planning commission
(CPDC) on August 25, 2014.
(II) The District Commission is also responsible for educating the property owners in the proposed
District regarding the potential impact to them of the new guidelines and review process. In September,
the Commission mailed information to homeowners and also held a public "Info Session" and Q&A at the
Pleasant St/Senior Center.
(iii) A public hearing is required to be held 60 days or more after the submission of the Preliminary
Report. That hearing is scheduled to be held October 27, 2014 at the Pleasant Street/Senior Center.
(Iv) The next step is Town Meeting approval of the new Local Historic District. A 2/3 vote Is required
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How does a Local Historic District benefit a community?
Local Historic Districts add value to a community because they offer protection to historic resources and
settings.
The Town's 2005 Master Plan calls on the Historical Commission to, "protect buildings of historical
significance and establish Local Historic Districts where appropriate, as part of the value the Town puts
into Its architectural heritage and character." This portion of Summer Avenue, containing several National
Register properties, has long been a candidate to become a Local Historic District, and has been discussed
by the related Commissions since 2007. Like many communities, Reading is vulnerable to state and
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federal regulations which often override local zoning; the potential for loss under these conditions is
persistent and growing, and it is important for the community to protect its own resources from external
forces.
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0 at
their meeting on October 21, 2014
Community Planning and Development Report - aiven by +err Hance • Please be advised that
at a regularly scheduled meeting on November 3, 2014, the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC) reviewed the Preliminary Report for the Proposed Summer Avenue Local Historic
District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the CPDC voted unanimously (4 -0 -0) to applaud the
Summer Avenue Local Historic District Report and recommend the adoption of the Summer Avenue Local
Historic District to Subsequent Town Meeting in November, 2014.
West Street Historic District Presentation - alven by Everett Bloda tt•
Thank you, Mr. Moderator. As chair of the West Street Historic District Commission, and representing the
Summer Avenue Local Historic District Study Committee, I will be showing a brief Power Point
presentation that will give you the basic Information about the proposed District.
With the passage of a Local Historic District bylaw and establishment of the West St. Historic District
almost 10 years ago, it was anticipated that other Districts would gradually be created to help protect the
Town's character defining structures and neighborhoods.
As proposed, the Summer Avenue Local Historic District will recognize a residential neighborhood of
prominent homes - most of which were built in the mid to late 1800's by well -to -do Boston based
merchants, who desired to live outside the city and chose to reside in Reading.
The variety of homes that were built reflects the wealth and prominence of the original owners. Only a few
contemporary houses have been built where larger lots were subdivided. Summer Avenue is considered an
intact neighborhood where homes are well set back on deep lots that reflect an attractive tree lined
streetscape worthy of the added recognition and protection that a Local Historic District can provide.
Over 120 cities and towns in Massachusetts have recognized the value of historic districts and have
established one or more districts within their communities. All are formed under Mass. General Law,
Chapter 40C.
Nearby communities that have local historic districts include: Andover, Melrose, Woburn, Lexington,
Concord, and Swampscott.
With the establishment of the Summer Avenue Historic District, Reading will be able to offer greater
preservation protection to additional properties.
This is a map of the proposed district. It starts at the corner of Summer Avenue and Woburn Street and
ends at Glen Road, so that the district could include the home at 146 Summer Avenue, known as Wisteria
Lodge.
The Master Plan for the Town of Reading states "The character and identity of the community, preserved
up to today, Is potentially threatened by changes within the existing fabric; changes driven by forces
outside the realm of the Town's influence and sustained by the regional housing crisis. The human- friendly
balance among building size, lot size and natural elements that exists throughout the Town is put to test
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by factors external to Reading, thus threatening the sense of distinctiveness maintained throughout the
years."
Of the 25 properties included In the proposed district, 10 of them are on the Town's Historical and
Architectural Inventory, and 5 are recognized as National Historic Register properties.
The National Register designation is just an honor and places no restrictions or protection on the property.
Inclusion on the Town's Inventory means that the Historical Commission may Impose a 6 month
demolition delay, but that does not prevent demolition.
The overarching benefit of a local historic district is the protection of significant buildings from demolition
or Inappropriate alteration.
The Guidelines on establishing Local Historic Districts from the Massachusetts Historical Commission
require specific actions for the implementation of a District. According to their guidelines, if a local historic
district is already established In a community, then the commission which oversees it may act as the
Study Committee. The WSHDC agreed to take on that task.
We identified the boundaries for the new district and submitted the Preliminary Report to the
Massachusetts Historical Commission and the CPDC. The Report was reviewed by Mass Historical at its
Oct. 8 meeting and voted to "encourage the Town of Reading to establish the Summer Avenue Local
Historic District."
A survey was sent to property owners as well as an informational letter which was followed by a Q & A
session that was held on September 17. The survey results and comments showed an overwhelming
support for the establishment of the proposed district. On October 27, the Public Hearing was held. Over
120 people attended expressing their very positive support.
A favorable vote by Town Meeting will be followed by submission of the final report package to the
Attorney General's Office for review.
The same Bylaw, 7.3, that was created for the West Street Historic District will be used for the Summer
Avenue Historic District. That is the reason that we were able to move through the process so efficiently -
we didn't have to reinvent the wheel.
Once a district is created, only exterior features visible from a public way are subject to review, not the
use of the property.
Local Historic Districts do not prevent all changes from occurring. The intent is to guide appropriate
changes and additions through a local decision making process. The purpose of a LHD is not to halt
growth, but to allow for thoughtful consideration of change. It has been shown that Historic Districts
enhance property values and instill pride in the neighborhood and the Town.
In conclusion, the Mass Historical Commission's guidelines for establishing Historic Districts states, "Local
historic districts are about making sure our historic built environment remains a viable part of the
community. That protection is accomplished through the local democratic process of town meeting."
Presentation given by:
Everett Blodgett - See Attached
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After some discussion a vote was taken:
2/3 Vote Required
144 Voted in the affirmative
4 Voted In the negative
159 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried
Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to take Article 10 out of order and hear after Article 9.
Motion Carried
ARTICLE SO Motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen to Indefinitely Postpone Article 10
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Carried
On motion by John Arena, Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Subsequent Town Meeting stand
adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Thursday,
November 13, 2014.
Meeting adjourned at 9:23 PM with 159 Town Meeting Members in attendance.
A true copy Attest
Laura A Gemme
Town Clerk
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The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:37 PM, there being a quorum
present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all present.
On motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was voted to dispense of the reading of all motions
in their entirety.
Motion Carried
ARTICLE 7 Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Committee Planning and Development that the Town
vote to amend the Reading Zoning Map, dated April 18, 2013, as amended, as referenced in Section 3.2 of
the Reading Zoning Bylaw, to overlay the Planned Residential Development - General (PRD -G) Overlay
District upon a certain portion of land located at 149 Van Norden Road (shown on Assessors Map 39 as Lot
212) containing 2.42 acres, more or less, which parcel is situated on the northerly side of Van Norden
Road, such parcel being bounded and described as follows:
Northerly by land formerly of C.P. Judd, one hundred ninety four and 48/100 (194.48) feet;
Easterly by lot numbered 30 on the below referenced plan, five hundred fifty (550) feet, more
or less;
Southerly by Van Norden Road, as shown on the below referenced plan two hundred (200)
feet, more or less; and
Westerly by lot numbered 27 on the below referenced plan, five hundred eighty five (585)
feet, more or less
Being the same premises shown as Lots 28 and 29 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land owned by H.D. Van
Norden; dated September 14, 1911 ", recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at the
end of Book 3637. The premises are also shown as parcel 212 on Reading Assessors' Map 39.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Backaround: In accordance with the Reading Zoning Bylaw, Section 4.10, the Planned Residential
Development (PRO) District is an overlay district that may be applied to any existing residential zoning
district as Identified on the Reading Zoning Map. The purpose of the PRO is to allow (by Special Permit)
high - quality residential development with variable densities, while preserving open space and natural
features. This form of development also allows for reduced infrastructure that would otherwise be required
under a traditional subdivision development.
This Article seeks to amend the Town of Reading Zoning Map to include 149 Van Norden Road as part of
the Planned Residential Development Overlay District. The Owner of 149 Van Norden Road would use the
PRO Overlay to split the lot and construct one (1) additional single family home to accommodate multi-
generational family living. The map below identifies 149 Van Norden Road.
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Under the Town of Reading's Subdivision Rules and Regulations, today the Owner would be required to
construct a new road that will meet Town Standards (please see map on the left hand side of the next
page). To accommodate this new road, the existing home would need to be demolished and then two new
homes would be constructed. However, under the PRO Overlay District, the existing home could be
preserved and a new single family home constructed to the rear (map on the right hand side of the next
page) on a new separate lot.
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Because the rear of the site is nearly all a wetland /Certified Vernal Pool, the PRD Plan would allow for the
home to be located outside of 100 -foot buffer zone. Under the Reading's Subdivision Requirements, the
proposed homes would likely encroach in the buffer zone of this resource and would increase the amount
of Impact to the natural vegetation. Additionally, the PRD Overlay District requires 40% of the parcel be
left as open space. There is no requirement under Reading's Subdivision Rules and Regulation to set aside
open space.
Special Permit: In accordance with Section 4.10 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Owner /Applicant will be
required to seek a Special Permit for use of the PRD Overlay District. The Special Permit will be sought
through a Public Hearing process, including abutter notification with the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC). The CPDC, as the Special Permit Granting Authority, will have the
discretion on the final approved plan. Although the Plan could change from what is shown (above, right
hand side), the CPDC has review authority on the number of housing units and development density.
Article 7 simply would amend the Zoning Map so that the Owner /Applicant could move forward with a
Special permit Application to the CPDC under the PRD Overlay District.
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Because the rear of the site is nearly all a wetland /Certified Vernal Pool, the PRD Plan would allow for the
home to be located outside of 100 -foot buffer zone. Under the Reading's Subdivision Requirements, the
proposed homes would likely encroach in the buffer zone of this resource and would increase the amount
of Impact to the natural vegetation. Additionally, the PRD Overlay District requires 40% of the parcel be
left as open space. There is no requirement under Reading's Subdivision Rules and Regulation to set aside
open space.
Special Permit: In accordance with Section 4.10 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Owner /Applicant will be
required to seek a Special Permit for use of the PRD Overlay District. The Special Permit will be sought
through a Public Hearing process, including abutter notification with the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC). The CPDC, as the Special Permit Granting Authority, will have the
discretion on the final approved plan. Although the Plan could change from what is shown (above, right
hand side), the CPDC has review authority on the number of housing units and development density.
Article 7 simply would amend the Zoning Map so that the Owner /Applicant could move forward with a
Special permit Application to the CPDC under the PRD Overlay District.
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Finance Committee Report, No report
November 13, 2014
Bylaw Committee Reoort• The Bylaw Committee recommends this Article by a vote of 4 -0 -0 at
their meeting on October 21, 2014
Community Planning IN Development Commission Report' On August 11, 2014, the CPDC
convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 7, to amend the Reading Zoning Map to overlay
the Planned Residential Development - General (PRD -G) Overlay District on a parcel of land addressed as
149 Van Norden Road.
All documents related to the proposed map change were made available 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 7 shall be adopted by the Town.
The August 11, 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 August 11, 2014 CPDC
voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend the proposed zoning map change to Town Meeting.
Presentation given by:
• Jean Delios - See Attached
Motion made by Stephen Crook, Precinct 2 to move the question
2/3 Vote Required
128 Voted in the affirmative
10 Voted in the negative
145 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
After some discussion a vote was taken:
2/3 Vote Required
134 Voted in the affirmative
5 Voted in the negative
145 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
ARTICLE 8 Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Committee Planning and Development that the Town
vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by:
A. Deleting section 2.0 (Definitions) in its entirety and inserting, In place thereof, a new section 2.0
(Definitions), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission;
B. Deleting section 7.0 (Administration) in its entirety and Inserting, In place thereof, a new section
4.0 (Administration) in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission; and
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C. Deleting sections 4.0 (Use Regulations), 4.1 (Application of Use Regulations), 4.2 (General
Requirements), 4.3 (Supplementary Requirements) and 4.13 (Special Requirements for Registered
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries) in their entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new section 5.0 (Use
Regulations), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission;
D. Deleting section 5.0 (Intensity Regulations) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new
section 6.0 (Intensity Regulations), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning
and Development Commission;
E. Deleting section 6.3 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in its entirety and inserting, in place
thereof, a new section 7.0 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in accordance with the recommendation
of the Community Planning and Development Commission;
F. Renumbering section 6.2 (Signs) as section 8.0 (Signs) and section 6.1 (Parking) as section 9.0
(Parking) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering changes to
the component provisions of such sections;
G. Renumbering section 4.4 (Floodplain Overlay District) as section 10.1 (Floodplain Overlay District),
section 4.7 (Municipal Building Reuse District) as section 10.2 (Municipal Building Reuse District), section
4.8 (Aquifer Protection District) as section 10.3 (Aquifer Protection District), section 4.11 (Gateway Smart
Growth District (the "GSGD ")) as section 10.4 (Gateway Smart Growth District (the "GSGD ")), and section
4.12 (Downtown Smart Growth District (the "DSGD ")) as section 10.5 (Downtown Smart Growth District
(the "DSGD ")) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
- H. Renumbering section 4.9 (Planned Unit Development) as section 11.1 (Planned Unit Development)
and section 4.10 (Planned Residential Development (PRO) as section 11.2 (Planned Residential
Development (PRD) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
I. Deleting section 8 (Applicability) and section 9 (Adoption and Amendment) in their entirety and
inserting, in place thereof, a new 12.0 (Applicability and Severability) in accordance with the
recommendation of the Community Planning and Development Commission.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Backaround: Approximately five years ago, the Town of Reading identified customer service as an
organization -wide goal. The Town received feedback that customer service was excellent, however, a few
complaints were also received that highlighted the need for changes to the Town's zoning and permitting
requirements.
In response to the complaints, the Town made a commitment to improve organizational efficiency through
clearer permitting requirements and reduced regulations while reinforcing standards for review and
Increasing transparency. The CPDC suggested immediate changes to the zoning bylaw as part of a Phase I
update of the zoning bylaw. Phase I changes were adopted by Town Meeting in November of 2013.
Phase II, the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw, Included a $75,000 Town Meeting appropriation
to hire a zoning consultant. The Board of Selectmen appointed the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in
September 2013 to work with the consultant and staff. The goal of the zoning bylaw update was to
simplify, modernize, clarify and make changes to zoning and to make the permitting process more user -
friendly.
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The zoning update project has been designed to ensure that the bylaw is easy to use and understand by
the public and for ease of administration by Town staff. With the assistance of a specialized zoning
consultant, stakeholder interviews were conducted in which numerous comments were received that our
zoning bylaws are difficult to use. The zoning consultant also performed a zoning diagnostic (technical
review) that revealed problem areas including, but not limited to: (1) internal inconsistencies; (2)
outdated and confusing language; and (3) conflicts with statutory and case law.
This zoning update has been conducted with the extensive public participation for over one year, as well
as input primarily from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC) and Town staff, but also from numerous other individual boards, committees and
commissions.
The updated zoning bylaw is planned to be presented as Warrant Articles for a total of four Town
Meetings, with November Subsequent Town Meeting the second of these sets of changes. Note that Article
8 of the November Town Meeting is the only set of changes to be presented in a single Article. While
amendments are possible, Article 8 is recommended by the ZAC and Town Counsel as presented because
they align together as the core fundamental changes to the local zoning bylaw.
Below is a review of the four Town Meetings that represent the final stages of the zoning bylaw project:
Special Town Meeting, September 29. 2014: Five (5) zoning articles; Four (4) were approved.
• Purpose (Section 1) - Not Adopted
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - Adopted
• Deletion of Wetlands Protection District (Section 4.5) - Adopted
• Deletion of Mixed Use Overlay District (Section 4.6) - Adopted
• Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (Section 4.13) - Adopted
Subseauent Town Meetina. November 10 2014: One (1) zoning article includes the core changes to
the zoning bylaw and sections that logically belong together. This will be subject to a single up or down
vote.
• Where noted below in bold, the old zoning bylaw will be deleted and the new zoning
bylaw will be inserted.
• As part of this article the remaining sections, shown in italics, will be renumbered only and put into
the new bylaw format using the current wording.
• Use current wording - Purpose (Section 1)
• Delete Definitions (Old Section 2), Insert Definitions (New Section 2)
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - adopted 9/29/14
• Delete Administration (Old Section 7), Insert Administration (New Section 4)
• Delete Use Regulations (Old Section 4), Insert Use Regulations (New Section 5)
• Delete Intensity Regulations (Old Section 5), Insert Intensity Regulations (New Section
6)
• Delete Nonconforming Uses (Old Section 6.3) and Insert Nonconforming Uses and
Structures (New Section 7)
• Use current wording - Sign Regulations (Old Section 6.2) Renumber (New Section 8)
• Use current wording - Parking (Old Section 6.1) Renumber (New Section 9)
• Use current wording - Overlay Districts (Old Section 4) Renumber (New section 10)
• Use current wording - Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10) Renumber (New Section 11)
• Delete Applicability (Old Section 8), Insert Applicability and Severability (New Section
12)
Annual Town Meetina. April 28. 2015: Five (5) zoning articles anticipated:
• Delete Purpose (Section 1) - new language to be proposed
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• Delete Sign Regulations (Old Section 6.2), Insert Sign Regulations (New Section 8)
• Delete Parking (Old Section 6.1), Insert Parking (New Section 9)
• Delete Overlay Districts (Old Section 4), Insert Overlay Districts (New Section SO)
• Delete Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10), Insert Planned Development (New
Section 11)
Subsequent Town Meeting. November 9. 2015 One (1) zoning article anticipated:
• Section 2 -centralize all definitions after Town Meeting has acted on all other zoning
bylaw changes
Summary
Two handouts related to Article 8 - separate from this Warrant Report - have been prepared and
distributed to Town Meeting members:
• Clean Copy of the proposed zoning bylaw - If Town Meeting passes this Article as presented,
this document will represent the new zoning bylaw. Any amendments made at Town Meeting would
be supplemental. As a reminder, next April at Annual Town Meeting there will be more zoning work
to do;
• Detailed Translation Guide - to assist with understanding the changes between the (OLD)
current zoning bylaw and the (NEW) clean copy of the proposed zoning bylaw. If there are specific
sections that Town Meeting members are interested in, this guide will help explain the public
discussions and thought process behind any suggested changes. Next April a similar guide will be
produced for the next set of zoning bylaw articles.
The following summary in the Warrant Report will provide a less- detailed overview of the changes that are
before Subsequent Town Meeting under Article 8.
The first column describes the current (OLD) section of the bylaws that are under discussion, while the
second column directs the reader to the proposed (NEW) location of these sections.
The third column describes the STATUS - the time frame for actions past and anticipated at the
aforementioned group of four Town Meetings.
The final column REVISIONS briefly summarizes what is proposed to be changed. Again as a reminder,
some of these proposed changes are scheduled for future Town Meetings in 2015 - as described above,
these future changes are shown in italics.
OLD ZONING BYLAW
SECTION
NEW ZONING BYLAW
SECTION
STATUS
REVISIONS
Purpose
Authority and
Not Approved
(Section 1)
Purpose
Special Town Meeting
(Section 1)
(9/29/14) Article 9
Pending - future
. ------------------------------------------------------
Pending more community dialogue
Annual Town Meeting
(4/28/15)
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Definitions
Definitions
Pending - now
More definitions and updated terms
(Section 2)
(Section 2)
Subsequent Town Meeting
Definitions are better organized and
(11/10/14) Article R
centralized
Core definitions
Contemporary definitions replace obsolete
updated
ones
Graphics have been added to Clarity terms
Core definitions located in Section 2
Definitions with limited applicability are In
-----------------------------
respective sections
--------------------------------------------------------
Pending - future
_
Centralize all definitions once all Sections
November 2015 Town
approved by Town Meeting
Meeting
Establishment of
Establishment of
Approved
Deleted Wetlands Protection and Mixed Use
District
Districts
Special Town Meeting
Overlay Districts
(Section 3)
(Section 3)
(9/29/14) Article 10
The Wetlands Protection District Overlay has
become obsolete; replaced by the State
Welland Protection Act and the Local Wetland
Protection Bylaw. The Conservation
Commission voted to approve this change.
The Mixed Use Overlay district has never
been used; replaced by the Downtown Smart
Growth District.
The reference to the FIRM map was
corrected. Clarified how to interpret zoning
for lots In two districts.
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Approved (Partial)*
Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
(Section 4)
(Section 5)
Special Town Meeting
are zoned for the Industrial Distnct (with
(9/29/14) Article 13
input from RCASA and the RPD) and moved
to the new Section 5
-NOTE: The updates
related to regulating
Registered Medical
Marijuana Dispensaries
were approved by
9 29/14 Town Meeting
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Pending - now
Reorganized over 100 pages of scattered
(Section 4 -
(Section 5)
Subsequent Town Meeting
provisions into a more easily understood set
(11110/14) Article B
continued)
of requirements;
Modernize, Simplify
Two Tables of Uses have been developed.
and Make Changes to
Updated and clarified language for Adult Uses
new Section 5
Separated out uses by Special Permit to new
subsection
Principal uses and their application have been
evaluated to ensure the use meets the intent
of each district.
Streamlined the special permit process
designating CPDC as the board for both
special permits and site plan review
eliminating the need to apply to two separate
boards.
Updated requirements for Accessory Uses.
Added a new Accessory Buildings and
Structures section.
Clarified requirements and added new
provisions for Accessory Apartments.
Carnage House regulations have been
streamlined into the requirements for
Accessory Apartments (with Input from the
Reading Historical Commission).
Uses and activities requiring Site Plan Review
are reformatted for convenience and clarity.
No change to the Site Plan Review thresholds
Application requirements are handled in the
regulations so that the zoning bylaw Is
streamlined.
Updated Section on Nursing Homes /Assisted
Living Facilities
Note: Site Plan Review, and Permit Process
Changes- Moved to Administration (NEW
Section 9
Floodplain Overlay
Floodplaln Overlay
Pending - now
District
District
Subsequent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Art icle 8
(Section 4.4)
(Section 10.1)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
-----------------------------
Pending - future
____ ___ ________ __ __ _ __________________________
No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language.
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Wetlands Protection
DELETED
Approved
Removed - not needed
District (Section 4.5)
Special Town Meeting
2Z29114) Article 11
Mixed Use Overlay
DELETED
Approved
Removed- not needed
District (Section 4.6)
Special Town Meeting
(9/29/14) Article 12
Municipal Reuse
Municipal Reuse
Pending- now
District
District
Subseauent Town M H
(Section 4.7)
(Section 10.2)
(11/10/14) Art icle e
Renumber only - no
wording changes
-
Pending - future
--------------------------------------------------------
Change the Special Permit Granting Authority
Annual Town Meeting
to the CPDC rather than the Zoning Board of
4/28/15)
Appeals.
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Aquifer Protection
Aquifer Protection
Pending -now
District
District
Subsequent Town Meetino
(Section 4.8)
(Section 10.3)
(11110 /14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
________________________
Pending - future
---------------------------------------------------
Modify definition of Impervious Area to be
Annual Town Meeting
more flexible
(4/28/15)
Update to allow for more streamlined review
Of Boundary Disputes by the Town Engineer.
Add provision for lots within two districts and
Provide more detail and clarity for recharge
requirements for lots occupied by Single and
Two-Family residences.
Planned Unit
Planned Unit
Pending -now
Development
Development
Subsmuent T Meetlnu
(Section 4.9)
(Section 11.1)
(11 /10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
___________ __________________
Pending - future
_________________________ _______________ __________ _ _____
Reorganize the section to ease administration
Annual Town Meeting
and make the process user friendly.
(4/28/15)
Delete an "Alternative Procedure°for
Application which was complex and
challenging.
Clarity Parking and S/gnage requirements and
make them consistent with other Sections of
the bylaw.
Move "Allowed Uses' into a table rather than
text.
Planned Residential
Planned Residential
Pending - now
Development
Development
Subseauent T Meeting
(Section 4.10)
(Section. 11.2)
(11/10114) Artcle 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
____________ _____________
____
Pending - future
________________________________________________________
Update language to make requirements more
Annual Town Meeting
user- in'end /y and easier to understand.
(4/28/15)
Clarify the allowed uses by reference to the
Table of Uses. Reorganize sections.
Clarify the formula for residential density and
open ca restriction
Gateway Smart
Gateway Smart
Pending - now
Growth District
Growth District
Subseauent Town Meeti
(11/10114) Article 8
(GSGD)
(GSGD)
(Section 4.11)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
______________
____________ _ __
Pending - future
_________________________ __ ______________ _________ _ _____
No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes W clarify language or to be
(4/28/15)
consistent with other Sections In bylaw
Downtown Smart
Downtown Smart
Pending - now
Growth District
Growth District
Subsequent Town Meetlno
(DSGD)
(DSGD)
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 4.12)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- - --
Pending - future
__ ________________ ___________ _ __
No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language or to be
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Consistent with other Sections in bylaw
Intensity
Pending - now
No Major Changes
Regulations
Regulations
Subsequent Town Meeting
Reorganized the dimensional controls to be
(11/10114) Article 8
(Section 5)
(Section 6)
more modern and easier to understand
Modernize Simplify
Added landscaping standards
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
General Provisions
See Below
See Below
See Below
Section 6
Parking
ON Street parking
Pending - now
(Section 6.1)
and Loading
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(Section 9)
(11/10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
-----------------------------
Pending -Future
_____________________9---
No Substantive changes made.
Annual Town Meeting
Clarify parking provisions are and additional
(4/28/15)
principal uses added Into the parking table.
A more tailored set of parking and loading
requirements based on the use and for
clarification.
Signs
Signs
Pending - now
(Section 6.2)
(Section 8)
Subseauent Town Meetina
(11/10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- --
-------------------------- _
Pending - future
-------------------------------------------------------- _
Modify and update the language, with
Annual Town Meeting
provisions consolidated for greater clarity
(4/28/15)
Add tables where large amount of text made
navigating difficult.
Include graphics pictures to assist with
identification ofsin types
NonHorming
Nonconforming
Pending - now
A nonconforming use such as a single family
(Section 6.3)
Uses and Structures
Subsecuent Town Meet' Meetin,
home In the downtown (Business B) can
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 7)
make modifications (like building a deck)
without the need to go to the ZBA provided
they meet the dimensional requirements.
Streamlined so that simple projects, routinely
approved Special Permits from the ZBA, are
subject to staff reviews only. Clarified vague
language including what triggers a special
permit.
New provision to protect underdeveloped lots
(single and two family homes
Administration
Administration
Pending- now
Reorganized so that the administration of
(Section 7)
(Section 4)
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zoning, permitting and review processes are
(11/10/14) Article B
clearly stated up front
Modemise Simplify
Administration Is modified and updated.
Applinbllity
Applicability and
Pending - now
Language was streamlined leaving only the
(Section 8)
SeverabllRy,
SSubse yr t TAM et'
severability language to be applied to the
(11/10114) Article 8
(including Invalidity
(Section 12)
bylaw.
and 9.0 Adoption anA
Modernize, Simplify
Amendment
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee report is Pending further review, and will be
delivered to Town Meeting when the Article is presented
Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Community Planning & Development Commission Report, On October 20, 2014 the CPDC
convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 8 amending the Zoning Bylaw.
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The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the
provisions of the amended zoning bylaw shall be adopted by the Town. All documents, including the Public
Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw dated October 6, 2014, were made available on the project website and at
Town Hall.
The October 20, 2014 CPDC public hearing was opened at approximately 7:50 PM. A presentation was
made by the Town Planner and discussion followed.
Comments were received at the public hearing as well as in writing in advance of the public hearing. The
public hearing was continued to October 23, 2014.
On October 23, 2014 the CPDC convened to review the updated Draft Zoning Bylaw, dated October 22,
2014, which reflected Town Counsel's changes as well as other changes made at the October 20, 2014
public hearing.
At the continued October 23, 2014 public hearing, the CPDC heard additional public comment and made
final changes to the October 22, 2014 Public Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw. The final changes include
modifications Section 2.0 Definitions, Section 4.0 Administration, Section 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business
and Industrial Districts, Section 5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residential Districts, and Section 5.5.1 Accessory
Buildings or Structures. All final changes are further detailed in the handout provided at Town Meeting.
All comments received at the public hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public
hearing was closed on October 23, 2014 and the CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend Article 8, as amended,
to Town Meeting.
In summary, the draft zoning_ bylaw in the warrant, supplemented by the changes made on October 23rd,
comprise CPDC's recommended new zoning bylaw which Is before you as Article 8.
Zoning Board of Appeals Report: The Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on October 16,
2014 voted 4 -1 -0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
Jean Delios - See Attached
Motion made by Richard Schubert, Precinct 7 to Indefinitely Postpone Article 8
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Article 8 was tabled until November 17, 2014
On motion by John Arena, Board of Selectmen, it was voted that this Subsequent Town Meeting stand
adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Monday,
November 17, 2014.
Meeting adjourned at 10:36 PM with 145 Town Meeting Members in attendance.
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The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:35 PM, there being a quorum
present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all present.
On motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was voted to dispense of the reading of all motions
in their entirety.
Motion Carried
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Article 8 was taken off the table.
After some discussion a motion was made by Greg Selvitelll, Precinct 6 to move the question
2/3 Vote Required
121 Voted in the affirmative
10 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion to Move the Ouestion Carried
After some discussion a vote was taken:
Counted Vote
63 Voted in the affirmative
66 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion to Indefinitely Postpone Article 8 Does Not Carry
ARTICLE 8 Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Committee Planning and Development that the Town
vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by:
A. Deleting section 2.0 (Definitions) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new section 2.0
(Definitions), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission;
B. Deleting section 7.0 (Administration) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new section
4.0 (Administration) in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission; and
C. Deleting sections 4.0 (Use Regulations), 4.1 (Application of Use Regulations), 4.2 (General
Requirements), 4.3 (Supplementary Requirements) and 4.13 (Special Requirements for Registered
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries) in their entirety and inserting, In place thereof, a new section 5.0 (Use
Regulations), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission;
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D. Deleting section 5.0 (Intensity Regulations) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new
section 6.0 (Intensity Regulations), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning
and Development Commission;
E. Deleting section 6.3 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in its entirety and inserting, in place
thereof, a new section 7.0 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) In accordance with the recommendation
of the Community Planning and Development Commission;
F. Renumbering section 6.2 (Signs) as section 8.0 (Signs) and section 6.1 (Parking) as section 9.0
(Parking) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering changes to
the component provisions of such sections;
G. Renumbering section 4.4 (Floodplain Overlay District) as section 10.1 (Floodplain Overlay District),
section 4.7 (Municipal Building Reuse District) as section 10.2 (Municipal Building Reuse District), section
4.8 (Aquifer Protection District) as section 10.3 (Aquifer Protection District), section 4.11 (Gateway Smart
Growth District (the "GSGD ")) as section 10.4 (Gateway Smart Growth District (the "GSGD ")), and section
4.12 (Downtown Smart Growth District (the "DSGD ")) as section 10.5 (Downtown Smart Growth District
(the "DSGD ")) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
H. Renumbering section 4.9 (Planned Unit Development) as section 11.1 (Planned Unit Development)
and section 4.10 (Planned Residential Development (PRD) as section 11.2 (Planned Residential
Development (PRO) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
1. Deleting section 8 (Applicability) and section 9 (Adoption and Amendment) in their entirety and
Inserting, in place thereof, a new 12.0 (Applicability and Severability) in accordance with the
recommendation of the Community Planning and Development Commission.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Backaround: Approximately five years ago, the Town of Reading identified customer service as an
organization -wide goal. The Town received feedback that customer service was excellent, however, a few
complaints were also received that highlighted the need for changes to the Town's zoning and permitting
requirements.
In response to the complaints, the Town made a commitment to improve organizational efficiency through
clearer permitting requirements and reduced regulations while reinforcing standards for review and
increasing transparency. The CPDC suggested Immediate changes to the zoning bylaw as part of a Phase I
update of the zoning bylaw. Phase 1 changes were adopted by Town Meeting in November of 2013.
Phase II, the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw, included a $75,000 Town Meeting appropriation
to hire a zoning consultant. The Board of Selectmen appointed the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in
September 2013 to work with the consultant and staff. The goal of the zoning bylaw update was to
simplify, modernize, clarify and make changes to zoning and to make the permitting process more user -
friendly.
The zoning update project has been designed to ensure that the bylaw is easy to use and understand by
the public and for ease of administration by Town staff. With the assistance of a specialized zoning
consultant, stakeholder interviews were conducted in which numerous comments were received that our
zoning bylaws are difficult to use. The zoning consultant also performed a zoning diagnostic (technical
review) that revealed problem areas including, but not limited to: (1) Internal inconsistencies; (2)
outdated and confusing language; and (3) conflicts with statutory and case law.
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This zoning update has been conducted with the extensive public participation for over one year, as well
as input primarily from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC) and Town staff, but also from numerous other individual boards, committees and
commissions.
The updated zoning bylaw is planned to be presented as Warrant Articles for a total of four Town
Meetings, with November Subsequent Town Meeting the second of these sets of changes. Note that Article
8 of the November Town Meeting is the only set of changes to be presented in a single Article. While
amendments are possible, Article 8 is recommended by the ZAC and Town Counsel as presented because
they align together as the core fundamental changes to the local zoning bylaw.
Below is a review of the four Town Meetings that represent the final stages of the zoning bylaw project:
Special Town Mestina. September 29. 2014: Five (5) zoning articles; Four (4) were approved.
• Purpose (Section 1) - Not Adopted
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - Adopted
• Deletion of Wetlands Protection District (Section 4.5) - Adopted
• Deletion of Mixed Use Overlay District (Section 4.6) - Adopted
• Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (Section 4.13) - Adopted
Subseauent Town Meetlna. November 10. 2014: One (1) zoning article includes the core changes to
the zoning bylaw and sections that logically belong together. This will be subject to a single up or down
vote.
• Where noted below in bold, the old zoning bylaw will be deleted and the new zoning
bylaw will be inserted.
• As part of this article the remaining sections, shown in italics, will be renumbered only and put into
the new bylaw format using the current wording.
• Use current wording - Purpose (Section 1)
• Delete Definitions (Old Section 2), Insert Defnitions (New Section 2)
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - adopted 9/29/14
• Delete Administration (Old Section 7), Insert Administration (New Section 4)
• Delete Use Regulations (Old Section 4), Insert Use Regulations (New Section 5)
• Delete Intensity Regulations (Old Section 5), Insert Intensity Regulations (New Section
6)
• Delete Nonconforming Uses (Old Section 6.3) and Insert Nonconforming Uses and
Structures (New Section 7)
• Use current wording - Sign Regulations (Old Section 6.2) Renumber (New Section 8)
• Use current wording - Parking (Old Section 6.1) Renumber (New Section 9)
• Use current wording - Overlay Districts (Old Section 4) Renumber (New section 30)
• Use current wording - Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10) Renumber (New Section 11)
• Delete Applicability (Old Section 8), Insert Applicability and Severability (New Section
12)
Annual Town Meeting. April 28, 2015: Five (5) zoning articles anticipated:
• Delete Purpose (Section 1) - new language to be proposed
• Delete Sign Regulations (Did Section 6.2), Insert Sign Regulations (New Section 8)
• Delete Parking (Old Section 6.1), Insert Parking (New Section 9)
• Delete Overlay Districts (Old Section 4), Insert Overlay Districts (New Section 10)
• Delete Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10), Insert Planned Development (New
Section 11)
Subseauent Town Meeting, November 9, 2015. One (1) zoning article anticipated:
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• Section 2 - centralize all definitions after Town Meeting has acted on all other zoning
bylaw changes
Summary
Two handouts related to Article 8 - separate from this Warrant Report - have been prepared and
distributed to Town Meeting members:
• Clean Copy of the proposed zoning bylaw - If Town Meeting passes this Article as presented,
this document will represent the new zoning bylaw. Any amendments made at Town Meeting would
be supplemental. As a reminder, next April at Annual Town Meeting there will be more zoning work
to do;
• Detailed Translation Guide - to assist with understanding the changes between the (OLD)
current zoning bylaw and the (NEW) clean copy of the proposed zoning bylaw. If there are specific
sections that Town Meeting members are interested in, this guide will help explain the public
discussions and thought process behind any suggested changes. Next April a similar guide will be
produced for the next set of zoning bylaw articles.
The following summary in the Warrant Report will provide a less- detailed overview of the changes that are
before Subsequent Town Meeting under Article 8.
The first column describes the current (OLD) section of the bylaws that are under discussion, while the
second column directs the reader to the proposed (NEW) location of these sections.
The third column describes the STATUS - the time frame for actions past and anticipated at the
aforementioned group of four Town Meetings.
The final column REVISIONS briefly summarizes what is proposed to be changed. Again as a reminder,
some of these proposed changes are scheduled for future Town Meetings in 2015 - as described above,
these future changes are shown in italics.
OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Purpose
Authority and
Not Approved
(Section 1)
Purpose
Special Town Meeting
(Section 1)
(9/29/14) Article 9
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Pending - future
--------------------------------------------------------
Pending more community dialogue
Annual Town Meeting
(4/28/15)
Definitions
Definitions
Pending - now
More definitions and updated terms
(Section 2)
(Section 2)
Subseauent Town Meeting
Definitions are better organized and
(11 /10/141 Art 'cle 8
centralized
Core definitions
Contemporary definitions replace obsolete
updated
ones
Graphics have been added to clarify terms
Core definitions located In Section 2
Definitions with limited applicability are In
respective sections
Pending - future
Centralize all definitions once all Sections
November 2015 Town
approved by Town Meeting
Meeting
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NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REV75IONS
SECTION
SECTION
Establishment of
Establishment of
Approved
Deleted Wetlands Protection and Mixed Use
Districts
Districts
Special Town Meeting
Overly Districts
(Section 3)
(Section 3)
(9/29/14) Article 30
The Wetlands Protection District Overlay has
become obsolete; replaced by the State
Wetland Protection Act and the Local Wetland
Protection Bylaw. The Conservation
Commission voted to approve this change.
The Mixed Use Overly district has never
been used; replaced by the Downtown Smart
Growth District.
The reference to the FIRM map was
corrected. Clarified how to Interpret zoning
for lots in two districts.
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Approved (Partial)*
Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
(Section 4)
(Section 5)
Special Town Meeting
are zoned for the Industrial District (with
(9/29/14) Article 13
input from RCASA and the RPD) and moved
to the new Section 5
-NOTE: The updates
related to regulating
Registered Medical
Marijuana Dispensaries
were approved by
9129/14 Town Meetin
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Pending - now
Reorganized over 100 pages of scattered
(Section 4 -
(Section 5)
Subsequent Town Meetlno
provisions Into a more easily understood set
(11/10/14) Article R
continued)
of requirements;
Modernize, Simplify
Two Tables of Uses have been developed.
and Make Changes to
Updated and clarified language for Adult Uses
new Section S
Separated out uses by Special Permit to new
subsection
Principal uses and their application have been
evaluated to ensure the use meets the intent
of each district.
Streamlined the special permit process
designating CPDC as the board for both
special permits and site plan review
eliminating the need to apply to two separate
boards.
Updated requirements for Accessory Uses.
Added a new Accessory Buildings and
Structures section.
Clarified requirements and added new
provisions for Accessory Apartments.
Carriage House regulations have been
streamlined into the requirements for
Accessory Apartments (with input from the
Reading Historical Commission).
Uses and activities requiring Site Plan Review
are reformatted for convenience and clarity.
No change to the Site Plan Review thresholds
Application requirements are handled in the
regulations so that the zoning bylaw is
streamlined.
Updated Section on Nursing Homes /Assisted
Living Facilities
Note: Site Plan Review and Permit Process
Changes- Moved to Administration (NEW
Section 4
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STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Floodplain Overlay
Floodplain Overlay
Pending - now
District
District
Subseauent Town Mectino
(Section 4.4)
(Section 10.1)
(11110/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
__________________________
Pending - future
--------------------------------------------------------
No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language.
(4/28/15)
Wetlands Protection
DELETED
Approved
Removed - not needed
District (Section 4.5)
Special Town Meeting
(9129/14) Article 11
Mixed Use Overlay
DELETED
Approved
Removed- not needed
District (Section 4.6)
Special Town Meeting
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Municipal Reuse
Municipal Reuse
Pending- now
District
District
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 4.7)
(Section 10.2)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
-----------------------------
Pending - future
------------ _-------------------------------------------
Change the Special Permit Granting Authority
Annual Town Meeting
to the CPDC rather than the Zoning Board of
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Appeals.
Aquifer Protection
Aquifer Protection
Pending - now
District
District
Subseauent Town Meetino
(Section 4.8)
(Section 10.3)
(11110/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
-----------------------------
Pending - future
----------------------------------- --------------------
Modify definition of Impervious Area to be
Annual Town Meeting
more flexible
(4/28/15)
Update to allow for more streamlined review
of Boundary Disputes by the Town Engineer.
Add provision for lots within two districts and
provide more detail and clarity for recharge
requirements for lots occupied by Single and
Two-Family residences.
Planned Unit
Planned Unik
Pending -now
Development
Development
Subseauent Town Meetino
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 4.9)
(Section 11.1)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
Pending - future
--------------------------------------------------------
Reorganize the section to ease administration
Annual Town Meeting
and make the process user friendly.
(4/28/15)
Delete an "Alternative Procedure"for
Application which was complex and
challenging.
Clarity Parking and Signage requirements and
make them consistent with other Sections of
the bylaw.
Move "Allowed Uses' into a table rather than
text.
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STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Planned Residential
Planned Residential
Pending - now
Development
Development
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11110/14) Article 8
(Section 4.10)
(Section 11.2)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
_________________________
Pending - future
Annual Town Meeting
--------------------------------------------------------
pdate language to make requirements more
user - friendly and easier to understand.
(4/28/15)
Clarify the allowed uses by reference to the
Table of Uses. Reorganize sections.
Clarify the formula for residential density and
open gore restriction
Gateway Smart
Gateway Smart
Pending - now
Growth District
growth District
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11 /10/14) Article 8
(GSGD)
(GSGD)
(Section 4.11)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
Wording changes
__ _ __
__________________________
Pending - future
Annual Town Meeting
(4/28/15)
___ __ ________________ __ _ _ _ __ __
No substantive changes made
Minor changes to clarify language or to be
consistent with other Sections in bylaw
Downtown Smart
Downtown Smart
Pending - now
Growth District
Growth District
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Article 8
(DSGD)
(DSGD)
(Section 4.12)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
Pending -future
Annual Town Meeting
(4128/15)
• No substantive chart g es made
Minor changes to clarify language or to be
consistent with other Sections In bylaw
Intensity
Regulations
(Section 5)
Intensity
Regulations
(Section 6)
Pending - new
Subseauent Town Meeting
No Major Changes
Reorganized the dimensional controls to be
more modern and easier to understand
(11/10 /14) Article 8
Modernize, Simplify
Added landscaping standards
General Provisions
See Below
See Below
See Below
Section 6
Parking
OM Street Parking
Pending - now
(Section 6.1)
and Loading
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 9)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
Pending - Future
Annual Town Meeting
(4/28/15)
--------------------------------------------------------
No substantive changes made.
Clarify parking provisions are and additional
principal uses added into the parking table.
A mare tailored set of parking and loading
requirements based on the use and for
clarification.
Signs
Signs
Pending - now
(Section 6.2)
(Section 8)
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
Wording changes
Pending - future
Annual Town Meeting
__________________________ ______ ______ __ __ ____ __________
Modify and update the language, with
provisions consolidated for greater clarity
(4/28/15)
Add tables where large amount of text made
navigating diMcult
Include graphiWpictures to assist with
identification ofsi n types
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STATUS
REVXUONS
SECTION
SECTION
Nonconforming
(Section 6.3)
Nonconforming
Uses and Structures
(Section 7)
Pending - now
Subsequent Town Meet no
A nonconforming use such as a single family
home in the downtown (Business B) can
make modifications (like building a deck)
(11/10/14) Article 8
without the need to go to the ZBA provided
they meet the dimensional requirements.
Streamlined so that simple projects, routinely
approved Special Permits from the ZBA, are
subject to staff reviews only. Clarified vague
language Including what triggers a special
permit.
New provision to protect underdeveloped lots
(single and two family homes
Administration
(Section 7)
Administration
(Section 4)
Pending- now
Subsequent Town Meetino
Reorganized so that the administration of
zoning, permitting and review processes are
(11/10/14) Article 8
clearly stated up front
Modernize Simplify
Administration is modified and updated.
Applicability
(Section 8)
(Including Invalidity
Applicability and
Severabllhy
(Section 12)
Pending - now
Subsequent Town Meeting
Language was streamlined leaving only the
severabllity language to be applied to the
bylaw.
(11 110/14) Article 8
and 9.0 Adoption and
Modernize, Simplify
Amendment
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Report: The Bylaw Committee report is Pending further review, and will be
delivered to Town Meeting when the Article is presented
Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Community Plannina & Development Commission Report, On October 20, 2014 the CPDC
convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 8 amending the Zoning Bylaw.
The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the
provisions of the amended zoning bylaw shall be adopted by the Town. All documents, including the Public
Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw dated October 6, 2014, were made available on the project website and at
Town Hall.
The October 20, 2014 CPDC public hearing was opened at approximately 7:50 PM. A presentation was
made by the Town Planner and discussion followed.
Comments were received at the public hearing as well as in writing in advance of the public hearing. The
public hearing was continued to October 23, 2014.
On October 23, 2014 the CPDC convened to review the updated Draft Zoning Bylaw, dated October 22,
2014, which reflected Town Counsel's changes as well as other changes made at the October 20, 2014
public hearing.
At the continued October 23, 2014 public hearing, the CPDC heard additional public comment and made
final changes to the October 22, 2014 Public Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw. The final changes include
modifications Section 2.0 Definitions, Section 4.0 Administration, Section 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business
and Industrial Districts, Section 5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residential Districts, and Section 5.5.1 Accessory
Buildings or Structures. All final changes are further detailed in the handout provided at Town Meeting.
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All comments received at the public hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public
hearing was closed on October 23, 2014 and the CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend Article 8, as amended,
to Town Meeting.
In summary, the draft zoning bylaw in the warrant, supplemented by the changes made on October 23rd,
comprise CPDC's recommended new zoning bylaw which is before you as Article 8.
Zoning Board of Appeals Report: The Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on October 16,
2014 voted 4 -1 -0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
• Jean Delos - See Attached
Motion made by John O'Neill, Precinct 4 to change the definition of Senior Independent Living Facility as
follows:
Senior Independent Living Facility: An c:ete nded eF intefFnediate eape facility that provides dwelling
units for residents over the age of fifty-five (55), in single or multiple buildings or In separate townhouses
or cottages, and may include common areas for the use of residents.
Motion Carried
Motion made by Charles Donnely- Moran, Precinct 7 to change the definition of Agriculture as follows:
Agriculture: The production, keeping or maintenance, for sale or lease, of plants or animals for
commercial purposes. Agriculture includes:
• Farming in all of Its branches;
• The cultivation and tillage of the soil;
• Dairying;
• The production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural, aquacultural,
floricultural, viticultural or horticultural commodities;
• The growing and harvesting of forest products upon forest land, and any other forestry
or lumbering operations;
• The raising of livestock including horses;
• The keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise; and
• The keeping and raising of peultTy, swine, cattle, ratites (such as emus, ostriches and
rheas) and camelids (such as llamas and camels), other domesticated animals used for
food or agricultural purposes, bees r fur- bearing animals.
Motion Does Not Carry
Motion made by Meghan Young, Precinct 4 to add the definition Commercial Amusement as follows:
Commercial Amusement: The provision of recreation - related products or services, by private enterprise.
Motion made by Richard Schubert, Precinct 7 to add except for adult uses as defined in Section 5.6.2.2
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Commercial Amusement: The provision of recreation - related products or services, except for adult uses as
defined in Section 5.6.2.2 by private enterprise.
Motion Carried as Amended
Motion made by Richard Moore, Precinct 2 to change definition of Auto Graveyard as follows;
Auto Graveyard: A facility that is maintained, used, or operated for storing, processing, keeping, buying,
or selling 3 or more wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles, trailers or motor vehicle
parts.
Motion Does Not Carry
John Sasso, Precinct 2 proposed the following friendly amendments:
4.5.1.3 To hear and decide applications for Special Permits for those uses for which approval of the
Zoning Board of Appeals is required in accordance with the provisions of Section 43 5.2.1.
4.6.2.3 Except as otherwise specified In Section 4.6.2.1 or Section 4.6.2.12, Minor Site Plan Review is
required if the proposed construction or site alteration involves any of the following:
4.6.4.1 Procedure
c Within five (5) days of the date stamp, the GPBG Town Planner shall transmit one (1) copy of
the application and plan to the Building Inspector, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Police
Chief, and any other Town official whose review is requested. Such officials may, at their
discretion, Investigate the application and report their recommendations in writing to the CPDC.
The CPDC shall not take final action on such application until it has received reports from such
officials, or until thirty (30) days from the date of the transmittal, whichever is sooner.
4.6.7 Approval, Conditions, & Continuation of Site Plan Review
The CPDC shall file a written decision with the Town Clerk stating that the application is
approved as submitted, approved with conditions, or denied in accordance with Section
4.6.4.1 (d). The CPDC may impose conditions on any Site Plan Approval that it deems
necessary or desirable.
Motion made by Meghan Young, Precinct 4 to change 4.2.2 as follows:
4.2.2 Whoever violates any provision of the Zoning Bylaw shall be punished -by subject to a fine not
exceeding three hundred ($300.00) dollars for each offense. Each day that such a violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense. Upon any well- founded Information that the
Zoning Bylaw is being violated, or upon his own initiative, the Building Inspector shall take
immediate steps to enforce the Zoning Bylaw, which may include filing a civil complaint for
injunctive relief, an application for noncriminal disposition in accordance with the provisions of
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Section 1.8 of the General Bylaws and Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General
Laws, or by any other manner authorized by law. The provisions of Section 4.2 shall apply to
both the record owner and any lessee of the real property upon which a violation of the Zoning
Bylaw occurs regardless of who caused or committed such violation.
Ben Tafoya, Precinct 4 proposed the following friendly amendment:
4.5.2.1 No variance shall be issued pursuant to Section 44.1.2 4.5.1.2, unless the Zoning Board of
Appeals finds that:
David Zeek, Precinct 1 proposed the following friendly amendment:
4.4 Special Permit Granting Authority
Carolyn Whiting, Precinct 7 proposed the following friendly amendment:
4.5.2.1 No variance shall be issued pursuant to Section 4.5.1.2, unless the Zoning Board of Appeals
finds that:
a There are unique circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape or topography that
specifically affect the land or structure in question, but do not a€feeting generally affect the
Zoning District in which the land or structure is located:
Motion made by John Sasso, Precinct 2 to change the following:
5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts
PRINCIPAL USES
BUS
A
BUS
I B
BUS
C
IND
I
PUD -B
I Overlav
PUD -I
Overly
Retail Store up to 35,000 square feet
Yes
I Yes
Yes-NO
I Yes
I Yes
Yes
!lotion Carried
Motion made by Charles Donnelly- Moran, Precinct 7 to change the following:
5.6.4 Agricultural Uses
Special Permit for Certain Agricultural Uses: No agriculture use shall be permitted on a parcel of
land less than two (2) acres, or on a parcel of land less than five (5) acres if the sale of
products produced thereon generates less than one thousand dollars ($1000) per acre based on
gross sales dollars, without a Special Permit from the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC). The CPDC may grant a Special Permit in accordance with Section 4.4 of
the Zoning Bylaw if the following criteria have been satisfied:
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Any structures used for garaging or screening of tools, farm machinery or vehicles or for
providing housing, pens or enclosures for livestock shall be located at least fifteen (15) fiky
(f59) feet from any property line.
Jun;•, ,.
Motion made by Mark Dockser, Precinct 1 to change the following:
5.6.4 Agricultural Uses
Special Permit for Certain Agricultural Uses: No agriculture use shall be permitted on a parcel of
land less than two (2) acres, or on a parcel of land less than five (5) acres if the sale of
products produced thereon generates less than one thousand dollars ($1000) per acre based on
gross sales dollars, without a Special Permit from the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC). The CPDC may grant a Special Permit in accordance with Section 4.4 of
the Zoning Bylaw if the following criteria have been satisfied:
b Any structures used for garaging or screening of tools, farm machinery or vehicles or for
providing housing, pens or enclosures for livestock shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from
any property line. ,provided however, that housing pens or enclosures for poultry,
rabbits or bees located at least fifteen (15) feet from any property line may be
authorized by Special Permit.
Motion Does Not Carry
On motion by Bill Brown, Precinct 8 it was voted that this Subsequent Town Meeting stand adjourned to
meet at 7:30 PM at the Reading Memorial High School Preforming Arts Center, on Thursday, November
20, 2014.
Meeting adjourned at 10:38 PM with 133 Town Meeting Members in attendance.
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme
Town Clerk
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The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E Foulds, at 7:39 PM, there being a quorum
present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said by all present.
On motion made by John Arena, Board of Selectmen it was voted to dispense of the reading of all motions
in their entirety.
Motion Carded
Article 8 was taken off the table.
ARTICLE 8 Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Committee Planning and Development that the Town
vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by:
A. Deleting section 2.0 (Definitions) in its entirety and Inserting, in place thereof, a new section 2.0
(Definitions), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission; as Amended
B. Deleting section 7.0 (Administration) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new section
4.0 (Administration) in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission; as Amended
C. Deleting sections 4.0 (Use Regulations), 4.1 (Application of Use Regulations), 4.2 (General
Requirements), 4.3 (Supplementary Requirements) and 4.13 (Special Requirements for Registered
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries) In their entirety and inserting, In place thereof, a new section 5.0 (Use
Regulations), in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning and Development
Commission; as Amended
D. Deleting section 5.0 (Intensity Regulations) in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, a new
section 6.0 (Intensity Regulations), In accordance with the recommendation of the Community Planning
and Development Commission; as Amended
E. Deleting section 6.3 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in its entirety and Inserting, in place
thereof, a new section 7.0 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) in accordance with the recommendation
of the Community Planning and Development Commission;
F. Renumbering section 6.2 (Signs) as section 8.0 (Signs) and section 6.1 (Parking) as section 9.0
(Parking) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non- substantive numbering changes to
the component provisions of such sections;
G. Renumbering section 4.4 (Floodplain Overlay District) as section 10.1 (Floodplain Overlay District),
section 4.7 (Municipal Building Reuse District) as section 10.2 (Municipal Building Reuse District), section
4.8 (Aquifer Protection District) as section 10.3 (Aquifer Protection District), section 4.11 (Gateway Smart
Growth District (the "GSGD ")) as section 10.4 (Gateway Smart Growth District (the "GSGD ")), and section
4.12 (Downtown Smart Growth District (the "DSGD ")) as section 10.5 (Downtown Smart Growth District
(the "DSGD ")) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
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H. Renumbering section 4.9 (Planned Unit Development) as section 11.1 (Planned Unit Development)
and section 4.10 (Planned Residential Development (PRD) as section 11.2 (Planned Residential
Development (PRD) and authorizing the Town Clerk to make corresponding non - substantive numbering
changes to the component provisions of such sections;
I. Deleting section 8 (Applicability) and section 9 (Adoption and Amendment) in their entirety and
inserting, in place thereof, a new 12.0 (Applicability and Severability) in accordance with the
recommendation of the Community Planning and Development Commission.
or take any other action with respect thereto.
Sackaround: Approximately five years ago, the Town of Reading identified customer service as an
organization -wide goal. The Town received feedback that customer service was excellent, however, a few
complaints were also received that highlighted the need for changes to the Town's zoning and permitting
requirements.
In response to the complaints, the Town made a commitment to Improve organizational efficiency through
clearer permitting requirements and reduced regulations while reinforcing standards for review and
increasing transparency. The CPDC suggested immediate changes to the zoning bylaw as part of a Phase I
update of the zoning bylaw. Phase I changes were adopted by Town Meeting in November of 2013.
Phase II, the Comprehensive Update to the Zoning Bylaw, included a $75,000 Town Meeting appropriation
to hire a zoning consultant. The Board of Selectmen appointed the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) in
September 2013 to work with the consultant and staff. The goal of the zoning bylaw update was to
simplify, modernize, clarify and make changes to zoning and to make the permitting process more user-
friendly.
The zoning update project has been designed to ensure that the bylaw is easy to use and understand by
the public and for ease of administration by Town staff. With the assistance of a specialized zoning
consultant, stakeholder interviews were conducted in which numerous comments were received that our
zoning bylaws are difficult to use. The zoning consultant also performed a zoning diagnostic (technical
review) that revealed problem areas including, but not limited to: (1) internal inconsistencies; (2)
outdated and confusing language; and (3) conflicts with statutory and case law.
This zoning update has been conducted with the extensive public participation for over one year, as well
as Input primarily from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), the Community Planning and Development
Commission (CPDC) and Town staff, but also from numerous other individual boards, committees and
commissions.
The updated zoning bylaw is planned to be presented as Warrant Articles for a total of four Town
Meetings, with November Subsequent Town Meeting the second of these sets of changes. Note that Article
8 of the November Town Meeting is the only set of changes to be presented in a single Article. While
amendments are possible, Article 8 is recommended by the ZAC and Town Counsel as presented because
they align together as the core fundamental changes to the local zoning bylaw.
Below is a review of the four Town Meetings that represent the final stages of the zoning bylaw project:
Special Town Meetina. September 29. 2014: Five (5) zoning articles; Four (4) were approved.
• Purpose (Section 1) - Not Adopted
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - Adopted
• Deletion of Wetlands Protection District (Section 4.5) - Adopted
• Deletion of Mixed Use Overlay District (Section 4.6) - Adopted
• Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (Section 4.13) - Adopted
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Subseguent Town Meeting November SO 2014: One (1) zoning article includes the core changes to
the zoning bylaw and sections that logically belong together. This will be subject to a single up or down
vote.
• Where noted below in bold, the old zoning bylaw will be deleted and the new zoning
bylaw will be inserted.
• As part of this article the remaining sections, shown in italics, will be renumbered only and put into
the new bylaw format using the current wording,
• Use current wording - Purpose (Section I)
• Delete Definitions (Old Section 2), Insert Definitions (New Section 2)
• Establishment of Districts (Section 3) - adopted 9/29/14
• Delete Administration (Old Section 7), Insert Administration (New Section 4)
• Delete Use Regulations (Old Section 4), Insert Use Regulations (New Section 5)
• Delete Intensity Regulations (Old Section 5), Insert Intensity Regulations (New Section
6)
• Delete Nonconforming Uses (Old Section 6.3) and Insert Nonconforming Uses and
Structures (New Section 7)
• Use current wording - Sign Regulations (Old Section 6.2) Renumber (New Section 8)
• Use current wording - Parking (Old Section 6.1) Renumber (New Section 9)
• Use current wording - Overlay Districts (Old Section 4) Renumber (New section 10)
• Use current wording - Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10) Renumber (New Section 11)
• Delete Applicability (Old Section 8), Insert Applicability and Severability (New Section
12)
Annual Town Meeting April 28 2015: Five (5) zoning articles anticipated:
• Delete Purpose (Section 1) - new language to be proposed
• Delete Sign Regulations (Old Section 6.2), Insert Sign Regulations (New Section 8)
• Delete Parking (Old Section 6.1), Insert Parking (New Section 9)
• Delete Overlay Districts (Old Section 4), Insert Overlay Districts (New Section 10)
• Delete Planned Development (Old Section 4.9, 4.10), Insert Planned Development (New
Section 11)
Subseauent Town Meeting November 9 2015 One (1) zoning article anticipated:
• Section 2 - centralize all definitions after Town Meeting has acted on all other zoning
bylaw changes
Summary
Two handouts related to Article 8 - separate from this Warrant Report - have been prepared and
distributed to Town Meeting members:
• Clean Copy of the proposed zoning bylaw - If Town Meeting passes this Article as presented,
this document will represent the new zoning bylaw. Any amendments made at Town Meeting would
be supplemental. As a reminder, next April at Annual Town Meeting there will be more zoning work
to do;
• Detailed Translation Guide - to assist with understanding the changes between the (OLD)
current zoning bylaw and the (NEW) clean copy of the proposed zoning bylaw. If there are specific
sections that Town Meeting members are interested in, this guide will help explain the public
discussions and thought process behind any suggested changes. Next April a similar guide will be
produced for the next set of zoning bylaw articles.
The following summary in the Warrant Report will provide a less- detailed overview of the changes that are
before Subsequent Town Meeting under Article 8.
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The first column describes the current (OLD) section of the bylaws that are under discussion, while the
second column directs the reader to the proposed (NEW) location of these sections.
The third column describes the STATUS - the time frame for actions past and anticipated at the
aforementioned group of four Town Meetings.
The final column REVISIONS briefly summarizes what is proposed to be changed. Again as a reminder,
some of these proposed changes are scheduled for future Town Meetings in 2015 - as described above,
these future changes are shown in italics.
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
- STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Purpose
Authority and
Not Approved
(Section 1)
Purpose
Special Town Meeting
(Section 1)
(9/29/14) Article 9
___________ ___
____________
Pending - future
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Pending more community dialogue
Annual Town Meeting
[4128/15)
Definitions
Defnr ons
Pending - now
More definitions and updated terms
(Section 2)
(Section 2)
Subsequent Town Meetind
. Definitions are better organized and
(11/10/14) Article B
cent allzed
Core definitions
Contemporary definitions replace obsolete
updated
ones
Graphics have been added to clarify terms
Core definitions located In Section 2
Definitions with limited applicability are In
_______________________
respective sections
______
Pending - future
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Centralize al/ definitions once all Sections
November 2015 Town
approved by Town Meeting
Meeting
Establishment of
Establishment of
Approved
Deleted Wetlands Protection and Mixed Use
Districts
Districts
Special Town Meeting
Overlay Districts
(Section 3)
(Section 3)
(9/29/14) Article 10
The Wetlands Protection District Overlay has
become obsolete; replaced by the State
Wetland Protection Act and the Local Wetland
Protection Bylaw. The Conservation
Commission voted to approve this change.
The Mixed Use Overlay district has never
been used; replaced by the Downtown Smart
Growth District.
The reference to the FIRM map was
corrected. Clarified how to interpret zoning
for lots in two districts.
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Approved (Partial)'
Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
(Section 4)
(Section 5)
Special Town Meeting
are zoned for the Industrial District (with
(9/29/14) Article 13
input from RCASA and the RPD) and moved
to the new Section 5
NOTE: The updates
related to regulating
Registered Medical
Marijuana Dispensaries
were approved by
9129/14 Town Meetin
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Use Regulations
Use Regulations
Pending - now
Reorganized over 100 pages of scattered
(Section 4 -
(Section 5)
Subsequent Town Meetino Meet
provisions into a more easily understood set
continued)
(11110/14) Art 'cle f{
of requirements;
Modernize, Simplify
Two Tables of Uses have been developed.
and Make Changes to
Updated and clarified language for Adult Uses
now Section 5
Separated out uses by Special Permit to new
subsection
Principal uses and their application have been
evaluated to ensure the use meets the Intent
of each district.
Streamlined the special permit process
designating CPDC as the board for both
special permits and site plan review
eliminating the need w apply to two separate
boards.
Updated requirements for Accessory Uses.
Added a new Accessory Buildings and
Structures section.
Clarified requirements and added new
provisions for Accessory Apartments.
Carriage House regulations have been
streamlined Into the requirements for
Accessory Apartments (with input from the
Reading Historical Commission).
Uses and activities requiring Site Plan Review
are reformatted for convenience and clarity.
No change to the Site Plan Review thresholds
Application requirements are handled in the
regulations so that the zoning bylaw Is
streamlined.
Updated Section on Nursing Homes /Assisted
Living Facilities
Note: Site Plan Review and Permit Process
Changes- Moved to Administration (NEW
Section 4
Floodplaln Overlay
Floodplaln Overlay
Pending - now
District
District
Subsequent Town Meet no
(11110/14) Article R
(Section 4.4)
(Section 10.1)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
Pending - future
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No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language.
(4/28/15)
Wetlands Protection
DELETED
Approved
Removed - not needed
District (Section 4.5)
Special Town Meeting
9/29/14) Article 11
Mixed Use Overlay
DELETED
Approved
Removed- not needed
District (Section 4.6)
Special Town Meeting
(9/29/14) Article 12
Municipal Reuse
Municipal Reuse
Pending- now
District
District
Subsequent Town Meeting
(11 /10114) Article B
(Section 4.7)
(Section 10.2)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
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Pending - future
. - -- --------- ----------- -- ------
Change the Special Permit Granting Authority
Annual Town Meeting
to the CPDC rather than the Zoning Board of
4128115)
Appeals.
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REVISIONS
SECTION
SECTION
Aquifer Protection
Aquifer Protection
Pending - now
District
District
5 6 time T Meetmo
(Section 4.8)
(Section 10.3)
(11/10114) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
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Pending - future
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Modify definition of Impervious Area to be
Annual Town Meeting
more flexible
(4/28/15)
Update to allow for more streamlined review
of Boundary Disputes by the Town Engineer.
Add provision for lots within two districts and
provide more detail and clarity for recharge
requirements for lots occupied by Single and
—Vending
Two-Family residences.
Planned Unit
Planned Unk
-now
Development
Development
Subseauent Town Meeting
(11/10/141 Article 8
(Section 4.9)
(Section 11.1)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- - - --
Pending - future
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Reorganize the section to ease administration
Annual Town Meeting
and make the process user friendly.
(4/28/15)
Delete an - Alternative procedure -for
Application which was complex and
challenging.
Clarify Parking and Signage requirements and
make them consistent with other Sections of
the bylaw.
Move "Allowed Uses' Into a table rather than
text.
Planned Residential
Planned Residential
Pending - now
Development
Development
Subsequent Town Meeting
(Section 4.10)
(Section 11.2)
(11110/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
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- - - ---
Pending - future
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Update language to make requirements more
Annual Town Meeting
user - Mend /y and easier to understand.
(4/28/15)
Clarify the allowed uses by reference to the
Table of Uses. Reorganize sections.
Clarify the formula for residential density and
open restriction
Gateway Smart
Gateway Smart
Pending -now
Growth District
Growth District
S ub =_ a nt Town M t nu
(11/10/14) Art 'cle 8
(GSGD)
(GSGD)
(Section 4.11)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- - - - - -'
-- - - --
Pending - futuro
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No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language or to be
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consistent with other Sections /n b law
Downtown Smart
Downtown Smart
Pending - now
Growth District
Growth District
Subsequent Town Meeting
(11/10/14) Article 8
(DSGD)
(DSGD)
(Section 4.12)
(Section 10.4)
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- - - --
Pentling - future
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No substantive changes made
Annual Town Meeting
Minor changes to clarify language or to be
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consistent with other Sections in b law
Intensity
Intensity
Pending - now
No Major Changes
Regulations
Regulations
Subseauent Town Meeting
Reorganized the dimensional controls to be
(11/10/14) Article 8
(Section 5)
(Section 6)
more modern and easier to understand
Modernize Sim II
Added landsca in standards
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OLD ZONING BYLAW
NEW ZONING BYLAW
STATUS
REV1[SIONS
SECTION
SECTION
General Provisions
See Below
See Below
See Below
Section 6
Parking -
ON Street Parking
Pending - now
(Section 6.1)
and Loading
Subseciue t Town Meets
(Section 9)
(11/10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
- -- --- -- -------- ---
-- -- - - - - --
Pending - Future
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No substantive changes made.
Annual Town Meeting
Clarify parking provisions are and additional
(4/28/15)
principal uses added into the parking table.
A more tallored set of parking and loading
requirements based on the use and for
clarification.
Signs
Signs
Pending - now
(Section 6.2)
(Section 8)
Subseauent Town Meetino
(11 /10/14) Article 8
Renumber only - no
wording changes
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Pending - future
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Modify and update the language, with
Annual Town Meeting
provisions consolidated for greater clarity
(4/28/15)
Add tables where large amount of text made
navigating difficult.
Include graph /cs/pictures to assist with
identification ofsign types
Nonconforming
Nonconforming
Pending - now
A nonconforming use such as a single family
(Section 6.3)
Uses and Structures
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home in the downtown (Business B) can
(11/10/141 Article 8
(Section 7)
make modifications (like building a deck)
without the need to go to the ZBA provided
they meet the dimensional requirements.
Streamlined so that simple projects, routinely
approved Special Permits from the ZaA, are
subject to staff reviews only. Clarified vague
language Including what triggers a special
permit.
New provision to protect underdeveloped lots
(single and two family homes
Administration
Administration
Pending- now
Reorganized so that the administration of
(Section 7)
(Section 4)
Subsequent Town Meeting
zoning, permitting and review processes are
(11/10/14) Article 8
clearly stated up front
Modernize, Simplift I
Administration is modified and updated.
Applicability
Applicability and
Pandlrp -now
language was streamlined leaving only the
(Section 8)
Severabillty
Subsequent Town Meet'ng
seve2bility language to be applied to the
(11 /10/14) Article 8
(including Invalidity
(Section 12)
bylaw.
and 9.0 Adoption and
Modernize, Simplify
Amendment
Finance Committee Report: No report
Bylaw Committee Reoort: The Bylaw Committee report is Pending further review, and will be
delivered to Town Meeting when the Article Is presented
Board of Selectmen Report: The Board of Selectmen at their meeting on October 14, 2014 voted 5-
0-0 to support this Article
Community Planning & Development Commission Reoort• On October 20, 2014 the CPDC
convened to hold a public hearing on the proposed Article 8 amending the Zoning Bylaw.
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The public hearing was held to provide an opportunity for comment and to determine whether the
provisions of the amended zoning bylaw shall be adopted by the Town. All documents, including the Public
Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw dated October 6, 2014, were made available on the project website and at
Town Hall.
The October 20, 2014 CPDC public hearing was opened at approximately 7:50 PM. A presentation was
made by the Town Planner and discussion followed.
Comments were received at the public hearing as well as in writing in advance of the public hearing. The
public hearing was continued to October 23, 2014.
On October 23, 2014 the CPDC convened to review the updated Draft Zoning Bylaw, dated October 22,
2014, which reflected Town Counsel's changes as well as other changes made at the October 20, 2014
public hearing.
At the continued October 23, 2014 public hearing, the CPDC heard additional public comment and made
final changes to the October 22, 2014 Public Hearing Draft Zoning Bylaw. The final changes include
modifications Section 2.0 Definitions, Section 4.0 Administration, Section 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business
and Industrial Districts, Section 5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residential Districts, and Section 5.5.1 Accessory
Buildings or Structures. All final changes are further detailed in the handout provided at Town Meeting.
All comments received at the public hearing were included as part of the record of the hearing. The public
hearing was closed on October 23, 2014 and the CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to recommend Article 8, as amended,
to Town Meeting.
In summary, the draft zoning bylaw in the warrant, supplemented by the changes made on October 23rd,
comprise CPDC's recommended new zoning bylaw which is before you as Article 8.
Zonina Board of AGPeals Report: The Zoning Board of Appeals at their meeting on October 16,
2014 voted 4 -1 -0 to support this Article
Presentation given by:
• Jean Delios - See Attached
Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Precinct 7 to change the following
Motion made by Jeff Hansen, Precinct 7 to change the following:
5.6.4 Agricultural Uses
Special Permit for Certain Agricultural Uses: No agriculture use shall be permitted on a parcel of
land less than five (5) two (2) acres, or on a parcel of land less than two (2) five -(5) acres if
the sale of products produced thereon generates less than one thousand dollars ($1000) per
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acre based on gross sales dollars, without a Special Permit from the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC). The CPDC may grant a Special Permit in accordance with
Section 4.4 of the Zoning Bylaw if the following criteria have been satisfied:
Motion made by Nancy Twomey, Precinct 3 to change the following:
5.5.1 Permitted Accessory Buildings or Structures
The following requirements shall apply to any accessory buildings or structures permitted in
accordance with the Tables of Uses (Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2).
f No accessory building or structure may be located within a required rear yard except for a
building accessory to a one or two family dwelling, or accessory to any permitted principal use
located in a Residence District; provided, however, that such accessory building or structure
shall not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the required rear yard and shall be
located at least ten (10) feet from the principal building and five (5) feet from the nearest side
or rear lot line.
Motion Carried
Motion made by Richard Schubert, Precinct 7 to change the following:
5.5.1 Permitted Accessory Buildings or Structures -
The following requirements shall apply to any accessory buildings or structures permitted in
accordance with the Tables of Uses (Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2).
e Except as specified in 5.5.11 No accessory building or structure may be located within a
required side yard except for a garage accessory to a single or two family dwelling, or a garage
accessory to any permitted principal use located in a Residence District; provided, however,
that such accessory garage shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the principal building
and from the nearest side lot line.
f No accessory building or structure may be located within a required rear yard except for a
building accessory to a one or two family dwelling, or accessory to any permitted principal use
located in a Residence District; provided, however, that such accessory building or structure
shall not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the required rear yard and shall be
located at least ten (10) feet from the principal building and five (5) feet from the nearest side
or rear lot line: ; and proved further that any accessory building or structure located in
the required side yard shall not have a footprint larger than one hundred and twenty
(120) or a height greater than ten (10) feet.
Motion Does Not Carry
Motion made by Stephen Herrick, Precinct 8 to change the following:
Agriculture: The production, keeping or maintenance, for sale or lease, of plants or animals for commercial
purposes. Agriculture includes:
• Farming in all of Its branches;
• The cultivation and tillage of the soil;
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• Dairying;
• The production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural, aquacultural, floricultural,
viticultural or horticultural commodities;
• The growing and harvesting of forest products upon forest land, and any other forestry or
lumbering operations;
• The raising of livestock Including horses;
• The keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise; and
• The keeping and raising of poultry, swine, cattle, ratites (such as emus, ostriches and rheas) and
camelids (such as llamas and camels), other domesticated animals used for food or agricultural
purposes, bees or fur - bearing animals.
Agriculture does not include any such activity not undertaking for Commercial purposes.
Motion to move the question made by Jeff Hansen, Precinct 7
2/3 Vote Required
122 Voted In the affirmative
4 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
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Motion made by Tony D'Arezzo, Precinct 2 to change the following:
5.5.1 Permitted Accessory Buildings or Structures
The following requirements shall apply to any accessory buildings or structures permitted in
accordance with the Tables of Uses (Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2).
i The following accessory structures shall may be allowed only by Special Permit by the
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) in all districts for a period not to
exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days provided that such accessory structures meet
all yard requirements:
1 A truck trailer used for storage er- adveFt sing.
2 A stand -alone shipping or storage container.
3 A steel storage unit.
Motion Does Not Carry
Motion made by Jackie Petrillo, Precinct 6 to amend above motion as follows:
5.5.1 Permitted Accessory Buildings or Structures
The following requirements shall apply to any accessory buildings or structures permitted in
accordance with the Tables of Uses (Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2).
1 The following accessory structures shalt may be allowed only by Special Permit by the
Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) in all districts for a period not to
exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days provided that such accessory structures meet
all yard requirements:
1 A truck trailer used for storage eF adyeFtis ng.
2 A stand -alone shipping or storage container.
3 A steel storage unit.
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Motion Carries
Motion made by John Sasso, Precinct 2 to change the following:
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5.6.2.5 Site Development Standards
a Site Plan Review: No Special Permit for any Adult Use shall be Issued without Site Plan
Approval first having been obtained from the Community Planning and Development
Commission pursuant to Section 4.64 of the Zoning Bylaw.
Motion Carries
Motion made by John Sasso, Precinct 2 to change the following:
5.6.3 Commercial Communications Structures
Special Permit for Communications Structures: No Commercial Communications Structure,
whether itself a principal use of a lot or as an accessory use to a Communication Facility, shall
be constructed without a Special Permit having been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit in accordance with Section 4.34 of the
Zoning Bylaw for such a communications structure, provided that the Board determines that the
following criteria have been fulfilled.
Motion Carries
Motion made by Meghan Young, Precinct 4 to add the following definition to Section 2:
Dwelling, Multi Family, age- restricted: A building or portion thereof containing three (3) or
more dwelling units constructed expressly for use and residence, in accordance with section
4(6) of Chapter 151B of the Massachusetts General Laws, by persons who have achieved a
minimum age of fifty five (55) years.
Motion Carries
Motion made by Meghan Young, Precinct 4 to add the following definition to Section 2:
Facility for Skilled Trades: An establishment for use by the practitioner of a trade such as a
Carpenter, Welder, Plumber, Electrician, Builder, Mason, Landscaping Contractor, Lawn Care
Service, Building Cleaning Service or similar occupation.
Motion Withdrawn
Motion made by Meghan Young, Precinct 4 to add the following deflnitlon to Section 2:
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Tourist and Trailer Camps: Premises for accommodation for travel trailers, campers, tenting or
similar mobile faculties are provided for a fee.
Counted Vote
55 Voted in the affirmative
57 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Does Not Carry
Motion made by Ben Tafoya, Precinct 4 to change the following:
5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts
PRINCIPAL USES
BUs
A
Bus
B
BUS
C
IND
PUD-B
Overlay
PUD -I
Oven
Business and Service Uses
A -40
A -80
PRD -M
S-20
Restaurant
Yes
Yes
SPP No
S-40
Yes
Convenience Store
Yes
Yes
Yes No
SPA No
=YesYes
SPP
Consumer Service Retail Establishment
Yes
Yes
Yes No
Yes
Facill for skilled trades
Yes '
'
'
Yes
Motion Carried
Motion made by Jackie Petrillo, Precinct 6 to move the question
2/3 Vote Required
13 Voted in the affirmative
101 Voted In the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion to Move the Question Does Not Carry
Motion made by Ben Tafoya, Precinct 4 to change the following:
5.3.2 Table of Uses for Residence Districts
PRINCIPAL USES
RES
RES
RES
PRD -G
PUD -R
S-15
A -40
A -80
PRD -M
S-20
S-40
Civic or Private Club
SPA No
SPA No
SPA No
No
No
Motion Does Not Carry
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Motion made Carolyn Whiting, Precinct 7 to Refer Article 8 back to Community Planning and Development
for review and revision, providing a copy of revisions to Town Meeting at least six (6) weeks before Town
Meeting is to vote.
Motion to move the Question made by Dan Ensminger, Precinct 7
2/3 Vote Required
94 Voted in the affirmative
16 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion to Move the Question Carries
Counted Vote
22 Voted in the affirmative
93 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion made by Ron D'Addario, Precinct 6 to change the following:
12.1 Severability
If any provision of the Zoning Bylaw shall be found invalid for any reason in a court of competent
jurisdiction, sueh Invalid ty shall be EGAStFWed as naf rawly as pessible, and the balance of the
Zoning Bylaw shall remain in effect be deer- -' •- be amended ` - the
so as to secure the purposes thereof, as set forth in Section 1.0.
After some discussion a vote was taken:
2/3 Vote Required
103 Voted in the affirmative
5 Voted in the negative
133 Town Meeting Members in Attendance
Motion Carried as Amended
Motion made by Ron D'Addario, Precinct 6 to take Article 2 from the table
Motion Carried
Instructional Motion made by Ron D'Addario, Precinct 6:
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Move that Town Meeting shall instruct the Town Manager and the Library Director to investigate the
possibility of opening the Reading Public Library on Thursday from 9 AM to 9 PM and on Sunday from 1 PM
to 5 PM.
Motion Carried
John Arena, Board of Selectmen moved to adjourn the 2014 Subsequent Town Meeting sine die at 10:38
PM with 133 Town Meeting Members in attendance.
A true copy Attest:
Laura A Gemme
Town Clerk
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Problem: The property
Town M eetinrg g
owner wants to de"ldevelop their
property for mule
generational family living.
solution: Azoning Wange
that creates an ovenay
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district at 149 Van Norden
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Road as Planned
Residential Development –
General (PRD"G)
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Article 7
Zoning Map Change for Planned Residential
Development– General (PRD -G)
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Article 7
What is an Overlay District?
An optional zoning designation
Provided in addition Wire base zoning
Provides flexibility Nat otheivdse doesn't exist under the
basezoning
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What is a PRD-G?
Planned Residential Development- General
An Overlay District that may be applied to any washing
residential zoning district
Allows, by Special Peons, residential development With
variabledensifies
Was first adopted by Town Meeting In 1888
still
What is the
proposed
ylk
t
plan if the
zoning is
_
adopted?
Alternative Plan-
"r
No Change to
` S
Zoning
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Why use the PRD -G Overlay and not
Subdivision Control?
• 40 %of the development parcel is require(! to
be devoted to open space using the Pi
• RetluGion in impervious area
• Control over density (subdivision could allow far
more than We lots)
• Flambe aealgn criteria'
- On all. he among bins m an
-Rmuce impact bwetland reawrma
-Aega l aMmla MM mMwping 2auiremmla
suffer, m abumn)
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Benefits of a PRO
Wetland resources are better protected
Concentration of buildings help reduce large cuts and
fills (reduction of erosion)
Reduction in dedwmy and inhastruetuia maintenance
costs
Mora control over design
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Project Application (if PRD -G):
• Applicant to submit a Special Permit Application to
the CPDC
• Pegi 0—mum fib a Special Pui apprraton riN
he Community Planning am Cevebymenl Commlemn
ICPOC) m aplg une bl and c uuud One (1) a001GOnel
mile amlr fiOme l0 avamnpEe)e mumgener.eon.l
f only rang
• CPDC Oil consider the Applicafion at a Public
Hearing
t
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Alternative Plan-
"r
No Change to
Zoning
(use Reading's
Subdivision Rules and
Regulations)
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Project Application (if PRD -G):
• Applicant to submit a Special Permit Application to
the CPDC
• Pegi 0—mum fib a Special Pui apprraton riN
he Community Planning am Cevebymenl Commlemn
ICPOC) m aplg une bl and c uuud One (1) a001GOnel
mile amlr fiOme l0 avamnpEe)e mumgener.eon.l
f only rang
• CPDC Oil consider the Applicafion at a Public
Hearing
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Conclusion
• Article T Is a Zoning Map change for 149 Van
Norden to be overlaid with the PRD-G Overlay
District.
Final Plan Approval is sought by Special
Permit from the CPDC in accordance with the
PRD Bylaw. This provides an ndra measure
of review, and control due to a Special Permit.
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Article 7
Zoning Map Change for Planned Residential
Development— General (PRD -G)
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November 13, M14
What Is an Overlay District?
• An optional zoning designation
• Provided in addition to the base zoning
• Provides flexibility that otherwise doesn't exist
under the base zoning
Benefits of a PRO
• Wetland resources are better protected
• Concentration of buildings help reduce large
cuts and fills (reduction of erosion)
• Reduction in roadway and infrastructure
maintenance costs
• More control over design
=®= Summary — Article?
Problem: The property 0
owner Wants to develop
their property for multi.
generational family
living. -
solution: Azonmg
change that creates an
overlay district at 149
Van Norden Road as: -
Planned Residential
Development - General
(PRD -G) _ --
What Is a PRD-G?
•
Planned Residential Development - General
• An Overlay Dishlct that may be applied to any
existing residential zoning district
• Allows, by Special Permit, residential development
with variable densities
• Was first adopted by Town Meeting in 1988
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What is the
proposed
plan if the
zoning is
adopted?
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Project Application (If PRDG):
• Applicant to submit a Special Permit
Application to the CPDC
• Property Owner would file a Special Permit
application with the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC) to split the lot
and construct one (1) additional single- family
home to accommodate multigenerational family
Wing
• CPDC will Consider the Application at a
Public Hearing
_® use the PRDG Overlay and not
Subdivision Control?
• 40% of the development parcel is
required to be devoted to open space
using the PRD -G
• Reduction in impervious area
• Control over density (subdivision Could
allow for more than two lots)
• Flemble design criteria:
- wrl allow t o o,dAng nano to cocoon
- Redum Impaa ro weaand mswrt s
- MtlNwal mnhols win Ia -aping mquiremems
00enng..When) e
Yq
Conclusion
Article 7 is a Zoning Map change for 149 Van
Norden to be overlaid with the PRDG Overlay
District.
Final Plan Approval Is sought by Special
Permit from the CPDC in accordance with the
PRE) Bylaw. This provides an extra measure
of review and control due to a Special Perrot.
Alternative Plan - No
Change to Zoning
wnnga WWr�lmon
aunaW a.gW ono elon.j
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Project Application (If PRDG):
• Applicant to submit a Special Permit
Application to the CPDC
• Property Owner would file a Special Permit
application with the Community Planning and
Development Commission (CPDC) to split the lot
and construct one (1) additional single- family
home to accommodate multigenerational family
Wing
• CPDC will Consider the Application at a
Public Hearing
_® use the PRDG Overlay and not
Subdivision Control?
• 40% of the development parcel is
required to be devoted to open space
using the PRD -G
• Reduction in impervious area
• Control over density (subdivision Could
allow for more than two lots)
• Flemble design criteria:
- wrl allow t o o,dAng nano to cocoon
- Redum Impaa ro weaand mswrt s
- MtlNwal mnhols win Ia -aping mquiremems
00enng..When) e
Yq
Conclusion
Article 7 is a Zoning Map change for 149 Van
Norden to be overlaid with the PRDG Overlay
District.
Final Plan Approval Is sought by Special
Permit from the CPDC in accordance with the
PRE) Bylaw. This provides an extra measure
of review and control due to a Special Perrot.
Article 8
Comprehensive Update of the
Reading Zoning Bylaw
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Reading Zoning Bylaw:
• Governs land use and development
• First adopted In 1928
• Numerous piecemeal changes
• More stringentragulations— adopted in199o's
(e g.. Signs, AD District, S1UIS15)
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nyplirsmm rave.1raeed arranged.
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• Pe®mal RVISIOne W due yeen weeks COmuagn
•
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Accessory Building:
A building that is customarily incidental and subordinate
in, and located on the same lot as, a lawful principal
build or principal use
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=®= Use Regulations (Section 5)
Accessory Apartments:
• Wide range of input, lots ofdiscuasion
• Aging demographics
• Housing demands forfamily members
• Low impact supplementary housing choice
• Woven into existing housing and neighborhoods
• A resource that allows greater flexibility for elderly
people to age in place
• Recommended in the Town's Master Plan
Accessory Apartments:
Carnage housenstablerial
• Dal. separate some n aM Income ad too
coon• pennon pm .a—
o Amumor to swcWres Not More 1910
• Reeding Htstra l Cordial recwnmm ie
pemrmetbn of mane testae and demanding b be
awned
• Guiding blond -no.I» increased W Tare Man
10%
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Accessory Buildings or
Structures:
• Nrw aeclbn rom muuaed M to common brooder
• Now ellomel in onmmemoa dlamet.
• Bottom a..— a. for Mass, and Master,
• age meet Me assured yard•Mals —®n ado be In
"us. 'No ands 55.1 ad mmp15 mamyud
• Repine.. pdk and spats adrts
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Accessory Apartments: Based off of
Lexington; Mass. Smart Growth Toolkit
• Oevelopmentstandards:
• Separate unit common kHtldn and bad and no mad Ilan 1
bedrpoms
• No larger Man Cad of,
• Buado, api+esranm show se —.east rmm a arglatemry
trials,
• New army is on Me Bide erred Wilom, and ateirwrya yob
he bac out
o Based is to W F a pampa or deagraht trNaway
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Reading Histeril Commission suppons revision
to Carriage House Stable Barn
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mons under one aec5on. Alowsg read secondary a otore.
(arm mndmong, a ream, will ad In Me preservaion and Nadlily
of M-0ulbnga Nd are often subjet to nation Ton Historeel
commidxK M• reNawed me aubea l and auppurla t o
mmiareaon.'
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Applicability and Severebility, (Section 12):
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severability, clause to be applied to the bylaw
• Invalidity included
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List of Items to Take up in the Future
• Permit guides and flow charts for businesses
• Additional graphics
• Historic Preservation Bylaw
• Sustainable Development
• Natural Resource Zoning
• Inclusionery, Housing
• Planned Residential Development
• Parking (Downtown vs. elsewhere)
• Commercial vehides in residential areas
Questions?
History and Significance of the
Proposed District
199 Summer Avenue
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227 Woburn Street
History of Local Historic Districts
Challenges Facing the District
"Wisteria Lodge"
146 Summer Avenue
Ififikr__
169 Summer Avenue
Options for Protecting the District
• National Register —no
protection offered
• Reading's Historical and
Architectural Inventory - may
delay demolition for up to 6
months, but does not prevent
demolition
• A LHD bylaw protects
significant buildings from
demolition and inappropriate
alteration
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The Process
• A study committee formed
• Preliminary Report to MHC and
CPDC
Information given to property
owners
Public Hearing
• Final Report to Town Meeting
• A 2/3 vote required
• Attorney General's review
Historic District recorded
• LHD is created
175 Summer Avenue
What are the benefits?
• Preserves and protects the
distinctive character of
buildings and places
• Guides appropriate change
• Protects from inappropriate
change or demolition
• Encourages new designs
compatible with existing
buildings in the district
• Keeps decision making at the 176 Summer Avenue
local level
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RMLD Mission Statement
The RMLD is committed to provide
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electricity as a result of diligence in the areas of power
supply risk management, system reliability and flexibility,
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State of the Schools
Town Meeting
Fall 2014
Reading Public Schools
Superintendent's Award
Kate Mignosa
Class of 2015
Reading Public Schools
Superintendent's Awards
Ryan Friedmann
Class of 2015
Reading Public Schools
Massachusetts Association of
School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.)
Superintendent Award for
Academic Excellence
Superintendent's Awards
Rebecca Wandel
Class of 2015
Reading Public Schools
Highlights and
Accomplishments
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• PreK -12 Effort
• Post Secondary Education -93%
• MCAS Graduation Rate -100%
• Boston Magazine ranked RMHS g30 in Top High Schools
Reading Public Schools
Co- Curricular, Extra- curricular, Athletics
• Strong participation lover 350) in Extended Day Program
• RMHS has 87 Clubs and Athletic Teams
• 85% of students participate in at least 1 activity
• 5 Middlesex League Championships
• Boys Hockey Team: Division l State Championship
• Gold Medal Marching Band, Jazz Band and Color Guard
• Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
• Six different shows in 201314 school year
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Technology and Engineering
• Over 1200 Devices In District
• Bring your Own Device in Grades 7 -12
• Mobile Learning Device Implementation at all levels
• Engineering Classes in Grades 7 -12
• Robotics Teams in Each School
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Leader in State
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• Educaeonal Syau Needs
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