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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 Subsequent Town Meeting MinutesSUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:32 PM, there being a quorum present. Article 1: Motion made by the Select Board to hear and act on the reports of the Select Board, School Committee, Library Trustees, Municipal Light Board, Finance Committee, Bylaw Committee, Town Manager, Town Accountant and any other Town Official, Board or Committee. Motion made to take Article 1 off the table Motion Carried A report was given by the Reading Center for Active Living Committee, giving an update of the project Presentation given by: Mark Dockser - See Attached Motion made by Select Board to table Article 1 Motion to Table Carried Article 16: Motion made by the Community Planning and Development Committee that the Town vote to amend its zoning bylaw for the purpose of complying with G. L. c.40A, §3A, as follows: 1 Inserting a new line "5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations" with the appropriate page number, into the Table of Contents as follows: Table of Contents SECTION 5.0 USE REGULATIONS 5.1 Application of Use Regulations 27 5.2 General Requirements 27 5.3 Table of Uses 27 5.4 Accessory Uses 33 5.5 Accessory Buildings or Structures 39 5.6 Uses by Special Permit 40 5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations [page number] 2 Inserting a new definition in Section 2.0, in the appropriate alphabetical order, to read as follows. Affordable Unit: A Dwelling Unit which could be purchased or rented by a qualified household whose annual income is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and at a cost generally of no more than 30% of gross household income, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Such Dwelling Unit is to be subject to an affordable housing restriction to preserve its affordability in the long-term and to the maximum allowances under MGL Ch.40B. Such units must be eligible for addition to the Subsidized Housing Inventory. 3 Amending Section 3.1 and Section 3.2, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 3.1 Districts The Town is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the Reading Zoning Map: TVpe Full Name Short Name Residence ......................... Single Family 15 District............................., S-15 Residence ......................... Single Family 20 District.............................. S-20 Residence ......................... Single Family 40 District.............................. S-40 Residence ......................... Apartment 40 District.................................. A-40 Residence ......................... Apartment 80 District.................................. A-80 Business ........................... Business A District...................................... Bus A Business ........................... Business B District...................................... Bus B Business ........................... Business C District...................................... Bus C Business...........................Business D District .................................... Bus D Industrial .......................... Industrial................................................... Ind Overlay ............................ Flood Plain District...................................... F Overlay ............................ Municipal Building Reuse District .................. MR Overlay ............................ National Flood Insurance............................. NF ....................................... Flood Management District Overlay ............................ Aquifer Protection District............................ AQ Overlay ............................ Planned Unit Development........................... PUD Overlay ............................ Planned Residential Development ................. PRD Overlay ............................ Gateway Smart Growth District .................... GSGD Overlay ............................ Downtown Smart Growth District.................. DSGD 3.2 Zoning Map Districts are shown, defined and bounded on a map, dated "' 8, 2913November 14, 2024 and entitled "Reading Zoning Map," as amended, consisting of an index map and 61 detailed maps, prepared, signed and approved by the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC), which constitutes a part of the Zoning Bylaw. Appended to the Reading Zoning Map and incorporated therein are: • The "Flood Insurance Rate Map, Massachusetts Middlesex County, Massachusetts" consisting of 7 panels, dated June 4, 2010, which are appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 1; and • The map entitled "Figure 2 Town of Reading, Massachusetts Zone II and Zone III Areas" prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. resulting from a study for the Town of Reading entitled "100 Acre Wellfield Zone II Study" dated July 1996, which shows certain aquifer protection areas consisting of aquifers or recharge areas which is appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 2. The Reading Zoning Map shall be kept on file and current by the Town Engineer, who shall supply copies to the Town Clerk, the Town Planner, the Building Inspector, the Board of Appeals and the CPDC. 4 Amending Table 5.3.1 by inserting a column for the Business D District, with the text shown in bold and italicized text to be added, as follows: 5.3 Table of Uses 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts PRINCIPAL USES BUS A Bus B BUS C BUS D IND PUD -B Overlay FUD -I Overly Residential Uses Single Family Dwellinq Yes No No Yes No No No Two Family Dwelling Yes No No Yes No No No Multi -Family Dwelling Yes No Yes 1 Yes No No No SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 PRINCIPAL. USES BUS A BUS BUS B C Bus D IND PGD -By - OverlaOverlay PUB -1 Age restricted Multi -Family Dwelling Boarding House No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No Public and Institutional Uses Child Care Facility Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Adult Day Care Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Religious or Educational Use Eligible for the Protection of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Other Reli ious or Educational Use Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Medical Facility SPP SPP No SPP SPP SPP SPP Nursing Home SPP SPP Yes Z SPP No No No Assisted Living Facility or Senior Independent Living Facility SPP SPP Yes Z SPP No No No Non -Profit Philanthropic Institution or Cultural Facility SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP Civic or Private Club Yes Yes No Yes No No No Community Center Yes Yes Yes Yes No SPP No Business and Service Uses Restaurant Yes Yes No Yes Yes SPP Yes Fast Food Restaurant Yes Yes No Yes SPP SPP No Restaurant with Drive-through Window SPP No No SPP SPP No No Bar or Tavern No No No No No No No Retail Store, up to 35,000 square feet Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Retail Store, more than 35,000 square feet No No No No No SPP SPP Retail Store with Drive-through Window SPP No No SPP SPP SPP No Convenience Store Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes SPP Marijuana Establishment No No No No No No No Office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SPP No Health Exercise or Fitness Club Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Place of Assembly SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP Retail Services Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Consumer Service Retail Establishment Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Professional Services Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SPP No Facility for skilled trades Yes 3 Yes 3 No 3 Yes3 Yes 3 SPP Yes Financial Institution Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SPP Yes Computer Services Facility Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SPP Yes Hotel or Motel SPP Yes Yes SPP Yes Yes Yes Tourist or Trailer Camp No No No No No No No Funeral Establishment Yes Yes No Yes Yes SPP No Animal Hospital Yes Yes No Yes Yes SPP No Animal Kennel SPP No No SPP SPP SPP SPP SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 PRINCIPAL USES BUS A BUS B BUS C BUS D IND PUO -B Overlay PUD -I Overly Pet Grooming Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Self -Service Storage Facility No No No No Yes No SPP Wholesale Business with No Warehouse Wholesale Business with Warehouse Yes SPP Yes Yes Yes Yes SPP No No No No Yes No SPP Junkyard No No No No SPP No SPP Automotive Uses Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Short -Term Rental of Motor Vehicles or mobile a ui ment Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Service Station Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Service Station Minimart Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Automotive Repair Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Car Wash Self -Service SPP No No SPP No No No Car Wash with mechanical equipment for cleaning automobiles and/or other vehicles Commercial Parking Facility SPP No No SPP SPP No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Auto Graveyard No No No No No No No Industrial Uses Computer Services No No Yes No Yes SPP Yes Life Science Facility No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Research and Development Facility No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Publishing and Printing No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Communication Facilities SPP SPP Yes SPP Yes SPP SPP Personal Wireless Service Facility PWSF Service Facility or Accessory Building Providing Enclosed Storage Trucking Terminal SPP No SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP No No No Yes No Yes No No No No No No No Li ht Manufacturing No No No No Yes No Yes Manufacturing No No No No Yes No Yes Energy Production, Renewable sources Energy Production, Conventional sources No No No No SPP No SPP No No No No SPP No SPP Wholesale Bakery or Food Production No No No No SPP No SPP Recreational Uses Commercial Amusements SPS SPS No SPS SPS SPS SPS Indoor Recreation No No No No SPS No SPS Place of Assembly Yes SPP No Yes Yes Yes Yes Other Uses Public Utilities Yes SPP Yes Yes Yes SPP Yes SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 PRINCIPAL USES BUS BUS BUS BUS IND PUD -B PUD -I A B C D Overlay Overlay Registered Medical Marijuana No No No No SPP No No Dispensary No No No No SPP No No Adult Uses Live/Work Facility SPP SPP SPP SPP No No No Mixed -Use SPP No SPP SPP No No No Agriculture Use Eligible for the Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Protection of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Structures Accessory to 3 Other Agriculture Use SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Structures Accessory to Agriculture Use Eligible for the Protection of Massachusetts General Laws Yes No Yes No No No Attached Accessory Apartment Chapter 40A Section 3 Commercial Earth Removal SPA No No SPA SPA No SPA Mininq No No No No No No No Uses Substantially Similar to a By- SPA SPA SPA SPA SPA SPA SPA Right Use ACCESSORY USES BUS BUS BUS BUS IND PUD -B PUD -I A B C D Overlay Overlay Agriculture Use Eligible for the Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Protection of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3 SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP SPP Other Agri ulture Use Structures Accessory to Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Permitted Agriculture Use Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Structures Accessory to Agriculture Use Eligible for the Protection of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 3 Yes Yes No Yes No No No Attached Accessory Apartment Contained Within an Existing Single -Family Dwelling - no addition to gross floor area Detached Accessory Apartment SPA SPA No SPA No No No Associated with Single -Family Dwelling SPP SPP No SPP SPP No No Home Occupation Bed and Breakfast Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Family Child Care Home 4 SPP SPP SPP SPP No No No Animal Kennel No No No No No No No Retail and/or Personal Services Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes solely for employee use, within manufacturing or office Manufacturing and Industrial Yes �. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes O erations SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 ACCESSORY USES BUS BUS BUS Bus IND PUD -B PUD -1 A B C D Overlay Overlay Storage of commercial building No No No No No No No materials, equipment, or vehicles over 10,000 pounds 5 Storage of commercial No No No No No No No landscaping equipment, materials, supplies, and/or commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds Short -Term Rental of Motor Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes Vehicles or mobile equipment Outdoor Commerce, Dining, MSPR MSPR MSPR MSPR MSPR MSPR MSPR Programming,or Storage 6 Service Facility or Accessory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Building Providing Enclosed Storage No I No Commercial Automotive Repair No No No No No or Service Station No Yes No Preservation of a Carriage House, Yes No SPP No Stable, or Barn for Use as a Detached Accessory Apartment Beacon No No _ No 3 No No No No Notes: 1 Townhouse style Multi -Family Dwelling only in Business C Planning Subdistrict A. Z Permitted only in Business C Planning Subdistricts B and D. 3 Requires on-site garage for all vehicles and enclosed storage for all materials. 4 The total number of children under age sixteen (16) in a family child care home shall not exceed ten (10), including participating children living in the residence. 5 Except by a contractor performing construction work on the premises. 6 Also allowed by MSPR in the Downtown Smart Growth District (40R Overlay). Not applicable to Home Occupation or Special Home Occupation uses in any district. 5 Amending Section 5.6.7, Section 5.6.7.2, Section 5.6.7.3, Section 5.6.7.6, and Section 5.6.7.7, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 5.6.7 Mixed -Use Regulations In a Mixed -Use project, the uses may be combined either horizontally or vertically. In a Mixed -Use project, the uses may be combined within the same structure, as described herein, or separated into different structures if approved by the CPDC. Mixed -Use projects along seuth Main Street shall be designed to comply with the South Main Street Design Best Practices. The CPDC may, by Special Permit, authorize a Mixed -Use project within the Business A, of Business C, or Business D zoning districts, provided that the following requirements are met: 5.6.7.2 Commercial Component a The gGross €Floor aArea dedicated to commercial space within a Mixed -Use project shall be not less than 20§% of the gGross €Floor aArea of the structure or structures comprising the project, after spaces for access, circulation, egress, mechanicals, and utilities are netted out. b The CPDC may waive the commercial percentage requirement to of -allow flexibilityle for certain dimensional or the requirements for a Mixed -Use project that provides viable space for existing commercial tenants, so as to maintain eurfent viable biisinesse5 en the PFeffiiSeS PeSt SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 r�edevelepfne-til. In no instance shall a waiver for commercial space that totals less than 12.5% of total Gross Floor Area be considered. 5.6.7.3 Residential Component a In the portion of a Mixed -Use project that fronts on Main Street, residential units shall be located at the rear or on upper floors only. b Affordable ttUnits shall be provided in projects of 0) thirteen (13) or more residential units, as follows: 1 A minimum of 12.54-9% of units shall be made affordable to households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2 Fractional numbers shall always be rounded up (i.e., 1.4 shall be rounded up to 2). 3 The CPDC may waive or allow flexibility for certain dimensional requirements of Section 6.0 and Table 6.3 for a Mixed -Use project that provides at least 10% of units affordable to households earning at or below 50% of Area Median Income, OR that provides at least 15% of units affordable to households earning at 80% of Area Median Income. 5.6.7.6 Curb Cuts and Driveways a Mixed -Use project should strive to limit the number and length of curb cuts on Main Street. Where feasible, the -Site Plan may eensider alter -native aecess points frern side StFeets. b CPDC may waive or allow flexible for certain dimensional or the requirements for a Mixed -Use project that provides for a future driveway connection to an adjacent parcel or parcels shall be given favorable consideration on requests for waivers, dimensional or otherwise. 5.6.7.7 Waivers a Upon request from the Applicant, the CPDC may consider waiving dimensional and/or other requirements from Sections 5.6.78 and 6.0, and Table 6.3, to promote design flexibility and achieve appropriate density, affordability, mix of uses or design quality if it finds such waiver(s) maintain the intent, purpose and objectives of these Sections. In no instance shall a waiver for excess height, as prescribed in Section 6.0, be considered. b The Affordability provisions of Section 5.6.7.3. 5.6.8.2 and -5-.-G. 3 for a Mixed-use project in Business -A, Business -C, or Business -D shall not be waived. 6 Inserting a new Section 5.7, Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, as follows: 5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations 5.7.1 Purpose This Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw has been adopted for the following purposes: To increase the supply of housing in the Town of Reading that is permanently available to, and affordable by, low- and moderate -income households and to encourage a greater diversity of housing accommodations to meet the needs of families. To maintain a satisfactory proportion of the Town's housing stock as Affordable Units. To achieve the goals set in the Town's long-term visioning plans, including but not limited to, the Housing Production Plan and Master Plan. 5.7.2 Administration and Standards 5.7.2.1 Administration When Inclusionary Zoning requirements apply the Applicant shall submit to the Approving Authority a use restriction or regulatory agreement for the designated Affordable Units. That agreement shall establish an affordability restriction for the maximum period allowed by law. The use restriction or SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 regulatory agreement shall include a right of first refusal for the Town of Reading upon the transfer of such restricted units. As required the Applicant shall also submit a site approval letter from either the subsidizing agency or other agency authorized by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) under Housing Appeals Committee Regulations. The following requirement shall be a condition of developments which require Affordable Units in order to prevent a disproportionate number of non -affordable units being occupied prior to the completion and occupancy of the Affordable Units. a. No market rate units exceeding 25% of the total units shall be occupied unless 25% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. b. No market rate units exceeding 50% of the total units shall be occupied unless 50% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. c. No market rate units exceeding 75% of the total units shall be occupied unless 75% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. d. No market rate units exceeding 95% of the total market rate units shall be occupied unless 100% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. Both the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Community Development Director shall be responsible for the administering and enforcing the requirements of this section. 5.7.2.2 Standards Affordable Units shall be dispersed and integrated equitably throughout the development and shall be compatible in design, construction, and quality of exterior and interior materials with Market Rate Units. Affordable Units shall be dispersed proportionately among unit sizes and bedroom counts; and shall be located such that the Affordable Units have equal access to shared amenities and equal avoidance of any potential nuisances within the development. 5.7.3 District Requirements and Applicability 5.7.3.1 Business -A Zoning District Affordable Units shall be required in Multi -family projects located in the Business A Districts, as follows: Twelve and One-half percent (12.5%) of all Dwelling Units constructed in a project of 13 or more units shall be Affordable Units, whether rental or ownership units. This shall apply to any new construction and to projects involving the substantial rehabilitation, expansion, reconstruction or conversion of existing structures that increases number of residential units on the lot to 13 or more units. No project may be divided or phased to avoid this requirement. • Any required Affordable Units shall be made affordable to households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). • Fractional numbers shall always be rounded up (i.e., 1.4 shall be rounded up to 2) 5.7.3.2 Business -D Zoning District Affordable Units shall be required in Multi -family projects located in the Business D Districts, as follows: Twelve and One -Half percent (12.5%) of all Dwelling Units constructed in a project of thirteen (13) or more units shall be Affordable Units, whether rental or ownership units. This shall apply to any new construction and to projects involving the substantial rehabilitation, expansion, reconstruction or conversion of existing structures that SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 increases number of residential units on the lot to 13 or more units. No project may be divided or phased to avoid this requirement. • Any required Affordable Units shall be made affordable to households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). • Where the computation of required number of Affordable Units results in a fractional number computations of required number of Affordable Units shall round up to the closest integer, unless that integer results in Affordable Units exceeding 12.5% of the projects total units in which case the computation shall round down to the next closest integer. Table 5.7.3.2 Business D District's Affordable Unit Requirements Total Units Affordable Units Re uired 1-12 0 13-15 1 16-24 2 25-31 3 32-39 4 40-47 5 Additional Units to be calculated as described 7 Amending Section 6.2.4, Section 6.2.5.1, and Section 6.2.6.1, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 6.2.4 Gross Floor Area 6.2.4.1-2 In the Apartment 80 Districts, the gross floor area of a Multi -Family Dwelling shall not exceed the lot area. 6.2.4.23 The gGross €Floor aArea dedicated to commercial space within a Mixed -Use project shall be not less than 20-50/o of the gGross €Floor aArea of the structure or structures comprising the project, after spaces for access, circulation, egress, mechanicals, and utilities are netted out unless a waiver pursuant to Section 5.6.7 is granted. 6.2.5 Landscaped Area 6.2.5.1 In Apartment 40, and Business A, and Business D Districts, not less than fifteen twenty- five percent (215%) of the area of a lot containing a Multi Family Dwelling, that is not part e a Mjxed--LJse-ff-oject, being redeveloped shall be a landscaped area. 6.2.5.2 In Apartment 80 Districts, not less than thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of a lot containing a Multi -Family Dwelling shall be a landscaped area. 6.2.6 Buildings Per Lot 6.2.6.1 In the Apartment 80, Business A, Business C, Business D, Industrial and PUD -I Districts, a lot may have more than one principal building. SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 6.2.6.2 Where two or more principal buildings are permitted on the same lot: a The minimum distance between the buildings shall be determined, at the discretion of the Building Inspector, as follows: 1 The total distance between the proposed building(s) and any proposed or existing building(s) on the lot is adequate to meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements, accounting for fire -rating and other fire prevention/suppression features; and 2 The Fire Department has sufficient access between the buildings. b The area between the buildings shall be maintained and kept clear by the property owner. 8 Amending Table 6.3, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and by deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 6.3 Table of Dimensional Controls Minimum I Required — Maximum Minimum Area Minimum j Front Required Required Maximum Building Lot Width (Square Frontage Yard' Side Yard Rear Yard Cv..rage Height2 Use Feet Feet Feet Feet ��Feet) Feet i�la ❑f Lot Feet One or Two Famil Dwelling In S-15 District 60 15 000 100 20 15 20 25 35 In S-20 80 20,000 120 3 20 15 20 tj 25 35 Districts 80 I I In S-40 40,000 200 20 15 20 25 35 Districts In A-40 10,000 80 20 15 20 [25 40 Districts In Bus -A NA NA 15 4 104 204 25 45 Districts In Bus -D NA NA 15 10 25 25 45 Districts Multi -Family Dwelling In A-40 140,000 80 30 30 30 25 40 Districts 80,000 NA In A-80 60 60 60 12.5 60 Districts i In Bus -A 40,000 NA 15 30 30 25 40 Districts In Bus -D 10,000 60 10 10 25 70 35 Districts9 100 20 15 20 25 35 In S-15 100,000 Districts _F + In S-20 100,000 120 20 15 20 25 35 Districts + In S-40 100,000 200 20 15 20 25 35 Districts + T40 ii 11Q 7 O!1 -2-92-GIS Q Z7 4G n ,vrscrict� + 1" 899 1nr90,1900 [2-G NA *A *A r6O 1 � Mixed -Use SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Minimum Required Maximum Minimum Lot Width Area (Square Minimum Frontage Front Yard` Required[Rea Side Yardr equired Yard Maximum Coverage Building Height2 Use Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet % of Lot Feet In Bus -A NA NA 5 1 104 204 60 45 Districts 11 In Bus -C NA NA 104 104 104 60 55 5 Districts In Bus -D NA NA 5 10 25 70 45 Districts Hotel or Motel In Bus -A NA NA 504 104 20 4 60 45 Districts In Bus -B NA NA NA NA 20 85 45 Districts In Bus -C NA NA 104 104 104 60 55 5 Districts In Bus -D NATt� 10 25 60 45 Districts In Ind Districts NA NA 50 6 & 8 206 20 6 60 60 ' Other Permitted Principal Use In S-15 15,000 100 20 15 20 25 35 Districts In S-20 20,000 120 20 15 20 25 35 Districts In S-40 40,000 200 20 15 20 25 35 Districts In A-40 10,000 80 20 NA NA NA 40 Districts In A-80 80,000 NA 20 NA NA NA 60 Districts In Bus -A NA NA 15 4 104 204 60 45 Districts In Bus -B NA NA NA NA 20 85 45 Districts In Bus -C NA NA 104 104 104 60 55 5 Districts In Bus -D NA NA 15 10 25 60 45 Districts In Ind Districts NA NA 20 6&8 20 6 20 6 60 60 Exempt Uses – School and Church In S-15 15,000 100 15 1 30 30 25 35 Districts —7 In S-20 20,000 120 15 30 30 F 35 Districts In S-40 40,000 200 15 30 30 25 35 Districts SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Minimum jj Required ` { Maximum Minimum Area Minimum Front Required Required Maximum Building Lot Width (Square Frontage f Yard' Side Yard Rear Yard Coverage Height2 Use Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet % of Lot Feet In A-40 10,000 80 f NA 30 30 NA 40 Districts _ In A-80 80,000 [NA NA 30 30 NA 60 Districts In BUS -A NA NA 10 4 304 30 4 60 45 Districts In BUS- B NA NA NA 30 30 85 45 Districts In BUS -C NA NA 104 304 30 4 60 55 Districts In Bus -D NA NA 1030 ?�� 7_1160 45 Districts In Ind DistrictsIF NA NA F206 206 60 60�_ 1 In Residence Districts, irrespective of the requirements set forth in this Table, the required front yard for any building other than a Multi -Family Dwelling shall be ten (10) feet or the average of the actual front setbacks of the buildings on the adjacent lots on either side, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this requirement, if an adjacent lot is vacant, it shall be deemed to be occupied by a building with a required front yard as specified in this Table. 2 Maximum height limits shall not apply to appurtenances such as: chimneys, elevators, poles, spires, tanks, towers or similar structures not intended to be used for human occupancy. 3 In Single Family 20 Districts, the required frontage shall be reduced to not less than eighty (80) feet if the street line is a curve having a radius of not more than two hundred (200) feet, and the lot has a width of not less than one hundred twenty (120) feet, measured along the rear of the required front yard. 4 In Business A and C Districts, the required yard measured from a street which is not designated as the front lot line shall be twenty (20) feet for any building other than a Multi -Family Dwelling, which shall be 30 feet. A Mixed -Use project proposed on a corner lot may have a five (5) feet setback from both streets. A Mixed -Use project with a permanent shared parking arrangement with any non - residentially zoned abutting property may have a 0' setback from said abutting property. 5 Fifty-five (55) feet, except ninety-five (95) feet if the structure is located within four hundred (400) feet of the property line adjacent to Route 128, as the property line exists on May 1, 2000, including ramps, and south of Jacob Way and excluding areas within two hundred (200) feet of the residential zoning district to the west, all as more specifically shown on a plan entitled: "Plan Showing Height Limitation and Setback Areas, Business C District in Reading, Mass.," dated March 27, 2000, Scale 1" = 60', by Hayes Engineering, Inc., on file with the Reading Town Clerk. SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Minimum Required Maximum Minimum Area Minimum Front Required Required Maximum Building !ot Width {Square Frontage Yard' Side Yard Rear Yard Coverage Height2 Use Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet % of Lot j Feet 6 Where an Industrial District lot directly adjoins another Industrial District lot, the applicable Required Side Yard or Required Rear Yard where the adjacency occurs can be reduced or eliminated, at the discretion of the Building Inspector, if the following conditions are met: a The total distance between the proposed building(s) and existing building(s) on adjacent lots is adequate to meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements, accounting for fire -rating and other fire prevention/suppression features; and b The Fire Department has sufficient access between the proposed building(s) and existing building(s) on adjacent lots. The area(s) between any proposed building(s) and the lot line(s) shall be maintained and kept clear by the property owner. 7 Except as provided in Section 6.2.3.1 8 In an Industrial District, the Required Front Yard shall be five (5) feet for canopies over any drive- through facility. 9 In Business D Districts Multi -family uses shall not exceed a maximum of 25 units per acre on a lot. Where the computation of maximum units results in a fractional number, a fraction above one-half shall be rounded to the next whole number and a fraction of one- half or below shall be rounded down to the whole number. 9 Amending Section 6.5.2 and Section 6.5.7, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 6.5.2 Side yards required by the Intensity Regulations set forth in Section 6.0 of the Zoning Bylaw shall be landscaped. Such side yards shall be planted with a combination of grass, shrubs of appropriate height and shade trees. If there is not an adequate amount of side yard area to landscape, a fence may be allowed as an alternative; provided, however, that chain link fencing shall not be permitted. Ne paFking area er driveway shall-bbe-z-flitke-wed within such side YaF4- 6.5.7 Proposed development shall provide tTrees within the front -yard spaeed at a minimum rate of one tree per every intervals e fifty (50) feet of frontage of the property; preyided, heweveF, that no tFees shall be planted within fift (50) feet ef an inter-seetien tFees on the .,.,posh. side Trees planting locations shall be planted twe and a half (2Y2 ) feet �i. behind the sidewalk eF SiX (6) feet belgind the gutter line and always within the right 5F way. The lecatben of all the prepesed tFees must be be reviewed by the Tree Warden on site and approved prior to installation. Alternatively, a payment -in -lieu of providing front -yard trees as required above, into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the placement of trees that shade and provide to the pedestrian realm, at a rate of $750 (in 2024 dollars; indexed to inflation for years beyond 2024) per required tree may be provided. 10 Amending Section 9.0, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 9.0 PARKING Off -Street Parking and Loading and Unloading Requirements: Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center Principal Use Apartment Multi- fam& Dwelling SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING November 14, 2024 Minimum Number of Off -Street Minimum Number of Off -Street Parking Spaces Required Loading and Unloading Spaces Required One and one-half spaces for each One space for each twenty (20) rental dwelling unit. units. 11 Amending Section 10.5.5.1 by and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5 Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) 10.5.5.1 Allowed Uses The following uses shall be permitted as -of -right in the DSGD upon Plan Approval pursuant to the provisions of this article: 1 Multi -family Residential 2 Office * 3 Retail * 4 Restaurant 5 Institutional 6 Consumer Service * Only as part of a Mixed -Use Development; see Section 10.5.7 below In addition to the allowed uses listed above, the following uses are permitted as -of -right for Development Projects within the DSGD subject to the requirements of this Article. 7 Open Space 8 8 Parking accessory to any of the above permitted uses, including surface, garage -under, and structured parking 9 9 Accessory uses customarily incidental to any of the above permitted principal uses 12 Amending Section 10.5.6 and Section 10.5.6.1, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.6 Dimensional and Other Requirements Applications for Plan Approval shall be governed by this Section 10.5 and the Design Standards for the Downtown Smart Growth District. Building Type I Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (Gross Floor Area / Lot Size) Mixed -Use with Other Commercial 1st or Residential Floor 2.8 } 50 feet Mixed -Use Only 2.4 Minimum Lot Frontage Maximum Lot Coverage WA Minimum Open Space 5% Minimum Lot Area 6,000 SF Number of Buildings per lot N/A Maximum Building Frontage 300 feet Minimum Front Setbackl 58 feet Maximum Front Setbackl 10 feet Minimum Side / Rear Setback2 abutting a Residential Zone 15 feet 0 feet Minimum Side / Rear Setback2 in DSGD or abutting Business- B SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center Building Type Total minimum setback from one or more lot lines (any combination of front, rear, or sides), inclusive of a 15' setback when directly abutting a lot containing a single-family, 2 - family or 3 -family dwelling, either within or outside of the District. Interior Setback (between building s on same lot November 14, 2024 Mixed -Use with Other Mixed -Use Commercial 1st or Residential Floor Only f 1 See 7.1.1 of the Design Standards for front fagade setback requirements 2 See 7.1.2 of the Design Standards for building step -back requirements 30 feet 15 feet Setbacks: Where projects are within a Transitional Area (as defined in this Bylaw and in the Design Guidelines), setbacks may be further increased by the AA to no greater than 30 feet upon a finding based on the project's massing, scale, or architectural design, that the project fails to be compatible with the character of nearby residential buildings. Step -backs: Where projects are within a Transitional Area (as defined in this Bylaw and in the Design Guidelines), step -back requirements may be further increased by the AA to no greater than 25 feet upon a finding based on the project's massing, scale, or architectural design, that the project fails to be compatible with the character of nearby residential buildings. 10.5.6.1 Residential Density Allowances The following residential densities shall be allowed on all lots and within all buildings within the DSGD pursuant to the requirements of this Section 10.5: Multifamily Residential 28 35 Units per acre a The Approving Authority may provide a waiver as specified in Section10.5.12 to allow a density in excess of that stated above. b The Approving Authority may provide a waiver as specified in Section 10.5.12 to promote the renovation or adaptive reuse of existing buildings. 13 Amending Section 10.5.7 by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.7Mixed-Use Development Development Projects may include a portion not to exceed 50% of the total Gross Floor Area to be used for non-residential uses including Office, Retail, Restaurant, Service or Institutional Uses; provided that Office or Institutional uses may not utilize more than 33% of the total commercial Gross Floor Area. A minimum of 12.5 4:$% of the Development Project's total Gross Floor Area shall be dedicated to commercial use, the calculation for which may include any private outdoor space that is also dedicated to commercial use. 14 Amending Section 10.5.8.1 by deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.8.1 Off -Street Parking Retail stores, offices and consumer service establishments located within three hundred (300) feet of a public off-street parking facility shall be exempt from off-street parking requirements. In all other cases, off-street parking shall be provided to meet the following minimum requirements: Retail or Restaurant.............................................................................................. 2 spaces Office and Institutional...........................................................2 spaces per 1,000 square feet SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 n Residential Units --77 u{ ................................................ 1.-25 spaces per unit Resid Sbe.dre errL............................................................... 1.5G spaces per 'Residential Units (greater -1,11.a.. -2 bedreem) � .................................................. 2 spaees p Other Non -Residential, less than 2,000 square feet ................................................... 0 spaces Other Non -Residential, 2,000 square feet or more................................................................ ............................1 space per 2,000 square feet leasable space in excess of 2,000 square feet As indicated above, off-street parking is not required for Other Non- Residential uses in the district unless such use exceeds 2,000 square feet of net floor area. 15 Amending Section 10.5.12.1 by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.12.1 Tiered Schedule for Density Waiver Requests Applicants specifically seeking a waiver for density in excess of 20 units per acre shall adhere to the following guidelines: 1 All projects shall achieve high performance building design that exceeds minimum energy code baseline and is designed to the LEED Certified standard, Passive House standard, Net Zero, or equivalent rating system; that increases energy efficiency and minimizes utility and maintenance costs to end users; and that provides for building resiliency to adopt future technologies and sustainable strategies as they become available; 2 For the purposes of determining project density and Payment In Lieu of Open Space, fractional numbers shall always be rounded to the next highest integer; 3 Tiered requirements are intended to apply to the entirety of a project, not just the portion within that tiered density; 4 Compliance with the tiered schedule below in and of itself does not guarantee the waiver will be granted; CPDC will maintain their right to consider the waiver request in the context of the whole proposal and in consideration of its impacts to the Downtown Smart Growth District. However, a request for a waiver for density in excess of -2-0 35 units per acre shall be considered more favorably, up to a maximum of 50 units per acre, if providing, cumulatively, the following: NOW EWA Tier 1-2: -236-40 units per acre Tier 1 -2 requirements are as follows ehasen under Tief 1): a. Qpen Space: Open Space shall be provided: L on-site, comprising 10% of the lot area; at least 50% of which is provided at -grade and is publicly accessible; or ii. indirectly, as a Payment In Lieu of providing Open Space as required above, into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the acquisition of land for open space purposes and /or the creation or improvement of pathways, trails and other open space amenities, at a rate of $75 (in 2022 dollars indexed to inflation), per square foot of offset open space. b. Commercial: Commercial tenant space that is not less than 15% of the total Gross Floor Area of the building; or SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 c. Parking: Additional parking at a rate of 1 space per 1,000 gross square feet of commercial space; d. Historic: The preservation or rehabilitation of historic properties or other buildings considered significant to the Town. Tier 23: 41 to SO units per acre Tier 2 requirements are as follows (provide at least one additional from a category not chosen under Tier 1epi): a. Open Space: Open Space shall be provided: i. on-site, in a total amount equivalent to 15% of the lot area, at least 50% of which is provided at -grade and is publicly accessible; or ii. indirectly, as a Payment In Lieu of providing Open Space as required above, into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the acquisition of land for open space purposes and/or the creation or improvement of pathways, trails and other open space amenities, at a rate of $75 (in 2022 dollars indexed to inflation), per square foot of offset open space. b. Commercial: Commercial tenant space that is not less than 20§% of the total Gross Floor Area of the building; or c. Affordable Units: Deeper or broader affordability with units that are comparable in space, utilities and livability to other units in the development (i.e., units affordable to households earning at or below 50% of Area Median Income, or additional units available to households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income); or d. Parking: A demonstrated long-term shared parking initiative that makes efficient use of land and existing parking supply. 16 By deleting the existing Appendix C and inserting, in place thereof, the following: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center APPENDIX C - Zoning Map I J�.� C, 14 T r rt 4' 1 Sys ='�6i aHUr: u,Rnnaw WAKEFIELD AW MA MAP � ��P��� •Nc1C �� KY i 'r T�Fy! � •: ':::�Uii•;� � � 2024 Zoning District Abbreviations / i � T�f• C Dlmrkt Nellry BrgYFerN115 Dp6n Slee F.*40N*l ¢ y SAD WOBIIRN � M � �$ n. �� g' we AA0 1 MaY•yµ eui A t AED z� $ae--'A }g ,a 7ef,b le �r �I(.,aaB \ BnP eu —AD6 81.O W1.11W1.11dreC k—BuiwarCDW:I L-" InE. AD Ytluo�iol AgLN.Pm W.Ob d �, MR WMCIpel BM" R�dgACl b•YDC• ig µ• Dtl •' { l+ PR6G aLf PRD44 V p PUDE ^ ^ PURI y.io S � c� Veto P6nd 1.00 DwbMW_ Ro ift. W r� STONEHAM oGSGD c m,rey 61 GmnBr Dl�tt ��rr's ��rorn•6�-R �— '.E-s.�rvr p"'N.B NORTH READING y.-� a. RH _s��.: ?'"�• �r4°°wti r .�""4"�.�}'° `�ray�vo-s �� W li s Ilk "W`*t,• � r - •`�� T � `5 �Wa ~ � l 5 �tfr Vre r, �3 Syr. �y �., s -,s ,'� :� =va Rana• � R, a r.�.�/ y �:::':::''� 3 vJ` J�.� C, 14 T '� rt 4' 1 Sys ='�6i aHUr: u,Rnnaw WAKEFIELD AW MA MAP � ��P��� •Nc1C �� KY i 'r T�Fy! � •: ':::�Uii•;� � � 2024 Zoning District Abbreviations • >r➢D'•rrti'Abun 815 � �� A.W �p:kx•'S' ... F.15 j, 8.v6 f% S -ZD Dlmrkt Nellry BrgYFerN115 Dp6n Slee F.*40N*l ¢ y SAD WOBIIRN � M � �$ n. �� g' we AA0 1 MaY•yµ eui A t AED AR FMli/iDD'6l Apsn.nr�D Dkotl AParemn16DDbbl $ae--'A }g ,a 7ef,b le �r �I(.,aaB \ BnP eu —AD6 81.O W1.11W1.11dreC k—BuiwarCDW:I L-" InE. AD Ytluo�iol AgLN.Pm W.Ob d �, MR WMCIpel BM" R�dgACl b•YDC• ig µ• Dtl •' { l+ PR6G aLf PRD44 PUmvtl RaYeomW Drnrapimn-C Pknnd Raid—WDOopbenf-rlul'i[{el PUDE ^ ^ PURI Pu Una DPBbpr -BUd— Pbrnd Una Drdoprr . dus l M•� a aa.M•r..Poor.Y PUDA P6nd 1.00 DwbMW_ Ro ift. W r� STONEHAM oGSGD c m,rey 61 GmnBr Dl�tt PUDAi Pb Una De Dp--R-C— Type Rrl — R..W- Reddnca R.ki.r- &eirva deFe Du*— a,dnmlel a 1w 0--w ae1BY a'alley aeney0-w ae4rY Ug—d • Town B. dM Zoning A ZONING MMr AW MA MAP �" ce � o a: D 2024 Sn JuweY wNa•eePn .LFA o..dry MWku y•�r a. .Bwe T+a TUP snsaswieasrn�u'diMRrndryr Q tN�MY D'rlc PIO AC sre �� :gen ora.•ene,.ae.r Renvna za...rar: Aq.w Ra:.��D�am i- S)tfl TOWN OF READING y.+rww rr.Yver.mw.mye•... �� P`r^L"Y:RLri'h Y�'nK. E'er ro MASSACHUSETTS M•� a aa.M•r..Poor.Y Bus B rAnvra�rr Esa.ar...ex n..... Presentation given by: 0 John Weston - See Attached November 14, 2024 SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Background: Article 16 is a series of zoning amendments that would seek to bring the Town of Reading into compliance with Massachusetts General Law Section 3A - otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Act. After nearly two years of public engagement, discussions, workshops, and reports, this article focuses on amendments around the geographies of Main Street and the Downtown District. The Main Street amendments will take existing pieces of the Business -A Zoning District, specifically a series of commercial parcels on North Main Street and the upper portion of South Main Street (from Washington Street to Summer Avenue) and convert them to the newly titled Business -D Zoning District. The Business - D Zoning District will provide new minimum controls for Multi -family development, amend some of the existing Mixed -Use regulations, and provide an Affordable Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) section. Multi- family only structures are limited to 3 -stories and 25 -units -per -acre on the lot, a density substantially similar to the average development in the corridor built to date. Map changes include the retitling of areas from Business -A to Business -D but also the "un -splitting" of some of the Main Street commercial lots that currently reside in Business -A and the S-15 and A-40 districts. Section 10.5 of the Zoning Bylaw, Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) 40R Over/ay, is also sought for amendment. The proposal is to increase the by -right density allowances from the existing 20 -units -per -acre to 35 -units -per -acre. A total of nine 40R projects have been approved, with only one being built under the proposed 35 -units -per -acre density. This is sought to help facilitate development without overreaching on past approvals. Other amendments include adding a minimum Open Space requirement, adjusting parking from a per -bedroom rate to a per-unit rate (1.5 parking spaces per unit proposed) and amendments to the Density Tier Schedule to reflect the new allowances. There are no map changes associated with the Downtown 40R District. This proposal has been vetted to achieve the minimum compliance requirements of Reading's MBTA Communities obligations Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report Community Planning and Development Commission Report - given by Heather Clish: At their October 7, 2024 meeting, Community Planning and Development Commission voted 4-0-0 to bring this article to Town Meeting Motion made by Heather Clish, Precinct 7 to amend as follows: 10.5.12.1 Tiered Schedule for Density Waiver Requests Applicants specifically seeking a waiver for density in excess of 2-9 35 units per acre shall adhere to the following guidelines: Motion Carried Motion made by Carlo Bacci, Precinct 5 to amend as follows: Minimum Lot AreaA$9 5000 SF SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center Motion Does Not Carry Motion made by John Arena, Precent 1 for a Roll Call Vote of both Articles 16 and 17 Motion Carried November 14, 2024 Motion made by James Bonazoli, Precinct 6 to Move the Question at the 2:55 hour mark 2/3 rd Vote Required 84 in the affirmative 74 in the negative 164 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Does Not Carry Motion made by Mark Logsdon, Precinct 7 to Move the Question at the 3:25 hour mark 2/3rd Vote Required 125 in the affirmative 34 in the negative 164 Town Meeting Members in Attendance Motion Carries After some discussion a Roll Call vote was taken See Table at end of this document for Roll Call Vote for both Article 16 and 17 Motion Does Not Carry as Amended Article 17: Motion made by Community Planning and Development Commission that the Town vote to amend its Zoning Bylaw for the purposes of complying with G. L. c.40A, §3A; provided that if Town Meeting approves Zoning Bylaw amendments under Article 16 of this Subsequent Town Meeting and, such amendments are approved by the Attorney General pursuant to G.L. c.40, §32, then: (A) Amendments adopted under this Article 17 are to be inserted except where doing so would be duplicative of those amendments approved under said Article 16; and (B) The Town Clerk is authorized to correct any errors in numbering that may result from favorable action on both articles; as follows: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Inserting a new line "5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations" with the appropriate page number, into the Table of Contents as follows: Table of Contents SECTION 5.0 USE REGULATIONS 5.1 Application of Use Regulations 27 5.2 General Requirements 27 5.3 Table of Uses 27 5.4 Accessory Uses 33 5.5 Accessory Buildings or Structures 39 5.6 Uses by Special Permit 40 5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations [page number] 2 Inserting a new definition in Section 2.0, in the appropriate alphabetical order, to read as follows. Affordable Unit: A Dwelling Unit which could be purchased or rented by a qualified household whose annual income is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and at a cost generally of no more than 30% of gross household income, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Such Dwelling Unit is to be subject to an affordable housing restriction to preserve its affordability in the long-term and to the maximum allowances under MGL Ch.40B. Such units must be eligible for addition to the Subsidized Housing Inventory. 3 Amending Section 3.2, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 3.2 Zoning Map Districts are shown, defined and bounded on a map, dated ApFi.l 8, 2013 November 14, 2024 and entitled "Reading Zoning Map," as amended, consisting of an index map and 61 detailed maps, prepared, signed and approved by the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC), which constitutes a part of the Zoning Bylaw. Appended to the Reading Zoning Map and incorporated therein are: • The "Flood Insurance Rate Map, Massachusetts Middlesex County, Massachusetts" consisting of 7 panels, dated June 4, 2010, which are appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 1; and • The map entitled "Figure 2 Town of Reading, Massachusetts Zone II and Zone III Areas" prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. resulting from a study for the Town of Reading entitled "100 Acre Wellfield Zone II Study" dated July 1996, which shows certain aquifer protection areas consisting of aquifers or recharge areas which is appended to the Reading Zoning Map as Exhibit 2. The Reading Zoning Map shall be kept on file and current by the Town Engineer, who shall supply copies to the Town Clerk, the Town Planner, the Building Inspector, the Board of Appeals and the CPDC. 4 Inserting a new Section 5.7, Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, as follows: 5.7 Inclusionary Zoning Regulations 5.7.1 Purpose This Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw has been adopted for the following purposes: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 To increase the supply of housing in the Town of Reading that is permanently available to, and affordable by, low- and moderate -income households and to encourage a greater diversity of housing accommodations to meet the needs of families. To maintain a satisfactory proportion of the Town's housing stock as Affordable Units. To achieve the goals set in the Town's long-term visioning plans, including but not limited to, the Housing Production Plan and Master Plan. 5.7.2 Administration and Standards 5.7.2.1 Administration When Inclusionary Zoning requirements apply the Applicant shall submit to the Approving Authority a use restriction or regulatory agreement for the designated Affordable Units. That agreement shall establish an affordability restriction for the maximum period allowed by law. The use restriction or regulatory agreement shall include a right of first refusal for the Town of Reading upon the transfer of such restricted units. As required the Applicant shall also submit a site approval letter from either the subsidizing agency or other agency authorized by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) under Housing Appeals Committee Regulations. The following requirement shall be a condition of developments which require Affordable Dwelling Units in order to prevent a disproportionate number of non -affordable units being occupied prior to the completion and occupancy of the Affordable Units. a No market rate units exceeding 25% of the total units shall be occupied unless 25% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. b No market rate units exceeding 50% of the total units shall be occupied unless 50% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. c No market rate units exceeding 75% of the total units shall be occupied unless 75% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. d No market rate units exceeding 95% of the total market rate units shall be occupied unless 100% of the Affordable Units have been completed and occupancy permits issued therefor. Both the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Community Development Director shall be responsible for the administering and enforcing the requirements of this section. 5.7.2.2 Standards Affordable Units shall be dispersed and integrated equitably throughout the development and shall be compatible in design, construction, and quality of exterior and interior materials with Market Rate Units. Affordable Units shall be dispersed proportionately among unit sizes and bedroom counts; and shall be located such that the Affordable Units have equal access to shared amenities and equal avoidance of any potential nuisances within the development. 5.7.3 District Requirements and Applicability 5.7.3.1 Apartment -80 Zoning District Affordable Units shall be required in Multi -family projects located in the A-80 Districts, as follows: Twelve and One -Half percent (12.5%) of all Dwelling Units constructed in a project of thirteen (13) or more units shall be Affordable Units, whether rental or ownership SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 units. This shall apply to any new construction and to projects involving the substantial rehabilitation, expansion, reconstruction or conversion of existing structures that increases number of residential units on the lot to 13 or more units. No project may be divided or phased to avoid this requirement. Any required Affordable Units shall be made affordable to households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income, as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ■ Where the computation of required number of Affordable Units results in a fractional number computations of required number of Affordable Units shall round up to the closest integer, unless that integer results in Affordable Units exceeding 12.5% of the projects total units in which case the computation shall round down to the next closest integer. Table 5.7.3.1 Apartment 80 District's Affordable Unit Requirements Total Units Affordable Units Re aired 1-12 0 13-15 1 16-24 2 25-31 3 32-39 4 40-47 5 _ Additional Units to be calculated as described Deleting Section 6.2.4.2 in its entirety, and authorizing the Town Clerk to correct any errors in numbering that may result: 6.2.4 Gross Floor Area 6.2.4.1 In Apartment 40 and Business A Districts, the gross floor area of a Multi -Family Dwelling, that is not part of a Mixed -Use project, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the lot area. 6 Amending Section 6.2.5.2, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 6.2.5 Landscaped Area 6.2.5.1 In Apartment 40 and Business A Districts, not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of a lot containing a Multi -Family Dwelling, that is not part of a Mixed -Use project, shall be a landscaped area. 6.2.5.2 In Apartment 80 Districts, not less than thirty-five twenty percent (3-520%) of the area of a lot containing a Multi -Family Dwelling shall be a landscaped area. 7 Amending the lines pertaining to the A-80 Districts, inclusive of a new footnote, in Table 6.3 by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and by deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center 6.3 Table of Dimensional Controls November 14, 2024 Minimum Required " Maximum Minimum Area Minimum Front Required Required Maximum Building Lot Width (Square Frontage Yard' Side Yard Rear Yard Coverage Height' Use(Feet) Feet) (Feet FeetFeet (Feet)__. % of Lot Feet Multi-FamilyDwellin In A-40 40,000 80 30 30 30 25 40 Districts In A-80 80,000 X1,4120 6820 6920 6830 12.550 6845 Districts -9 In Bus -A 40,000 NA 15 30 30 40 Districts [25 In S-15 100,000 100 20 15 20 25 Districts + r::: In S-20 100,000 120 20 15 20 25 35 Districts + In S-40 100,000 200 20 15 20 25 35 Districts + in A 40 j oo�me VQ 2-G TJ 2V Z� 4G DiStFietS 4_ in A 89 10 NA 2-G -NA A -NA NA 69 1'l rDTSCT lets 1 In Residence Districts, irrespective of the requirements set forth in this Table, the required front yard for any building other than a Multi -Family Dwelling shall be ten (10) feet or the average of the actual front setbacks of the buildings on the adjacent lots on either side, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this requirement, if an adjacent lot is vacant, it shall be deemed to be occupied by a building with a required front yard as specified in this Table. 2 Maximum height limits shall not apply to appurtenances such as: chimneys, elevators, poles, spires, tanks, towers or similar structures not intended to be used for human occupancy. 3 In Single Family 20 Districts, the required frontage shall be reduced to not less than eighty (80) feet if the street line is a curve having a radius of not more than two hundred (200) feet, and the lot has a width of not less than one hundred twenty (120) feet, measured along the rear of the required front yard. 4 In Business A and C Districts, the required yard measured from a street which is not designated as the front lot line shall be twenty (20) feet for any building other than a Multi -Family Dwelling, which shall be 30 feet. A Mixed -Use project proposed on a corner lot may have a five (5) feet setback from both streets. A Mixed -Use project with a permanent shared parking arrangement with any non - residentially zoned abutting property may have a 0' setback from said abutting property. Fifty-five (55) feet, except ninety-five (95) feet if the structure is located within four hundred (400) feet of the property line adjacent to Route 128, as the property line exists on May 1, 2000, including ramps, and south of Jacob Way and excluding areas within two hundred (200) feet of the residential zoning district to the west, all as more specifically shown on a plan entitled: "Plan Showing Height Limitation and Setback Areas, Business C District in Reading, Mass.," dated March 27, 2000, Scale 1" = 60', by Hayes Engineering, Inc., on file with the Reading Town Clerk. SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School November 14, 2024 Performing Arts Center Minimum Required �� Maximum Minimum Area Minimum Front Required Required Maximum Building Lot Width I (Square Frontage Yard' Side Yard Rear Yard Coverage Height2 Use Feet Feet) (Feet Feet Feet Feet_ % of Lot (Feet) 6 Where an industrial District lot directly adjoins another Industrial District lot, the applicable Required Side Yard or Required Rear Yard where the adjacency occurs can be reduced or eliminated, at the discretion of the Building Inspector, if the following conditions are met: a The total distance between the proposed building(s) and existing building(s) on adjacent lots is adequate to meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements, accounting for fire -rating and other fire prevention/suppression features; and b The Fire Department has sufficient access between the proposed building(s) and existing building(s) on adjacent lots. The area(s) between any proposed building(s) and the lot line(s) shall be maintained and kept clear by the property owner. 7 Except as provided in Section 6.2.3.1 8 In an Industrial District, the Required Front Yard shall be five (5) feet for canopies over any drive- through facility. 9 In A-80 Districts Multi -family uses shall not exceed a maximum of 20 units per acre on a lot. Where the computation of maximum units results in a fractional number, a fraction above one-half shall be rounded to the next whole number and a fraction of one-half or below shall be rounded down to the whole number. 8 Amending Section 6.5.2 and Section 6.5.7, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 6.5.2 Side yards required by the Intensity Regulations set forth in Section 6.0 of the Zoning Bylaw shall be landscaped. Such side yards shall be planted with a combination of grass, shrubs of appropriate height and shade trees. If there is not an adequate amount of side yard area to landscape, a fence may be allowed as an alternative; provided, however, that chain link fencing shall not be permitted. Ne paFking area eF dFiveway shall be allowed within such-sk4e-yefd-. 6.5.7 Proposed development shall provide tTrees within the front -yard way shall at a minimum rate of one tree per every inteFvals of fifty (50) feet of frontage of the property;pFeyidedhowever, that He tFees shall ` e planted Within fifty (cn) Feetinter-ser-ti-en c..r. t... Trees planting locations shall be planted twe and a half (21A ) �eet behind the sidewalk ef six (6) feet behind the geReF line and a" '-ays v -R -Ain the right ef way. The lecation ef all the _p_...._ trees must be reviewed by the Tree Warden on site and approved prior to installation. Alternatively, a payment -in -lieu of providing front -yard trees as required above, into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the placement of trees that shade and provide to the pedestrian realm, at a rate of $750 (in 2024 dollars; indexed to inflation for years beyond 2024) per required tree may be provided. 9 Amending Section 9.0, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center 9.0 PARKING November 14, 2024 err -street rarKln ana Loaain ana unioaain _rte uirements: Principal Use Minimum Number of Off -Street Minimum Number of Off -Street Parking Spaces Required Loading and Unloading Spaces _ Re uired Ada tmeflt Multi- One and one-half spaces for each One space for each twenty (20) Fetal family Dwelling dwelling unit. units. 10 Amending Section 10.5.5.1 by deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5 Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) 10.5.5.1 Allowed Uses The following uses shall be permitted as -of -right in the DSGD upon Plan Approval pursuant to the provisions of this article: 1 Multi -family Residential 2 Office * 3 Retail * 4 Restaurant 5 Institutional 6 Consumer Service * Only as part of a Mixed -Use Development; see Section 10.5.7 below In addition to the allowed uses listed above, the following uses are permitted as -of -right for Development Projects within the DSGD subject to the requirements of this Article. 7 Open Space $8 Parking accessory to any of the above permitted uses, including surface, garage -under, and structured parking 99 Accessory uses customarily incidental to any of the above permitted principal uses 11 Amending Section 10.5.6 and Section 10.5.6.1, by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.6 Dimensional and Other Requirements Applications for Plan Approval shall be governed by this Section 10.5 and the Design Standards for the Downtown Smart Growth District. Building Type Mixed -Use with Commercial 1st Floor Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (Gross Floor Area / Lot Size) 2.8 Minimum Lot Frontage Maximum Lot Coverage Minimum Open Minimum Lot Area Number of Buildings per lot Maximum Building Fronta Minimum Front Setbackl Maximum Front Setbackl Other Mixed -Use or Residential Only 2.4 50 feet N/A 5% 6,000 SF N/A 300 feet 58 feet 10 feet SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center Building Type Minimum Side / Rear Setback2 abutting a Residential Zone Minimum Side / Rear Setback2 in DSGD or abutting Business - B Total minimum setback from one or more lot lines (any combination of front, rear, or sides), inclusive of a 15' setback when directly abutting a lot containing a single-family, 2 - family or 3 -family dwelling, either within or outside of the District. Interior Setback (between buildings on same lot November 14, 2024 Mixed -Use with Other Mixed -Use Commercial 1st or Residential Floor Only 15 feet 0 feet 30 feet 15 feet 1 See 7.1.1 of the Design Standards for front fagade setback requirements 2 See 7.1.2 of the Design Standards for building step -back requirements Setbacks: Where projects are within a Transitional Area (as defined in this Bylaw and in the Design Guidelines), setbacks may be further increased by the AA to no greater than 30 feet upon a finding based on the project's massing, scale, or architectural design, that the project fails to be compatible with the character of nearby residential buildings. Step -backs: Where projects are within a Transitional Area (as defined in this Bylaw and in the Design Guidelines), step -back requirements may be further increased by the AA to no greater than 25 feet upon a finding based on the project's massing, scale, or architectural design, that the project fails to be compatible with the character of nearby residential buildings. 10.5.6.1 Residential Density Allowances The following residential densities shall be allowed on all lots and within all buildings within the DSGD pursuant to the requirements of this Section 10.5: Multifamily Residential 28 35 Units per acre a The Approving Authority may provide a waiver as specified in Section10.5.12 to allow a density in excess of that stated above. b The Approving Authority may provide a waiver as specified in Section 10.5.12 to promote the renovation or adaptive reuse of existing buildings. 12 Amending Section 10.5.7 by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.7 Mixed -Use Development Development Projects may include a portion not to exceed 50% of the total Gross Floor Area to be used for non-residential uses including Office, Retail, Restaurant, Service or Institutional Uses; provided that Office or Institutional uses may not utilize more than 33% of the total commercial Gross Floor Area. A minimum of 12.5 10% of the Development Project's total Gross Floor Area shall be dedicated to commercial use, the calculation for which may include any private outdoor space that is also dedicated to commercial use. 13 Amending Section 10.5.8.1 by deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.8.1 Off -Street Parking Retail stores, offices and consumer service establishments located within three hundred (300) feet of a public off-street parking facility shall be exempt from off-street parking requirements. In all other cases, off-street parking shall be provided to meet the following minimum requirements: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Retail or Restaurant............................................................................... 2 spaces Office and Institutional............................................2 spaces per 1,000 square feet Residential Units .................................1.25 spaces per unit _ _ i. cn .-....-s.-...- ...-.� ....;t Residential Units fgreateF th OFA) .......... ..... .. ....... ........... Other Non -Residential, less than 2,000 square feet .................................... 0 spaces Other Non -Residential, 2,000 square feet or more ................................................. .............1 space per 2,000 square feet leasable space in excess of 2,000 square feet As indicated above, off-street parking is not required for Other Non- Residential uses in the district unless such use exceeds 2,000 square feet of net floor area. 14 Amending Section 10.5.12.1 by inserting text shown in bold and italicized text and deleting text identified with strikethroughs, as follows: 10.5.12.1 Tiered Schedule for Density Waiver Requests Applicants specifically seeking a waiver for density in excess of 20 units per acre shall adhere to the following guidelines: 1 All projects shall achieve high performance building design that exceeds minimum energy code baseline and is designed to the LEED Certified standard, Passive House standard, Net Zero, or equivalent rating system; that increases energy efficiency and minimizes utility and maintenance costs to end users; and that provides for building resiliency to adopt future technologies and sustainable strategies as they become available; 2 For the purposes of determining project density and Payment In Lieu of Open Space, fractional numbers shall always be rounded to the next highest integer; 3 Tiered requirements are intended to apply to the entirety of a project, not just the portion within that tiered density; 4 Compliance with the tiered schedule below in and of itself does not guarantee the waiver will be granted; CPDC will maintain their right to consider the waiver request in the context of the whole proposal and in consideration of its impacts to the Downtown Smart Growth District. However, a request for a waiver for density in excess of 2$ 35 units per acre shall be considered more favorably, up to a maximum of 50 units per acre, if providing, cumulatively, the following: Tier 1-2: -36-40 units per acre Tier 1-2 requirements are as follows (provide at, least one additional from a eategefy a Open Space: Open Space shall be provided: i. on-site, comprising 10% of the lot area; at least 50% of which is provided at - grade and is publicly accessible; or ii. indirectly, as a Payment In Lieu of providing Open Space as required above, SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the acquisition of land for open space purposes and /or the creation or improvement of pathways, trails and other open space amenities, at a rate of $75 (in 2022 dollars indexed to inflation), per square foot of offset open space. b Commercial: Commercial tenant space that is not less than 15% of the total Gross Floor Area of the building; or c Parking: Additional parking at a rate of 1 space per 1,000 gross square feet of commercial space; d Historic: The preservation or rehabilitation of historic properties or other buildings considered significant to the Town. Tier 2 -ac 41 to 50 units Rer acre Tier 3 requirements are as follows (provide at least one additional from a category not chosen under Tier 1eF TieFz): a open Space: Open Space shall be provided: i. on-site, in a total amount equivalent to 15% of the lot area, at least 50% of which is provided at -grade and is publicly accessible; or ii. indirectly, as a Payment In Lieu of providing Open Space as required above, into a fund established by the Town of Reading for the acquisition of land for open space purposes and/or the creation or improvement of pathways, trails and other open space amenities, at a rate of $75 (in 2022 dollars indexed to inflation), per square foot of offset open space. b Commercial: Commercial tenant space that is not less than 25% of the total Gross Floor Area of the building; or c Affordable Units: Deeper or broader affordability with units that are comparable in space, utilities and livability to other units in the development (i.e., units affordable to households earning at or below 50% of Area Median Income, or additional units available to households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income); or d Parking: A demonstrated long-term shared parking initiative that makes efficient use of land and existing parking supply. 15 If Town Meeting approves Zoning Bylaw amendments under Article 16 of this Subsequent Town Meeting and, such amendments are approved by the Attorney General pursuant to G.L. c.40, X32, deleting the existing Appendix C and any Appendix C adopted under Article 16, and inserting, in place thereof, the following: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center APPENDIX C — Zoning Map NORTH 1 £ READING w i i •.� g•� �'WftiO �rS �~ y I `saeF �y 3uPF's t• �i� �Y Fav v _•- • 1�,• �*`•�T�'I°�n E .1 �- *$'eq s i` b Qu \.'PYyt"+�Ni £ 3.56 '}q �' a 5 R w1+ V! 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Legend T.- U^in° ZONING MAP - rLlmae O „AO _Dnpe.ee QPnA 2024 {p,,, r.,.v,elefNewxbrti _ . n.a ewe D raR mra.samueeww.u�+.im eKRmrr�D Orfliel Dnfle� ®llac [ixmONrwr+,�fer. er==r rr.z �pmadm llRRL irr fern) /keby We.• . fuD.HC r--� TOWN OF READING e%wirepeu Ywi�i bi=eV- T,y e:xe ©mow rsaD MASSACHUSETTS NG'e+Re r>t{�YplrflliMRrfelefpr+" r. e..me..,e Presentation given by: 6 John Weston - See Attached November 14, 2024 SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 Background: Article 17 is a series of zoning amendments that would seek to bring the Town of Reading into compliance with Massachusetts General Law Section 3A - otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Act. After nearly two years of public engagement, discussions, workshops, and reports, this article focuses on amendments around the geographies of Reading Commons (West Street), Gazebo Circle, Summit Towers /Terraces (Summer Avenue) and the Downtown District. The proposed amendments seek to extend the existing Apartment -80 Zoning District over Gazebo Circle and the Reading Commons Development. Each site is proposed to allow up to 30 -units -per -acre over 4 - stories. Amendments to the existing dimensional controls (such as setbacks) of the District are necessary for compliance sake. There is also the inclusion of an Affordable Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) section. Map changes include converting the aforementioned areas to the A-80 District title. Section 10.5 of the Zoning Bylaw, Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) 40R Over/ay, is also sought for amendment. The proposal is to increase the by -right density allowances from the existing 20 -units -per -acre to 35 -units -per -acre. A total of nine 40R projects have been approved, just one being under the 35 -units - per -acre. This is sought to help facilitate development without overreaching on past approvals. Other amendments include adding a minimum Open Space requirement, adjusting parking from a per -bedroom rate to a per-unit rate (1.5 parking spaces per unit proposed) and amendments to the Density Tier Schedule to reflect the new allowances. There are no map changes associated with the Downtown 40R District. This proposal has been vetted to achieve the minimum compliance requirements of Reading's MBTA Communities obligations Finance Committee Report: No Report Bylaw Committee Report: No Report Community Planning and Development Commission Report - given by Heather Clish: At their October 7, 2024 meeting, Community Planning and Development Commission voted 4-0-0 to bring this article to Town Meeting Motion made by Heather Clish, Precinct to amend as follows 10.5.12.1 Tiered Schedule for Density Waiver Requests Applicants specifically seeking a waiver for density in excess of 2-9 35 units per acre shall adhere to the following guidelines: Motion Carried Motion made by John Arena, Precent 1 for a Roll Call Vote of both Articles 16 and 17 Motion Carried Motion made by Linda Snow Dockser, Precinct 1 to amend as follows: SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School November 14, 2024 Performing Arts Center 5.7.3.1 Apartment -80 Zoning District Affordable Units shall be required in Multi -family projects located in the A-80 Districts, as follows: • Twelve and One -Half percent (12.5%) of all Dwelling Units constructed in a project of thi-teen (13) ten (10) or more units shall be Affordable Units, whether rental or ownership units. This shall apply to any new construction and to projects involving the substantial rehabilitation, expansion, reconstruction or conversion of existing structures that increases number of residential units on the lot to 13 or more units. No project may be divided or phased to avoid this requirement. Motion Withdrawn After some discussion a Roll Call vote was taken See Table at end of this document for Roll Call Vote for both Article 16 and 17 Motion Carried as Amended Motion made by John J Areana, Precinct 1 to adjourn sine die the 2024 Subsequent Town Meeting at 11:27 PM with 164 Town Meeting Members in attendance. Motion Carried 1 Grace Lynn Arena 26 Francis Drive N N STM STM N Y 1 Antonio Aufiero 36 Rustic Lane Article 16 Article 17 P Name Address Roll Call Roll Call 1 Heather E Bramante 406 Haverhill Street N Y Vote Vote 1 Grace Lynn Arena 26 Francis Drive N N 1 John J Arena 26 Francis Drive N Y 1 Antonio Aufiero 36 Rustic Lane N Y 1 Rebecca L Bailey 17 Forest Glen Road Y Y 1 Roy A Benjamin Jr 105 Colonial Drive Y Y 1 Heather E Bramante 406 Haverhill Street N Y 1 Salvatore Bramante 406 Haverhill Street N Y 1 Philip H Clarke 536 Haverhill Street A A 1 Emily Di Re 6 Lawrence Road Y Y 1 Linda Snow Dockser 110 Beaver Road Y Y 1 Mark L Dockser 110 Beaver Road Y Y 1 Nancy Anne Docktor 371 Pearl Street Y Y 1 W Megan Fidler -Carey 64 Charles Street A A 1 Andrew J Fotino 1117 Main Street N N 1 Diana L Halsey 75 Beaver Road N Y 1 John R Halsey 75 Beaver Road N Y 1 Deborah D Hattery 113 Eastway N Y 1 Sarah EG Littlefield 2 Audubon Road Y Y 1 Sheila M Mulroy 107 Eastway N Y 1 Carla J Nazzaro 64 Lawrence Road N Y SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 J. Faufa J Ferry 4u Lieaver Koaa Y Y STM STM P Name Address Article 16 Article 17 34 Boswell Road N Y 2 Howard D Cohen Roll Call Roll Call 2 Margaret E Connors 1 Charles Street N Y Vote Vote J. Faufa J Ferry 4u Lieaver Koaa Y Y 1 David W Pinette 22 Colonial Drive N Y 1 Karen E Pinette 22 Colonial Drive N Y 1 Mark T Zarrow 34 Boswell Road N Y 2 Howard D Cohen 65 Timberneck Drive Y Y 2 Margaret E Connors 1 Charles Street N Y 2 David A Craven 22 Beech Street N Y 2 Susan S Craven 22 Beech Street A A 2 Vanessa Curry 74 Haverhill Street N Y 2 Anthony DArezzo 130 John Street Y Y 2 Christine Lorranine Ford 195 Salem Street Y Y 2 David A Gentile 72 Azalea Circle A A 2 Andrew John Gregory 111 Pleasant Street A A 2 Tara Jean Gregory 111 Pleasant Street Y N 2 Denise M Iozzo 30 Johanna Drive A A 2 Karen T Janowski 30 Azalea Circle N Y 2 Carolyn L Johnson 18 Thorndike Street Y Y 2 Kenneth Johnson 18 Thorndike Street Y Y 2 Nicole M Lamson 88 Timberneck Drive Y Y 2 Jessica Lynn Noble -Gibbs 97 Pleasant Street Y Y 2 John Parsons 3 C Street A A 2 Simone R Payment 8 B Street Y Y 2 John A Sasso 66 Richards Road N N 2 Emily K Sisson 92 John Street Y Y 2 Michael A Storti 8 Winter Street N N 2 Nancy Tawadros 31 Libby Avenue N Y 2 Mark Salvatore Ventura 142 Belmont Street N Y 2 Laura Faye Wilson 24 Bay State Road Y Y 3 Eric John Bergstrom 29 Sturges Road N N 3 John D Breslin 99 Curtis Street N N 3 Douglas A Bruce 67 John Street N Y 3 Sheila M Bruce 67 John Street N Y 3 Ellen C Childress 105 Green Street N Y 3 Jason FC Clarke 342 Ash Street Y Y 3 Philip R Dardeno 36 Augustus Court A A 3 Daniel J Dewar 519 Main Street N N 3 Emily R Eagleston 51 Cross Street N Y 3 Richard W Eagleston Jr 51 Cross Street N Y 3 Laura M Fusco 68 Haystack Road N Y 3 Mark S Giardina 103 Village Street N Y 3 Tara Anne Giardina 103 Villiage Street N Y 3 Rachel D Hitch 45 Bear Hill Road A A 3 Maureen M Hurley 274 Ash Street N Y 3 Amy James 46 Sturges Road A A 3 Amy Lynn Sane 84 Cross Street N Y 3 Joseph J Sarofeen 77 Haystack Road N Y 3 Michael J Shimansky 67 Old Farm Road N Y 3 Frank Touserkani 21 George Street N Y 3 Mary E Touserkani 21 George Street N Y SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 2F- Marlena Bita 18 Strawberry Hill Lane Y Y STM STM N N 4 Michael Neely Coltman 18 Milton Road Article 16 Article 17 P Name Address Roll Call Roll Call 4 Christoper Scott Feudo 174 Prescott Street A A Vote Vote 2F- Marlena Bita 18 Strawberry Hill Lane Y Y 4 Sarah H Brukilacchio 48 Maple Ridge Road N N 4 Michael Neely Coltman 18 Milton Road Y Y 4 Ann M Cruickshank 32 Copeland Avenue N Y 4 Patrick J Drummey 20 California Road N Y 4 Christoper Scott Feudo 174 Prescott Street A A 4 Keri D Fox 29 Avalon Road Y Y 4 Eric J Gaffen 15 Hemlock Road Y Y 4 Erin E Gaffen 15 Hemlock Road Y Y 4 Thomas D Grant 15 Lothrop Road Y Y 4 Jenifer Cummings Hillery 27 Hillcrest Road Y Y 4 Jeffrey P Jadul 112 Pine Ridge Road N Y 4 Emily G James 10 Pine Ridge Road Y Y 4 John Donato Masciarelli 87 Howard Street A A 4 Marianne M Mclaughlin-Downing 13 Heather Drive N Y 4 Lindsey S Monahan 25 Maple Ridge Road Y Y 4 Mary Christine Kwiatek Paxton 80 Red Gate Lane Y Y 4 Christian Cappy Popp 11 Pine Ridge Road Y Y 4 Annika MW Scanlon 3 Copeland Avenue Y Y 4 Elizabeth C Shurland 319 Summer Avenue A A 4 Nancy J Twomey 23 California Road Y Y 4 Karin Elizabeth Whitlam 7 Gilmore Avenue Y Y 4 Heidi M Wise 181 South Street A A 4 Thomas F Wise 181 South Street A A 5 Vanessa I Alvarado 28 Mt Vernon Street Y Y 5 Carlo A Bacci 494 Main Street N N 5 Jonathan E Barnes 41 Pratt Street N Y 5 Jared P Belliveau 11 Grand Street N N 5 Angela F Binda 10 Orchard Park Drive N Y 5 Adam Denhard 77 Mount Vernon Street Y Y 5 Jeffrey Barringer Dietz 10 Orchard Park Drive N Y 5 Crystal W Hodson 4 Kingston Street N Y 5 Helena Marie Johnson 21 Orchard Park Drive Y Y 5 Anne DJ Landry 15 Center Avenue Y Y 5 Sherilla A Lestrade 22 Gould Street 3004 Y Y 5 Christine T Lusk 52 Washington Street N Y 5 Eileen A Manning 78 Riverside Drive N Y 5 Philip B Pacino 5 Washington Street 6D N N 5 Mary M Parr 8 Sanborn Street 1011 Y Y 5 Edward J Ross 16 Kensington Avenue A A 5 Julie C Ross 16 Kensington Avenue A A 5 Justin M Scott 28 Mt Vernon Street Y Y 5 Rick Shaffer 67 Woburn Street N N 5 John B Sullivan 8 Sanborn Street 3012 Y Y 5 David A Talbot 75 Linden Street N Y 5 Julie A Talbot 75 Linden Street N Y 5 Neil R Taylor 9 Wenda Street Y Y 5 Nancy J Ziemlak 15 Orchard Park Drive N Y 6 Jesse D Arnold 72 Berkeley Street Y Y SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 b ueoTrrey G beCKWIIn 1I Falmer x1111 Avenue A A STM STM Y Y 6 James E Bonazoli 100 Grove Street Article 16 Article 17 P Name Address Roll Call Roll Call 6 Jessica Ann Franklin 106 Grove Street N Y Vote Vote b ueoTrrey G beCKWIIn 1I Falmer x1111 Avenue A A 6 Barry C Berman 54 Longview Road Y Y 6 James E Bonazoli 100 Grove Street N Y 6 Steven Cool 107 Prospect Street N N 6 Robert A Coulter 91 Arcadia Avenue N Y 6 Jessica Ann Franklin 106 Grove Street N Y 6 Brendan L Gray 28 Johnson Woods Drive N N 6 Ann Elizabeth Gullotti 53 Willow Street N N 6 Shirley Jia 30 Taylor Drive 2012 A A 6 Daniel R Malone 24 Lisa Lane A A 6 Lindsey McCarthy 91 Prospect Street Y Y 6 James Gordon McIntosh 14 Plymouth Road Y Y 6 Etain ODea 526 West Street Y Y 6 John F ONeill 125 Summer Avenue Y Y 6 Mary Ellen ONeill 125 Summer Avenue Y Y 6 Kerri Lynne Perry 307 West Street N N 6 Thomas A Perry 307 West Street N N 6 Anne M Rand 291 Woburn Street A A 6 David John Raucci 117 Arcadia Avenue N N 6 Charles R Robinson 81 Prospect Street N Y 6 David Snow 31 Longview Road Y Y 6 Marianne R Tompkins 83 King Street N Y 6 Drucilla Wood -Beckwith 17 Palmer Hill Avenue A A 7 Carl F Anderson III 74 Whittier Road N Y 7 Airisenne Angle 91 Whittier Road N Y 7 Joy M Beaulieu 73 Grand Street Y Y 7 Joseph C Carnahan 39 Middlesex Avenue Y Y 7 Heather A Clish 51 Deering Street Y Y 7 Geoffrey J Coram 31 Ridge Road Y Y 7 Mark Delaney 26 Beacon Street A A 7 Charles V Donnelly -Moran 32 Vale Road Y Y 7 Kerry Crehan Dunnell 182 Bancroft Avenue A A 7 Travis Barnett Estes 36 Intervale Terrace Y Y 7 Pamela S Goodale 52 Weston Road Y Y 7 Michael P Lacey 9 Beacon Street N N 7 Mark Frederick Logsdon 36 Grand Street Y Y 7 Hillary G Mateev 199 High Street Y Y 7 Jacqueline Renee McCarthy 26 Beacon Street Y Y 7 Gina Beck McCormick 30 Longfellow Road Y Y 7 Ryan C Morgan 26 Lee Street Y Y 7 Stephen C Peacock 39 Longfellow Road Y Y 7 Genady Pilyaysky 3 Harriman Avenue A A 7 Jayna S Stafford 50 Longfellow Road Y Y 7 Jeffrey W Struble 4 Tower Road Y Y 7 John Brendon Sullivan 23 Weston Road Y N 7 Erin E Tierney 103 Hartshorn Street Y Y 7 Carolyn R Whiting 17 Chestnut Road Y Y 8 Allison J Abate 8 Apple Gate Lane N N 8 Shawn M Brandt 231 Franklin Street Y Y SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center November 14, 2024 8 Kendra JG Cooper 20 Covey Hill Road N N STM STM A A 8 Pamela Elizabeth Daskalakis 71 Lilah Lane Article 16 Article 17 P Name Address Roll Call Roll Call 8 Karen Gately Herrick 9 Dividence Road Y Y Vote Vote 8 Kendra JG Cooper 20 Covey Hill Road N N 8 Christopher D Costa 51 Kieran Road A A 8 Pamela Elizabeth Daskalakis 71 Lilah Lane A A 8 Joshua Solomon Goldlust 112 Spruce Road Y Y 8 Lori L Hayes 59 Forest Street N N 8 Karen Gately Herrick 9 Dividence Road Y Y 8 Stephen W Herrick 9 Dividence Road Y Y 8 Derek R Holmes 27 Pasture Road N N 8 Kelly A Holmes 27 Pasture Road N N 8 Eileen Shine Litterio 22 Deborah Drive N N 8 Joseph G McDonagh 47 Deborah Drive Y Y 8 Emily C McNaughton 14 Veide Circle Y Y 8 Todd L Merkle 182 Sanborn Lane N Y 8 Martha E Moore 102 Sanborn Lane Y Y 8 Casey L Moulton 3 Pasture Road N N 8 Melissa L Murphy 97 Van Norden Road N Y 8 Thomas C OConnor 163 Van Norden Road N Y 8 Kevin M Sexton 20 Emerson Street N N 8 Vanessa Silva 34 Deborah Drive N N 8 Alicia F Wiliams 40 Marla Lane N N 8 Sarah A Wilson 147 Van Norden Road N N A true copy Attest: Laura A Gemme, CMC /CMMC Town Clerk