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Home My WebLink About2007-11-15 Subsequent Town Meeting MinutesSUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School November 15, 2007 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:51 p.m., there being a quorum present. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 12 - On motion by Camille W. Anthony, member of the Board of Selectmen, it was moved to accept General Laws Chapter 44, Sections 3-7, inclusive, otherwise known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, by approving a surcharge on real property for the purposes permitted by said Act including the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resources, the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use, and the creation, acquisition, preservation and support of community housing; that the Town determine the amount of such surcharge as 2% on real property as a percentage of the annual real estate tax levy against real property, such surcharge to be imposed on taxes assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2008; and that the Town will accept the following exemptions from the surcharge as set forth in Section 3(e) of the Act : (1) Property owned and occupied as a domicile by a person who would qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the community; (2) The first $100,000 of the taxable value of each parcel of residential real property. ARTICLE 12 - On motion by James E. Bonazoli, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to refer the subject matter of Article 12 to the Board of Selectmen. On motion by Michael F. Slezak, Precinct 6, it was voted to move the question. 2/3 vote requested 85 voted in the affirmative 30 voted in the negative On motion to refer the subject matter of Article 12: Counted vote requested 64 voted in the affirmative 55 voted in the negative Motion to refer to committee carried. ARTICLE 13 - On motion by David Tuttle, Community Planning and Development Commission, it was moved to amend the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Reading as follows: Add Sections 2.2.1.1.1, 2.2.13.1, 2.2.21 and 2.2.23.1 as follows: Warrant AY-ticle 12 Community Preservation Act The CPA is a statewide enabling legislation that allows towns to establish a dedicated fund for three cornn-iunity concerns: , open space <i Tordable housing hi,toric resources (_TA allows Rc iding the opportunity to: t~t~rnir~c its ~~eioritics. j-)Ian for its future, and Warrant Article 12 Community Preservation Act ❑ This locally controlled fund draws revenue fioin 2 sources: • I ocal surcharge on property values S~a~c matching funds } 1 V Warrant Article 12 Community Preservation Act Local funding: Proposed 2% surcharge on real property, I m include two exemptions for: I) the first $100,000 of assessed value of c~Oi taxable parcel of real property, and or low and/or moderate 4 incc~mc scii'orhouseholds. f~ Warrant Article 12 Community Preservation Act State funding: 100% state matching funds have been L«~,li l thle since 2001. A11 re,' enues generated and collected in Reading will receive state matching funds. 2 Warrant Article 12 Community Preservation Acct. ~x ■ Monies collected by Reading and matched by the state, would be placed in a local CPA Fund, - administered by local residents. 10% of the annual revenues of the fund must be u~c for each of the core areas: open space, able housing and historic resources. ->d 1ic rcmainin(, 70% of the annual revenues can c ~tIIOcat ~,d for any combination of the allowed k) r recreation use. t.: Fund Allocation Open Spa J-- istoric Open `Darr, ' I I Iti14111 C. Il~~otii 11 t }t - Opeu Space.: Open Space, ll kioric, Housing, Recreation 3 t 1 E Reading CPA surcharge overview: Proposed surcharge with one exemption' t to the average household in Reading calculated usinb FY2007 values, a 2 percent surcharge, and the $100,000 exemption. Average Assessed Home Value $461,656 Minus $100,000 exemption - $100,000 Equals Net House Value Surcharged = $361,656 Tirnes Municipal Tax Rate (per dollar) x 0.01207 . Fqu._JIs Amount Subject to Surcharge = $4365 Times CPA Surcharge Rate x 2% rnount paid toward CPA Fund $ 87 1OV, lncom1 : (~)r lm1 lijid or moderate income senior households I:~ t~ait7g CPA surcharge overview (continued): the projected amount Reading would raise x.. s' I lie churt hclow shows several scenarios. ~ otc thin 11[csL amounts are just the amount raised.locally. The total would nlor , altar the state match is received each year. t Exemptions 1% 2% 3%a r: Noce $ 454,731 $ 909,462 $ 1,364,193 iv1DO K 3 361,937 $ 723,873 $ 1,085,810 4 Reading CPA projected surcharge z on range of property values and Town revenues Property Value 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 ? "I'l) i3xf $ 1,2075 2,414 3,621 $ 4,828 $ 6,035 Town Raises vvithow $100,000 exem t Exemption- 12 $ 24 $ 36 $ 48 $ 60 s 454,731 3 445,451 5 $ 18 $ 36 $ 54 $ 72 $ 91 S 682,096 S 668,177 24 $ 48 $ 72 $ 97 $ 121 s 909,462 S 890,903 - 36. $ 72 $ 109 $ 145 $ 181 S 1,364,193 S 1,336,352 with $100,000 exempt - $ 12 $ 24 $ 36 $ 48 $ 361,937 S 357,297 - $ 18 $ 36 54 - $ 72 5 542,906 5 s3s,94~ -4 $ 481 1 $ 72 r$ _ 97 $ 723,873 $ 714,594 0 36 $ 72 $ 109 $ 145 1,s t,ossst s 1,071s91 «e Value is $461,656 !ax figur es, using 12,07 as residential tax rate {,1 " ;'i is the basis far the state mat ch ',L._, . ! "ption r Community Preservation Act x} . Local Enactment, Local Control CPA accepted by Town Meeting, then placed on ballot for voter approval. • PA remains in effect for a minimum of five ClIt's from the date of voter approval, a. cl of surcharge (and optional exemptions) can a111~2nded at any regularly scheduled election. [-Cl)cgl the CPA after 5 years,. 5 Community Preservation Act t: Local Enactment, Local Control The Town appoints local citizens to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC would create an action plan based on i rnput they gather from Town Boards and public itlformational meetings. These plans are subject to oc; J comment and approval. > :(T(' I uiids can be appropriated by Town Meeting a~lI'i i organizations who may act quickly ~ircl ~tcqui:~ition; creation, preservation and , rhj~c?t't I' c tI ~pacc. affordable and community °:1 IS MI-I. flisto nc buildings and landscapes. . x Community Preservation Act Considerations F, • Commercial properties are not exempt. • General oblia7ation bonds or notes can be authorized in anticipation of revenues to be raised. ,,,,CPA funds may be used as leverage for matching r?i ( ni es from state and federal grant programs that e,c, i i iv a local match. ~I~cadin,, has adopted the CPA, applications forSelf- 11~ tjid l rh,iT~ Self-Help matching funds through V, (Wid receive significantly higher weight in idcr, ti~~n. S 6 2.2.1.1.1 Accessory Building: A detached single story building the use of which is customarily incidental and subordinate to that of the principal building and which is located on the same lot as that occupied by the principal building. An Accessory Building shall not be used to house people, domestic animals or livestock. Nor shall it be used as an independent commercial enterprise. An Accessory Building located within ten (10) feet of the principal building shall be subject to the dimensional requirements applicable to the principal building. 2.2.13.1 Garage, Detached: A detached single story accessory building serving as storage for personal vehicles or other items belonging to the occupants of the premises that is used for residential purposes. Such building shall be fully enclosed. A detached garage located within ten (10) feet of the principal building shall be subject to the dimensional requirements applicable to the principal building. 2.2.21 Lot Coverage: The percentage of the total lot area covered by principal and accessory buildings (Accessory Building, Detached Garage and/or Carriage House-Stable-Barn). 2.2.23.1 Open Space: The percentage of the total lot area that consists of undisturbed natural vegetation, grasses, landscaping or otherwise naturally permeable materials, and is completely devoid of any building, structure, road, driveway, parking area, walkway, patio, deck, pool, tennis court, basketball court, or other similar pervious and/or impervious materials. Replace the existing Paragraph 5.2.3.5 with: 5.2.3.5 No building shall be located within the required side yard setback except for a detached garage or accessory building for a one or two family dwelling or any other permitted principal use in a Residence District. Such building shall conform to the dimensional requirements of Table 5.2.3.7. Replace the existing Paragraph 5.2.3.6 with: 5.2.3.6 No building shall be located within the required rear yard setback except for a detached garage or accessory building for a one or two family dwelling or any other permitted principal use in a Residence District. Such building shall not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear yard. Such building shall conform to the dimensional requirements of Table 5.2.3.7. Add the following Table: Table 5.2.3.7 Detached Garage Accessory and Accessory Building Dimensional Controls - S-15, S-20 and S-40 Districts Accessory Floor Max. Building Height to Min. Side and Rear Area (square feet) Ridgeline or Highest Point yard (feet) -2- Subsequent Town Meeting November 15, 2007 on Roof (feet) 100 or less 10 3 101 to 300 14 10 301 to 650 .16 15 651 or greater Not Allowed 2/3 voted required 15 voted in the affirmative 95 voted in the negative Motion did not carry. ARTICLE 14 - On motion by James E. Bonazoli; Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to file the following or similar legislation with the Great and General Court: AN ACT RELEASING CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF READING FROM THE OPERATION OF A RESTRICTION ON LAND Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. The Town of Reading, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen, is hereby authorized to release a restriction on land granted to the Town by the United Church Homes of Reading, Inc., purported to be-a conservation restriction pursuant to Section 32 of Chapter 184 but not signed by the Secretary and therefore presumed to be a restriction pursuant to Chapter 23 of Chapter 184, which restriction expires naturally in thirty years but cannot be rerecorded, dated January 24, 1983, and recorded in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds at Book 14938, Book 486, being more particularly described as follows: the parcel of land labeled "Parcel B" (Developed) containing 2.85 acres more or less, as shown on the plan of land entitled "Plan for Conservation Restrictions, Bay State Road, Reading, Mass.", Scale 1" = 40' by R.E. Cameron & Associates, Inc. dated Jan. 25, 1982 recorded in said deeds in Plan Book 1983, Page 259. Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Counted vote requested 107 voted in the affirmative 6 voted in the negative On motion by Jaynes E. Bonazoli, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was moved to adjourn this Subsequent Town Meeting sine die.. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. -3 - Subsequent Town Meeting November 15, 2007 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: Cheryl . Johns To lerk -4- Subsequent Town Meeting November 15, 2007