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Home My WebLink About2007-06-26 Board of Selectmen PacketTown of Reading • Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: June 22, 2007 RE: June 26, 2007 Agenda TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 Id) The Board of Selectmen traditionally reorganizes itself at the last meeting of the fiscal year. The positions to be filled include the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. Traditionally, the Town Manager conducts the election for the Chairman and then the new Chairman will take over at that point in the meeting. 3a) The Board has appointed five members of the nine member Birch Meadow Planning Committee. The Conservation Commission has designated Jamie Maughan as its member and the Recreation Committee has recommended Mary Ann Kozlowski. This will bring the membership to seven. We will still be looking for members from the sports and athletic organizations in the community. We will set up the first meeting of the committee within the next week or so. 3b) The membership on the Council on Aging is complete. Brian Snell has been interviewed and by Tuesday we will have an opinion from Town Counsel in terms of whether there will be any conflict of interest. William Dunham has not been interviewed yet. Either or both of these individuals can be appointed as Associates. 3c) By Charter, the Board of Selectmen can appoint up to five Constables. Traditionally, in Reading there were two Constables. The Board has appointed up to five. There are currently three active Constables. I would not recommend appointing any additional Constables for the Town of Reading. 3d) Long -term members Dick Howard and Jonathan Barnes have decided not to apply for reappointment. There are three Associates on the Commission. Nicholas Safina has applied for full membership and will be present for an interview. There are no other applicants for the full time positions. 4a) Ad hoc Downtown Parking Committee - The ad hoc Task Force to Evaluate Downtown Parking will be making a report to the Board of Selectmen. This is the final report of the committee and as of June 30, 2007 the task force will be dissolved. The task force will be making a presentation to the Board on the 26th 4b) Hearing — Water and Sewer Rates — Your packet includes a memo from the Public Works Director reviewing the recommendations of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee relative to rates. You should be aware that the rates do not include the use of any reserves. The reserves which are shown do not reflect any additions to reserves as a result of the current fiscal year. The use of reserves requires approval by Town Meeting. If the Board chooses not to use reserves, then the rates will be as stated by the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee. If the Board wanted to use some of the reserves, they could establish rates based on use of those reserves and then request the reserves to be appropriated by Town Meeting at the Subsequent Town Meeting. 4c) Policy on Waiver of Hours of Retail Sales — The draft regulations are included in your packet, along with comments from some of the business owners and proprietors who would be affected by the regulations. Once the Board approves the regulations with any amendments, then we will be prepared to establish a process for application and hearing by those who would request the waiver from the Bylaw. 4d) Traffic Rules and Regulations — Indiana Avenue — A small portion of Indiana Avenue north of California is a dead end without a cul -de -sac. The road dead ends into the Joshua Eaton property and this area is a significant walking route for kids from the neighborhood as well as a pick up and drop off area for parents driving their kids to the school. Allowing vehicles to enter that area of Indiana Avenue, without a proper cul -de- sac at the end, and to then have to turn around in driveways and /or back out of the street is a dangerous situation during school. The regulations as proposed are the same that we have on Dividence Road west of Emerson and for exactly the same reason. There is also some suggestion in response to the hearing notice that we should restrict parking on both sides of portions of California and Indiana. While that cannot be done as part of this hearing (it wasn't the subject of the advertisement) the Board can provide direction to staff as to whether or not they want to consider such restrictions. The Parking Traffic and Transportation Task Force unanimously recommends the proposed restrictions on this portion of Indiana Avenue. 4e) Parking Regulations Fox Run Lane — As part of the Wood End Working Group, we established several points of access to the Wood End School to allow traffic to be dispersed in a number of locations. During this summer, the access walkway from the end of Fox Run Drive to the Wood End School will be constructed. This will, therefore, make Fox Run Lane a more attractive pick up and drop off location, although even without the pathway it is being used for this purpose. The Board had previously established no parking regulations on the west side of Fox Run Lane. The Board had not considered or approved regulations on the cul -de -sac. The proposed regulations would not allow parking, standing or stopping on the cul -de -sac of Fox Run Lane, The PTTTF unanimously recommends these restrictions. Once the Board takes action on these restrictions, we will then post all traffic regulations on Fox Run Lane. 4f) Request for Driveway Waiver — 20 Locust Street — When conducting the repaving of Locust Street, the property owner at 20 Locust Street has been informed that his 36 foot driveway is nonconforming and that the Town would establish the 24 foot curb cut. This property is a conforming two family house. Because of topography, the 36 foot wide driveway has been developed to allow four cars to park side by side with direct access to Locust. There is no feasible opportunity for lengthening this driveway to provide for tandem parking. The property owner will come before the Board on Tuesday night and request a waiver to be allowed to retain the 36 foot driveway opening. 4g) Budget Transfers — State law provides that the Board of Selectmen with the approval of the Finance Committee can provide a level of budget transfers between departments. Transfers can be made within departments in a like category i.e. transferring from one salary line item to another line item or transferring from one expense line to another expense line item. We cannot administratively make transfers from salaries to expenses, expenses to salaries or department to department. The Board of Selectmen approval of the Finance Committee may make these transfers. The Finance Committee is meeting on June 27, 2007 to consider these transfers. As you can see from the chart attached, the major transfer needs are Library materials, Public Works expenses for vehicle maintenance, debt service from Barrows School, and employee benefits. There are several sources of revenue available including internal transfers from salaries and wages, rubbish collection, snow and ice, to cover these transfer costs. Additionally, in the enterprise funds, there are adequate funds to transfer to water salary and wages from water expenses. The General Fund transfers in the reserve fund are the exclusive purview of the Finance Committee. The main reason for that transfer is for replacement of the HVAC system at the Library, hopefully for the last time. rQ - Vehicle Anti Idling Policy � (Metu Purpose: To Reduce Vehicle Idling by Municipal Vehicles Background: Vehicle idling gets zero miles per gallon; unnecessary idling wastes fuel and causes pollution. Running an engine at low speed (idling) also causes twice the wear on internal parts compared to driving at regular speeds. The break -even point for shutting off and restarting gasoline engines or leaving it to idle is 10 -30 seconds — from the point of view of both emissions and fuel consumption. Over the last several years, Massachusetts and the Town of Reading have been attempting to lessen pollutants that pose a detriment to the region's air quality. These pollutants include nitrogen oxide, .carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. However, the region is still in a non - attainment status. Massachusetts has enacted an anti - idling law' that prohibits the idling of any vehicle for longer than five minutes. While violation of this law can be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for the first offense, nor more than $500 for each succeeding offense, it is not the purpose of this policy to incur fines. Effective immediately, unless exempted in the contracted vehicle or piece of equipment is to be operator of the vehicle /equipment is to turn -off the more than 30 seconds. Exemptions: following section, no Town owned or idled in a non - emergency situation. The unit when the vehicle will be parked for In the following situations vehicle idling may allow, as needed, but still with a goal of reducing vehicle idling tot. the maximum extent possible: 1. When stopped at traffic signals of other traffic control devices, or when idling in traffic; 2. Emergency vehicles, DPW vehicles, or RMLD vehicles at scenes or job sites where lights, Power -Take- Offs (PTOs), and /or other engine assisted accessories (for which alternate means cannot be made available) are needed to accomplish the mission; 3. Police vehicles working traffic enforcement; 4. Inclement weather situations where the supervisor authorizes the use of the vehicle /equipment heater - defroster for the work crew's comfort according to the guideline listed below: If the outside temperature is below 32 degrees F, engine .use for 5 minute maximum Note: • Operators of vehicle /equipment and supervisors will be judicious in the idling of units at emergency scenes and job sites. If not all the units at the scene /site need to be idling, those units which can be turned off must be turned -off. • Supervisors in each department/division will be responsible for the education in this policy, and in adherence to and enforcement of this idling policy. Adopted by the Town Manager 6 -20 -07 1 Massachusetts Anti - Idling Law: Massachusetts General Law (MGL), Chapter 90, Section 16A, 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulation (CMR), Section 7.11: "No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit the unnecessary operation of the engine of a motor vehicle while said vehicle is stopped for a foreseeable period of time in excess of five minutes. 310 CMR 7.11 shall not apply to: Vehicles being serviced, provided that operation of the engine is essential to the proper repair thereof, or Vehicles engaged in the delivery or acceptance of goods, wares, or merchandise for which engine assisted power is necessary and substitute alternate means cannot be made available or, Vehicles engaged in an operation for which the engine power is necessary for an associated power need other than movement and substitute alternate power means cannot be made available provided that such operation does not cause or contribute to a condition of air pollution. ") and MGL, Chapter 111, Sections 142A —142M Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Feudo, John Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:05 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: FW: Hunt park Trash issue Page I of I - V / c - CGS %.0 As I figured —Dave is working on a plan for his organization at Hunt. We will have to come up with a plan for all the parks, but in the meantime this is a start. I will forward to you once details are in place. From: David Gray [mailto:rybcommish@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:07 PIVI To: Feudo, John Subject: Re: Hunt park John, We had our first meeting last night of our new executive board for the 2007 to 2008 season. There will be new policy with specific consequences for Major League managers at Hunt park. We are working on details. While we are not entirely at fault for Trash at parks, we will be responsible for what is ours. Thank you as always, David 6/20/2007 f , � 71--1 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JUNE 2112007 Ad Hoc Birch Meadow Planning Committee 4 Vacancies Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) James Bonazoli (BOS) Chris Caruso (School Rep) Ben Ream (Resident) Gary Gresh (Resident) Shannon Fratto (Resident) Vacancy (Conservation Commission) Vacancy (Recreation Committee) Vacancy (Sport /Athletic Org.) Vacancy (Sport /Athletic Org.) Candidates Jamie T. Maughan (Conservation Commisson) Mary Ann Kozlowski (Recreation Committee) 341 % Policy Establishing an ad hoe Birch Meadow Planning Committee ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee It is the desire of the Board of Selectmen to reach consensus among all "stakeholders" of the Birch Meadow area on a community vision and master plan for recreation and open space uses, so that the community can enjoy and use this valuable resource. "Birch Meadow is defined as the RMHS school site, the parks and playground surrounding the RMHS site, the Coolidge Middle School site, the so called "Higgins Property" on the northerly and westerly side of Birch Meadow Drive, and the property extending along the Aberjona River to and including town owned property on Grove Street (see map). Therefore, there is hereby created an ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan ' Committee, which shall exist until December 31, 2007, or until such earlier date the Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee may have completed its work. The Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee shall consist of nine (9) residents of Reading for terms expiring December 31, 2007, or such earlier date that may be determined. In selecting the *membership, the Board of Selectmen shall attempt to fill the membership as follows: 1. One member recommended by the Recreation Committee and appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 2. One member recommended by the Conservation Commission and appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 3. Two members from youth sports and/or athletic organizations in Reacting appointed by the Board of Selectmen; 4.- One member of the Board of Selectmen; 5. One representative of the School Department appointed by the Superintendent of Schools; 6. Three residents at large who do not fill the requirements of any of the other categories listed above, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee shall perform the following activities related to developing the Master Plan for Birch, Meadow: 1. Review and understand the scope of the charge to the committee, and develop a suggested work plan and schedule; 2. Review and document the current uses and development of the Birch Meadow area; 3. Solicit input from the community at large as to what uses can/should be included for the area; 4. Reach out to the current users. of Birch Meadow for their comments and input; 5. Reach out to Town Departments and Boards/Committees/Commissions that may be affected by the current or changed uses of Birch Meadow. Particular attention will be given to the Departments responsible for maintaining park facilities, and those responsible for issuing permits for use of these sites; 6. Prepare a preliminary Master Plan on their findings including potential uses and draft drawings by September 30, 2007; 7. Submit the preliminary Master Plan to the Board of Selectmen for their review and comment; 8. Conduct a public hearing on the results of the preliminary Master Plan; 9. With staff, develop a final Master Plan; - 10. Report to the Board of Selectmen and get feedback at key milestones in this process, including prior to the development of the Preliminary Master Plan. Staff and Town Counsel will be assigned to work with the ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee through the Town Manager. The ad hoc Birch Meadow Master Plan Committee will be considered to be part of the Department of Public Works for administrative purposes.. Adopted 5-22-05 3 a,,3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 19 2007 Council on Aging Term: 3 years Appointing Authority, Board of Selectmen Present Member(s) and Term(s) Carol Patterson, Chairman Carole N. Scrima, V. Chr. Margaret Havey Steve Oston Sally M. Hoyt Edwina Kasper Barbara A. Powers Ruth Goldberg Stacy Bertocchi, Secretary Marguerite Bosnian Charles J. McDonald, Jr., (Assoc.) Candidates: William Dunham Brian Snell *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3 P/I' Orig. Term Date EXP. 128 Grove Street (03) 2009, 709 Gazebo Circle (04) 2010 23 Van Norden Road (06) 2009 68 Sturges Road (07) 2010 221 West Street (04) 2010 75 Village Street (98) 2008 25 Belmont Street (00) 2009 11 Bond Street (02) 2008 250 High Street (05) 2008 46 Putnam Road (05) 2009 41 Canterbury Drive (06) 2008 *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment 3 P/I' COUNCIL ON AGING Term Three years Annointina Authorit y Board of Selectmen Number of Members Ten Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year. All members shall be inhabitants of the Town and at least two members shall be over 60 years of age. Meetin_s Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each calendar month at 6:30 p.m. unless a legal holiday when the meeting will be held the following Monday unless otherwise designated. Authority Reading Charter — Adopted March 24, 1986 Purpose The Council on Aging shall have all the powers and duties given to Councils on Aging by the Massachusetts General Laws, by the Reading Home Rule Charter, by Bylaw or by Town Meeting vote. Included are the following: To ascertain needs of residents - 60 and over, to conduct and sponsor programs and disseminate information addressing those needs, to directly assist individuals and to be advocates for the elderly of Reading at the community, State and National levels. '342". Zff,', SEP 13 PM 3: 58 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT :TO BOARDS /COMMITTEES /COMMISSIONS Name: ► )5 (Last) irst) (Middle) Address: r`' r- n —61�w Occupation: O -e v-1 ; Are you a registered voter in Reading? ej Cj Date: G Tel; (Horne)_z ��/c Tel. (Work) (Is this number listed ?) # of years in Reading :_` e -mail address:�j�%�/ijn c� Ri—Ve- ri Z07. Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up 'to four choices) with #1 being your first.priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcoholjobacco and Other Drugs Aquatics AdvisoryBoard Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board -of:Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection' Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning.& Development Comm. Conservation .Commission Constable _Contributory Retirement Board i/Council on AgingaU�►�1 Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves Please outliinne� relevant e�x�p/ejrienc�(g for the ' position( _Economic Development Committee _Finance Committee Historical Commission _Housing Authority _Human Relations Advisory Committee _Land' Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council. . Mystic Valley Eldef. Services Recreation Committee —Recreation Citizens Advisory Board _Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee ._Town Forest Committee Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee _West -Street �Historic District Commission Other MA;n 3-& 3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 19 2007 Constables Term: 3 years I Vacancy Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Candidates: Paolera Della Jr. *Indicates incumbents socking reappointment 3C, / % Orig. Term Present Members) and Terms) Date Exp. Thomas H. Freeman P.O. Box 825 (93) 2009 Sally M. Hoyt 221 West Street (72) 2008 Alan Ulrich 507 Pearl Street (04) 2010 Vacancy 2008 Candidates: Paolera Della Jr. *Indicates incumbents socking reappointment 3C, / % CONSTABLE. Term Three years Appointing Authority Board of Selectmen Number of Members Three current — Selectmen may appoint up to five per Charter. Meetings Not applicable AuthqEik Reading Home Rule Charter — Section 3 -2 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Sections 91A -95 Purpose A Constable who has given bond of not less than $5,000 may service any writ or other process in a personal action in which the damages are laid at a sum not exceeding $1,500 and any process in replevin in which the subject matter does not exceed in value $2,500. In addition, Constables shall serve warrants and processes in criminal cases. They shall serve all warrants and processes directed to them by the Board of Selectmen for notifying Town Meetings or for other purposes. They may serve by copy, attested by them, demands, notices and citations. A Constable, in the execution of a warrant or writ directed to him/her, convey prisoners and property in his/her custody under such process beyond the limits of his/her town, the justice who issued it or to the jail or house of correction in his /her county. If a warrant is issued against a person for an alleged crime committed within any town, any Constable thereof to whom the warrant is directed may apprehend him in any place in the Commonwealth. May 31, 1991 IM7 JUN 12 AN 9: 1 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COABUrWE-S/CQ—M—M-.ESIONS DDate: (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 6,3 T& (Honie)L;;��J� Tel. (Work)_C 7,? (is this number listed. Occupatiow. Tn CL 'D,- k e #of years in Reading: Are ' u a registered voter in Reading? e-mail address:, YO pint a number next. to your preferred position(s)-(up to four choices) -with #1 being YOUT first PT10fitY. (Attach a resume if available.) Animal Control Appeals Committee Aquatics Advisory Board Audit Committee Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees Board of Health Board of Registrars Bylaw Committee —Celebration Committee Cities for Climate Protection Commissioner of Trust Funds Community Planning & Development Comm. Commission _LConstable . Contributory Retirement Board Council on Aging 91119 Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves experience for the pos i P tq 'L -:3 -, . -j J?, We re- WVYKIH�, Z r") o� 00h Economic Development Committee Finance Committee Historical Commission — Housing Authority Human Relations Advisory Committee Land Bank -Committee MIM Advisory Committee Area Planning Council Mystic Valley Elder Services Recreation Committee RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee Town Forest Committee .Water, Sewer. and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee West Street Historic District Commission, West s) sought: /-I 3c3 APPOINTMENTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 19 2007 Community Planning & Development Commission Term: 3 years 2 Vacancies & 3 Associates Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen Orig. Term Present Member(s) and Term(s) Date Exp. John Sasso, Chairman 10 B Street (04) 2008 David B. Tuttle 27 Heather Drive (06) 2008 Richard D. Howard 21 Kiernan Road (86) 2007 Jonathan E. Barnes 41 Pratt Street (90) 2007 Brant F. Ballantyne 52 Blueberry Lane (06) 2009 *George Katsoufis (Associate) 9 Berkeley Street (06) 2007 * *Nicholas Safma (Associate) 221 South Street (06) 2007 Israel Maykut (Associate) 22 Middlesex Ave. (07) 2007 Candidates: Nicholas Safma * * Indicates incumbent seeking reappointment as a full member *Indicates incumbents seeking reappointment '3d, I V COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Term Appointing Authority Three years Board of Selectmen Number of Members Five Members whose terms are so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible shall expire each year . Meetings Twice a month on the second and fourth Monday Authority Reading Charter — Adopted March 24, 1986 Purpose CPDC shall make studies and prepare plans . concerning the resources, 'developmental potential and needs of the Town. CPDC annually reports to the Town giving information regarding the physical condition of the Town and any plans or proposals known to it affecting. the resources, physical development and needs of the Town. CPDC shall have the power to regulate the sub - division of land within the Town by the adoption of rules and regulations governing such development. CPDC shall have all of the power and duties given to Planning Boards, Boards of Survey and Industrial Development Commissions under the Constitution and General Laws of the Commonwealth, and such additional powers and duties as may be authorized by the Charter, by Bylaw or by other Town Meeting vote. 3d� OF I? - Town of Reading tee.. y two 16 Lowell Street r639 INC °¢P� Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager &i.reading.mams TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terns that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that luble , that �tbink- alh a:valiavte Rur an ini er viOn -v, G f You _L ivt a au � . statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re- appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed forin to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do'not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chainnan V) 30 )Q007 " Date 3Q3 9, MEMORANDUM s- �-c TO: Jonathan Barnes 41 Pratt Street Reading, MA 01867 ZM 0 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 5, 2007 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terns that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that luble , that �tbink- alh a:valiavte Rur an ini er viOn -v, G f You _L ivt a au � . statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re- appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed forin to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do'not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chainnan V) 30 )Q007 " Date 3Q3 JONATHAN E. BARNES 41 PRATT STREET READING, MA 01867 (781) 944 -7463 April 30, 2007 Peter I. Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA O1867 Dear Peter: Enclosed please find my completed "Reappointment to CPDC" form. After 17 thoroughly rewarding and fulfilling years of service on the CPDC, I believe the time has come to afford others the opportunity I have enjoyed to serve the CPDC and the Town. It is Reading's good fortune to have both a strong tradition of public participation and volunteerism at its civic core, as well as so many gifted and talented residents willing to volunteer and contribute. This tradition remains strong. My own personal and professional obligations lead me to decline reappointment at this time. I have had many colleagues on the CPDC over the years, all of whom have made my service a pleasure and a privilege. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to the Town of Reading, and I am certain that my successor will only contribute more. Sincerely, Jonathan E. Barnes cc: Board of Selectmen John Sasso, CPDC Chairman enclosure: of Fl,�q� f� h Town of Reading r' 16 Lowell Street 33 JACO 'Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Richard Howard 21 Kiernan Road Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: April 5, 2007 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re- appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chairman Date 3d,-5`4 Page 1 of 1 i //"'°M Hechenbleikner, Peter From: RICHARD HOWARD [rdhoward21 @verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 9:04 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Reappointment to CPDC Hi Peter As you may have heard, I will not be seeking reappointment to the CPDC. After 21 years, I think it's time to make room for others. It has been an honor and a privilege for me to serve the Town of Reading. It's been a lot of fun, too. The things I liked most about serving on the CPDC were the Commissioners and the Town Staff. Over the years, the caliber of those who served on the CPDC and on the staff supporting the Commission has been consistently high. I appreciate how these good folks have shown respect for each other, for the public and for the applicants. The atmosphere at our meetings has always been cordial, cooperative and professional. I'm proud of the things that the CPDC has done over the years and will miss Monday nights at Town Hall. Please pass this e-mail on the Board of Selectmen with my thanks for the confidence they have placed in me by allowing me to serve. All the best, Dick Howard 3d6 6/6/2007 Town of Reading • Lowell Reading, ' 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us MEMORANDUM TO: Nicholas Safina 221 South Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner r DATE: April 5, 2007 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terms that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer fonns. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re-appointed.. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature Date cc: Committee Chairman Name: Safina Nicholas (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: 221 South Street, Reading, MA Occupation: Senior Project Architect Are you a registered voter in Reading? YES Date: May 24, 2007 Tel. (Home) 781 -942 -4761 Tel. (Work) 617- 452 -6511 _ (Is this number listed ?) # of years in Reading:. 13+ safina221 @verizon.net e -mail address: safinanj @cdm.com Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) Advisory Council Against the Misuse and Abuse of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs _Aquatics Advisory Board _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals _Board of Cemetery Trustees _Board of Health _Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Cities for Climate Protection _Commissioner of Trust Funds _ 1 Community Planning & Development Comm. _Conservation Commission _Constable _Contributory Retirement Board _Council on Aging _Cultural Council Custodian of Soldier's & Sailor's Graves _Economic Development Committee Committee _Finance _Historical Commission Authority _Housing _Human Relations Advisory Committee _Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee Area Planning Council c _Metropolitan Valley Elder Services _Mystic _Recreation Committee ° RMLD Citizens Advisory Board and Technology 3 _Telecommunications Advisory Committee Forest Committee _Town _Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee _West Street Historic District Commission Other Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: Currently an Associate member of CPDC; I've learned a great deal during this past year and would continue _ to look to the other members for their vast knowledge while contributing my own experience and sensibilities to the process.— Town Meeting member; Over 19 years professional experience as an architect _ 3d� OF REq�r� Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street 639'1NCOR Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 MEMORANDUM S TO: George Katsoufis 3 9 Berkeley Street Reading, MA 01867 FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner 44 CD DATE: April 5, 2007 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Corrnnittee or Commission will expire on June 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All incumbents for terns that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment. This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted, including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer fonns. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re- appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed fonn to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to cc: Committee Chairman for reappointment. fD to 3d9 OF 4' V Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street j638.114co Reading,. MA 01867 -2685 FAX:. (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager &l.reading.mams MEMORANDUM TO: Israel Maykut 22 Middlesex Avenue Reading, MA 01867 PROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner - DATE: April 5, 2007 TOWN MANAGER (781) 942 -9043 RE: Reappointment to Community Planning & Development Commission (Associate) Our records indicate that your term of office on the above Board, Committee or Commission will expire on rune 30, 2007. The Board of Selectmen's policy provides that: 1. All .incumbents for terns that are expiring will be sent this questionnaire regarding their desire for reappointment, This form must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007, 2. All positions which are vacant or with terms expiring will be posted; including those where the incumbent desires reappointment. 3. Incumbents will not be required to fill out new citizen volunteer forms. The Board requests that all incumbents be available for an interview, or if you are not available, that you submit a written statement outlining your experience and your interest in being re- appointed. Please indicate below whether or not you desire reappointment to this position, and return this signed form to the Town Clerk's Office by May 7, 2007. If we do not hear from you by this date, we will assume that you do not wish to be re- appointed. I wish to be considered for reappointment. I do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Signature cc: Committee Chainnan Date 4 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS Name: W 1"I III MS N'tGhGtt° 6Ld 1(t Date: - Tavie- � �� 2007 (Last) (First) (Middle) 2-00 Address: 3 1 Me, %o rwp.,, A\/e-. Tel. (Home) q 2-440V 'Rc:o�f�l ✓l� M -s-. Tel. (Work) Set (h C, _ (Is this number listed ?) �e-S Occupation: 5 v b,5 ! Vt-e- 7'eachW # of years in Reading: /5' Are you a registered voter in Reading e -mail address: Co vykr-A . Y1 Place a number next to your preferred position(s) (up to four choices) with #1 being your first priority. (Attach a resume if available.) _ Animal Control Appeals Committee _Aquatics Advisory Board _Audit Committee _Board of Appeals Board of Cemetery Trustees !_Board of Health Board of Registrars _Bylaw Committee _Celebration Committee _Cities for Climate Protection _Commissioner of Trust Funds _Community Planning & Development Comm. _Conservation Commission _Constable _Contributory Retirement Board _Council on Aging _Cultural Council Custodian of Soldiers' & Sailors' Graves Economic Development Committee _Finance. Committee _Historical Commission _Housing Authority. _Human Relations Advisory Committee _Land Bank Committee MBTA Advisory Committee _Metropolitan Area Planning Council _Mystic Valley Elder Services Committee 3 _Recreation _RMLD Citizens Advisory Board Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee _Town Forest Committee N Water, Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee _West Street Historic District Commission Other v Please outline relevant experience for the position(s) sought: have, s e- Ve-d.- as 41he_ 151i g n ce- Co rn rni- e e�. 11`a i s v n :fin -the.. t�(2,6 n 0 M i C 7�V CJo,P rW -P-n-F QCO Y-6H - - -PY -14le.- d as 4' I ® rat oo4hs . X h a ye. c1r n j i'vl� , n-� elya- -- i rt -h►e, 1 . I rin Gt C,C�I vl-� s 1Gf "I �.s l '� 1'Dj "� a. C-o m rYl un i c A:h `d vi S 1� I t�S 40 ilrl e— EFCA d 011 L CX� . 1-0&e� 0 e M art -1' COmvn -e�- , have, 5er ✓ack do l e- hC� �. 11M t -�-e _ G-f- �-e_ uv�>'1 0 r ci l�✓l�i •�t� ( a,S- -- - ��e Ye-A- KS. -Plr-G".Se, See_. MICHELE WILLIAMS, CIA, CFE 31 Melbourne Avenue (781) 942 -2610 Home Reading, MA. 01867 (617) 937 -4651 Work SUMMARY: • Experience in public accounting, internal auditing, finance and compliance • Extensive knowledge of internal controls and financial services regulations • Excellent written and oral presentation skills • Strong project management skills EXPERIENCE: September 2006 - Present Substitute Teacher Reading, MA. • Taught grades K -5, empowering students. • Provided a caring learning environment. • Prepared classroom for the next day. July 2002 - September 2006 Investors Bank & Trust Company Boston, MA. Corporate Compliance Officer • Designed and developed a comprehensive formal compliance program including all locations and subsidiaries of the Company. • Implemented a robust Gramm Leach Bliley Act (Privacy Act) program. • Participated in the design and implementation of all corporate compliance training. • Developed excellent rapport with all regulatory bodies including FDIC, FED, SEC, NASD, DOL, and State regulators. Interact with regulators during regulatory examinations, coordinate responses to comments and findings and monitor Company's compliance with recommendations. Primary contact for all regulators. • Implemented a corporate hotline. • Designed regulatory comment tracking and provide reporting to the Board of Directors. • Act as Chair of the Compliance Committee, coordinating meetings, goals and activities of the Committee. • Report compliance issues to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. • Research, review and develop working knowledge of key statutes and regulations. • Act as a consultant on regulatory interpretations and advice on how to implement requirements. • Participate on all key corporate Steering Committees. May 1999 -July 2002 Investors Bank & Trust Company Boston, MA. Audit Director • Established audit function and implemented risk based methodology. • Recruited, hired, and grew the Department from 6 employees to 16 employees. • Ensured timely, accurate and concise audit reports were rendered. • Presented all audit findings to Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. • Developed annual audit plans and a five -year plan. • Designed and implemented recommendation tracking. • Participated in conversions of new business and products, acted as a business consultant. • Promoted solid internal controls throughout the Company. • Sought efficiencies in audit coverage and coordination with external auditors. • Identified root causes and internal control breaks in fraud projects. 3e-2' MICHELE WILLIAMS, CIA, CFE Page 2 June 1997 -May 1999 Fleet Financial Group Boston, MA. Vice President, Senior Financial Manager • Provided financial analysis & financial consulting to the Private Clients Group & the Retirement Plan Services Divisions. • Managed a team of analysts including career development, reviews, and workflow management • Actively recruited, hired and trained staff. • Directed strategic and budget planning processes. • Prepared variance to plan analyses and made recommendations to senior management on ways to increase revenues and decrease expenses. June 1988 -June 1997 Fleet Financial Group (Bank of America) Boston, MA. Vice President, Audit Manager • Reported to the Director of Audit. Responsible for the administration and operation of the Boston Audit Department. Managed financial and operational audits involving billions of dollars and interaction with all levels of management. • Devised annual audit plan, monitored adherence to plan and scheduled audits. • Recruited, trained, and managed up to 30 staff. • Participated in due diligence reviews and acquisitions. • Identified income opportunities and cost savings. • Acted as a consultant and business partner in system conversions. • Provided accurate and constructive reporting to management. • Developed early warning systems. • Coordinated with regulators and external auditors. Aug. 1984 -June 1988 Coopers & Lybrand (Price Waterhouse Coopers) Boston, MA. Supervisor o Managed diversified client base ranging from start up companies to multinational firms. • Performed audits of financial services, high technology businesses, manufacturers, universities, and nonprofit organizations. • Involved in an initial public offering and a bankruptcy case. • Planned engagements and reviewed work performed. • Issued financial statements and composed management letters. • Supervised up to 6 staff on each engagement. EDUCATION: F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, Wellesley, MA. Master in Business Administration May 1999 Entrepreneurial and International focus Boston College, Chesnut Hill, Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Sociology January 1982 to May1984 Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine Liberal Arts, September 1980 to December 1981 CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Internal Auditor Certified Fraud Examiner Certified Competent Toastmaster 3e3 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Finance Committee of the Town of Reading, Financial Women's Association, Finance Committee of Teen Voices, Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Institute of Internal Auditors, Fleet's Mentor Program, Volunteer Accounting Assistance Program, Team Fleet, Corporate Volunteer Council, and Bank Administration Institute. Policy establishing an "ad hoc Task Force to evaluate Downtown Parking" (Task Force) There is hereby established a seven (7) member ad hoc Task Force to evaluate Downtown Parking (Task Force), and to report to the Board of Selectmen on, their recommendations. The terms of the ad hoc committee shall expire on June 30, 2007, unless extended by the Board of Selectmen. In selecting the Committee membership of 7 members, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint all members and shall attempt to fill the positions as follows: 0 1 member of the Community Plamning and Development Commission s 1 member of the Economic Development Corm-nittee e 2 residents of the residential neighborhoods abutting Reading's Downtown e 2 business persons who own /operate businesses and/or own. business property in Downtown; and or a representative of the Chamber of Commerce e 1 other resident of the Town who does not meet the standards of the positions outlined above The Task Force shall, at a mininnim, perform the following: 1. Develop a work plan and schedule, including key .decision points by the Board of Selectmen, for accomplishing its Mission, and review it with the Board of Selectmen; 2. Become thoroughly familiar with the Master Plan, Zoning, and other regulations as they-impact Reading's Downtown and the need for parking; 3. Review past economic development and parking studies done for Reading's Downtown; 4. Determine within industry standards, the requirement for parking spaces in Downtown, broken down by employee parking and customer parking, and broken down by area of Downtown as appropriate; Evaluate alternatives to parking such as increased pedestrian access, bicycle use, and use of mass transit; If changes occur in the hours of business operation (evening hours for retail businesses for example), how wouold that impact the demand for parking; 5. Evaluate the gap in required parking vs existing public and private parking supply; 6. Explore options for meeting any deficiencies in parking in Downtown, including number of spaces, location, method of ownership (private vs. municipal), type of parking (surface, structure), and methods of financing needed parking; 7. Evaluate current and alternative parking plans and their impact on neighborhoods surrounding downtown; 8. Provide interim report(s) on the work of the Task Force to the Board of Selectmen; 9. Provide a final report to the Board of Selectmen. Staff will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. The ad hoc Task Force to evaluate Doivntown Parking will be considered to be part of the Department of Community Services for Achninistrative purposes. The services of the Town Planner, Town Counsel, and other expertise will be available through the Town Manager. The ad hoc committee will make an interim report to the Board of Selectmen no later than October 30, 2006, and a final report to the Board of Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007, except as the Board of Selectmen may extend that date: Adopted 5 -16 -06 Llal1 MG WAI ~ q 6� 2" TABLE 0FCONTENTS � � 1 '—'--------''----'''—'''''—''----''--'----'—'--'—'---- t1 EorAauoomsmrop THE DOWNTOWN PAxx�oTASK FORCE ---..------------------ 3 12 MEMBERS ................................................................................................................................... —^ 1.3 MISSION or THE DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE ............................................................................. a 1.4 MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................ ----.— 2 ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 SrAxExoLocxo------------------------------------------. 4 22 DEMAND AND SUPPLY ....................................... .............. ... ..... ................. -----------~ 2�3 Com�r�snsouun---------------------------------------' 0 2.4 RESIDENTIAL GROWTH /w DOWNTOWN ................................................................................................. ' 25 PRICING .................... ..................................................................................................... ....... ..... ' 3 STRUCTURED PARKmK�..----.----..--.---------.--------'—'--'------- � 31 � GENERAL xoaumpnowo:---------------------------------`— . o ---' 3.2 FINANCING ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................... .... o 4 PARKING MANAGEMENT AND SHARED PARKING ................................................................................... w 4.1 PARKING MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................. _^ 4.2 PAnmwoZowmoRsoumswswre--------------------------'-------. 3 43 SHARED PAnmwe-----------------------------------------.9 4— Exmn�oRseumuowomvoDnmwxwcso-----------------------------�1O �� 4.5 PuauoPxnx�u----------------------------------------. 1O 4.6 PRIVATE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS ................................................................................................. . 1O 4.7 LAND USES EVIDENCING SUCCESS WITH SHARED PARKING ARRANGEMENTS: ............................................ 1O 4.8 SHARED pAxx�aoppooruwmea---------------------------------. 1O 5 PUBLK� SHUTTLE ---'-----.-------.----.----'.—.----------------. 11 5.1 BROAD CONCEPT ....................................... ....................... ............... ----------...... — 11 52 WHAT OTHER TOWNS ARE DOING ........................................................................ ........ ------- 11 5.3 FURTHER STUDY FOR psAa�mr,---------_-----------------------.� 12 6 ALTERNAT�/EPARKING -----.-----.---------.------.--------.. 1� 0.1 YYxmor*sxrowwaxneoo�e--------^------------------------- 12 02 THE RESIDENT EMPLOYEE PARKING /wnowomrswo,-------------------------. 12 7 ZONING AND REGVLAT|oms.-----------..^---------.----------.----.-- 13 7.1 Fom�sneruo,wr*sBUG-�omrmcr------------------------------ 13 � 7�2 Funr*snnruov/wrns�Uox�mcr—.------------------------------ 10 8 EMPLOYER FUNDED SATELLITE EMPLOYEE PARKING PLAN ............................................................... 14 8.1 BROAD CONCEPT 14 � O2POTENTIAL ............................................................................................................... 14 — O3 Fmo�cxxuswo� os�snm�srxsLoomIowoFxuxTsLursLo�------------------' 14 � 84 ewp�o�cmnropxnnopm�/w�oxom�unsp��mwepnoon�w 15 8�oowocxx��swozesn�wor*s --� VR|DEgHARING.----..—.--------.-------.-----____.._._____________ 15 9.1 BROAD 15 92 Rs�svxwnsr000�wro�wme�omo-------------------------------' 15 � 9.3 |woswnvEo-------------------------------------------- 1� 9.4 0owu�wrvco------------------------------------------ 10 S.5 PAmIo/pv�wo EMPLOYERS ------------------------------------. 1O 1VRECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................. ---.... 1V 1O.1 Dmv��o+woxxoxr�oouscr/ow----------------------_---------- 17 1O2 Neepxnmwapouce�--------------------------------------. 17 10O Srnuorunsop�nmwooxn�os----------------------------------. 17 � 10/4 SHARED PARKING /wnmrws-----------------------------------' 17 10�5 Dc�snmwsr*��oom�owo��oxreunss�p�ovsspxnxma�or------------------� 18 1O.O R:osax�nwo/wmm�ws-------------------------------------- 18 APPENDIX A: DOWNTOWN BLOCK DATA SHEETS ........................................................................................ ... APPENDIX B: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARKING SURVEY ....................................................................... ... APPENDIX C: CALIBRATED CHAMBER SURVEY ............................................................................................ ... APPENDIX D: EMPLOYER SURVEY ByTHIS COMMITTEE ............................................................................. ... Final June Downtown 2 ` ` Parking 0,3 —K v 1.1 Establishment mf the Downtown Parking Task Force Policy establishing an "ad honTaokFonceboeva(ueteDownbownPoddnO":Theneinhereby*otabUnhnd (Force a seven 7 member ad hoc Task Foe to evaluate Downtown Parking, and to report to the Board nf Selectmen `'on their recommendations. The terms of the ad hoc committee shall expire on Juno 30. 2OO7. unless extended by the Board nfSelectmen. In selecting the Committee membership of 7 members, the Board of Gnleobnon shall appoint all members and shall attempt to fill the positions aofollows: ~ 1 member of the Community Planning and Development Commission * 1 member nf the Economic Development Committee * 2 residents of the residential neighborhoods abutting Reading's Downtown w 2 business persons who own/operate businesses and/or own business property in Downtown; and nra representative of the Chamber ofCommerce n 1 other resident of the Town who does not meet the standards of the positions outlined above The Task Force shall, atominimum, perform the following: * Develop work plan and schedule, including key decision points by the Board of Selectmen, for accomplishing its Mission, and review it with the Board ofSelectmen; ° Review past economic development and parking studies done*for Reading's Downtown; ° Determine within industry standards, the requirement for parking epoonu in Dmwntown, broken down by employee parking and customer porNng, and broken down by area of Downtown as appropriate; Evaluate alternatives io parking such as increased pedestrian accooa, bicycle use, and use nf mass transit; |f changes occur in the hours of business operation (evening hours for retail businesses for example), how would that impact the demand for parking; ^ Evaluate the gap in required parking vs. existing public and private parking supply; w Explore options for meeting any deficiencies in parking in Downtown, including number of spaces, |ooution, method of ownership (private vs. munioipa|), h/pa of perking (ourfooe, etruotune), and methods offinanoing needed parking; ° Evaluate current and alternative parking plans and their impact on neighborhoods eurnounding downtown; * Provide interim report(s) on the work of the Task Force to the Board of Selectmen; ° Provide o final report to the Board ofSelectmen. Staff. will be assigned by the Town Manager to work with the Committee. The ad hoc Task Force to evaluate Downtown Porkin mdUbe considered �bopa�of�eDepo�me�nfCommunUySem�e f� Administrative purposes. ~eoonvioouofthoTnwnP|anner,TownCounne|.andotheronperUoewiUbe available through the Town Manager, The ad hoc committee will make an interim report io the Board of Selectmen no later than October 30. 2008, and a final report to the Board of Selectmen no later than June 30, 2007, except as the Board of Selectmen may extend that.date. Adopted 5-16-06. 1.2 Members Chairman: Gil Rodrigues Vice Chairman: Jack Russell UEO[1 Members: Ju|ieThudow George Rio Tom Quintal George Katooufie(CPDC) David Talbot Town support: Peter Haohenb)aiknmr. Town Manager 1.3 Mission of, the Downtown Parking Task Force Evaluate the current and projected parking supply and demand in the downtown area by first, identifying the groups of involved parties and their challenges, issues and concerns. Then, develop various options Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June JOO7 3 , '� ~� to address these challenges, issues and concerns with sensitivity -and balance to perspectives of all including quality of life and economic climate in the town. Finally, analyze each option and determine recommendations, and present complete findings and recommendations to the BQS. 1.4 Meetings Throughout its tenure, the committee conducted 11 meetings aimed to establish parking demand, investigate potential actions and provide the opportunity for public comments. A large portion of the meetings was held in work - session format with a colorful exchange of ideas, opinions and directions. This allowed the committee to proceed to the next step: prepare a report of recommendations for changes and for initiatives to serve as a guideline for other town entities to adopt and turn into reality. 2 ANALYSIS 2.1 Stakeholders One of the first tasks undertaken by the task force was to identify those parties with interest / involvement in downtown parking. These are referred to as the involved parties or as the stakeholders. Seven stakeholder groups were identified including residents near downtown, residents not near downtown, downtown business employees, downtown business customers, nonprofit groups, rail commuters, and town parking enforcement. The task force discussed parking priorities and concerns informally with each of the stakeholder groups. As might be expected, group priorities and concerns are in some cases in conflict with those of one or more other groups. For example, employees would like to park on residential streets near their place of employment, but all day parking in front of their homes is not welcomed some impacted residents, A similar issue arises between rail commuters and downtown residents. Balancing the needs and concerns of the seven stakeholder groups is complex and challenging. In brief, the task force's understanding of the priorities and concerns of the stakeholders are as follows: 1. Residents near downtown. All day parking by employees and commuters (called spillover parking) is a cause of concern for many residents near downtown. Some however voiced support of all day parking as an alternative to development of new parking lots or parking 4 Final Report, June 2007 Downtown Parking Task Force t structures. Common issues noted include: blocking access (to driveways), cause parking shortage/issues for residents & guests, degradeneiQhbodhuod/rouidenUa|choraoter.caune safety / services concerns (for example plow access, emergency vehicle access), and reduced property values concerns. 3^ Residents who do not live near downtown. Some i d regarding availability of parking in the downtown during heavy use periods. Significant concerns were expressed regarding shortage of commuter parking for rail commuting in the depot area. -' Downtown business erngloyees. Lack of nearby parking for themselves and their employees is a critical problem for downtown businesses., The recent change to 2 hour parking regulations has exacerbated an already difficult situation. The task force heard comments from existing and potential downtown businesses that cited lack of employee parking as a major deterrent in their deliberations regarding locating in downtown Reading. 4. Downtown business customers. Although some shortages of parking for customers remain during certain business hours, the recent 2 hour parking regulation change has had a positive effect on customer parking. 5. Nonprofit groups. The American Legion and VFW both have experienced parking shortages for their membership. Brendan Hoyt, Treasurer of the American Legion reported to the task force that this is o significant issue. Since many members are disabled, nearby parking is required. G. Rail commuters. The commuter rail station in Reading iootremendous asset. |t unfortunately io also cause of many parking issues. The MBTA provides 113 paid parking spots and the town pruvidea131n*eidentaUukerepotoatthedepot.yedtheoeareinoufOcienthoeaUofythedemond. Rail commuters, particularly residents of. Reading are frustrated by the lack of parking. Spillover parking into the neighborhoods, as noted above, is cause of concern to many neighboring residents. 7. Enforcement. Although the task force did not receive direct input from town parking enforcement, itio understood that regulation consistency ioapriority. 2.2 Demand and supply Employee Parking Demand A Parking sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce was established in March 2006 due to area business demands for both customer and employee parking. A Physical Survey of 116 businesses was performed. The street boundaries for the survey were Woburn Street to the North, Washington Street, South, Main and Hamden, East and High Street, West. The survey identified number of employees, identified peak employment hours, indicated existing onsite parking, leased parking, and any parking deficiency. A copy of the Chamber Parking Survey and Report is attached as Appendix "B". The Chamber's employer survey of parking needs was used by this committee in the effort to establish parking demand. The committee performed unupdate to the o| md m� i n October/November 20OS .Approximately 40 dmmnbmvn buninoaeae were visited or called for clarification, correction and updates. At that same time, contact information was added (web sites and telephone numbers), street address numbers were separated from the address block to facilitate sort options, and the survey was expanded to include 166 businesses from the original 107. A copy of the Calibrated Chamber Survey is attached as Appendix "C". Additionally, committee members conducted on-foot surveys to validate the employers' information about their existing off-street spaces. . Furthermore, in May/June 2007, committee members conducted an independent survey that inquired employers, among other topics, employment ot*buo of empdoyeeo, residency and amount of on-site employee parking spaces. This information io tabulated \n Appendix ^Cr. In -a parallel trook, n theoretical parking demand was computed. For each downtown block, datasheets were developed in which building square footage (source: Town's Geographic Information System) and employers' stated needs (source: Chamber survey) were cross-referenced with generic ITE (institute of Traffic Engineers) and ULI (Urban Land institute) standards for employee parking per square foot of building use. The clatasheets are shown in Appendix "A". Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 5 K ^ �8u ° Being a traditional New England Village center, the Reading downtown differs from the ITE models, which are based on conditions observed in the average suburbia (large office parks and malls). The particular character of the downtown is a reason why the parking needs stated by employers in the Chamber survey are lower than the theoretical demand. Another observation shared between committee members is that the existing land uses in the downtown are not fully utilized, on the basis of employees /square foot, thus creating a lesser need for employee parking spaces. While the chamber survey provided a stated demand, and the committee computed a theoretical demand, neither body determined an actual employee parking demand. A set of questions, such as whether employees drive or walk to work, whether they share parking spaces with others and whether they park on- street, may reduce the stated and theoretical demand numbers. Customer Parking demand The same conditions affect the theoretical customer parking demand that was conducted at the third stage of analysis. The current supply of customer on- street spaces and of municipal /private lot spaces is much less than the theoretical demand. This deficit can be seen as a result of the under - utilization that was mentioned before, but is also an expected fact; trips of the residents in the downtown may involve shorter parking space turnover and multiple tasks (trip- chaining), perhaps many more than the settings analyzed in the ITE and ULI examples. Other Demand Two additional sources of demand include rail commuters, and residents living in or near the downtown. The task force was unable to explore these in detail due to time constraints, however some observations are worthwhile noting. The first is that demand significantly exceeds supply for commuters in the depot area based on complaints from residents on streets west of the depot. The MBTA likely can provide good data on numbers of riders boarding at Reading station. Likewise, it is a good assumption that residents in and near the downtown generate significant demand for on- street parking. 2.3 Committee results Committee members evaluated the analysis of the inventory and of the employee and customer parking demand and supply. As a result, the committee set the daily estimated employee- parking shortfall at 280 spaces and the estimated customer - parking shortfall at peak -hour (weekday 3 -4pm) at 120 spaces. For the most part of downtown, private on -site spaces are allocated to employee parking. The task force recently received new input from two professional sources: • Adam Baacke, Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development City of Lowell, MA • Jason Schreiber, transportation planning consultant with Nelson \Nygaard Both individuals provided independent observations and suggestions, which may reduce the severity of the parking challenge as determined by the task force. This will of course require further analysis. To address concerns that the employee- parking problem may be overstated, the following factors should be further investigated: 1. Employees share the same parking spaces on different shifts 2. Some employees already walk to work. 3. Teenage employees are less likely to be driving into town. 4. The Committee did not count available parking spaces on streets outside Business B. 5. MBTA commuters are also walk -in downtown customers and (maybe) employees. 6. Nearby residents regularly walk to town to shop. 7. Employees do not need additional parking spaces to go shopping. 8. Customers conduct multiple errands The supply and demand estimates of 280 (employee) and 120 (customer) spaces correspond to today's parking utilization system, which allows to customers a 2HR free parking and to employees daylong parking with the purchase of a yearly. lease. While it has been the consensus of this committee that customer - parking pricing should be discouraged, pricing can affect employee - parking choices. Should another employee parking policy - more based on hourly pricing - became a reality, certain factors would affect the supply and demand estimates mentioned above. These factors are: 6 Final Report, June 2007 Downtown Parking Task Force p turnover rate (people would think twice before occupying aspace more than they need) w travel mode choice (carpooling. walking or biking may become feasible options for some groups for some days) As o consequence, the revenue from public porking, the administrative cost of maintaining this infrastructure and of enforcing new time limits would increase. Moreover, the viewpoint that for every employee parking space requested (in the employer survey) an equivalent parking space must be provided does not address the variables in the parking need itself. Frequently, the parking need is expressed as a projection of a different business model, other times it is correlated to a full time 9.00-5.00 working schedule and less often it is bundled into the asset as part of the investment. This model becomes questionable when parking of customers and parking of employees are treated alike: once settled, employee parking patterns are somehow static; on the other hand, customer needs are dynamic and change during the workday based on business peaks. 2~4 Residential growth in downtown As part of the Town's 2007 Housing Plan adopted by the State's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), a number of residential units are expected to be developed over the next 5-10 years in the downtown as part of the smart growth district enabling legislation (MGL 40R) that the town is pursuing. The following table illustrates this projection: ANNUAL PLANNED PRODUCTION AFFORDABLE UNITSIYR TOTAL UNITS /YR 2008 6 24 2009 12 48 2010 12 48 2007-2010 30 120 These 12.0 units represent new residences that will need to address their parking needs as part of meeting the 40R parking requirements. 2.5 Pricing ' The approach that price — rather than time limits — should be used to increase parking availability and turnover is new for areas outside the metropolitan centers that have employed the measure since the parking meter was invented. Argueb|y, it makes sense for large urban centers or downtowns vvheno parking becomes more nfa commodity rather than entitlement. The committee has reached the conclusion that pricing employee parking io considered un acceptable policy. It is o currently active policy and is part of the effort of establishing a healthy business environment in the downtown that matches the character of the town and the expectations of its residents. This pricing has to be based on a fair and consistent system that utilizes distance from popular destinations and parking duration to attribute e dollar cost a parking choice. UUimabaiy, the employee pricing system needs to be tiered from the most popular to the least popular parking spaces. Customer parking should not be priced as this may discourage residents from going tothe downtown for their shopping and personal service trips. Commuter parking pricing heeds to be reorganized in a manner that extends beyond the $25/year town compost sticker, perhaps on a monthly basis. Transportation research suggests dhat a small daily price for employee parking is m*effective than o monthly price in influencing people's choices on whether to drive or use an alternative to reach their destination. Though the end price is the same, the effect on driver behavior can be dramatic. A small daily charge could be particularly effective in influencing commuter and employee decisions on how to reach downtown Reading. Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 200 7 �. 00 3 STRUCTURED PARKING The three municipal lots — CVS,~AdanbuondTnwn Hall —have been considered as potential locations for o structured parking garage. Typically, 00'degnee parking bays are considered the most functional andaccaptnb|eforabmo-wa circulation system inside the facility, a type of circulation that is necessary for small facilities. The conceptual layouts are constrained, h owever. by the geometry of the sites � examined. A conceptual coat estimate is included with a summer 2008 mid-point of construction assumed and with a few capacity variations in the facility. (source RS Means2006). 3.1 General assumptions: ° The side setbacks of 20 feet (a standard dimensional control for the Business-8 district) is assumed to be reduced to 10 feet with appropriate buffering from abutting properties. Both of the CVB and Atlantic lots are narrow and cannot allow for two normal GO feet wide parking bays. * There will -be negotiations between the private property owners in the lot and the Town in order to ensure the optimum size for the facility. ° The conceptual cost estimates account for stories above ground; basements would add significant cost for foundation, waterproofing, access and egress issues and potential mechanical ventilation systems for underground spaces. w Parking structure to be of precast oonorete o|ebo, columns and beams; o|evotoro and stairs �o be steel frame. ° Exterior wall to be precast wall with face-brick, with enough openings so that a ventilation system io not required bycode. ~ Yearly construction cost escalation ia estimated atGY6. 3'2 Financing alternatives PILOT Privately owned parking structures • 3axao pnogramnanetexabaten�o�edhatoUmwapr�obadeveoperho � . (Payment i �^s annual real estate taxes with e negotiated smaller payment, for an established period of time (such an25 years). After the expiration of the agreement, full property taxes are re- established. • Activity bonds are government bonds backed by project-related revenues. They can be made ovoi|ob|* in areas where specific programs and incentives are targeted to stimulate economic dove|opment, and may assume e tax-exempt otatus, thus becoming appealing to private developers. Publicly owned parking-atructures • Revenue bonds are wary common forms of financing parking structures, although there is a risk that the parking activities may not generate enough revenue. TomiUgeta this risk, reserve funds are put in place through some form ofimpaot4eee. |aoneo, parking taxes, nr other municipal financing mechanism. • General obligation bonds are secured by the credit power Vfthe issuing authority and are paid through a levied property tax across the entire jurisdiction. • Special assessment bonds are similar to the above, differing only in that special taxes are levied on specific taxpayers that directly benefit from the parking facility. • Public/private partnerships are flexible schemes where a public ti and e private organization share the responsibility for raising ompita|, taking risks and collecting rewards from a parking structure. The involvement of the public entity e||owa the tax-exempt status of financing bondo, possibly a crucial element in making o certain project viable. In oddition, uoonea to federal funds and grants (such as CMAQ) is possible in areas close to transit service with some part of mixed- use component. The layouts are shown at the end of this report in Appendix "E". 8 Final Report, June 20O7 Downtown Parking Task Force 0,/ " 4 PARKING MANAGEMENT AND SHARED PARKING 4.1 Parking Management Traditionally, |000| planners have regulated the supply of parking through minimum parking requirements based on land use (commercial vs. residential) and size. The goal for local planners is to more accurately reflect local parking demand based on the demographics of the uoer. Parking Management recognizes that as transportation and land use conditions evolve, the Parking Plan for the area will require adjustment. Parking - ent falls into three different categories; e\ ohetegkm to increase the efficiency of parking facilities; strategies that reduce demand, and o) support strategies that provide information, administration and enforcement. 4.2 Parking Zoning Requirements Current zoning identifies its parking formula based on square footage with minor variations based on the general permitted use of obuotuna.A restaurant experiences different parking needs and turnover rates then an office building; and in many instances they can have opposing peak hours of operation. A more dynamic approach to zoning requirements in conjunction with Parking Management could assist in the maximization of available parking in our downtown and Shared public parking resources. The conversion of all public parking spaces on and off street in the immediate downtown area to 2 hours provides for consumers needshornmou of the downtown businesses; another oegmen of spaces have been designated in outlying areas for employees; however, in making this adjustment supply, demand, use, and time were not used in the analysis. The assumption that each downtown business mquir�1 i��n�hu�r��m�� oomn�en�e|space does not d�nounthnthe pubUc provision of spaces or the multiple uses ofaspace, or the side agreements made between neighbors to facilitate each others needs. Were each business to meet the zoning standards an stated, downtown Reading would become o sea of parking lots and historic buildings and the character of the downtown would be at risk. Furthermore, if each business provided foritonwn parking demand on its own mha, there would been oversupply of perking. 4.3 Shared Parking Shared Parking occurs when two or more land uses (store, office' restaurant, msiderts, public parking etc.) in o|uoe proximity share the same parking spaces rather than each having their own dedicated parking areas. "Parking is a valued —and increasingly onoroa — resource. Shared parking can help us make the best use of this resource by making full use of parking lots during more hours of the day and more days a Many private sector formal and informal shared parking arrangements already exist fueled by market factors potentially in non-compliance with Town parking ordinances. "Shared parking can serve as a key strategy for redeveloping sites in older built out urban areas with limited parking opportunities." By allowing for and encouraging shared parking. local jurisdictions can decrease the total number of spaces required relative to the total number of spaces needed for each land use separately. Shared Parking as a parking management, strategy produces results by reducing the number of parking spaces needed by approximately 0.5 per 1UO0oqft. Shored parking arrangements can include Structured Parking Solutions, Public Lots, on-street Public Parking and Private Sharing Arrangements. Successful Shared Parking arrangements reduce parking Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 S q ~ ^�� " � �^ �� pressures on neighborhood streets, result inthe construction of fewer parking spaces, and decrease the required amount of paved surfaces. 4� Existing Regulations and Ordinances Zoning and Parking Ordinances: Parking Ordinances need to be re-evaluated to actively encourage use of shared parking including on-street parking especially for any of the uses mentioned in paragraph 4.7 when located on residential zoned parcels. This should include the encouragement of Shared Driveways for abutting properties to increase the area available for Abutter Shared Parking Arrangements and decrease the number of curb-cuts. Parking regulations can limit uses of parking spaces and result in * pied spaces during nnn-poak Umao and force parking into naoidonUa| neighborhoods. Parking management should allow for the adjustment of regulations based upon observable trends or changes in business use in the downtown. 4.5 Public Parking At present, public parking represents a shared parking arrangement in our downtown. Retail and service consumers utilize the public spaces during regulated times while our restaurants use the parking after business hours. A parking deficit resulted in the initial recommendation to research structured parking options for our public lots. Shared public parking and any structured parking solution should include the provision of daylong parking for employees and overnight parking for residential uses. 4.6 Private Parking arrangements Upon adjustment inordinances to encourage shared parking arrangements, e Standard Shared Parking Agreement should be endorsed which.addresses Liability and Maintenance Issues. Parking Overflow mconflicts resulting from poor time management in shared parking arrangements can be mitigated through signage and enforcement if the Shared Parking Arrangement is endorsed by the Town and managed by the Parking Enforcement Officer. Public management of shared perking arrangements can increase the adoption rate by private land owners. 4.7 Land Uses evidencing success with shared parking The following land uses are often involved in shared parking arrangements: • Offices • Restaurants ` • Retailers • Banks • Apartments ° Churches • Public Parks • Special Event Providers Shared Parking io generally inherent in Mixed Use developments. General/Public Parking lots and On-Street Parking thet'io available for patrons of nearby commercial uses are considered forms of shared parking. 4.8 Shared parking opportunities The following committee observations of mid-day supply and demand illustrate a sample inventory of shared parking opportunities in today's downtown. 10 Final Report, June 200Y Downtown Parking Task Force �� x � �^ � , � . EXCESS SUPPLY East of Main Street Haven St Condo's — 50% vacant General Washington —15 spaces Brooks — Main Street Green Street multi - families Senior Center West of Main Street TKY Assoc — >65% vacancy (Washington St) Baptist Church — empty mid -day MassBank 30 -50 %vacant Cain Oil — excess spots observed Also, the Public; 2 hour Spaces on Lowell Street across from Town Hall Parking Lot are consistently empty and could be available for daylong parking. EXCESS DEMAND ** East of Main Street Mission of Deeds /Suppliers Auto Savory Taste Reading Auto Body Atlantic CVS Family Dental West of Main Street EMARC Dowd Medical Woburn St Medical Office ** Observable only; one should defer to actual surveys for demand per occupant 5 PUBLIC SHUTTLE 5.1 Broad concept There are two options that present themselves as potentially viable: • town -owned vehicle and town - employed driver • leased service (van and driver) from a private provider. Examples are shown below; while anecdotal evidence suggests that the leased option cost, as a packaged service, approximately $100,000 yearly. A public shuttle service can operate not only during the morning and evening commute, but also at noon - when several lunch trips occur. The service will be also beneficial to seniors and teens, providing them with more opportunities to come to downtown. 5.2 What other towns are doing Bedford Local Transit, Town of Bedford, MA: • Operating cost, including vehicle maintenance, but not vehicle purchase, is in the range of $50,000 yearly, with one van in service (2006 dollars). • On a yearly basis, the operating cost is covered through fare collection (5 %), MBTA subsidy (35 %) and Town's own funds (60 %). • The morning and evening part of the service is intra -town, on demand and likely work trip related. The mid -day service runs on a fixed schedule, connects Bedford to the Burlington Mall and back and is clearly meant for shopping trips. Both services run only during weekdays. • Average monthly ridership is 600 passengers, both ways, and the fare price, each way, is below one dollar. Lexpress, Town of Lexington, MA: • Service leased from a.private vendor with a gross operating cost of $480,000 for four buses (2006 dollars). • On a yearly basis, the operating cost is covered through fare collection (15 %), MBTA subsidy (20 %) and Town's own funds (65 %). • There are six routes in operation with the town depot as their terminal and looping around the town in 25 minutes, thereby covering almost all of Lexington. • Average monthly ridership is 5,000 passengers and the fare price for each trip is $1.50, although most riders use monthly passes which are much cheaper on a per trip basis. Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 11 5.3 Further study for feasibility Recent town records indicate that Reading has been selected to participate in a Region -wide Suburban Transit Opportunities Study conducted by the State. As part of this program, technical assistance to help Reading assess its potential to support demand - responsive transit service will be provided by the State. The funding plan for a public shuttle entails a complex grant application to state or federal authorities that lie beyond the scope of this study. Further study is recommended to crystallize the purpose of the service and determine its benefits not only to downtown employees but all town residents, in the context of community needs, mobility, future development and the environment. Moreover, this study needs to set out certain town commitments that will sustain the service in the case of peaks and drops of forecast ridership. 6 ALTERNATIVE PARKING POLICIES 6.1 What other towns are doing The following is reference information collected from surrounding Towns, where the biggest parking problem is employee parking, as stated by parking enforcement officers. Andover: • Downtown has mixed parking limits. Main Street is 1 hour with several 15 minute areas, 2 hour metered parking in the municipal lots. • Expand parking limit around the downtown with 2 hour parking perimeter, 4 hour parking perimeter, time expands as you move further from downtown. • Residents have accepted the perimeter and the system seems to work well for customers and residents. Melrose: • Majority of parking in Downtown Melrose is 2 hours. There are several places that designate 15 minute parking. • Employees pay $180.00 per year to park in designated parking areas which are owned by the town. • Resident Commuter. parking is $25.00 per month Wakefield: • 1 hour parking in center • Surrounding Streets are two hour parking with resident parking sticker designated to allow parking in front of their home all day. The sticker cost $10.00 per year. Only one side of the street is authorized for residents to park and changes daily to allow home owners to park in front of this house of the days designated. • Employees move around all day long. Winchester: • Downtown has two types of parking, metered and the remainder is 2 hour parking; there are also three municipal parking lots. • Employees pay $15.00 per month, paid quarterly, for parking in the designated employee parking lot. • Resident commuter parking is $25.00 per month, paid quarterly, in the designated commuter parking lot. 6.2 The resident employee parking inconsistency Currently the number of cars parked all day immediately around the train station and in residential areas around the business district is creating a number of issues for the residents in these areas. To 12 Final Report, June 2007 Downtown Parking Task Force compound the issue, the cost of employee parking is too high and unfair to Reading residents that work in the downtown Reading business district. Residents who are commuters pay on the standard fee for a compost sticker, which demonstrates they are residents of the Town and pay nothing to park at the train station or surrounding areas. Residents who work downtown that have a resident sticker are required to pay an additional amount of $240.00 per year, to park in designated employee parking areas on a first come first serve basis. Others pay $360.00 per year to rent a parking space for their use only during the designated times. The goal should be to reduce the number of cars parked all day in surrounding areas of the train station, residential areas and downtown business district, while establishing fair and consistent policy for all residents of the town. 7 ZONING AND REGULATIONS Parking supply and parking availability are different metrics, where the first is quantitative and the latter more qualitative. For example, some spaces that are empty may be located in an area that is remote from where the demand is. Zoning in itself can affect the quantitative aspect of the equation and, in specific, the portion of private parking spaces. However it is on- street and municipal lot spaces that represent the larger portion of parking supply in the downtown, especially under the 300 -foot exemption provision stated in section 6.1.1.1. There are two sets of parking regulations in effect in the downtown area: one for the Business -B underlay (BUS -B) district and another for the Mixed -Use (MU) overlay district. 7.1 Further study in the BUS-13 district Establishing parking maximums in the regulations is a tool for mid- to high - density, mixed -use areas, as well as areas with transit service and pedestrian friendly streetscapes. Large cities tend to implement them as a means to control traffic and promote alternatives to solo driving. Frequently the introduction of parking maximums in the zoning bylaw is paired with a parallel reduction of parking minimums required of a new development.' Reading's downtown qualifies as a candidate area for this approach, not because of size, but since it includes most of the above characteristics: streetscape quality (now and after the improvements project), transit service (rail and bus service at the depot) and mixed -use (with the enabled overlay) In this context, and looking ahead to the future and the evolution of the zoning bylaw in the next 10 -20 years, it may be beneficial to begin to examine how the general parking requirements are structured. Further study is recommended in the potential separation of customer and employee parking requirements. For years, the provision of an enhanced pedestrian experience along the downtown streets has been a significant goal for the town. The Board of Selectmen and the CPDC should collaborate to improve on the design and associated public amenities such as bike -rack requirements, unified quality commercial si na e, street lightinci and limitations on curb -cuts along Main and Haven streets. In short, we need to create a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians. 7.2 Further study in the MU district The town has not seen significant activity in the use of the MU district overlay, due in part to its parking requirements. As a means of stimulating development, further study is recommended in the area of shared parking requirements between commercial and residential uses in the same development. Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 13 0,1 8 EMPLOYER FUNDED SATELLITE EMPLOYEE PARKING PLAN 8.1 Broad Concept This concept envisions one or more eab*Uiba parking areas, for employees of downtown businesses only, supported by a shuttle bus delivering employees to and from their places of business. The parking area(s) would be either on town-owned land .or private land leased from the land owner by o business run � �naorUum. The shuffle bum(o) would be owned and opamoted, on an employer established schedule, by the consortium. The consortium would be best organized as nmaldato!XBusiness Improvement District (0D). Such organizations are voluntary under current state |avv oo a special act of the |egin|ature, requested by Town Meoting, would be required. We believe it must be mandatory to be workable. The employers would pay their fair share of the consortium expenses, based on their respective numbnr of employees. This would, of course, be a "cost ofdoing business" and would be passed on to their customers 0non the consortium is up and runninO, the town xnuN eliminate the ineffective employee parking on High St, north of Woburn St., any other under-utilized employee-only parking area close to downtown, and the fimt-oomu4irat-nerve employee parking nn"B|uo"streets. 82 Potential The task force has identified approximately 280 employee spaces are needed. If all employees not currently utilizing the lrk�de parking associated with their place of buoineom, utilized the eetoU|te porking'itwould greatly reduce the widespread and much maligned on-street parking. We could give the Reading resident commuters back their 50 spaces and take them off the neighborhood side streets. The schedule that the employers establish for the shuttle will determine how much it will be used by part-tme. odd shift, in and out type employees. K the shuttle had a regular schedule during peak �usage hours and on-call service during off-peak houm, many of these employees 'would use the service but there will still be the frequent in and out types that would have to utilize the now universal 2hr parking lot nr on-street parking. 8'3 First challenge: determine the location of satellite lot The committee feels that the larger the area and the closer to the business B district the better. There are. several possibilities, some easier to realize than others. From north to south: • Part of the newly acquired town land east of route 28 near the Ipswich River. This could be a parking lot for use of hikers and nature lovers during the weekends and be used for employee parking during the work week. This could accommodate (12'15) spaces. Note: while very politically sensitive, some of the "dry" of the Town's other conservation land might be suitable for employee satellite pnrNng, with only minor compromise of its passive recreational mission. • |n the Burbank Arena area Even taking an acre or two cf the very extensive Cedar Swamp for parking might be ecologically possible. • Perhaps on arrangement could be made with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bo utilize a portion of Camp Curtis Guild for employee parking, perhaps during weekdays only. • The lot just east of Hamden Yard. This eea long shot since it'wou|d require a taking byeminent domain but the lot is blighted now. Perhaps some arrangement with the Housing Authority could be worked out with the current owner. Could acoomodate12-15spaces • Part of the Brooks Pharmacy lot between Bolton and Goodall-Sandfor,d Rd. Approximately 15-20 spaces. 14 Final Report, June 2OO7 Downtown Parking Task Force � • Excess parking spaces |n the General Rubber (Danis) property if Mr. Danis would agree to short term leasing while he decides what to do with he property. All the parking spaces are required by zoning for the retail space available but not necessarily inuse. • Part of the land behind RMLD, but this is prime industrial development area and parking might not be the "bent" use of the land. • Part of the land of the burned Mr.Tux and the adjoining artist supply building. Here again, this is prime for development and parking would not be the ^bost"use ° Part of the Getty station land but the town would be in competition with other interested parties ° Some of the excess parking (at least the outer ring) behind the Jordan's Furniture building. w A portion of the yet to be defined Addison-Wesley property could be negotiated for Down town employees parking. 8~4 Second challenge: getting the employers to participate into m satellite parking program Un|ooa organized as e mandatory Business Improvement District referred to above, any voluntary participation program will require a degree of cooperation among employers that has not been displayed by the majority of Reading's independent retail community in recent times. The Chamber of Commerce could be o tremendous positive force behind either o Business Betterment District or o voluntary employer consortium. Each employer would pay based nn the number nf employees using the Expenses would bofor the Shuttle bus lease, the driver salary and a cell phone, which goes with the bus. Perhaps the biggest challenge is to ensure thcdaU employees that are not authorized to park in their s private parking npaooe use the system and do not just park on the atnaot under the now universal 2 Hr. parking. The current employee parking along High St. and the Blue Street stickers would be eliminated. The staff needs to work with the state to define the beat configuration of the Business Improvement District that would enable the consortium to collect ''dueo"from each employer in the dmmntownbaeednn the number of employees using the system. The town's contribution would be allowing the use of town owned land end/or structures for use as oahn||ihe parking areas. This may include buying appropriate lots for this use. It might also mean dedicating appropriate dry areas of conservation land for employee parking. 9.1 Broad Concept & simple definition ofhdeohahng is o program designed to increase the number of persons sharing u ride to/from their destination ine privately owned vehicle. R\d h h iaintondodtnbeaOexibloboo\ — people can hdaehene only certain workdays |naweek, take turns being the driver, meet cdhomes, or meet at central locations. 9-2 Relevance to downtown Reading -Most ridesharing programs involve larger urban areas or office parks. The question �xReading is who�erhdooh � can be viable for some fraction of the people who work downtown. Reading has a tight employee parking supply, a necessary prerequisite to encourage people to find alternatives. -Establishing ridesharing in Reading would require commitments by employers (including the Town) to help change "business on usual" commuting habits by employees (including Town employees). However, large benefits one available. If 70 employees who now drive started sharing rides or using other alternatives, it would be equivalent to creating a new CVS lot downtown. The cost of such efforts would bn far less than building new parking and could be executed quickly. Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 15 ^ 4a[6 9.3 Incentives For people to want to share their car, or ride with someone else, incentives are needed. A list of benefits to carpoolers can be: • Preferential parking close to the building's entrance (rideshares are self - policing) • Allow flexibility in work - schedule • Hold monthly prize drawings for successful ridesharing teams • Offer a parking "cash out", an equivalent payment to employees who don't rewire parking • Emergency ride -home. In the event of a personal or family emergency, or if required to work unscheduled overtime, a program must offer the guaranteed ride home, through some type of agreement with a local taxi service. An interesting program, Nuride (www.nuride.com), rewards people sharing rides with "points" redeemed in participating sponsors (such as Shell, Starbucks, etc.) in manner similar to frequent flyer miles. One can envision such a system in Reading, with "points" being redeemable for goods and services at various downtown businesses. 9.4 Disincentives - Multiple expert sources say that in order for anyone to feel motivated to share their car or ride with someone else, there must be a cost for parking downtown. This argument works both ways of the equation: the more structured parking a community builds to address parking shortfalls, the more likely that people would drive to it and the more traffic will build up. The following is a list to consider when looking for "synergies" to a ridesharing program. • A small daily charge is far more effective than a monthly charge, even if the total is same. It is a daily reminder, and it motivates people. • The abundance of free and convenient parking for all employees does not help create a hierarchy of parking supply on the basis of qualitative criteria, such as ridesharing. . 9.5 Participating employers Some municipalities have enabled ordinances that require participation of businesses above a certain number of employees into a ridesharing program. Such programs require the "buy -in" of the business community, which, after all, bears the indirect — and sometimes direct — cost of providing free parking to their employees. The town can lead by example in initiating and supporting a ridesharing program among its municipal employees. With or without ordinances, active employer involvement is critical to getting employees to ride - share. Employers can manage a matching service (whether web -based or otherwise), include commuter choice information in new - employee materials, offer incentives to employees who rideshare or use other alternatives, offer pre -tax transportation fringe benefits under IRS Section 132 (f) — and generally adopt a positive attitude about the multiple community and environmental benefits of ridesharing. 10 RECOMMENDA'T'IONS The Task Force recommends that the conclusions and recommendations contained herein be validated by one or more reputable and impartial parking consulting firm(s) before any serious money is spent for additional parking provisions. In particular, such a consulting firm should be given the task of optimizing the existing supply by recommending changes in regulation, implementation of daily pricing; and the encouragement of parking alternatives which could make more - effective use of the existing supply. This is the committee primary recommendation which, when implemented, can give a reality check to the recommendations that follow below, as well as set up a framework for the implementation of the most effective ones. In parallel, and in order to perform a Formal Parking Study and develop a Parking Plan for Downtown Reading, the Town should: • Authorize a formal study of current uses by square foot in downtown to ascertain the appropriate types of parking regulations that should be in place based on existing uses. This study should 16 Final Report, June 2007 Downtown Parking Task Force 4 identify the consumer/customer demand and employee demand (The Adhoc Committee has performed this same study utilizing standard planning numbers available from tables provided by George K., however, many of the results challenged the members experience and observations, suggesting that a formal study iowarranted) Develop a parking plan that maximizes the use of the current inventory of public lot andon'oiveut parking spaces Regularly assess the parking plan as use changes occur in the business districts 10.1 Drk/e-tw~mork data collection The Task Force has not had time or resources to gather information on actual employee habits for transportation or parking. We do not know how many downtown employees already alternatives. We need this information to guide future decisions on parking supply and dernand-management. This .step is about developing comprehensive information on how employees get to work, what their shift hours are, where they commute from, where they park (if they drive alone), and whether they use alternatives. This information is critical to being able to understand the workings of today's system and understanding where ride-matching will be possible. 18.2 New parking policies Incorporate several ideas from surrounding town to help thin out the number cars parked all day around the train station and downtown business district. The following are recommended: • Charge for Resident Parking at the train station for the specific parking spots owned by the,Town. The charge should be equal to or greater than the fee for resident employee parking. • Create a system of concentric "hngo" around downtown that establishes different hour parking limits: |eoo in the inner ring (2-HR), more in the outer ring (all-day) • Ensure parking enforcement is consistent. Incorporating this approach may accomplish a number of • Commuters who do not purchase parking stickers or arrive after the train station is full will most likely use the Anderson Transportation Center. • Parking in the neighborhoods directly around the train station and business district will have fewer cars parked all day. • Equal treatment to Residents for parking around the downtown area. w Reduce number of resident complaints about all day parking in their neighborhoods impact ietoa minimum of residents in terms ofparkih` limitations in front of their homes. The availability of public parking spaces (observed in Spring 07) suggests that there is to offer a number of them to employees under a fair pricing- system. This can be achieved through maintaining the 2-HR free status for the customer parking while introducing a pricing system for a stay over 2 hours. In this manner, the policy for customer parking remains unaffected, while pricing of employee parking can become tiered: inexpensive for 1-2 hours (some turn over), costly for full day (no bum over). These additional metered spaces akou|U not be found in the two public mm \C"o and AUanUo\, nor along Haven and Main streets. Enforcement limitations and e fair pricing balance can be challenges to this idea. 10'3 Structured parking garage If the professional parking study determines that the rki deficiency can not be alleviated by improved parking m nageerd.Uhonaoeoondprofeasiono|otudyufaotructuredpuddngfoci|ityahou|d be undertaken. Appendix 'E^ U)uetnebae conceptual layouts and potential structures in the throe municipal sites. 18~4 Shared parking initiative To Encourage Shared Parking Arrangements: Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2OO7 17 if Ot., 1 9 ~ • Review Parking Ordinances for both residential and commercially zoned parcels to ensure that Shared Private Parking arrangements are not in violation of current ordinances. (Sample attached) • Endorse a Shared Parking Agreement (Sample attached) • Provide Parking Management for Shared Parking Arrangements • Actively solicit participants in Shared Parking solutions. • Regularly review parking demand to ascertain if parking regulation revisions are appropriate • Consider Daylong and Resident Parking requirements when developing a Public solution to address parking demand through Structured Parking to ensure maximum use of the structure. For new construction, allow business owners . to meet parking requirements with remote deeded spaces Encourage all businesses, new or existing, to develop their business leases without parking spaces attached to the contract agreements. This provision will act similarly to the 300 -foot exemption in the zoning bylaw, only this time it will be able to function between private parties and guarantee remote commercial spaces. 10.5 Determine the location of a satellite employee parking lot . If a suitable location could be found, Satellite employee parking could a viable alternative to the need for structured parking, or at least could delay the time in the future when structured parking is a must. To this end, it is recommended that the Town: • Make exploratory, but official, inquiries to Home Goods, Camp Curtis Guild, Jordan's Furniture, Rite -Aid on Bolton St, and the General Way Marketplace to ascertain if there is any interest in leasing any excess parking to either the town or a legally formed Business Improvement District (BID); • Explore, with the Conservation Commission, the uses of portions of conservation land for Satellite parking; and • Aggressively pursue the possible purchase of suitable land, by either the Town or a BID, as it may become available. If none of the above efforts result in potential satellite parking areas, Satellite Employee Parking is not an option. If potential satellite parking areas are or do become available, the forming of a Business Improvement District (BID) should be pursued via a Special Act of the legislature, and an Employer (or BID) funded Satellite Employee Parking Programs established. 10.6 Ridesharing initiative To make ridesharing work, the Town and /or downtown businesses would need to establish a price on downtown employee parking, a reward system for carpoolers, a ride- matching service based on good data of current employee transportation habits, and actively manage and promote car - pooling, including by Town employees. The state's Executive Office of Transportation has a program in place called MassRIDES (www.commute.com) whose mission is to link employees to a regional commuting database and to partner with employers willing to support such effort. However, it is generally understood that MassRIDES is geared more for larger urban centers or office parks. A local alternative to MassRIDES may make sense. An internet -based ridesharing program sponsored by the town can create the positive perception that the town is behind this effort. Additionally, issues of concern with data privacy and logistics can be better addressed within the municipal government. Practically, the software purchase (in the range of $10,000- 15,000) can be carried through by a joint public /private partnership. The public sector can ensure a grant application and software maintenance, while the private sector can secure the database day -to -day operational requirements, either though a Reading TMA (a non - profit Transportation Management Association), through the Chamber of Commerce or through another coalition of participating businesses. It is true that participation to the program should be tiered for different business sizes and annual revenues found in the downtown. The 18 Final Report, June 2007 Downtown Parking Task Force q . a. i state's hdeohare reQ (established in 310 CIVIR 7.16> sets o mandatory threshold at 250 emplVyoee, however, the town (either through the Chamber, the TMA or zoning) should set its own realistic threshold. Ridomatching software that can be customized ho local scale and needs. include: w AlterNetRides.com (service) ° Ecolane Dynamic Carpool (service) ° GreenRide (service) RidePro (product) ° VivaCommute (service) GoLoco (service) An important component of some services is the guarantee of an "emergency ride home." One ofthe largest inhibitors of potential marpoo|em is the fear that they will be unable to pick up a sick child or respond to other emergency. Establishing e guaranteed service, whether within an employer's walls or bmvn+mide. could beon important component. Downtown Parking Task Force Final Report, June 2007 10 4 6C!Z-0 ' v, mo, ?19 area formula e, 1, )�sl deviation a 0 c Address �:anduse a a[ 1��oc' �: 5 !GREEN TOMATO 41-47 HIGH 2 _ 12 LI) SF ol 9 1 L .0 E ;�� E ol c - -rA Al-A7 HIE I nj 01 A AFm,� zr r-rr� 14 7 2.97 7 0 50' 100' 200' DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK-01 DATA SHEET I Awl 1) Schedule Tab e --- — — Business Address Landuse 81dg Boor area Block ITE formula ITE req_ exst 2006 dedauon current needs 2006 ATLANTIC i 30 HAVEN B50 29800 SF 05 072 21 4 I 17 36 COL 2 BRANDE 932 1500 SF+ 05 1 92 3 5 I 2 0 QUILT GABRIANNA 4 20 GRANDE (ULI) I 3100 SF( - 05 -�j 2 —_ y 6 1 -5 — _ 10 _ HAVEN JUNCTION 3rd 2 HAVENJ^ 720 —_L3701) SF] 05 HAVEN JUNCTION 2nd _ 2 HAVEN I_ 701 _ 13700. SF; OS NAVEN JUNCTION"_ HAVEN (ULI I 7700. SF� 05 I 1 6 _ `_ 2.97 2 4 22 41 10 I -71 40 _2 VITALITY ET.AL 2 LINDEN �! ULI 2600. SF 05 2.4 6 4 -2 10 EYE BANGKOK 70.80 HAVEN (UlI) 3500. SF 05 f _ 1.92 _ 7 _� _! — CHIEF'S -ROULA X84 -88 HEAVENS (UL� 4600. SFI 05 _ HODSON u� 24 BRANOE 701 j 2800. SF 05 1400. SFI 05 2 2.97 2 9 8 3 1 -8 6 ' -2 1 1 -2 4 _ 4 0 CLOSET 26 GRANDE (ULI) 0 0 00 01 DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.1.5. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK -05 DATA SHET N 29 valm L12 units CD 54 67 c::: e iinl, 0 50' 100' 200' DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK -06 DATA SHEET v 6. Schedule T_ab_le - - -- Business Address Landuse t — _ Block - E for ul - - -- - ITE formula ITE req .. _ exst 2006 ..- - - -- devlatton current nee s 200 6 FOREIG_N AUTO j 17 HIGH (ULI) 4300. SF O6 — — 0.7 _ 3 AUTO BODY CLINIC 19 HIGH _ (ULI) 4200.S 06 _ -_D.7 3 3 J WEAVERS ( L._.. -- — - 21 HIGH (ULI) 1000. SF _'06 LIQUORS -SEAT COVER; 11 HIGH _ (ULI) 3500. SF 06 D.7 2 - v —J— _._? 0 50' 100' 200' DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK -06 DATA SHEET v 6. - - - Business �chedufe—fa—bl&-- Address Lancluse Base Area Block ITE formula ITE req exst 2 deviation current needs 2006 EMAR-2 34 GOULD 701 2800. SF 07 2.97 8 28 -23 22 55HAVEN 01 600 SF 07 .97 8 10 1 2 R VEN 701 qd 1700. SF 2.97 5 BROOKS 25 0 0 50' 100' 200' A|0[K-�1 DATA SHEET -MKS-SBAf4K 1�3 -HEAVEN F 91-2 6000. SF 081 2.4 exif2006 ation current needs 2006 MASS BANK 2nd F�� 123 HEAVEN L 912 6000. SFJ 2700. SF 08 2A MASS BANK 2nd FER 1 912 2700. SF 08 2.4 !--CIFE-HOTSPOT2nd 5-85 HEAVEN LIFE-HOTSPOT 3rd 5-85 FHEAVEN, 701 701 2300. SF 2300, SF _ 08 08 2.97 2.97 7 ___-7 -1 SOVEREI N 580 MAIN 701 10200. SF 081 11 :3 28 �FFItff- 1169 HEAVEN 4 -4 U 5U' 1OO' 2OO' R|OFK-07 DATA SHEET ~ � I - - " - , -- ....... - - - - - -Sdh-edt1l.-T �hl. T - - - -- ---- -, - __ - - q , ---- --- - r , - --- - I Business - 19n Address -Ea—nduseBase Area Block ITE form �rq_ eTSF20 daylatio.c.-nt ------ 2nd_ DOCTORS d ,Adj 1-� W gl�_j 720 3000. SF 09 1.6 5 3 ORB N-Wd-B—URN 490Y SF 09 - ---- fi --- POST OFFICE 170 HEAVEN 733 12500.,9F 09 3.6 45 33 -12 22 ERi-Z(YN------i EN UQ) SM SF . 09 -6 MASONS 110 HEAVENL 49L—] 5700. SF 09 0.23 ___6 DOIHERTY FUN 1 5 LINDEN (ULI) 2600. SF 0-9 --"-2—.4-- -- --6 FAMILY MEDICAL 146 WOBURN 1 720 • 2200. SF, 09 1.6 4 2 -2 3 0 50' 100' 200' Now DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK-09 DATA SHEET VIA 1, PL m A|O[K-�q DATA �UFFT �� O 50' 100' 200' DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - 01S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 � � � Mr,011211 - - ------- -- Schedule Tabie —ITET6iimuFa-F—ffie-ol' Business __j_ Address Landuse Base Area Block MAIN 4000. SF 11 EMPERORS _ �30 M�3 UTOREPAIR 1 550 MAIN (ULJ1 2700* SF 11 0.7 1 2 VILLAGE CARPET i 504 MAIN 892 3900. SF 11 -dF—FICE 1100w 8F 11 2*97 3-1 —exsl 20-06 3 o.vmClon;urioW 0 1 0 0 0 -----Saii�u re Twi —Adc�Tre—ss Landuse Base Area Block formula q_ 0.7 _F006 XaT12-0-06 npfqL2pO6 6 OFFICE 515 MAIN 701 1100WSF 12 ----- . . ....... .. - (5:1RON[iffff—---63� CLEANERS MAIN 701 1-7-00. P 5�25 MAIN 950 — —1�- 6 --y-- 4 --I--- 71- (5-1 _4400,SF_12 i 519 MAIN 1200 SF 12 I 2 0 CONVEN.STORE L I i 5700, SF _,2 12 i 2 11 1 0 m. SOUNDS-QGFZ`NOO DETECT IVES,._.... 1 505 MAIN (ULI) F-53-PM—AIN ---7-01-3500. S 10 .10 Business !ii*— Base Ar 1 VFW Address -CW(Tu 575 MAIN p 495 4400. lock SF 13 1 0-23 on ---- SALON COOLING -- (LILI) 3000. SF 13 1 � 1—L 5 .2 - B ROOMSfA��IL;5. A�T _5(�SMAIN . -- 545557 MAIN 1 goo. —,_ _ __F�4 -- ------ SF -13 ! . _2_ 1� 21 5 -19 3 - SEAFOOD PIZZA _ _!_ ---j 587 MAIN : 933 640D. - ILL 1 12 SF 1.92 0 -11 -- # 50 100 200' Ammmmmmini DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 BLOCK-11,12,13 DATA SHEET .14 � * 10 4 pt Ll. =--A—ddress --I- Landuse �asekea -�j-----B--lLo—ck---T ITE —formula req 1 exst2006 Jdalalloncuaent n ti�d,2011 --H660. 2.4 21 pp, JE AROMA-EDJONES 603-6 (ULI) 14 2 =--A—ddress --I- Landuse �asekea -�j-----B--lLo—ck---T ITE —formula req 1 exst2006 Jdalalloncuaent n ti�d,2011 2.4 21 U 50' 100' 200' BLO[K-14,15 DATA SHEET r = � � DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 I I A :o� ?) I - I z �C ago BLOCK- 16,11,18,19 DATA SHEET 0 50' 100' 200' DOWNTOWN PARKING TASK FORCE - PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS - G.I.S. AREA OUTPUT VER.3 6. 17 PARKING SURVEY RESULTS The Parking Sub - Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was established in March 2006 based on the demands of area businesses for both public and employee parking. Certain members of the chamber found that the existing parking configurations were not meeting the needs of its customers. Other members observed that public parking spaces are regularly being used by day long employees, who to avoid fines move their vehicles intermittently during the day. In response to a Town/Business forum with the Police Chief and Town Manager; a proposal was made to adjust all public parking in Business Districts A and B to 2 hours a day. Concern was expressed that this 2 hour parking limitation would not allow enough time for a residence to complete all of his/her errands including grocery shopping and may in fact discourage use of local business. It addition, the proposal does not adequately address the displaced employees that can no longer park within the business district if their shift is longer than 1 hour. It was the opinion of committee that Downtown Reading businesses have transitioned to primarily service businesses that require an increased level of employees to support their operation. Based on this change, and in response to the above concerns the Parking Sub- committee of the Chamber of Commerce determined that data on the number of employees in the downtown business district would assist the Chamber and the Town in identification of the best course of action. SURVEY BOUNDARIES: Physical Surveys were performed by volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce. A total of 116 businesses participated in the survey. The street boundaries for the surveys were as follows; Woburn Street to the North, Washington Street to the South, Main and Hamden Streets to the East and High Street/Train Station to the West. SURVEY COMPOSITION: The committee surveyed 116 businesses located within the above boundaries. The survey requested both the total number of employees and the number of employees at peak hours. Other information obtained included the number of employer provided spaces and any rented spaces whether private of town. The final questions sought employee growth expectations for the next 12 months. Page 1 of 4 Lla 3, - SURVEY RESULTS: The following are the results of the survey of Total Employees Total Employees - Peak Employer Provided Parking Employee Parking Needs Anticipated 1 yr Growth Employee Needs 2007 Number Available Spots* Unregulated Spots Available Downtown Upper Lower 1150 656 494 833 464 369 466 226 240 419 238 181 130 60 70 549 298 251 69 53 16 To be Determined *Included in above survey as Employer Provided Parking The above numbers do not acknowledge as communicated by owners (5), the times when mandatory monthly employee meetings are required, in the case of one employer, these meetings could increase the employees downtown at any one time by 50. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: As the committee reviewed the data provided, the following observations and recommendations were made: 1. The downtown parking during most times, with the employees taking up public spots still turns fairly well. Short of Thursday afternoon and Saturday AM, a spot can generally be found. An increase in the tunes in certain areas to allow for multiple errands seems reasonable and may better serve consumers at 3 hours, especially if the new parking regulations do not allow them to return later in the day. This turn of the parking spaces is further supported by the hair salon employees comments that they are relocating customers during their appointment, which suggests there are ppen public spots for the vehicle to be moved to and from. The change to 3 hours could improve business in the downtown area. 2. If with employees presently using public parking spaces, the traffic turns fairly well, then should a portion of each of the public lots, i.e. against the fences, be converted to employee parking? 3. We discussed unregulated areas where employees are currently parking. Can we define which streets, will allow for daytime parking by employees 4. If employee parking vouchers are sold for both the approved streets and designated areas within public parking, the number of vouchers should not exceed the number of spaces available even though the spaces are first come first serve and the price should be reasonable. 5. The biggest fear is that finding employees and keeping employees will become increasingly more difficult if a solution is not provided simultaneous with the change in parking hours. Page 2 of 4 CHAMBER PARKNG SURVEY 3OF4 Business Location Total Employees I Peak Time(o Emp @ Peak Parking Provided 1O1L/T` 1Parkin Needs Needs Next Year ITotal Parking Needs Hodson Grande 26 101 8 -5 10 610 4 0 4 EMAR" Gould 20 100 8-4 50 2810 22 15 37 Cain Gould 16 251 9AM 25 _ 25 O 0 0 0 EMAR Gould 34 Included with EMAR 0 6 6 Dentist Gould 38 5 8 -5 5 1 L 4 2 11 Gabrlana Brande 20 81 8 -5 1_ 8 0 1 8 3 9 Cent 21 /Coffee Depot 201 9AM 1 20 1110 9 0 2 Quilt Shop Brande 4 31 12-4 1 3 1 L 2 0 01 0 Corner Closet Brande 30 _- 4j 10.4 1 111. 0 0 Colombos Grande 2 51___L2-2 5 5 0 I i 0 0 01 0 Main 470 5 12 -5 5 5 0 0 Main 454 41 5 -8 i 4 4 L 0 0 0 Main 494 71 3 -7 1 7 210 5 4 9 Comcast Main 580 2 9 -11 2 1 L 1 2 3 7 Sovere_Ign Main 580 71 2 -5 7 0 7 0 8 Main 580 151 10 -1 8 4 1 L L 4 2 4 3 5 Comically Spk Main 560 3 11 2 -Z 3 4 10 Julianas Main 580 91 12 -5 1 9 3 L 1 6-- 7 NEFA Main 580 41 8:30 -5 4 1 L 3 4 3 GI nn Ins Main 580 21 9 -5 1 2 1 L 1 2 8 Agganis Main 580 20 9 -5 4 0 4 4 _ 0 Main 530 8 7PM 8 8 L 0 0 01 0 Main 504 4 3PM 4 4 L 0 Main 550 31 8 -5 j 3 3 L 0 0- 0 Strassburg Woburn 36 11 2:30 -6 1 1 11L 1 0 0 0 0 Baptist Church Woburn 45 131 9 -3 1 12 60 O 0 01 01 0 _ Woburn 36 8 9-4 5 5 L_ 0 25 31 28 Dowd Medical Woburn 107 29 9 -5:30 _ 25 or, _ 01 01 _ 0 Massage Woburn 36 2 9.8 2 2 L 0 0 4 Creative Arts Woburn 25 4 10-4 4 0! 1 4 -- 0 Kelleher Woburn 36 1) 9 -5 1 1 L 0 0 0 __ 0 Click Woburn 36 11 12 -8 1 1 11L 1 0 5 Middlesex Fam Woburn 46 7 9 -5 5 21L 3 2 New En Woburn 36 1 9 -5 t 1 1 L 0 0 -- 0- 0 J Osborn Woburn 36 2 —5- 10-4 2 0� 2 0 3 Sophia erns Woburn 12 i 3 01 3 8 DMD Woburn 85 8 8 -5 8 01 71 1 8 1 0 -_ 0 10 10 Readin Ped Woburn 36 131 9 -5 1 7 4 Quiznos& Conv Main 505 1 9 -5 1 1 - 0 4 4 Rd Chron Main 531 15 8 -12 10 6 4 0 Main 643 14L. 9:00 -5:00 14 141L 0 5 _ Rdg Sic Auto, Chapin 9_ 5i 8 -6 j 5 01 1 5 0 3 Rd Cleaners Main 525 51 7 -5 ( 3 310 ; 0 3� 0 0 Ultra Sery Main 467 81 7 -6 4 810 1 0 11 4 _^ _ Main 557 8 12 -3 9 5 6 2 1�L 3 5 31 8 Main565B 101 -8 _- 0 31 3 Main 545 8 8.4 3 3 L 4 Chapin4 61 8 -5:30 6 211 1 4 0 Chapin 6 101 9 -3 1 --l- 1 6 0 6 Main 587 1212 5 1 - -- - - -- - -- .1 �Q . _2 ...._......_ . -- I - -..._ 0 - °-- Main 565 Main 583 - - - -11 Anti Chamber about - - T 8 -5 si r1s, does not -- 5 want to artici ate 510 0 0 p 0 1 Edward Jones Main -- - - - - -- 4 - -- 95 _._..— 4 _._-- ... - -- - -- - -� - -- --- ._...- - ..- _._4.- _- .- ._.._._. -__. ..- _. - -... -- ._.....4 0 - - -- -- High 41 47 "" 12 8 -5 1 20 20 0 0 Hi h 51 5 -9 5 5 O 1 0 0 High 71 9 -5 10 01 10 2 12 High 4j 7-5 4 4 0 0 High 1 1 3 -7 � 1 0, 1 1 � 1 Hi h 14 12 -5 1 0 ( 1 1 1 High 1j 9 -5 1 1 01 1 1 - 1 Hair Plus Hi h 12 8 -5 1 12 1111 1 1 35 Atlantic Haven 30 1601 10.6 ; 40 41T ( 36 Eastern Bank Haven 30 61 10 -6 10 j 4 1 7 - _ 01 7E0 i. 4 0 — p ReadingE a Haven 70 71 -6 _ 2 Bangkok Spice Haven 76 2' 2 1 0t4 !_ 2 Haven 80 71 10-8:00 7 1!L j - 6 2 _ Chiefs — Haven 84 2j 8 -5:30 1 2 01 1 2 1 Roula's Haven 86 11 8 -5:00 1 1 01 1 1 3 Haven 88 2 9 -11 5 2 1 1;L i I 1 0 2 1 0 Masons " "` Haven 110 1 -11:00 __ -_1'10 22 10) 32 Post Office Haven 170 55( 10 -5PM 55 330 4 10 Reading Coop Haven 180 40 8 -5:00 40 34 O /LfT 6 40 Haven Junct Haven 2 33 9 -5 ( 33 0 1 33 7 1 Beach Bum Haven 2 3 11 00 1 2 2 L 3 6 1� Advancian -- Haven2 _.. 20 . .95._.._ .... -5 2UO..._ _ ... ?.- -..- __... 1 ....._._..... 2 3 Barton /Rosseti Haven 2 2 9 -5 2 10 11 2 American Diab Haven 2 2 9 -5 I 2 1 L 1 _ 2 61 8 Lasercare Haven 2/304 4 10 -6 I 4 210 /L 4a,3 CHAMBER PARKNG SURVEY 4OF4 Rdg Fam Chirp S Vie gas Haven 2/305 Haven 2 1 1 7 -10 9 -5 I 1 _ 1 1101 110 0 T O 1 _ 0 1 Alive & Well Linden 2 2 11 -7 1 2 111. I 1 1 Vitacity Linden 2 6 12-4 6 111. 5_ 2 7 Adv Design Linden 2 6 6:30 -5:00 6 2 L 4 1 4 Crosby Haven 175 7 9 -5 7 5 L 2 2 Hot Spot Haven 85 1 7 -11:00 1 01 1 1 1 Vogue Haven 77 11 9.4:00 j 1 11 0 0 Atlantic Frame Haven 75 1 9:30 -5:30 j 1 1 I 0 0 Carlson'' "" Haven 55 27 9 -12:00 27 10(0 17 17 Brooks Haven 25 12 9:00 -5:00 4 40 0 ( 0 Harnden 47 2 9:00 -5:00 2 2 T 0 0 Anions Harridan 11i 7 -7PM I 7 6�0 1 1 Harnden 31 61 8-4:00 f 6 0 6 6 Woburn 22R 11 10.6:00 1 1 110 0 0 Woburn 84 1 9 -5:00 1 110 1 0 0 Massbank Haven 123-16E 30 30 O/L �_ 0 ( 0 MF Charles# Main /Haven 48 9 -5 42 140 28 0i 28 Venetian Moon Main 680 36, 4 -12PM 18 01 1 18 5 23 Veterinarian Main 668 6 8 -6 4 11L ; 3 0 _ 3 Reading Troph Main 660 7) 10 -2:00 i 7 210 1 5 01 5 Goodhearts Main 642 5 12 -5:00 3 21L 1 01 1 Wine Sho Main 670 6 4 -9 4 0 4 01 4 CVS Main 665 50 7AM -10PM 25 0 25 5 30 Famlly Dental 18 9-4 12 61T 6 3_ 9 1150 833 4661 419 130 549 Total Employees JEmployees Employer Current Needs 12 mos Needs Total Parking Needs @ Peak Times Provided ' O = Owned; L = Leased; T =Town rental " 100 staff members, plus 70 participants in work programs not included above as only 3 drive t private parking lot is used by other businesses - owner is going to Put up private parking. signs. ___ --------- { "' has a problem with Atlantic shoppers parking in his owned s aces I ""Masons - most evenings up to 200 people attend meetings here " "Thursda is eak day �- I I q q3S" 1APPENDIX "C": CALIBARATED CHAMBER SURVEY R|0FK-1�.1� O6T8 �A�FT ^ 'St, Peak P Aded, Town Rent N Year:—;, Next Year, Increase ouri.. [11ti"Lul L, uummov xe�au�^ ��^= ^ . . ~ - _— � n �� '—^ Rose's — Quilt S L 12-4 8-5 """ Hair ---- — ' o u n% o e -- H---n — -- --de 26 5 10 10 6 o * o n% 4 8-5 1 Corner Closet de � n om -^ �o———�� 10-4 — � 4 n m& 1 nn '�' Auto —' -- 8-5:30 o o �n� o o | Mission — Deeds -- ' L * u u om s � R—"--- ' 8-6 o o o o nxM Cain Oil Gould 16 7 25 25 25 4 o 22 m �� m * —'-- with o o � Dentist ----'-- Gould no 7 n 5 1 L 4 u L * *n Wolgreen's Pharmacy Hamden a oonversnovngs -- x Hamden m u n o o n% n 8-4:00 purpmovo,omt Hamden 47 u u u T n o% n 9o0-5:00 xnmno Hamden 47 11 r o o 1 o% 1 7-7pm Hair Plus Haven 1 1 12 12 11 L 1 n% 1 o'n / ' c x 1 o � u o *� ' � o n 1 � � 9-5 - * ' uo uo o x o * L n 1 11:00 Haven .2 5 Beach Bum 9-5 z L 1 1 x � .,_ -7 * 9-5 '- e Haven o 5 * 4 2 ou 2 o ^a"=^=e n6oFamCmm<#000 navvn "z s 1 1 1 o o um n 7-10 snmnneo *o"on uu 7 12 o o nm n 9:00-59:00-5:00 u Atlantic Supermarket Haven 30 s 160 40 1 T 36 n& oo 10-6 � Eastern Bank (in Atlantic) Haven »o s s 4 o 4 n% ^ 1ou � Carlson Real Estate Haven 9-12:00 no r xr u �o o n nm o �u�o» Reading Eye Assoc *oven rn n r T r o o u% n 10'6 eon °---,i � —Restaurant *even ro n u 2 o c n% u 11m0-2o o Vogue Beauty ax Haven 77 o 1 1 1 n u% n o�oo m�»�'��ng cv Haven 78 n 1 1 1 o c% o oomrau Holly Beauty Salon / ump�/ Haven uo s r r 1 L n n% s 10-8:00 Haven u* n z z o u n& z *«o» cms Barber on,n Hot Spot Restaurant Haven on o 1 1 o 1 n% 1 7'11o0 / nvu|^'sAlterations Haven m 8-5:00 o � � n � nm � ��nn — ounno Insurance Agency Haven uo o u 2 1 L 1 n 100% u 9-11 Masons***** Haven 110 1 1 1 o o o 5-11:00 ��om�'o�e Haven 136 xo ao 33 o 22 m au 1o5Pw J&B Crosby Accounting nmmn 175 r 7 n L u n% u *o Reading Coop Bank Haven 180 oo 40 34 o/uT e ^ 10% 10 u'a:ou Hitching Post nen,n 190. ! Perfections Salon Haven oa A, mnvwm|&pumn ommn mo � New England Micros Haven xnn Massbank oanx Haven 123-169 n ao un uu ou u nm n 9-5:00 � Foreign Auto Union High 15 o � Seat Cover Mart mex 15 n Square Liquors moo 13 o � Auto Body Clinic High n o Weavers Auto Service nigh e1 o 1 | CPA firm (Stephen vwadyxov) nigh na 1 comer m haven innoir Plus bldg � All share lot behind bldq ,' ' mAo 41~*e 1 Nicks Dry Cleaners � ` H 41 1 G�enTvmamneo�u�n ' ' High xz 1 Lu��Ta�r � High *n 1 (was) MM Bookkeeping mo» *7 1 - * Luma ro.o 1, 1 24 29 o -5 om -5 ' David LiBassi, 47 1 Lyonsi Ind ' ' � `' ` �� 47 / Lava Laundry ~' High '---` � ^`.~/ ~ ^r 1 | | ' —� 47A 1 | | � � | Town Taxi ' High | / ' �� +�� | / �� — ~ uummov xe�au�^ ��^= ^ . . ~ - _— � n �� '—^ Rose's — Quilt S L 12-4 8-5 """ Hair ---- — ' o u n% o e -- H---n — -- --de 26 5 10 10 6 o * o n% 4 8-5 1 Corner Closet de � n om -^ �o———�� 10-4 — � 4 n m& 1 nn '�' Auto —' -- 8-5:30 o o �n� o o | Mission — Deeds -- ' L * u u om s � R—"--- ' 8-6 o o o o nxM Cain Oil Gould 16 7 25 25 25 4 o 22 m �� m * —'-- with o o � Dentist ----'-- Gould no 7 n 5 1 L 4 u L * *n Wolgreen's Pharmacy Hamden a oonversnovngs -- x Hamden m u n o o n% n 8-4:00 purpmovo,omt Hamden 47 u u u T n o% n 9o0-5:00 xnmno Hamden 47 11 r o o 1 o% 1 7-7pm Hair Plus Haven 1 1 12 12 11 L 1 n% 1 o'n / ' c x 1 o � u o *� ' � o n 1 � � 9-5 - * ' uo uo o x o * L n 1 11:00 Haven .2 5 Beach Bum 9-5 z L 1 1 x � .,_ -7 * 9-5 '- e Haven o 5 * 4 2 ou 2 o ^a"=^=e n6oFamCmm<#000 navvn "z s 1 1 1 o o um n 7-10 snmnneo *o"on uu 7 12 o o nm n 9:00-59:00-5:00 u Atlantic Supermarket Haven 30 s 160 40 1 T 36 n& oo 10-6 � Eastern Bank (in Atlantic) Haven »o s s 4 o 4 n% ^ 1ou � Carlson Real Estate Haven 9-12:00 no r xr u �o o n nm o �u�o» Reading Eye Assoc *oven rn n r T r o o u% n 10'6 eon °---,i � —Restaurant *even ro n u 2 o c n% u 11m0-2o o Vogue Beauty ax Haven 77 o 1 1 1 n u% n o�oo m�»�'��ng cv Haven 78 n 1 1 1 o c% o oomrau Holly Beauty Salon / ump�/ Haven uo s r r 1 L n n% s 10-8:00 Haven u* n z z o u n& z *«o» cms Barber on,n Hot Spot Restaurant Haven on o 1 1 o 1 n% 1 7'11o0 / nvu|^'sAlterations Haven m 8-5:00 o � � n � nm � ��nn — ounno Insurance Agency Haven uo o u 2 1 L 1 n 100% u 9-11 Masons***** Haven 110 1 1 1 o o o 5-11:00 ��om�'o�e Haven 136 xo ao 33 o 22 m au 1o5Pw J&B Crosby Accounting nmmn 175 r 7 n L u n% u *o Reading Coop Bank Haven 180 oo 40 34 o/uT e ^ 10% 10 u'a:ou Hitching Post nen,n 190. ! Perfections Salon Haven oa A, mnvwm|&pumn ommn mo � New England Micros Haven xnn Massbank oanx Haven 123-169 n ao un uu ou u nm n 9-5:00 � Foreign Auto Union High 15 o � Seat Cover Mart mex 15 n Square Liquors moo 13 o � Auto Body Clinic High n o Weavers Auto Service nigh e1 o 1 | CPA firm (Stephen vwadyxov) nigh na 1 comer m haven innoir Plus bldg � All share lot behind bldq ,' ' mAo 41~*e 1 Nicks Dry Cleaners � ` H 41 1 G�enTvmamneo�u�n ' ' High xz 1 Lu��Ta�r � High *n 1 (was) MM Bookkeeping mo» *7 1 - * Luma ro.o 1, 1 24 29 o -5 om -5 ' David LiBassi, 47 1 Lyonsi Ind ' ' � `' ` �� 47 / Lava Laundry ~' High '---` � ^`.~/ ~ ^r 1 | | ' —� 47A 1 | | � � | Town Taxi ' High | / ' �� +�� | / �� — ~ Last Corner Restaurant High 49 1 ncrementa Capitol Mortgage High 59 1 8 5 5 L w e d E m P ye, � q, 30% 1.5 Morse Financial Services High 57 Street 1 Tote Emp.@. Parking ' � Leased Parking. -::emp.oxq.e t Needs Nex- eme, eed, s,+ Pea 32 Business Name . , Street # Block i '- Employees 9 OroVAd6d, , ,* Town-Rent eecs Year. -._Qqr Next Year -N in6riase our s_ Last Corner Restaurant High 49 1 Capitol Mortgage High 59 1 8 5 5 L 0 1.5 30% 1.5 Morse Financial Services High 57 1 1 1 0 0 0 0% 0 Century 21 / in train depot Lincoln 32 1 20 20 11 0 9 0 0% 9 9AM Vitality Wellness spa Linden 2 6 6 1 L 5 2 7 12-4 Atlantic Music Studio Linden 2 Alive & Well Chiropractic Linden 2 2 2 1 L 1 0% 1 11-7 Advanced Design Concepts Linden 2 6 6 2 L 4 0% 4 8:30-5:00 Doherty Funeral Home Linden 11 Verizon Linden 10? Jon Ayres Financ Advisors Linden 15 Burger King Main 357 Jiffy Lube Main 369 DustBusters Main 400 McDonald's Main 413 Jimbo's Restaurant Main 454 4 4 4 L D 0 0% 0 5-8 Dunkin Donuts Main 454 128 Tire Inc. Main 459 Ultra Sery Main 467 8 4 8 0 D 0 0% 0 7-6 BankNorth Main 470 5 5 5 0 D 0 0% 0 12-5 Kitty's Salon Main 484 71.1 The Chocolate Truffle Main 494 7 7 2 0 5 4 9 3-7 Village carpet Main 504 4 4 4 L 0 0 0% - 11, -17-- 0 3PM Quiznos& Conv Main 505 1 1 1 0 4 jt�--�400W 1 4 9-5 Reading Dry Cleaners Main 525 5 3 3 0 0 3 0OX 3 7-5 Emperor's Choice Restaurant Main 530 8 8 8 L 0 0 0 7P.M Reading Chronicle Main 531 15 10 6 0 4 0 0% 4 8-12 Designer Bathrooms Main 545 8 3 3 L 0 3 3 8-4 King's Auto Ctr Main 550 3 3 3 L 0 0 0% 0 8-5 Fabric Town Main 557 8 5 2 3 1 20% 4 12-3 1 DaSilva Upholstery? Main 565 Cooling Unlimited? Main 565 Salon Muffle ? Main 565 5 5 5 0 0 0% 0 8-5 NEFA (trade assoc) r. Main 580 4 4 1 L 3 4 100% i 7 8:30-5 Agganis Driving School Main 580 #1 20 4 0 4 4 8 9-5 1 Comically Spkg Main 580 3 3 1 L 2 3 5 12-2 Comcast Main 580 2 2 1 L 1 2 3 9-11 James Glynn I I Insurance Main 580 2 2 1 L 1 2 3 9-5 Christopher!s Restaurant Main 5.80 15 8 4 L 4 4 8 10-1 ', GSX Groupware Sols Main 580, 2nd Jullanas Salon Main. 580 9 9 3 L 6 4 10 12-5 Prof Chews martialArts ?? �Main 580 Recruiting Technologies,?? Main. 580 (was) Computer Depot Main 580 (was) Sovereign Bank Main 580 7 7 0 7 0 0% 7 2-5 Pizza World Main 583 0 0 Vacuum Express Main 587 1 1 1 0 0 0% 0 12-5 Sense of Wonder Main 587 Twin Seafood Rest Main 591 Teamworks ?? Main 6D0 bank of America Main 600 (14 total businesses) Main 600 MF Charles#. Main 612 48 42 14 0 28 0 0% 28 9-5 Savory Tastes Rest Main 601 Edward Jones Main 605 4 4 0 4 0% 4 9-5 Hersey Jewelers Main 606 Aroma CaM Main 607 Glen's Barber? Main 608 NewEng Picture Frame ? Main 622 R William F. Crowley Law Main 626 T 6 3 9 9-4 Family Dental Main 636 18 12 6 Goodhearts Main 642 5 3 2 L 1 0 0% 1 12-5:00 Latham, Latham, Lamond Main 643 14 14 14 L 0 0% 9:00-5:00 Simms Jewelers Main 648 o,37 I own Pizza ou[vt:y VI W111puyuc 50 25 0 <: 25 5 ncrementa 30 7AM-10PM CVS Reading Trophy Main 660 7 7 2 0 5 Owned Employee 5 % CB Designs (cards) Main 662 S"I eet , rme -7� otal Emp "p Parking. Lease d ed PaW6g. N 6 ads Next ln6 Main Peak Business ; , N at St et # Block Employees . - Peak;' 'Provided Tow n' 4-9 1 Year Next Year. Increase o urs I own Pizza Main Main UI+O 650 50 25 0 25 5 F- - -; �g 30 7AM-10PM CVS Reading Trophy Main 660 7 7 2 0 5 0 0% 5 10-2:00 CB Designs (cards) Main 662 R 0 0% 3 8-6 1 Middlesex Animal (Veterinary) Main 668 6 4 1 L 3 4-9 1 Wine Shop (#676?) Main 670 6 4. 0 4 0 0% 4 Reading Jade Chinese Rest Main 672 (or Eastern Chinese?) Sam's Tailor Shop Main 678 0 18 5 23 4-12PM • Venetian Moon Main 680 36 18 L 5 3 8 9-8 DA Silva Upholstering? Main 565B 10 6 1 Knights of Columbus Sanborn? 11 J&D Dance Studio Sanborn? 11 Edgerly & Sanborn Funeral Sanborn? 25 Sophia Brina Woburn 12 5 3 0 3 0 0% 3 12-5 Christian Sci Reading Room Woburn 24 First Congr Church Woburn 25 4 0 0% 4 104 1 Creative Arts Woburn 25 4 4 0 Reading Pediatrics Woburn 36 13 7 7 0 10 10 9-5 Strassburd Woburn 36 1 1 1 L 0 0 0% 0 2:30-6 (prof/med building . Woburn 36 8 5 5 L 0 0 0% 0 9-4 Massage Woburn 36 2 2 2 L 0 0 0% 0% 0 0 9-8 Kelleher Woburn 36 1 1 1 1 L L 0 0 0 0 0% 0 12-8 Click Woburn 36 1 1 1 1 L 0 0 0% 0 9-5 New Eng Woburn 36 1 The Academy Woburn 36 . 0 2 0 0% 2 10-4 Judith Osborn, CPA Woburn 36 2 2 0 First Baptist Church Woburn 45 13 12 12 0 0 0 0% 0 5 9-3 9-6 Middlesex Family Medical Woburn 46 7 5 2 L 3 2 0% 0 9-5:00 Timothy Kelly Atty Woburn 84 1 1 1 0 0 0 0% 8 8-5 Lisa Vouras, DMD Woburn 85 8 8 0 8 Church of Good Shep Woburn 95 0 0 25 3 12% 28 9-5:30 Dowd Medical Assoc Woburn 107 29 25 0 St Agnes Church Woburn 186 Reading Family Chiropract Woburn 18-20 Wright Prof Bldg Woburn 22-24 0 0% 0 10-6:00 Kelly Donovan Chiropract Woburn 22R 1 1 1 i427 0 343 126.5 ITOTALS 759 y A 3 -Z" IAPPENDIX T": COMMITTEE SURVEY OF EMPLOYERS Downtown Parking Task Force Employer survey June 2007 Business Street Address # Empl Full. Part R Res Parking Provided Park Problem If yes, specific 1Col.,b,. Pi-, Brande Court 2JAnton's 3 Cleaners Danvers Bank Hamden Street Hamden Street 10 6 4 5 _L1 1 4 0 -Yes -Cust Yes Cust & EmplICost Empl 4 4 Purple Door Hamden Street 2 2 1 0 0 0 Yes Cust & Empi Walgreen's Hamden Street 37 12 25 20- 0 Yes Cust & Empl 6 6 JT Vending Haven Street 2 2 0 1 No 7 7 Atlantic Haven Street 150 70 80 60 0 Yes Empi 8 9 [ Bangkok Spice Beach Bum Tanning Haven Street Haven Street 2 2 0 1 Yes Cust 10 Brooks Pharmacy Pharmac)L_ Haven Street 15 5 10 5 5 Yes Cust & Empi 11 Carlson Real Estate Haven Street 20 2 18412 10 Yes Empi 12 Hair Plus Haven Street 16 1 14 2 j2 5 Yes Cust & Empi 13 Hitching Post Haven Street 14 J & 6 Crosby & Co Haven Street 6 5 1 1 0 Yes Cust & Empl 15 Lase Care Cosmetics Center dHaven Street 16 Massbank I Haven Street 24 11 16 8 24 Yes Cust & Empl O'Dea's Barber Shop Haven Street 1 1 0- 1 1 Yes Cust 18 Perfection's Hair & Nail Haven Street 4 2 2 0 1 Yes Empl/ Cost of parking r17 19 Post Office Haven Street 55 55 0 6 40 1 Yes Cust & Empi 120 0 21 Reading Co-op Reading Eyeglass Haven Street I Haven Street L5L33 12 15 45 No Cust 22 Utopia Hair Haven Street 23 24 Vitality Wellness Spa Aroma Cafe Linden Street Main Street 5 j 2 I 3 3 —2 Yes I Cust 25 Bathrooms Etc Main Street 6 j 2 4 0 2 Yes Cust & Empi 26 27 Christopher's Clock Folk of NE Main Street Main Street I 14 2 3 2 11 0 10 0 2 2 Yes Yes Cust & Empl Cust 28 Comically Speaking Main Street 3 1 2 0.__ 1 Yes Cust & Empl 29 CVS Main Street 40 18 22 30 0 Yes Empl/Cost of parking, 0 Edward Jones Investments Main Street 4 2 2 0 0 Yes Cust/Empl 1 1 32 3 Reading Quick Shop Good Harts Main Street Main Street 2 6 1 2 1 4 1 4 2 2 No Yes Empl [30 33 34 35 5 Cathy Nails Kings Auto Middlesex Animal Hospital Main street Main Street Main Street 8 4 6 6 3 5 1 1 —0 0 1 4 0 Yes Yes Yes Cust & Empi Cust Empl & Cust 36 37 Mr Glenn's Barber Shop Kom Do Main Street Main Street i 3 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 Yes Yes Cust & Empl Cust Downtown Parking Task Force Employer survey June 2007 0 Business Street Address # Empl Full Part R Res Parking Provided Park Problem If yes, specific 38I Pizza World Main Street 10 3 – 7 –. 2 3 yes Cust Mainly 39 -- 40 Reading Trophy _�ding Trop Fabric Town Main Street Main Street 10 6 12 5 4 7 4 1 2 0 Yes Yes Cust Cust/Emplo 41 Salon Muffle Main Street 4 1 1 3 1 0 I Yes Cust & Empl 43 Savory Taste Sense of Wonder Main Street Main Street 14 3 20_ j 1 11 19 5 7 0 2 Yes Yes �Cust Yes E.pI r42 44 Sims Jewelers Main Street 4 1 3 4 2 Yes 45 Tony's Nails Main Street I 6 4 2 0 0 Yes Cust & Empi 46 Twin Seafood Main Street 3 j 2 I. 1 0 1 Yes Cust 47 Venetian Moon (Main Street 20 j 7 13 12 0 Yes Empi 48 Wine Shop of Reading I Main Street I 9 2 7 7 0 Yes Empl/Cust 491 Reading Dry Cleaners Main Street 5 3 I 2 0 3 Yes Cust 50 Emperors Choice I Main Street I 12 6 6 0 12 No 51 Duncan Donuts Main Street 16 6 10 4 0 Yes Cust/Empl 52 Jimbo's Main Street I 4 3 1 0 0 Yes Cust/Empl 53 Latham Main Street 14 11 3 5 0 Yes Cust & Empl 5 - 4 Ruff &Ready Main Street 3 'A I 0 1 0 Yes Empl 55 Sofia Brine Woburn Street I 6 1 1 5— 5 0 Yes Cust/Empl 56 Town Pizza Main Street 6 1 5 4 2 Yes Cust 57 Elder Trust [M:jin Main i 1 0 1 1 Yes Cust 5"1 NE Frame Main Street 2 1 1 0 1 Yes Cust – - --------- 591 Bank America Main Street 10 1 6 4 1 8 Yes Cust & Empl 60 Magic Tailor I Main Street 1 1 0 1 0 Yes 1Cust 61 621 family Dentist __— EMARC Main Street I Gould Street 22 14 60 j 40 8 20 1 10 4 30 Yes Yes Cust & Empl Cust & Empl 631Gabdana Salon & Spa Brande Court 641Vogue Beauty Shop Haven Street 65�13anknorth Main Street I 5 3 2 1 5 Yes Cust & Empi 66 Eastern Bank Haven Street 4 3 3 0 Yes Cust & Empi 67 The Chocolate Truffle Main Street 12 8 4 Yes Cust & Empl 68 The Hot Spot in Reading Haven Street —12 1 1 0 1 0 No 69I Daily Times Chronicle Main Street 12 6 I 6 2 0 Yes Cust & Empi 70 Quiznos Sub Main Street 5 3 2 3 2 Yes Cust 71 Bayview Reality Haven Street 2 1 1 1 1 Yes Cust 72 Filnat Design Studio Main Street 0 1 0 No 73 Struble Eng Main Street 1 1 1 0 No 74 Sound Unlimited Main Street 1 1 0 0 4 Yes Cust 0 41 Downtown Parking Task Force Employer survey June 2007 Business I Street Add.. # Empl Full Part R Res i Parking Provided Park Problem if yes, specific 75 Village Carpet; Main Street 8 1 4 14 1 8 Cust 76 77 Hersh Jewlers BT Powers Main Street Main Street 78 Freeman Detective Main Street 0 I 0 0 Yes Cust 79 79 Today's Touch Main Street L7 130 80 Sean Gergory Main Street 81 81 Quality Experince Main Street 821SVS Eng Main Street 2 2 0 2 .0 NO NO 8 83 3 NE Fabric Assoc soc Main Street 2 2 0 2 1 Yes Cust & Empl 4 84 Aganis Main Street 5 4 1 0 0 Yes Cust & Empl 5 85 Kon Won Do Main Street 1 2 0 0 Yes Cust 6 86 Lewis Clark Brown Ins. Main Street —3 7 8 87 Cole Ins Main Street 8 8 88 Comast Main Street 4 4 0 0 0 Yes Cust & Empl 8 89 9 Ins. Street go 90 _Glynn --Main Salon Frege Haven Street 3 1 2 0 1 Yes Empl 91 American Reality Haven Street 16 4 I 12 12_ 1 Yes Cust & Empl 92 American Diabeties Foundation Haven Street I 2 2 0 1 1 Yes Cust & Empl 93 Dowd Medical —Laser Haven Street 11 11 0 2 0 Yes .............. Cust & Empl 94 Care Haven Street 5 3 2 2 1 Yes Cust & Empl 95 Stephen Vargus, Law Haven Street 1 0' 1 Yes Cust 961S.ley Group _ Haven Street 4 4 0 0 1 Yes (Empl 97 Barton & Rossette Law Haven Street 2 2 0 2 1 yes Cust 98 Mass Dental Street Haven Street 5 2 3 0 Yes Cust & Empl 99 Reading Family Chiopiractor ]Haven Street 1 1 0 0 1 NO 100 Kathy Fallon Law Haven Street 101 Judith Carpenter Law I Haven Street 102 Waldman Chiopractic I Haven Street 103 ........... Eve rythLing But Do 9 — Total Haven Street 897 1 481 416 295 261 Comments: Garages, Auto Repair & Gas Stations not surveyed other than King's Repair on Main Street, Chafin Street A utc, Repair Businesses have parking problem. \ Non Profit facilities Knight of Columbus,Elks, Legion requirements not included in Survey & have parking requirements for members & guests APPENDIX "Ell: STRUCTURED PARKING LAYOUTS A. Layout at the "CVS lot" 0 25 50 ii ------------------------ Conceptual Construction Cost estimate for a CVS lot structure Typical floor data: Total spaces (#) Number of spaces = 70 (including req. accessible ones) Perimeter = 700 linear feet Area = 25,000 sq. feet Floor-to-floor = 10 feet (may increase to 11' -Y for ADA compliance) 4-level facility Total spaces (#) Total built area (SF) Unit cost ($ISF) Facility cost 2006 Facility cost 2008 Cost/space 2008 3-level facility 180 75,000 50.04 $3,753,500 $4,203,000 $23,000 4-level facility 250 100,000 46.56 $4,656,000 $5,215,000 $21,000 B. Layout at the "Atlantic lot" �� N^\ �=| M Typical floor data: Total spaces Number ofspaces =8O (including req. accessible ones) Perimeter =7OO linear feet Area =2S.5O0 sq. feet Floor-'to-floor =1Dfeet (may increase to 11'-3" for AOA $20,400 4-level facility Conceptual Construction Cost estimate for an Atlantic Lot structure q6t Ll� Total spaces Total built area (SF) Unit cost ($/SF) Facility cost 2006 Facility cost 2008 Cost/space 2008 3-level facility 220 80,000 50.04 $4,000,000 $4,480,000 $20,400 4-level facility 300 110,000 46.56 $5,120,000 $5,734,000 $19,100 q6t Ll� C. Layout at the Town Hall Typical floor data: Total spaces (#)_ Number of spaces = 50 (including req. accessible ones) Perimeter = W linear feet Area = 16,300 sq. feet Floor-to-floor = 10 feet (may increase to 11'-3" for ADA compliance) 4-level facility Conceptual Construction Cost estimate for a Town Hall structure L�aQ 4 1 Total spaces (#)_ Total built area (SF) Unit cost ($/SF) Facility cost 2006 Facility , cost 2008 Cost/space 2008 3-level facility 120 49,000 50.04 $2,450,000 $2,740,000 $23,000 4-level facility 170 65,000 46.56 $-3,030,000 $3,390,000 $20,000 L�aQ 4 1 LEGAL NOTICE' TOWN OFREADING To. the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please -take ' notice that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold the .follow - Ing public hearings on Tuesday, June ,26, 2007 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, ..,Reading,. Massachusetts: I Water, Server. and Storinwater, Rates Policy on..lNaiver• of ,Hours . . of Retail sales :'Tr.af�ic R•U.l0s: and:• Regulations Do Not :'nter. I `Irndlana:Avenue Nord bound .at`_' California Road . 9:00, p:m: N.o :parking anytime - :F;o) ' Run_:L>�ne :cul -de -sac.: -9::30 p.m:: AII` interested-.parties may appear. in per son,, may submit.. th.E..0 .com..fne.nts :i,n :writing -; 0r may ..emaii: comments to town:: t�anager @oi'r':ea.ding.ma:us: ;�:.' By ordet;.of,.: Peter .L. Hechenbleikner'.,.: Town Manager - 6/19 a L To: Peter Hechenbleikner From: Ted McIntire 5t""* Date: June 19, 2007 Re: FY2008 Water/Sewer/Storm Water Rates The Water Sewer and Storm Water Management Advisory Committee voted at their meeting of May 9, 2007 to recommend the following rates for FY2008: FY2008 Water Rate $7.18 per one hundred cubic feet, with a minimum bill of $14.36, effective with the September 10,' 2007 billing. • FY2008 Sewer Rate $7.08 per one hundred cubic feet, with a minimum bill of $14.16, effective with the September 10, 2007 billing. • FY2008 Storm Water Rate $39.84 per unit (2,552 square feet) per year, to be billed quarterly in the amount of $9.96 per unit. 4�z� TOWN OF READING Water & Sewer Rate History (price per 1OO cubic feet) FY2008 PRELIMINARY Water & Sewer Rate Calculation Effective Date VVater Sewer Total Y6Change July 1.1Q81 31.50 *0.80 $230 O/a July 1, 1985 $1.87 $143 $3.30 43.596 July 1. 1986 $2.56 $2.25 $4.81 45.896 JU(y 1. 1887 $282 $2.35 $4.97 3.3% July 1, 1988 $2.59 $2.79 $5.38 8.2% August 1.1880 $2.50 $3.00 $6.50 3.9% August 1.1SHD $2.56 $2.98 $5.52 -1.396 August 1, 1891 $2.28 $3.31 Q5.00 1.496 August 1.18B2 $1.62 $4.33 $5.85 4.5% August 1. 1893 $1.68 $5.06 $8.74 15.2% February 1, 1884 $2.13 -$4.03 $6.76 0.396 August 1, 1094 $2.33 $5.13 $748 10.496 August 1. 1995 $2.39 $4.53 $6.82 -7.2% February/. 1996 $2,39 $3.84 $8.23 -10.096 {}onnposite.FYBO $2.39 $4.22 $6.61 -11.496 August 1, 1906 $2.85 $3.87 $8.82 3.2% August 1.1&S7 $3.11 $5.11 $8.22 20.5Y6 August 1.10S8 $3.39 $4.88 $8.37 1.896 August 1, 1899 $3.41 $5.30 $8.71 4.1% August 1.2D0O $3.58 $5.47 $0.03 3.796 August 1.2DO1 $3.66 $5.15 $8.81 -2.496 August 1.2OO2 $3.75 85.28 Q8.03 2.5% August 1.2003 $4.25 $5.28 $8.53 5.696 August 1.2OO4 $4.86 $5.35 $10.01 5.0Y6 /\uguat1.2006 $4.78 $5.78 $10.58 5.696 September 1O.2OOG $5.59 $6.00 $11.65 10.3% December 10, 2006 $8.38 $6.08 $12.42 6.696 Pt nal (4).xks 6/19/2007 Page Hkst ~~� ' TOWN OFREADING FY2008 PRELIMINARY Water 8 Sewer Rate Ce|cu|obnn (price per 1OO cubic feet) Water and Sewer Rate Model Assumptions: 1. Annual water demand is estimated at73O.OUOHCF. 2. Annual sewer demand is estimated at 693,500 HCF. 3. Water Expenses: the Town will purchase 1OOY6nf its water from the K8VVRA. 4. Reserves: No transfers from Water & Sewer Reserve Funds for rate stabilization are included. Required User Payments Discount - %of Water Payments vsBilling 0.890 96 of Sewer Payments vo Billing 0'898 Required Billing User Billing Volume - 100 Cu Fl % Sewer to Water = Rate per 1DO Cu Ft USE FY20O Above 0 Change FY88 FY08 Water Sewer ' $4,661.887 $4371.587 576,201 540,309 $5,238,188 $4,911,896 730,000 693,500 $71756 $7.0828 $7'18 $7'08 Water Sewer TOTAL $6.86 $6.06 $12.42 $7.18 $7.08 $14.20 12,896 16.996 14.8% na|WQ.xJw Page RCn|o � � �4�~�� ^ ��~~��-_�� FY 2008 PRELIMINARY WATER REVENUES V \' 6/19/2007 Page W1 F08_WSSWMAC_Final (4).xls WRev FY03A FY04A FY05A FY06A FY07B FY08B User Payments: $2,653,850 $2,374,406 $2,958,803 $3,153,401 $4,386,986 $4,661,987 Other Revenue: Abatements (1,556) (950) (4,570) (5,430) (4,500) (5,500) Service Const. /Renew. 34,141 26,455 34,743 36,433 35,000 36,000 Real Estate Liens 92,839 87,649 77,335 85,491 78,000 83,000 Interest Charges 21,431 19,345 17,593 21,218 18,000 20,000 Interest Income 17,179 16,506 60,156 97,733 20,000 20,000 Reimbursements: Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gulf Oil 100,000 0 0 0 0 0 Spec. Asmt/Hazard. Waste 0 0 0 0 0 0 Premiums from Sale of Bonds 20,093 .24,710 0 0 0 Transfer from Reserve: (87,000) 56,244 212,000 729,154 400,000 MWRA Buy -in 200,000 Subtotal - Other Revenues 177,034 225,342 421,967 964,599 746,500 153,500 GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T: $2,830,884 $2,599,748 $4,118,000 $5,133,486 $4,815,487 $3,380,770 V \' 6/19/2007 Page W1 F08_WSSWMAC_Final (4).xls WRev FY 2008 PRELIMINARY SEWER REVENUES REVENUE: 6/19/2007 Page S1 F08_WSSWMAC_Final (4).xls SRev FY03A FY04A FY05A FY06.A FY07 B FY08 B User Payments: $3,618,226 $3,405,625 $3,354,726 $3,648,887 $4,077,268 $4,371,587 Other Revenue: Abatements (12,555) (6,785) (12,211) (3,462) (6,000) (6,000) Real Estate Liens 115,980 118,830 92,639 95,606 93,000 100,000 Inspection Fees 900 850 875 1,875 900 1,000 Interest Charges 27,921 25,382 20,035 23,911 20,000 20,000 Interest Income 13,278 9,245 27,428 71,925 20,000 20,000 Spec. Asssessments 16,061 16,864 19,476 8,290 5,000 5,000 Reimbursements:Septic Tank Sewage Disposal 2,872 Grants 0 0 0 0 Transfer from Reserve: (336,000) 0 0 10,000 694,157 0 Subtotal - Other Revenues (174,415) 164,386 148,242 211,017 827,057 140,000 GRAND TOTAL REVENUE REQ'T: $3,443,811_ $3,570,011 $3,502,968 $3,859,904 $4,904,325 $4,511,587 6/19/2007 Page S1 F08_WSSWMAC_Final (4).xls SRev RESERVE FUND STATUS Balance January 1, 2007 Town Meeting Transfers November, 2007 Revised Available Balance WATER $1,441,598 $0 $1,441,598 Page 3 SEWER $952,035 ($14,157) $937,878 TOWN OF READING FY2008 PRELIMINARY Storm Water Rate Calculation . (price per 2,552 Sq. Ft. Impervious) Required Revenue $ 341,734 Discount - (0.89) $42,237 Required Billing $383,971 Billing Area - 2,552 Sq. Ft.Units 11,082 Rate per 2,552 Sq. Ft. $34.6481 USE - $34.65 Abatements/Reserve Fund - $5.19 Recommended Rate 5/9/2007 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To: the Inhabitants of the Town'of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the.Town ' of Reading will hold the .follow- ing public' hearings on Tuesday, June :26, 2007 in the . Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16. Lowell Street, Reading,. Massachusetts: I .Water, Sewer. and. Stormwate' Rates 8:00 p.m, ; -Policy-on Wei 6 ours of Retail Sales. :Traffic R.ufe : -and:. Regulations ='Do' Npt. En:er: - l `Indiana:Averiue Northbound;.at. Colifocriia Road. 9:00 p:m: N.o :parking anytime - :' .0 ' Run.:.Lane.'cul -de -sac.. 9::30 p.m: All': inkere t0 ;.par ties may appear:. in''person,..may submit.. th.el.r .comrne.nts .in. writing; or; j . May -.e.rimaii: comments to town: nanaaerg.ci 'r':ea.ding.ma.us By ordet= .of;.. Peter .I. Flechenbletkne�'..: Town Manager - 6/19 I � Section 3 9 — Approval of Retail Sales between midnight and 6 am Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am when the Board determines that permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience. These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled. Each application will be dealt with on a case by case basis. An initial application for a waiver of the 6 am to midnight hours of operation shall require a public hearing noticed to all property owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and/or publication on the Town's web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public hearing is required for each renewal. Board of Selectmen may revoke approval upon receipt of complaints that the operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be made only after a public hearing, unless emergent circumstances require an administrative revocation pending hearing. The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant. 1. Approval will be granted for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the approval shall be for all parts of the business. 3. The retail use for which approval of a change in retail hours is permitted will be the principal use on the property. 4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 5. The Board will require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and follow food code sanitation protocols. 7. No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. 8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive - thru's, and/or restrict parking in certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan form applicants, drawn to scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential buildings. 9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary approvals,. permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. 10. A waiver to allow retail uses between midnight and 6 am is not a waiver of any other bylaw or regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction. Parking J,/ C Z AROMA CAFE BAGEL WORLD BEAR ROCK CAFE 607 MAIN STREET 323 MAIN STREET 26 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 BURGER KING 357 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CUMBERLAND -FARMS 295 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 DUNKIN' DONUTS 273 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 LAST CORNER 49 HIGH STREET READING, MA 01867 MAIN STREET SUNOCO 1337 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 READING CAR CARE CENTER 467 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 READING SQUARE SHELL 749 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 STARBUCKS 288 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CHRISTOPHER'S 580 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 DUNKIN' DONUTS /SHELL 110 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 HOT SPOT 85 HAVEN STREET READING, MA 01867 LITTLE CHUCK'S DELI 245 WASHINGTON STREET READING, MA 01867 MCDONALD'S 413 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 READING MOBIL ON THE RUN 1330 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 READING STATION COFFEE DEPOT 32 LINCOLN STREET READING, MA 01867 STARBUCKS 24 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 CUMBERLAND /EXXON 85 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 DUNKIN' DONUTS 454 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 JK'S MARKET 212 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 MAIN STREET MOBIL 178 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 P & S CONVENIENT 287 LOWELL STREET READING, MA 01867 READING QUICK STOP 519 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 SHELL STATION 87 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 READING PETROLEUM 431 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 qcq p JOHN HANSON CORP. CUMBERLAND FARMS, INC. CUMBERLAND FARMS 522 WEST STREET 777 DEDHAM STREET 85 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CANTON, MA 02021 READING, MA 01867 ATTN: MAUREEN JERNSTEDT ATTN: GLORIA MANHERZ TRICKETT REALTY TRUST 1180 MAIN STREET TEWKSBURY, MA 01876 ATTN: H. SIDIROPOULOS MBP LLC 467 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ASZ LLC 749 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ATTN: BASSAM KOFAHI RABIH REALTY CO., INC. D /B /A EAST COAST GAS 1462 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 SHELL STATION 87 WALKERS BROOK DRIVE READING, MA 01867 EXXON /MOBIL OIL CORP. C/O VEEDER ROOT CMS 12596 W. BAYAUD AVE. #100 LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 CHARLES GRAY 431 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 MOBIL ON THE RUN 1330 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 CUMBERLAND FARMS 295 SALEM STREET READING, MA 01867 ATTN: TOM CACCIOLA MAIN STREET PETROLEUM LLC D /B /A MAIN ST. MOBIL 178 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ATTN: JOSEPH PRIZIO FADI MELK 431 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 GLOBAL 1337 MAIN STREET READING, MA 01867 ATTN: NABIH EL- KHOURY MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC 13258 FM 1960 WEST HOUSTON, TX 77065 JOHN HANSON CORP. 522 West Street • Reading, MA 01867 781,944.7233 June 13, 2007 Mr. Peter L Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Draft policy change on Approval of Retail Sales between midnight and 6:00 AM Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: In response to your recent request for comments about the proposed Bylaw change, we have several observations/ questions: #5) Evidence that expanded hours will have a minimal effect on the neighborhood — what type of "evidence" would be necessary to demonstrate "minimal effect on the neighborhood"? #7) No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays — As we recall, the change in this Bylaw was to add "or convenience" to the clause related to preserving the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Reading. Thus, the purpose of the change was to consider extended hours for the convenience of Reading residents. It appears to us that the same convenience provided by allowing certain business types to open early on weekdays to accommodate Reading customers should apply on weekends at the discretion of the business operator. Lifestyles have changed and many people head off early on weekdays and weekends; they would find it convenient to purchase food or fuel in Reading prior to their trip. Sincerely, JOHN HANSON CORP. Page 1 of 2 6,2s,� Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:23 AM To: 'Sousa, Kathleen' Subject: RE: Waiver of Limitatio on Retail Hours Kathleen I very much doubt that the Town would grant 24 hour operation, although it would be possible under this bylaw. The issue arose because of the morning issue, so my guess is that this is what the Board of Selectmen would approve. We are glad for your input. Pete Hechenbleikner From: Sousa, Kathleen [mailto:KSousa@cumberlandfarms.com] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 3:51 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: RE: Waiver of Limitations on Retail Hours Mr. Herchenbleikner, Is it the town's intent to offer a waiver just from 5:00 a.m.? As the proposed by-law reads, its difficult to determine whether its intent was to offer a waiver from 12:01 a.m. to the current 6:00 a.m. regulation, orjust to offer one additional hour. In many municipalities, we have the option of remaining open 24 hours and then set hours of operation based upon the needs of our customers. In Reading, we would be pleased to open at least from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, if not offered this flexibility. We much appreciate the opportunity to work with the Town on this amendment. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Kathleen Sousa Land Planning Manager Cumberland Farms, Inc. 777 Dedham Street Canton, MA 02021 781-828-4900, ext. 3396 781-821-5723 (fax) From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [mailto: phechenbleikner@ci. reading. ma.us] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 3:17 PM To: Sousa, Kathleen Subject: RE: Waiver of Limitations on Retail Hours Kathleen I'm not sure I understand the concerns. Is Cumberland Farms indicating that they want the option of being open prior to 5 am, and for days other than Monday through Friday? The entire discussion in the Community was the interest in being able to get a cup of coffee an the way to work — as early as 5 am. t4 laol 6/12/2007 Page 2 of 2 I'd appreciate any clarification you can give me. The hearing on this will be on June 26. Pete Hechenbleikner Town Manager From: Sousa, Kathleen [ mailto:KSousa@cumberiandfarms.com] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 2:46 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Waiver of Limitations on Retail Hours Attached are comments relative to the proposed By-Law change. Thank you for your consideration. Kathleen Sousa Land Planning Manager Cumberland Farms, Inc. 777 Dedham Street Canton, MA 02021 781-828-4900, ext. 3396 781-821-5723 (fax) 6/12/2007 eeee oe• %eeee C[1111b d Farms 777 DEDHAM STREET, CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02021 -9118 PHONE: 781 -828 -4900 WEBSITE: WMCUMBERLANDFARMSZOM June 11, 2007 Sent via E -Mail Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2685 Re: BY -LAW AMENDMENT Waivers to Permit Retail Sales Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: Law Department Thank you for the opportunity to comment as to the proposed by -law amendment relative to hours of operation for retail sales. Section 5.10 of the General By -Laws expressly contemplates a waiver for retail sales between the.hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. While the draft amendment purports to address such a waiver, it is limited by subsection 7. which provides that "No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday." As written, the waiver would grant one additional hour of retail operation (between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.), Monday through Friday, and on no legal holidays. Subsection 10. then qualifies the waiver permitting retail uses "between midnight and 6:00 a.m." and its relations to town regulations and other on -site activities. As stated above, the waiver does not permit retail sales between midnight and 6:00 a.m., as no waiver will be considered for prior to 5:00 a.m. Cumberland Farms would welcome a process whereby it may be permitted to extend its hours of operation for retail sales, and we hope that the above comments are helpful to you in the drafting of the required waiver. Sincerely, Devra G. Bailin Senior Counsel, Real Estate SON BRANDED PRODUCTS Gulf 4cq Hechenblelkner, Peter From: Kevin Allardi [kallard i@jatonlic.com] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 3:09 PM To: townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us. Subject: bylaw The guidelines you have proposed look fine, when and how long before we can go before the board for approval ? Thanks Kevin Allardi ( Dunkin Donut franchisee ) West st. 1 qC) 0 r LEGAL NOTICE I TOWN OF READING To: the Inhabitants of the Town'of Reading: Please -take notice that the Board of Selectmen of the.Town of Reading will hold the .follow- ing public: hearings on Tuesday, June :26, 2007 in the . Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16. Lowell Street, Reading,. Massachusetts: I .' ..Water, Sewer. and. Stormwater Rates 8 ::00 p:m� ; Policy on..Waiver`ofi Hours , of Retail Sales - :Traffic R:iales, .and: Rpguiat'ions ;'Do Npt. inter: i `Indiana:Averiue Northboia�nd:.at: California Road 9 "00: p rn No .,parking anytime - Ruri .Larie.'cul-de -sac 9:30, pp, Ally interested-.parties may appe.ae. i`n ° ^person,..may submit. , their comments .i,n.;writing j. ::or j tnay .erriaii: comrrents to thanager @ci:r6a.ding.ma:us. :.' I By ordef of;. Peter .l. Hechenbleiknet'.., Town Manager. 6/1.9. 1 q d I I TOWN OF READING In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 89, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, I the following street (s) are designated as stop streets at the intersection and in the direction indicated. Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, for the ToWn of Reading, are hereby amended as follows: By adding to Article 6, 'Section 6.25.5, the following: STREET INDIANA AVENUE DATE OF PASSAGE LOCATION Northbound AT California Road TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL REGULATION DO NOT ENTER 7:30AM to 8:30AM 2:30PM to 3:30PM MON. thru FRI. SEPT. Is'thru JUNE 30th SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES Indiana Avenue Proposed Parking Regulations Town Boundary ` Parcels Road Centerlines ^'~-- Rivers &streams Open water '~''� VVaUondu Map by: Town of Reading Parcels valid 1/1/05. Reading b/w orthophotos taken April 1998. taken May 2001 and April 2005. Data are for planning purposes only. 0 150 300 HechenblefteK, Peter From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:25 AM To: 'NedBoUo Subject: RE: Comments: Public hearing 6/20/2007 ThonkoforyomroommentsNed — \wiUgivethemtothe Board Vf Selectmen sdthe hearing on Pete Fromm: Ned BoUe[noaUto: .net Sent: Tuesday, June 19,2UU76:3ORM To: Town Manager Subject: Comments: Public hearing 6/26/2007 Dear Mr. Heohenbleikner and members of the Board ofSelectmen: Page 1 of I �S 6 4 6--O� I am writing to express my support for thareomnt traffic restrictions placed on Indiana Avenue. Additionally, | would to request that further restrictions be considered in this area in the interest of public safety. The area in question, Indiana Avenue runs from Red Gate Lane, North, past Virginia Avunue'and California Road and terminates at the gate to the playing fields adjacent to the Joshua Eaton School. This area becomes congested with motor vehicle traffic at in the morning, just prior to the opening of school, in the mid-afternoon, at the dismissal of classes and at many other times when games are being played on the Joshua Eaton Fields. During these times, cars, vans, trucks and SUV's are parked on both sides on Indiana Avenue (.and the adjacent side streets) creating a hazard for pedestrians and making passage of emergency vehicles difficult, if not, in many cases, impossible. (I can make this statement with confidence, as I am employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic.) This is of particular concern as there are no Fire Hydrants on Indiana Avenue. I would request that the Town prohibit parking on one side of Indiana Avenue at all times in addition to the new restriction on the North end of the street. This should significantly reduce these issues of public safety for a nearly negligible cost. Respectfully submitted, E. Ned BoUe 1O Indiana Avenue Reading, MA 01867 M, 6/2O/2007 2460170000000180 JAMIESON MICHAEL F THERESA M JAMIESON 46 RED GATE LN READING, MA 01867 2460170000000230 WILLSON RICHARD F JOYCE M WILLSON 43 RED GATE LN READING, MA 01867 2460170000000340 HATFIELD GORDON V MARY E HATFIELD 21 INDIANA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460170000000190 FITZGERALD JAMES J L IDA M FITZGERALD 52 RED GATE LN READING, MA 01867 2460170000000320 HARVEY NORMAN P DEBRA A HARVEY 34 VIRGINIA RD READING, MA 01867 246018000000006& MARINAKIS GEORGE C MOLLY S SMITH 417 SUMMER AVE READING, MA 01867 2460180000000090 2460180000000100 KRAILO ROBERT M COMMITO ROBERT D KATHLEEN A MAFFA- KRAILO PEGGY R COMMITO 16 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 22 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 PATRICIA DE GARAVILLA 2460250000000250 PRINCIPAL BLUMENSHINE JOSHUA P JOSHUA EATON SCHOOL SARAH J BLUMENSHINE 365 SUMMER AVENUE 1 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460250000000270 2460250000000280 BLASI LISA D SALZ RICHARD E JAMES D BLASI MARTHA LENOX SALZ 15 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 5 CALIFORNIA RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460250000000300 2460250000000310 GARCIA FAUSTO J REEVES MICHAEL E RACHELLE A GARCIA ROBIN A REEVES 15 CALIFORNIA ROAD 19 CALIFORNIA RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460250000000010 2460250000000020 VINCENT PETER R QUINLAN WILLIAM L MARY R VINCENT MARY M QUINLAN 17 INDIANA AVE 11 INDIANA AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460250000000040 246025000000005& SULLIVAN MICHAEL ELWELL FRANK M KASIE SULLIVAN GAIL B ELWELL 3 INDIANA AVE 1 INDIANA AVE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460250000000340 2460250000000350 WOODMAN JOHN J BOLLE EDWARD N ANNA A WOODMAN LINDA M H BOLLE 28 CALIFORNIA RD 10 INDIANA AVENUE READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2460170000000220 COHEN NEIL L DIANE L COHEN 51 RED GATE IN READING, MA 01867 2460170000000330 HARRISON RANDOLPH R DONNA M HARRISON 25 INDIANA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460180000000080 WHINY LYNDA W J ALAN WHITNEY 10 PENNSYLVANIA. AVE READING, MA 01867 2460180000000110 CARCIA PETER P ETAL TRS CARCIA REALTY TRUST UTA 28 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460250000000260 KEEFE BRIAN P LORI M KEEFE 9 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460250000000290 TURNER JANET M 11 CALIFORNIA. RD READING, MA 01867 2460250000000320 TWOMEY TIMOTHY R NANCY J TWOMEY 23 CALIFORNIA ROAD READING, MA 01867 CALLAHAN LOUISE M TRUSTEE INDIANA 7 REALTY TRUST 7 INDIANA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460250000000330 EMELIANOFF DIMITRI M KAREN L EMELIANOFF 27 CALIFORNIA RD READING, MA 01867 2460250000000360 MCDADE MICHAEL J BARBARA J MCDADE 33 VIRGINIA RD READING, MA. 01867 / 2460250000000410 SANBORN PHILIP SANBORN ROSEMARY J 25 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460250000000440 RICCARDI JOSEPH A GRACE R RICCARDI 16 CALIFORNIA RD READING, MA 01867 2460250000000420 MANDILE ROBERT J JENNIE M MANDME 21 PENNSYLVANIA AVE READING, MA 01867 2460250000000450 DRUMMEY PATRICK J KATHLEEN M DRUMMEY 20 CALIFORNIA ROAD READING, MA 01867 BROWNLOW WILLIAM R WRB REALTY TRUST 10 CALIFORNIA. RD READING, MA 01867 qA7 Page I of I Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Haoh*nbleiknar, Peter Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:02 PM To: 'Qminlan. William L' Subject: RE: Indiana Ave Thanks — I'll pass your suggestion ontothe Board ofSelectmen. Pete From: Quinlan, William L[md|lt0:wiU|a[U.|.qU|O|an@bankofanO8dco.con] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 20073:31PM To: Town Manager Indiana Ave Received the notice about the traffic rules public hearing, I have been meaning to write to you about this. The main issue with Indiana is * the number of cars trying to fit on the street when kids are getting out of school. park on both sides of the street and at times my driveway has been blocked. My main concern is that there is not enough space for on coming cars to pass each other on Indiana or California. One of the cars has to back down the street. This is very dangerous as kids are moving out into the street as a crowd. I would like to suggest that a restriction be placed on parking on only one side of California and Indiana when school is being let out. This will give enough space for cars to pass without backing up. Thanks Bill Quinlan 11 Indiana Ave M!, 6/2I/2OO7 LEGAL: NOTICE TOWN OF READING To: the Inhabitants of the Town'of Reading: Please 'take' notice that the Board of Selectmen of the.Town of Reading will hold the .follow - ing public hearings on Tuesday, June :26, 2007 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,' Massachusetts: ; I ' ..Vlfater, Sewii.er., and Stormwater. Rates s:00 p:m, ; 0. Policy on..11Vaiver `ofiours of Retail Sales :Traffic Rules. .and:. RgulationS ='Do Npt. Enter _ l Indiaria:Avenue Nord bound:.at`' caiifoenia Road 9,00 p m:` No .parking anytime -.:`ra Run,.Lane. cul -de -sac .: 9:30 p,m: I All interested parties may appear:. in ^person,. may submit... their .comrne.nts .i.n. writing; or; j may ..email: comments to town:: teenager @cir`eading.ma:us By ordef ;of;,. Peter L. HechenbleiMer'. Town Manager- 6/1.9 TOWN OF READING Voted: The Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen, on March 28, 1995, for the Town of Reading, are hereby amended by adding to Article 5, Section 5.3 the following regulation (s). "No Parking, Stopping, or Standing" STREET LOCATION FOX RUN LANE CUL-DE-SAC DATE OF PASSAGE TOWN CLERK OF READING TOWN CORPORATE SEAL SELECTMEN'S SIGNATURES 4-L", . ............... WA 14 ----------- ...... ... . .......... ..... . . . .. . .... . . ...... . ... . ......... . . . ....... . .. .... .... . . ........ ...... ...... . .. .... ........ ........... ............. .... ...... .............. ..... . .. . .... 1 1771 ve� 2 1 3 2.446 Ac. 2.0 Ac. 7 4- 5 5a m 20 062 5 1p. 26 1 "ol "P, z 83 172.70 F"IR 8 _gL 13,425 425 2 33,827 10 16,00 3 -.-iO-O 29,261 4 9.6 Ac. 24,000 300 24.695 12 24,000,.,.. 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" 0 f- 06 21',315 '156 ,137 5 6 ,9B3 35 �S✓ ` 25 14 1511 16,7 -58 17,577° 9., :5.71 0 47 317,774 18 -o 20,22.j 20,064 ,-233-lo 19 -- -1 6 8 4 29,52111 108,759 3.6 Acres 71: 116 .20,002 28,307 23 20- R g F ylr,�P 22 .'?a MAW 91 771 20,7 623 29 0 55 22,144 71" 32 20:617,., ?472\ L 2304650 V Z 3 APPMXIM I/ ) 2462060000000060 NGUYEN BRIAN D MAITHY NGUYEN 308 FRANKLIN ST READING, MA 01867 2462060000000130 AVOLA CHARLES RITA G AVOLA 307 FRANKLIN ST READING, MA 01867 2462060000000180 COSTA EDWARD MARIA C COSTA 19 FOX RUN LN READING, MA 01867 2462060000000210 DECICCO GARY S GLORIA R DECICCO 20 FOX RUN IN READING, MA 01867 2462060000000070 KINSELLA JOSEPH P KRISTIN L KINSELLA 304 FRANKLIN ST READING, MA 01867 2462060000000160 GORGONE LINDA A 301 FRANKLIN ST READING, MA 01867 2462060000000080 OSTERLIND C RICHARD PRISCILLA M OSTERLIND 296 FRANKLIN ST READING, MA 01867 2462060000000170 ALBANO JOSEPH L, LYNNE P ALBANO 11 FOX RUN LANE READING, MA 01867 2462060000000190 2462060000000200 PEAVEY SUSANNE S TRUSTEE BARLETTA PASQUALE PEAVEY REALTY TRUST CARMELA BARLETTA 27 FOX RUN LN 28 FOX RUN LN READING; MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 2462060000000220 BITTO MICHAEL J KIMBERLY A BITTO 14 FOX RUN LN READING, MA 01867 RICHARD E. DAVIDSON, PRINCIPAL WOOD END SCHOOL 85 SUNSET ROCK LANE READING, MA 01867 qk5*-, Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Zambouras, George Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:16 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: 20 Locust DW Pete I spoke to Mr. Quaglia, he will. be forwarding a driveway wavier request to us over the weekend by e-mail. George 6/22/2007 Locust Street Driveway Waiver Town Boundary Parcels Road Centerlines -- Rivmm&streamo �� _~/ Open water Wetlands Map by: Town ofReading Parcels valid 1/1/05. Reading b/w orthophoboo taken April 1998. MaooG|S color orthnphotou taken May 2001 and April 2005. Data are for planning purposes only. 225 450 Locust Street Driveway Waiver Legend Town �m ."^~.' Parcels Road Centerlines -n,~-Rivers &streams Open water Wetlands Map by: Town of Reading Parcels valid 1/1/05. Reading b/worthophoboo taken April 1938. M000G|S color nrtbophotoa taken May 2O01and April 2005. Data are for planning purposes only. mw Page 1 of 1 Hechenblefter, Peter ar From: LaPointe, Gail Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:55 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; LeLacheur, Bob Cc: LaPointe, Gail Subject: Transfers at year end An end of year transfer cannot be more than 3% of the department's annual budget or $5000, whichever is greater. I would consider our departments to be the voted line items at the level of Public safety, Public Works, Community Services, Library, Debt, Employee benefits, etc. The selectmen, with the agreement of the Finance Committee, can vote these transfers.. It must be a majority vote from each board. Town Accountant 16 Lowell Street Reading, Ma 01867 Phone - 781-942-6604 FAX - 781-942-9037 6/7/2007 4qJ1 1J General Fund Account Line Description Surplus Deficit B26 Community Services - salaries & wages 0 Planning $20,000 $20,000 $35,000 B27 Community Services — expenses $ 0 $75,000est C12 Finance Department - salaries & wages • General $5,000 $ 5,000 $20,000 C13 Finance Department- expenses $ 0 $75,000est D1 Library -.salaries & wages $18,000 $188,00 D2 Library — expenses $16,000 E7 Public Safety — salaries & wages $ 0 E8 Public Safety — expenses 0 Fl Public Works — salaries & wages $60,000 . F12 Pubic Works — expenses $120,000 F14 Public Works — Rubbish $65,000 F15 Public Works — Snow & Ice $20,000 ii Debt Service (BANs — Barrows) Surplus $17,000 K8 Employee Benefits $50,000 $35,000 G4 0 Group health/life ins. ($23,000) $20,000 $75,000est H • Worker Compensation ($30,000) $30,000max $20,000 • Unemployment $18,000 $80,000max $75,000est Subtotals — BOS & FINCOM votes $188,000 $188,00 General Fund Account Line Description Surplus Deficit C13 FINCOM Reserve Fund (Finance — Expenses) $50,000 balance $50,000 $20,000 G4 Town Building Maintenance expenses $20,000 $75,000est H School Department (as voted by SC) $30,000max $20,000 Subtotals — FINCOM will vote $80,000max $75,000est Enterprise Funds Account Line Description Surplus Deficit Ll- Water Fund - salaries & wages $20,000 L2 Water Fund - expenses $20,000 Subtotals — BOS & FINCOM votes. $20,000 $20,000 if 9 ?-.-- 11 Board of Selectmen Meeting May 22, 2007 For ease o archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which )f the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:03 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman James Bonazoli, Secretary Stephen Goldy, Selectmen Camille Anthony .and Richard Schubert, Human Resources Administrator Carol Roberts, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacbeur, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Bill Brown, Frank Driscoll, George Perry, Ronald Stortz, John Greichen. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the Interchange Task Force met and the draft report is available to review and comment. He also noted that there are two items in the letter the Selectmen drafted that he would like to change. He suggested changing the 4th bullet under B. Highway Components to Proceed with the project to modify the Washington Street ramp as shown in Alternate H3 or delete the sentence all together. He also suggested deleting Section C. Interchange Design Alternatives or modifying it. The consensus of the Board was to keep the 4th bullet under Section B but not to reference Alternate H3 and to keep Section C. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli congratulated the Coolidge Science Team for taking 10th place in the Nationals. Chairman Ben Tafoya noted that the ad hoc Tax Classification Committee met. The goal is to have a report by September 30, 2007. He reminded residents that the dedication of the Reading Memorial High School is on June 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that the Advisory Team met with National Development today. They will meet again next week and they will present a ' slide show. Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that they also did a site visit at Archstone, and the next step will be a joint meeting with CPDC for a presentation before July 1, 2007. Selectman Anthony also noted that National Development wants to know if there are any severe problems when they come before us. Public Comment — Bill Brown noted that the High School has a monument to veterans and plaques in the school. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: • 128/193 Task Force Meeting from May 16th - follow-up. • Community Meeting on May 17th at the Senior Center at 7:30 p.m. regarding the new plans for Memorial Park. This was an excellent meeting with lots of very positive dal Board of Selectmen Meeting — May22, 2007 — Page 2 feedback. We will evaluate the comments, snake changes to the plans, and get them back to the Board of Selectmen along with meeting summary for the Board to adopt the plan. • West Street curb and sidewalks are under construction and are almost completed. • Included with this evening's packet of information is the projected road improvement program for the remainder of FY 2007 funds, plus projected FY 2008, 2009 and 2010. The additional cost of hot -top because of volatility of oil prices is reflected as well as the policy of placing granite curbing on streets with a slope of greater than 5 %, in order to protect the road from being undermined by run -off. • Approval has been granted to Stop & Shop to work later hours tonight and on the 24th due to concrete pours. Notice has been delivered to abutters. • The March 2007 National Development PowerPoint presentation is now available by a link through the Town's website. • Street lists are available for the public in the Town Clerk's Office for a cost of $15.00, • I understand from reliable sources at the State House that "earmarks" are unlikely to be included in the State Budget this year, but that a separate capital appropriation is likely which may include a number of earmarks for communities. • The Reading Lions Club invites you to participate in the Fourth Annual Reading Friends and Family Day. Save the Date— Saturday, June 30, 2007 The Assistant Town Manager noted that. the Finance Committee is meeting in around three weeks. The Selectmen should let him know if they have any comments on the budget. Personnel & Appointments Town Forest Committee — Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2010• Benjamin E Nichols Mr. Nichols received five votes and was appointed. Goldy moved and Schubert seconded to place the following names into nomination for two Associate positions on the Town Forest Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2008: Thomas W Connery and Joan Hoyt. Each candidate received five votes and were appointed. Water Sewer and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee — The Town Manager noted that there were no candidates and the Committee is down to three members. He suggested that the Selectmen consider revising the membership to three members. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that they have a quorum problem and are looking forward to goal setting for the future. The Town Manager also noted that he will bring the Committee in and the Selectmen can update the policy. Board of Cemetery Trustees — The Board interviewed Ronald Stortz. Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for one position on the Board of Cemetery Trustees with a term expiring June 30, 2010: Ronald Stortz. Mr. Stortz received five votes and was appointed. Recreation Committee — The Board interviewed Frank Driscoll. 3.._15t 2.., - Board of Selectmen Meeting — May 22, 2007 — Page 3 Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following names into nomination for three positions on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2010: Catherine Kaminer and Francis Driscoll Each candidate received five votes and were appointed. The Board postponed appointing the Associates until they found out if either were interested in a full membership. Aquatics Advisory Board — There were no candidates. Discussion /Action Items Approve Change in Plan — Emperor's Choice Restaurant — The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen's Liquor Policy requires a change in plan to be approved by the Board of Selectmen. They have added a sushi bar for a total of 141 seats. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the change in plans for Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street as presented on May 22, 2007 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Hearing — 2008 Classification and Compensation Plan — The Secretary read the hearing notice. Human Resources Administrator Carol Roberts was present. Ms. Roberts noted that the Nurse Advocate has been classified in the Grade 12 and the Staff Planner in Grade 11. There are draft job descriptions in the packet. The FY 2008 Compensation Plan is a 2% increase over FY 2007. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked if the Staff Planner position was compared with North Andover and Danvers, and Ms. Roberts indicated that they were and they are similar. Selectman Goldy also asked if we can recruit and hire at that Grade. The Town Manager indicated that we won't know until we try. Selectman Goldy noted that if the Staff Planner replaced the Town Planner, it would be a big jump. The Town Manager indicated that is not necessarily the progression. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that a 4% increase in wages every year is unsustainable. The Town Manager noted that the Town needs to do a Pay and Class study. The last time a study was done was in 1998 by an outside firm. Vice Chairman James Bonazoli asked how the Pay and Class Plan helps solve the yearly 4% increase, and suggested that we do increases the private sector way. The Town Manager noted that the only problem is salaries for municipal employees are public record and in private sector they are not. A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on approving the FY 2008 Classification and Compensation Plan was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to. approve the FY 2008 Classification and Compensation Plan was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. S a3 Board of Selectmen Meeting - May 22, 2007 — Page 4 Hearing — Policy Establishing an ad hoc Birch Meadow Planning Committee — The Town Manager noted that Vice Chairman James Bonazoli distributed a draft policy at the last Selectmen's meeting. He suggests increasing the membership to nine members and include a School Representative. The Town Manager reviewed the map and indicated that it includes the Higgins' property and the tax title property. The Assistant Town Manager asked if the field behind the Coolidge Middle School was included, and the Town Manager indicated that it was not but that wag up to the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Richard Schubert suggested taking out the tax title property and adding Coolidge Middle School. The Town Manager suggested extending the preliminary report date to the end of September. Selectman Richard Schubert asked about a policy on fences and trees, etc. The Town Manager noted that the Master Plan will include that, and the Selectman Representative on this committee will play an important role. The Assistant Town Manager noted that the Finance Committee wants the Capital Plan before Fall Town. Meeting. There was discussion among the Board regarding whether or not to have the committee look at financing. It was noted that the Master Plan is a vision and not a construction plan. It was decided to add "community vision" to the policy and not to have the committee get involved with financing. It was also decided to take out the tax title property and add the Coolidge Middle School. A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to close the hearing establishing the policy for an ad hoc Birch Meadow Planning Committee was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the policy establishing an ad hoc Birch Meadow Planning Committee, as amended, was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee Discussion — TTAC Chairman John Greichen was present. Mr. Greichen noted that RCTV met the mid -year goals and are on track for the full year goals. TTAC did a survey to get independent consensus of service reliability and customer service of the video services in town. He also noted that there was over a 50% response rate. Comcast has 74% of the customers, satellite has 2% and Verizon has 19 %. Verizon leads in excellent ratings. The Town Manager noted that the last quarterly payment from Verizon was $14,000 for a total of $76,000. Comcast pays $1 00,000 /yearly. Mr. Greichen.noted that TTAC will continue oversight of RCTV and be involved in the Comcast negotiations. The Town Manager suggested that TTAC come to a Department Head Meeting to brainstorm. �� N Board of Selectmen Meeting — May 22, 2007 — Page 5 Discuss Hours. of Retail Operation — Regulations — The Town Manager noted that the regulations are to provide guidance on how waivers will be handled. They will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The initial application will require a hearing and notice to abutters. The term of the license will expire on December 31st and will be renewed yearly. The license will be revoked upon receipt of complaints after a hearing. Approval will be granted for businesses with commercial or industrial zoning districts only. The approval is for the entire business. Retail use must be the principle use. There must be written approval of the owner of the building and have a minimal effect on the neighborhood. Food code sanitation protocols must be followed. Use of outdoor speakers and drive thru's will be limited. Rubbish collection, recycling and parking lot cleaning and deliveries will be after 7:00 a.m. Selectman Camille Anthony noted that she will compare this with her notes from the meeting with the Police Chief. The Town Manager noted that once the policy is set, then he will send it out to-businesses and schedule a hearing. Review Cable TV Legislation — The Town Manager noted that he has drafted a resolution and letter to the State Representatives. There is a'hearing on June 5th at the State House that will eliminate local government's role in Cable TV franchising. It took Verizon nine months to agree to a contract due to lack of knowledge. He proposes opposing the legislation because it sets up new rules for the big new kid on the block who wants to cherry pick cities and certain sections of cities. A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve a "Resolution of the Reading Board of Selectmen Urging the Massachusetts Legislature to Reject Efforts by Telecommunications Companies to Eliminate Municipal Control of Cable Franchising Authority" was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Accept Chester 29 Section 64D — Social Security vs. Deferred Comp — The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen need to accept Chapter 29, Section 64D, and then authorize the Town Manager to sign. A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to accept Chapter 29, Section 64D — Social Security vs. Deferred Compensation, and approve the resolution designating ICMA -RC as the deferred compensation plan and trust was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Approval of Minutes A motion by Goldy seconded by Schubert to approve the Minutes of May 1, 2007 was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Goldy abstaining. A motion by Anthony seconded by Schubert to adjourn the meeting of May 22, 2007 at 9:50 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary OF.RFgb�� rV .�•�6..•y.�io 3s: WCORYO� THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Number: 2007 -30 Fee: $50.00 TOWN OF READING This is to certify that LONDI'S FAMOUS ROAST BEEF & PIZZA, 216 MAIN STREET, READING, MASS., seating 16 customers IS HEREBY GRANTED A COMMON VICTUALLER'S LICENSE -in said Reading, Massachusetts and at that place only and expires December 31, 2007, unless sooner suspended or revoked for violation of the laws of the Commonwealth respecting the licensing of common victuallers. This license is issued in conformity with the authority granted to the licensing authorities by General Laws, Chapter 140; and amendments thereto. Pursuant to Section 3.6 of the Board of Selectmen's Policies, patrons are not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages on the premises for their own .consumption and licensees are not permitted to keep alcoholic beverages on the premises except for a. small quantity that is used in the preparation of certain specialty cooked foods. All signs shall conform with the sign regulations of the Town of Reading. In Testi 'ony Whereof, the undersigned have hereunto affixed their official Sig . s. .. .' AA7 11 41.1 - -V r Date Issued: June 21, 2007 4 1111p ;711: 11 C /C6(-,/ C- �q 4jf z w M �ra.?c a��zc�2�cDcratczttucd 0 20" MIDDLESEX DISTRICT BRADLEY H. JONES, JR. READING - NORTH READING STATE REPRESENTATIVE LYNNFIELD • MIDDLETON TEL. (617) 722 = so MINORITY LEADER Rep. Brad leyJonesQho�tete.ma.us www.bradjonesonILne.com May 31, 2007 Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager .� Town of Reading Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: Thank you for meeting with me earlier this month to discuss the Town of Reading's legislative agenda. I appreciated the invitation and found it helpful to,learn about the town's current legislative interests.I would like to take this opportunity to update you of progress in several areas. First, I would like to reiterate the information we recently- discussed relative,to the duration of affordable housing at the Cedar Glen complex. Officials from the Department of Housing and Community Development agree with Town Counsel's opinion. That is, regardless of affordability durations set forth in financial documents, under the ruling in Ardemore, 40B units must be maintained as affordable so long as the development does not conform to underlying zoning. Therefore, the determining factor would actually be whether the local by -law has been amended such that Cedar Glen conforms to local zoning requirements without reliance on the 40B permit. Second, House Rill 1 140, An Act T Establish Retiree Health Care L iwbil' J Fiends °'or Municipalities, was recently amended to include municipal light departments in the list of entities that may establish retiree health care funding accounts. The bill was then referred to the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading where no further action has been taken. Although I am not sure if and when this legislation will advance, I do expect some sort of municipal relief to materialize by the end of this session. To be clear, I am supportive of both House Bill 1140 and the various "local option GIC" proposals. Please be assured that I will keep you updated of any progress in this area. Senate Bill 685, An Act Making Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2008 to -,Provide Funding to Support Pandemic Preparation and Response in the Commonwealth, was referred to the Committee on Health:Care Financing in January and a public hearing has been scheduled for July l I1h. Section.16 of;this bill establishes a:Boardof:Health. Authority at the state level, the powers of which would preempt any ordinance, by -law, 8a, ( and other state or local law that provides for the appointment and supervision of local board of health officers, agents and assistants. I would encourage you to send a letter of testimony to the Committee through my office outlining the town's concerns with Section 16. I would be happy to follow up on these concerns throughout the committee process. Additionally, I wanted to mention that there was still some confusion regarding the town's desire to have law enforcement councils to be eligible for consideration as law enforcement entities. Apparently, Chief Cormier contacted my office earlier this year to express concern that the North East Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council ( NEMLEC) would be ineligible for certain Homeland Security grants unless it obtained the legal status of a law enforcement entity. Yet, I am aware that in 2003 NEMLEC received a Homeland Security grant in the amount of $1,300,000. I am wondering if the town could clarify its interest in this issue so that I may be of the appropriate assistance. Finally, you should have received copies of the letters I sent to MassHighway and the MBTA advocating for the construction of crossing gates on Ash Street. Please be assured that I have noted the Town's remaining concerns and will continue to monitor and work on these issues as well as update you about any progress. In the meantime, if you happen to think of specific ways in which I could be helpful, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, thank you for the meeting. S I. Jones, Jr. Leader 7 S61 FAX: (781) 942 - 5441 Dear Members of the'Board, Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-268 ?(07 JUN _g AM 10: 4-T RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942 - 9075 June 7, 2007 We wanted, take this opportunity to inform your organization on the process and progress of a . project that should provide some excitement to your participants; a synthetic turf field at Parker Middle School. Recently, Town Meeting voted to authorize debt of up to $650,000 to purchase and install a third synthetic turf field in Reading. The State has granted the Town $200,000 of matching funds which needs to be spent by June 30, 2008. The youth organizations commitment of a minimum of $75,000 was a very generous and important part of making this project a reality. We have begun identifying desirable specifications for this project. Once specifications are completed and the Conservation Commission approves the plan, the Town will enter the procurement process of securing a contract with a designer and installer. The Town will need all funding in hand in order to sign contracts with the designer/builder. We are asking that your organization vote to allocate the remainder of the funding committed to this project. Our goal is to begin construction for this project in early fall 2007 to avoid the loss of this field for more than one season. We are very excited to undertake a project that will enhance the quality of life for our residents. We thank you for your support and commitment to this project. It is important for you to know, that without you, it would not be possible. Sincerely, Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town. Manager Page lofl ^� �� .~ u��'�- u�» �� Sthena'Paula From: Hoohentdeikhar,Petor, Sent; Monday, June 11'20O78:3OAM To: 'FnmQuintu[; Reeding - Gnleciman Co: Schena, Paula Subject: RE: Your position on extending term of Downtown Parking Tank Force for 2 months The final report iotobe given by the Committee on June 2G. The Board can consider ot that time whether ornot to extend the life of the committee, or perhaps to transfer.that function to some other body or to staff. Pete Paula -Ko Board of Selectmen and ntood hoc Downtown Parking Committee. Fromm:TbnK]u|nta| [meUto:tquintal0) zono ] Sent Friday, June O8,2OO74:11MM To: Reading - Selednlen; Hechenble|kner, Peter Subject: Your position on extending term of Downtown Parking Task Force for 2months As you may know, the Downtown Parking Task Force is scheduled to complete its initial term at the end of this month. We very recently received feedback concerning parking in Reading from two outside sourcem: • Adam Baecke' Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development City of Lowell, MA • Jason Schreiber, transportation consultant with Ne|oon\Nygaand To properly evaluate and vhera appropriate include additional rel ntinformaUon further time will be required beyond June 3O.200l Would the BUG and Town Manager he amenable to extending the Task Force by two months in order hocomplete this task? If so, | believe that the Task Force would agree to extend our efforts Uo complete this additional analysis. Thanks for your input. Tom Quintal 6/12/207 Page lnfI Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Burns, Greg Sant June 1S.20O78:48AM To: Heohenb|eikner,Peter, Subject: Fire with Injury. Peter Yesterday at approximately 5:00 Pm we responded to building 4 Elderberry lane for an alarm activation. When vva arrived unscene people were outside thebuUdingandthenavvaoaamohaconddkonhmoide. A search ofthe building was conducted and Firefighters found a fire in one of the apartments. When they opened the door tothe unit they found a man sifting in a chair with some of his cloths, chair and rug at his feet on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire and moved the man outside. He was treated on scene by our paramedics and transported into Mass General. He responded the treatment. Greg 6/l9/2007 Ion 16 Lowell Street Reading Reading, MA 01867 Phone 781 -942 -9007 Fax781- 942 -9031 ► Funded Ratio (1987 -2006) 100% 80 %. . 352 328 $17.2 M 60°h $48,800 $15,700 47 71 40% ; NA zo% OW 06` 02 ' 04 a ":?30.°, 25 -20! 15' ',10! Board Members Joseph R. Veno (Chairperson), Francis P. Driscoll, Richard P. Foley, Gail LaPointe, Daniel. B. Seferian • Funded Ratio • Date of Last Valuation Actuary Assumed Rate of Return. • Funding Schedule • Year Fully Funded • Unfunded Liability • Total Pension Appropriation (Fiscal 2007) 88 9D_ 92 94 96 98 00 •Number of Members AssetGrowtl (1997 2006) jMarketValue:in Mdbonsj ► Asset Allocation See page 121 for PRIT asset allocation chart. -Total Payroll /Benefit • Average Salary /Benefit • Average Age • Average Service • PRIT .//c 6a S Board Administrator �Z' Nca c,., colleen Loughlin Board Meeting Third or Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm 70.0% 07/05 Segal .7.75% 1.5% Increasing 2026 $30.7 M $3.7 M Active Retired 352 328 $17.2 M $5.2 M $48,800 $15,700 47 71 13.8 years NA PERAC ANNUAL REPORT 2006195