HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-18 Bylaw Committee MinutesBYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #282
October 18, 2007
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Arnold Berger Room of Town Hall.
Members present: Phil Pacino, George Theophanis, Dolores Carroll and Ron O'Keefe, Jr.
Guests resent: Town Manager Peter Heckenbleickner and several residents of the Community;
present to enlighten the Committee on the background of Article 14 of the upcoming Subsequent
Town Meeting.
Article 14: The two residents present reviewed a 30 year conservation restriction placed on land
by the Zoning Board of Appeals in 1982, limiting future development. This restriction expires in
2012. Owners of Peter Sanborn Place would like the restriction released to enable the
development of additional housing, while some residents feel it would negatively impact
conservation and the neighborhood.
On motion of George Theophanis, seconded by Ron O'Keefe, Jr., the Bylaw Committee voted
4-0-0 to take no position on the substance of the article, but have no objection to the form of the
article.
Article 12: Approval of the Community Preservation Act places a surcharge on property which
could be used to preserve open space, historic sites, and fund affordable housing.
On motion of Dolores Carroll, seconded by George Theophanis, the Bylaw Committee voted not
to recommend the subject matter of Article 13, by a vote of 3 1
Article 13: Following a review of Article 13 with Peter Hechenbleikner, the Committee felt that
the proposed additions to the Zoning Bylaws need further clarification.
Phil Pacino noted that the word "ten" should be inserted before the number "10" in Section
2.2.1.1.1, line 6, and in Section 2.2.13.1, line 4, so that they read "ten (10)", and are
consistent with the Zoning Bylaws.
On motion of Ron O'Keefe, Jr., seconded by George Theopohanis, the Committee voted to
recommend the subject matter of Article 13, as amended, by a vote of 4-0-0.
Minutes #281: On motion of George Theophanis, seconded by Ron O'Keefe, Jr., the
Committee voted to accept Minutes #281, by a vote of 4-0-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dolores S. Carroll