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Home My WebLink About2010-08-10 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT: MOTIONS BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING -AUGUSfi10010 Bonazoli, Anthony, Schubert, Goldy, Tafoya Hechenbleikner, LeLacheur 4a) Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on parking regulations on Hopkins Street. • Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Town of Reading Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, by adding to Appendix A-1 (No Parking Any Time) the following: "APPENDIX A-1 5.3 PARKING PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS No Parking Any Time: Street Location Hopkins Street northerly side from Main Street easterly ending at #2 Cedar Street Hopkins Street Southerly side between the driveways for 113 and 119 Hopkins Street" • Move that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing for Two Hour Parking or All day with Employee Permit for fours designated parking spaces along the westerly lot lane of the "upper parking lot" which is in the block bounded by Main Street; Haven Street, Sanborn Street, and Woburn Street. Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, by adding to Appendix A-4 the following: "APPENDIX A-4 TWO HOUR PARKING OR ALL DAY PARKING WITH EMPLOYEE PERMIT DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS 8:00 am to 5:00 PM (Monday through Friday): 0 Street which is located in the block bounded by Main Street, Haven Street, Sanborn Street, and Woburn Street" Location fenced edge of the westerly lot line • Move that the Board of Selectmen close hearing for an amendment to the Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 289 1995, by adding a new Section 5.4.1.b to Article 5, which permits 30 minute parking from 9:00 am to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday in the locations listed in Appendix A-4b. Move that the Board of Selectmen amend the Traffic Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Selectmen on March 28, 1995, by adding a new Section 5.4.1.b to Article 5, which reads as follows: 6630 minute parking: No person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday for more than 30 minutes on any one of the streets or parts of streets or parking lots listed in Appendix A-4b." and by adding: "APPENDIX A-4b 5.4.1.b PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS 30 Minute Parking, 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 PM (Monday through. Saturday) Street Location Lowell Street parking lot The four most southeasterly parking spots facing adjacent to 650 Main Street Main Street 5a) , Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of July 13, 2010 as amended. 5b) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of July 27, 2010 as amended. 0 Move that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session.to discuss strategy -with respect to =collective-bargaining=-and approval =ofnintes-an-dhatthe Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, not to reconvene in Open Session. JB CA RS SG BT 0 TO- -WN-MANAG-ER SAE-PO-RT Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Administrative matters ♦ Volunteers still needed - ZBA, CPDC, Conservation Commission e The signs advertising liquor.at the Reading Depot have been removed. ♦ HGTV's, My First Place, which follows a set of first-time buyers and their realtor along the search for the perfect home filmed in Reading on August 5 at a realtor's office. o August 31 - Board of Selectmen is invited to tour Killam and Birch Meadow Schools with the School Committee prior to first day of school. 6:30 ♦ Information re permitting of fields is included in your packet follow up on a citizen complaint ♦ The Town has received an award for support of the Americans with Disabilities Act implementation. In your packet this evening is a letter and Home Rule petition by the City of Lowell, regard.ing health insurance plan design. Do you want to consider a similar home rule petition for Reading? Community Development ♦ Calereso's is under contract to purchase the Tambone properties on South Main Street, and move their business there. They have filed preliminary paperwork, and the staff.held an expedited DRT review. ♦ Expansion of Peter Sanborn Place - Town comment to MassHousing has been submitted ♦ Salon at One Haven is moving into the former Carlson Real Estate Building at 55 Haven Street Public Safety ♦ To register for RAD Classes beginning in October, or for more information about this course, please call the Reading Police Department RAD line at 781-942- 6752. ® The Suggested Routes to School program for sidewalk and curb installation. Surveyors have been at work. We have done community outreach to let abutters know what is proposed - on Washington between Woburn and Prescott; and Sunnyside from Prescott to Fairview. The curb work at Temple and Woburn is already being constructed as part of the Town's Temple Street project. Public Works Construction projects in progress or to be done this year: (9 ♦ Road Improvements - Temple Street and Harrison Street are under construction. Base course is on Temple; grading was done today on Harrison and base will be installed on-Wednesday ♦ Curb and sidewalk Contractor is in today - Bancroft at Woburn - HC access; Washington Park frontage on Washington Street; small piece of curb on Morgan Park Drive related to drainage; Rotary Square - for bike rack area ♦ Memorial Park Good progress. ♦ Killam School playground -construction in mid-August ♦ Killam School Parking Lot improvements are under construction ♦ Barrows site master plan Process will begin in the summer after recreation staff have completed the JEMP, and gotten summer activities started. ♦ Sewer Construction - sewer main construction is complete. Dates and Events: ♦ Board of Selectmen invited to School Committee meeting/tour August 31 ♦ Fall Street Faire, September 12 ♦ Primary Election - September 14 ♦ Financial Forum - September 15 ♦ RCASA Annual Meeting - September 30 - 7 PM - joint posted meeting with RCASA, School Committee, and Board of Health 0 READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Prodyctive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, M.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading; Massachusetts 01867 Director of Finance & Operations Telephone 781-944-5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781-942-9149 Elizabeth Comva'y Assistant Superintendent Hrunan Resources Administrator TO: Board of Selectmen. Finance Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 10, 2010 TOPIC: School Site Visit I would like to extend the invitation to your boards to go on site visits to the J.W. Killam and Birch Meadow Schools to inspect the Performance Contracting work that has gone on over the summer. We will start a'the Killam School at 6:30 p.m. on August 31, 2010 and then go on to Birch Meadow. If you have any questions, please contact me of Mary DeLai. The Reading Public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. U Page 1 of 2 Schena, Paula-=-- ~ . From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:39 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Guidelines For Events in the RMHS Stadium (3) Attachments: Guidelines For Events in the RMHS Stadium (3).doc Copy email and attachment for Board of Selectmen for tonight Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readinama.gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http.//readingma_ survey virtualtowiihall net/survey/sid/9lb54a9276d6l2c7/ From: Doherty, John [mailto:jdoherty@ reading. k12. ma. us] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:47 PM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Feudo, John; Ramdin., Larry Subject: FW: Guidelines For Events in the RMHS'Stadium (3) Hi Peter: I hope all is well. For your information, attached are the guidelines that Pat Schettini designed in October, 2008 for events. in the RMHS Stadium. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks.. John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Reading Public Schools 82 Oakland Road Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Phone: 781-670-2849 jdoherty(a-)- read ing.k12.ma.us All Please don't print this a=mail unless you really need to 8/10/2010 0 Guidelines for Events`in the S WWI= • Events Sunday through Thursday shall end by 9:00 p.m. Events on Friday and Saturday shall end by 10:00 p.m. Such events shall be limited to sporting events only (e.g. football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and track). • Outdoor band rehearsals/events Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall not extend beyond 8:15 p.m. when using outdoor fields. • The stadium shall not be used for organized games/events prior to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. ' • Practice shall begin no earlier than 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays; however, there shall be no cheering or use of whistles, PA systems, or musical instruments prior to 9 a.m. The School District shall implement a traffic management control program to ensure that traffic associated with the events has dispersed as soon as possible. This plan should request that participant busses access and exit the Stadium via Birch Meadow Drive and Main Street (Rt. 28) To aid in dispersing fans quickly after the game ends as a means of reducing noise levels, the stadium lights shall be turned off 20 minutes after the event. Prior to the start of each school year, the School District will notify the RMHS neighborhood of known nighttime activities that will occur on the RMHS Stadium field. This will include the schedule for sporting' events, band events/practice, and potential dates for playoff games. For student spectators, all school rules will apply at all school events in the stadium. For all spectators, in accordance with applicable laws, alcohol or illegal substances are not allowed on the school premises. In addition, in accordance with law, smoking on school premises is not allowed. In rare circumstances the Superintendent of Schools (for school activities) or the Town Manager (for town activities) may make exceptions to the above guidelines. These guidelines shall be reviewed by the administration at the close of each season. ver. 2 October 2008 0 Page 1 of 2 _Schenal-P-=aula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:39 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: bands Saturday For Board of Selectmen for tonight Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager. Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday:-CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email townmanager@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readinama- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/91 b54a9276d.612c7/ From: Feudo, John Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:56 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter; Doherty, John Cc: Ramdin, Larry Subject- RE: bands Saturday Hi Peter, I received a message from Mr. Bhat on Sat and picked it up on Monday. I called him immediately upon picking up the message and got his voicemail. I left a message explaining to him that the event was booked by the school department event and offered to help with any follow-up necessary. The policy John D. indicated in his email was established back in 2008 after we had an incident with noise. I was.contacted by the Facilities Rental Dept. to make sure the field was open for this date. No Reading groups were displaced for the event. . John From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:56 AM To: Feudo, John; Doherty, John Cc: Ramdin, Larry Subject: bands Saturday Mr. Bhat was at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night complaining about 4 bands playing at Birch Meadow Saturday morning starting at 8:40 am. Questions about this event: 8/10/2010 Page 2 of 2 ♦ Who permitted the fields? Recreation? Schools? Both? How much revenue did we receive if any? Can I geta-copyof-all-permits-issued? o What fields were they on? ♦ What were the conditions of the permits? Hours? ♦ What bands were they? How many bands? For what event were they playing or practicing? How did they come to Reading? o Did they displace any local uses of the fields? ♦ Larry - re noise, do things like this come under the state nuisance laws or any state regulations for noise? Who enforces? What would be involved if we were to enforce - training, equipment? John - did you call him? Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective June 7, 2010: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m: - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED phone: 781-942-9043 fax 781-942-9071 web www.readingma.gov email town manager(@ci.reading.ma.us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readin ma- survey_virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/91 b54a9276d612c7/ le~ I° 8/10/2010 INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER C't5 of the North Shore and Cape Ann, Inc. 27 CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1 07 . SALEM, MA 01970 (978) 741 - 0077 V/ TTY - TOLL FREE: (888) 751 - 0077 V / TTY FAX: (978) 741 -1133 . WEB ADDRESS: www.ilcnsca.org Member: Aging & Disability Resource Consortium of the Greater North Shore SERVING: Beverly Danvers August 2, 2010 Essex Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Gloucester 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Hamilton UJ Ipswich Dear Town Manager Hechenbleikner: Lynn 0 We are sorry you were unable to attend the ceremony we had on Friday Jar; Lynnfield 30, 2010 for Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition for having an ADA Manchester Transition Plan, ADA Grievance Procedure, ADA Coordinator and for By-The-Sea implementing the ADA through a variety of projects and activities over the Marblehead past 20 years under the ADA requirements. Melrose We decided to have this ceremony to acknowledge the 20th Anniversary of the Middleton Americans with Disability Act and to follow this ceremony with our Annual Nahant Members BBQ. North Reading Please accept the enclosed Certificate of Recognition and we thank the Eft Peabody 8arrem-for its ongoing support to those of us living with disabilities. Reading Yours truly, Rockport Rowley Mary M garet Moore, Executive Director Salem CC: Shawn McDuff, Director of Access and Advocacy; file Saugus Stoneham Swampscott Topsfield Wakefield Wenham "SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR AN .INDEPENDENT LIFE" 9 m C C' ~O4 C O u C C `d C Q) v J V V I2 Office of the City Manager City Hall 0 375 Merrimack Street ° Lowell, MA 01852 P: 978.970.4000 F:978.970.4007 cv.tiowellMA.gov-- - Bernard F. Lynch City Manager July 30, 2010 Dear Fellow Local Official: Once again the efforts of cities and towns to gain some control over budget busting health insurance costs have hit a roadblock on Beacon Hill. This has occurred despite good faith efforts by municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association to reach some compromise with the major unions that represent local government employees. The loser in these efforts are the taxpayers in each one of our communities that face further cutbacks in services or increased levels of taxes to meet the rising costs. As municipal officials we have sought the same authority of the state government to design health insurance plans for employees that retain quality coverage but with appropriate parameters of offerings and cost sharing. Where most of our citizens receive managed care products and co-pays of $15-$25, local governments still offer outdated and expensive indemnity plans or managed care products with $5 co- pays. To make modifications to our health insurance programs we face the task of obtaining the near impossible to reach levels of buy-in across our employees groups. In nearly every community across the Commonwealth the explosion of the costs associated with health insurance outstrips the tax growth allowed under Proposition 2'/x. Unfortunately, the legislation that has been filed for all of the state's municipalities has made little progress on Beacon Hill. This failure comes in spite of widespread support for change by cities and towns, business groups, taxpayer organizations and editorial pages of the state's largest newspapers. While efforts to re-file statewide legislation move forward, and planning occurs for a 2012 ballot question, the City of Lowell has taken the additional step of filing a home rule petition that will enable the City to act on behalf of its taxpayers in instituting plan design changes or join the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission plan. I have attached a copy of the Lowell petition for your review. I urge each community to file a similar home rule petition in order to obtain this needed authority. At a =drdxnurn these acts vrill retain the momentum that has been gained over the last several months and bring further attention and aid to this important issue. Thank you in advance for your support. I look forward to working with you on this effort. Sincere , F- Bernard F. Lynch City Manager Attachments ZO :r! aJ~ ~n~ olOZ `3 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOWELL Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION I Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 32B and chapter 150E of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the City of Lowell is authorized to negotiate and purchase group insurance policies for Employees, Retirees and. Dependents without being subject to collective bargaining as defined in chapter 150E of the general laws. SECTION 2 Further, the City of Lowell is also authorized to alter current and future plan design features, and that such action not be subject to collective bargaining as defined in chapter 150E of the general laws. SECTION 3 Further, the City of Lowell is also authorized, but not mandated to participate in, and/or join the Group Insurance Commission ("GIC") pursuant to G.L. c 32A, and such action shall not be subject to collective bargaining as defined in chapter 150E of the general laws. SECTION 4 The provisions of this act not affect obligation under any collective bargaining agreement(s), while such agreements are in effect. SECTION 5 This action shall take effect upon its passage. 31q ~CC Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 TEL: 617.854.1000 FAx:617.854.1091 VP: 866.758.1435 www.massliousing.com August 4, 2010 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. James E. Bonazoli, Chairman Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 RE: Peter Sanborn Place II - Reading MH # SA-10-002 Site Approval Application Notification Dear Mr. Bonazoli: N Co O m C G") O ro v The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) is currently reviewing an application for Site Approval submitted by United Church Homes of Reading,. Inc. The proposed Peter Sanborn Place II development will consist of 47 newly constructed housing units added to the already existing 73 units at the existing Peter Sanborn Place development located on 6.59 acres (2.13 buildable acres) of land located at 50 Bay State Road in Reading. Peter Sanborn Place II will also include a formal living room, media room, fitness facility, wellness center, and additional storage. The site approval process is offered to project sponsors who intend to apply for a comprehensive permit under Chapter 40B. MassHousing's review involves an evaluation of the site, the design concept, the financial feasibility of the proposal, and the appropriateness of the proposal in relation to local housing needs and strategies. As part of our review, we are soliciting comments from the local community and we would appreciate your input. You also may wish to include in your response, issues or concerns raised by other town boards, officials or other interested parties. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B regulations (760 CMR 56.00) your comments may include information regarding municipal actions previously taken to meet affordable housing needs such as inclusionary zoning, multifamily districts adopted under G.L. c.40A and overlay districts adopted under G.L. c.40R. Your comments will be considered as part of our review. We have been informed by United Church Homes of Reading, Inc. and their development consultant, Michael Jacobs of MHJ Associates, that the Town has received a copy of the Peter Deval L Patrick, Governor Ronald A. Homer, Chairman Thomas R. Gleason, Executive Director Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor Michael J. Dirrane, Vice Chair Robert M. Ruzzo, Deputy Director Peter aSn oIace 11 = ea ing MH # ME # SA-10-002 Site Approval Application Notification August 4, 2010 Page 2 Sanborn Place II application and plans. Please inform us of any issues that have been raised or are anticipated in the Town's review of this application. We request that you submit your comments to this office within 30 days so we may process this application in a timely manner. During the course of its review, MassHousing will conduct a site visit, which Local Boards, as defined in 760 CMR 56.02, may attend. The site visit for Peter Sanborn Place II has been scheduled for August 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Please notify John W. McCormack, MassHousing Development Officer, at (617) 854-1363 promptly if any representatives of your office or of other Local Boards plan to attend the scheduled site visit. Please note that if and when an application is submitted for a comprehensive permit, assistance is available to Reading's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to review the permit application. The Massachusetts Housing Partnership's (MHP) Ch. 40B Technical Assistance Program administers grants to municipalities for up to $10,000 to engage qualified third-party consultants to work with Reading's ZBA in reviewing the Chapter 40B proposal. For more information about MHP's technical assistance grant visit MHP's web site, www.mhp.net/40B or e-mail MHP at communityinfo@mhB.net. Also available at MHP's web site are the "Local 40B Review and Decision Guidelines" that were released in November 2005 to provide guidance to local officials as they review comprehensive permit applications. The Chapter 40B regulations and accompanying guidelines issued by DHCD, however, take legal precedence over the MHP guidelines. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to telephone me at (617) 854-1360 or John W. McCormack, Development Officer, at (617) 854-1363. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Nancy Anders Director of Rental Lending cc: Jean Delios, Town Planner, Town of Reading Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, Town of Reading I~ of Reading Reading, MA 01867®2683 ~FTE~ 77. August 3, 2010 C 0 0 Subj ect: Resurfacing of Temple Street C . To: Temple Street residents a!; The Town's contractor, Lazaro Paving Corp., will begin grading the roadway this week in order to gi;~a good base course for the new pavement to sit on. When the grading is complete, the first layer of pavement will. b'stalled. Following the first layer of pavement, the contractor will begin installing granite curb on both sides of the street. A concrete sidewalk will also be installed on the school side of Temple Street only. During the installation of the concrete sidewalks, when driveways are of sufficient width to do so, the contractor will only pour half of it at a time; otherwise you will not be able to access your driveway for about 3 days, while the concrete cures. During this time period, please make sure that your vehicle is out of your driveway so it does not get "trapped". For your convenience during construction, the principal of the Parker Middle School has graciously allowed residents to leave their vehicles in the school parking lot when necessary both during the day and during the night. Also, the contractor will be placing wooden planks over the newly poured sidewalk in order for you to maintain access to your property during the curing period. The street will be open for abutters and school business only during construction. During the daytime hours when construction is occurring, all on-street parking within the construction area will be prohibited. Work will take place between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Any vehicle parked on the roadway that is interfering with the project during construction hours WILL, be towed at the owner's expense. This is the last thing the Town wants to do, but it is necessary to complete the project as quick as possible. If you need your vehicle during a day when construction is taking place, please relocate your vehicle before 7:00 AM to another street or park the vehicle within the parking lot of the Parker Middle School so that we don't have cars interfering with construction. Lastly, please have your trash out at the curb on your trash day before 6:30 AM. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Engineering Division at 781-942-9082. Additional information and updates can also be found on the Town's website at: www.reading=.g_ov (Click on Departments, Click on Engineering, Click on Town Projects). Sincerely, Christopher'Cole clze, 1 Civil Engineer Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS Website: www.ei.feading.ma.us (781) 942-9077 Fax: (781) 942-5441 PUBLIC WORKS Website: www.ci.reading.ma.us (781) 942-9077 August 3, 2010 Subject: Resurfacing of Harrison Street To: Harrison Street residents (Orange Street to Charles Street) The Town's contractor, Lazaro- Paving Corp., will begin grading the roadway within the next week in order to get a good base course for the new pavement to sit on. When the grading is complete, the first layer of pavement will be installed. Driveways affected by the re-grading of the roadway will be made passable by the end of each day. The contractor will repave the end of your driveway to meet the new finish grade on the roadway as necessary. When the roadway is being re-graded, if you need to get out during the day, please make sure that your vehicle is out of your driveway so it does not get "trapped." The street will be open to abutters only while construction is occurring on the road. During the daytime hours when construction is occurring, all on-street parking within the construction area will be prohibited. Work will take place between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Any vehicle parked on the roadway that is interfering with the project during construction hours WILL be towed at the, owner's expense. This is the last thing the Town wants to do, but it is necessary to complete the proj ect as quick as possible. If you need your vehicle during a day when construction is taking place, please relocate your vehicle before 7:00 AM to either another street or the section of Harrison Street that still has pavement on it so that we don't have cars interfering with construction. Please, also, have your trash out at the curb on your trash day before 6:30 AM. As part of the Memorial Park Improvement project, Ronald A. Marini Corp., the contractor performing the work at the park, will begin installing granite curb along the edge of the park, following the first layer of pavement. The final application of pavement on the roadway will be applied during the month of September following additional work within Memorial Park. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Engineering Division at. 781-942-9082. Additional information and updates can also be found on the Town's website at: www.readingma.gov (Click on Departments, Click on Engineering, Click on Town Projects). Sincerely, E Christopher Cole Civil Engineer Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: McClellan, Mary Ann [Maryann.McClellan@mwra. state. ma. us] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:58 PM Subject: Advisory Board Field Trip- August 26 TO: Advisory Board Members/Guests FROM: Joseph E. Favaloro, Executive Director DATE: August 10, 2010 RE: Advisory Board Field Trip August 26, 2010 With the recent water main break at Shaft 5A, both the Advisory Board and the MWRA felt it was timely to focus on water facilities and water system redundancy for this year's field trip. With that in mind, our field trip will take us to the break site. From there we will visit the active rehabilitation of the Hultman Aqueduct and we will also follow the route of the Sudbury Aqueduct, which was a critical piece in maintaining water pressure during the break. After our barbeque lunch along the Sudbury, we will proceed to the John J. Carroll Water Treatment Plant to view both improvements to the plant and redundancy projects in the area. For your convenience, departure will occur in two locations - the Weston Chlorination Facility and the Chelsea Operations Center. Both facilities will have parking available. This will be a timely and enjoyable field trip. We hope you will join us! Please contact Mary Ann at 617-742-7561 or Mary_annmcclell_an_@.mwra.state_._ma..us by August 20th with the number of individuals, as well as. the location from which you wish to depart. Space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot as soon as possible. 8/10/2010 0 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF RLADING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectrrieh of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the following Parking Regulations; r Hopkins Street: No parking on the north side of Hopkins Street from Main Street to east of Cedar Street;. no parking south side of Hopkins Street between the driveways of 113 nd 119 Hopkins Street Employee/Merchant Parking - four spaces in the "upper" parking lot 30 Minute Parking - four spaces in the Lowell. Street parking lot in front of CVS A copy of the proposed doc- ument regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W- Thurs from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm, and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 pm on August 10, 2010 to to t o w n m a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us. By order. of Peter I. Hechenbleikner' Torn Manager 8/3 No Parking Any 'Time Hopkins Street Northerly Side, No Parking Zone 10 Ov- Southerly Side, No Parking Zone PROPOSED PARKING AMENDMENT - H'OPKINS STREET z . i I it}74' r 4 1 ' I L t tYr L $ n ; 'I 5:~ I I ` ( ~ 1;.:~ Zf~. t ti 1 I *y I 11 ,t p~p 1 ITf ` ~ + z C ki ' f ~ u carat Lit 4t y ~.e!kx s ul~ t 7n } L -I fa ` S~ r ~ s 5 ~a~ v' ~ J' 4 ri~~✓.t. r i I Nil N'~i rs Z K I NFL } 0 ❑ 0 a y~ F}Ct `}t~~ ~a~ ~ , f ~.t vct~'? s' tp r +ti~a , ~ + , + 1 N P'g 1 d ~ s , ,tom r , r _T fir..' T .hit h 1{" )nT t 'f ~.~v drrr+lS{ffl~ ~'''~1Y ...........~,Tr?'"F l ~'1 ~n 7 +nYNS 1 d v r { f *Ttytt :a A i. fry l r;y v` ! f G3 Legend Map by: Town of Reading El Building, Mobile; Roads Map date: 8/3/10 Roads, driveways, parking, sidewalks, pavement Driveway & Parking _ y Bridge markings, and buildings from aerial photos taken Paved s='A Paved spring 2008. Parking, pavement markings, and building footprint for 107 Main Street based on unpaved Unpaved proposed plan - not field verified. Data are for planning purposes only. Sidewalk Area of Proposed Parking Amendment 0 50 100 200 mmmambw Ft 11 n r O -ocus Map N V- Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: jfrogers41 @verizon.net Sent:. Sunday, August 08, 2010 1:56 PM To: Town Manager Subject: Regarding Sam Bistro Parking I agree with the proposal on parking regulations on Hopkins Street for Sam's Bistro's patrons and staff. I am surprised these problems were not considered before the restaurant opened. I am a resident of Fairmount Road and I am concerned patrons of the restaurant may consider using my neighborhood for parking. Thank you for your consideration in this inatter. Elinore Rogers 8/9/2010 LEGAL NOTICE t TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectm'ab of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the following Parking Regulations: Hopkins Street: No parking on the north side of Hopkins Street from Main Street to east of Cedar Street; no parking south side of Hopkins Street between the driveways of 113 and 119 Hopkins Street Employee/Merchant Parking - four spaces in the "upper" parking lot 30 Minute Parking - four. spaces in the Lowell Street ;king lot in front of CVS_ A copy of the proposed doc- ument regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W- Thurs from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm, and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 pm on August 10, 2010 to to t o w n m a n' a g - er@ci.reading.ma.us. 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Data are for planning purposes only. 0 50 100 150 Ft Map 19 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: Please take notice that the Board of Selectrrien of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts on the following Parking Regulations: Hopkins Street: No parking on the north side of Hopkins Street from Main Street to east of Cedar Street; no parking south side of Hopkins Street between the driveways of 113 and 119 Hopkins Street. Employee/Merchant Parking - four spaces in the "upper" parking lot ''30 Minute Parking - four spaces in the Lowell Street parking lot in front of CVS . A copy of the proposed doc- ument regarding these topics are available in the Town Manager's Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA, M-W- Thurs from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Tues 7:30 am-7:00 pm, and is attached to the hearing notice on the website at www.readingma.gov All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments in writing or by email prior to 6:00 pm on August 10, 2010 to to t o w n m a n a g- er@ci.reading.ma.us. By order. of Peter 1. 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Street Location Birch Meadow Drive Both sides of Birch Meadow Drive from Oakland Road to Arthur B Lord Drive Waverly Road Both sides for the entire length Hillside Road Both sides from. Oaldand Road to Waverly Road Longfellow Road Both sides from Oakland North to the Dead End The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Hearing; - Parking Regulations on Lowell Street (in front of CVS) - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that businesses are requesting six to eight parking spaces with a 30 minute limit from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There appears to be a lack of parking in the evening. Chief Cormier noted that he is not in favor of this, and indicated that this is taking a step backwards. The Downtown construction has just finished, and we will get requests from other businesses if we approve this. He'also noted that the consultant does not recommend 30 minutes parking anywhere Downtown. It is very difficult to enforce 30 minute parking and enforcement will be inconsistent. Chairman Ben Tafoya indicated that he is not in favor because there would be more signs and enforcement will be a problem. Selectman Camille Anthony indicated that if 30 minute parking cannot be enforced, then it's an exercise in futility. She suggested the property owners work it out amongst themselves. Selectman Stephen Goldy asked about parking meters, and Chief Cormier noted that meters are easier to manage. Selectman Goldy noted that he was disappointed that there was nobody present in favor of it. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to close the hearing on parking regulations on Lowell Street was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. There was no further action taken. Hearing - Approving Amendments to Liquor Policies - The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that the amendment eliminates the minimum seating in clubs, there is no requirement of the serving of food in clubs, and the language on orderly closing is the same as restaurants. 3° Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: rnrchambercom@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:25 AM To: RNRchambercom@aol.com Subject: Important Parking Regulations Hearing - 8-10-2010 Attachments: Upper Parking-Lot and Lowell St. Parking.PDF Dear Reading Business Owners: Next Tuesday, August 1o at 7:30 pm the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of Town Hall regarding the following changes to parlang regulations in the parking areas on Lowell Street in front of the Venetian.Moon restaurant to CVS and in the municipal lot behind. Lowell Street Changes: Designate 4 parking spaces as 30 minutes from 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday. Municipal Lot: Designate 4 parking spaces as Employee/Merchant Parlung. Please see attached document for maps and photographs of locations. The Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages any interested parties to attend the hearing next Tuesday since a vote will be taken to amend the regulations. If you can not attend the hearing you may submit your comments in writing by email prior to 6 pm on August 10 to townmanager.,nci readi zg.ma.us . Irene Collins Executive Director RNR Chamber of Commerce 978-664-5o6o Ch.aruber's 6L .;1urn-U<Il Gol.f'Fournanient,' RIAY* September 24,1:30 pm - Hillview CC, NR. 8/10/20-10 3~ Page 1 of 1 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Wine Shop of Reading [info@wineshopofreading.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:56 AM To: Town Manager Cc: rnrchambercom@aol.com Subject: parking regulations august 10th @ 7:30 pm Hi Peter, We are really happy to see this in the agenda'before the selectman's meeting. We totally support this proposal of 30 mins parking spots in different parking areas. I think this will help businesses a great deal. We will try to be there before 8 PM, but due to employee constraints, we may not be there until few mins after 8 PM. Thanks The Wine Shop of Reading 8/10/2010 32 Page 1 of 1 ---liechenbleilkner. Peter From: Simms Jewelers Inc [simmsljewelers@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 10:52 AM To: Town Manager Subject: Parking Hi Peter, In regards to the proposed parking changes to be discussed on August 10th, I am in full favor. This should have been instituted a year ago. Please pass this on the board. Sincerely, Peter Simms Peter Simms G.G. 648 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 www.simmsjewelers.net 8/9/2010 33 Reading Fall Street Faire "Patriots Tailgate" Event Proposal and Operating Procedures In light of the tremendous success of the inaugural Reading Fall Street Faire last year, the committee is.. proposing to keep the faire fresh with new ideas. Therefore, in place of last year's Oktoberfest, we are interested in hosting a Patriot's Tailgate Event. Components Location - The BOS passing of the Outdoor Dining Policy has enabled us to request the use of a portion of the municipal parking lot behind Main Street (aka the CVS Parking lot). This is also where the Antique Car Show will be held and we believe the two events will create great synergy. There would be snow fencing/barriers surrounding the entire perimeter of the tailgate event space leaving one entrance/exit for patrons and a police detail. There would be 10 x.10 tents to cover the vendors/participants in case of inclement weather. We are also in the process of speaking with Doyan's to sponsor/provide the large screen televisions to show the game, but still need to confirm a cable feed. The Patriots are playing the Cincinnati Bengals at 1:00 p.m. (Go Patriots!!!). • Music= we have secured the Wood End Elementary School "Parents Band" to perform and there will be tables and chairs for patron seating. • Insurance- the event will have a separate rider for liquor liability and, be covered under the policy the committee is taking out for the Faire. Alcohol- The RFSF Event Co-Chairs had a meeting with the Town Manager, Chief of Police, and Director of Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse to get feedback on last year Oktoberfest, due to it being the first event allowing alcohol outside in Reading. The feedback from all parties was overwhelmingly positive and everyone agreed the event was executed responsibly. *We discussed the two major challenges from last year, which were pricing and not allowing families into the event. As we all realize, ours is a community with many young families and they wanted to be part of the event. Therefore, it was suggested and supported by the group, to allow children under the age of eleven into the area accompanied by their parents. ■ Tickets will be $10.00 which will entitle you to (3) 8oz. servings (equivalent to 2 beers.) This is a decrease in our initial pricing last year of $20.00 and the total ounces of beer allowed remain the same. ■ There will be (2) different types of beer served from a completely self-contained truck supplied by the distributor. ■ Patrons will be required 'to present a valid ID at the entrance and it will be swiped utilizing equipment provided by 3.B.S Professional Consulting. A bracelet with (3) tickets attached will be placed on their wrist and children will be stamped. Patrons will be able to leave and re-enter but will only be able to purchase a total of 3 tickets. ■ There will be two people at the entrance at all times - 1 checking ID's and 1 taking mone 3 i 24 t4 • Anyone serving alcohol will be Tips, Barcode, or SafeServe.certified. The RCASA Director has generously offered to train volunteer staff. ■ Tips certified staff will remove a ticket from the bracelet with each sample disbursed. • Food- We are very excited to have Reading's own Fire Department, "The Red Hot Chili Peppers", selling their famous chili during the event. The tent will be located within the tailgate area. • Safety- the police detail will be from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 9 Trash - There will be recycling and trash barrels within the event. The DPW will do hourly, pick-ups. 25 Anthony Cavallo President, C.A.C. Foods Inc. 680 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 July 3D, 2010 Board of Selectmen; Reading Fall Street Faire Committee Reading Fall Street Faire Proposal-Outdoor Dining Tent Dear Board of Selectmen; Reading Fall Street Faire Committee: Vehetian.Moon is excited to be part of the 2010 Reading Fall Street Faire. We are dedicated to make this year's faire a spectacular one. We are proposing to have a stunning 20' x 40' outdoor dining tent to be erected on the newly finished parking area in front of Venetian moon and we are also requesting a one day special liquor license to serve beer and wine. This tent will be the first of its kind, eating great Italian food, sipping good wine, watching hundreds of people walking by; and all being outside in Reading Square! This will help make this year's Street Faire one to remember. SCOPE OF EVENT 1. Alcohol Service. A. Beer and wine will be only be served. B. Product will be delivered by one of C.A.C Foods' beer and.wine vendors on September the 12`h. The product will be ordered under the temporary one day license and licensee. C. All product will be stored under the designated tent area and will.not be stored on the Venetian Moon premises. D. All remaining product will be returned and picked up by the designated beer and wine wholesaler. E. All alcoholic beverages will be ordered via a computerte'rminal located in the tent. Servers will pick up the beverage at a designated service bar. Patrons will not be allowed to order beer and/or wine at the service bar area. F. All servers will be current employees of Venetian Moon and are current on their ServSafe training. G. All servers and staff are meticulously trained to spot and control any alcohol related issues. This is part of their daily operating procedures at Venetian Moon. H. All beverages will be contained to the tent area. 2. Logistics A. Tent will be 20'x 40'. B. Amount of tables and chairs will be determined. Approximately 60-80 seats will be available for dining. C. Tent will be secured by water barrels provided by a rental company. No intrusions to concrete. D. A three foot barricade will enclose the tent area. There will be one entrance/exit point. This entrance/exit point will be manned by a host and manager at all times. E. Patrons will approach the host station and will be seated by the host only. Patrons will not be allowed to rome freely in and out of the dining tent. In the event of full occupancy, patrons will leave their cell phone number and will receive a call from the host to inform them that their table is ready. This allows the patrons to experience the faire while waiting for their table. 26 Board of Selectmen; Reading Fall Street: Faire Committee tPiek the Date) F. The dining tent will be staffed as follows: 5 servers, '2 hosts, 1 manager, 2 service bartenders, 3 bussers, 1 food runner. G. Venetian Moon will be open for business. The amount of seats outside will be subtracted from the inside. seating capacity. Example: Venetian Moon will close off 80 seats inside if placing 80 seats outside. H. Restrooms will be available to both patrons and to the public. 1. Dining tent will be handicap accessible. J. Plants and greenery will be rented to be placed in dining tent. 3. Food Service A. Venetian Moon will be serving its' full dinner menu for entire length of the Street Faire. B. All outside food orders will be delivered via food runners on covered trays. Food will immediately by delivered to patrons table. From plating a meal to delivery to table, approximate time will be 1 minute. C. All food temperatures, procedures; and policies will comply with the board of health requirements. D. Tablecloths will be used on the tables. E. Venetian Moon's china, silverware, etc. will be used for the dining tent. F. Hand washing station will be provided for tent staff. 4. Security A. One Reading Police detail will be hired by C.A.C. Foods from 11am - 6pm. B. ALL tent staff will not be allowed to exit tent area. All food from kitchen will be delivered outside by support staff. This will insure safety and control of the tent area. C. One Venetian Moon employee and one police detail will be stationed on the sidewalk directing foot traffic to guarantee the safety of pedestrians and food runners. This will assure that sidewalk access will not be disrupted. 5. Trash - All trash will be handled and disposed by Venetian Moon in its' private dumpster. 5. Electricity- Will be needed to support 2 refrigeration units and 2 computer terminals. 7. Insurance,- An insurance rider will be issued to the one day license and licensee. This will be issued under C.A.C. Foods Inc.'s current insurance policies. We appreciate this opportunity to be part of the 2010 Reading Street Faire. Sincerely, Anthony Cavallo President, C.A.C. Foods inc. 27 3~ 01867-2683 Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Boardli i' Background At the Spring 2010 Annual Town'Meeting:Section 6.2. "Signs" of the Zoning By- Law was amended to permit the use of Portable lA-Frame or Sandwich Board signs in the Business B Zone. Prior to this zone change'4Portable A-Frame signs were prohibited by zoning. _ ,~~.{Lsfir r t. t ~`r h5 The new sign by-law stipulates that Portable A=Frame sig. regulatory control of the Board of Selectmex..:Apj,cants to the Board of Selectmen for an annual periiit. Cis'fall under the 'will be required to apply The amended Sig 'n BY-Law aP,P>'roved at the SPring Town Meeting is currently pending approval by the Attorney. General's office. Once the AG approval is received, thexe is an advertising rc`q aremenI that the Town must adhere to that adds approximately., p days to, the final approval. - Board of Selectmen's P' cies." Section permits/Lieense for Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs Purpose and Intent The Board of Selectmen developed this policy to promote a pedestrian friendly community that supports businesses. The regulation of Portable A- Frame/Sandwich Board Signs is intended to balance the aesthetic, safety, and economic development needs of the community. By regulating this use, sidewalk access will be preserved for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. 1~ Draft Board of Selectmen Policies on A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs -August 4, 2010 4 1 56 Requiremen s an -Mules ==Por able A=Frn/Sa°trdvcich Boar signs: - General: 1. Requires an annual permit from the Board of Selectmen. which is valid for one calendar year (January 1-December 31st) 2. Permitted in the Business-B zoning district only. Location and Size: 3. Maximum Size of the Sign - 4 feet in height with a total sign area not to exceed 6 square feet. 4. Visibility Hardship - Businesses may ;apply for a hardship due to their location in an alleyway or other area tliArestricts.visibility from major roads, for placement of signs on the mayor' access roads. Applicants shall demonstrate this hardship with photos or other.supporting documentation. If hardships are granted, signs §M, be located on the .corner closest to the business and the road. All of the °other requirements for Portable A- Frame/Sandwich Board signs shall apply;.'.,.-;,,::. ' t`2x':'. 5. 'A-Frame Signs shall bey; y • . on publLef~o'r, privat ry {e p roperty; ~cc 1 f•'L 1 Y) t'" • within 15 feed of the'iness entrance (unless granted visibility • a tninrmu of 4 feet~,(48 inches) of an unobstructed walk way for safe . pedestrian passage and=shall not obstruct pedestrian movement; subject to all requirement's for handicapped accessibility • located in a wayVthat does not obstruct site lines or vehicular traffic; • at least 20 feet from another portable sign; • placed m a permitted location only during*business hours of operation; • prohibited on landscaped islands or other planted areas; • prohibited before sunrise or after sunset; • at least 20 feet from the intersection on corner lots; • freestanding and not attached to any public appurtenance such as a bus stop, light fixture, trash barrel, bench or other similar itern;. • without attachments like balloons, flags, banners, or other items; ® limited to two sides; • sufficiently weighted to prevent it from blowing over. Draft Board of Selectmen Policies on A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs -August 4, 2070 2 57 Other: 6., The sign shall be maintained in good condition; 7. Only one portable A-frame sign per businesses is allowed; 8. The sign material shall be weather resistant, shall not be reflective, or include any type of illumination; 9. Portable signs shall be removed during a declared snow emergency. 10. The sign permit is non-transferable and application. for such permit must be from the business owner (not the sign installer/naker). 11. The permit is not valid for any other business or location other.>than what .was approved by the original permit 'andvhe advertising on the sigh shall only apply to the business for which the .as granted. 0*' 12: Signs placed in violation of t13.policy may result;an the immediate removal of the sign at the owner's expense` 13. The permit fee for, a Portable A frame / Sa~ Board Sign installed without a sign periniV- ill be doubly the regular sign permit fee. . 14. Political statements or Messages are prohibited. 15. Applicant shall in61i` y the Towvn of Reading or its agents from damage to s s resultin ` from pl ,W ng or other public works maintenance. 16 App'l:cants must be current on all taxes or fees owed to the Town. Application. 1. Sign Permit,"', -1 ation fee $50.00 (per year). 2. Eight (8) copies of the completed application form and all the required attachments and supporting material. 3. Property owner's signature is required on the permit application 4. Each application will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 5. Business owners shall submit to the Board of Selectmen a complete Portable A-Frame/Sandwich Board Application Form and all supporting documentation. 6. The application shall include: Business name. and address; business owner contact person with email address and telephone number; status of business Draft Board of Selectmen Policies on A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs -August 4, 2010 58 10 40 as property owner or tenant as demonstrated by proof of ownership or lease; enan ; written permission- 6TW-the property=owner. 7. A drawing (color) of the proposed sign and a site/plot plan (to scale) showing the proposed sign location and dimensions of the sidewalk, distance to the business entrance, and relationship to adjacent buildings, roads, driveways, and other street amenities such as trash. receptacles; fire hydrants, utility fixtures, etc. The sign message should be including on the sign drawing. 8. The application should also include photographs of the area where the proposed sign is to be located, showing the storefront, building(s), the existing signs, abutting properties and the streetscape surrounding the proposed sign. 9. The materials and colors of the sign shall be :described in the application and on the drawings. 10. The sign shall not be installed until the owner has received the sign permit authorization from the Board of Selectmen, ' +%wy' wit, 6r. Administrative Requirements j 1. License Agreement `'-`sr as t Pti f 2. Liability Insurance F Draft Board of Selectmen Policies on A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs -August 4, 2010 59 JEAN DEMOS n of Read 1 n g Community Services Director / =F_nwr~_P_I a n n ar 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2683 MEMORANDUM To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner From: Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner Date: August 9, 2010 Re: Following Up on Board of Selectmen Sign Enforcement Phone: (781) 942-6612 Fax: (781) 942-9071 jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us This will supplement the revised Sign Violation Inventory dated August 5, 2010. The August 5th Sign Violation Inventory represents 'a revision to the sign inventory distributed on June 22nd which was developed last Spring and included all violations of Section 6.2 (Signs) existing Zoning By-Law (ZBL). Per the Board of Selectmen, enforcement of sign violations has been on hold pending further review. , The updated inventory reduces the number of sign violations significantly. Removed from the inventory are businesses with sign violations that meet one of the criteria for deferred violations, window sign violations, property being redeveloped (Calareso's, Tambone); businesses that have come into compliance (E. Coast Premium Gas, Starbucks, REI); and where additional research is required (Keurig). At the July 27, 2010 Board of Selectmen's meeting it was decided that enforcement of sign violations for businesses that meet one of the following criteria, shall be deferred: ® Free Standing Signs in the Business B Zone or in cases of businesses located in residential zones that default to Business B per the ZBL; ® Single Tenant Buildings in the Business A Zone that have a wall and freestanding sign. This is under consideration by the CPDC for a possible future zoning amendment that could be presented at Fall Town Meeting; ® Free Standing Sign Setback not met in the Business A Zone. This is also under consideration by the CPDC for a possible future zoning amendment that could be presented at Fall Town Meeting. -The Board=ha-s=reque-eted=additional information about how=we=permit=sigmand suggestions for ways to improve the current procedures. More recent signs have been installed that are in violation of the ZBL. The reasons for this are: ® Signs installed in error on-the part of the applicant or sign company; 0 Signs permitted in error by the Town; Confusion and misunderstanding resulting from interpretation of the ZBL; especially-with regard to the requirement for an opaque background in lighted signs. Steps have been taken to prevent these mistakes from happening in the future. The planning staff has been more actively involved in reviewing sign permit applications in general and as required in Business B under the ZBL where CPDC is charged with issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness. The building inspector is now aware of past errors and is extra careful in reviewing sign applications. The new Sign By-Law that Town Meeting approved last Spring clarifies the requirements for an opaque background for lighted signs; makes CPDC review of signage a component of Site Plan Review; and allows Portable A-Frame signs or Sandwich Boards through an annual permit from the Board of Selectmen. Additional steps that are pending include the permit tracking software. that will assist in tracking sign permits, recording final inspections that verify compliance, and managing violations. A one page handout was developed to assist businesses in understanding, the ZBL requirements of window signs in plain English. A draft policy for Licensing Temporary A-Frame 'or Sandwich Board signs is before the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen has requested proposed changes to improve the current sign permitting procedure. The CPDC could become more involved in approval of signs beyond Site Plan Review and Certificate of Appropriateness for Business B only. A special permit process is another control that could be put in place to further regulate signs and could be useful in permitting free standing signs in Business B. Clear and equitable special permit requirements would be needed for an effective process. The ZBL would need to be amended by Town Meeting to add these procedures. 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