HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-18 Board of Selectmen HandoutDRAFT Motions
Board of Selectmen 9 -18 -12
Goldy, Tafoya, Schubert, Arena, Bonazoli Hechenbleikner
3c) Move that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Rule 4 of section
4.14.3 of the Board of Selectmen policies, (approves for
announcements)(approves for music)( does not approve) the use
of amplified sound for the remaining - -- "Flag Football" games
scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Saturday evenings, 9 -22, 9 -29,
10 -6, 10 -139 10 -27, 11 -3, and 11 -10 during the remainder of the
2012 season at the Hollingsworth Football Field, subject to the
following conditions:
♦ Speakers will be located as directed by the Recreation
Administrator and will to the extent possible be oriented away
from the residential area on Whittier Road.
3d) Move that the Board of Selectmen approve the issuance of a
license for the use of the public sidewalk in front of 50 Haven Street
for outdoor dining, pursuant to Section 3.10 — Licenses for Utilizing
Public Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining of the Selectmen's policies and
in accordance with the application filed 9- 10 -12. The license is valid
through October 31, 2012, and is subject to the following conditions:
1. A revised map shall be submitted showing the dimensions of the
area to be licensed;
2. Table, chairs and rubbish barrels will not be permitted to be
located on the brick paved areas
3. The licensee shall provide, maintain, and empty as needed,
outdoor trash receptacles during the times that the licensed
premises are open for business. All trash receptacles shall be
covered and trash removed nightly. The location of rubbish (and
recycling if appropriate) bins and an operations plan shall be
approved by the Public Health Administrator, and the locations of
bins shall be shown on the plan;.
4. The licensee shall be responsible for keeping the portion of the
sidewalk subject to an Outdoor Dining License clean and free of
dirt, dust, and other debris from In addition, the Outdoor Dining
Licensee shall be responsible for preventing and /or cleaning up
litter from the licensed establishment in areas abutting the
licensed premises.
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5. Outdoor dining areas shall be considered as part of the restaurant
and shall comply with Board of Health Regulations. In addition to
any other requirements, smoking is prohibited in seasonal
outdoor dining areas per Board of Health regulations.
6. Furniture and trash receptacles shall be supplied by the applicant
and shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner by the
applicant. All furniture and trash receptacles must be removed at
the end of each season.
7. In no event shall the placement of outdoor dining furniture,
umbrellas, or perimeter barriers create a pedestrian or
wheelchair passage along the public sidewalk of less than four feet
in width..
8. Outdoor food preparation shall not be allowed.
9. The Outdoor Dining License shall be considered annually and
every license shall expire on December 31 of each year, subject to
renewal. No facilities or furniture shall be placed on the sidewalk
as part of the license except for the period between April 15 and
October 31 of each year.
10. Within the period from April 15 to October 31, upon notification
from the Department of Public Works or from Public Safety
personnel that weather conditions or work to be performed on the
property of the Town requires removal of the outdoor dining
furniture, the applicant shall immediately remove all of its
property associated with the Outdoor Dining License from the
public property.
11. The owner and operator of the restaurant shall sign a License
Agreement and shall provide a required Certificate of Insurance
before issuance of the License and before commencement of any
activities under the License.
12. The Licensee shall provide evidence of insurance as required by
the Town Manager and by State Statute. Such insurance shall
cover the use of all equipment related to the premises related to
the Outdoor Dining License. The Comprehensive General
Liability Policy shall insure against all claims and demands for
bodily injury and property damage with respect to the sidewalk
dining facilities and services, and the Town shall be named as an
"additional insured" in all -policies of such insurance. If alcohol
sale and service is to be part of the outdoor dining license, a liquor
liability insurance policy shall also be required. The Licensee (and
their heirs, successors and assigns in interest) shall hold harmless,
defend and indemnify the Town of Reading and its employees and
agents from any responsibility, liability and claims arising out of
or related to the operations under the Outdoor Dining License.
13. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws (including the
sign portions of the Zoning by- laws), rules, regulations, and
conditions of other licenses and permits.
Move that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting at p.m.
TO: CPDC, ConsCom, EDC, Climate Protection Committee, Board of Health, Walkable
Reading; and staff
From: Board of Selectmen
Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager
Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Re: Workshop Meeting — September 18 — REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
All members of the above Boards, Committees, and Commissions are invited and strongly
encouraged to attend a
Workshop Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7 to 9 PM,
Selectmen's Meeting Room.
There are 2 exciting parts of the program, which offer an unusual opportunity as a group to step back
from our day -to -day often regulatory functions as volunteer members of Boards Committees and
Commissions, and think more broadly about our community.
The first item on the agenda will be:
Follow -up on MAPC mapping project
On June 19, 2012 staff from the MAPC made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on the Reading
portion of a project to map:
♦ Priority Development Areas,
♦ Priority Preservation areas, and
♦ Significant Transportation Improvements.
Those in attendance. will have an opportunity to review this information and weigh in on any
suggested changes to this information. The link to the maps is:
ftp: / /ftp mapc org /NSPCPriorityAreas /Reading/ MAPC is collecting similar information for the
communities in the North Suburban Planning Council area, and will have a composite summary this
winter.
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The bulk of our time will be spent on the second agenda item:
Building More Active Communities:
What you can do as a policymaker
Presented by Walkable Communities expert Mark Fenton
On Monday June 4th, 2012 Officials and residents from Melrose, Wakefield, and Reading had
an opportunity to participate in a dynamic presentation by Mark Fenton on Building more Active
Communities. Mark Fenton is a national public health, planning, and transportation consultant;
former host of the "America's Walking" series on PBS, and an adjunct associate professor at the
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. He's the author of several
books including the "Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness" (Lyons
Press, 2008) and "Pedometer Walking" (2006)
This program was presented as part of the "Mass in Motion" grant program administered by the
Melrose, Wakefield, Reading Health Department. A DVD of I important excerpts of the
presentation will be played, and an opportunity for discussion among the Reading decision
makers in attendance will be encouraged.
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North Suburban Planning Council (NSPQ Subregional Priority Mapping Project
Scope of Work'
Introduction
A key goal of planning is to shape land use by managing development and preserving the character of a
community. Regional planning goals are not always integrated into local level planning, and vice versa.
The NSPC subregional priority mapping project is a regional planning effort that will use mapping to
highlight land use goals and strategies for the region. The project aims to:
• Establish community -based priorities and strategies
• Integrate municipal priorities into regional and state development and preservation strategies
• Guide public investments in light of the priorities of the subregion
The subregional priority mapping process also provides an opportunity to promote dialogue about land
use issues that transcend municipal boundaries. Local perspectives are key to identifying areas where
growth and development should be emphasized (priority development areas) as well as areas that should
be preserved to protect natural resources and the character of each city and town (priority preservation
areas). Meetings and conversations with municipal staff and stakeholders, in addition to a large,
subregional forum, provide the foundation for identifying these subregional priority areas. Through the
process, regionally significant transportation investments and regionally significant infrastructure
investments are also identified.
Through the identification of subregional priority development areas (PDAs), priority preservation areas
(PPAs), significant transportation investments (STIs), and significant infrastructure investments (Slls), data
emerging from the project can also help NSPC municipalities to:
1) identify housing opportunities that will allow for reuse of existing structures and construction of new
structures to provide market rate and affordable housing units;
2) provide for sustainable growth patterns that encourage mixed -use, work and home environments
that promote public transit and create livable, vital communities;
3) identify opportunities that maximize transportation choices, promote public transportation and
minimize the construction of new infrastructure;
4) promote healthy environments by creating policies that minimize greenhouse gas production,
promote work /home environments within reasonable proximity to transit and commercial areas
and encourage environmental equity.
Please view the last page of this scope for MAPC's definitions of the terms referenced above.
Project Connection to MetroFuture
The project advances several goals outlined in the MetroFuture Regional Plane. Relevant MetroFuture
goals include:
I This scope was prepared by MAPC on behalf of the North Suburban Planning Council.
2 MetroFuture is a bold and achievable plan to build a sustainable and equitable future for the people who live and
work in Metropolitan Boston between now and 2030. The cities and towns of Greater Boston officially adopted the
MetroFuture Plan in December, 2008. The planning process preceding adoption had three primary products: a smart
growth plan for the region; detailed strategies to make that plan a reality; and a constituency to advocate for
#l. Population and job growth will be concentrated in developed areas already served by
infrastructure, with slower growth in less developed areas where infrastructure is more limited.
#2. Most new growth will occur through reuse of previously developed land and buildings.
#4. In suburban municipalities, most new growth will occur near town and village centers.
#10. Growth in the region will be guided by informed, inclusive, and proactive planning.
#65. A robust network of protected open spaces, farms, parks, and greenways will provide wildlife
habitat, ecological benefits, recreational opportunities, and scenic beauty.
Project Context
An overview of NSPC subregion characteristics is in this PowerPoint presentation that was prepared for
and presented to the subregion in January 2012:
f tp: /fftp.mapc.org /subre ions /NSPC /CensusTrendsbySubreg ion -NSPC 1.11.2012.pdf
Project Work Plan
The project is funded through three sources: Sustainable Communities Subregion (SusCom) funding, Unified
Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program.
Timeframe
Tasks
February - March 2012
Task 1: Finalize participants, scope, and budget
• Scope and budget development, conversations with NSPC communities, outreach
to confirm site visit attendees
April - June 2012
Task 2: Site visits to five municipalities: Burlington, North Reading, Reading,
Winchester, Woburn
• Preparation: preliminary base maps for each municipality by Data Services and
NSPC coordinator review; maps inclusive of parcel and assessor's data and GIS
data layers (transit, roads /corridors, water, trails, land use development status,
open space, BioMap2)
• Preparation: review of current municipal provisions, reviews of relevant documents,
e.g., open space plans, master plans
• Five meetings - two -three MAPC staff (NSPC coordinator, Data Services staff,
tannin staff
June — July 2012
Task 3. Presentation of preliminary maps to Planning Boards and Boards of
Selectmen
• Preparation: finalizing municipal maps with PDA, PPA, STI, and SII data by Data
Services and NSPC coordinator review
• Preparation and presentation of municipal PDAs and PPA at five joint PB and
BOS meetings - two -three MAPC staff (NSPC coordinator and Data Services staff,
tannin staff
July - September 2012
Task 4: Site visits to remaining municipalities: Lynnfield, Stoneham, Wakefield,
Wilmington3
• Preparation: preliminary base maps for each municipality by Data Services and
NSPC coordinator review; maps inclusive of parcel and assessor's data and GIS
data layers (transit, roads /corridors, water, trails, land use development status,
open space, BioMap2)
• Preparation: review of current municipal provisions, reviews of relevant documents,
e.g., open space plans, master plans
• Four meetings - two -three MAPC staff NSPC coordinator, Data Services staff,
adoption of these strategies. MetroFuture was developed through a highly collaborative and participant- driven
process that engaged a wide variety of regional stakeholders.
3 If communities do not opt into the full process, which involves participation in two meetings, MAPC will draw on data
from open space plans, master plans, and other available documents and data to compile information that will inform
the identification of subregional priority areas for development and preservation.
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Timeframe Tasks'
planning staff)
October 2012 Task 5. Presentation of preliminary maps to Planning Boards and Boards of
Selectmen
• Preparation: finalizing municipal maps with PDA, PPA, STI, and SII data
• Preparation and presentation for meetings in four communities - two -three MAPC
staff (NSPC coordinator and Data Services staff, planninq staff)
October - December Task 6. MAPC review of regional significance
2012 0 Review of municipal PPAs, PDAs, STI, SlIs identified: identification and mapping of
regionally significant growth centers -- NSPC coordinator, Data Services staff
• Review of municipal PPAs, PDAs, STI, SlIs identified: identification and mapping of
regionally significant growth centers -- Transportation staff
• Subreoional maps
November/ Task 7. NSPC members dialogue on regional priorities: PDAs, PPAs, STIs, and
December 2012 Slls
• Preparation and presentation: NSPC coordinator, Data Services staff
• Preoaration and presentation: Transportation staff
January March 2013 Task 8. One subregion forum inviting public input on subregional priorities
• Outreach plan with all participating municipalities
• Preparation and presentation: NSPC coordinator, Data Services staff
• Preparation and presentation: Transportation staff
March - May 2013 Task 9. Final report and subregion maps
• Drafts and revisions
Project Objectives
Process Benchmarks
• Total of 7 -9 data collection meetings with participating municipalities that will include planners
and other municipal staff who can help identify /confirm local priority areas, including: staff from
economic development, housing, conservation and open space, recreation, and public works and
participants from voluntary open space groups, if appropriate
• Total of 7 -9 meetings that bring together both Planning Board and Board of Selectmen members
in participating municipalities to verify local priorities identified
• Minimum of 50 people attend the regional forum
• Diversity of participants in the regional forum will reflect the diversity of the North Suburban
subregion
• Final deliverables prepared by May 2013
Policy Outcomes
• Identified priority development and priority preservation areas guide and inform future land use
decisions at the local and regional levels
• Identified priority areas provide a direction for public investments that conserve the qualities of
the corridor
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Definitions of Terms
• Locations potentially capable of supporting additional development or redevelopment, but that
may first require additional investments in infrastructure.
• May be a single use or mixed -use: a combination of retail, commercial, office, or housing.
• Can range in size from a single lot to many acres.
• May include adaptive reuse of existing buildings to preserve sense of place.
• Generally characterized by good access, available infrastructure (primarily water and sewer),
and an absence of environmental constraints.
• Areas have undergone extensive area -wide or neighborhood planning processes and may have
detailed recommendations for future actions.
• Areas designated under state programs such as Chapter 43D (expedited permitting), Chapter
40R (smart growth zones) or Economic Opportunity Areas can be examples of PDAs.
Priority Preservation Areas (PPA)
• Deserve special protection due to significant environmental factors and /or natural features, such
as endangered species habitats, large blocks of high quality intact habitat (BioMap2), areas
critical to water supply, scenic vistas, areas important to a cultural landscape, or areas of historical
significance.
• Are not currently permanently protected (e.g., via conservation restriction, municipal or state
conservation land, land trust ownership, etc.).
• In general, existing parks or new park facilities would not fall within this category.
• May be critical to linking open space and also trails within a community across municipal
boundaries that are part of a larger, regional network.
Significant Transportation Investments (STIs)
• Transportation projects that have the potential to increase efficiency and enhance interconnectivity
for facilities which serve regional transportation needs.
• May be a project in a town or within a town's subregion.
• In most cases, these potential projects address major roadways as well as transit, bicycle, and
pedestrian facilities that either individually or collectively serves regional travel needs.
• May include improvements for commercial airports and intermodal freight facilities that are key to
the regional economy.
• Locally identified projects, along with projects from other statewide and regional planning
documents, will be evaluated to develop an initial set of Regionally Significant Transportation
Investments (RSTIs).
Significant Infrastructure Investments (Slls)
• Are infrastructure projects that have the potential to increase efficiency and capacity and enhance
development potential for facilities /sites which serve regional needs.
• May be a project in a town or within a town's subregion.
• In most cases, these potential projects address water, sewer /wastewater, stormwater, and may
include new infrastructure upgrades /increase in capacity to existing infrastructure that either
individually or collectively serve regional needs.
• Locally identified projects, along with projects from other statewide and regional planning
documents, will be evaluated to develop an initial set of Regionally Significant Infrastructure
Investments (RSlls).
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Town Name: READING
Priority
ID
Name
Type
Description /Notes
Possible expansion of 40R zoning to the remainder of the
downtown. See map. Expanding at the time it was originally
passed had seemed a little scary. Kim H. can give us an outline of
areas originally considered for the 40R. For example, South Main
Street is not yet zoned for mixed use. Additionally there is a
Downtown 40R — potential
possibility of extending the 40R to the Doucette Moving facility on
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expansion
PDA
Prescott St.
Requires a change to zoning to enable mixed use. Currently
South Main St. — potential
commercial only. There are intermittent zones of residential in this
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mixed use
PDA
area, though.
Reading Municipal Light District
The land area here is very misused /underutiIized. There are vacant
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land area.
PDA
lots and many industrial uses.
Area can accommodate more
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commercial
PDA
1 General Way
Prime site for redevelopment. The Town has received interest in
Residential through LIP. For the abutting wetlands, thus portion
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FRAEN Corporation
PDA PPA
should be a PPA priority as well?
Keurig is leaving. If site is redeveloped, Town could explore
allowing adding structured parking and additional building space.
Site also abuts a very wooded area. There is a vernal pool on the
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Keurig site
PDA PPA
abutting site. It may be important to conserve a portion of it.
Developable area within wetlands constraints. Multi- community,
multi -use planning opportunity. Not just a potential site for
National Guard - Camp Curtis
commercial but mixed use and recreation also. The land is used by
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Guild
PDA PPA
the National Guard.
Currently occupied by a Rifle Club. Town may wish to acquire the
land and expand it to recreational uses if RRR ever decided to
leave the property. It abuts existing recreation areas already
Reading Rifle and Revolver
owned by the Town. The Rifle Clun is not Ch. 61. How can Town
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Club
PPA
know of any opportunity to buy it?
This is a privately owned Chapter 61 property. The Town may be
very interested in acquiring it and continue to run the Golf Club
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Golf Club site
PPA
should the club ever close.
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Tree Farm
PPA
Chapter 61 A forest land. Currently a tree farm, privately owned.
Greenway has only been partially built. These parcels would be
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Ipswich River Greenway
PPA
helpful to acquire.
Haverhill St. — potential
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development area
PDA
Possible site for senior housing.
Town -owned land on Oakland
Municipally owned, about 4.5 acres. If sold, it could be a Planned
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Road
PDA
Unit Development or PRD.
Unprotected open space in
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Timberneck Swamp
PPA
Acquire for open space protection
Acquire for recreation? Both parcels are currently owned by the
same person (adjacent to Rifle Club), and the property is adjacent
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Zanni property
PPA
to Town -owned recreation facilities.
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Town Name: READING
Priority
ID
Name
Type
Description /Notes
If ever sold, a good opportunity for commercial redevelopment
and redesign, potentially as a mixed use. This site is important
because it would also make a nice impression as you see it when
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Home Goods site
PDA
you enter Reading.
Girl scout camp. This site came up in a Reading open space
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Camp Rice Moody
PPA
meeting. There may be an opportunity to acquire the site.
This project has regional impacts. It supports housing development
that has created almost 1000 new units in Reading (Johnson
Woods, Archstone) as well as development in Woburn. It is in the
West Street road
MPO TIP universe of projects but is not programmed for funding. It
A
reconstruction
STI
is 100% designed. Bordering Woburn.
Town of Reading will be applying to MassWorks for funding to
Downtown Streetscape Project
support this work, which extends the recently completed Downtown
B
phase 2
STI
Streetscape work into the remainder fo the Downtown..
Repairs needed to the street south of downtown. It is not
programmed on the TIP yet. A signalized pedestrian crossing is
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Main Street, Southbound
STI
being planned between Washington Street and Summer Ave.
Hopkins and Main Street
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intersection
STI
Traffic improvements? Signal design is funded
Need for pedestrian signal improvements at Baystate Road. Dense
residential development. People travel along this stretch to get to
E
Salem St. & Bay State Rd.
STI
commercial.
Projected completion of the water line in 2012 and repaving in
2013. This improvement is also important for bicycling. Bicyclists
come up from the Wakefield bike route /path. Possible
improvements include widening the sidewalk to accommodate a a
bike path southbound and to stripe a bike lane northbound as this
Haverhill Street water line
stretch of road also leads into Ipswich River Park. A grass strip
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replacement
STI
could separate cars from bikes.
Signals are needed on Main Street near the Ipswich bridge.
MassDOT is working on this. Improvements to these signals is
ancillary to the Ipswich River Greenway. This area is between the
North Reading and Reading border on Rt 28. Not numbered on
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Ipswich River Bridge
n a
map... circled..
The MBTA is considering plans to extend double tracks through
Reading that will continue on to Wilmington and has expressed
interest in pursuing a multi modal path along ROW — Main Street
Corridor Study (2011). This is one of the ways to improve
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MBTA rail extension
STI
connectivity in the region.
Town is working on design of storm drain systems on the Aberjona
River and the Saugus River. There is a dam on Saugus River in
Lynnfield — regulated by Saugus Water Dept that us upstream of
Storm drain system
Reedy Meadow; this is causing the water level in the meadow to
improvements
SII
remain artificially high.
Comments:
• Obtain list of the Safe Routes to Schools list of sidewalk improvement priorities; consider those with a regional
impact (Kim can provide) —mention in narrative as part of local transportation infrastructure priorities
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• There are 10 wastewater pumping stations that need to be replaced by the Town. There is sewer surcharging
from the Golf Course at Franklin and Grove intersection during periods of rain. Effluent is flowing out of the
ground during heavy peak flows.
• Place on the regional map: North Reading wants the MWRA to serve the town via Reading. Reading is open to
exploring this. Request more detail from North Reading.
• Reading is opposed to the proposed 9395 improvements on the TIP list. It will result in lane changes near the
ramp, extending lanes in each directions to rt 129.
• Not on map: exploring solar (for hot water) on Public Works garage roof. (SII)
• The Calareso (sp ?) development is the kind of development the Town wants more of. Parking on the back and side.
• Many small local convenience stores used to exist in Reading, and they are disappearing. They have been
replaced by gas stations and residential.
• A pedestrian /bike Master Plan has been identified as a future planning project to guide future improvements
• South Main Street Best Practices has been developed to communicate goals for this area and shape future
development
• Town Forest Master Plan is being prepared to identify land use and other goals for Town Forest (300 +acres)
• Readings OSRP is currently in the process of being updated as well.
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From: Feudo, John
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 3:47 PM
To: Hechenbleikner, Peter
Subject: Amplified Sound - Saturday Night
Peter,
Here is my take on the amplified sound variance request from Carl McFadden.
Carl and his crew are vendors for us. They are running flag football. To open their season they had entertainment for
the whole family including Music by a DJ. This was approved by the recreation Committee at their meeting on Tuesday,
September 11tH
I thought the event was festive. The music did not seem too loud to me and I did get a lot of positive comments from
parents that they liked it and it made it seem like a fun event. That being said, the program does not need a DJ to play
music as it is not needed to run the program. However, they did use the microphone to announce rotation of fields and
address the coaches and players several times through the 4 hours. I thought that use was certainly practical.
I would recommend this be allowed to have the speakers turned facing the press box. I have a hard copy of the permit
which I will forward to you.
John A. Feudo
Recreation Administrator
Town of Reading
Off ice: 7,81 -942-90 7 5
Fax: 78 1 -942-5441
ifeudo ci.reading.ma.us
%ebw,Fte: www.readingma.gov/recreation
Please note new Town Hall Hours ofFectiVe Jena= 7, 2010:iizlond y, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.rn - 5 :30
p.m uesday: 7:30 a,m. - 7:00 p.m, Friday: CLOSED
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MAP FOR REFERENCE ONLY
NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT
The Town makes no claims and no warranties,
expressed or implied, concerning the validity or
accuracy of the GIS data presented on this map.
Parcels updated 1/1/2011
NORTH READING
WOBURN , f WAKEFIELD
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AMPLIFIED USE PERMIT REQUEST FORM
Name /Organization: RBC Sports, Inc
Contact for the Event: Carl McFadden
Phone Number: 781 -983 -4976 Email Address :cmcfadden@readingbasketball.net
Date(s) of the Event: September 15, 2012
Purpose of the Event: Opening night of Flag football
Is this event open to the general public: YES NO
Location of the Event: Stadium Field
Time of the Event: 5:30 5r: 3 Q r 44
Duration of the Use of Amplified Sound: Same as Above
Check all that apply:
Equipment:
—x_ Use of sound equipment such as speakers, mixers, and microphones
Use of Musical Instruments V
Content: p
x General Announcements
National Anthem
x Music
Sound Effects
I have read and understand the Rule 5.2.3 of the Board of Selectmen Policies and
Procedures regarding use of amplified sound as it relates to park use and understand the
responsibilities that go along with an amplified sound permit.
Signature:
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4.14.3 - Rules
RULE 1. No person shall damage or break or cause to be broken any windows, doors
or other appurtenances of any buildings or structures on any public park, playground or recreation
area, or mark upon deface or disfigure any such buildings appurtenances or structure.
RULE 2. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading throw any stone or other missile; or have possession of or discharge any
destructive weapon, bow and arrow, firearm, firecracker, torpedo or fireworks; or make a fire; or
post, paint, affix or display any sign, notice, placard or advertising device; or engage in business,
sell or expose for sale, or give away any goods, wares or circulars; or drop or place and leave in
place any piece of paper or other refuse, except in the receptacles designated; except with the
written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee and /or other permit granting
authority.
RULE 3. No person shall, on any public park, playground, recreation or other area under the
jurisdiction of the Recreation Committee in the Town of Reading, solicit the acquaintance of or
annoy another person or utter any profane, threatening abusive or indecent language or loud outcry;
or solicit any subscription or contribution; or have possession of, or drink any alcoholic beverages
as defined by Chapter 138, Section 1, of the General Laws; or play any game of chance, or have
possession of any instrument of gambling; or make an oration or harangue or any political or other
canvass; or preach or pray aloud; or do any obscene or indecent act; except by written authority
from the Recreation Committee or their designee.
RULE 4. Amplified Sound - Users of public property and abutting residents should
have an expectation of quiet enjoyment of the Town's public parks, playgrounds, recreation and
other open space areas. This rule recognizes that these properties are the site of some activities
which inherently create levels of noise due to customary and usual uses such as fans cheering,
referee and coach's whistles, and bands playing during football games. There is also recognition
that as a community the public parks, playgrounds, recreation and other open space areas are the
site of occasional community events which use amplified sound such as school field days,
community fairs, and fireworks displays, etc.
The use of amplified sound in public parks, playgrounds, recreation and other open space areas is
not permitted without a permit to be granted by the Recreation Committee or other agency which
has jurisdiction over said public property.
When permitted, the use of amplified sound shall be controlled by the permit holder such that the
volume, direction, and duration of the sound is the minimum needed to meet the purpose of the use
of the sound, and which will minimize the impact of the sound on other users of the park,
playground, or other public property and its abutters. Unreasonable sound shall be sound plainly
audible at a distance of 100 feet from its source by a person of normal hearing.
The intent of this rule is to allow, with a permit from the Recreation Committee or other agency
which has jurisdiction over said public property, reasonable and occasional playing of music or use
of amplified sound while considering location, time, duration and frequency such as an annual fair,
or once a year all -star sports games. The use of amplified sound is not intended to be a routine for
recurring events such as play by play announcements for sporting events and other repeated use of
music and amplified sound. The permitting authority should consider the frequency of amplified
permits per park or recreation site and afford significant consideration to the neighbors abutting the
permitted areas as regards to their inconvenience created by said permit.
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When a permit is granted, a copy of the permit shall be transmitted to the Board of Selectmen at
least 3 days before the event at which the music or amplified sound is to be used. Additionally, all
permitted dates of amplified sound will be posted in a conspicuous place on the Town's website as
well as available by contacting the Recreation Division or head of any other agency having
jurisdiction over the public property for which a permit has been granted.
Any variance from this rule will require the permitted applicant to petition the Board of Selectmen
for such variance at which time a public hearing will be held on the matter.
RULE 5. TREES, SHRUBBERY, LAWNS
1. Injury and Removal. No person shall, in any public park, damage, cut, carve,
transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds,
of any tree or plant. Nor shall any person attach any rope, wire, or other contrivance
to any tree or plant. A person shall not dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in
any other way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
2. Climbing Trees, etc. No person shall, in any public park, climb any tree, or wall; or
stand or sit upon monuments, vases, fountains, railings or fences or upon any other
property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
3. Hitching of Animals. No person shall, on any public park, tie or hitch a horse or
other animal to any tree or plant.
RULE 6. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading, bathe except in proper costume and at places designated therefor; nor shall any
person loiter or run about or lie upon the areas around pools in bathing costume in a manner deemed
inappropriate by community standards.
RULE 7. No person in any public park, playground or recreation area in the Town of
Reading shall refuse or neglect to obey any reasonable direction of a police officer.
RULE 8. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading promote, or engage in any game of ball or other sport; except within the areas
especially provided therefor, or by written authority of the Recreation Committee or their designee.
No person shall use or exhibit golf clubs in any public park, playground, or recreation area.
RULE 9. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading, undress or dress put on or take off a bathing suit, except in buildings designated
for such use for the purpose of undressing or dressing or putting on or taking off a bathing suit.
RULE 10. No person shall operate, drive, or ride an animal, vehicle or motor vehicle
upon or over any part of a playground recreation area or any public park in the Town of Reading
except where specifically allowed.
RULE 11. No person shall, in any public park, playground or recreation area in the
Town of Reading stop, stand or park any automobile or other vehicle except in such manner and in
such areas as may be designated by signs or by a police officer.
RULE 12. No person shall permit a dog under their control to enter upon an artificial
turf field or within any fenced area that includes any artificial turf field within the Town of Reading.
Artificial turf fields include: the RMHS stadium, Collins Field at Parker Middle School, and the so
called Lacrosse field also known as the practice field at RMHS.
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