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Home My WebLink About2013-02-12 Board of Selectmen PacketOF)? Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2685 FAX: (781) 942 -9071 Email: townmanager @ci.reading.ma.us TOWN MANAGER Website: www. readingma.gov (781) 942 -9043 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Selectmen FROM: Peter I. Hechenbleikner DATE: February 6, 2013 RE: Agenda —February 12, 2013 5a) The Board received a revised Housing Plan on January 8, 2013, reflecting the suggestions that the Board made previously. If the revised draft reflects all of the Selectmen's comments, then I would ask that the Board approve the Housing Plan at this time. 5b) The plans for the land transfer approved by Town Meeting last fall are ready for the Board of Selectmen's signature. 5c) The Board of Selectmen signed the abandonment of easement plan for 518 Summer Avenue on January 28`h immediately following Town Meeting. Town Counsel suggests a motion to confirm the approval of the signing of this document. The property owner is very appreciative of .the Town's and the Board's rapid addressing of this issue. They have closed on the property. 5d) Town Counsel has drafted the order of taking for "Old" Pearl Street and this order is ready for the Board's approval. 5e) The Town Moderator and the Bylaw Committee have been invited to come in and discuss the Bylaw Committee's role. Included in your packet is an email which includes the portion of the Reading Home Rule Charter dealing with the Bylaw Committee. 5f) This is a continued hearing for Planet Fitness' request to begin operation prior to 6:00 a.m., and also a hearing for the same issue for the Reading Athletic Club and the Burbank YMCA. Both the Reading Athletic Club and Burbank YMCA are currently open before 6:00 a.m. I did check with the Burbank Arena and they are not open prior to 6:00 a.m. I would suggest that the Board open a single hearing on all of the applications and then take testimony on them. The Board can then close the hearing and make individual motions for the three athletic facilities. 5g) John Feudo and members of the Sturges Park Master Plan Committee will be in to make a presentation on the Sturges Park Master Plan. This is a public hearing which has been noticed to everyone within 500 feet of the plan and published in the newspaper. The Board may, after hearing the presentation, public comment, close the hearing and approve the plan. 5h) The Climate Advisory Committee would like to come in and make a brief presentation to the Board on their activities to date. 5i) In your packet is an outline of a draft warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. There are several articles that we will want direction from the Board as to whether or not to include them. 5j) We will have a copy of the draft calendar year 2013 goals in your packet and I would like to do a very brief presentation if time allows. PIH /ps OFR @gO�ti Housing Production Plan H � b 'NCO Town of Reading 0 01639 +RQ��P� Prepared By: Town of Reading: Consultant: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Robert P. Mitchell FAICP, Planning Consultant Jean Delios, Community Services Director/Town Planner Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner George Zambouras, Town Engineer Kim Honets hlager, GIS Coordinator ueiecea. November January 8, 201 �, 2012 SO.-I Contents Introduction................................................................................................................. ............................... 4 ExecutiveSummary ...................................................................................................... ............................... 5 Deleted: s A. Summary of Demographic and Housing Characteristics and Trends .................. ............................... 4 B: Goals for Affordable Housing Production ............................................................ ............................... 7 C: Summary of Housing Production Strategies ........................................................ ............................... 8 D: Next Steps for the Housing Production Plan ..................................................... ............................... 10 Section 1: Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment ............................................ ............................... 11 A. Total and Projected Populations: ................................................................................................. 11 B. Household Types: .......................................................................................................................... 11 C. School Enrollment and Projections ................................................................ ............................... 15 D. Race and Ethnicity: ....................................................................................................................... 16 E. Residents with Disabilities ............................................................................. ............................... 16 F. Income Analysis: ............................................................................................................................ 16 II. Housing Stock Analysis ................................................................................... ............................... 20 A. Housing Units and Types ............................................................................... ............................... 21 B. Housing Tenure .............................................................................................. ............................... 21 C. Year Housing Units Constructed ................................................................... ............................... 21 D. Housing Market Conditions: ......................................................................................................... 22 E. Housing Affordability Analysis: ..................................................................................................... 24 F. Housing Needs based on Current Housing Supply ......................................... ............................... 32 III. Affordable Housing Efforts ............................................................................. ............................... 33 A. Adoption of Smart Growth Districts ( 40R) ..................................................... ............................... 34 B. Challenges and Constraints to the Development of Affordable Housing ...... ............................... 35 Section 2: Affordable Housing Goals ...................................................................... .............................44 Section 3: Housing Plan & Implementation Strategies ........................................... ............................... 46 I. Housing Production Plan Implementation Requirements .................................. ............................... 46 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 2 5 a2 A. Characteristics of Residential and /or Mixed -Use Developments Preferred by Reading .............. 46 B. Zoning districts or geographic areas in which Reading proposes to modify regulations to encourageSHI eligible housing .......................................................................... ............................... 47 C. Identification of potential sites and areas for affordable housing ................ ............................... 51 D. Municipally owned land with potential for affordable housing .................... ............................... 52 E. Participation in Regional Collaborations Addressing Affordable Housing ..... ............................... 53 II. Housing Production Plan Strategies ................................................................... ............................... 53 A. Expand Housing Opportunities ...................................................................... ............................... 54 B. Regulatory & Zoning Changes ....................................................................... ............................... 55 C. Capacity Building & Education ....................................................................... ............................... 56 D. Local & Regional Collaborations .................................................................... ............................... 56 AppendixI: Maps ..................................................................................................... ............................... 60 Appendix 2: Online Survey — Housing Plan ......................................................... ............................... 65 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 3 5CV3 Introduction The Town of Reading's Housing Plan was approved on January 3, 2007 in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development ( "DHCD ") requirements under 760 CMR 31.07, Planned Production. Reading's 2007 Affordable Housing Plan expired after a 5 -year term and as such, the Town of Reading has developed a new HPP in accordance with 760 CMR 56.03(4). The Town of Reading, Community Services Department, began the process of updating the Housing Plan in early 2012. Local housing plans, including updates, are subject to approval by DHCD. DHCD regulates Housing Production Plans ( "HPP ") under 760 CMR 56.00, promulgated on February 22, 2008. HPP's must now be designed to create strategies to meet affordable housing needs that are consistent with Chapter 40B requirements. In order for the HPP to qualify for approval from DHCD, the plan must be comprised of three components: (1) Comprehensive Needs Assessment; (2) Affordable Housing Goals; and (3) Implementation Strategies. (_1) Comprehensive Needs Assessment — an evaluation of a community's demographics, housing stock, population trends, and housing needs. The assessment will include a review of the development capacity, as well as constraints, to ensure that current and future needs can be met. (2) Affordable Housing Goals — defined housing goals consistent with both community character and the local housing market. This section will identify strategies that can be used to produce the required number of annual housing units needed to obtain certification from DHCD. The regulations allow communities to secure a one year or two year certification if stated minimum production requirements can be met. To qualify for an annual certification affordable housing production must meet a minimum of 0.5% of year -round units. For a two year certification, affordable housing production must be equal to at least 1.0% of year -round units. I31 Implementation Strategies — targeted areas for future development that will enable a community to reach the affordable housing goals. This may include identifying sites for development or redevelopment, investigating re- zoning options to encourage the production of affordable housing units, and establishing other tools such as regional collaborations that can foster the development of affordable housing. Upon DHCD approval, a HPP is valid for five years. Even if a community does not reach its 10% under MGL Ch. 40B, it may be eligible to receive certification from DHCD (either one year or two year). Upon certification, The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) may deny a Comprehensive Permit application. ZBA denial of a Comprehensive Permit is not subject to further action by the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC), and may not be overturned when the plan has received certification. Deleted :. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 4 54, Affordable Housing Highlights Since 2007 • Adoption of the Gateway Smart Growth District (GSGD) under Chapter 40R — Adopted in 2007, the GSGD overlay will create 424 new housing units which includes 43 affordable units. • Adoption of the Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) under Chapter 40R — Adopted in 2009, the DSGD overlay will allow for 203 additional housing units, by right. The first project, 30 Haven Street, is complete and includes 53 units of housing 11 of which are affordable units. • The Town also assisted the project developer (30 Haven) through funds from the Affordable Housing Trust in order to ensure the project moved forward. • Reading's work in proactive planning was recognized by Mass Housing by crediting the Town with advancing affordable housing through the creation of two 40R districts that will foster the development of hundreds of units and then denying an ill- suited 40B application which would have devastated a neighborhood. • Johnson Woods, Phase II — This project was developed under the Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay district and was permitted through the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) in 2011. A total of 129 housing units will be developed, 19 of which will be affordable. • Reading is the lead community in a District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) grant awarded to evaluate the possibility of establishing a Regional Housing Services Coordinator to administer affordable requirements, including preserving existing affordable units. • The Affordable Housing Trust fund is being evaluated and an outside consultant is developing recommendations for the Town to consider for use of this valuable resource. Executive Summary The Town of Reading continues to be a desirable place to live and work. It is characterized by a traditional New England center, surrounded by family- oriented neighborhoods. It has evolved over time from largely an outlying community with a strong agricultural presence to a modern residential suburb just north of Boston. Reading's proximity to Boston has added to its attractiveness. The Town has worked to manage housing development and growth through Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25', No bullets or numbering sas thoughtful and well planned development that complements its historic and rural traditions. The HPP identifies tools for Reading to use that will encourage the development of affordable housing while maintaining the distinct town character. A. Summary of Demographic and Housing Characteristics and Trends The following summarizes the notable findings from the needs assessment (U.S. Census, 2010): Population - Growth has not substantially increased in the past 20 years. Current projections indicate that the population will continue a slow increase through 2030. Projections show more households; but smaller sized households. Reading is primarily comprised of family households. • Reading's population in 2010 was 24,747, an increase of 4.4% from 2000. This is comparable to the 5% increase from 1990 to 2000. • In 2010 Reading experienced a 7% increase in total households from the previous decade. In 2000 there were 8,688 households in Reading, an increase of 10% from 1990. Approximately 72% of households were family households; 34% were family households with children under 18. • The largest age group in Reading in 2010 was residents aged 35 -59 (39 %), followed by the child -aged cohorts (age 0 -9, age 10 -19). However, the group comprising the elderly population (age 60 +) increased by 15% in 2010 and is expected to grow by 57% from 2010 to 2030. • The majority of Reading Residents are white (93.5 %). Income — Reading has a higher than average median household income, which exceeds that of the region and the country. Reading's 2010 median household and family income was the highest among all of the neighboring communities, and exceeded the median income for both the Boston Metro Region and for median income in the US. In Reading, over the last decade there was an increase of 135% of households earning $200,000 or more. Approximately L2,% of households in Reading.earned less than $50,000. Assuming a 3 Deleted: 44 person - household, this would mean these households earn less than the area median income of $58,000 enabling them to qualify for some form of subsidized housing. Housing Stock, Sales and Prices — Predominantly single family, owner occupied with strong market values. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 6 SR,L The latest census data show that the total number of housing units increased slightly by 4.5% in the past five years. Likewise, the housing stock continues to be dominated by single - family homes; 75% of all housing units were single - family homes. Reading experienced an increase in the percentage of renter - occupied housing and a decrease in the percentage of owner - occupied housing jn 2010. Approximately 22% of all housing units were renter occupied and 78 %were owner- occupiedJ17.5% in 2000 were renter - occupied). This increase in renter - occupied housing could be associated with increase in multi -unit structures as structures containing 20 or more units increased from 6.8% in 2000 to 9.3% 2010. Another reason may be a result of the latest economic recession. • In 2006, Reading experienced a total of 241 sales for single - family homes. This number has since decreased and in 2010 only 193 sales were documented. • The median sales price of a single - family home in 2006 was $420,000 and decreased to $400,000 in 2009. However, Reading has seen some recovery and prices in 2010 were just slightly above prices experienced in 2006 at $422,000. Condo sales and prices experienced similar trends. • In 2010, approximately 38.3% of households with a mortgage and 23.7% of households without a mortgage were paying more than 30% or more of their annual household income on housing related costs. These households are considered to be moderately burdened by their housing costs. • Renters experienced similar housing cost burden. In 2010, approximately 39% of households paid 30% or more of their annual household income on housing related costs and were considered moderately burdened by these costs. 6: Goals for Affordable Housing Production The following goals were developed by the Town of Reading, based on the findings from the Needs Assessment: Deleted: and an increase in rental - occupied housing Deleted: of all housing units Deleted: and 22% were renter occupied Reading has identified six housing goals that are the most appropriate and most realistic for the community. These goals were developed by reviewing previous studies and documents including the Reading Housingplan ofd analyzing the current housing Deleted: Production situation in Reading, and through public input from town citizens and officials. Deleted: 2006 The goals are as follows: 1. Reach the 10% affordable housing goal while also focusing on the specific housing needs of Reading residents. 2. Preserve existing affordable housing to ensure they remain affordable and qualify for listing on the subsidized housing inventory. 3. Integrate affordable housing into the community while preserving the quality and character of existing residential neighborhoods. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 7 SO-' 4. Revise and update the existing Affordable Housing Trust Fund as a means to fund affordable housing development and activities. 5. Create a mechanism for outreach to owners of affordable housing to ensure maintenance and upkeep and to seek opportunity to add housing units that are affordable to the subsidized housing inventory. 6. Educate the public on affordable housing issues and strengthen relationships with other local entities and regional partners on the topic. 7. Absorb the number of both market rate and affordable units in the pipeline with the least amount of impact on the town. C: Summary of Housing Production Strategies The Town of Reading has developed strategies for meeting the affordable housing production goals. These goals were developed through the evaluation of the 2007 Housing Plan, the development of the Needs Assessment, examining local housing goals, and studying the responses from the Housing Plan Survey. The following is an outline of strategies. For a full description of the strategies, see Section 3. t Formatted: List Paragraph, No bullets or numbering Expand Housing Cpportunitie ssue: Based on the information contained in the 2007 Reading Deleted: I Housing,Plan, other town documents including the Reading Master Plan, a survey of town Deleted: Production residents, discussions with town officials and the analysis of housing needs that was conducted as part of this plan, the goal of expanding housing opportunities to ensure a continuing diverse housing stock while also providing additional affordable units was identified as a goal of the town. Strategies /Actions: 1. Conduct a review of the existing Reading Affordable Housing Trust. 2. Seek contributions to the Affordable Housing Trust. 3. Use the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to create a loans /grant program for housing rehabilitation activities. 4. Amend the existing 40B permit to allow the construction of additional units at Peter Sanborn Place. 4. Identify opportunities to acquire tax title or foreclosed properties. 5. Acquire the rights of first refusal on housing units in order to place an affordability restriction on such units prior to resale. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 8 M.- 6. Manage on -going inventory of group homes and identify potential future group home plans in Reading. 7. Assist elder Reading residents in remaining in their own homes. 8. Encourage infill development with mixed housing in appropriate locations. 9. Identify potential unused or underutilized residential, commercial and /or industrial properties for housing development. 10. Identify surplus non -town public properties for affordable housing potential. 11. Identify opportunities for the town to partner with the First Time Homebuyers program 12. Partner with the Reading Housing Authority in seeking potential housing units. Regulatory & Zoning Changes Issue: While Reading has made numerous updates and changes to its zoning bylaw over the years, a comprehensive review of that bylaw as well as other regulations is a logical goal after adoption of the Housing Production Plan. Such regulations can inadvertently become an impediment to providing housing opportunities. A thorough review with the objective of discovering and changing any regulations that are seen as impediments can be a significant improvement toward creating opportunities for successful affordable housing creation Strategies /Actions: 1. Conduct a thorough review of zoning and other land use regulations. 2. Adopt a cluster bylaw, or similar, zoning provisions, to encourage affordable units. 3. Amend and update the Comprehensive Permit (40B and LIP) policies and guidelines of the Board of Selectmen and Zoning Board of Appeals. 4. Ensure the preservation of the character of Reading's existing residential neighborhoods. 5. Create incentives and guidelines for new housing development as part of the State's and Reading's Climate Actions Plans. 6. Identify incentives for new development in appropriate locations. 7. Expand the current 40R district to include additional appropriate locations in town. Capacity Building & Education Issue: As part of a comprehensive approach to creating affordable housing in Reading it is necessary that the local community, including public officials and citizens, be informed regarding these issues. Providing regular occasions whereby the town can meet to be informed regarding housing issues, information and recent activities, as well as being able to identify and discuss future strategies and goals can build support for the strategies identified in the others categories. Strategies: Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 9 Formatted: English (U.S.) ,911 1. Conduct housing forums every two years. 2. Inform town officials of the goals and objectives of the 2012 Housing Production Plan. 3. Research and access housing resources at the federal, state, regional, local and non- profit level. 4. Create a monitoring mechanism to use in tracking affordable housing. 5. Create a benchmarking system to regularly review housing progress. Local & Regional Collaborations Issue: The housing issues that affect Reading are not found solely within the town borders. The potential resources available to assist in addressing housing needs are also not found solely within its borders. Reading, as well as surrounding cities and towns and regional organizations and non - profits devoted to housing issues, should look to strengthening their coordination and cooperation. Within the community, there may be as yet unidentified potential partners in addressing housing needs, such as the religious community or others. Strategies: 1. Establish the Reading Planning Division as the point of contact on housing issues. 2. Work with MAPC to identify housing data for use by the town. 3. Use the current District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) grant to identify the appropriate mechanisms to provide regional housing services. 4. Initiate a dialogue with the religious community to identify housing issues. 5. Establish a dialogue with entities such as EMARC and Habitat for Humanity. D: Next Steps for the Housing Production Plan The plan was approved by the CPDC on December 10, 2012. The Board of Selectmen reviewed the plan on December 18, 2012 and it was approved on January 8, 2012. The final plan will be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for review and final approval.. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 10 Deleted: A Public Meeting will be held with the Board of Selectmen to solicit input from residents of Reading. The plan will then be amended (as needed) and submitted for adoption to the Community Planning and Development Commission at a Public Hearing. The final Housing Plan will then be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development for final approval. available sources such as the Census, regional planning agencies, media, etc., that illustrates the current demographic and housing characteristics for the Town of Reading. Assessing needs will provide the framework for the development of housing production strategies to meet affordable housing goals. I. Demographic Analysis The purpose of analyzing demographics is to look at quantitative and qualitative trends and use the data for future planning. This section provides an overview of Reading's demographics and how they have changed over time. As the demographics change in the future, the housing needs of the community can also change. The size and type of families as well as householder age and economic status all influence the needs of the community. The analysis of the Housing Needs Assessment will provide a guide to identify goals and strategies for this plan. A. Total and Projected Populations: In the last ten years, the Town of Reading has only had a 4.4% increase in population. Over the next 10 years, the population is expected to experience a slight decline before having a minor increase by 2030. The total number of households in Reading has increased from 2000 and is expected to only have minor increases through 2030. Similar to the national trend, Reading's average household size has decreased in the past ten years. In 1999 the average household size was 2.84 and decreased to 2.71 in 2010. Smaller household size is consistent with communities experiencing slow but steady growth. Table 1: Total and Projected Populations: 1990 -2030 Year Population %Change Households % Change 1990 22,539 -- 7,932 2000 23,708 5% 8,688 10% 2010 24,747 4.4% 9,305 7.0% 2020 24,342 -1.6% 9,707 6.0% 2030 1 25,189 1 3.4% 10,346 6.5% Source: 2010 US Census and MAPC MetroFuture 2035 Update, March 2011 B. Household Types: There were a total of 9,305 households in Reading in 2010, the majority of which were comprised of family households (72 %). However, there is a strong prevalence of non - family Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 11 Deleted: 9 households in Reading. Over one -fourth (28 %) of households are non - family which includes single person households or persons living in the same household who are not related. Of the non - family households with persons living alone, 10.3% are 65 and older. The presence of a mix of family and non - family households indicates that there is likely a need for a variety of housing types that may not fit the traditional single - family home model. The data reflects 2,620 non - family households. This may suggest a need for affordability options for non - family households who may have special housing needs. Table 2: Households Types: 2010 Household Type 2010 Percentage Family Households: 6,685 71.8% With own Children under 18 years 3,205 34.4 Married, Husband -wife family: With own children under 18 5,695 2,791 61.2 30.0 Male householder, no wife present With own children under 18 years 2,43 89 2.6 1.0 Female householder, no husband present ..._..... ............ 111-1-- --------------- ------- - ..- .._..- ._.................... -y - -- With own children under 18 ears 747 - - - - -- 325 8.0 --- - ------- .- .._.........._....... 3.5 Nonfamily households: ....._....._. Householder living alone - .. - - -- - ..._....... _- ------------------- - - - - -- Householder 65 and over living alone 2,620 _... 2,189 ._- ..._- - 962 28.2 - .. 23.5 - - ..._.._........ 10.3 Average household size 2.64 Average family size 3.18 Total Households 9,305 Source: 2010 US Census Other important factors to consider when assessing housing needs are household size and the age composition of residents. Household size is an important factor as it can help determine the demand for certain types of housing. Similarly, analyzing the age composition of a community over time can help develop trends for housing needs. For example, established families with children living at home have different housing needs than an empty nester and or someone who is over 65. MetroFuture is a regional plan developed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) that addresses future growth in the Boston metropolitan region until 2030. Figure 1 summarizes Reading's age composition from 2000 and includes Metrofuture projections until 2030. Table 3 illustrates this in more detail. Figure 1: Age Composition of Residents, 2000 - 2030 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 12 5�� Z ■ 2000 ■ 2010 2020 • 2030 12000 I 10000 o OD Age I 2010 N� 2030 from Cohorts 8000 2010- 2030 6000 w ww 4000 �wN V ww wNN�p V� VAO ! IWNN V W Number ..n �. WVN �OD�OD No Change 2000 { v Number Change wwN° O N Oto9 i r 0 0 to 9 years 10 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 59 60 to 74 75+ years years years years years years 3,464 14.6 3,297 Age Group Source: 2010 US Census and MAPC MetroFuture 2035 Update, March 2011 Table 3: Current and Projected Age Distribution of Residents: 2000 -2030 ■ 2000 ■ 2010 2020 • 2030 Source: 2010 US Census and MAPC MetroFuture 2035 Update, March 2011 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 13 Change Age 2000 2010 2020 2030 from Cohorts 2010- 2030 Number Number Change Number Change Number Change Oto9 years 3,464 14.6 3,297 13.3 -4.8 2,717 11.2 -17.5 2,865 11.4 5.4% -13.1 10 to 19 years 3,141 13.2 3,349 13.5 6.2 2,947 12.1 -12.0 2,940 11.7 -0.23 -12.2 20 to 24 years 830 3.5 1,053 4.3 26.9 1,012 4.2 -3.9 905 3.6 -10.6 -14.1 25 to 34 years 2,671 11.3 2,433 9.8 -9.0 2,627 10.8 8.0 2,522 10.0 -0.0 3.7 35 to 59 years 9,309 39.3 9,661 39.0 3.8 8,525 35.0 -11.8 6,613 32.4 -22.5 -31.6 60 to 74 years 2,676 11.3 3,134 12.7 1 17.1 4,816 19.8 53.7 5,353 21.3 11.2 71 75+ years 1,617 6.8 1,820 7.4 12.6 1,699 6.9 -6.6 2,438 9.7 43.5 34 Total Population 23,708 100 24,747 100 24,343 100 25,189 100 Source: 2010 US Census and MAPC MetroFuture 2035 Update, March 2011 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 13 MAPC's Metro Future plan suggests that Reading's population will have a minor increase in overall population for the next 20 years. However it is anticipated that a significant change in the composition of the age groups will occur. Based on the MetroFuture projections, the younger age groups are expected to decline by 2030; ages 0 -9 (- 13.1 %), ages 10 -19 (- 12.2 %), ages 20 -24 (- 14.1 %) and ages 35 -59 (- 31.6 %). However, the 35 -59 age group is expected to remain the largest age group in Reading and is projected to comprise 32.4% of the population in 2030. In 2010 the largest age cohort in Reading was those ,@ged 5 -59 (39 %). People in this age group are likely to be in an established family household with a larger home than the younger age groups. The next concentration of residents was a much younger age group; those aged 10 -19 years (13.5 %) and aged 0 -9 years (13.3 %). These age groups, with the exception of 0 -9 years, experienced an increase in population between 2000 and 2010. The elderly population also increased from 2000 to 2010. Persons aged 60 -74 experienced a population increase of 12.7% and those aged 75+ increased by 7.4 %. The data shows that the second largest age group will be those aged 60 -74 with an increase of 71% in 2030 from 2010. Even though the childhood age groups of 0 -9 and 10 -19 are expected to decrease by 2030, collectively they will make up almost one- fourth of the population (23.1 %). The young adult population (age 20 -24) is expected to decrease by 2030 and become the smallest age group in Reading. Adults who will be aged 25 -34 are expected to grow slowly by 2030, only increasing by 3.6 %. Deleted: Deleted: Reading's population had the highest concentration of people aged By contrast, the elderly population (ages 75 +) which comprises 9.7% of Reading residents is expected to increase by 34% in the next 20 years. The 60 -75+ age group will consist of ,approximately 31% of Reading's population. This is not surprising as the "baby- boomer" Deleted: be population is contained within this age group. It is important to be aware of this trend as this population tends to prefer smaller housing units with less upkeep. Elderly residents could have special housing needs such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Adults aged 20 to 24 years and age 25 to 34 years are expected to make up approximately 13.6% of the population in 2030. These age groups are more likely to make up younger families who will purchase a starter home that is smaller and more affordable. In the next twenty years, as the 35 -59 age group moves into the next age group, the stock of larger traditional family homes (detached, single - family units) may become more available. This may allow the younger population to trade up or take advantage of the larger homes. The analysis of population projections is vital for planning and determining future housing needs. With the expected increase in the older population, planning efforts should consider the need for smaller housing units with less maintenance, senior housing or assisted living facilities. As the middle -age population shifts into the older age groups the demand for larger, traditional family housing units will be reduced and will increase the opportunity for younger families looking to trade -up to more�f those homes now available. Deleted: to Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 14 5C-1 K C. School Enrollment and Projections Figure 2 below illustrates the public school enrollments from 2000 to 2010. Overall, Reading school enrollment has remained fairly stable over the past 10 years with a modest increase of 3.8 %. The highest increase in enrollment is with the middle and high school students at 5.4% and 8.5% respectively from 2000 to 2010. Figure 2: School Enrollment: 2000 -2010 2500 2000 ,° ____ ____ �._._._ .. .___ _. _.�_ __.__.__.. _._-.__ T__ ._. _... IA 2000 2001 2002 2003 ! 2004 a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 * Kindergarten 342 308 321 300 337 282 325 324 324 280 348 3 1500 1977: 2010 2019 2050 2059 2078 2045 { 2041 Middle Total ... __. 1044 ; 1005 ... 969 i N 1052 } 1038 1 1083 ■ High Total 1148 1209 1222 1176 i 1211 1222 1223 i 1259 1222 i 1242 ; 1246 O d 1000 _... - ._....... E 0 2 500 ._.. _.. _._..... Source: Reading School Committee FY 2013 School Budget Table 4 below identifies the enrollment projections for public schools in Reading out to 2015. The District total for enrollment is anticipated to increase by 3.1% with a majority of the increase within the high school totals. Enrollment rates for middle school students are expected to decrease by 2015. Although enrollment projects and population projections predict a decrease in school aged children by the year 2030, this age group will still comprise 23.1% of the total population. Table 4: School Enrollment and Projections: 2010 -2015 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 15 Sir S 2000 2001 2002 2003 ! 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 * Kindergarten 342 308 321 300 337 282 325 324 324 280 348 ! Elementary Total 2037 1995 - 1986 1977: 2010 2019 2050 2059 2078 2045 { 2041 Middle Total ... 1027 1033 1026 . 1044 ; 1005 ... 969 i 922 ' 1033 1052 } 1038 1 1083 ■ High Total 1148 1209 1222 1176 i 1211 1222 1223 i 1259 1222 i 1242 ; 1246 Source: Reading School Committee FY 2013 School Budget Table 4 below identifies the enrollment projections for public schools in Reading out to 2015. The District total for enrollment is anticipated to increase by 3.1% with a majority of the increase within the high school totals. Enrollment rates for middle school students are expected to decrease by 2015. Although enrollment projects and population projections predict a decrease in school aged children by the year 2030, this age group will still comprise 23.1% of the total population. Table 4: School Enrollment and Projections: 2010 -2015 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 15 Sir S Source: Reading School Committee FY 1013 School Budget D. Race and Ethnicity: According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the majority of Reading residents are white (93.5 %) and the largest racial minority group in Reading is the Asian population (4.2 %) followed by the Hispanic or Latino population at 1.5 %. There were no respondents in the 2010 Censures that identified themselves alb Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders. E. Residents with Disabilities According to the 2007 American Community Survey (2005 - 2007)1, 2,376 people in Reading reported living with some type of long lasting condition or disability. Of those people, approximately 46.4% were aged 65 and older. As this population continues to increase, it is assumed that the number of disabled individuals within this age group will also rise. Many disabled residents require special housing needs, including certain accommodations for housing design (physical accessibility) and reasonable access to goods and services. Consideration for these types of housing options is necessary as the demand will continue to increase. F. Income Analysis: Table 5: Residents with Disabilities, 2007: Age 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 % Residents (Actual) 243 10.2 16 -64 1,031 43.4 Change, 1,102 46.4 Total 2,376 100 Population of 201G- Disabled Residents Z015 Elementary 2,041 2,065 2,049 2,045 2,042 2,073 1.5% Total Middle Total 1,083 1,050 1,067 1,024 1,069 1,018 -6.0% High Total 1,246 1,262 1,314 1,378 1,362 1,416 13.6% District Total 4,370 4,377 4,430 4,447 4,473 4,507 3.1% Source: Reading School Committee FY 1013 School Budget D. Race and Ethnicity: According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the majority of Reading residents are white (93.5 %) and the largest racial minority group in Reading is the Asian population (4.2 %) followed by the Hispanic or Latino population at 1.5 %. There were no respondents in the 2010 Censures that identified themselves alb Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders. E. Residents with Disabilities According to the 2007 American Community Survey (2005 - 2007)1, 2,376 people in Reading reported living with some type of long lasting condition or disability. Of those people, approximately 46.4% were aged 65 and older. As this population continues to increase, it is assumed that the number of disabled individuals within this age group will also rise. Many disabled residents require special housing needs, including certain accommodations for housing design (physical accessibility) and reasonable access to goods and services. Consideration for these types of housing options is necessary as the demand will continue to increase. F. Income Analysis: Table 5: Residents with Disabilities, 2007: Age Number Percent of All Disabled Residents 5 -15 243 10.2 16 -64 1,031 43.4 65+ 1,102 46.4 Total 2,376 100 Population of Disabled Residents Source: 2007 US Census ' 2005 -2007 American Community Survey for the Civilian Non - institutionalized Population. Data is not available from the 2006 -2010 American Community Survey due to the changes in the questionnaire in 2008. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 16 Deleted: t ':�,a,4 1. Median Household Income: In 2010 Reading's median household income of $99,130 represented an increase of 28% from 1999. Median household income in Reading was the highest median household income among adjacent neighboring communities and exceeded the median for Boston - Cambridge- Quincy Metro area, as well as the median for Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the US. All the adjacent neighboring communities also experienced increases in household income from 1999. Table 6: Median Household Income: 1999 and 2010 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 -2010 American Community Survey 2. Median Family Income: Reading's median family income in 2010 was $117,870 and was the highest of all the adjacent neighboring communities, the Boston - Cambridge - Quincy, MA Metro area, the state of Massachusetts, and was almost double the median family income of the US. This was an increase of 32.3% from 1999. Median family income also increased for the neighboring communities from 1999 to 2010 with Woburn experiencing the largest increase and lynnfield with the smallest increase in median family income. Table 7: Median Family Income: 1999 and 2010 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 17 1999 2010 % Increase 1999- 2010 Reading 77,059 99,130 28.6 North Reading 76,962 96,016 24.8 Wilmington 70,652 94,900 34.3 Woburn 54,897 71,060 29.4 Stoneham 56,650 76,574 35.2 Wakefield 66,117 89,246 35.0 lynnfield 80,626 87,590 8.6 Boston- Cambridge - Quincy, MA Metro Area 55,183 68,020 23.3 Massachusetts 50,502 64,509 27.7 US 41,994 51,914 23.6 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 -2010 American Community Survey 2. Median Family Income: Reading's median family income in 2010 was $117,870 and was the highest of all the adjacent neighboring communities, the Boston - Cambridge - Quincy, MA Metro area, the state of Massachusetts, and was almost double the median family income of the US. This was an increase of 32.3% from 1999. Median family income also increased for the neighboring communities from 1999 to 2010 with Woburn experiencing the largest increase and lynnfield with the smallest increase in median family income. Table 7: Median Family Income: 1999 and 2010 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 17 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 -2010 American Community Survey 3. Income Distribution: Table 8 below identifies and compares the distribution of Reading household incomes from 1990 and 2010. In 1999, nearly half of all households (48.2 %) earned less than the household median of $77,059. Of the households earning over the median income in 1999, 34% of households earned more than $100,000. Reading households earned much more in 2010. Approximately 49.5% earned more than $100,000 which is just over the median income of $99,130. Of those earning more than $100,000 approximately 13% earned more than $200,000, a 135% increase from 2000. However, there were several households who earned less than $50,000 in 2010. Approximately 1,958 households (L2%) earned less than Deleted: 44 $50,000. Table 8: Income Distribution: 1999 and 2010 Income Category 1999 2010 % Change Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 18 S ,"1g 1999 2010 % Increase 2000 -2010 Reading 89,076 117,870 32.3 North Reading 86,341 103,269 19.6 Wilmington 76,760 102,345 33.3 Woburn 54,897 84,538 54.0 Stoneham 71,334 98,182 37.6 Wakefield 77,834 111,638 43.4 Lynnfield 91,869 95,804 4.3 Boston- Cambridge - Quincy, MA Metro Area 64,341 85,825 33.4 Massachusetts 61,664 81,615 32.4 US 50,046 62,982 25.8 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 -2010 American Community Survey 3. Income Distribution: Table 8 below identifies and compares the distribution of Reading household incomes from 1990 and 2010. In 1999, nearly half of all households (48.2 %) earned less than the household median of $77,059. Of the households earning over the median income in 1999, 34% of households earned more than $100,000. Reading households earned much more in 2010. Approximately 49.5% earned more than $100,000 which is just over the median income of $99,130. Of those earning more than $100,000 approximately 13% earned more than $200,000, a 135% increase from 2000. However, there were several households who earned less than $50,000 in 2010. Approximately 1,958 households (L2%) earned less than Deleted: 44 $50,000. Table 8: Income Distribution: 1999 and 2010 Income Category 1999 2010 % Change Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 18 S ,"1g Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 - 2010Americon Community Survey 4. Area Median Income One way to determine the need for affordable housing is to evaluate the number of households that qualify as low /moderate income by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Area Median Income (AMI) is a number that is determined by the median family income of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and thresholds established by HUD are a percentage of AMls. Reading is included in the Boston - Cambridge- Quincy Metropolitan Fair Market Rent (FMR) area. FMRs are gross rent estimates that include the rent plus the cost of tenant -paid utilitieS2. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 authorizes housing assistance to lower income families and the cost of rental homes are restricted by the FMR thresholds established by HUD. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office of Policy Development & Research July 2007 (rev.) Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 19 S�'�q # Of Percent # of Percent Households Households Less than $10,000 286 3.3 231 2.4 -19.2 $10,000 to 351 4.0 251 2.8 -28.5 $14,999 $15,000 to 564 6.5 386 4.3 -31.6 $24,999 $25,000 to 590 6.8 470 5.3 -20.3 $34,999 $35,000 to 786 9.1 620 7.0 -21.1 $49,999 $50,000 to 1,608 18.5 1,214 13.7 -24.5 $74,999 $75,000 to 1474 17.0 1,327 15.0 -10.0 $99,999 $100,00 to 1,892 22.0 2,158 24.3 14.1 $149,999 $150,000 to 626 7.2 1,086 12.2 73.5 $199,999 $200,000 or more 492 5.7 1,157 13.0 135.0 Total Households 8,669 100.0 8,882 100.0 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 - 2010Americon Community Survey 4. Area Median Income One way to determine the need for affordable housing is to evaluate the number of households that qualify as low /moderate income by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Area Median Income (AMI) is a number that is determined by the median family income of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and thresholds established by HUD are a percentage of AMls. Reading is included in the Boston - Cambridge- Quincy Metropolitan Fair Market Rent (FMR) area. FMRs are gross rent estimates that include the rent plus the cost of tenant -paid utilitieS2. Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 authorizes housing assistance to lower income families and the cost of rental homes are restricted by the FMR thresholds established by HUD. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office of Policy Development & Research July 2007 (rev.) Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 19 S�'�q Typically, thresholds are 80 %, 50% and 30% of AMI and vary depending on the household size. HUD defines low /moderate income as follows: • "low income" - households earning below 80% of AMI; • "very low income" — households earning below 50% of AMI; • "extremely low income" - households earning lower than 30% of AMI. Table 9: Adjusted Income Limits by Household Size, Boston - Cambridge - Quincy FMR: 2010 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.huduser.ort7lporto Limit Median FY 2010 1 2 3. 4 5 6 Area Income Income Person Person Person Person Person Person Limit Category Low $45,100 $51,550 $58,000 $64,400 $69,600 $74,750 (80 %) Income Limit Very Low $32,150 $36,750 $41,350 $45,900 $49,600 $53,250 Boston- Cambridge- (50 %) Quincy $91,800 Income Metropolitan Limit FMR Area Extremely $19,300 $22,050 $24,800 $27,550 $29,800 $32,000 Low (30 %) Income Limit As shown in Table 9, the AMI for the Boston - Cambridge - Quincy FMR area in 2010 was $91,8003. Using this number, the income thresholds for various household sizes were determined. For a 3- person household, household incomes lower than $24,800 are considered extremely low income, household incomes lower than $41,350 are considered very low income, and household incomes lower than $58,000 are considered low income. The Reading income category data presented in Table 8 is not available by household size, but assuming a 3- person household at least 21% of households would be eligible for subsidized housing according to HUD. U. Housing Stock Analysis 3 AMI data for 2010 was used in this plan to compare to 2010 US Census and ACS income data. AMI data for 2012 can be found at: www.huduser.org/portaldatasets Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 20 v✓ yC, Qi A. Housing Units and Types The most predominate housing type in Reading continues to be single - family homes. In 2000, there were approximately 8,823 total housing units, 74.3% of which were 1 -unit, detached homes (single - family homes). Only 6.8% of housing structures contained 20 or more units; however this type of housing was the second largest in Reading in 2000. Similarly, in 2010 single unit detached homes remained the predominate housing type. Reading did experience an increase in the percentage of 20 or more unit structures from 6.8% to 9.3% in 2010. Table 30: Total Number of Housing Units by Structure: 2000 and 2010 Housing Units Per Structure 2000 2010 Number Percent Number Percent 1 -unit, detached 6,553 74.3 6,923 75.0 1 -unit, attached 257 2.9 304 3.3 2 units 565 6.4 458 5.0 3 or 4 units 246 2.8 210 2.3 5 to 9 units 214 2.4 185 2.0 10 to 19 units 381 4.3 290 3.1 20 or more units 601 6.8 862 9.3 Mobile Home 6 0.1 0 0 Total 8,823 100 9,232 100.0 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006 -2010 American Community Survey B. Housing Tenure According to the 2000 US Census, there were a total of 8,688 occupied housing units, 82.5% of which were owner - occupied and 17.5% was renter - occupied. In 2010, the percentage of owner - occupied housing units decreased to 77.9% and the percentage of renter - occupied housing units increased to 22.1 %. The increase in renter - occupied could be attributed to the increase in ages 20 to 24 in 2010, an age group more likely to rent. The current economic condition could also be another factor. Although this age group will not be as prevalent in next 10 years, rental unit demand may also increase as the population continues aging and there may be more of a demand for those looking to down -size in housing or spend less on housing related costs. C. Year Housing Units Constructed Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 21 s'7_'( Reading has a large stock of older and historic homes. Over half of the housing units were constructed prior to 1960 and of that 33% were constructed prior to 1940. There is roughly an even distribution of units constructed from 1969 to 2000. As these homes contribute to the town's character, many of them are also in need of repairs and renovations. Many residents in Reading indicated they have difficulty in affording repairs to their homes only adding to the cost burden experience by some residents4. Figure 3: Year Housing Constructed 1 QQnM Ma rrh Source: 2010 US Census 980 to 1989, 904 ■ 1990 to March 2000 ■ 1980 to 1989 to 1979, W 1970 to 1979 896 ■ 1960 to 1969 O 1940 to 1959 1939 or earlier Table 11 identifies the number of building permits for residential structures from 2006 to 2010. The number of permits for single - family structures decreased from 2006 to 2007 which is consistent with the market at that time. Reading saw an increase in building Table 11: Building Permits Issued 2001 -2009 permits in 2008, but the numbers declined again in 2009 and have not yet returned to the totals experienced in 2006. Reading does not have a large stock of multi - family structures and not many new multi - family structures have been constructed since 2006. However, as described in the sections to follow, Reading has Source: Masseenchmarks, Building Permit data 2000 - several projects in the "pipeline" 2009 which will involve the construction of several multi -unit structures. D. Housing Market Conditions: 4 Town of Reading Housing Survey 2012 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 22 Swz� Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Single- family 30 12 22 11 13 2 Family 0 0 0 1 3 3& 4 Family 0 1 0 0 0 S+ Building 1 1 0 0 0 Total 31 14 22 12 16 since 2006. However, as described in the sections to follow, Reading has Source: Masseenchmarks, Building Permit data 2000 - several projects in the "pipeline" 2009 which will involve the construction of several multi -unit structures. D. Housing Market Conditions: 4 Town of Reading Housing Survey 2012 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 22 Swz� 1. Median Selling Prices Home sales have been impacted by the latest economic recession, but have recovered. Figure 4 indicates, the median single - family home sales price in 2006 was $420,000 and decreased to a low point of $400,000 in 2009 due to the economic recession. Prices began to rise after 2009 and in 2010 the median single - family home sales price was $422,000, slightly more than what was experienced in 2006. Although condominium sales dipped below the median of $319,000 in 2006, median sales -- prices have only increased and by 2010 were at $277,450. In 2008 the median sales price of condominiums in Reading reached a low point of $250,000. ure 4: Median Sales Price of Single - family Homes and Condos 2006 -2010 $450,000 0� po ^�p& 00° oc§ $400,000 _ _ �p• 1 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 ! __ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: The Warren Group 2. Home Sales h0 ■ Single Family ■ Condo Reading also experienced a decrease in the total number of sales of both single - family homes and condominiums. As shown in Figure 8 below, the number of single - family home sales in 2006 was 241. The number of sales continued to decrease and in 2010 the total number of sales was 193. Condominium sales experienced the same trend, decreasing from 91 sales in 2006 to 53 sales in 2010. Figure 5: Total Number of Single- family Home and Condo Sales 2006 -2010 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 23 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25' SC-2.3 300 250 241 228 194 203 193 200 150 __ ■Single Family 100 ! 91 71 ■ Condo SO 39 46 L 0 , 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: The Warren Group 3. Rental Prices: The cost of rental units is an important factor to consider when evaluating the housing market. Back in 2000 the median rent in Reading was $739, the second lowest of all the neighboring communities that abut Reading. In, 2010 median rent increased by 39.6% to $1,032. One possible reason for this increase may be due to the increase in the population group more likely to rent, creating more demand for rental units. Economic conditions may force more households to rent. This trend is also seen with the other neighboring communities. Table 12: Median Rent 2000 and 2010 for Reading and Neighboring Communities Median Rent 2000 2010 % Change Reading 739 1,032 39.6 North Reading 756 1289 70.5 Wilmington 948 1567 65.3 Woburn 881 1187 34.7 Stoneham 827 1161 40.3 Wakefield 795 1042 31.1 Lynnfield 572 623 8.9 Source: 2000 US Census and 2006- 2010Americon Community Survey E. Housing Affordability Analysis: Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 24 1. Cost Burden One way to evaluate housing affordability is by evaluating the ability of a household to pay a mortgage or rent as a percentage of annual income. Households which pay 30% or more of their annual income on housing costs (mortgage or rent) are considered to be burdened by their housing costs. This analysis is useful when assessing how many households experience this cost burden and may help determine how "affordable" a community may be. Table 13 identifies the monthly housing cost for homeowners as a percentage of annual household income in 20105, Approximately 38.3% of households with a mortgage are paying more than 30% or more of their annual household income on housing related costs. This number is a little less at 233% for households without a mortgage. Of the 7,814 households in Reading, about 2,687 households or 34.4% may have difficulty paying their housing - related costs and are considered moderately burdened by their housing costs. Table 13: Monthly Housing Cost as a Percentage of Annual Household Income: 2010 Source: 2006 -2010 Americon Community Survey Table 14 below identifies rent as a percentage of income for Reading in 2010. Approximately 61.0% of renters in Reading paid less than 30% or more of their annual incomes on rent in 2010. Although this may seem like a large amount of the renters in Reading, there w� ere 39% or more households who paid 30% or more of their annual Deleted: was still household income on housing related costs and would be considered 'moderately' burdened by their housing costs. However, the rental costs do not include other housing costs such as utilities, real estate taxes or insurance and may not be a true reflection of housing costs for renters in Reading. Table 14: Rent as a Percentage of Income 2010 5 Costs for homes with a mortgage include all forms a debt including deeds of trust, land contracts, home equity loans, insurance, utilities, real estate taxes, etc. Source: US. Census Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 25 s�Z� Households in Less than 20% 20% to 29% 30% or more Reading Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Households with 5,747 1,872 32.6 1,673 29.1 2,202 38.3 a mortgage Households 2,067 1,315 64.2 248 12.1 485 23.7 without a mortgage Source: 2006 -2010 Americon Community Survey Table 14 below identifies rent as a percentage of income for Reading in 2010. Approximately 61.0% of renters in Reading paid less than 30% or more of their annual incomes on rent in 2010. Although this may seem like a large amount of the renters in Reading, there w� ere 39% or more households who paid 30% or more of their annual Deleted: was still household income on housing related costs and would be considered 'moderately' burdened by their housing costs. However, the rental costs do not include other housing costs such as utilities, real estate taxes or insurance and may not be a true reflection of housing costs for renters in Reading. Table 14: Rent as a Percentage of Income 2010 5 Costs for homes with a mortgage include all forms a debt including deeds of trust, land contracts, home equity loans, insurance, utilities, real estate taxes, etc. Source: US. Census Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 25 s�Z� Rent as a Percentage of Income Occupied Rental Units paying rent Percentage of Occupied Rental Units Less than 15% 137 13.3 15% to 19% 280 27.1 20% to 24% 139 13.5 25% to 29% 74 7.2 30% to 34% 58 5.6 35% or more 345 33.4 Not computed 35 NA Total 1,033 Source: 2006 -2010 American Community Survey 2. Home Ownership Affordability — Gap Analysis Another way to measure the affordability of a community is to access the affordability of Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25° home ownership. To do so, the income of the buyer must be evaluated against the sales price of the home. The gap between the sales price and the purchasing ability of a potential home buyer is called the "gap analysis ". To afford the median sales price of a single - family home in Reading of $422,000 in 2010, a household would have to earn approximately $117,3506, which is above the median household income of $99,130 in 2010 and higher than the area median income of $91,800 by just over $25,000. This income is based on the ability of the potential buyer to provide $50,000 for a down payment. Conversely, a household would only have to earn approximately $73,500 to afford the median sales price of a condo. A household earning the median income of Reading in 2010 at $99,130 can afford a single - family home priced at $362,653 resulting in an "affordability gap" of $59,347, nearly $60,000. The gap widens for low income households. A 3- person household earning 80% of AMI or $58,000 could afford a home costing no more than $225,083. A 3- person household earning 50% of AMI at $41,350 could afford a home costing no more than $165,703 and a 3- person household earning 30% of AMI at $24,800 could afford a home costing no more than $80,450. Table 15 below shows the affordability gap for low income households. Table 15: Low Income Gap Analysis — Single - Family Home 6 Figures based on $50,000 down payment, 30 -year mortgage at 5.0% interest (PMI of 0.5% for <10% down payment). Other monthly debt of $500; 1.4% property taxes; 0.2% homeowners insurance. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 26 Sa-z 6 Income Level Income (3- person Affordable Gap +/- from Median Sales 3- Bedroom household) Purchase Price $1,156 $1,357 Price $1,783 Low Income $58,000 $225,083 $196,917 (80°x) Rent 2010 Very Low $41,350 $150,584 $271,542 Income (50 %) Extremely Low $24,800 $76,461 $345,539 Income (30 %) Source: Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http:/ /www.huduser.orp /portal/ 3. Rent Table 16 below identifies the 2010 Fair Market Rents (FMR) for the Boston -Cam bridge - Quincy, MA -NH HUD Metro FMR Area. In order for a 1- bedroom to be considered affordable and qualify on the State Housing Inventory (SHI) the rent would have to be $1,156. The median rent paid by Reading households in 2010 as reported by the 2006 -2010 American Community Survey was $1,032, indicating that households are paying less than the FMR for the Boston - Cambridge - Quincy area (assuming a 1- bedroom). However, according to the 2006 -2010 American Community Survey, 19.7% of Reading households were paying $1,500 or more in rent, more than the FMR for a 1- bedroom apartment. Table 16: Fair Market Rents, Boston - Cambridge Quincy, MA -NH HUD Metro Area Source: Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http: / /www. huduser. ora /portal/ Table 17 below identifies the median rent for Reading and the neighboring communities that abut Reading. The median rent in Reading was the second lowest of all the communities at $1,032. Although this average does not account for apartment size (number of bedrooms) it does indicate that the median rent in 2010 is lower than the FMR for 1- bedroom and efficiencies rental units. The Fair Market rent for a 2- bedroom unit is $1,357. Approximately 40% of those respondents to the Housing Plan Survey indicated that a 2- bedroom priced between $1,000 and $1399 per month is considered affordable. Table 17: Median Rent in 2010 for Reading and Neighboring Communities Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 27 �r�2� Efficiency 1- Bedroom 2- Bedroom 3- Bedroom 4- Bedroom Fair $1,090 $1,156 $1,357 $1,623 $1,783 Market Rent 2010 Source: Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http: / /www. huduser. ora /portal/ Table 17 below identifies the median rent for Reading and the neighboring communities that abut Reading. The median rent in Reading was the second lowest of all the communities at $1,032. Although this average does not account for apartment size (number of bedrooms) it does indicate that the median rent in 2010 is lower than the FMR for 1- bedroom and efficiencies rental units. The Fair Market rent for a 2- bedroom unit is $1,357. Approximately 40% of those respondents to the Housing Plan Survey indicated that a 2- bedroom priced between $1,000 and $1399 per month is considered affordable. Table 17: Median Rent in 2010 for Reading and Neighboring Communities Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 27 �r�2� Median Rent 2010 Reading $1,032 North Reading $1,289 Wilmington $1,567 Woburn $1,187 Stoneham $1,161 Wakefield $1,042 Lynnfield $623 Source: 2010 US Census Using the median rent in 2010, ($1,032) Reading households would have to earn at least $41,280 to afford to rent a home. Although median income in 2010 was much higher than $41,280 there were at least 1,320 households (14.8 %) that earned less and would be considered 'moderately' burdened by costs associated with renting a home in Reading. 4. Affordable Housing Stock Within the past 10 years, Reading has made great progress with increasing the number of affordable units within the Town. According to the state's Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI), approximately 7.1% of year around housing units in Reading are considered affordable as of June 2011. As such, "comprehensive permits" under Chapter 40B through the Zoning Board of Appeals are still available until Reading reaches the 10% low -to- moderate income housing requirement. It should be noted that in March 2011, MassHousing denied an application for a 40B project within Reading based on the Town's effort in reaching the affordable housing requirements through the adoption of two Smart Growth Districts under MGL Chapter 40R. Table 18 below illustrates the status of subsidized housing in Reading from March 2004 to June 2011. In September of 2009, 63 units from Longwood Estates were removed from the SHI as the project never moved forward. In that same year, the Longwood Estates project was re- designed and permitted without a Comprehensive Permit under the project name Johnson Woods and seven units were included on the SHI and two additional group home units were added for a net decrease of 54 units. Table 18: Total Housing Units on the Subsidized Housing Inventory 2004- June 2011 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 28 Swzg Time Period Total SHI Units Difference in Units from Previous Period Percent Affordable March 2004 682 NA 7.74 March 2005 687 1 +5 7.8 February 2006 719 +32 8.2 February 2007 738 +19 8.4 February 2008 738 0 8.4 September 2009 684 -54 7.8 April 2010 683 -1 7.8 December 2010 684 0 7.8 June 2011* 684 0 7.1 Source: Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development * Totals may change pending the completion of the biennial update Table 19 below compares the numb_ er of SHI units with neighboring communities that abut - Deleted: n Reading. As identified in the table, Reading has a higher percentage of affordable housing t Formatted: indent: Left: 0.25° units than three of the neighboring communities. North Reading and Lynnfield both experienced a significant increase in their subsidized housing stock from 2004 while Woburn and Wakefield experienced decreases in subsidized housing stock from 2004. Table 19: Total Subsidized Housing Units for Reading and Neighboring Communities Community Year Around Housing Units 2010 Total Subsidized Housing Units Percent SHI Units March 2004 June 2011 Percent Change March 2004 June 2011 Reading 9,584 682 684 0.3 7.74 7.15 North Reading 5,597 83 536 553.7 1.72 9.16 Wilmington 7,788 615 711 15.6 8.61 9.1 Woburn 16,237 1489 1137 -23.6 9.72 7.0 Stoneham 9,399 494 502 1.6 5.35 5.3 Wakefield 10,459 729 602 -17.4 7.35 5.8 Lynnfield 4,319 78 313 301.3 1.84 7.2 Source: Department of Housing and Community Development Chapter 408 Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) S. Existing Subsidized Housing Stock Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 29 Ste/ Table 20 below identifies the existing subsidized housing units currently included on the SHI list (through April 24, 2012). This information is regularly gathered and reported by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Table 20: Existing Subsidized Housing Stock Project Name Address Type Total Affordability Buiij w/ Subsidizing SHI Expires Comp. Agency Units Permit? n/a Frank Rental 40 Perp No DHCD Tanner Drive n/a Frank Rental 40 Perp No DHCD Tanner Drive n/a 74 Bancroft Rental 8 Perp No DHCD Avenue n/a Oakland & Rental 6 Perp Yes DHCD Waverly n/a Pleasant & Rental 4 Perp No DHCD Parker Cedar Glen 2 Elderberry Rental 114 Perp Yes MassHousing Lane EMARC 6 Pitman Rental 12 2036 No HUD Drive Longwood 75 Pearl Rental 86 2046 No MassHousing Place at Street Reading Peter Sanborn 50 Baystate Rental 74 Perp Yes HUD Place Road Reading 40 Sanborn Rental 3 2037 No HUD Community Street Residence EOHHS Summer /Main 173 Main Rental 6 2014 No FHLBB Street /505 Summer Avenue Schoolhouse 52 Sanborn Rental 4 2013 No FHLBB Street Gazebo Circle 401,501,901 Rental 3 2016 No FHLBB Gazebo Circle Pleasant Pleasant Rental 2 2020 No FHLBB Street Street Wilson Street Wilson Rental 2 2021 No FHLBB Street Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 30 s�.3 Project Name Address Type Total Affordability Built w/ Subsidizing SHI Expires Comp. Agency Units Permit? Archstone 40-42,70 Rental 204 Perp Yes FHLBB West Street Hopkins Street 159 Hopkins Rental 4 2042 No HUD Residence Street DDS Group Confidential Rental 42 N/A No DDS Homes DMH Group Confidential Rental 4 N ?A No DMH Homes Summer 1357 Main Ownership 1 Perp Yes FHLBB Cheney Street George Street 23 George Ownership 3 Perp Yes FHLBB Street Maplewood 201 -275 Ownership 9 2054 Yes DHCD Village Salem Street Governor's Governor's Ownership 2 2103 Yes DHCD Drive Drive Johnson 468 West Ownership 11 Perp No DHCD Woods Street Total 684 Source: Department of Housing and Community Development, Chapter 408 Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) Reading also has several projects in the permitting phases or "pipeline" which will generate additional affordable housing to the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). The first phase of the Johnson Woods development is still under construction and will generate an additional 6 units to the SHI when completed. The second phase of the project will add an additional 19 units to the SHI. Both the 30 Haven Street project and the Reading Woods project were developed under the Smart Growth District (40R) regulations which will generate 54 SHI units. The Peter Sanborn Place project was developed in 1982 and is expected to expand the facilities adding 47 units to the SHI. The MF Charles Building and the 45 Beacon Street project will each generate 3 units. With completion of these projects, Reading will have 132 additional units on the inventory to bring the percentage of affordable units in Reading to 8.52 %. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 31 Table 21: Upcoming Projects for SHI Inclusion Project Name Address Type Built with a Total SHI Comp Units Permit? 30 Haven Street- 30 Haven Rental No 11 Oaktree Street Reading Woods 1 Jacob Way Ownership No 43 Johnson Woods 468 West Ownership No 6 Street Johnson Woods 468 West Ownership No 19 Phase II Street MF Charles 600 -622 Unknown No 3 Main Street 45 Beacon Street 45 Beacon Ownership Yes 3 Street Peter Sanborn Place 50 Baystate Rental Yes 47 Road Total 132 Source: Town of Reading Community Services Department In order to maintain compliance with the approved Housing Production Plan, a certain number of affordable units must be produced. A community will be certified in compliance if the number of affordable units produced is to 0.5% of the total year round housing units in each calendar year and will be certified in compliance for two years if that number is increased to 1.0% of the total year round housing units. In other words, Reading will have to produce at least 48 units each calendar year for the next five years to maintain compliance with the Housing Production Plan. F. Housing Needs based on Current Housing Supply The housing need assessment above illustrates the gaps between what Reading households can afford for housing and what housing is available to them. Although Reading can be considered an affluent community, there are still residents and households struggling to afford their monthly and annual housing (ownership and rental) costs. 1. Households with lower than median income In 2010, the median household income for Reading was $99,130, the second highest of all neighboring communities. This amount was also higher than the Area Median Income (AMI) for the Boston - Cambridge - Quincy, MA Metro Area ($91,800). However, about 50% of Reading households earned less than $99,130 and at least 35% of households earned less than the AMI. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 32 '5�4u 2Z 2. Housing Costs that Exceed the Affordability Thresholds Many households in Reading are considered burdened to some degree by their housing costs. Approximately 38.3% of households with a mortgage and 23.7% without a mortgage are paying more than 30% of their annual income on housing related costs. Those households who rent in Reading experience the least amount of burden; however, approximately 14.8% of renters do not make the minimum income to comfortably afford the median rental price of $1,032. Those households wishing to purchase a single - family home would have to have an annual income of $117,35 n order to afford the median oeieted, m soo sales price of $422,000 in 2010. This is just over the median income of $99,130 in 2010, but it does not take into account securing the amount of down payment and upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. 3. The Aging Population It is anticipated that Reading will experience a significant shift in population demographics. The elderly population (age 60 -74) is expected to increase by 71% in 2030 and will be the largest age group in Reading. The 75+ age group is also expected to increase to make up approximately 9.7% of the entire population. This trend is reflective of the aging "baby - boomer" population. It is also important to note that in 2010, 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over who are in non - family households were identified as having some form of disability. The percentage of disabled residents is likely to increase, as this population continues to grow. An aging population will probably require special housing needs such as smaller and more accessible housing units. Likewise, more demand for senior housing, assisted living facilities and nursing homes are probable. III. Affordable Housing Efforts The previous housing plan for Reading was developed and adopted in December of 2002 and subsequently updated and approved January 2007. In 2002, Reading housing stock consisted of 404 affordable units which accounted for 4.6% of all housing units. The update of the Housing Plan identified several goals and strategies to achieve the 10% affordable housing goal. Since that time, Reading has made great strides reaching that 10% goal and currently has 684 units on the inventory increasing the percentage of affordable units to 7.15 %. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 33 ��z3 A. Adoption of Smart Growth Districts (4011) eligible for inclusion on the SHI. This site, formerly known as the Addison Wesley site, was identified in the previous Housing Plan for future housing opportunities. Downtown Smort Growth District (DSGD) In November of 2009, Reading adopted the Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) under MGL Chapter 40R and CMR 59.05(4).. This zoning change was also a response to the 2007 Housing Plan which identified downtown as an area for future housing opportunities. The DSGD overlay district is located in the downtown area but does not encompass the downtown in its entirety. The DSGD will allow for 203 additional housing units by right. The first project to be permitted within the DSGD is the Oaktree Development located at the former Atlantic Market site. This project is a mixed use development with retail uses on the ground floor and 53 residential units above. At 53 units, this project exceeded the maximum density requirements and was granted a waiver from the CPDC to allow 73 units per acre. A total of 11 units will be affordable and eligible for listing on the SHI. A The2pO7 Housing Plan identified a few additional sites in the downtown area for future_ Deleted: 2006 housing opportunities including properties just west of the train station and properties along Haven Street. As mentioned in the Table 21 above, the MF Charles Building project is located Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 34 S42'zK in the downtown area and is in the pipeline to be developed under the Downtown Smart Growth District zoning requirements. B. Challenges and Constraints to the Development of Affordable Housing 1. Existing Housing Allowances Reading is predominately zoned for residential uses as shown in Table 22 below which is taken from the Reading Zoning By -Laws. The table identifies which types of residential uses are allowed in each zoning district. Uses allowed by right are denoted as "yes" and those denoted as "SPP" require a Special Permit from the Community Planning and Development Commission. "No" denotes a use that is not allowed in that particular district. Table 22: Table of Uses IPRINCIPAL USES IRES IS-15 5-40 RES A-40 RES A-80 BUS A BUS B BUS c IND Residential Uses One Famry Dwea ng 'Yes Yes No Yes No No No Tvio Fam +y Uxeafng No Yes No Yes No No No Aoament No Yes Yes Yes No No" No Boardirg House No I Yes No Yes No No No Panned Resiaertia Develoonient I SPP -• No SPP" I No I No No No :)JD-R I SPP' No No I No I No No No Source: Town of Reading Zoning By -Law, Table 4.2.2 Table of Uses, March 1012 Although Reading is primarily zoned for sing - family homes, other zoning districts including A -40, A -80 and Business A allow for other forms of residential development such as apartments or multi -unit homes. Table 23 below identifies the base zoning districts in Reading. Table 23: Reading Base Zoning Districts Zoning District Short Name Area (sq Acreage Percent miles) Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 35 SQ,ZS Single Family 15 District S -15 3.3 2,120.1 33.2% Single Family 20 District S -20 4.1 2,643.2 41.3% Single Family 40 District S -40 1.9 1,235.1 19.3% Apartment 40 District A -40 0.0 30.8 0.5% Apartment 80 District A -80 0.0 12.8 0.2% Business A BUS A 0.1 48.4 0.8% Business B BUS B 0.1 55.2 0.9% Business C BUS C 0.1 38.8 0.6% Industrial Ind 0.3 209.1 3.3% Overlay Totals 10.0 6393.4 100.0% Source: Town of Reading Zoning By -Law, last updated March 2012 In addition to the base zoning districts, Reading has several overlay districts. Table 24 below is a comprehensive list of all the zoning districts, including overlays within the Town of Reading. Table 24: Town of Reading Zoning and Overlay Districts Type Full Name Short Name Residence Single Family 15 District S -15 Residence Single Family 30 District S -20 Residence Single Family 40 District S -40 Residence Apartment 40 District A -40 Residence Apartment 80 District A -80 Business Business A District Bus A Business Business B District Bus B Business Business C District Bus C Overlay Flood Plain District F Overlay Wetlands Protection District W Overlay Municipal Building Reuse District NR Overlay National Flood Insurance Management District NF Overlay Aquifer Protection District AQ Overlay Planned Unit Development PUD Overlay Planned Residential Development PRO Source: Town of Reading Zoning By -Law, last updated March 2012 2. Development Capacity and Constraints: Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 36 c_- -LG Residential development is constrained by many factors including availability of land, land use regulations, natural resources such as wetlands & threatened and endangered species, and limitations on infrastructure capacity. In order to evaluate the potential development capacity, the availability of land must be evaluated against potential development constraints. Available Land: The Town of Reading is approximately 10 square miles in size and contains 6,394 acres of land. Using a GIS analysis it was estimated that 1,756 acres (27.5 %) of land in Reading is undeveloped or Chapter 61 Land. Of that, 372 acres are potentially developable, and, only 139 acres of developable land remain after regulatory constraints' are applied. This results in approximately 262 buildable lots based on the minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet required in the S -15 residential zoning district. However, this build - out is for undeveloped land and does not take into account previously developed land that could be subdivided to yield more homes. Using the same GIS analysis and regulatory constraints, it is estimated that a potential of 513 new homes could be built on currently developed land. This estimate does not take into account infrastructure costs, lot shape, or other geological conditions, so the actual number is likely to be significantly less. As identified in Table 24 above, Reading has several overlay districts. Overlay districts are zoning districts which may be pl aced over the underlying districts. The provisions for the overlay district may be more stringent or flexible based on the purpose of the particular overlay. The following are overlay districts which relate to housing development and the provision of affordable housing in Reading. Some of the overlays allow for other forms of development, increased density in development and may have requirements for affordable housing. Planned Unit Development — Residential Denoted as PUD -R this overlay district allows, by a Special Permit from the CPDC, single family, two family, apartments, elderly housing, among other uses. At least ten percent of all residential units in the PUD -R must be affordable. The affordable percentage requirement increases to 15% for property within 300 -feet of a municipal boundary. It should also be noted that the Planned Unit Development — Industrial (PUD -I) overlay district also allows residential development when the proposed development is within 200 - feet of another residential district. Planned Residential Development (PRD) (NOTE: this paragraph was indented to meet the indents of the other paragraphs.) Only residential -zoned parcels were included in the analysis. Constraints include FEMA 100 year flood zones, 100' buffers around wetlands, streams, and vernal pools, and 200' buffers around perennial streams. Aquifer protection district and slope were not included as constraints. Infrastructure needs were not considered in calculating potential lots. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 37 Deleted: s Deleted: Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" S.°v2'I A PRD district is an overlay zoning district which maybe applied to parcels within the S -15, S -20, S -40 and A -80 residential zoning districts and must be approved through Town Meeting. Upon approval of the overlay, the CPDC may issue a Special Permit for residential development. In Reading, there are two types of PRD districts; General (PRD -G) and Municipal (PRD -M). The PRD -G requires a minimum lot size of 60,000 square feet and encourages affordable unit development. PRD -M development is allowed on current or former municipally owned land of at least eight acres and requires a certain percentage of affordable units. Municipal Building Reuse District The Municipal Building Reuse District is an overlay district that allows for the redevelopment or reuse of surplus municipal buildings. At least ten percent of the residential units must be affordable. Smart Growth Districts (40R) Reading has adopted two Smart Growth 40R Districts. The Downtown Smart Growth (DSGD) District which is an overlay district that allows for mix -use residential by right within the downtown area. This overlay district requires a minimum of 20% affordable units and a minimum of 25% affordable units if the development is limited to occupancy of elderly residents. The Gateway Smart Growth District (GSGD) is also an overlay district located at the intersection of Route 28 (Main Street) and Interstate 128/95. This district is currently being fully developed and will provide for 43 affordable units (20 %). Reading's Business A zoning district also allows for residential development that is not mixed -use. Natural Resource limitation: Wetlands and other natural resources such as endangered species habitats can place constraints on development. As mentioned above, many lots are considered unbuildable due to the presence of some of these resources. Almost one -fourth of the land in Reading is considered wetland or within the jurisdictional buffer zones of resource areas. Another 6% of land is within the 100 -year flood zone. Reading is located within the Aberjona, Ipswich and Saugus river watersheds and many of Reading's wetland areas are located in associated floodplains. Rare and Endangered Species: There are three areas in Reading which contain rare or endangered species. These areas are protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Any development within these areas is subject to review by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). The three areas of designation include a large tract of land within the western side of the Town Forest and two separate tracts of land within the Cedar Swap near the Burbank Ice Arena located on the eastern side of the town. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 38 20 5 a, 3. Infrastructure Public Water: The Town of Reading's water distribution system is comprised of 110 miles of distribution main and 2 storage facilities; one 0.75 M gallon elevated tank located at Auburn Street and one 1.0 M gallon standpipe located at Bear Hill. Presently Reading purchases all drinking water from the MWRA which is supplied into the Town's distribution system via a 20" water main located on Border Road. A second 36" redundant supply pipe line is under design by MWRA which will provide a second supply source to the Town's distribution system at Leech Park on Hopkins Street. The construction for the redundant supply main is expected to be completed in 2016. The Town also has 5 emergency water connections with 3 of the bordering communities. Prior to purchasing water from MWRA, Reading operated a water treatment plant adjacent to the Town Forest which drew water from nine wells within the Town Forest and Revay Swamp, all within the Ipswich River Watershed. Following the temporary closure of wells as a precautionary measure to avoid contamination from an overturned petroleum vehicle on Rte. 93 and to aid in relieving stress to the Ipswich River aquifer, the Town decommissioned the treatment plant in 2006 and began purchasing 100% of the Town's drinking water from MWRA. Reading continues to maintain the wells as a backup water supply until the redundant MWRA water supply main is completed. In 2003 Reading established a strong water conservation program offering residents rebates for the installation of low flow devices fixtures and appliances, irrigation sensors and rain barrels. The program has been extremely success full and has lowered water consumption by 10% over a 10 year period. In 2011 the average daily water consumption equaled 1.7 MGD with a maximum daily demand of 2.2MGD. All water purchase from the MWRA is metered at the supply mains through meters owned by the MWRA and the Town of Reading. Residential and Commercial meter reading is modern and efficient, with an automatic system that uses radio transmitters for optimal accuracy and efficiency. Water rate changes are established by the Board of Selectmen based on recommendations from staff. Reading's water distribution system is maintained on a GIS mapping and database system. The operation of the water system, is overseen by the Department of Public Works, and is on an enterprise basis, by which the full costs of operations is borne by the water users, and not through local property taxes. Public Sewer: The sewer system is owned and operated by the Town and serves approximately 98% of all properties within the Town. While approximately 200 individual properties throughout the Town are not yet connected to available public sewer, the only major unsewered areas are portions of Main Street north of Mill Street, and the westerly portion of Longwood Road. The system consists of 116 miles of sewer main, 11 wastewater pump or lift stations, and approximately 7,800 local service connections. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 39 zq All sewage from the Town's system discharges into the MWRA's regional collection system through 2 major outfalls; one along the Rte. 93 in the west adjacent to Arnold Avenue, and one at the end of Summer Avenue in the south. An isolated collection system servicing Border Road and a small portion of West Street area, discharges into the regional sewerage system via the City of Woburn. The regional sewerage system is operated by the MWRA, with principal treatment at Deer Island facility. Each of the outfalls flows are metered and discharges from the isolated J3order Road ueieted- Boarder system based off of water usage meters. Sewer rate changes are established by the Board of Selectmen based on recommendations from staff. Town connection policy requires all new development to tie into the public sewer system and to require conversion to public sewer when residential septic systems fail. In addition the Town sewer connection policy requires all new development perform system Inflow /Infiltration improvements or provide equivalent contributions to twice the new flow to be added to the system. Reading's sewer system is maintained on a GIS mapping and database system. The operation of the sewer system, is overseen by the Department of Public Works, and is on an enterprise basis, by which the full costs of operations is borne by the sewer users, and not through local property taxes. Stormwater System: Reading is located in the upper reaches of three (3) separate drainage basins; the Ipswich River basin to the north, Saugus River basin to the southeast and Aberjona River basin to the southwest. All stormwater is collected through a series of approximately 3,500 catch basins, 100 miles of piped system, numerous open water bodies and 450 outfalls. The GIS mapping of the stormwater system is under development and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2013. The town is currently evaluating problematic areas of the Abejona and Saugus River basins. A draft report has been prepared and the final report containing recommended improvements is expected by the end of 2012. Once finalized, a capital plan for the improvements will be developed. The system is operated and maintained by the Department of Public Works and is funded partially through local property taxes and the balance through enterprise funds. Following the authorization of the MS4 permit program by the EPA in 2003, the Town established a stormwater enterprise in 2006 to fund the additional operation and maintenance of the stormwater system mandated by the MS4 permit. The enterprise funding is apportioned based on the extent of impervious area within the parcel. Through the policies established under the Town's MS4 permit program, all new developments are required to install and maintain stormwater management systems. Each system must include a long term operation and maintenance plan which includes annual reporting to the Town. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 40 6-6- 0 Roadway Network: Reading contains approximately 102 miles of streets and roads, however, Town only maintains approximately 92.5 miles. The remainder of roadways not maintained by the Town consists of state owned and privately owned roadways. The Town is bordered by interstate Highway 95 (also known as state Route 128) on the south and southeast, and Interstate Highway 93 on the west. Reading's roadway system is consists of several arterial, collector and local roadways. Arterial streets, carrying large traffic volumes and serving as principal local routes as well as regional routes, include: Main Street (Route 28), Salem Street and Lowell Street (Route 129). These three main arterials intersect at the Common in the middle of Town, and are lined almost uninterruptedly with commercial and densely developed residential uses. Minor arterial streets include: Haverhill Street (residential), Walkers Brook Drive (commercial and industrial), Washington Street (residential), Woburn Street (commercial through Downtown and otherwise residential) and West Street (almost entirely residential). Deleted: collecting Collector streets, erving traffic from neighborhood streets and feeding into the arterial streets in Town, include: Franklin Street, Grove Street, Forest Street, Charles Street, Washington Street, High Street, Summer Avenue, South Street, Hopkins Street, and Willow Street. Since 2000, Reading has utilized a computerized pavement management system to assist in developing a roadway capital improvement plan. In 2011 the system was converted to a GIS based management system. The system enables the Town to reliably develop cost effective roadway maintenance plans. Based on roadway inspections, each roadway is given a pavement condition index (PCI) which is used to identify the overall condition of the roadways. PCI values range from 0 to 100 and the 2011 average PCI of all roadways is 74. Every 3 -4 years, each roadway is physically inspected to update the database for pavement distresses factors which are used to determine pavement longevity in the program. Through the use of the computerized program, state Chapter 90 roadway funds and the general operating funds (which is a result of a proposition 2 % override), the Town's planned annual expenditure of roadway maintenance will insure an overall increase in the roadways PCI value for the next 10 to 15 years. Commuter Rail: Reading is served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail system. The current MBTA schedule has 19 commuter rail trains each weekday inbound to North Station in downtown Boston. A total of 23 commuter trains travel outbound to Reading each weekday from North Station and of those 13 continue on to the final destination of Haverhill. The Reading train station is located in the heart of downtown at the "Depot ". There is a mix of MBTA /Town parking available at the Depot. The 113 MBTA -owned spaces are available for a rate of $4.00 /day and there are Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 41 s oL.,3 also several Town -Owned parking spaces available to residents only for a one -time fee of $25. The typical weekday boarding counts for the Reading station in February of 2009 was 927 commuters, a 20% (184 commuters) increase from February of 2004. The 2009 ridership in Reading was higher than any other station on the Haverhill /Reading MBTA line. Wakefield had the second highest ridership at 773. Bus Service: The MBTA operates two bus routes from Reading to Malden Center train station. Bus 136 service begins at the Depot to and travels east on Salem Street onto Lowell Street, through Wakefield then continues south on Main Street with service in Melrose and eventually terminates at the Malden Center train station. Bus 137 also departs from the Depot. This route travels south on North Avenue through Wakefield and continues south through Melrose on Main Street and terminates at the Malden Center train Station. The entire route from Reading to Malden takes approximately 40 minutes. Electrical — Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD): In 1891, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a law enabling cities and towns to operate their own gas and electric plants. Following several years of study and Special Town Meetings, Reading began producing electricity for 47 streetlights and 1,000 incandescent lamps on September 26, 1895. Special legislation was enacted on April 8, 1908, authorizing the Town of Reading to sell and distribute electricity to Lynnfield, North Reading and Wilmington. As a result, RMLD began delivering power to Lynnfield Center on December 10, 1909; to North Reading in 1910 and to Wilmington in 1912. There have been decades of advancement and achievement since those early days of electricity, but some things have remained constant. After more than 110 years, RMLD is still committed to reliable service at competitive rates, maintaining that commitment requires astute planning, innovative ideas and close attention to detail. The Gaw substation on Causeway Road in Reading, constructed in 1969 -1970 allowing RMLD to connect to the grid and purchase power from almost anywhere on the northeast power pool. In June 2000, construction was completed on a distribution substation connected to 115,000 -volt transmission lines in North Reading, designed to accommodate growth and enhance the entire system's efficiency and reliability. To ensure reliability, RMLD has an ongoing preventive maintenance program aimed at solving problems before they occur. Today, RMLD serves more than 27,000 customers in its four -town service area. A professional staff of 80+ employees brings a broad scope of utility experience to RMLD's daily operation, including an up -to -date understanding of the evolving energy market. With its peak demand for electricity at more than 155 megawatts, RMLD purchases electricity from a number of different sources through long- and - short-term contracts. Recent technological advances at RMLD include a fiber optic cable network that links all substations for state -of- the -art system monitoring and control. Computer systems are Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 42 LOP, also state -of- the -art, and now include a sophisticated website. Meter reading is modern and efficient, with an automatic system that uses radio transmitters for optimal accuracy and efficiency. RMLD supports in- lieu -of -tax payments, community development and energy education programs. This includes energy conservation programs, school safety projects, school -to- work partnerships, out -reach to senior groups, community support, and active memberships in local civic groups. Infrastructure Capacity for Planned Production: Reading's overall infrastructure contains adequate capacity and capital facilities for existing build out and anticipated future development. The Town also periodically reviews and assesses its 10 Year Capital Plan to insure that infrastructure will be maintained and sustained for projected growth. The Town expects to continue the policy and practice of requiring mitigation from developers, financial or otherwise, for the impacts of their proposed projects, including infrastructure improvements. Therefore, as needs are identified through staff level and consultant review of individual permitting applications, the Town expects to require, as conditions for approval, adequate improvements and upgrades to systems, resources and capacity to allow for development under this Housing Production Plan, while protecting and enhancing natural, cultural and historical assets consistent with the 2005 Master Plan. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 43 �3� In reviewing the previous Reading Housing Plan of 2007, other Reading related documents, analyzing the current housing situation in Reading, and in discussing housing issues with town citizens and officials, the Town has identified six housing goals that are the most appropriate and most realistic for the community. They are identified below. 1. Reach the 10% affordable housing goal while also focusing on the specific housing needs of Reading residents. 2. Preserve existing affordable housing to ensure they remain affordable and qualify for listing on the subsidized housing inventory. 3. Integrate affordable housing into the community while preserving the quality and character of existing residential neighborhoods. 4. Revise and update the existing Affordable Housing Trust Fund as a means to fund affordable housing development and activities. 5. Create a mechanism for outreach to owners of affordable housing to ensure maintenance and upkeep 6. Educate the publiC on affordable housing issues and strengthen relationships with other local entities and regional partners on the topic. 7. Absorb the number of both market rate and affordable units in the pipeline with the least amount of impact on the town. The Table 25 below lists upcoming projects or projects in the " i elinc as well as other_ - --- --- - - - - -- - feasible projects that will result in additional affordable units on the SHI. Based on this list, it is anticipated the Town will reach eligibility for certification by the end of 2013. Projections also assume the Town will receive certification through 2016 when it is anticipated Reading ma have reached the 10% affordable housing goal. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 44 Formatted: List Paragraph, No bullets or numbering Deleted: table (NOTE: this table after Table 26 should have a Table 8) Formatted: Font: Not Bold Deleted: pipline Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Deleted: will Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Deleted: i �p,3 9 jfable 251 Certification Timeline Deleted: 6 Certification 0.5% = Addition of 48 units /year 1.0% = Addition of 96 units /year (total year around housing units = 9584) Project Timeline Number of Affordable Units Oaktree Spring 2013 11 Reading Woods— Building 9 Spring 2013 10 Reading Woods — Building 8 Spring 2013 11 Reading Woods — Building 7 Spring 2013 11 Johnson Woods, Phase II — Building 1 Summer 2013 6 Subtotal 49 Total Affordable Units ! 733 Percent Affordable = 7.6% Certified for 2014 Reading Woods — Building 6 Summer 2014 11 Bare Meadow Residences — Building 1 Summer 2014 30 Johnson Woods, Phase II — Building 2 Fall 2014 7 Subtotal 48 Total Affordable Units 781 Percent Affordable = 8.1% Certified for 2015 45 Beacon Street Spring 2015 3 Bare Meadow Residences — Building 2 Spring 2015 30 Peter Sanborn Expansion Spring 2015 47 MF Charles Building Summer 2015 3 Johnson Woods, Phase I Summer 2015 6 Johnson Woods, Phase II — Building 3 Summer 2015 6 Subtotal 95 Total Affordable Units 876 i Percent Affordable = 9.1% Certified for 2016 Downtown Redevelopment — Other 40111 projects Summer 2016 10 "Friendly 40B" /Private Development Summer 2016 100 Subtotal 110 Total Affordable Units i i 986 2W1 M-1 VA's .... Certified for 2017 New Crossing Road Redevelopment District Fall 2016 100 Subtotal j 100 Total Affordable Units j 1086 11 Jill illill Jill Jill 1111111111 IIIIIIIIII.IIIJ11111 ... Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 45 Sa'3� I. Housing Production Plan Implementation Requirements Introduction: This section responds to DHCD requirements regarding five elements of the housing production plan. These are: A) Characteristics of residential and /or mixed -use developments preferred by the Town of Reading; B) Zoning districts or geographic areas in which Reading proposes to modify regulations to encourage SHI eligible housing developments; C) Identification of potential sites and areas for affordable housing; D) Municipally owned land with potential for affordable housing; and E) Participation in regional collaborations addressing affordable housing. A. Characteristics of Residential and /or Mixed -Use Developments Preferred by Reading Reading has taken a number of actions over the past decade to encourage the provision of affordable housing in the community. It has seen numerous housing developments proposed and completed many of which have included affordable units as part of the project. Based in part on this history, it becomes clear the characteristics that are most important to the town. A summary of these characteristics include the following: • The Board of Selectmen has adopted a policy on the Local Initiatives Program. Within that policy there is language related to design and siting issues, including the design and siting of the affordable units within a development for any proposed LIP development. The Town has identified amending and updating this policy to add further design guidelines as a strategy under the Regulatory & Zoning Changes category. Mixed -use development. Reading adopted a 40R district to include part of its downtown near the train station. This was done to encourage mixed -use, transit - oriented development, either as in -fill or as redevelopment. As a result, a new mixed - use development, Oaktree has just opened less than a block from the train station. This includes retail, and market rate and affordable housing units. The Town intends to examine the feasibility of expanding the 40R district to encourage additional mixed -use developments in the downtown. An existing historic commercial building —the MF Charles Building - in the heart of the downtown has recently filed plans to renovate the entire building. The first phase will Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 46 5a3G renovate the first floor for retail space while the second floor will renovate the upper stories for residential units under the Downtown Smart Growth Regulations. Phase 2 will include a number of affordable units that will qualify for the SHI. Within these districts the Town's design preferences include the following: o Design — Design of new and or developed buildings for mixed uses should reflect existing design elements of buildings in the neighborhood rather showing substantial differences from those elements. Architectural features should provide visual interest and form. o Reuse — Since most of the land within the Town is either developed or protected, the Town encourages reuse and adaptation of existing buildings for mixed -use that includes affordable units. o Local Initiatives Program — The Board of Selectmen already have regulations encouraging the use of the LIP program and thus the Town prefers that comprehensive permits be submitted under the LIP program and guidelines. o Type of housing —The Town seeks to encourage a mix of housing types. This includes ownership and rental as well as units to accommodate individuals, families, and seniors. In addition, a mix of single - family, townhouses, condos and apartments would provide diverse options for meeting multiple housing needs. o Phasing —The Town encourages phasing of moderate or large sized developments so as not to place undue burdens on town resources in a short amount of time. o Public benefits — The Town prefers developments that provide public benefits in addition to affordable units. Such benefits could include infrastructure such as off -site sidewalks, improvements to adjacent intersections, traffic lanes and /or signals; enhanced landscaping; preservation of a historic building or features; community facilities or contributions thereto; contributions to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or similar offer deemed by the Town to be a public benefit. B. Zoning districts or geographic areas in which Reading proposes to modify regulations to encourage SHI eligible housing The Town intends to examine both its zoning bylaw and zoning map for potential changes that would allow for affordable housing opportunities. The Town has identified as a strategy the development of a cluster /open space residential development bylaw or similar to provide flexibility for parcels that in the future might be the subject of a subdivision proposal. The Town will study how best to provide incentives and /or inclusionary provisions in such zoning that would encourage SHI eligible housing. As part of examining this technique the Town will also identify the most appropriate areas and zoning districts in the community where this would be suitable. Reading has also identified three areas within the community that will be examined for zoning changes to encourage the development of affordable housing. Those areas are: 1) An expansion of the existing downtown 40R district to additional downtown parcels; 2) The New Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 47 S�'3� Crossing Road Redevelopment District near the Rt. 128 /Walkers Brook Drive interchange; 3) an area along Rt. 28 /Main Street from Washington Street south to Summer Street. These areas include the following zoning categories: a) Business —A —Along Rt. 28 Deleted: n b) Business — B — Downtown c) Industrial — PUD — Planned Unit development in the New Crossing Road Redevelopment District d) S -40 — apartment zoning on Rt. 28 e) S -15 Single Family — on both Rt. 28 and west of the Train station The Town will analyze whether these existing zoning categories can be straightforwardly amended to allow for additional housing while protecting these neighborhoods or whether a new type of zoning category, such as an overlay zone, would be more appropriate. Within these districts, the Town will review the existing zoning district categories for appropriate amendments to provide incentives for in -fill and redevelopment opportunities. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 48 J 3r Area for Potential Affordable Housing and Potential Zoning Changes (Map 1) Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 49 Legend Map by Torn of Reading - ,••. -'} O TOWn Boundary Parcels gui Id logs �... Trait - = ence Map date. Parcels vaW I? l AN 1 Roads, bt;tdngs. sidewalks, —r-4 Railroad Sidewatk.s • . • ?Hedge "es, trawls. etc horn wend 2 Roads Driveway -j�% Trees Oven taken sprang 20013. Data are for parnng 6ri dg a rrmr Retaining wall Streams purposes only. i_ Paved ----- wall Open water G 5so ttoc 220C Unpaved ; `. Path �74 Weti.ands Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 49 Area for Potential Affordable Housing and Potential Zoning Changes (Map 2) Legend Parcels ••. Trail Map by, To*n of Reading Map date:. Town Boundary Buildings Fence -+--4 Railroad S,dewalks �ieclge Parcels vat d 11 .09 Roads, wAdkng's sidewalks, orves, trails, etc ;rom, aerial Road$ Driveway Trees Reumng Kali Streams pms taken spnng 2008. Data are for yarning -.noses only. FaVed Open water Z 465 9K r Jnpaved Path 2 4 VVW+ands I Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 50 SVA 0 C. Identification of potential sites and areas for affordable housing Reading has already adopted two 40R zoning districts as indicated in previous sections of the plan, The Gateway Smart Growth District (GSGD), located on the southern side of town, will provide for 424 housing units, 43 of which will be affordable. The project currently under construction will result in the full build -out of the GSGD. The other 40R district is the Downtown Smart Growth District (DSGD) and is located within parts of the downtown area, adjacent to the MBTA train station. The adopted Downtown Smart Growth zoning regulations encourage mixed -use development, transit - oriented development and in -fill development. The inclusion of affordable housing within this district is an important element of those regulations. The first project within the DSGD was the 30 Haven Street /Oaktree mixed -use development. This project includes just less than 20,000 square feet of retail on the first floor and three floors of residential above containing a total of 53 units. A total of 11 units will be designated affordable. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 51 5 4, K As noted in the previous section, the Town has identified three additional areas within its boundaries for targeted activities to allow for affordable housing development. These are the expansion of the downtown 40R district, the New Crossing Road Redevelopment istrict and a portion of the4oute 28 corridor, from Summer Street to Washington Street. In addition, as part of a mapping project led by MAPC, Reading is in the process of identifying priority development and priority preservation areas. Preliminary discussions for that project have identified Camp Curtiss Guild, a 275 -acre site use for training by the Army National Guard, as a priority development and preservation area. Although no specific plans were identified for this site, it is worth noting the Town suggested that this site would be used for a regional mixed -use development that would also be considered for recreation uses. Also as part of the mapping project a privately owned piece of land along Haverhill Street was identified as a potential site for senior housing. However, both Camp Curtiss Guild and areas along Haverhill Street contain many wetlands which may present additional challenges for housing development. D. Municipally owned land with potential for affordable housing The Town of Reading has conducted a survey of publically owned properties within the community with the goal of identifying potential sites for affordable housing production. All the available municipally owned sites have been precluded from being used for affordable housing because they fall into one or more of the following categories: • Land restricted for conservation and /or park purposes • Land already developed with town facilities (schools, fire station, library etc.) • Land already identified for use for a public facility (possible Early Childhood Development Center) • Parcels that are simply too small or oddly shaped to be built upon • Parcels that are unbuildable due to wetlands In addition, there are no town buildings available for adaptive reuse for housing purposes. Also, the Reading Housing Authority has stated that there is no additional land within their ownership available for additional units. Nevertheless, the Town will continue to consider opportunities for housing development on municipally owned sites that become available as well as future tax -title properties. As these sites do become available, the Town will identify any constraints on these properties that would preclude their use as well as potential opportunities for housing development. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 52 Deleted: Crossroads Deleted: Area Deleted: r Formatted: No bullets or numbering '5 CAL- NZ E. Participation in Regional Collaborations Addressing Affordable Housing Reading is currently participating in a regional study to investigate the creation of a Regional Housing Services office. The study is being conducted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and is funded through a District Local Technical Assistance (DLTAj grant. In addition to the Town of Reading, other communities in this study include the towns of Danvers, Lynnfield, North Reading, Saugus and Wakefield and the city of Peabody. This study is similar in scope to the successful study that MAPC conducted in its MAGIC subregion. Among the tasks envisioned by this resources office would be administering, monitoring and preserving affordable housing in this subregion. It will work with the individual consortium members to assist them in understanding their housing needs, provide information and reports as needed as well as seek opportunities to create additional affordable housing within this area. It may also administer local housing funding programs, provide ready rental /buyer lists for developments, and help to update SHI inventory activity. The study is intended to identify specific tasks that this office could provide for the towns and city and how the office could best be administered. The Town of Reading also cooperates regionally regarding housing for Veterans. The Reading Veterans Agent works with other communities in cases where a Reading Veteran is in need of housing as the Town does not have any housing specifically dedicated for veterans. The Town will also continue to coordinate with the Reading Housing Authority in preserving its existing stock of housing as well as taking advantage of any future opportunities to increase that housing stock. Reading also collaborates with regional non - profit housing organizations, such as EMARC and Habitat for Humanity in examining opportunities for actions that respond to a variety of housing needs within the Town. II. Housing Production Plan Strategies Introduction: Based on the review of the2 07 Reading Housingplan, the information developed for this 2012 Housing Plan and discussions with various town officials and citizens, Reading has identified four broad categories of housing plan and implementation strategies. These categories are intended to address, in a comprehensive manner, the expansion of the affordable housing stock as it relates to its quality, quantity and location. The categories are: 1) Expand Housing Opportunities; 2) Examine Regulatory and Zoning Changes; 3) Expand Local Capacity and Educational Efforts; and 4) Collaborative Local & Regional Housing Efforts Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 . Page 53 Deleted: 2006 Deleted: Production s�y3 A. Expand Housing Opportunities Issue: Based on the information contained in theZ007 Reading Housingplan, other town documents including the Reading Master Plan, a survey of town residents, discussions with town officials and the analysis of housing needs that was conducted as part of this plan, the goal of expanding housing opportunities to ensure a continuing diverse housing stock while also providing additional affordable units was identified as a goal of the Town. Strategies /Actions: 1. Conduct a review of the existing Reading Affordable Housing Trust to examine possible restructuring of the Trust to allow greater flexibility in addressing housing needs. 2. Negotiate with developers of future projects for possible contributions to the Affordable Housing Trust.3. Study the feasibility of using the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to create a loans /grant program for housing rehabilitation activities. 4. Work with the current owner to amend the existing 40B permit to allow the construction of additional units at Peter Sanborn Place. 4. Identify opportunities for either the Town and /or a housing organization to acquire tax title or foreclosed properties for potential use as affordable units. 5. Study the feasibility of the Town acquiring the rights of first refusal on housing units in order to place an affordability restriction on such units prior to resale. 6. Establish a dialogue with the appropriate housing organizations to identify current and potential future group homes in Reading. These strategies /actions help to achieve Goals 1, 2, 3, and 4 by ,addressing town -wide housing needs, identifying alternatives to create additional affordable housing, and evaluating ways to utilize the AHTF. 7. Seek funding mechanisms to assist elder Reading residents to remain in their own homes. 8. Encourage infill development with mixed housing in appropriate locations, particularly within the 40R districts near the train station. 9. Work with private sector to identify potential unused or underutilized residential, commercial and /or industrial properties that may be appropriate for housing development. 10. Identify surplus non -town public properties for potential sites for affordable housing. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 54 Deleted: 2006 Deleted: production - - Deleted: creating O 5"�qLl 11. Work with organizations involved with the First Time Homebuyers program to identify opportunities for the Town to partner with and support that effort. 12. Partner with the Reading Housing Authority in seeking potential housing units that can be purchased and then restricted for affordable housing. 13. Fund regional housing services from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. B. Regulatory & Zoning Changes Issue: While Reading has made numerous updates and changes to its zoning bylaw over the years, a comprehensive review of that bylaw as well as other regulations is a logical goal after adoption of the Housing Production Plan. Such regulations can inadvertently become an impediment to providing housing opportunities. A thorough review with the objective of discovering and changing any regulations that are seen as impediments can be a significant improvement toward creating opportunities for successful affordable housing creation Strategies /Actions: 1. Conduct a thorough review of zoning and other land use regulations with the objective of identifying impediments to the production of affordable housing. 2. Look into adopting a cluster bylaw, or similar, zoning provisions, that would encourage the provision of affordable units and /or contributions to the affordable housing trust. 3. Amend and update the Comprehensive Permit (40B and LIP) policies and guidelines of the Board of Selectmen and Zoning Board of Appeals to guide the review process for future 40B and LIP developments. Such guidelines should include the identification of the These strategies /actions help to achieve Goals 1, 2 and 3 by maximizing housing opportunities through the evaluation of current regulations and zoning for changes that are sensitive to the character of existing neighborhoods. types, locations, siting criteria and character of housing desired by the Town. This strategy would allow the Town to be proactive in the creation of projects that would be more compatible with the Town's objectives for affordable housing. 4. Examine methods to ensure that the character of Reading's existing residential neighborhoods is preserved while promoting diversity in new housing development. 5. Study the potential of creating incentives and guidelines for new housing development as part of the State's and Reading's Climate Actions Plans. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 55 s �s 6. Identify potential additional incentives for new development in appropriate locations such as the 40R districts in town. Expand the current 40R district to include additional areas in the downtown and identify other potential suitable 40R districts. C. Capacity Building & Education Issue: As part of a comprehensive approach to creating affordable housing in Reading it is necessary that the local community, including public officials and citizens, be informed regarding these issues. Providing regular occasions whereby the Town can meet to be informed regarding housing issues, information and recent activities, as well as being able to identify and discuss future strategies and goals can build support for the strategies identified in the others categories. Strategies: 1. Conduct housing forums every two years with local organizations, public officials and citizens to reviews housing issues, actions taken to date and to identify strategies for moving forward. 2. Work with town boards and commissions to inform them of the goals and objectives of the 2012 Housing Production Plan and to consider aligning their policies and plans with the goals of the Housing Plan. 3. Actively research and access housing resources at the federal, state, regional, local and non - profit level to identify opportunities to use such resources for actions related to housing in Reading. These strategies /actions help to achieve Goals 2, 5 and 6 by educating public officials and the community, soliciting feedback on ways to best increase affordable housing in Reading and develop a way to track progress on the steps taken to achieve the goals of the HPP. 4. Create a monitoring mechanism for the Town to use in tracking affordable housing strategies and production. This could include expiring uses, production goals and achievements, identification of potential sites and properties, identification of tax title and foreclosed properties, and similar. 5. Create a benchmarking system that would allow the Town to regularly review its progress in accomplishing the goals, strategies and actions of the Housing Production Plan. D. Local & Regional Collaborations Issue: The housing issues that affect Reading are not found solely within the town borders. The potential resources available to assist in addressing housing needs are also not found Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 56 go..., q1 solely within its borders. Reading, as well as surrounding cities and towns and regional organizations and non - profits devoted to housing issues, should look to strengthening their coordination and cooperation. Within the community, there may be as yet unidentified potential partners in addressing housing needs, such as the religious community or others. Strategies: 1. Establish the Community Services Department (Planning Division) as the point of contact and liaison with regional housing entities as well as developers interested in building housing in the Town. 2. Work with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council in identifying housing and demographic data as it is made available for implications related to F`r"' housing in the Town of Reading. 3. Work with the other town partners and MAPC through the current DLTA grant to identify the appropriate mechanisms to provide regional housing services. Support the creation of a proposed regional services office and /or a regional housing consortium. 4. Initiate a dialogue with the religious community to identify housing issues from their perspective and the potential for that community to be involved in addressing Reading's housing issues. These strategies /actions help to achieve Goals 1, 3 and 6 by establishing a direct contact to the town for potential housing developments and tapping local and regional resources that can identify opportunities to expand affordable housing within Reading. 5. Establish a dialogue with entities such as EMARC and Habitat for Humanity regarding opportunities to partner on the provision of affordable housing in town. Table 6: Implementation Responsibilities & Timeframes Strategy /Action Responsibility Timeframe Expand Housing Opportunities Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 57 Deleted: 7 Formatted Table �OL.A Review & modify Affordable Housing Trust Board of Selectmen Short term Developer negotiations Town Manager, Community Ongoing Services Department - PlanninR Division Sanborn Place 40B expansion Town Manager, Community Short term Services Department - P anning Division Opportunities for tax title /foreclosed Town Manager, Community Ongoing property acquisition Services Department - Planning Division Examine potential for town right of first Town Manager, Community Mid -term refusal actions Services Department- Planning Department Examine group home possibilities Planning Division Mid -term Examine funding opportunities for senior Community Services Mid -term Reading residents to remain in their Department — Elder and homes Human Services Division and Planning Division Encourage in -fill development in 40R Community Services Ongoing districts Department- Planning Division Identify under /unused properties for Community Services Ongoing housing development Department--Planning Division Identify future surplus town properties for Town Manager Long -term housing opportunities Examine opportunities for town to partner Community Services Mid -term with First Time Home Buyer programs Department- Planning Division Partner with Reading Housing Authority to Town Manager, Community Ongoing obtain units that can be restricted for Services Department- Planning affordable housing. Division Fund regional housing services through Town Manager, Board of Mid -term the Affordable Housing Trust Selectmen Regulatory & Zoning Changes Review zoning & other land use regs. for Community Services Mid-term- impediments to housing production Department--Planning Division Adopt a cluster bylaw or similar with CPDC , Board of Selectmen & Long term inclusionary housing provisions Town Meeting Update local 40B /LIP guidelines Community Services Mid -term Department- Planning Division, Board of Selectmen, Zoning Board of Appeals Examine methods to preserve Community Services Ongoing neighborhood characteristics Department-Planning Division Use Climate Action Plan to create housing Community Services Long term Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 58 Formatted Table Deleted: P Deleted: Formatted Table Sa�� incentives Department- Planning Division, Board of Selectmen, Climate Action Committee Identify additional incentives for housing Community Services Mid -term development in 40R districts Department- Planning Division Expand 40R districts Board of Selectmen, CPDC Long term Capacity Building & Education Conduct housing forums every 2 years Town Manager, Board of Long Selectmen term /ongoing Inform boards & committees on the plan, Board of Selectmen, Town Short term goals and strategies of the 2012 Housing Manager, Planning Division Production Plan Research housing resources at federal, Community Services Ongoing' state and other levels to assist Reading Department- Planning Division Create monitoring mechanism for tracking Community Services Mid -term housing activities Department- Planning Division Create a benchmarking system to regularly Community Services Short term review progress in implementing HPP Department- Planning Division Local & Regional Collaborations Establish Planning Division as the central Town Manager, Planning Short term point of information, contact resource on Division housing issues Work with MAPC in identifying new Community Services Ongoing housing data that can be used for housing Department- Planning Division related purposes and studies in Reading Complete the DLTA grant study of regional Community Services Short housing opportunities and follow -up by Department- Planning term /ongoing implementing recommendations from that Division, Board of Selectmen, study Town Manager Initiate dialogue with the religious Town Manager, Community Short term community regarding housing issues, Services Department- Planning needs and potential partnerships in Division Reading Establish a dialogue with non - profit Town Manager, Community Mid -term housing providers regarding opportunities Services Department- Planning in Reading Division Review HPP Annually Board of Selectmen, CPDC Short term /ongoing NOTE: Short term = within 6 -8 months; Mid -term = 6 -15 months; Long term =15 + months Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 59 Formatted Table Formatted Table S° Appendix I: Maps Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 60 p..-S ( NORTH READING g, 1A ' tgw4 S v ee, w k. nay` W Z Lit cu y 4 � 4°' y, J ✓ h.4b. s �+ IN�.r, �'f y � � 3 9 � c x WAKEFIELD ktAbo.0 IWiww<:t1YNH ura,..., WOBURN ly 1?• i ABi �vWV�ar, iJif b 7.wYrY p£ ,` �.. }_,y 1{9 fYnkJpy #,4Wi Klllt�cYYpYt fly e Ysy 4•... •+�""9 W tlMMILr iJ✓rMY fniV t%.�YI ' v #AJ X46 tJ AY�wMk14W�W'/li i'xMWp�N -Brow[ U'ti1V/. ��..T^{t N.1(1Y Mtiel Mw6iw1h6 SprwyWW•pw[yy G�r/W/ � �, .. .. �..•., A R>_>J1 lSYru.d1)elt'.>wrrtyrrp •d�aYr t1'wJW IL4?I SYrY,YJrJY �lrMigwwM -MhwYY Wwifyj Vl3(,W J1ur,wAW iYnWPw •NWYtlY CM1wYy STONEHAM i Legend ZONING MAP' :" = F" TOWN OF READING MASSACHUSETTS O x�w b I�.-' i.✓�'r'ww.aai:4:si ••� -,� u wrv+�.l kr gamaJ�s'w.a O. � W M p(Ma -tip• R.n� ✓d 4 e�M1a!e4:. +aN'a Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 61 S�' * �# NORTH PZA- it " traIEL� Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 62 SS3 w HIM VAKEFIE'D r � .. VONEx" WETLAND MAP �,.. TOWN OF READING MASSACHUSETTS Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 62 SS3 w Area for Potential Affordable Housing and Potential Zoning Changes (Map 1) Legend 9 Pars Trail Q 7avm Boundary $uildngs — ° ence -+--t Railroad Sidewalks • + + Hedge Map by Town of Reading Map dale Parcels vas d 1; ,09 Roads, b ,dngs sidewalks. tdrves, trails. etc `tom aenal r'A' 'A t Rom% �^---^� Bnde Paved Unpaved Cinveway mTrr Retaning Wall , , ,, .. wall Pat? t qy Trees .. Open wader 6 'Wetlands oroos taken spring -1006. Data are for kanning p,,poses only. sm iix 2YJC � V Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 63 S'�.54 Area for Potential Affordable Housing and Potential Zoning Changes (Map 2) Legend Parcels ...... Trail Q Town Boundary Buildings —^ Fence -+—+ Railroad Sidewalks • • • Hedge Roads Driveway 4 b3 Trees l Bridge m rrr Retaining Wall S reams w paved Wall s open water Jnpaved Bath Wetlands Map vy Town of Reading Map "e' Parcels vatrd 1; I.W, Roads, tvidmgs, sidewalks, drives, trails. ft from aerial phDios taken spring 2008. Data are for plaining purposes only. 6 AES 530 4 Ft Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 64 s s� Appendix 2: Online Survey — Housing Plan Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 65 Question 1 Do yw kv order own prop" a Retdng7 Check al that apply. Answer Options Permt C runt Lira 843% 113 Own Properly. 77.6! 104 None of the above 0 Ty- 1 amwandgWm t" 134 siyolosd91-mbn 2 Do you lire arrdlw own property in Reading] Chock aN that apply. 50 0%S. 80 0,; 60 0'::. 50 0• ;. 40 0 °. 30 0',, 20 0•; . 10 V. 0.o::, Live Own Property None of the above Question 2 Now would you rank tM kllwmiq population erm" on their need for affordable houskrg? Answer Option No need Not wry needy Sm at Needy very Needy �g Average Response Elderly 7 11 34 50 30 3.64 132 a: Which bed d.srrtbss your I*V silts &m? Answ optics —4-- PINCINt Own your how 912y- PAnt your home 116.4% Live with parer 552Z 00w (please specify) 227, Which bee describes your living situalim? Question 4 What type of housing do you below would bed awn Rom&V? P-*-- Couml 124 7 2 3 136 0 a O , home ■Rw—o�—wr* ❑LIe WRh Parents C;CNhw,pWase speot�, Answer options Response Percent Apartment- 11.7y. Duplem 116.4% Single f=amily Horne-- 552Z Townhouse-- 17.27- What type of housing do you behove would best serve Reading? Response count 15 22 74 23 134 2 Aparmems ■ D�,pk-xes ❑3inqle Famd�, Homes ❑'ownhooes Question 5 ............. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 67 For a 24ndroom unit what prig would you consider'affo ID pay each morlh (tndudrhg unities)? Arwvrer OPh°"s Pe CW,t Cowart $700-$999 28.9`x. 37 $1000- $1399 39.87. 51 $1400-1799 -1799 21.9 Y. 28 $1800 or more 9.4`/ 12 sreeuwsdgttr"*W 128 artOW9uesAbn 8 For a 2- bedroom unit, what price would you der'afiordable' to pay each month (including ulilibes)l? a.S 1 0,00 - 51399 OS1400 - 1799 US18v-0 or more Question 6 Have your or someone in your family had difficulty in the foltwrinlg?: Check all that apply. Answer Options "r_ "' . —I-.." Percent court Finding affordable housing 38.0% 30 Finding the right type of housing 291% 23 Staying in your home 21.5% 17 Affording renovations to your home 684% 54 avwwedques&v 79 ski) wqu -4ba 57 80.0`'0 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0 0 30.0% X0.0 10.0% 0.0% Have you or someone in your family had difficulty in the following?: Check all that apply. Finding affordable Finding the right type Staying in your home Affording renovations housing of housing to your home Question 7 Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 68 The update to the Reeding Mousing plan wiN set Town polkekw and create strategies to glide development of affordable housing over the next five years. Please check the Answer options Response percent Response count Create a greater variety of housing types by developing 35.6% 47 Encourage development near village centers and existing 49.2% 65 Encourage new housing units be located near public 59A% 78 Preserve the current amourit of dwelling units in existing 46.2% 61 Encourage the reuse of existing larger buildings to create 52.3: 69 evxwsr qumfkn 132 a*JolostiquesAbn 4 The update to the Reading 70.0% 60.0%. 50.0% 40,9% 30.0% 2&0% 11) 0% 0 -0% Create a greater Encourage Encourage new Preserve the current Encourage the reuse variety of housing development near housing units be amount of dwelling of existing larger types by developing village centers and located near public units in existing buildings to create more alternatives to existing transportation and neighborhoods and multifamily housing traditional single- neighbodioods as near commercial co irnercial areas units.. family housing such much as possible in areas to minimize as apartment and order to avoid auto reliance. condos and duplexes. consuming open space and natural resources. Question 8 in the past Reading hu used zoning to promote do housing daysiaprnant and the creation at a{erdable units. smart Growth zoning alkwrs 6xxeased density as a bonus for Answer options PR R Count Yes 28.6`,. 38 No 37.6'%- 50 No dpiniatd Not sure 33.87. 45 a rtfaruaadfMotltan 133 rkjgosdgnsrslbn 3 in the past Reading has used zoning to promote the housing development and the creation of afford" units. Smart Growth among sHows increased density as a bonus i Question 9 ayes ■ No nNoOwnio"NOS ra Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 69 Sa The 2006 Master Plan identified objectives to address the housing needs in Reading. Please check which a jectives you believe the town has been successful m achieving 80 -0% 70 0% 60 0% SO D% 40.0% 30.0% '0 0% 10.0% a.a% The 2006 Master Plan identified objectives to address the hawing needs in Rearing. Please check which objectives you balieve the town has been successful in actiervarg. You may select more then one. Pursue and increase in town Communicate housing goats Encomage new development Introduce mixed use zoning in involvement and investigate to residents. and the rehabilitation and the Downtown and around the additional funning vehicles to reconstruction of existing Depot. acheive housing goals. buildings consistent with the Town's character and Werrtiiry and Ming State mandated affordable housing goats (10%) Question 10: Please share any other thoughts you have regarding affordable housing in Reading. Response: Stop using my outrageous tax payments to promote politically correct social engineering. If only the well -to -do can afford to live in Reading, let it be.... Response: Concerned that recent changes have increased housing density without allowing for increased traffic. Disappointed that the old Atlantic site promised brick facade to blend in but put on really ugly salmon - colored siding! Response: This Town has had no success in achieving the goals listed above. What little housing was created that claims to be affordable is still too expensive. The Town's number one goal is clearly to increase its property tax base. If this town really wanted young families to be able to afford Reading we would be developing small single - family homes and not making every new home as large as can fit on the lot. Consider a tax break for first time home buyers for the first 5 years of ownership, a tax break for developers that build houses under 2000 sf, or an assessment system based on the house more than the size of the lot. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 70 Percerd cotnt Pursue and increase in town involvement and investigate 30.91/. 34 Communicate housing goals to residents. 39.1% 43 Encourage new development and the rehabilitation and 51.8% 57 Introduce mixed use zoning in the Downtown and around 72.7% 80 &^"Wed4ew #m 110 skypsd 9+ 26 80 -0% 70 0% 60 0% SO D% 40.0% 30.0% '0 0% 10.0% a.a% The 2006 Master Plan identified objectives to address the hawing needs in Rearing. Please check which objectives you balieve the town has been successful in actiervarg. You may select more then one. Pursue and increase in town Communicate housing goats Encomage new development Introduce mixed use zoning in involvement and investigate to residents. and the rehabilitation and the Downtown and around the additional funning vehicles to reconstruction of existing Depot. acheive housing goals. buildings consistent with the Town's character and Werrtiiry and Ming State mandated affordable housing goats (10%) Question 10: Please share any other thoughts you have regarding affordable housing in Reading. Response: Stop using my outrageous tax payments to promote politically correct social engineering. If only the well -to -do can afford to live in Reading, let it be.... Response: Concerned that recent changes have increased housing density without allowing for increased traffic. Disappointed that the old Atlantic site promised brick facade to blend in but put on really ugly salmon - colored siding! Response: This Town has had no success in achieving the goals listed above. What little housing was created that claims to be affordable is still too expensive. The Town's number one goal is clearly to increase its property tax base. If this town really wanted young families to be able to afford Reading we would be developing small single - family homes and not making every new home as large as can fit on the lot. Consider a tax break for first time home buyers for the first 5 years of ownership, a tax break for developers that build houses under 2000 sf, or an assessment system based on the house more than the size of the lot. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 70 Response: Do not touch the town forest Response: Kudos on the Atlantic Supermarket redevelopment -very well done. Would like to see more mixed -use (housing) in downtown Response: KEEP READING AS READING !!!!!!!!!!! Response: I disagree strongly with State mandates to communities on "affordable housing ". Let the free market answer the need. Response: Please stop building apartments and low income housing, we need more single family homes! The town is getting congested. Response: I think the town is doing a good job with affordable housing. I think the town should be encouraging ownership of homes whenever possible. Response: The addition of condos and townhouses has put an increased strain on the school systems. The focus should turn to supporting and encouraging new business in Reading. There is enough affordable housing in Reading at this time. Minimally - new affordable housing should be dispersed across neighborhoods that don't already have it. The Addison area project and housing on West Street on Woburn line are both in Joshua Eaton district as far as I know. Response: I do not see other towns meeting the state requirements as readily as we have. I have lived in many large multifamily dwellings and I do not believe that the residents share in a sense of community as much as in single family neighborhoods. Response: Tired of large developments on outskirts of town, eating up former farm land and animal /plant habitats. Need to change zoning to allow some reasonable amount of new two - family homes. Response: We need affordable single family houses, not more "Mc Mansions! Response: I would like to see a slowing down of the building of apartments, condos, and multifamily units. Reading is getting too densely populated. Response: none Response: need appropriate housing for the elderly: independent, single floor, garage in small clusters with community center and senior services provided Response: We moved to Reading for many reasons, the small town feel, the safeness, and the good school system. All the condos and new development concern me. You are adding more traffic to a small town, putting increased wear and tear on roads that are in great need of Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 71 6z S� repair now, and will increase the populations in the schools as well as increasing class size if new schools are not built. as you can see I have a GREAT number of concerns. Response: http://www.bostonherald.com / news /regional /view /20220704bromley- heath_residents_seek_more_pol ice_aid /srvc= home & position =3 Response: NO MORE "Section 8" housing. These residents that come in from poorer areas are ruining the town and tax the police department. Their children create problems in the school system. Many people in the years past have moved to Reading to get away from the poor cities and their problems. Section 8 housing brings more problems to the town. Drugs, Crime etc. Please no more Section 8 housing. Response: Affordable housing should not be an objective of town government. Making conditions favorable for development and growth of small businesses should be the priority and main objective of town government. Response: I think the town is cramming in apartments. This attracts a more transient population and one that is not invested in Reading. We are losing our charm of a great family community. I am horrified what will happen once the Addison site is finished. More trouble for Reading! Response: The town has taken on many communication initiatives - folks who'don't know what's going on' aren't TRYING to listen to what's being said. Keep up the good work - we might not always agree but I appreciate your good work. MORE public transport (including town bus /trolley like availability) would reduce density of traffic downtown and would get the sedentary population moving!!! Consider an initiative that would have a round the town transportation route /routes to include downtown /walkers brook /High School /Library/Senior Housing and would make existing affordable housing MORE affordable by removing need for folks to have their own transportation! Response: No more apartments!! Response: Reading should re- consider allowing the creation of in -law units to service a family's needs. Other towns have done so requiring an annual family certification and limitations on size of additions for use by family members rather than limiting the kitchen. An aging parent can be well served and the family can benefit from shared housing but it should allow both parties their independence. Response: there is too much development around town. Keep open space and reduce the number of apts. and condos in town. No more low income units as it is bringing increased vandalism, drugs, crime. With the boom in housing near 28/95 I'd like to also see more retail /business options as well. The shopping center that was previously proposed there would have done a lot for our town. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 72 5"ff- (P3 Response: I feel the town has been completely overtaken with large scale housing projects that have impacted various aspects of town negatively... crime, school overcrowding, character, open space, and property values. Response: All affordable units should be part of mixed -use commercial developments. We NEED to increase our commercial footprint first and foremost. Response: I think that we need to be careful not to overwhelm the school system with affordable housing for families. Response: I AM SICK OF SEEING MORE AND MORE "AFFORDABLE" HOUING INCREASE THE BURDENS ON THE SCHOOLS, POLICE AND FIRE DEPT. I HAD TO PAY FULL PRICE FOR MY HOUSE AND AM ANGRY THAT OTHERS HOME COSTS ARE SUBSIDIZED BY MY TAX DOLLARS AND THEY GET TO PAY LESS FOR THEIR HOUSING. IT IS NOT FAIR. IF THEY CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FULL MARKET VALUE TO LIVE IN READING, THEN THEY SHOULD NOT LIVE IN READING. Response: I think we have enough. Response: I do not believe in 40B housing of any kind! 1 grew up in poverty and proceeded to dig myself out of poverty, and that's the American way; not free housing, not free food, not free school, not free medical, etc. etc. let people who are collecting these kind of benefits get off their rear ends and get a job, or two or three whatever it takes to stand own their own two feet, and not rely on me and other taxpaying citizens like me to provide for them. In short 40B housing along with all the other handouts is un- American and encourages dependency and laziness. Response: Simply adding apartment complexes tends to increase the property tax burden because apartment dwellers use more town services (police, schools, recreation) than their units contribute in property taxes. So, simply increasing the number of apartment units has a negative financial effect on the Town, its economy, and its taxpayers. Smart, value -added development of existing buildings, especially downtown, can add to the tax base while it increases traffic (potential customers) for downtown businesses. Don't blindly build cheap apartments just because they bring in more Democrat voters - think of the other costs. Look at the police call records for current subsidized housing units, as part of your decision process. Response: Diversity of races /SES levels would be wonderful in Reading. Response: Putting apartment complexes on all the edges of town makes for a crowded and unattractive looking town as well as backing up traffic when trying to get to work. The new Atlantic site is looking like it is going to be really ugly, I hope they do something with those balconies, not much they can do with the cheap vinyl. Response: would prefer not to see any more huge developments like Archstone /Reading Commons. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 73 Sew (" 4 Response: I believe the need for affordable housing is going to be a greater need than expected. The economy of the world will have an impact on the US and we may find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances. If we have a vision now of the need that's coming we will be better prepared to handle it. Response: Affordable housing should not equal rental housing. Affordable can also mean for purchase. I do not enjoy seeing our town fill with condo /town -house developments, I believe that detracts from the character of the town and increases the burdens on our infrastructure. We are neighbors with Stoneham and Woburn, both have higher densities and both have more affordable housing - -it brings sets of problems that are already faced with, why increase the burden by promoting development of affordable housing? I'd prefer to see lower taxes. Response: I have been out of Reading for a long time now, but grew up there 1949 -1976. My family and I lived on Meadowbrook Lane, and one thing that interested my parents was the golf course being so close. I hope that that will never ever, turn into housing of any kind. That would be a horrible nightmare especially on Grove Street. I would like to see more elderly /disabled building available not just for Reading residents, but for former Reading Residents (I'd be there in a flash -) I do think such developments should be either on main street, or near the sq, rr station, or on Charles, Haverhill streets near St Athanius etc I loved Reading, and that's why I signed up for the newsletter /s. My best friend is after me to move back, and I'd consider it if I could get an apt in an elderly /disabled bldg very soon, and if it were in a newer building at least a 1 bedrm. \with rent based on income. So since there is a long wait as I heard (5 + years) it doesn't look promising. Thank you Response: I believe "Affordable Housing" is a euphemism for bringing undesirables into the Town of Reading - IE, people without a stake in society who are more apt to commit crime and draw on town resources! Response: I think communicating to residents in general is a problem. I no longer get a local paper so I feel out of the loop when it comes to town affairs. A quarterly mailing or something of that nature would be helpful to get caught up on important issues. Response: I think affordable housing is important, but the town already seems congested /dense in population. I think it would be better to convert existing buildings to affordable housing rather than build more new buildings. Response: Meet the minimums required by the state, no more. The market will dictate rents /values; inserting "affordable housing" only skews the market. Conversion of existing older buildings to medium /high density housing must be carefully weighed with increased burden on schools, roads and other infrastructure which must play "catch -up" over many years to the increased revenues available, in the meantime current and new residents suffer. Slow growth is better. Proximity to commercial centers in a town like Reading has trivial value as many residents will still work and shop elsewhere - -in Reading this means cars, you need parking and better traffic handling; Proximity to public transport is only useful for those Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 74 s COs working in Boston, overall it has value for a small group, many will still choose to drive - -do a survey on where people work & shop and how they get there, I'm guessing you will single digit percentages vs. total population for those who utilize public transportation on a daily, or even weekly basis - -it's not because the train is too far, it's because it costs too much, the schedules aren't convenient, and our wonderful proximity to Boston makes driving there not so bad (as long as you have parking at destination). Reading Woods and the other "...Woods" condo developments increasing being built DO NOT re -use existing buildings, and they are not consistent with the town's character (in my opinion). I worked hard to get into Reading, please don't dilute the Response: I am really concerned about the strain that all of this housing is putting on the schools in Reading. We have growing class sizes, except at Wood End, which is far from the center of town. The other elementary schools are beginning to be overcrowded and at times it is very frustrating to see our kids in increasingly overcrowded classes and then see the town lining up even more housing for families. Can you somehow line up affordable housing for the elderly, who would like to stay in town but may not be able to afford the taxes? Response: It would be nice if Main Street was more good looking beyond Dunkin Donuts Block. Can we insist on better architecture choices for burger joints and lube oil convenience marts and roast beef places? Yeuk! Town Center looks lovely. Can we extend trees out to 128? on main st tree lawns? MOST importantly, can we put the power lines there underground? What an eye sore!!!!!!!!!!!! Response: Simply put, we need more of it. Housing prices and rent have been too high for too long in Reading. Response: Very concerned with high density housing such as former Addison Wesly site and its affect on school enrollment and police /fire resources. Response: Better communication to residents is needed to help avoid the Not In My Back Yard mentality. Affordable housing can be concentrated in commuter areas, but should also be sprinkled around town to improve the economic diversity of neighborhoods and even out the impact to schools. Response: Use existing surplus property such as the land on Oakland Road across from the High School to build duplexes designated as "affordable ", amd managed by the housing authority (like the ones at the bottom of Oakland Road). Also, use properties taken by tax title for possible designation as affordable housing. Response: we need more commercial to keep the taxes lower.. it is getting out of hand between taxes and the mwra bills. Response: Supply restrictions (most importantly zoning) across the entire Boston area are adversely affecting affordability and threating our long term growth. Unfortunately, there is a Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 75 collective action problem in getting the various municipalities to coordinate, especially more desired locations. Ideally, there would be a target for the total housing unit growth in each town (e.g., 10 %), which in turn would allow the market to do the work of correcting this imbalance. In an ideal world, mandated absolute growth in housing units for every municipality could displace 40B, as increasing the total supply would do much more to correct this problem. But in the interim, Reading should seek to promote housing development generally. Lowering the SF land requirements and allowing more non - traditional developments (especially duplexes and townhomes that will appeal to families) are consistent with this aim. I would add that the affordability problem in Reading primarily affects young families. Senior low- income housing (e.g., Tannerville) is a worthwhile endeavor. But I do not support extending tax incentives, etc., to keep seniors overhoused in large single - family homes. For the most part, they have experienced a huge increase in the value of their home, and to the extent they are having financial difficulty, they should be guided towards selling the property and realizing the gain. Likewise, 55+ housing development does not promote regional affordability, but rather is a beggar -thy- neighbor approach to development that seeks to attract "low- cost" residents and keep out "high cost" ones -- i.e., families with small children. Response: #7 - I DO support preserving the current amount of dwelling units in existing neighborhoods. I DON'T support preserving the current amount of dwelling units in existing commercial areas. That should have been 2 different choices in #7 Response: Affordable community housing is critical to diversity that is typically lacking in major metropolitan suburbs. One of the issues I have recognized through direct experience with other residents is resistance to the stereotype of "affordable housing people ". It is of utmost importance to deal with the "culture" of "us and them ". The key to successful mixed use plans in neighboring metropolitan suburb communities has been the integration of ALL socio- economic groups in the plan. Response: The Downtown Smart Growth area is perfect. I'd like to see more projects of this type in downtown. I'd like to see a modest effort at independent affordable housing for disabled through EMARC or a similar organization. I'd like to see some effort to provide a modest amount of housing for homeless veterans. Response: therein a need for affordable, garden -style condos, which square footage greater than that of Tannerville. Response: It is nice that you are making an effort for affordable housing but the taxes in Response: Honestly we did not move here because the Town was considered affordable, because it definitely was not. Having less expensive housing brings in a lower class of citizen and will ultimately bring our home values down. Case in point: Reading Woods. Our Schools are already getting over - populated, how can more building be a benefit to our town and children? Shouldn't the two new buildings already meet the State's 10% goal - I thought it was previously stated that it did. Town of Reading Housing Production Plan, Update 2012 Page 76 Memo To: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager From: George J. Zambouras, Town Engineer Date: February 7, 2013 Re: Jacob Way — South Street Alterations and Deed Transfers Attached for the Board of Selectman's acceptance and endorsement please find: Quitclaim Deed for parcels 2, 3 and 4 from Pulte to Town for roadway alterations Quitclaim Deed for parcel 7 from Town to Pulte for roadway alterations Order of Taking for Jacob Way and South Street Alterations Copy of Layout and Report to Town Jacob Way and South Street Alteration Plan • Page 1 5 bk � Z ■ PARCEL TO BE TAKEN BY TOWN FROM PULTE HOMES \ PARCEL TO BE DISCONTINUED BY TOWN (TO PULTE HOMES) y� . SOUTH IC SIRE `ri WIDTH PUBL - VARIABLE r �0 o ap S PARCEL 4 3,498±S.F. 0.08±S.F. PARCEL 3 1 ,197±S.F. 0.03±S.F. M a It 7T O J } Q N( PARCEL 7 Z� 4,1 OOfS.F.\PO�� a 0.09±S.F. JO�,\FO L 1A006WAY wlDTr+ �P PUBLIC VARIABLE PARCELS TO BE TAKEN PARCEL 2 3;121±S.F. AND DISCONTINUED 0.07±S.F. v- 1,J cy � Z . FINAL JACOB WAY ROW C� \ L (� y1.> ® FINAL SOV TH STREET ROW - TH STREET \STING SOUTH gT�tEET min 5O Ex VARIABLE WIDTH 4 t c cp _ PUBLIC i i Y i i � a _ � O N< W EASEMENT FOP UT /L /7Y ANO GENEPAL HIGHWAY a N PURPOSES 9, OB9t SF -- -- -------------- OW - - - H FINAL RIGHT OF WAY LINES JACOB WAY AND SOUTH STREET v- 1,J (Space Above this Line Reserved for Registry of Deeds) QUITCLAIM DEED Pulte Homes of New England LLC, a Michigan limited liability company duly registered to do business in Massachusetts, having an address of 115 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 ( "Grantor ") for consideration paid of not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, grants to Town of Reading, a Massachusetts municipal corporation, having an address of 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ( "Grantee ") with Quitclaim Covenants the property shown as Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4 on a plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way /South Street Alteration Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 327 of 2012 (the "Plan "). Grantor also grants a non - exclusive easement to the Grantee over the portion of Parcel 1 shown as "Easement for Utility and General Highway Purposes 9,083 + / -" on the Plan to be used by the Town for the purposes of utilities and maintenance of the public way. Said parcels are conveyed subject to a temporary easement reserved by Pulte Homes of New England LLC, its successors and assigns to enter on to portions of the property from time to time, in order to facilitate and complete the construction of the Reading Woods Condominium d property in accordance with Site Plan Review Decision, dated March 28, 2011, recorded with the Q Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 56873, Page 27 and the Permit from MassDOT #4- '�' 2011 -0158 for Indirect Access, Street Approach Modification and Traffic Signal Improvements, o dated December 16, 2011. Such easement shall expire when the construction of the Reading r% Woods Condominium has been completed. �A0131082.2 Sb`1 Being a portion of the premises conveyed to Grantor in a deed of Reading Property Holdings LLC dated February 11, 2011 recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 56455, Page 160. This is a conveyance in the ordinary course of business and is not in contravention of the filed Certificate of Organization for the Limited Liability Company. Neither this instrument nor any other record at the Registry discloses anything in contravention of M.G.L. c. 156C, §66 and the Limited Liability Company appears from the records of the Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State to exist. The undersigned hereby certifies that he has been authorized on behalf of the Grantor to convey Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4 on the Plan located in Reading, Massachusetts to the Grantee and he has been authorized by the Grantor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said conveyances. By executing this deed, the undersigned further certifies that he is named in the Operating Agreement and Certificate of Organization as the person authorized to execute, acknowledge, deliver and record any recordable instrument purporting to affect an interest in real property on behalf of the Grantor; such authority has not been amended, modified or revoked; and no member of the Grantor has filed for bankruptcy protection since the inception of the Limited Liability Company. Grantor hereby represents that the conveyance evidenced hereby does not constitute a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Grantor within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts [Signatures on Next Page] z s6-5, IN WITNESS WHEREOF Reid Blute, as Authorized Signatory of Grantor, has signed this Deed, under seal this y( A day of February, 2013. Pulte Homes of New England LLC By: Reid Blute Its: Authorized Signatory COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS J0 ,,if- e-,j fi6 r , Ss. On this day of February, 2013, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Reid Blute, as Authorized Signatory of Pulte Homes of New England LLC, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification which was ❑ photographic identification with signature issued by a federal or state governmental agency, ❑ oath or affirmation of a credible witness, ® personal knowledge of the undersigned, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose, as Authorized Signatory of Pulte Homes of New England LLC, and that he has the authority to sign in that capacity. AL ary Public y Commission Expires: JUDITH IC. BURR Notary MA COMMONWEALTH OF MASBACHU8ETT8 MY Cwwftsion Expires April 22.2016 666 ACCEPTANCE OF READING BOARD OF SELECTMEN We, the undersigned, being a majority of the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Reading, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting held on , 2013, the Board of Selectmen voted to accept the foregoing conveyance from Pulte Homes of New England LLC this day of February, 2013. Town of Reading By its Board of Selectmen Stephen Goldy, Chairman John Arena Ben Tafoya James E. Bonazoli Richard W. Schubert COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. On this , day of February 2013, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Stephen Goldy, Ben Tafoya, Richard W. Schubert, John Arena and James E. Bonazoli, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose as duly elected members of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading. Notary Public My Commission expires: 4 � b7 C ►� b 3 .D 0 U co ti cV 0 N 4—a 0 N rl a w 0 rr U a d a 0 a (Space Above this Line Reserved for Registry of Deeds) QUITCLAIM DEED The Town of Reading, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen, having an address of 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being duly authorized by a vote on Article of the Town Meeting held on November 12, 2012, for consideration paid and in consideration of no more than One Hundred ($100.00)00 /100 Dollars grants to Pulte Homes of New England LLC, a Michigan limited liability company duly registered to do business in Massachusetts, having an address of 115 Flanders Road, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 with Quitclaim Covenants the property shown as Parcel 7 on a plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way /South Street Alteration Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 327 of 2012. This deed is given to vest in Grantee any interest held by Grantor in Parcel 7 which was previously part of the Jacob Way prior to the discontinuance of said portion from the public way. For Grantors' title, see deed recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book , Page Signed as a sealed instrument this day of February, 2013.. Town of Reading, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen Stephen Goldy, Chairman John Arena Ben Tafoya Richard W. Schubert Middlesex, ss. James E. Bonazoli COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS On this , day of February 2013, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Stephen Goldy, Ben Tafoya, Richard W. Schubert, John Arena and James E. Bonazoli, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose as duly elected members of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading. Notary Public My Commission expires: Sb`I Middlesex, ss. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ORDER OF TAKING Town of Reading Board of Selectmen WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen ('Board ") of the Town of Reading, a municipal corporation located in Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require that Town public ways be laid out under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments and in the location hereinafter described, which are shown as Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4 on a plan entitled "Modified Subdivision Plan of Land & Jacob Way /South Street Alteration Plan Reading Woods in Reading, MA" Prepared For Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Westboro, MA 01581, dated September 20, 2011 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 327 of 2012, which shall be added to the existing Jacob Way and South Street to create the relocated Jacob Way and South Street shown on said Plan, and having complied with the preliminary requirements of law relating thereto did, on the day of 2012, lay out such ways accordingly, and duly filed its report thereof with the boundaries and measurements of the same in the Office of the Town Clerk of Reading and, WHEREAS, at the annual Town Meeting duly called, warned, and held on the 12th day of November 2012, in accordance with provisions of law applicable thereto, it was voted to accept the report of the Board laying out said Town public ways under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments; to accept the laying out of said ways as therein set forth; and to authorize the Board to take such lands in fee or rights of easement therein by eminent domain under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and made an appropriation therefore in the amount of one dollar ($1.00). ORDERED: That the Town of Reading, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen by virtue of the power and authority conferred upon it by Section 2 of Chapter 79 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, and acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto and every other power and authority hereto enabling, including Chapter 82 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, and having complied with all the preliminary requirements prescribed by law, and does hereby take in fee for public use thereof including the purposes of passing and repassing by foot or vehicle, under the provisions of Chapter 79 of the General Laws, in the name and on behalf of the Town of Reading, the following described land, upon which roadways have been constructed ( "Premises "), situated in the Town of Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Parcel 2 Beginning at a point which is located at the intersection of the north line of State Highway Route 128, which is also known as Interstate Highway Route I -95 and the south line of Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way; thence along the south side of Jacob Way the following two courses: 45.77' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 240.00'; S 81'04'28" W a distance of 572.85' to the south west terminus point of Jacob Way; thence S 03'19'02" E a distance of 5.02' to a granite monument to be set; thence N 81'04'28" E a distance of 610.87' to a granite monument to be set which is located on the north line of State Highway Route 128, also known as Interstate Highway Route I -95; thence along the north line of said highway 12.29' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 375.00' to the point of beginning; having an area of approximately 3,121 square feet, 0.07 acres. Parcel 3 Commencing at a point located at the intersection of the south line of South Street, a public, variable width right of way and the north line of Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way;Thence along the north line of Jacob Way the following two courses: 53.52' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 23.19'; S 33 °26'28" W a distance of 45.39' to the point of beginning; thence along the north line of Jacob Way the following two courses: S 33 °26'28" W a distance of 84.97'; 44.30' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 280.00'; thence 44.83' along a curve turning to the left with a radius of 250.00'; thence N 24 °50'44" E a distance of 85.36' to a granite monument to be set; thence S 56 °33'32" E a distance of 18.96' to the point of beginning; having an area of approximately 1,197 square feet, 0.03 acres. Parcel 4 Beginning at a point located on south line of South Street, a public, variable width right of way and the east line of land now or formerly of Murphy; thence along land now or formerly of Murphy S 08 °47'52" E a distance of 5.17' to a granite monument to be set; thence N 80'44'14" E a distance of 68.49' to a granite monument to be set; thence 47.22' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 75.00' to a granite monument to be set; thence 46.10' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 30.00' to a granite monument to be set; thence S 56 °33'32" E a distance of 18.96' to a point located on the north line of Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way; thence along the north line of Jacob Way the following two courses: N 33 °26'28" E a distance of 45.39'; 53.52' along a curve turning to the left with a radius of 23.19' to a point located at the intersection of the north line of Jacob Way and the south line of South Street; thence along the south line of South Street S 81'] 2'08" W a distance of 147.66' to the point of beginning;having an area of approximately 3,498 square feet, 0.08 acres. Meaning and intending to take hereby the above Premises, howsoever the same may be bounded and described, and including any and all fee interest therein. ,5611 AND IN LIKE MANNER, for the same purposes and by virtue of the same powers, the Town of Reading, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen, does hereby Order the taking of and does hereby take in the name and for the benefit of the Town of Reading, for the purposes of said acts and provisions, all wires, cables, conduits, pipes, and their appurtenances used for the conveyance of water and sewage now lawfully in or upon said Premises. ,50-1, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a majority of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading have signed the foregoing Order of Taking this day of February, 2013. Stephen Goldy, Chairman Ben Tafoya Richard W. Schubert Middlesex, ss. John Arena James E. Bonazoli COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS On this , day of February 2013, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Stephen Goldy, Ben Tafoya, Richard W. Schubert, John Arena and James E. Bonazoli, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose as duly elected members of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading. Notary Public My Commission expires: 3 b\3 Street Layout No. ( ) ( ) Street Commoftealtb of fflazzaebuzetto Middlesex, ss. Town of Reading LAYING OUT AND REPORT TO TOWN The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require that a town way be laid out /relocated /altered as and in the location hereinafter described, having complied with all requirements of law relating the notice to the owners of land to be taken therefore and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, we have laid out/relocated /altered and do hereby lay out/relocate /alter the town ways known as Jacob Way and South Street for use of the town. The boundaries and measurements of said town way as so laid out /relocated /altered are as follows: South Street Relocation Beginning at a point located on south line of South Street, a public, variable width right of way and the east line of land now or formerly of Murphy; thence along land now or formerly of Murphy S 08 147'52" E a distance of 5.17' to a granite monument to be set; thence N 80 °44'14" E a distance of 68.49' to a granite monument to be set; thence 47.22' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 75.00' to a granite monument to be set; thence 46.10' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 30.00' to a granite monument to be set; thence S 56 °33'32" E a distance of 58.96' to a granite monument to be set which is located on the south line of Jacob Way, a public, variable width right of way; thence along the south line of Jacob Way the following two courses: Sb1H N 33 °26'28" E a distance of 120.95' to a granite monument to be set; 34.68' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 40.00' to a point which is located at the intersection of the south line of Jacob Way and the south line of South Street; thence along South Street the following three courses: S 83 °07'18" W a distance of 128.34'; S 06 °52'42" E a distance of 7.66'; S 81'12'08" W a distance of 147.66' to the point of beginning; having an area of approximately 9,409 square feet, 0.22 acres. Jacob Way Relocation Beginning at a granite monument to be set which is located on south line of the relocated South Street, a public, variable width right of way which is also the north east terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated; thence S 24 °50'44" W a distance of 85.36'; thence 102.52' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 250.00'; thence S 48 °20'26" W a distance of 134.38' to a granite monument to be set; thence 162.82' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 285.00' to a granite monument to be set; thence S 81'04'28" W a distance of 445.86' to a granite monument to be set; thence 31.76' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 100.00' to a granite monument to be set which is located at the north west terminus of Jacob Way; thence S 03 °19'02" E a distance of 45.22' to a granite monument to be set which is located at the south west terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated; thence N 81'04'28" E a distance of 610.87' to a granite monument to be set which is located on the north line of State Highway Route 128 also known as Interstate Highway Route 1 -95; thence along the north line of said highway 209.82' along a curve turning to the right with a radius of 375.00'; thence N 33 °26'28" E a distance of 193.93' to a granite monument to be set on the south line of South Street at the south east terminus of Jacob Way, as relocated; � 1,I's, thence along the south line of South Street N 56 °33'32" W a distance of 58.96' to a granite monument to be set; which is the point of beginning, having an area of approximately 43,163 square feet, 0.99 acres. including portions of the land described in a deed of Reading Property Holdings LLC to Pulte Homes of New England LLC dated February 11, 2011 recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 56455, Page 160. For further identification of this description and location reference is hereby made to a plan entitled "Alteration of Jacob Way and South Street" prepared by Marchionda & Associates, L.P. of Stoneham, MA, for the Town of Reading, dated October 23, 2012, verified by our signatures and made a part hereof. Any and all trees and structures upon the land above described including any and all drains, water and sewer pipes and mains not already owned by the Town, are specifically included in the taking. We have determined that no damages will be sustained by persons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this improvement as shown in the schedule hereto annexed and made a part thereof. Our action aforesaid has been taken under the provision of law relating to the assessment of betterments and betterments are to be assessed. No betterments are to be assessed for this improvement. The area which it is expected will receive benefit or advantage, other than the general advantage to the community, from such improvement is the area consisting of the several lots or parcels designated on the plan hereinbefore referred to. This laying out /relocation /alteration so made by us we hereby report to the Town for acceptance and order that the same be forthwith field in the office of the Town Clerk. s,bi� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a majority of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading have signed the foregoing Order of Discontinuance this day of , 2012. Stephen Goldy, Chairman John Arena Ben Tafoya James E. Bonazoli Richard W. Schubert COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. On this , day of 2012, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Stephen Goldy, Ben Tafoya, Richard W. Schubert, John Arena and James E. 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(]61 4 }B -9654 Ema.i: eng�neer�ngOmtlrchiontlacom WeDS�te: rrr.mercfl�ontlO.com DAIS OCTOBER 23. 20 \x5)- LOT \SORKr \ROw nl 10. bT -152 SCILE' on a� a 0 79 �a a 0 P-4 ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that the Town of Reading, a municipal corporation, having its usual place of business at 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts (hereinafter "Town "), acting by and through its duly elected and constituted Board of Selectmen, as the holder of a dominant estate in a drainage easement running over, under and upon 518 Summer Avenue in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts; WHEREAS this easement was created for drainage and is shown as PROPOSED 15' WIDE DRAIN EASEMENT 1171 +/- sf on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Reading, Massachusetts, Drain Easement, 518 Summer Avenue; Scale 1"= 40% dated October 19, 1990 ", which plan is recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 209 of 1992, and recorded at Book 21871, Page 524; and which easement was taken by Order of Taking of the Reading Board of Selectmen dated November 19, 1991, and recorded at said Registry Book 21871, Page 535, which drain easement is said to be bounded and described, according to said Order of Taking, as follows: Beginning at pot feet westerly of the property Thence N 09 -21 ' -00'' �on the northerly sideline of Summer Avenue. Said point being 45.00 e. Thence N 52 -51 ' -00" E a distance of 33.50 feet to a point. description. Intending to describe the center above - referenced plan. Having an area of 70. 00 feet to a point, said point being the end of this ! of a 15 foot wide drain easement as shown on the 1711 square feet, more or less. WHEREAS, Article 9 as approved, by the January 28, 2013, Town Meeting authorized the Board of Selectmen pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, §3 to abandon said easement; NOW THEREFORE, the said Town of Reading, acting by and through its duly elected and authorized Board of Selectmen, for good and valuable consideration, hereby releases and abandons all of its right, title and interest in and to, above an d below, over and across the easement area shown on the plan hereinabove mentioned, to Jeffrey Hardy and Alison Hardy, and to their successors in title and assigns. The 40 foot long and ten foot wide drain easement shown as EXISTING DRAIN EASEMENT on the above- referenced plan is not abandoned or released hereby. sG � WITNESS our hands and seals this 2S" day of January 2013. TOWN OF READING BOARD OF SELECTMEN James E. Richard W. COMMONWEALTH -OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex, ss. On this 7-144' day of January 2013, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared q4� geaAina Memorial Hs-41k Sctiooj (i2 DaC(aAd Raad roved to me through satisfactory evidence of � identification, which was ersonal KAow e-fc& , to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public My commission expires: 1Jovew,bcr 41 Lot lr 5-6 7, ORDER OF TAKING LOT A AND LOT B PORTIONS OF OLD PEARL STREET The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting under the authority of and in accordance with General Laws Chapter 79, and by virtue of the authority conferred upon them by a vote of more than two - thirds under Article 7 of the Special Town Meeting held on January 28, 2013, do hereby take in fee simple for and on behalf of the Inhabitants of the Town of Rowley, two portions of the way known as Old Pearl Street shown on the plan referenced below as "Lot A" and "Lot B ", and all trees thereon, lying within the Town of Reading, and all right, title and interest therein not already appropriated to public use, including water mains and drainage systems, manholes, pipes, appurtenances thereto located within said Lot A and Lot B. Said Lot A and Lot B are taken in order to confirm title and for public convenience and necessity and so that said Lot A may be discontinued and sold. Said portions of Old Pearl Street, Lot A and Lot B, are shown on a plan entitled "Old Pearl Street Taking and Discontinuance Plan ", dated January 2, 2013, prepared by Bay State Surveying Associates, to be recorded herewith. Parcels A and B are bounded and described as follows: Old Pearl Street, "Lot A" BEGINNING at the northeasterly corner of the parcel at a point 1.40 feet northwesterly from the stone bound on the westerly side of Audubon Road; THENCE S 590 55' 28" W a distance of 25.88 feet; THENCE S 450 55' 36" W a distance of 54.98 feet; THENCE S 120 08' 02" E a distance of 88.42 feet; THENCE S 120 08' 24" E a distance of 78.46 feet to the northerly side line of Pearl Street; THENCE running along Pearl Street along a curve to the left with an arc length of 108.43 feet with a radius of 1015.72 feet; THENCE N 180 22' 03" E a distance of 45.13 feet; THENCE N 03° 23' 32" W a distance of 53.28 feet to an r -bar; THENCE N 140 19' 31" W a distance of 71.12 feet to an iron pin; Sd� THENCE N 120 08' 00" W a distance of 95.65 feet; THENCE N 300 50' 24" E a distance of 29.60 feet; THENCE N 450 55' 38" E a distance of 60.82 feet; THENCE N 590 55' 30" E a distance of 1.63 feet; THENCE along a curve to the left with an arc length of 40.73 feet with a radius of 25.00 feet to Audubon Road; THENCE along Audubon Road S 33° 25' 22" E a distance of 61.57 to the point of beginning, having an area of 11,470 square feet. Old Pearl Street, "Lot B" BEGINNING at the southwesterly corner of the parcel at a point 1.52 feet along a curve southeasterly from the stone bound on the easterly side of Audubon Road; THENCE running along Audubon Road along a curve to the right with an arc length of 1.52 feet with a radius of 181.77 feet to said stone bound; THENCE along Audubon Road N 33° 25' 22" W a distance of 57.12 feet; THENCE along a curve turning to the left with an arc length of 37.81 feet with a radius of 25.00 feet; THENCE N 590 55' 30" E a distance of 76.42 feet; THENCE N 650 40' 57" E a distance of 56.42 feet; THENCE N 610 13' 36" E a distance of 65.58 feet; THENCE N 610 13' 36" E a distance of 10.21 feet to the northerly side line of Pearl Street; THENCE running along Pearl Street along a curve to the right having an arc length of 56.45 feet with a radius of 380.00; THENCE S 61 ° 13' 20" W a distance of 32.90 feet; THENCE S 650 40' 41" W a distance of 55.98 feet; THENCE S 590 54' 48" W a distance of 74.73 feet; s�2 THENCE S 590 54' 54" W a distance of 21.51 feet to the point of beginning, having an area of 7,456.5 square feet. Included in this Order of Taking are all trees now existing or hereafter growing on the land described. No damages are to be awarded. This Order of Taking is subject to the rights and easement of public utility companies including the rights of their predecessors, successors and assigns and any other public utility companies which may have easements. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a majority of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading have signed the foregoing Order of Taking this day of February, 2013. Stephen Goldy, Chairman John Arena Ben Tafoya Richard W. Schubert Middlesex, ss. James E. Bonazoli COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS On this , day of February 2013, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Stephen Goldy, Ben Tafoya, Richard W. Schubert, John Arena and James E. Bonazoli, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose as duly elected members of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading. Notary Public My Commission expires; Sd3 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ �U°cEeic �OiyD / I j I j I IAP evMOUT oI*De "BOG WI a oT .es I RE TER . GEIOASE I I I � I I Nw+P xt I I � I Q — 1N LOT 2M PI111rpn CROwIEv "ygrxt` PARCEL C W.P zN o* 1. AREA 1393Bt S9 Ft GZ� E TS.T Q QP Q N„ 2. ^�9� / • -RVnvn 0,5� Town;RE .- FM1 wa � r PEARL STREET - (.0' R.19LrC ROW - ,9.. AL lERADOR) WGOST °TO CCBiOBER WpOLEYx SWM RLII REFERENCE. DII. PLANS O< RECORD Dx P FIE �IT TIE RE—TIT OF DEEDS AID READING EI— EERiIG WCE D. se, (• PLAN No 3 9T a RLII 9eB KARL1 STREET ,9w s) OF 1971 i�me ALTERAITON Jf- ` aQ > J�Oc� a^ PJ� � zaErt CJ.: r "f u.R ze LOT LRID. T�PERRV / / Was. orx RADL I. 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Foulds; Phil Pacino Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: Role of Bylaw Committee The Board of Selectmen would like to discuss the role of the Bylaw Committee, at their meeting on February 12, 2013. The issue that the Board of Selectmen is interested in discussing is whether the role of the Bylaw Committee is limited to reviewing proposed bylaws (and acceptance of law and amendments to the Charter) with respect to the language, format, and form; or whether the Bylaw Committee's role is broader and should include the Committee's opinion as to whether a bylaw (and acceptance of law and amendments to the Charter) is a good or bad idea. The Charter is silent on which is the intent. Are you available on 2 -12 to attend the Board of Selectmen meeting? Phil, it would be the intent to invite the entire Committee and if the Committee is available Paula will post the meeting. Committee on Bylaws There shall be a Bylaw Committee consisting of five (5) voters of the Town, appointed for three (3) year staggered terms. The Bylaw Committee shall propose and consider changes in the bylaws or Charter, and petitions for a special act, or local acceptance of a State Statute which is subject to Town Meeting acceptance, and shall report its findings on all such Articles in the Warrant in writing at least seven (7) days before Town Meeting. Such a report shall not preclude further action or reconsideration by the Bylaw Committee. Bylaw Committee members shall be appointed by an Appointment Committee chaired by the Moderator, consisting of the Moderator who shall have one vote, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen who shall have one vote, and the Chairman of the Bylaw Committee who shall have one vote. The terms of Bylaw Committee Members shall expire on the first day of July. Any vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the Appointment Committee. 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.cov email town manager(cDci. reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http: / /readingma- survey. virtualtownhall .neVsurvey /sid/7c8844eb1 decd098/ .Se, I Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:16 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Meeting with Board of Selectmen and Bylaw Committee Attachments: Rules Committee posting 02- 12- 13.doc Include this in the Board of Selectmen packet so they know about it. 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 managertc7ci. reading. ma . us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall.net/survey/sid/l 9ab55aed08fbc96/ From: Schena, Paula Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:13 AM To: Alan E. Foulds; nmgraham@comcast.com; billhechtsr@verizon.net; janicemjonesl @verizon.net; Jm.mulvey@yahoo.com; ronaldtokeefejr @ verizon.net; Priscilla G. Ryan Cc: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Meeting with Board of Selectmen and Bylaw Committee The Rules Committee has been posted to attend the 2 -12 -13 Board of Selectmen meeting at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the role of the Bylaw Committee. Paula Schena Office Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Phone: 781 - 942 -6643 Fax: 781 - 942 -9071 pschena(a)-ci. reading. ma. us www.readingma.gov Town Hall Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday - CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net/survey /sid /7c8844ebl decd098/ 5 ,e 2 Board, Committee or Commission: Date: Location: Address: Purpose: Requested By: Public Notice Meeting Posting Town of Reading - Town Clerk Rules Committee 2013 -02 -12 Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room 16 Lowell Street Time: 7:30 p.m. Joint Meeting With Bylaw Committee And Board Of Selectmen Paula Schena On Behalf Of Town Moderator Alan Foulds Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk's hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will no longer be accepted. Agenda Call to Order: 7:30 p.m. Old Business: Topics of Discussion: ♦ Open session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting ♦ Discuss Bylaw Committee Role Acceptance of Minutes: Adjourn: , j P� 3 This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page 11 7 I LEGAL NOTICE ' r-- -- ---- °-- O`� OFR�' F . y B39:fifCOFeO¢t` . TOWN OF READING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING + ' To the Inhabitants of the'- . Town of Reading: Please take notice that the: Board of Selectmen of the Town: of Reading will hold public- bear•;o ings on February 12, 2013 irk the Selectmen's Meeting koom,: . 16 Lowell -Street, Reading,;- Massachusetts on:. 8:00 p.m. Application for'; Waiver of Hours of OpeJatjon;. before 6:00 a.m. for Planet Fitness, 275 Salem Street; Reading Athletic Club, 1.• General Way; . ~ and Burbank YMCA, 36 Arthur B: , ' Lord Drive M es : Copies. of the proposed " ume6ts regarding these #opics are available in • the. :kTzl Manager's office, A 6- 6ov4I Street,. Reading, MA, rF4 W- Thurs from 7:30 a.m. p.m., .Tues from 7:30►.�tZ. -- 7:00 p.m. and are attachedfa the hearing notice on the Well — site 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 p.m. on February 12, 2013 -to townmanagerG ci.reading.ma.u: S By order of Peter 1. Hechenbieikner Town Managdr 216 S Fi LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF READING To the Inhabitants of the Town of Reading: • • Please take notice that the Board ..of Selectmen of the Town of Reading will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2013 at- 9:00 p.m. -in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 6 Lowell Street, Reading; assachusetts on an appli- ca 'on for Waiver of Hours of Op tion before 6:00. a.m.:. for anet Fitness at 275 , Salem treet. A co - the proposed.' document egarding this topic is available ' the Town Manag ae% offic 16. LAZVeII Street, Reading., A; M-W/ . Thurs from 7:30 A. .;.- 6:30;. p.m., Tues from 7: 7:00 p.m. and is.atta hed. to the hearing notice- ,tba- w.ebsite ; ; , -at www.readingma.gov. All. interested- parties rp invited to attend the . h pan , :or may submit their. Corp, - ments in writing .or- by em'a -li- prior to 6:00 p.m. on �anyary. 8, 2013 tb townmanager@ci.read ng,ma .US' ' 'By ordor (W af. Peter I.. Hechenbleikner Town Manager' �Z 12.31.12 7.7 Retail Sales 7.7.1 Hours of Operation No retail, commercial operation or place of business shall be open for the transaction of retail business between the �curs of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM. Tf.7.2 Exceptions This bylaw shall not apply to the retail or commercial operation of facilities operated by innholders and /or common victualers and /or taverns where a license has been duly issued for the operation of the same which otherwise restricts or describes the hours of operation of such facilities. This bylaw shall not prevent a cinema from concluding the showing of a movie that has commenced prior to 12:01 AM. 7.7.31nnholders For the purposes of this bylaw, facilities operated by innholders shall include, but not be limited to: an inn, hotel, motel, lodging house and public lodging house or any other similar establishment for which a license is required under M.G.L. Chapter 140; the term facilities operated by a common victualer shall include a restaurant and any other similar establishment which provides food at retail for strangers and travelers for which a common victualer's license is required under said Chapter; and the term "tavern" shall include an establishment where alcoholic beverages may be sold with or without food in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 138. 7.7.4 License to Permit Operation between Midnight and 6:00 AM If the Board of Selectmen determine that it is in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, or that public necessity or convenience would be served, the Board of Selectmen may grant, upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, a license under this bylaw to permit the operation of a retail or commercial establishment between the hours of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM or any portion thereof. However, a license shall not be issued unless the Board of Selectmen has made the following specific findings with respect to each license application: 7.7.4.1 Reasons for Night -time Operation That the operation of the retail or commercial establishment during the night -time hours will not cause unreasonable disruption or disturbance to, or otherwise adversely affect, the customary character of any adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood; (�7.4.2 Findings for Approval of Night -time Operation That operation of the retail or commercial establishment during the night -time hours is reasonably necessary to serve the public health, safety and welfare; or serve a public need or provide a public convenience which outweighs any increase in any of the following impacts on the adjacent or nearby residential neighborhood (or the character thereof): noise, lighting, vibration, traffic congestion or volume of pedestrian or vehicular retail customer traffic that might create a risk to pedestrian or vehicular safety, or other adverse public safety impact. The Board of Selectmen may adopt rules and regulations to govern the administration of the licensing process and in so doing may impose such terms and conditions upon such license as it may consider appropriate. 7.7.5 Hearing for Initial Approval The Board of Selectmen shall give public notice of the initial request whereby a retail or commercial operation or place of business seeks to be open for the transaction of retail business between the hours of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM or any portion thereof and shall hold a public hearing on the initial request within thirty (30) days of receipt of any such request. The Board may determine annually whether a public hearing will be required on an application to renew the annual approval of a business to be open between the hours of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM. 7.7.6 Enforcement In addition to any other means of enforcement, the provisions of this bylaw and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may be enforced by non - criminal disposition in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.8 of this bylaw, and M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 21 D. A SF3 Section 3.9 Waiver of Retail Sales before 6 a.m. Section 5.10 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Reading prohibits retail sales prior to 6:00 a.m. It also provides for a process by which the Board of Selectmen may consider allowing retail sales between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when the Board determines that permitting retail sales during those hours is in the interest of public health safety and welfare, or is in the interest of public necessity or public convenience. These regulations are adopted by the Board of Selectmen to provide guidance to the Board of Selectmen, applicants, and the public regarding how applications for waivers from the restriction on hours of retail sales will be handled. Each application will be dealt with on a. case by case basis. An initial application for a waiver or hours of retail sales prior to 6 a.m. shall require a public hearing noticed to all property owners within 300', and by publication in a local newspaper and/or publication on the Town's web site. Renewal of a waiver shall be required on an annual basis with each waiver expiring on December 31. The Board of Selectmen shall determine on a case by case basis whether a public hearing is required for each renewal. The Board of Selectmen may revoke approval upon receipt of complaints that the operation is taking place contrary to the approval granted by the Board. Revocation shall be made only after a public hearing, unless emergency circumstances require an administrative revocation pending hearing. The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the Board but are merely guidelines to the applicant: 1. Approval will be granted for businesses within a commercial or industrial zoning district only. 2. In general, approval shall be for the entire business. For example, if a business dispenses gasoline, sells coffee, and has a convenience store, all within the same business, then the approval shall be for all parts of the business. 3. The retail use for which approval of a change in retail hours is permitted will be the principal use on the property. 4. Written approval of the property owner will be required prior to the Board hearing an application for a license. This will need to be renewed annually. 5. The Board may require evidence that the change in permitted hours of retail operation will have minimal effect on the neighborhood adjacent to the site. 6. The applicant must show that adequate controls are in place to ensure public safety and follow food code sanitation protocols. 7. No waiver of the hours of retail sales will be considered for prior to 5 am Monday through Friday. No waivers shall be considered for Saturdays, Sundays, or State Designated legal holidays. 8. The Board may limit the use of outdoor speakers, drive - thru's, and/or restrict parking in certain areas in order to limit the impact of the waiver on neighboring properties. In order to address these issues, the Board may require a site plan from applicants, drawn to scale, and showing locations of these features and their relation to abutting residential buildings. 9. Prior to the issuance of a waiver on the hours of retail sales, the Board may request a review by the Health Division, Police Department, and the Building/Zoning Inspection Division and proof that all necessary approvals, permits, and other licenses needed to operate have been issued. 3-25 Board of Selectmen Policies (' -5 �"f 10. A waiver to allow retail uses prior to 6 a.m. is not a waiver of any other bylaw or regulation of the Town of Reading or other agency having jurisdiction. 11. Parking lot cleaning, and other maintenance operations (excluding emergency work), and deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 am. Rubbish collection and recycling shall not take place between 9:00 PM and 6:30 am. Adopted 6126107 A 3-26 Board of Selectmen Policies � r 93 95 Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Taylor Mandell < Taylor .Mandell @planetfitness.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:34 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Delios, Jean Subject: RE: Hearing Everyone — I profusely apologize for my absence. I somehow put it in my calendar for tonight at 9pm ?? I have no idea where I got that date and time from. After looking through my emails with Paula Schena I was indeed told the correct date I will be there Tuesday Feb 12 " at 8pm Jean — I am correct that we have a meeting tomorrow at 10am at the Reading site — correct? Thank you and again — I apologize for my absence Best regards Taylor Mandell is P € esis ent of Operationss North S,,'ore Fit R-Aanagennent, 1-L(: An independent franchise developer for Planet Fitness v) 603.43 ,3999 f 966. 31449 S:f 1 Taylor .Mandell @planetfitness.com .24 Heritage Awe— Unit 3, aatsrn ulth, NH. � ��; � www.planetfitness.com From: Hechenbleikner, Peter [ mailto: phechenbleikner @ci. reading. ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:11 AM To: ' taylor .mandell @planetfitness.com' Cc: Delios, Jean Subject: Hearing Taylor At your request the Board of Selectmen advertised a hearing on your application for a license to operate during hours other than 6 am to midnight. The hearing was scheduled for last evening, January 8, and nobody from Planet Fitness was present. The hearing was continued to 8:00 PM on Tuesday February 12. If nobody from Planet Fitness is present at that time I would expect that the Board of Selectmen would take no action on your application, and your request would therefore be denied.. Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Please note new Town Hall Hours effective .tune 7, 2010: s F� Schena, Paula om: Taylor Mandell < Taylor .Mandell @planetfitness.com> nt: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 1:32 PM o: Schena, Paula Cc: Taylor Mandell Subject: Planet Fitness request for special hours of operations Attachments: Landlord hours of opperation letter - Planet Fitness.pdf, Planet Fitness special hours of operation. pdf Paula Please see attached documents. One is a letter of approval from the landlord and the other is a letter from myself with a little explanation Feel free to contact me via email, my office number listed below or on my cell at 603- 817 -0380 Please let me know if you need anything else Taylor Mandell Vice President of Operations North Shore Fit Management, LLC An independent franchise developer for Planet Fitness (w) 603.436.3999 (f) 866.731.4981 ( Tavlor .Mandell @planetfitness.com 124 Heritage Ave. Unit 3, Portsmouth, NH. 03801 www.planetfitness.com A A Planet Fitness 275 Salem Street Reading, MA. 01867 Request for special hours of operation December 18, 2012 The Planet Fitness In Reading Is appearing before the Board, of Selectmen to requesting special hours of operation. We are seeking approval for the following hours of operation Monday —Thursday: Sam —10pm Friday: Sam — 9pm Saturday — Sunday: 7am — 7pm We are requesting permission to open at 5am Monday through Friday due to the large number of gym. members (notJust Planet Fitness members) that can only work out before they start their work day. There is a large majority of that prefer to work out before to hours of 6am. The then shower at J ty people le p y the facility before starting their workday. Not allowing the facility to open before 6am would prevent a number of potential members from being able to sign up at our new location. The Reading Athletic Club located at 1 General Way Reading, MA 01867 is approximately 1.3 miles from our location and opens Monday through Friday at 5am. We are simply asking for the same allowances granted to other local businesses. Thank you for your consideration in this matter it Mandell President of Operations Ln '5rL3 (W AVIVA D. BUDD 215 OcF-AN DRIVE WEST STAmr -oRD, CT 06902 TFL: (203),36.3-0,535 " FAx: (203),348-6311 December 13, 2012 Town of Reading 16 Lowell St Reading, MA To Whom it may concern: Reading Development Co II LLP the owner of 275 Salem St. Reading, MA is aware that Planet Fitness in Reading is appearing before the Board of Selectmen to requesting special hours of operation as follows: Monday —Thursday: 5am —10pm Friday: Sam — 9pm Saturday — Sunday: 7am — 7pm 'I he undersigned supports such requests. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Reading Development Co TI LLP By �liL Aviva D. 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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 Dci. reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http: / /readingma- survey. virtualtownhal I. net /survey /sid /l 9ab55aedO8fbc96/ From: Julie McCarthy jmailtoJulie mccarthy5 @yahoo.com1 Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:25 PM To: Town Manager Cc: Lori Haverty Subject: RAC- bylaw Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner, In response to your letter in reference to Section 7.7 of the Reading General Bylaw restricting the hours of business in Reading to the hours between 6:00am and midnight, Reading Athletic Club would like to continue to open at the hours we have been for the past 12 years and for you to schedule the public hearing before the Board of Selectmen as you stated in your letter. I have spoken to the President and shareholders of Reading Athletic Club. We believed that a permit was issued prior to the opening of the business and was handled by our previous partner. To the best of my knowledge, our hours of operation have always been scheduled to open at 5:00am Monday thru Friday. We have a large number of patrons who use the facility prior to 6:00am due to convenience in regards to work schedules, train schedules, school schedules, etc. Many of these individuals are our own town employees, such as DPW, teachers, police /fire and rescue to name a few. In addition, we offer 14 very busy classes during that time frame. Failure for us to continue to provide access to Reading Athletic Club during these hours will be detrimental to our business causing us the loss of many members and an inconvienece to those members. In reference to Section 7.7.4.2 Findings for Approval of Night -time Operation we do feel as though we are providing a public convenience and to the best of our knowledge we have not had complaints from nearby residential neighborhoods in regards to noise, lighting, vibration, traffic congestion or volume of pedestrian or vehicular retail customer traffic within the past 12 years. 1 4�< pl I will be out of the country January 24 and returning January 30, so I would request that the meeting not be held during that time frame. 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i ry r p^ T !� s (mow (4j xkx , u,. 93 95 the FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT- FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SWAL RESPONSIBILITY January 25, 2013 Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner Reading Town Manager Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Peter: On behalf of the Burbank YMCA, located at 36 Arthur B. Lord Drive, I respectfully request a hearing in front of the Board of Selectmen to request the ability to open a business prior to 6 a. m. The Burbank YMCA opens at 5:00 am with fitness and aquatic programs starting as early at 5:30 a.m. We would like to continue with these vital programs that serve our membership and community. Thank you, Irene Collins Executive Director Burbank YMCA S FZz TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE JR HIGH SCHOOL 89 BIRCH MEADOW DR READING, MA 01867 GREATER BOSTON YMCA 321 HUNTINGTON AVE BOSTON, MA 02115 POLK KENNETH L CAROL ANN POLK 144 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 FORESMAN LEE G JR ETAL TTEES THE 134 FOREST ST REALTY TRUST 134 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 PENDERGAST ROGER SUSAN A WHITE 106 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 MCGLATHERY DOUGLAS G MCGLATHERY KATHLEEN L 104 FOREST STREET READING, MA 01867 HOYT RUSSELL S 137 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING ARTHUR W. COOLIDGE JR HIGH SCHOOL 89 BIRCH MEADOW DR READING, MA 01867 LYNCH TIMOTHY M CHRISTINE M LYNCH 152 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 POLK KENNETH L CAROL ANN POLK 144 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 FINN THOMAS M LOUISE M HICKEY 126 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 PENDERGAST ROGER SUSAN A WHITE 106 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 RYAN DAVID K LAURA A RYAN 100 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 MCGRAIL PHILIP M LINDA W MCGRAIL 131 FOREST STREET READING, MA 01867 Y---N c- "-r TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING PARK 16 LOWELL ST READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING BIRCH MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27 ARTHUR B LORD DR READING, MA 01867 GREATER BOSTON YMCA 321 HUNTINGTON AVE BOSTON, MA 02115 HOYT LEONARD P ETAL (LE) LYNDA J DEANGELO ETAL TRUSTEES 150 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 DI PIETRO GILBERT A ELAINE DI PIETRO 140 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 FINN THOMAS M LOUISE M HICKEY 126 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 MCGLATHERY DOUGLAS G MCGLATHERY KATHLEEN L 104 FOREST STREET READING, MA 01867 SERRENTINO MICHAEL JOYCE T SERRENTINO 7 COLBURN ROAD READING, MA 01867 MCGRAIL PHILIP M LINDA W MCGRAIL 131 FOREST STREET READING, MA 01867 2?J SCOUTEN AGNES L SCOUTEN AGNES L SUNBURY IRENE A 125 FOREST ST 125 FOREST ST 115 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 TAKACH ROBERT M TAKACH PATRICIA H 111 FOREST STREET READING, MA 01867 BETHUNE QUENTIN A 145 HAMPSHIRE RD METHUEN, MA 01844 LEBOVIDGE JASON S JENNIFER S LEBOVIDGE 107 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 BETHUNE QUENTIN A 145 HAMPSHIRE RD METHUEN, MA 01844 LEBOVIDGE JASON S JENNIFER S LEBOVIDGE 107 FOREST ST READING, MA 01867 ri LEGAL NOTICE ' r....._._....._O� OF$ q' c sJ9'INCOR4�¢T TOWN OF READING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING a" ` To the Inhabitants of th'e'- . Town of Reading: Please take notice that the; Board of Selectmen of the, Town; of Reading will hold publichear-> ings on February 12, 2013 in: the Selectmen's Meeting E1o6m,: 16 Lowell Street, Reading,;' Massachusetts on:. 8:00 p.m. Application for'; Wai r of Hours of Opelat' before ,00 a.m. for Planet tness, Salem Street; Readi _ etic Club, 1 General Way and ` B ank YMCA, 36 ur. B: Lor Drive , 8:30 p.m. Review /Approve: Sturges Park Master Plan Copies of the proposed -doc- -uments regarding these topics are available in - the. 11741 Manager's office, .16•L -owell Street,. Reading, MA, 1441- Thurs from 7:30 a.m. p.m., .Tues from 7:30..- 7:00 p.m. and are attached fn the hearing notice on the well- • site at www.readingma.gov All interested parties. ar=e. invited to attend the hearing, or may submit their comments rci writing or by email prior to 6:00 p,m. on February 12, 2013 -to townmanager9d.reading.max s By order of Peter I. Hechenblelkner Town Manager 2/6 ' Nil It !molwi Mission of Sturges Park Planning Committee GOALS OF THE COMMITTEE • Solicit community and Town input about the current usage and future conditions of Sturges Park • Develop a Master Plan of improvements • Present the Master Plan to the community and to Town boards w r� ■ I • /1 1 • 1 • A Existing Conditions - Photos Rpm -V. - 11 I'll g M *7 ,�N, 1. Raised ice - hockey surface (plus one foot) 2. Added water retainage area 3. New 5,000 SF playground 4. New tennis court S. New basketball half -court 6. Reorganized detention area 7. Clearing w /small bridge over creek 8. Path 8 -foot wide along creek 9. Water flow improvements & monitoring Impacts of changes to the Park •Reduce pervious surface (in paved courts) • Address stagnant water issues in the hockey rectangle for a better all -year use of the area • Better drain the hockey areas (rectangle and triangle) •Improve the appearance and quality of materials is Modernize the playground with safety in mind • Promote a "Friends of Sturges Park" initiative to help maintain the clear flow of the creek • Increase play will result in the need for increased parking Jr . «_' ROBERTS JEFFREY MICCIO VINCENT F VARNEY BRIAN J DONA ROBERTS BRENDA M MICCIO KATHERINE T VARNEY 151 PINE RIDGE RD 7 PINE RIDGE CIR 15 PINE RIDGE CIR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 EVERSON JEFFREY H THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONF DANCHISE ROGER A EVERSON CAROL 0 ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH -DAY ADV CURTIS ALYCE E 21 PINE RIDGE CIRCLE 34 SAWYER ST 22 PINE RIDGE CIR READING, MA 01867 SOUTH LANCASTER, MA 01561 READING, MA 01867 BOGOSIAN JOHN P MAGGELET CAROL ANN CALIGIURI LOUIS M JENNIFER K BOGOSIAN 10 PINE RIDGE CIR MAUREEN G CALIGIURI 16 PINE RIDGE CIR READING, MA 01867 159 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 REMONDI STEPHEN A REMONDI STEPHEN A COLLINS PETER R C/O MARK E RICHARDS C/O MARK E RICHARDS VERONICA COLLINS 165 PINE RIDGE RD 165 PINE RIDGE RD 171 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 JOHNSON CHERYL A ABRAHAM RICHARD A DONNELLAN JOHN J 177 PINE RIDGE RD DIANE M ABRAHAM NANCY R DONNELLAN READING, MA 01867 186 SOUTH ST 178 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CRONIN JAMES J BENEVIDES JOAN TRUSTEE HRUBI ROSEMARIE ROSEMARY M CRONIN JB REALTY TRUST 9 GLEASON ROAD 170 SOUTH ST 164 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 JENKS JOHN B HICKEY ROBERT P ABDEEN JUDITH C PAMELA M JENKS MARIE F HICKEY 27 GLEASON RD 15 GLEASON RD 21 GLEASON RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 FAGGIANO FRANK A WALSH DAVID J WATSON JOHN J EILEEN P FAGGIANO KELLIE A WALSH ALICE M WATSON ETAL 33 GLEASON RD 217 WALNUT ST 155 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 SORACCO MICHAEL G DUBE PHILIP A FOXON THOMAS P HEATHER C SORACCO 236 WALNUT ST WENDY A FOXON 235 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 230 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WEBB MICHAEL J WISE THOMAS F ETAL TRUSTEES MACHNIK EDWARD J LEE ANNE R WEBB THE WISE LIVING TRUST C/O GARY M JUFFRE 224 WALNUT ST 181 SOUTH ST 189 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 • 'I LEACH STEPHEN M AIRHART RAYMOND V AIRHART RAYMOND V TRACY LEACH 246 WALNUT ST 246 WALNUT ST 197 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DOLBEN ANDREW K DOLBEN ANDREW K DOLBEN ANDREW K DOLBEN MARY C DOLBEN MARY C MARY C DOLBEN 213 SOUTH STREET 213 SOUTH STREET 213 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 SAFINA NICHOLAS J RASETTA GREGORY F GILL ALAN KAREN J SAFINA 225 SOUTH ST 6 HEATHER DRIVE 221 SOUTH STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 HOWLAND RONALD N HANIFAN FREDERICK J DOWNING STEPHEN HOWLAND ELLEN J HANIFAN MAUREEN KELLY MAIANNE MCLAUGHLIN DOWNING 136 WALNUT STREET 21 HEATHER DR 13 HEATHER DR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 TOWN OF READING TOWN OF READING BULLOCK WALLIS PARK DEPT. PARK DEPT. SAMANTHA BULLOCK ETAL 16 LOWELL ST 16 LOWELL ST 185 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 BULLOCK WALLIS DIESELMAN KENNETH HIGGINS RAYMOND B SAMANTHA BULLOCK ETAL NANCY DIESELMAN MARY ANN HIGGINS 185 WALNUT ST 181 WALNUT ST 175 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 FULLER JOANNE WILLIAMSON JOSEPH D HOWARD EDWARD L 169 WALNUT ST DIANE F WILLIAMSON ANDREA PASQUARIELLO READING, MA 01867 163 WALNUT ST 155 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MALONE DOUGLAS E REIN THEODORE CARPENTER MICHAEL G STEPHANIE L HORHOTA LENNY NADJA REIN ELIZABETH 1 MANSFIELD 149 WALNUT ST 178 WALNUT ST 174 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 SWEENEY PAUL J FITZPATRICK DAVID T FLEMING DANIEL F DONNA L SWEENEY GRACE C FITZPATRICK MARGARET A FLEMING 168 WALNUT ST 162 WALNUT ST 156 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 VIANI HROMADKA STEPHANIE A PLOTKIN RONALD J AYER BRUCE A JAMES B HROMADKA CAROL L PLOTKIN ROBBIN L N AYER 152 WALNUT ST 17 CURTIS ST 238 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 AYER BRUCE A DILLON KEVIN LALICATA ANTHONY A JR ROBBIN L N AYER LAURA DILLON JENEPHER B LALICATA 238 SOUTH ST 250 SOUTH ST 252 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MARTINELLE DAVID M O'SULLIVAN KIERAN MALSTROM SCOTT E. BIRGIT MARTINELLE DONNA O'SULLIVAN 148 WALNUT ST 25 CURTIS ST 31 CURTIS ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 BERG BARRY ALAN STRATTON DEBRA K CAREY JANET F DEBORAH ANN BERG GARY R STRATTON 121 PINE RIDGE RD 13 CURTIS ST 113 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 VLACHOS MICHAEL E WILCOX JAMES A BAGLIONE WILMA L (L.E.) C/O PATRICIA A MARCUS VLACHOS KATHLEEN WILCOX JULIE NA BAGLIONE 123 PINE RIDGE RD 127 PINE RIDGE RD 133 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 LUCEY PATRICIA J TRUSTEE SACHETTA VALERIE A SCOTT THANE D 139 PINE RIDGE RD TRUST PAUL SACHETTA 26 ALDEN CIR 139 PINE RIDGE RD 141 PINE RIDGE ROAD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 SCHWARTZ ANDREW D SORRENTINO ROBERT ETAL TRS HOLMES ROBERT A SUSAN M SCHWARTZ SORRENTINO ALDEN COTTAGE RLTY NANCY E HOLMES 24 ALDEN CIR 16 ALDEN CIR 123 GLEASON RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 STRATTON DEBRA K MARSHALL JOHN R PARSHLEY CHARLES 0 GARY R STRATTON DOLORES L MARSHALL 7 ALDEN CIR 113 PINE RIDGE RD 8 ALDEN CIR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WILSON DAVID T ERWIN KRISTINE M HAMEL LISA SUZANNE E WILSON 23 ALDEN CIRCLE 25 HEMLOCK RD 15 ALDEN CIR READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MCGONAGLE LESLIE R PRESCOTT KEVIN D NAKHOUL ZAKI 140 PINE RIDGE RD CASSANDRA L PRESCOTT JOYCE A NAKHOUL READING, MA 01867 134 PINE RIDGE RD 130 PINE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DICICCO MICHAEL J CROWLEY DAVID W WATTS JAMES H DICICCO ANN M ELIZABETH A CROWLEY MARY KAY WATTS 124 PINE RIDGE ROAD 118 PINE RIDGE RD 21 HEMLOCK RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 JADUL JEFFREY P ADAMS NEIL J (LE) HEINSTROM WAYNE C ETAL TRS KRISTEN M JADUL KATHRYN D ADAMS (LE) WALNUT STREET REALTY TRUST 112 PINE RIDGE RD 139 WALNUT ST 147 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 HEINSTROM WAYNE C ETAL TRS HEINSTROM WAYNE C CASHINS ROBERT F WALNUT STREET REALTY TRUST DONNA M NEINSTROM MARY P CASHINS 147 WALNUT ST 147 WALNUT STREET 12 ASH HILL ROAD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CLOVER JOSEPH F JENNEY RICHARD F WALKER MARK J LAURA S CLOVER NANCY C JENNEY KIM A WALKER 18 ASH HILL RD 24 ASH HILL RD 34 ASH HILL RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 WALKER MARK J WILDER CHARLES F ROY ROBERT L TRUSTEE KIM A WALKER MARTHA A WILDER ROY REALTY TRUST 34 ASH HILL RD 38 ASH HILL RD 42 HEMLOCK RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 VALENTINO DAVID A HARTY FRANCES A SWANSON ARVID D JULIE A VALENTINO ROBERT HARTY RITA SWANSON 36 HEMLOCK RD 28 HEMLOCK ROAD 31 HEMLOCK RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 LOPICCOLO JOSEPH P HENNESSY MARK C BLAIS EVERETT T JR TRUSTEE JULIE LOPICCOLO MAUREEN A HENNESSY EVERETT T BLAIS JR ESTATE PLANNING 35 HEMLOCK ROAD 41 HEMLOCK ROAD 47 HEMLOCK RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DIFIORE WILLIAM J MCELHINEY WILLIAM B II GEIGER ROBERT SHARON R DIFIORE JANET M MCELHINEY SHEILA M GEIGER 133 WALNUT ST 140 WALNUT ST 124 WALNUT STREET READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 BISHOP SARAH N LYONS JAMES A COLOZZI BRIAN G NATHAN F BISHOP PATRICE M LYONS SUSAN R COLOZZI 6 CURTIS ST 3 BALSAM RD 31 ASH HILL RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 DELANEY JOHN F SILVA ROBERT DOYLE MATTHEW E EUNICE F DELANEY SILVA JUDITH A AUDREY V DOYLE 8 BALSAM RD 45 ASH HILL RD 42 ASH HILL RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 CALLAHAN EDWARD J III PRESHO CHARLES A JR EGGIMAN BETH HALL ERIN M CALLAHAN LORI A PRESHO 26 HEMLOCK RD 48 ASH HILL RD 16 HEMLOCK RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 FOXON T MARK MCARDLE ROBERT J DOROTHY L FOXON MARLENE E MCARDLE 23 ASH HILL RD 11 MAPLE RIDGE RD READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 MEADE JOHN F GRAMZOW WILLIAM F III BARBARA A MEADE JENNIFER A GRAMZOW 11 ASH HILL RD 119 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 LEACH STEPHEN M LEACH STEPHEN M TRACY LEACH TRACY LEACH 197 SOUTH ST 197 SOUTH ST READING, MA 01867 READING, MA 01867 LATTANZI PETER P COREY A CUMMINGS 15 ASH HILL RD READING, MA 01867 MURPHY SEAN P DEBRA D MURPHY 113 WALNUT ST READING, MA 01867 Art. # Article Description I I Election 1JKAVT 2U13 Annual 'Town Meeting Monday April 22, 2013 WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 02/06/2013 Sponsor Mover/ Comment Moderator Notes 2 Reports Board of Selectmen 3 Instructions Board of Selectmen • 4 Amend the Capital Improvement Board of Selectmen • LeLacheur Pro am FY 2013 -FY 2022 5 Appropriate funds to the Sick Leave Board of Selectmen • Buyback Stabilization Fund 6 Amend the FY 2013 Budget IFINCOM ILeLacheur 7 Approve Payment of Prior Year's Board of Selectmen • Angstrom Bills 8 Approve FY 2014 — 2023 Capital Board of Selectmen • LeLacheur Improvements program 9 Approve Revolving Funds Board of Selectmen • 10 Dispose of surplus tangible properties I Board of Selectmen • 11 Adopt FY 2014 Budget FINCOM • 12 Fund OPEB Trust Board of Selectmen • 13 1 Authorize Chapter 90 Expenditures I Board of Selectmen 14 Authorize debt - Lewis Street, Board of Selectmen • Howard Street (West to County Road), and Charles Street (Main to Harrison) sewer improvements 15 lAuthorize debt — water distribution I Board of Selectmen • 2/6/2013 1 Ss` 1JKAY T M13 Annual 'Town Meeting Monday April 22, 2013 WARRANT OUTLINE REVISED 02/06/2013 16 Accept Easement for on- street parking Board of Selectmen • — Pierce Street 17 Accept Drainage Easement — Victoria Board of Selectmen • Avenue 18 Authorize sale of land — Causeway Board of Selectmen • Road 19 Accept streets and Board of Selectmen • Assess betterments — Roma Lane, Pond View Drive, Corey Lane, Zachary Lane; 20 Adjust property boundaries — Birch Board of Selectmen • Meadow and School Committee 21 Approve Affordable Housing Trust Board of Selectmen Fund Allocation Plan 22 Amend Reading General Bylaw Board of Health • section 1.8 to make Board of Health regulations and Rubbish Bylaw subject to 1.8 — non criminal disposition 23 Amend Reading General Bylaw Board of Selectmen section 8.8 - Animal Control Bylaw 24 Approve revised Zoning Map CPDC • 25 Amend Reading General Bylaw Board of Selectmen Section ' 5.4 - Fingerprint Based Criminal History checks for individuals applying for various munici all - issued licenses 26 Repeal section 6.2.2 in and 6.2.6.3.1 Board of Selectmen • of Zoning Bylaw — off premises signs 27 Remove Town Meeting members Board of Selectmen • pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Reading Home Rule Charter 2/6/2013 2 5,3 Z Town of Reading Mission The Town of Reading strives for excellence in all its services — from education to government — and seeks to enhance and enrich the social, intellectual, and leisure life of the community. Municipal Government In support of the Town of Reading Mission, Reading Municipal Government will: • help residents identify with their community by supporting volunteerism and civic engagement, • create opportunities for public discourse about community issues and encourage citizen participation in planning and decision - making • commit itself to community- responsive services that incorporate best practices and a strong orientation to customer service • support open and transparent government with convenient avenues for communication and access • enhance the integrity and livability of its many fine neighborhoods by supporting community initiatives for preservation and improvements • uphold the character of Reading by actively encouraging efforts to document and preserve the history of the community, its historic buildings and areas, and prized open spaces. • embrace diversity by striving to provide varied housing choices and diversifying the municipal workforce by recruiting, hiring, and promoting persons of all backgrounds and races • enhance the social, civic, and intellectual life of residents by offering a broad range of services and programs 552 Values The municipal government of the Town of Reading will be guided by the following values: Integrity and Transparency • Reading municipal government and its employees and officials will be guided by the highest standards of ethics and integrity. • Municipal business will be conducted in an open manner with opportunities for public discussion and input into decisions. • The community will be kept informed with open communication. • All official business will be conducted in a civil, professional, and mutually respectful manner. Excellence • Excellence will be the standard for all municipal services, with continuous review and evaluation of best practices, incorporating new methods and technologies, striving for efficiency and cost effectiveness. • Reading municipal government will make decisions based on careful planning consistent with town -wide goals. Diversity • Municipal government will encourage diversity and respect for differences in the conduct of its business and in recruiting and hiring personnel and in providing enrichment opportunities for the community. Community The following are values that the community holds in high regards: • Social, Environmental, and Financial Sustainability • Tolerance, Civility and Cultural Diversity • Volunteerism and Civic Engagement • Historic Preservation and Open Space • Recreational, Cultural, and Educational Opportunities 5 -53 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Human Resources/Personnel The human capital of the community is the major resource that is necessary to achieve the provision of services to the community. This human capital includes employees, officials, members of Boards, Committees and Commissions, and the human capital of the community as a whole. Human capital is to be supported and respected by the Town. 1. Provide for a smooth transition to a new Town Manager replacing the current Town Manager who is retiring effective 6 -1 -13 2. Work with the Board of Selectmen to determine whether or not to continue B /C /C ChairNice Chair training. 3. Begin the process of negotiating successor Collective Bargaining Agreements with all Unions for dates effective July 1, 2014 2/6/2013 SILI 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Finance Reading will continue to evaluate revenue sources, cost reduction, regionalization of services, other methods of providing services, and level of services with the goal of maintaining long term fiscal stability of the community while providing a level of service that the community can sustain. 4. Apply for outside resources funding to support operating and capital or other one time expenses. 5. Implement to a conclusion the following actions which received approval from Town Meeting, the proceeds from which will then be placed in the Sale of Real Estate to be used for Capital Improvements, debt service, or unfunded pension liability.. a. Sale of land — Pearl Street b. Sale of land — Lothrop Road c. Use /sale of Oakland Road 6. As opportunities arises, implement the following potential revenue raising activities: d. Additional cell sites e. Advei4ising via billboards 7. Seek FINCOM approval of a staff developed OPEB funding mechanism including ongoing funding of this liability at a level that the community can afford. 2/6/2013 2 SAS 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Asset Management Reading will strive to maintain and improve the current and desired capital assets of the community through long term capital planning in a fiscally prudent manner. Where resources for major projects are not available within available resources, and grants and outside resources are also not adequate to cover the cost of the project, the community may be asked to support such improvements through additional temporary taxes. 8. Continue established efforts to implement high priority municipal building projects: a. Cemetery Garage b. Library — implement project c. DPW site including improved vehicle maintenance layout, operational improvements, and aesthetics enhancements d. Killam School project to include HC access, fire protection, energy, and administrative space. e. Full Day Kindergarten project f. Downtown Streetscape Phase 2 9 Begin the first phase of implementation of the Water Distribution Master Plan Work with the MWRA on a. The implementation of the redundant water supply project b. Enhancing/maintaining water quality c. Water storage 10. As part of the community's focus on substance abuse prevention, evaluate the need for and viability of a youth center probably focused on Middle School youth 11. Develop and evaluate schematic designs for the Birch Meadow pavilion, including a mix of storage, food service, restrooms, and picnicking. Include a management plan for each of the elements. Develop a cost estimate. 12. Continue to work towards funding for the West Street project. 13. Implement the design and construction of a downtown bandstand. 3 .5':5 (° 2/6/2013 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Health and Safety Reading will continue to focus on strong public health and public safety services with a goal of making the community one of the healthiest and safest communities in suburban Boston. 14. Complete or abandon efforts to regionalize of Public Safety Dispatch. 15. Focus Public Health, School, Substance Abuse, and other resources on a Healthy Community model with an initial focus on obesity prevention as one of the major health crises facing our country. Find ways to encourage walking, cycling, and other activities. These efforts may involve many departments, with efforts led by the Health Division. 2/6/2013 5::�? 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Community Development / Sustainability Reading has worked to maintain the character of the community, while making planned and deliberate improvements to the Town. Major efforts have been led by the Board of Selectmen, the CPDC, the Economic Development Committee, and the Climate Protection Committee. 16. Continue progress towards meeting and maintaining the level of 10% of housing units (as re- defined by the 2010 federal census) as affordable. This goal may be met through development of the a. Mawn property b. Peter Sanborn Place expansion, c. Additional units in downtown as feasible, including expansion o fthe 40R zoning to the remainder of the area in downtown zoned for Business B. d. Additional opportunities for partnering with property owners for LIP projects as appropriate — North Main Street site 17. Implement high priority parking and alternative transportation recommendations for Parking, Traffic, and Transportation improvements: e. sharing of private parking spaces pursuant to the new bylaw; f. identify opportunities to expand parking supply; g. bike routes throughout town 18. Determine a funding source and develop a bicycle /pedestrian plan 19. Work to determine the optimal future of the USPO site, now that the Postal Service has determined to move all but the retail elements of the operation out of the community. 20. Continue sign enforcement efforts within recent constraints as determined by Town Counsel, with a goal to bring all non - conforming signs into compliance 21. Focus on enforcement of new Property Maintenance bylaw 22. Implement new gateway signage — South Main Street (paid for by Reading Woods mitigation) 23. Develop an action plan for re -use and /or redevelopment of the properties behind the RMLD in the area bounded by Ash Street, the RR tracks, and Pond View Drive 24. Continue to work with Town, School, Facilities, and Light Departments to meet Sustainability goals for CO reduction, anti- idling, PV solar collectors on municipal property, etc. . 25. Evaluate the creation of a Master Plan for public shade trees in the community to include policies and criteria on priorities for removal and replacement, a shade tree inventory, and other elements. 5 2/6/2013 ,519 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Services Reading will continue to provide municipal services in as cost effective, efficient, and customer service friendly manner as possible. Where reasonable a self service element to Town services will be available for those who choose to use it. 26. Train employees and volunteers on the customer service policy; continue to measure customer satisfaction; identify and recommend changes to regulations that do not meet customer service goals, or that will make them easier for customers to understand and use. 27. In the Library, (1) review policies and procedures pertaining to public service and identify areas for improvements. (2) continue staff training in communication skills and provide communication tools for staff to use in diverse situations; (3) apply for LSTA Customer Service grant to overcome the "digital divide" by training all staff to offer basic skills instructions when appropriate for public use of digital devices and emerging technologies. (4) Identify learning opportunities and resources and develop staff skills to create a marketing / communications plan that will raise library's visibility, especially among people who don't currently use the library on a regular basis, and during a time of lower visibility in a temporary location. 28. Consider participating in a local version of the National Customer Service Survey, with the anticipation that the community participate on an every other year basis to measure Reading's customer needs, and to measure Reading's Customer Service satisfaction compared to other peer communities nationally. 29. Improve the Town web site, providing expanded electronic customer interaction with the Town,. 2/7/2013 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Operations Reading will continue to provide as full a range of municipal services that meet community needs and desires as resources allow. 30. Fully implement permits and licensing system, including customer self service 31. Apply for funding from the Community Innovation Challenge Grant and /or other sources to enhance community services. 32. Expand regional services as appropriate • Veterans Services 32. Expand the Records Management efforts including providing records to the public via the web site. 33. Conduct technology training for staff 34. Continue the CPM 101 (Comprehensive Performance Measurement) program for another cycle in FY 2014, and then evaluate continued participation considering usefulness of information and effort required. .5::51 ID 7 2/6/2013 2013 Town Manager's Goals and Action Plan Town of Reading MA Governance, Regulation, and Policy Development Reading will continue to address major emerging issues through development, modification, improvement, and simplification of bylaws, regulations, and Selectmen's policies. As a general rule, the fewer and simpler the regulations the better. Additionally, Selectmen's policies may be used to memorialize current and proposed administrative practices to provide an historical record and direction for the community in the future. 35. Develop funding and a work plan for comprehensive review and revision of the Zoning Bylaw. 36. Establish a policy on naming of facilities and sites in the community. 37. Establish a communications policy for the town. Include policies on the use of social media as part of the Town's efforts to communicate with its residents and others. 38. Complete the review and re -write of the Traffic Rules and Regulations. 8 2/6/2013 Board of Selectmen Meeting December 18, 2012 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Charlie Adams. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments - John Arena noted that a resident near Memorial Park wants to know when the lights will be on. The Town Manager indicated that the lights were eliminated due to the cost when we did the project, but we do have a plan for lights there. The cost is approximately $25,000. John Arena noted that the drainage on Orange Street from Harrison Street was not sufficient during the latest heavy storm. Also, the motion last week on Birch Meadow Drive and Oakland Road did not include a stop sign and he feels it should be a three way stop due to poor sightlines. The Town Manager indicated he will have Engineering look at it this winter for action in the future. James Bonazoli noted that he missed last week's Selectmen's meeting because he attended the Sturgis Park meeting. The biggest issue is to bring up the land for the hockey rink. The Town Manager Screening Committee met for the first time last week. He also offered prayers to those in Sandy Hook and noted that we here in Reading will continue to work hard with Police so our kids won't be fearful. Ben Tafoya indicated that he spoke with our Police Chief and expressed thanks for all that the Town employees do. Richard Schubert noted that it has been an honor to serve as a Selectmen but he will not be running for re- election. Stephen Goldy noted that he received a call from Peter Kramer at Wilson and Pleasant Streets and he is concerned that the Town is not doing enough regarding drainage. Chairman Goldy noted that he spoke with the Town Manager and Public Works and he is assured that enough is being done and the drainage issue will be resolved in the spring. Stephen Goldy also noted that with his new job he cannot give 100% to the residents and his family so he will not be running for re- election. Town Manager's Report - The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ♦ Volunteers are needed for the Bylaw Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals. l06-, k Board of Selectmen Minutes — December 18, 2012 — page 2 ♦ Holiday hours at Town Hall Community Services ♦ Future of the Post Office. ♦ Preliminary application for 40 b or LIP program on north Main Street has been received and is being reviewed by staff with an intention to get a report to the Board of Selectmen after the first of the year. ♦ Mawn (M.F. Charles) interior demolition permit has been issued. Known tenants are Orange Leaf frozen yoghurt, and Bunratty's Tavern. ♦ Planet Fitness approved for former Registry location. ♦ Perfecto's is revising their plan and applying to the Conservation Commission for the amended plan. Finance ♦ FY 2014 budget process has started. ♦ Governor's 9c reductions in FY 2013 budget. Public Safety ♦ Remedial work at the main Fire HQ building has been done to reinforce the floor. Public Works • Mineral Street Bridge — moving utility poles out of sidewalk. • East Haven Street - lighting remains to be completed. • Crosswalk repair. Poet's Corner - 65% of the sub -drain has been installed. Sewer replacement has begun. Paving in the spring. Compost Center will be open January 19 for Christmas trees and left over leaves etc. Upcoming events: vents: ♦ Martin Luther King Celebration — January 21, 2013. ♦ Special Town Meeting — January 28, 2013. Discussion /Action Items Review Sign Enforcement — The Town Manager noted that in the early 90's the Town approved sign bylaws to amortize changes. There was push back from some property owners who had signs constructed prior to 1992 and there are other signs installed in the last six years that are also not in conformance. Town Counsel Gary Brackett noted the Bylaw was adopted in 1993 and that there has been court cases in other towns. He reviewed the Town's inventory of sign violations and indicated that none of the property owners have appealed to the ZBA within three days so they are no longer protected. The Bylaw was approved by the Attorney General but it can be challenged in court. The property owner must prove nonconformance use and that the property has not been abandoned. The statute of limitations with a building Board of Selectmen Minutes — December 18, 2012 — page 3 permit is 6 years and 10 years without a building permit. Jean Delios has done further outreach. If new orders are issued then the Town can seek an injunction or issue a ticket. The Town Manager noted that the Town will stay on top of sign enforcement and we have had two successes in getting old poles taken down. Approve Housing Plan — Town Planner Jean Delios, Staff Planner Jessie Wilson, and consultant Bob Mitchell were present. Bob Mitchell noted that a community survey was done. The last plan was adopted in 2006 and expired in 2011. The new plan meets new requirements. Reading has active adapting districts. Once the Town reaches the 10% goal then we will be exempt from unfriendly 40B proposals. The Selectmen need to approve the plan before it is sent to the state. Mr. Mitchell noted that the plan must include the requirements of a needs assessment, affordable housing goals, and numerical goals. The implementation strategies include looking at zoning and analyzing municipal properties that may be characteristic of housing and regional collaborations. A matrix is also included listing the strategy, who's responsible, and the timeline. Ben Tafoya noted that the plan doesn't seem to mention what we have done. He noted that the items that we have done should at least be bulleted. He feels there should be a category of what this Town has done. Town Planner Jean Delios noted that all of that information is in there and you just have to dig for it because they had to use the template that the State requires. The Town Manager suggested adding what we have accomplished as part of the transmittal letter. Bob Mitchell noted that the State wants the plan to be forward looking. John Arena suggested doing a historical format that Ben Tafoya talked about because you need the history in order to move forward. Ben Tafoya noted that the Town took money from the Affordable Housing Trust fund and there was an increase in rental percentage. Selectman Tafoya noted that he is proud of what the Town has done and doesn't want it in 8 point type on pages 56 and 57 of the plan. CPDC member Charlie Adams noted that CPDC has recommended the plan and it does not need to come back to them. Mr. Adams did note that housing units are being lost and those property owners should be identified. That would be a job for the regional person to help facilitate. Richard Schubert noted that the page 43 pipeline is misspelled. The Town Manager noted that changes will be made and brought back to the Board in January. La,:3 Board of Selectmen Minutes — December 18, 2012 — page 4 Ben Tafoya requested that a Selectmen's Policy be developed on the issue and to tie the Affordable Housing Trust Fund yearly review to it. Approve Draft Open Space and Recreation Plan — GIS Coordinator Kim Honetschlager and Recreation Administrator John Feudo were present. The Town Manager noted that the Open Space plan is required if we want state funds. It should be updated every five years. Kim Honetschlager noted that a survey was done asking what was most needed and the results included bike trails and lanes; hiking; pools; playgrounds; picnic areas, and athletic fields. Conservation land needs to be managed and a dog management policy is needed. The Town does not have a mechanism to respond quickly when funds are needed. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides a mechanism. Ms. Honetschlager noted that the southern part of town is underserved. The Town Manager noted that the Town is stretched in maintaining what we already have and couldn't support pocket parks. The Town had two community gardens but there was no interest. Johnson Woods and Pulte are in the southern part of Town and offer open space. Sturgis Park upgrades are in the works also. Ben Tafoya suggested taking some of the 40R money to jump start Sturgis Park. The Town Manager noted that CPA funds can be dedicated to recreation projects now but couldn't be in the past. A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli to approve the draft Open Space and Recreation Plan was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Annual Report — Reading Fall Street Faire Committee - Ben Tafoya noted that the Faire cleared $13,000 and that will go to the DIET. The DIET folks will get together with the Town Accountant to find out how much they have for planning. Stephen Goldy noted that all revenues go through the Town and the Faire is self sustaining. Approve Inter - Municipal Agreement Re: Veterans Services — The Town Manager noted that this has been reviewed by Town Counsel and Melrose is still reviewing it. The effective date will hopefully be April 1. Everyone is excited about Reading joining and this allows us to keep our current Veteran's Agent. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the Inter - Municipal Agreement among the City of Melrose, the Town of Wakefield, the Town of Saugus and the Town of Reading for the Director of the Veteran's Services Department in substantially the form submitted, and authorize the Town Manager to siin_the agreement on the Town's behalf was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Consider Licenses — Common Victualler, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement, Livery/Limo, Lodging House, Class 1, 2 and 3 — The Town Manager noted that the Board (," A Board of Selectmen Minutes — December 18, 2012 — page 5 already delegated to him and if the Board has any issues they can pull out one and deal with it individually. John Arena indicated he wants the Town to create a suitable form for petitions with the required language. The Town Manager noted that would be a Charter Amendment and it would be done at the fall Town Meeting and go to the voters in the spring. John Arena also noted that the Bylaw Committee did a presentation at the last Town Meeting that did not support the proposed language. He didn't realize the Bylaw Committee had an opinion. He thought they were more legislative instead of procedure. He would like that to be clarified with the Bylaw Committee. The Town Manager noted that he will have the Bylaw Committee and the Town Moderator in at a meeting in February. Approval of Minutes A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of November 14, 2012 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli that the Board of Selectmen adiourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary �� J Board of Selectmen Meeting January 8, 2013 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli, Youth Liaisons Eric Johnson and Mary Kate Kelley, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager /Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested persons: Everett and Virginia Blodgett, Bill Brown, Stephen Crook, Eilish Havey, Naomi Kaufman, David Crowley. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — James Bonazoli noted that the Town Manager Screening Committee is meeting next Wednesday. The Recreation Committee is meeting next door for a request to use amplified sound at Castine Filed the last weekend in January. Eric Johnson noted that the junior class at the high school is not taking midterms this year. They are doing a real time project that consists of problem solving. The boys and girls basketball teams are having a good season. He also noted that the Interact Club did a day at Rosie's Place preparing and serving food. Mary Kate Kelley noted that the Interact Club is doing a Polar Plunge this year in Gloucester. Richard Schubert noted he had office hours this evening and Bill Brown and the Town Manager helped him pass the time. Stephen Goldy noted that Reading Rotary is sponsoring a Taste of Metro North in the field house this year. Public Comment — Bill Brown suggested that when the Warrant Article on the Library goes before Town Meeting they need to have the full picture of all projects coming up. Mr. Brown also noted that he feels the Town is missing the opportunity to add to affordable housing by not selling the Oakland Road property. Town Manner's Report — The Town Manager gave the following report: Administrative matters ♦ Volunteers are needed for the Bylaw Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals ♦ Nomination papers for elected positions are available at the Town Clerk's office ■ Due 2 -12 -13 (013 Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 2 • Withdraw by 2 -28 -13 • Election 4 -2 -13 ♦ RMLD General Manager Vinnie Cameron will be on vacation starting Monday, January 14, 2013 extending through the end of February, 2013. After his vacation ends, he will be retiring. Kevin Sullivan will be the interim General Manager. The RMLD Board and the General Manager Search Committee are continuing to work on hiring a permanent General Manager. Community Services ♦ The Board of Selectmen Chairman has a document to sign for the transfer of an affordable housing unit at Maplewood Village — there is a substitute deed rider which has been recommended and approved by DHCD. The unit remains an affordable unit. ♦ Zoning Bylaw amendments done last fall have been flagged by the Attorney General — the Town failed to give the hearing notice to DHCD, MAPC and abutting communities. This is not unusual and we have applied for a waiver. ♦ Preliminary application for a 40 b or LIP program on north Main Street has been received and has been reviewed by staff. We are expecting a revised plan and staff will then prepare a report to the Board of Selectmen. ♦ Mawn (M.F. Charles building) interior demo permit issued. Known tenants are Orange Leaf frozen yoghurt, Bunratty's Irish pub, and the Northern Bank and Trust. ♦ Perfecto's is revising the plan and applying to the Planning Commission for the amended plan Finance ♦ Tax Assessment. There will be re- inspections of up to 3,600 properties this winter /spring, beginning next week. ♦ FY 2014 Budget process has started and the Governor has made 9c reductions in FY 2013 budget. ♦ The Town has received the quarterly payment for the meals tax in an amount of just under $87,000, which is almost $350,000 annualized. ♦ The Town recently received payment of over $51,000 from the MIIA Rewards program which is a reimbursement of Property and Casualty and Workers Compensation insurance premiums for risk management efforts undertaken by employees and officials of the Town. Public Safety ♦ Remedial work at the main Fire HQ building has been done to reinforce the floor. ♦ We have 3 Police Officer recruits starting the 26 week Police Academy on Monday, January 14. ♦ RCASA event February 13 at 7:30 PM — at the IMAX Theater at Jordan's Furniture. Public Works • We are requesting approval from the MWRA Board to be able to draw down enough of our allocated but not released interest free loan money for water distribution improvements in order to do our highest priority projects under the water distribution master plan. W Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 3 • Mineral Street bridge — moving utility poles out of sidewalk. • East Haven Street - lighting remains to be completed. • Repaired street lighting on Main Street north of Washington Street — the problem was a broken conduit. • Crosswalk repair — done. • Poet's Corner - sub drain has been installed. Sewer replacement has begun. Paving in the spring. • Compost Center will be open January 19 for Christmas trees and left over leaves etc. • Holiday lighting display is being removed, signaling the end of the holidays for another year. Thanks to DPW and Fire for installing these lights annually. Upcoming events: vents: ♦ MLK Celebration — January 21, 2013 ♦ Special Town Meeting — January 28, 2013 Bob LeLacheur noted that there is a chart on page 15 of tonight's handout and the Town has received record meals tax. This is a steady and reliable source of income. He also noted that reverse 911 calls will be sent out to notify residents of tax assessment re- inspections. Discussion /Action Items Review Fingerprint Bylaw — The Town Manager noted that the issue is how the new fingerprint bylaw applies to Class 2 and 3 licenses. Some of the Class 2 and 3 licensees had concerns regarding CORI's and driving history. Police Chief James Cormier noted that second hand articles are popular for illegal activity. He recommends to the Board of Selectmen that checks be done. Class 2 licenses are to sell used vehicles and Class 3 includes used parts. Fingerprinting allows the Police Department to check with other states to make sure that applicants don't have issues out of state. He will bring back some suggestions to the Board of Selectmen on procedure. John Arena noted that his recollection from Town Meeting was related to safety and well being of residents regarding taxis and ice cream trucks. He is stunned to hear that used cars are included in the bylaw. He indicated this could apply to real estate agents also and this actually covers a wide scope. Chief Cormier noted that realtors are not licensed by the Board of Selectmen so it is not included. The Town Manager noted that junk/precious metal licensees are also included. The Town Manager noted that one licensee indicated that when they received their dealer plate the Registry of Motor Vehicles sent out a State Trooper to do an inspection. Chief Cormier noted he will find out what the State and Federal agencies are already doing. He also noted that not all Class 2 and 3 licensees have dealer plates. Ben Tafoya indicated it would be helpful to have a list of licensees and he would like to know what surrounding communities are doing. Chief Cormier noted that if the I a Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 4 surrounding communities do not have these regulations in place they are in the process of having them. Class 2 license holder Gordon Simpson from Reading Auto Sales noted that the fingerprinting seems like an infringement. He has no problem with the CORI, just the fingerprinting. Richard Schubert asked how long the fingerprinting takes and Chief Cormier noted that it can be done any time of day or night and it is very fast. It is done electronically and the fingerprint is not stored — it's used once then it's gone. The results go back to the applicant. The cost is $100. Chief Cormier noted that he is drafting regulations and this will be brought back to the Board of Selectmen. 2014 Priority for Sidewalk — Vine Street or Prescott Street — The Town Manager noted that the Selectmen set the priority grid for sidewalks and he needs to know which one is a higher priority. He noted that residents want a sidewalk from West Street to Summer Avenue and that costs $85,000 for one side. The other option is Vine Street from Mineral Street down to High Street and the cost for that is $118,000. The PTTTF recommends Vine Street as the higher walking area. After some discussion among the Board the consensus was to go with Vine Street. Close the Warrant — Special Town Meeting — The Town Manager noted that the Warrant consists of 10 Articles. Article 7 has two separate motions. This is in regard to the property to the north of Audubon Road and the property owners are not ready to purchase. Article 8 is an easement for a bus shelter in front of Stop and Shop on Walkers Brook Drive. Article 9 deals with an easement issue on Summer Avenue where the property owner built an addition to the house on the easement so the easement will be shifted. Article 10 is to amend the Bylaw to allow for electronic billboards. The only place allowed is the Mobil Station on West Street. There will be a host fee to the community on an annual basis. Richard Schubert noted that if there is no benefit to the community then he can't support it. The Town Manager noted that this will also eliminate three billboards in Reading. Ben Tafoya noted that we shouldn't put this on the Warrant until we know what we are getting and Stephen Goldy indicated we can't do that because we are in negotiations. Ben Tafoya had concerns that the Town is engaging in sensitive negotiations and the Selectmen have not had a chance to talk publicly about the criteria. James Bonazoli noted (Qq Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 5 that this was discussed two years ago when the Board was investigating revenue sources. Ben Tafoya indicated the last time this was reported to the Board they were told that the State said it was not feasible. Furthermore, he doesn't like this methodology and asked what the sense of urgency is for putting this on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The Town Manager noted it was due to the changes that the State made in the regulations. John Arena asked what changes the State made and the Town Manager noted that the State allowed two billboards to help develop the regulations. John Arena noted that the last he heard about this was at a financial forum and there was only one location in Town and it was not feasible. Article 6 - Bob LeLacheur noted that the numbers have changed in the Library article. The bottom line has increased $2.7 million to a total of $14.5 million for the project. The dollar amount that the state approved is $5.1 million and that number does not change because the estimate changes. The increase to the homeowner's tax bill will increase from $104 to $140. The contingency was low at 6 — 7% when it should have been 12 — 15 %. Also, the costs for moving and temporary re- location are almost $400,000 higher than the estimate. Ben Tafoya noted that the Library went through a multi -stage process and he asked what it would cost if we don't do the project. The Town Manager noted it would be the cost of gutting the existing building and adding square footage. John Arena noted that he is astounded that repair costs don't exist. Ben Tafoya asked who would be sponsoring the Library project. James Bonazoli noted he would like to know the school numbers for their projects. John Arena asked if we could strike Article 6 from the Warrant and it was noted we could not because that is the reason for the Special Town Meeting. Stephen Crook noted that as a Town Meeting Member he was only going to fix what it needed. He also noted that if it is not on the Warrant it can't be discussed. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert that the Board of Selectmen close the Warrant consisting of 10 Articles for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center, 62 Oakland Road was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Hearing — Change of Manager — Macaroni Grill — The Town Manager noted that the Board of Selectmen were required to approve a change in Manager. John O'Brien was hired one year ago and the hearing is supposed to happen before the change in Manager. John O'Brien noted that he replaced Josh Henderson and any changes in the future will be timelier. (Ot3_5, Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 6 Stephen Goldy noted that Macaroni Grill has had health issues and the Town Manager noted that the Macaroni Grill is paying a hefty fine and the issues have been resolved with the Board of Health. James Bonazoli noted that they might be separate issues but it still falls under management. If negative management continues then they should come in at renewal time. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on the change of Manager for Mac Acquisition of Delaware d/b /a Macaroni Grill from Joshua Henderson to John O'Brien was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen approve the change of Manager for Mac Acquisition of Delaware d/b /a Macaroni Grill from Joshua Henderson to John O'Brien was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Hearing — All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License for Bunratty's Tavern, 622 Main Street — The Secretary read the hearing notice. Mr. and Mrs. Havey were present. The Town Manager noted that staff has had a lot of discussion with Mr. and Mrs. Havey. The location is the M.F. Charles Building where Sense of Wonder used to be and also part of the alleyway. The application has been reviewed by Police, Health and Community Services. The Board might want to leave the door open for them to come back for an extension of the duty to perform if need be. Eilish Havey, 432 Park Street, North Reading, noted it is a family style tavern with traditional Irish food and setting. She will also apply for an entertainment license for live entertainment. The tavern will not be a club and there will be nobody under 21 on the premises after 9:00 p.m. She has worked the Irish scene in Boston and she has a fantastic record. The building needs to be sprinkled before they can get in and hopefully that will be done in 3 — 4 weeks. They have had no control over the delays. Their lease says they will have the space within three months. Stephen Goldy asked if both floors will be used and Mrs. Havey noted that the kitchen will be in the basement and there will be no public access to it. The Town Manager noted that he is skeptical that the landlord will meet the schedule but he knows that the owners will do their best. The issuance of the license is when the ABCC approves, not tonight. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen close the hearing on the application for an All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor License for RKR Corp. d/b /a Bunratty Tavern, 622 Main Street was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor License for RKR Corp. d /b /a Bunratty Tavern, 622 US Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 7 Main Street for a term expiring December 31, 2013 subiect to the following conditions: ♦ All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed, ♦ Pursuant to section 3.2.1.6 of the Selectmen's regulations, Duty to Perform, The applicant ... shall within 45 days of the issuance of such license commence construction of the licensed premises which shall be fully operational within 120 days of the issuance of such license, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority. ♦ and subject to a satisfactory inspection of the establishment by the Town Manager prior to opening for business. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Hearing — Waiver of Hours of Operation for Snap Fitness — 30 Haven Street — The Secretary read the hearing notice. The Town Manager noted that David Crowley wants to open Snap Fitness at 30 Haven Street. The request is for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week or 4:00 a.m. opening. Also, Reading Athletic needs to have a hearing because they open at 5:00 a.m. but didn't seek approval. The Town Manager noted there is an email from a resident who is against a 24 hour operation. Resident David Crowley noted that he is interested in opening a health club at 30 Haven Street. Snap Fitness is a member -only key access club that is typically open 24/7. Stephen Goldy asked where it is located and Mr. Crowley noted right next to Zinga. Stephen Goldy asked about staffing and Mr. Crowley indicated they staff 70 — 75 hours per week. John Arena asked if the landlord had any concerns and Mr. Crowley indicated there will not be a lot of noise and the building has additional sound proofing. John Arena asked how the size of the facility fits for the number of members and Mr. Crowley indicated there are usually 10 — 12 people there at a time. The Town Manager asked if there will be any spinning classes and Mr. Crowley indicated there will not be any blaring music — only TV volume with DVD's in a separate room. The Town Manager noted that the spirit of the Town's bylaw is for quiet until 6:00 a.m. Richard Schubert noted that custodial services is an issue and needs to fall within normal hours of activity. Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 8 A resident from 64 Woburn Street noted that opening earlier than 5:00 a.m. is hard on residents. She does not want to see it open 24 hours but could deal with a 5:00 or 6:00 a.m. opening. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafoya to close the hearing was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Tafova that the Board of Selectmen aparove a license to operate a retail business between the hours of midnight and 6 am pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Reading General Bylaw to Snap Fitness at 30 Haven Street, subiect to the following conditions: 1. This license is for approval, pursuant to the Board of Selectmen regulation 3.9, to open for business not earlier that 5:00 am on Monday through Friday, and not earlier than 6:00 am on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. 2. Customer and employee parking prior to 6:00 am shall be limited to Haven Street; 3. This approval expires at midnight, December 31, 2013; 4. All signs shall conform to the Zoning By -Laws of the Town of Reading; In granting this license the Board finds that in accordance with Section 5.10.4 of the General Bylaws: • It is in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, or that public necessity or convenience will be served by permitting such operation; and • There is no detrimental effect of such operation on the Town or the immediately abutting neighbors. Hearing — Waiver of Hours of Operation for Planet Fitness 275 Salem Street — The Secretary read the hearing notice. The applicant was not present. A motion by Schubert seconded by Tafoya to continue the hearing to February 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Discussion re: Re- Alignment of Parking Regulations to take into account the Municipal Use of the MBTA Lot on Vine Street — Safety Officer Justin Martel noted that the Town has gained 42 spaces of parking on Vine Street. More employee parking is needed and he is suggesting converting 14 two -hour spaces on Woburn Street. Overnight parking in the winter months is also an issue. He suggested increasing the resident permit/commuter parking by 42 spaces on Vine Street. Officer Martel noted that the PTTTF has also discussed no parking on Washington Street on one side and have decided to monitor that situation. Chief Cormier noted that the concern is whether there is enough room to get a fire truck down that street. Ben Tafoya noted that a lot of commuters park on Washington Street and he asked where they will go. Chief Cormier indicated hopefully to the 42 spaces on Vine Street. L7i1 Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 8, 2013 — page 9 Richard Schubert asked if the leased spots in downtown are filled during the day and Chief Cormier noted they are on a regular basis. Officer Martel noted that the Brande Court lot is used for overnight parking for residents of the flat iron building and they had discussed moving them but don't know how to deal with the snow plowing. Ben Tafoya suggested moving them to the spots in front of the depot for overnight parking. These parking regulations will be brought back to the Board as a hearing in February. Approval of Minutes A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of November 20, 2012 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of December 4, 2012 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to approve the minutes of December 11, 2012 was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. A motion by Bonazoli seconded by Schubert to adiourn the meeting at 10:44 p.m. was approved by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary �gq Board of Selectmen Meeting January 15, 2013 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Community Room, 15 Union Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Vice Chairman Ben Tafoya, Secretary Richard Schubert, Selectmen John Arena and James Bonazoli, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Community Services Director Jean Delios, Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom, Public Works Business Administrator Jane Kinsella, Fire Chief Greg Burns, Public Works Director Jeff Zager, Office Manager Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Kevin Brown and Charles Gray. Reports and Comments Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report — The Town Manager noted that the census is being mailed out next week. There will be a Martin Luther King Day celebration on January 21 from 9:00 — 11:00 a.m. at the High School. The Board will be meeting in Executive Session next week with the Finance Committee. The Governor's project map shows the Main Street, Routes 128/93, and West Street projects if funding is available. Discussion /Action Items FY14 Town Manager Budget Overview — The Town Manager noted that the FY14 budget assumes new growth at recent levels; state aid is level funded and uses $1 million in free cash. The major unknowns are state aid and health insurance. The roads are funded at $1.4 million and there is a continued investment in OPEB. Bob LeLacheur noted that the level service budget for the Town is $16.25 million. He noted that there has already been $150,000 of requests cut out of the budget. FY14 Revenues — Bob LeLacheur noted that there is a $73,000 increase in revenues. The proceeds from the meals tax are higher than expected. Motor vehicle excise tax is hard to forecast. Interest earned is approximately $125,000. Cash reserves are at 10% of net available revenue and $4 million above the Finance Committee minimum 5% level. The school budget is $550,000 larger than what the Finance Committee requested. The Finance Committee is requesting a third financial forum when the Governor's state aid and health insurance numbers are in. FY14 Employee /Retiree Benefits — Bob LeLacheur indicated that he assumed an 8% increase in health premiums. Offering the opting out of the health insurance saved the Town approximately $60,000 and the OPEB contribution included in this budget is $453,600. L& I Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 15, 2013 — page 2 FY14 Municipal Budget — Bob LeLacheur reviewed capital. He noted that sidewalks increased to $118,000 due to the Selectmen's vote last week. There is also replacement of DPW vehicles and upgrades to Hunt Park and Washington Park. Also included in the capital plan are Fire Fighter turnout gear and fire hoses, replacement of the Animal Control Officer's vehicle, and DVR technology. There is $60,000 for a regional flyover and $60,000 for network infrastructure. The facilities requests are low. They are in good shape and are in the maintenance mode except for roofs. Richard Schubert requested an update on performance contracting at Town Meeting. Existing debt declines about $500,000 due to refinancing. Upcoming projects include the cemetery garage, library project, and school projects. The municipal government operating budgets increase 3% and the total budget increase is 2 %. Staffing is still below five years ago and it is a challenge to manage. DPW and Public Safety have overlap but Town Hall doesn't have much. Town Administration — Bob LeLacheur noted that the copiers have been centralized in the Town Administration budget due to document storage. The legal account is okay. The property and casualty is an estimate and there is an increase in the overtime line for increased hours for minute taking. MIIA rewards were $51,000 this year. The budget includes a 2% step and I% COLA. Richard Schubert asked if there will be a greater need for legal services with a new Town Manager coming on board and the Town Manager indicated he didn't see anything that would cause an increase. Accounting — Bob LeLacheur noted this includes 2% step if eligible and 1% COLA. The Assistant Accountant is reduced by 0.1 FTE and there is an increase in professional development for the new Town Accountant due to the fact that CEU's are required every year. Finance — Bob LeLacheur noted that there is a typo in the Finance budget. For Personnel and Assessment functions the half time clerk has been increased to full time. The demand on Human Resources is almost out of hand — they are very busy and need help. There are less elections this year and he feels that any elections in excess of one should be an accommodated cost. There are also Town Manager Search costs. The Assessors Division is going very well. The Board of Assessors are not here this evening because they felt no need. The agreement expires in the middle of the next budget. There will be a revaluation of both communities next year and Victor Santaniello will speak with the DOR to find out what they need. The software conversion is done and last year inspections are done. The next inspections start in 12 — 15 days. The revaluations should be funded a year in advance so they can start in the spring. Outsourcing the revaluations is approximately $65,000 every three years. Personal Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 15, 2013 — page 3 property should increase every third year to $12,000 for revaluating difficult places like telecommunication equipment and doctor's offices. Richard Schubert asked if the appeals for abatements have improved and Bob LeLacheur noted that the overlay in the past two years was approximately $1 million and is now $500,000. The assessing function is in good shape. Community Services — Bob LeLacheur noted that there is no change in staffing. We will be regionalizing the Veterans District. The Veteran's Agent is doing a great job and pays out $235,000 each year in Veterans benefits. In the wages budget we use the inspectional revolving fund for back up help to cover added inspections. Mosquito control is not appropriate for DPW workers to be doing so that will be outsourced through the Health Division for approximately $6,000. James Bonazoli had concerns that the company we outsource to won't know the community and the Town Manager indicated that the company is doing pesticides and knows the community very well. James Bonazoli noted that there has been an increase in the number of positive results and feels we need to be more proactive. The Town Manager noted that he will have them come in this spring for a presentation. Bob LeLacheur noted that the Conservation Commission wants more hours for the Administrator. James Bonazoli noted that regionalizing has worked well and there have been no issues or complaints from residents. Community Services Director Jean Delios noted that she gets feedback cards that are very good. She also noted that the health regionalization allowed us to add a flu clinic this week. The Housing Production Plan is finished and we saved well over $10,000. Reading is taking the lead in regionalization. Elder Services programming is better and the Senior Center has been painted a new color. The turn around time for permits is much improved and express permits are being issued the same day and others the next day. Richard Schubert asked if any Division is stretched too thin. Jean Delios noted that she is in at 7:00 a.m. to be available to the public and she doesn't know how much longer she can do that. She noted that everyone is multi - tasking. It was noted that the Assistant Building Inspector works on Wednesday so the Building Inspector can issue permits and also do zoning and sign enforcement. Ms. Delios staffs nine boards, committees, and commissions. Richard Schubert noted that can't go on forever and that can cause turnover which changes everything. Ben Tafoya noted that perhaps the new Town Manager can suggest changes. James Bonazoli asked why the Board, Committee, and Commission Secretaries didn't take the minutes instead of paying staff. The Town Manager noted that it is difficult to get the same quality and regulatory Boards, Committees, and Commissions need good minutes. We also like to offer the volunteers some support. �G3 Board of Selectmen Minutes — January 15, 2013 — page 4 Richard Schubert noted that there were folks in the audience who weren't notified of the Class 2 fingerprinting agenda item on February 12. The Town Manager indicated that we will call Mr. Brown when that item comes on the agenda again. A motion by Schubert seconded by Bonazoli to adiourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. was approved by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary � G� Form 299A Date: December 20, 2012 Attornev General's Notice Pursuant to G.L. r- 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2000 Town of Reading -- Case No. 6578 Fall Annual Town Meeting of November 13, 2012 Articles # 15 and 16 Attorney General's Limited Authority to Waive Procedural Defects in the Notice of the Planning Board Hearing Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2000, if the Attorney General finds there to be any defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment of any zoning by -law relating to the form or content of the notice of the Planning Board hearing prescribed by G.L. c. 40A, § 5, or to the manner or dates on which said notice is mailed, posted or published as required by that section, then instead of disapproving the by -law or amendment by reason of any such defect, the Attorney General may elect to proceed under the defect waiver provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32. Under those provisions, the Attorney General is conditionally authorized to waive any such defect. Defect Determined in Notice of Planning Board Hearing The Attorney General has determined that one or more of the notice requirements for the planning board hearing relating to the above Articles failed to comply with the notice requirements for such hearing required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Section 5 provides in part (with emphasis added): No zoning ... by-law or amendment thereto shall be adopted until after the planning board in a ... town has ... held a public hearing thereon... at which interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.... Notice of the time and place of such hearing, of the subject matter, sufficient for identification, and of the place where texts and maps thereof may be inspected shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the ... town once in each of two successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing, and by posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the... town hall for a period of not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing. Notice of said hearing shall also be sent by mail, postage prepaid to the department of housing and community development, the regional planning agency, if any, and to the planning board of each abutting city and town. ...In cases involving boundary, density or use changes within a district, notice shall be sent to any such nonresident property owner who has filed such a request with the city or town clerk and whose property lies in the district where the change is sought. Based on the materials submitted to this Office, we have identified the following defects: the planning board hearing notice was not sent by mail, postage prepaid to the Department of Housing and Community Development; the regional planning agency, if any; to the planning board of each abutting city and town; and to any nonresident property owners who have requested notice, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Apart from these defects, the notice in all other respect appears to satisfy the requirements of the statute. Attorney General's Election to Proceed Under the Waiver Provisions of G.L. c. 40, �_ 32 The Attorney General has elected to proceed under the limited defect waiver authority conferred by G.L. c. 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2000. cla, l Suspension of Review of Zoning By -Law Amendments The 90 -day period prescribed by law for the Attorney General's review of local by -laws is therefore suspended in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2000. Posting and Publication of This Notice The Town Clerk shall post a true copy of this Notice in a conspicuous place in the Reading Town Hall for a period of not less than 14 days and shall publish a copy once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Reading. Filing of Claim That Defect in Notice Was Misleading or Otherwise Prejudicial Within 21 days of the date on which this Notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Reading, any resident of the Town of Reading, or the owner of any real property in the Town of Reading, or any other party entitled to notice of the planning board hearing may file with the Town Clerk a written statement that the notice defect was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. The statement must include the reasons supporting the claim that the defect in the Planning Board Notice was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. This statement must be actually on file with the Town Clerk not later than 21 days from the date on which this Notice is published in the newspaper. Town Clerk's Certification of Compliance with This Notice After the expiration of the 21 -day period, the Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General a true copy of this Notice with a certification of compliance with the publishing and posting requirements of the preceding paragraph, and a certification that either (a) no claim was filed within the 21 day period, or (b) one or more claims were filed within the 21 -day period. The Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General true copies of any such claim(s). Resumption of Attorney General's Review Upon receipt of one original copy of this Notice with the Clerk's certification, the 90 day period provided for the Attorney General's review under G.L. c. 40, § 32, shall resume. If no claim is made, the Attorney General has the discretion to waive any such defect; if any claim is made, however, the Attorney General may not waive any such defect. Note: By not filing a claim under this provision, a person shall not be deprived of the right to assert a claim of invalidity arising out of any possible defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment, as provided in G.L. c. 40, § 32, and in G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Date: December 20, 2012 Very truly yours, MARTHA COAKLEY ATTORNEY GENERAL by: Margaret J. Hurley, Assistant Attorney General Chief, Central Massachusetts Division Director, Municipal Law Unit Ten Mechanic Street, Suite 301 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 792 -7600 x 4402 1� d/2 Town Clerk's Certification I hereby certify that I have posted and published a true copy of this Attorney General's Notice, as follows: Posting - On December 21 201 and for a period of at least 14 days, I posted a true copy of this Notice at the following conspicuous place in the Reading Town Hall: Posted at Police Dept as well in Meeting Posting Book —For 24 Hour Access Publication - I published a true copy of this Notice in Daily Times Chronicle , a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Reading , The date of publication was: December 31 2012 . A copy of the published notice, including the date of publication, is attached. Certification of Claims Filed - I certify that as of this date: f x 1 no claims were filed, or r one or more claims were filed, and copies of each are attached hereto. Date: January 22 2013 AW - Town Jerk, Town of Reading a w3 BA Date: December 20, 2012 2000. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S NOTICE 1 SUANT TO G.L. C. 40, § 32, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 299 OF THE ACTS OF 2000 Sus nslon at Review of Zoning gy-UN Amendlim The 90-day period prescribed by law for the Attorney General's OF READING -- CASE NO. 6578 FALL ANNUAL ` review of local by -laws is therefore suspended in accordance; :STING OF NOVEMBER 13,' 2012 ARTICLES # 15 with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter, AND 16 fEY GENERAL'S LIMITED AUTHORITY TO WAIVE 299 of the Acts of 2000. Posting and Publication of This Notice The Town Clerk RAL DEFECTS IN THE NOTICE OF THE shall post a true copy of this Notice in a conspicuous place in the i BOARD HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Reading Town Hall for a period of not less than 14 days and shall 3 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of 2000, publish .a copy once in a newspaper of general circulation in the ey General finds there to be any defect in the proce- Town of Reading. option or amendment of any zoning by -law relating to content of the notice of the Planning Board hearing TM-± IIlltla of Claim Defer in Not_ Was Misleading or �, Otherwise Pref-udicfai Within 21 days of the date on which this by G.L. c. 40A, § 5, or to the manner or dates on Notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the notice is mailed, posted or published as required by Town of Reading, any resident of the Town of Reading, or the i, then instead of disapproving the by -law or amend- owner of any real property in the Town of Reading, or any other' ason of any such defect, the Attorney General may party entitled to notice of the planning board hearing may file need under the defect waiver provisions of G.L. c. 40, with the Town Clerk a written statement that the notice defect tr those provisions, the Attorney General is condition- was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. The statement must zed to waive any such defect. include the reasons supporting the claim that the defect in the Determined In Notice of Planning Board Hearing Planning Board Notice was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. ey General has determined that one or more of the This statement must be actually on file with the Town Clerk not airements for the planning board hearing relating to later than 21 days from the date on which this Notice is puto -' Articles failed to comply with the notice requirements lished in the newspaper. wring required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Section 5 provides Tom Clerk's Certification of Comoilance with This Notice After the expiration of the 21-day period, the Town Clerk h emphasis added): Ing ... by-law or amendment thereto shall be adopted shall submit to the Attorney General a true copy of this Notice he planning board in a ... town has ... hold a public hear- be with a certification of compliance with the publishing and posting requirements of the preceding paragraph, and a certification that in ... at which interested persons shall given an y to be heard .... Notice of the time and place of such either (a) no claim was filed within the 21 day period, or (b) one f the subject matter, sufficient for identification, and of or more claims were filed within the 21-day period. The Town where texts and maps thereof may be inspected shall Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General true copies of any ed in a newspaper of general circulation in the ... town such claim(s). ` of Attorney General's Review Upon receipt of ,ch of two successive weeks, the first publication to be ian fourteen days before the day of said hearing, and Resumoti n one original copy of this Notice with the Clerk's certification, the I such notice in a conspicuous place in the...town hall 90 day period provided for the Attorney General's review under d of not less than fourteeh days before the day of said mail, G.L. c. 40, § 32, shall resume. If no claim is made, the Attorney General has the discretion to waive any such defect; if any claim. lotice of said hearing shall also be sent by irepaid to the department of housing and community is made, however, the Attorney General may not waive any such, ent, the regional planning agency, if any, and to the )oard of each abutting city and 'town. ...In cases involy- defect. Note: By not filing a claim under this provision, a person Lary, density or use changes within a district, notice has shall not be deprived of the right to assert a claim of inva -. Ildity arising out of any possible defect in the procedure of ent to any such nonresident property owner who a request with the city or town clerk and whose prop- adoption or amendment, as provided In Q.L. c. 40, § 32, and' i the district where the change is sought. in G.L. c. 40A, § 5. on the materials submitted to this Office, we have Date: December 20, 2012 the following defects; the planning board hearing s not sent by mail, postage prepaid to the Department g and Community Development; the regional planning Very truly yours, MARTHA COAKLEY ATTORNEY GENERAL f any; to the planning board of each abutting city and d to any nonresident property owners who have Margaret J. Hurley by: Margaret J. Hurley, Assistant Attorney General J notice, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Apart from Chief, Central Massachusetts Division `ects, the notice in all other respect appears to satisfy Director, Municipal Law Unit -ements of the statute. Under the Waiver Ten Mechanic Street, Suite 301` Worcester, MA 01608 (508) .ev General's Election to Proceed ns of G.L. c. 40.6 32 The Attorney General has elect- 792 -7600 x 4402 Deed under the limited defect waiver authority conferred % 40, § 32, as amended by Chapter 299 of the Acts of qoN during the Wig• The .tax levy amount refer- enced during the hearing was $9,062,973. Santaniello now says the tax levy amount "M have been $55,093,634 - a VfVence'of $2,030,681. Ole night of the hearing, a tax rate of $14.39 for all class- es of property, which should have resulted in a 1.11 percent drop in the average single family tax bill, and 1.91 per - cent for average commercial property owners, m the coal- mg fiscal year was used. 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Minker saved the final push Weighing 9 pounds and one until the clock ticked to a ounce, the 21.5- inch -long minute later. infant was born Wednesday at "I definitely never, ewer Massachusetts General expected anything like this Hospital in Boston to parents and it's really cool, the a Colleen and Joe 10inkexx of year -old homemaker and for - Reading. mer teacher said "But I am Her proud , papa, a 31- year - just so happy to be holding her old Coast Guard lieutenant safe in my arms ... I would have taken her at any day time." Noelle's dad said chose the newborn's nn name for a :reason. Hw her arrival was a sp blessing after he and his lost a daughter Mel* never took a breath after birth last October: where she served as �,�� e Review Reference Librarian, later as Director and Corporate FY 2013 m property, taxes - Well4ence mss' deve1W ing and inviementing knowl- that now represents a 2.68 per- tent increase in taxes over edge management initiatives last year. The $14.39 figure had and research resources. residents believing they would enjoy a drop of $70 in taxes with a little help from her versus last year for the aver- mothM Reading's Noelle Jay age home owner: Elinker started life as a happy Based on the $14.94 tea rate coincidence. The newborn's Darwnts wei- Reath. corned her into the world at and public affairs officer, said 12:12 p.m. on 1&1 12 after her the timing was mostly a coin mother was in labor for about tddence. At 12:U p.m., Colleen 12 hours. Minker saved the final push Weighing 9 pounds and one until the clock ticked to a ounce, the 21.5- inch -long minute later. infant was born Wednesday at "I definitely never, ewer Massachusetts General expected anything like this Hospital in Boston to parents and it's really cool, the a Colleen and Joe 10inkexx of year -old homemaker and for - Reading. mer teacher said "But I am Her proud , papa, a 31- year - just so happy to be holding her old Coast Guard lieutenant safe in my arms ... I would have taken her at any day time." Noelle's dad said chose the newborn's nn name for a :reason. Hw her arrival was a sp blessing after he and his lost a daughter Mel* never took a breath after birth last October: 1-1c, aos Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 1:04 PM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Experience working with Chuck Tirone I/c Board of Selectmen 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://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /l 9ab55aed08fbc96/ From: Matthew Carroll jmailto :mattcarroII1650(o)yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 11:10 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Cc: Delios, Jean Subject: Experience working with Chuck Tirone Good morning, My name is Matt Carroll. My wife live at 44 Roma Lane. My wife and I are life long residents of Reading and we recently moved within town this past fall. We bought our house knowing that the property abutted conservation land and before we purchased we began working with Chuck Tirone to see if we could do some tree work on our property. The house had become overgrown posing a danger to our house and was having a negative impact on the condition of the house, to the point where we needed to have our roof replaced. From the beginning Chuck was very understanding and considerate of our concerns. He explained the town bylaws and procedures for starting an application to have work done. Throughout the process he made himself available to answer all of our questions and responded to our email inquirys in a timely manner. When we had our meeting with the conservation committee, the committee was very willing to work with us and coming up with a compromise that everyone was happy with. In the end, the commission asked us to leave some trees along our property line which we felt was a very fair and appropiate compromise. It wasn't entirely what we asked for however it was a very reasonable request and one that we are happy to oblige. Thru the help of Chuck and the commisson, we were able to complete the determination process in a timely manner which allowed us to take the trees down and have our roof replaced before the bad weather came along. In the spring, we look forward to having our backyard seeded to have a nice greenspace for our kids to enjoy for years to come. I'm sure you get letters of complaint but we wanted were very happy working with Chuck and thought he was very helpful, reasonable, and considerate of our concerns. Thank you and happy new year. �f Best regards, Matt Carroll 9 b 2-- C Wf Hechenbleikner, Peter From: Feudo, John Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:00 AM To: Hechenbleikner, Peter Subject: Amplified Sound Permit HI Peter, The Recreation Committee last evening Approved Reading Youth Hockey's application for Amp. Sound for their Winter Classic Event planned for Jan 25 — 27`n The approved hours: Friday — 5PM — 8 PM, Sat — 8 AM — 6 PM, Sun 12 PM — 5 PM. The committee advised the group to point the speakers away from abutting homes wherever possible and to be conscious of volume level. The information has been posted on the website. Now all they need is Ice! John John A. Feudo Recreation Administrator Town of Reading Office: 781-942-9075 Fax: 781 - 942 -5441 jfeudoaci. reading. ma. us Website: www.readinqma.gov /recreation Please note new Town Hall Fours effective June 7, 2010:Moraday. Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.ra,i - 5:30 p,m.Tuesday: 7:30 a.m, - 7:00 a.m. Friday: CLOSED Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /19ab55aedO8fbc96/ 1 ZM3 JAN 17 AM 0 03 Board of Selectmen Town of Reading, MA Town Hall Reading, MA 01867 52 County Rd. Reading,MA 01867 January 16, 2013 Po s� Gentlemen, It is with deep regret that I must inform you of my resignation from the Conservation Committee as of February 1, 2013. Unfortunately I am moving out of state and therefore will be unable to continue my service. I have enjoyed my years as a Conservation Commissioner and hope that I was able to contribute to the duties of the commission. Sincerely, Barbara Stewart TO: Paul Ognibene; Patty Wilson CC: Board of Selectmen; Jean Delios From: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Re: Release of AHTF Escrow to Oaktree OakTree has applied for the release of the moneys from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund escrow pursuant to the escrow agreement. The pertinent parts of the escrow agreement read as follows: 2.1 As Required. Escrow Agent shall release the Escrow Amount to the Developer as requested by Developer pursuant to requisitions provided to the Escrow Agent in a form substantially similar to the requisitions provided by Developer to Escrow Agent as lender under the Loan Agreement, provided that no portion of the Escrow Amount shall be released until the earlier of (a) all amounts available to the Developer under the Loan Agreement have been disbursed or (b) the Developer's actual and accrued expenses for the Project have reached $17,900, 000 as set forth in requisitions provided by Developer to Escrow Agent. I requested and received documentation from Paul Ognibene from Oaktree, and he put me in touch with Patty Wilson of Enterprise Bank in Andover. Enterprise Bank is both the lender on the 30 Haven Street project, as well as the escrow agent for the AHTF moneys that are held in escrow. Documentation sent by Ms. Wilson and Mr. Ognibene included: ♦ "Application and Certification for Payment AIA Document G702" dated 8/31/2012 ♦ "OAK -RJF 30 Haven LLC Billing Summation" dated 8/1/12 ♦ "OAK -RJF 30 Haven LLC Billing Summation" dated 12/7/12 ♦ Spreadsheet from Urban Spaces showing "Reallocated Budget (9/20/2011) "; "Spent to Date 12/20/12 "; "Balance to Complete"; and "Total Projected Cost" columns broken down by Acquisition, Finance, Hard Cost, and Soft Cost ♦ "General Contractor's Release of Lien" undated I had extensive discussion with Ms. Wilson, going through the documents so that I understood them and their relationship to the escrow agreement. Town Counsel has reviewed the material and recommended release of the Escrow. Under the escrow agreement, there are 2 thresholds for the release of the AHTF in escrow — the earliest of: ♦ All amounts available under the loan agreement having been disbursed — This requirement was met as early as 8 -31 -12 per the AIA G702 form ♦ The Developer's actual and accrued expenses for the Project have reached $17,900,000 — This requirement was met per the 12 -7 -12 Urban Space spreadsheet. Since both thresholds are now met for release of the AHTF escrow, in the entirety of $200,000, 1 am now authorizing the release of the full escrow plus accrued interest. a Pana 1 Schena, Paula From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: L Board of Selectmen Peter I. Hechenbleikner Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading MA 01867 Hechenbleikner, Peter Thursday, January 24, 2013 8:14 AM Reading - Selectmen Schena, Paula FW: MMA Budget Update 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 townmanagera[D- ci. reading. ma. us Please let us know how we are doing - fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- su rvey. virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /l 9ab55aedO8fbc96/ From: Geoff Beckwith [mailto:gbeckwith @mma.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 5:11 PM To: Geoffrey C. Beckwith Subject: MMA Budget Update Advance Alert to Key Leaders Wednesday, January 23, 2013 GOVERNOR FILES FISCAL 2014 BUDGET Budget Relies on $1.2B from Proposed Tax Hikes Chapter 70 and Unrestricted Municipal Aid Would Increase Under Plan Other Municipal Accounts Generally Level- Funded at Post -9C Amounts Highlights of the Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget: • Offers 3.4% increase in unrestricted municipal aid by level - funding $899M in UGGA account, and proposing $31 M to be distributed through a new "Annual Formula Local Aid" account on the Cherry Sheet. • Adds $226 Million to Chapter 70 to guarantee $25 per student minimum aid for all cities, towns and school districts, and expands the Ch. 70 formula to give greater weight to out -of- district Special Education placements. qr� i • Level -funds the Special Education Circuit - Breaker Account at $230M — the circuit breaker was originally $242M for fiscal 2013, but the Gov. cut $11.5M in December using 9C powers. • Level -funds Regional School Transportation at $44.5M, which was set at $45.5M by the Legislature for fiscal 2013, but was cut by $1M by the Gov. in December using 9C powers. • Level -funds the McKinney -Vento Reimbursement at $6M, which was set at $11.3M by the Legislature for fiscal 2013, and was cut by $5.3M by the Gov. in December using 9C powers. • Level -funds Library aid at $16M. • Diverts 25% of future "Annual Formula Local Aid" in fiscal 2015 and beyond to a special fund controlled by A &F and distributed only to communities who qualify based on state -set "incentives" to be determined by A &F early in fiscal 2014. • Proposes to expand local- option lodging tax to some seasonal rentals, for a modest $3.8M gain. On Wednesday afternoon, January 23, Governor Deval Patrick filed House One, his $34.8 billion state budget proposal for fiscal 2014. The budget relies on passage of the largest tax hikes in state history. The Governor stated that the increases in his budget, especially for education and transportation, depend on passage of his tax plan. He did not offer any recommended funding levels if his tax package does not pass or is reduced by the Legislature. The Governor's previously announced tax package would increase the state income tax rate by 19 %, from 5.25 to 6.25 %, eliminate 45 tax deductions, double the personal exemption, reduce the sales tax rate by 28 %, from 6.25 to 4.5 %, and increase corporate taxes. The total new revenue expected would be $1.9 billion when fully implemented, and $1.1 billion in fiscal 2014. In addition, the Governor is re- introducing his proposal to expand the sales tax to candy, soda, water bottles and certain tobacco products, a plan that has been rejected by the Legislature for the past 2 years. The Legislature, stakeholders and the public have just started to analyze the tax proposals, which will be vetted by the House and Senate this spring in concert with voting on the state budget. This means that it may be very difficult for local officials to predict a reliable level of municipal and school aid funding to include in local budgets until late April or May. The MMA will be aggressively advocating for an early local aid resolution with the highest possible funding levels, so that cities and towns can plan and pass budgets that fund essential services and avoid greater reliance on the property tax. Click here for a link to the Governor's proposed Chapter 70 and unrestricted municipal aid amounts for your community: http : / /www.mass.gov/bb/hl /fyl4hl /os 14/h32.htm Click here for a link to the Governor's description of local aid in his budget: http : / /www.mass.gov/bb/hI /fvl4hl /os 14/hoverview.htm Click here for a link to the Division of Local Service's Preliminary Fiscal 2014 Cherry Sheet for your community (DLS has stated that they will upload the Preliminary Cherry Sheets by Thursday morning, Jan. 24): http• / /www mass gov /dor /local - officials /municipal- data -and - financial - management/cherry - sheets/ 2 9�Z Municipal Aid The Governor's proposed budget would level -fund fiscal 2014 Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) at $899 million, the same level that was passed by the Legislature last summer in the original fiscal 2013 budget. Each community would receive the same dollar amount allocated in the original fiscal 2013 General Appropriations Act. The Governor's proposed budget also includes a new "Annual Formula Local Aid" program funded at $31 million for fiscal 2014. This increase in unrestricted municipal aid would be distributed to cities and towns using a new formula based on population, property wealth (using DOR's EQV calculations) and per capita income. Each community would receive a portion of the $31 million, based on the results of this calculation. This would represent an overall increase in unrestricted municipal aid of $31 million in fiscal 2014, a 3.4% increase overall, although the percentage would differ for each community based on the Governor's formula plan. The MMA has called for an increase in unrestricted municipal aid of at least 3.9% to match the consensus revenue estimate for growth in state tax revenues (not including the new tax proposals offered by the Governor), which would yield an overall increase of at least $35 million. Going forward, the Governor is proposing that in fiscal 2015 and beyond, 25% of future "Annual Formula Local Aid" would be diverted to a special fund controlled by A &F and distributed only to communities who qualify based on state -set "incentives" to be determined by A &F early in fiscal 2014. This would convert a portion of Annual Formula Local Aid into one -time restricted funds, and only guarantee access to 75% of whatever amount is budgeted to this account in future years. Chapter 70 The Governor's budget proposes to increase fiscal 2014 Chapter 70 distributions by $226 million. House One would guarantee a Chapter 70 increase of at least $25 per student for all cities, towns and school districts, and expand the Ch. 70 formula to give greater weight to out -of- district Special Education placements and eliminate the cap on pre -K students_ included in enrollment for formula purposes. Beyond the $25 per student minimum increase, which would go to all cities, towns and school districts, the communities that would benefit the most from the proposed formula changes would be those who are presently at or close to their overall foundation budget target. 151 districts would receive minimum aid, and the rest would receive larger increases. Other Key Accounts Special Education Circuit - Breaker — House One level -funds the Special Education Circuit - Breaker Account at $230 million. The circuit breaker was originally funded at $242 million for fiscal 2013, but the Governor cut $11.5 million in December using his 9C powers. The fiscal 2014 proposal is approximately $15 million below full funding. Regional School Transportation — House One level -funds Regional School Transportation at $44.5M, which was set at $45.5M by the Legislature for fiscal 2013, but was cut by $1 million by the Governor in December using his 9C powers. The fiscal 2014 proposal is far below full funding. Charter School Reimbursements — House One would increase Charter School Reimbursements by $8.8M, which would fully fund the account, according to the Administration. 9 �-3 PILOT — House One would level -fund the Payment -in- lieu -of -taxes program at $26.3 million. THE MMA WILL CONTINUE TO ANALYZE THE BUDGET AND TAX PROPOSALS. PLEASE COME TO THE MMA'S ANNUAL MEETING TO HEAR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS STAFF DESCRIBE THE BUDGET IN GREATER DETAIL, AND CHECK THE MMA WEBSITE (WWW.MMA.ORG) FOR FURTHER UPDATES. Geoffrey C. Beckwith Executive Director Massachusetts Municipal Association 1 Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 617 - 426 -7272 fax) 617 - 695 -1314 www.mma.org DISCLAIMER: This message is a private communication. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use, or disclose this message or any attachments. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, including the attachments, is prohibited. Email may not be secure or error free. Information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message that arise as a result of transmission. 49 N 1-/ C 8C)S Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 11:08 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: [POSSIBLY SPAM] Importance: Low I/c Board of Selectmen 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.readinpma.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.virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /19ab55aedO8fbc96/ - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ilene Bornstein [mailto:ileneib @ hotmail.coml Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 11:06 AM To: Reading - Selectmen; Feeley, Paul; btafova @comcast.net Subject: [POSSIBLY SPAM] Importance: Low Dear Editor and other recipients: Real estate taxes: UP Water and Sewer rates: UP (and don't forget that snarky runoff fee) Debt exclusion for RMHS Now more money from residents for the Library?? Yet each year the tax rate is established, the Selectmen consistently REFUSE to institute a split rate, as has worked well for surrounding towns. One does wonder.... I urge the Selectmen to finally do the right thing for the homeowners and have the COURAGE to institute a split tax rate. It is long overdue. Ilene J. Bornstein Sent from I's iPad. Scott D. Galvin Mayor January 24, 2013 City of Woburn Massachusetts Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager Town Hall 16 Lowell Street Reading, Mass. 01867 Dear Mr. Hechenbleikner: City Hall 10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 Tel: 781- 897 -5901 www.cityofwobum.com I am writing to voice my opposition to the Town of Reading's proposed bylaw amendment related to electronic billboards. The City of Woburn rejected a similar proposal, and we ask that Reading also look unfavorably upon electronic billboards, as they would have a negative impact on Woburn residents living in areas that abut the Town of Reading. Res ectfully,,;�. i S%tt D. alvth —Mayor SDG /ml N O W 'tV 00 .s N (+ q& 6as Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 8:05 AM To: Reading - Selectmen; Reading - Department Heads Cc: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Haverhill Commuter Rail Line Please keep this in mind. I/c Board of Selectmen 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://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /19ab55aed08fbc96/ From: Foley, Trish (DOT) jmailto :Trish.FoleyO)dot. state. ma. usl Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 3:03 PM To: 'Brian.Dempsey @mahouse.gov'; 'Leonard. M irra @ ma house. gov'; 'Diana. DiZoglio @ mahouse.gov'; 'Linda.DeanCampbell @mahouse.gov'; 'Marcos.Devers @mahouse.gov'; 'Frank.Moran @mahouse.gov'; 'James. Lyons @mahouse.gov'; 'James.Miceli @mahouse.gov'; 'Kenneth.Gordon @mahouse.gov'; 'James.Dwyer @mahouse.gov'; 'Brad ley.Jones@ ma house.gov'; 'Paul.Brodeur @mahouse.gov'; 'Dona ld.Wong @mahouse.gov'; 'Paul.Donato @mahouse.gov'; ' Christopher .Fallon @mahouse.gov'; 'Kathleen. O'Con norIves@masenate.gov'; 'Barry.Finegold @MASenate.gov'; 'Bruce.Tarr @masenate.gov'; 'Kenneth. Donnelly @masenate.gov'; 'Patricia.Jehlen @masenate.gov'; 'Katherine. Clark @masenate.gov'; 'Thomas.McGee @masenate.gov'; 'wlantigua @cityoflawrence.com'; 'manager @andoverma.gov'; 'mayor @cityofwoburn.com'; Town Manager Subject: Haverhill Commuter Rail Line Dear Elected Official: Please be advised that the MBTA will be performing track work along the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line during Monday, February 11th, Tuesday, February 12th and Wednesday, February 13th. The following diversions will be in effect: On Monday, February 11th, Tuesday, February 12th and Wednesday, February 13th, rehabilitation work will be done on the Shawsheen River bridges in Andover. This necessary work will require bussing of outbound passengers between Reading and Haverhill and of Inbound passenger between Haverhill and Reading as designated below: gar The following Outbound passengers will be bussed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Reading to Haverhill and all stations in between: 205 (Depart North Station 7:35 AM) 209 (Depart North Station 8:04 AM) 213 (Depart North Station 10:30 AM) 215 (Depart North Station 12:20 PM) 217 (Depart North Station 1:10 PM) 223 (Depart North Station 3:00 PM) 243 (Depart North Station 10:35 PM) 245 (Depart North Station 12:10 AM) The following Inbound passengers will be bussed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Haverhill, Bradford, Lawrence, Andover, Ballardvale and North Wilmington directly to North Station: 214 (Depart Haverhill 9:05 AM) 218 (Depart Haverhill 10:00 AM) 220 (Depart Haverhill 12:00 PM) 222 (Depart Andover 1:25 PM) Note: Passengers of Train 222 will be bussed from Andover and Ballardvale. 226 (Depart Haverhill 2:40 PM) 232 (Depart Haverhill 4:30 PM) We apologize for any inconveniences and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Trish Foley Legislative Liaison MassDOT 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160 Boston, MA 02116 Office: 857.368.8907 (Please note this is my new number) For news and updates check out our blog at www .mass.gov /blog/transportation or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot C'%� 2 TRACKING OF LEGAL SERVICES - FY 2013 Month July August Septembei October November December January February March April May June Monthly Hours AIlnr_atpd 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.6 Monthly Hours Used 19.5 35.8 26.2 34.6 28.7 27.8 Hours Available Remainder of Year 359.7 323.9 297.7 263.1 234.4 206.6 206.6 206.6 206.6 206.6 206.6 206.6 Monthly Allocated $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 $4,583 Monthly Used $5,191 $3,798 $5,017 $4,162 $4,031 Available Remainder of Year $52,168 $46,977 $43,179 $38,162 $34,000 $29,969 $29,969 $29,969 $29,969 $29,969 $29,969 $29,969 Total 379.2 172.6 1$54,996 $25,027 1 December bill included $594.50 for legal services re Macaroni Grille, which has been reimbursed by Macaroni Grille L-(C W WICA C H A P A Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, Inc. President Joseph Flatley January 24, 2013 Vice Presidents Jack Cooper Damase Caouette, Chair Jeanne Pinado Reading Zoning Board of Appeals Treasurer Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street Chrystal Kornegay Reading, MA 01867 Clerk Mary Doyle Dear Mr. Caouette: (, /C k%C- C• 4110N M13 JAN 28 AM 11: 13 Executive Director As you maybe aware, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is the monitoring agent for Brenda Clement two Chapter 40B developments in Reading: Greystone Way and Sumner Cheney. CHAPA is a statewide non - profit organization based in Boston. We were designated by the Zoning Board of Appeals and MassHousing to serve in this capacity. The purpose of this letter is to provide the Zoning Board of Appeals with an update on the services we have provided to date. Greystone Way: Greystone Way is a New England Fund Chapter 40B project and has four affordable units. As the monitoring agent, CHAPA reviewed and approved the marketing and lottery plan, oversaw the lottery process, and verified that applicants for the affordable units had household income that was at or below 80% of the area median income, as established by HUD, for Reading and had assets within the established limit. A total of four applicants were certified as income - eligible. The developer submitted the cost certification audit to CHAPA and a report was sent to the Town in January 2007. Sumner Cheney: Sumney Cheney is a New England Fund Chapter 40B project and has two affordable units. As the monitoring agent, CHAPA reviewed and approved the marketing and lottery plan, oversaw the lottery process, and verified that applicants for the affordable units had household income that was at or below 80% of the area median income, as established by HUD, for Reading and had assets within the established limit. A total of two applicants were certified as income - eligible. The developer submitted the cost certification audit to CHAPA and a report was sent to the Town in November 2004. As the monitoring agent, CHAPA will also review refinance requests from affordable unit owners and coordinate any resales of affordable units. We did not have any resales or refinance requests in Reading over the past year. If you have any questions regarding our role as a monitoring agent please contact me or Maritza Martinez at CHAPA at 617- 742 -0820. Sincerely, 4 renda Clement Executive Director Cc: Peter I. Hechenbleikner, Town Manager 18 Tremont Street • Suite 401 • Boston, MA 02108 • Telephone (617) 742 -0820 • Fax (617) 742 -3953 Website: www.chapa.org United Way u.w W. m M s h...n. e y d WMm ,k Valley _4, - �eevgy o 0 e �R�ORP� WILLIAM C. CAMPBELL City Clerk City of Woburn, WassacFiusetts Stephen Goldy, Chairman Reading Board of Selectmen Reading Town Hail 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Re: Billboards Dear Chairman Goldy: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK City Hall 10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 January 24, 2013 G f C $(' N 0 W a N 00 This is in response to your letter dated January 24, 2013 relative to electronic billboards in the City of Woburn. a N Enclosed you will find a copy of the minutes of the Woburn City Council Regular Meeting of April 3, 2012 in which a proposed zoning ordinance relative to the billboards was introduced. A copy of the ordinance is also enclosed for your reference. You will note that the City Council voted to deny adoption of the proposed ordinance at that meeting with six in favor of denial, 1 opposed, 1 absent and 1 abstained. If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact this office. Very truly kXd46Q-- William C. Campbell City Clerk cc: Mayor Scott;Galvin President Paul Denaro Alderman Darlene Mercer -Breen 9 ij April 3, 2012 — In City Council- Attest:'�"`—� City Clerk :� BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOBURN that the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended be further amended as follows: 1. Amend Section 13, Sign Regulations as follows: a. Amend Section 13.3.1 by adding the following language after "billboards ": "except as allowed under Section 27 of this Ordinance." b. Amend Section 13.4. 10 by adding the following language after "ordinance ": "and Section 27, Billboards." c. Amend Sectionl3, by adding the following new subsection: "13.13 Billboards — Billboards shall be allowed and regulated by Section 27 of this Ordinance. The Dimensional Regulations for billboards shall be regulated by Section 27 of this Ordinance. 2. Amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended by adding a new. Section 27 entitled: `Billboards" as follows: SECTION 27 BILLBOARDS A. Purpose and Intent The purpose of this section is to preserve and promote the public health, safety, and welfare and to provide sighting criteria standards, orderly, effective and reasonable control of billboards, thereby halting sign proliferation, reducing distractions to drivers, enhancing the visual environment, minimizing the adverse visual impact of billboards on nearby properties and residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, it is the intent and purpose to establish reasonable and uniform guidelines that will prevent any unreasonable concentration of billboards within the City of Woburn and that any billboard will provide a substantial benefit to the to the public good. The provisions of this section have neither the purpose nor the effect of imposing limitations or restrictions on content of any billboard. B. Definitions 1. Billboard- a freestanding sign structure that advertises, promotes or calls attention to any business, article, substance, idea or any other thing or concept that is on or off the premises on which it stands. 2. Development Agreement- an agreement between the City Council and the applicant that identifies mutually agreed upon terms and requirements, including but not limited to public benefit. 3. Highway- Limited access Interstate Highway such as Route 128, I -95 or I -93. 4. Sign face - The surface area of a sign on which advertising messages are displayed. q 5. Public Benefit [benefit to the public good]: public benefit shall include but is not limited to, monetary [i.e. lease agreement, development agreement with the City of Woburn], informational, and/ or to provide emergency communication information [i.e. Amber Alerts, Weather Information etc.] C. Applicability/ Eligibility Requirements 1. Billboards, as defined in section B, shall be allowed in the B -I, I -G, I -P and I -P2 zomnE_ districts. 2. All billboards shall require a special permit from the City Council pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 and this Section 27. 3. All billboards allowed by the City Council by Special Permit shall comply with all Federal and State Statutes. 4. Billboards shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 13. D. Location Requirements 1. Billboards shall comply with any applicable rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Outdoor Advertising Board 711 CMR 3.00. 2. a. Billboards shall not be located within 600 feet of another billboard on the same side of the road it is intended to face. b. Billboards shall not be located on, or projected over, any public property or right of way, except with the written consent of owner or approvals of the municipality. c. Shall not be located further than 200 feet of the edge of the highway it is intended to face. E. Dimensional Standards 1. The maximum sign face area shall not be greater than 1200 sq. ft. (60' x 20') per permitted side. 2. Temporary extensions up to 5 feet on the top of the billboard and no greater than 2 feet on either side of the billboard may be allowed provided that such extensions are not the full length or height of the billboard. 3. The maximum height of a billboard shall be the maximum height allowed for a building in the corresponding zoning district. F. Design Standards 1. Lighting: lighting shall be located at the bottom of the sign face and shined up towards the sign face so that no lighting glares into oncoming traffic or surrounding area below. 2. Types: a. Bulletins and changeable message signs are permitted. b. Single and.two sided billboards are permitted. 2 � �3 c. Back to back and v -type billboards are permitted . d. LED and/or internally lit type billboards are permitted. 3. Orientation: a. Back to back shall be parallel and no more than 7 feet apart. b. V -type billboards shall have an angle between faces of not more than 60 degree. Billboards shall not have more than one sign face on each side of the sign structure. c. Billboards may not be stacked on top of each other or placed side by side visible to_ the same direction of traffic. 4. Duration of Message Duration of each display on a changeable message display or LED billboard shall be no less than 8 seconds. The entire message shall change at once and/or no scrolling of messages. 5. Appearance: Exposed back of signs, poles and other support structures may be required to be painted in order to present an attractive and - finished appearance which will reasonably blend with the natural surroundings. 6. Landscaping: a. Supporting structures shall have adequate landscaping around the base of the pole. b. Existing vegetation should be properly preserved when trimmed. G. Maintenance a. All billboards, including the sign faces, supporting structures, lights and landscaping shall be kept in good repair and free from rust._ b. Display material that is. torn or faded shall be replaced in an expeditious manner. R Application: The application for Special Permit shall be accompanied by structural drawings stamped by an engineer, a site plan and a letter from the property owner stating that he /she has consented to the installation of a billboard on the subject property. A filing fee of $1,000.00 shall accompany the application for Special Permit. s /Alderman Gately Alderman Gaffney stated that he is in the sign business and therefore recuses himself from participating in this matter. Alderman Gately stated that he filed this matter for the purposes of discussion in committee, and that the billboards are not just for commercial purposes but for Amber Alerts and other public safety issues. Alderman Mercer -Bruen stated that the city does not need billboards in the city, that this proposal is about flashing billboards that are distracting, dangerous and not needed, that the companies have been lobbying the city for years to allow billboards to be erected, that the city should not open the door to this issue, and that the city cannot be forced by the State to allow billboards to be erected. Alderman Haggerty stated that he does not support billboards, that he does not support new billboards being erected in the city, and that the city should work to remove the billboards that are currently in the city. Alderman qLJ Anderson stated that it is good to have a discussion on the issue, and that the discussion has taken place. Motion made and 2 "d that the ORDER be DENIED, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Gately opposed), 1 absent (Raymond absent), 1 abstained (Gaffney abstained). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 4 q�s ORDERED CI I CLERKS OFFICE 2012 APR -2 PH 3:21 W08URH, MA 01801 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOBURN that the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended be further amended as follows: 1. Amend Section 13, Sign Regulations as follows: a. Amend Section 13.3.1 by adding the following language after "billboards ": "except as allowed under Section 27 of this Ordinance." b. Amend Section 13.4.10 by adding the following language after "ordinance ": "and Section 27, Billboards." c. Amend Section13, by adding the following new subsection: "13.13 Billboards — Billboards shall be allowed and regulated by Section 27 of this Ordinance. The Dimensional Regulations for billboards shall be regulated by Section 27 of this Ordinance. 2. Amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended by adding a new Section 27 entitled: "Billboards" as follows: SECTION 27 BILLBOARDS A. Purpos a and Intent The purpose of this section is to preserve and promote the public health, safety, and welfare and to provide sighting criteria standards, orderly, effective and reasonable control of billboards, thereby halting sign proliferation, reducing distractions to drivers, enhancing the visual environment, minimizing the,adverse visual impact of billboards on nearby properties and residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, it is the intent and purpose to establish reasonable and uniform guidelines that will prevent any unreasonable concentration of billboards within the City of Woburn and that any billboard will provide a substantial benefit to the to the public good. The provisions of this section have neither the purpose nor the effect of imposing limitations or restrictions on content of any billboard. B. Defi nitions 1. Billboard- a freestanding sign structure that advertises, promotes or calls attention to any business, article, substance, idea or any other thing or concept that is on or off the premises on which it stands. 2. Development Agreement- an agreement between the City Council and the applicant that identifies mutually agreed upon terms and. requirements, including but not limited to public benefit. c` 1..1 3. Highway- Limited access Interstate Highway such as Route 128,1-95 or 1 -93. 4. Sign face- The surface area of a sign on which advertising messages are displayed. 5. Public Benefit [benefit to the public good]: public benefit shall include but is not limited to, monetary [i.e. lease agreement, development agreement with the City of Woburn], informational, and/ or to provide emergency communication information [i.e. Amber Alerts, Weather Information etc.] C. Applicability/ Eligibility Requirements 1. Billboards, as defined in section B, shall be allowed in the B -I, I -G, I -P and I- P2 zoning districts. 2. All billboards shall require a special permit from the City Council pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 and this Section 27. 3. All billboards allowed by the City Council by Special Permit shall comply with all Federal and State Statutes. 4. Billboards shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 13. D. Location Requirements 1. Billboards shall comply with any applicable rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Outdoor Advertising Board 711 CMR 3.00. 2. a. Billboards shall not be located within 600 feet of another billboard on the same side of the road it is intended to face. b. Billboards shall not be located on, or projected over, any public property or right of way, except with the written consent of owner or approvals of the municipality. c. Shall not be located further than 200 feet of the edge of the highway it is intended to face. E. Dimensio nal Standards 1. The maximum sign face area shall not be greater than 1200 sq. ft. (60'x 20') per permitted side. 2. Temporary extensions up to 5 feet on the top of the billboard and no greater than 2 feet on either side of the billboard may be allowed provided that such extensions are not the full length or height of the billboard. 3. The maximum height of a billboard shall be the maximum height allowed for a building in the corresponding zoning district. F. Design Standards 1. Lighting: lighting shall be located at the'bottom of the sign face and shined up towards the sign face so that no lighting glares into oncoming traffic or surrounding area below. L% 2. 3. 4. RI Types: a. Bulletins and changeable message signs are permitted. b. Single and two sided billboards are permitted. c. Back to back and v -type billboards are permitted d. LED and /or internally lit type billboards are permitted. Orientation: a. Back to back shall be parallel and no more than 7 feet apart. b. V -type billboards shall have an angle between faces of not more than 60 degree. Billboards shall not have more than one sign face on each side of the sign structure. c. Billboards may not be stacked on-top o each other or placed side by side visible to the same direction of traffic. Duration of Message Duration of each display on a changeable message display or LED billboard shall be no less than 8 seconds. The entire message shall change at once and /or no scrolling of messages. Appearance: Exposed back of signs, poles and other support structures may be required to be painted in order to present an attractive and finished appearance which will reasonably blend with the natural surroundings. Landscaping: a. Supporting structures shall have adequate landscaping around the base of the pole. b. Existing vegetation should be properly preserved when trimmed. G. Maintenance a. All billboards, including the sign faces,- supporting structures, lights and landscaping shall be kept in good repair and free from rust. b. Display material that is tom or faded shall be replaced in an expeditious manner. C. H. Application: The application for Special Permit shall be accompanied by structural drawings stamped by an engineer, a site plan and a letter from the property owner stating that he /she has consented to the installation of a billboard on the subject property. A filing fee of $1,000.00 shall accompany the application for Special Permit. Alderman i .a�/ �Lv No. .,�uBUR�. City of Woburn, Massachusetts s Woburn City 'Council so ORDER rn O o � N In rN O V N O Co O ' G . V F- h Presented to the Mayor. Mayor's Office: Approved: ,Mayor qL9 Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Stephen Goldy, Chairman Ben Tafoya, Vice Chairman Richard W. Schubert, Secretary John Arena James E. Bonazoli Reading MA 01867 BOARD OF SELECTMEN (781) 942 -9043 '�9rtrtcoae °�` FAX: (781) 94W71 n Website: www.ci.r mod- ing.T3.us 7 n - 4 January 24, 2013 C) _n c-n co Mayor Galvin Council President Paul DeNaro City of Woburn 10 Common Street Woburn, MA 01801 Dear Mayor Galvin and Council President DeNaro: The Town of Reading is considering zoning bylaw amendments which would permit as a Special Permit the placement of an electronic billboard in the Business A. zoning district adjacent to 1 -93 on West Street (Washington Street in Woburn). At a Selectmen's meeting on January 23, 2013 a representation was -made by Alderman Darlene Bruen that Woburn has rejected electronic billboards and she asked. Reading to stand with Woburn to also oppose them. Can you confirm that Woburn has voted to oppose electronic billboards and would -not approve such structures within the City? I would appreciate a response by Monday, 1 -28 -13 to Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner at town manager(fti. reading. ma.us. I appreciate your prompt response. Sin Stephen Goldy, Chairman Board of Selectmen qt(a L.- / c 15WS � .,� 2013 JAN 30 PM 3 38 f inity 'N January 28, 2013 Via UPS Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Chairman and Members of the Board: Pursuant to G.L. Ch. 166A, Section 10, Comcast is pleased to provide a copy of its Form 500 for 2012. The Form 500 contains information on customer video service related issues in your community and how Comcast responded, including the time taken to resolve these complaints. For the Form 500, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable defines a complaint as: Any written or verbal contact with a cable operator in connection with subscription in which a person expresses dissatisfaction with an act, omission, product or service that is (1) within the operator's control, and (2) requires a corrective measure on the part of the operator. Comcast also has forwarded a copy of the enclosed Form 500 to the Department of Telecommunications and Cable. If I can be of further assistance on any matter related to the Form 500, please contact me at (978) 927 -5700 x43024. Sincerely yours, Jane M. Lyman Senior Manager of Government & Community Relations cc: Department of Telecommunications and Cable 113 aj M 1 COMCAST Form 500 Complaint Data 25-Jan-13 Code Key: Avg. Resolution Time <1> Less than I Day <2> 1-3 Days <3> 4-7 Days <4> 8-14 Days <5> 15-30 Days <6> >30 Days Code Key: Manner of Resolution A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties. B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied. C. Not Resolved. Town READING----7 Manner of Resolution (see code key above for the manner represented Avg by the letters below) The number below each letter Indicates the number of complaints Year 2012 Resolution resolved In that manner. Complaints Time (see Subscribers 4209 code above) A. B. C. Advertising/Marketing V 0 Appointment Service Call 0 Billing 1 7— <2> 15 Customer Service <1> 0 Equipment -<2> 35 Installation <2> 7 OTHER DAMAGE OTHER PROGRAMMING Reception <2> Service Interruption <2> <1> <1> 1 7— <2> 15::j <1> -<2> 35 <2> 7 <1> <3> <2> <2> Form 500 Service Interruption Data 25- Jan -13 Code Key: Duration of Service Interruption <1> Less than 1 Day <2> 1 -3 Days <3> 4 -7 Days <4> 8 -14 Days <5> 15 -30 Days <6> >30 Days Town Reading Year 2012 Date of Service Interruption Subscribers 4209 Duration of Service Interruption (see Code Key above) Reading 06/05/2012 <0> Reading 10/11/2012 <0> Re ading -- - - - ^�I -- 08/17/2012 - -- - - -- I - - -- - - -- -- -- <0> Reading 08/23/2012 <0> Reading 09/07/2012 <0> Reading 09/18/2012 <0> 09/19/2012 lF <0> Reading 10/20/2012 <0> Reading 10/29/2012 <0> Reading 10/30/2012 <0> Reading 10/31 /2012 <0> Reading 11/16/2012 <0> Reading 07/18/2012 <0> Reading 11/01/2012 <0> Reading 03/08/2012 <0> Reading 07/13/2012 <0> Reading 03/11/2012 <0> Reading 03/12/2012 <0> Reading 0318/2012 IF <0> Reading � 04/22/2012 —�� <0> - -- - -- - - - - -- — - - -_ Reading 05/05/2012 <0> Reading 06/01/2012 <0> Reading 06/04/2012 <0> Reading 07/09/2012 <0> �! Reading —�� 06/15/2012 <0> —_ - -1 Reading 01/16/2012 <0> Reading 05/22/2012 <0> W Mary L. Frere Senior Staff Consultant — ROS TV January 31, 2013 Town Manager Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Subject: Annual Complaint Filing Dear Town Manager, � /cam \\00 �W' - Verizon Verizon Communications Inc. 125 High Street Oliver Tower, FL 5 Boston, MA 02110 617- 743 -4119 Mary.l.frere@verizon.com Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, § 10, Verizon New England, Inc. ( "Verizon New England ") is required to file with the Department of Telecommunications and Cable and Issuing Authorities an annual report on complaints received regarding our FiOS TV service. The report reflects complaints received by Verizon during the previous year ending December 31. The Department of Telecommunications and Cable has adopted Form 500 as the prescribed form for complying with this annual reporting requirement. Please find attached Verizon New England's 2012 Form 500 for the Town of Reading. Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 617 - 342 -0558. Verizon New England appreciates the opportunity to conduct business in your community, and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship. Sincerely, Mary L. Frere Senior Staff Consultant — FiOS TV cc: Reading Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee �N1 Form 500 Complaint Data - Paper Filing City/Town: Reading Cable Company: Verizon New England Inc. Address: 125 High St., Boston, MA 02110 Filing Year: 2012 Contact: Mary L. Frere Number of Subscribers: 4,491 Phone: 617- 743 -4119 E -Mail: mary.l.frere @verizon.com Average Resolution Time: <1> Less than 1 Day, <2> 1 -3 Days, <3> 4 -7 Days, <4> 8 -14 Days, <5> 15 -30 Days, <6> >30 Days Manner of Resolution: A. Resolved to the satisfaction of both parties., B. Resolved, customer dissatisfied., C. Not Resolved. Avg. Manner of Resolution (see code key above for the manner Total Resolution represented by the letters below) The number below Complaints Time (see each letter indicates the number of complaints resolved code above) in that manner. A. B. C. Advertisin arketin 0 A ointment/Service call �0 Billin �0 Customer Service 0 Defective Notice 0 E ui ment 101 �1 79 21 �1 Installation 0 0 0 0 IReception �0 Service Interruption ® 0 ® 0 0 Unable to Contact 0 0 0 0 Failure to Respond to Original Complaint 0 Other: 0 O N Form 500 Service Interruption Data - Paper Filing City/Town: Reading Cable Company: Verizon New England, Inc. Address: 185 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110 Contact: Jill Reddish Filing Year: 2012 Phone: 617 - 342 -0558 Number of Subscribers: E -Mail: jill.m.reddish@verizon.com Average Resolution Time: <1> Less than 1 Day, <2> 1 -3 Days, <3> 4 -7 Days, <4> 8 -14 Days, <5> 15 -30 Days, <8> > 30 Days Date Service Interruption Beaan Average Resolution Time- lane Code Kew ahnval Fxtlmwtwd it of Suhsedhors nfrorfed 1/20/2012 1 4289 2/812012 1 4304 2/13/2012 1 15 2/13/2012 1 17 2/14/2012 1 4309 317/2012 1 104 318/2012 1 4312 3/29/2012 1 4343 4/9/2012 1 15 4/10/2012 1 4375 4/28/2012 1 1497 8/13/2012 1 4077 8/18/2012 1 4408 8/29/2012 1 884 712/2012 1 884 713/2012 1 4410 7/17/2012 1 4422 7/18/2012 1 4421 7/20/2012 1 4421 7/20/2012 1 4421 7/27/2012 1 4412 7/30/2012 1 4411 812/2012 1 4404 8/8/2012 1 15 818/2012 1 4410 8111/2012 1 4417 8/18/2012 1 888 8/22/2012 1 888 8/24/2012 1 888 9/20/2012 1 1225 10/2/2012 1 4434 10/3/2012 1 1210 1015/2012 4 18 10/25/2012 1 4480 10/28/2012 1 4482 10/29/2012 1 4459 10/31/2012 1 4457 10/31/2012 1 4457 11/2/2012 1 4443 11/2/2012 1 1 4443 11/9/2012 1 4478 12/22/2012 1 897 12/28/2012 1 4212 W qC Chelsea Chelsea Green Space and Recreation - NOON All - America city Committee I I # 318 Broadway 143 Border Street Chelsea. MA 02150 East Boston, MA 02128 1998 February 1, 2013 Selectman Ben Tafoya Vice Chairman, Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 Dear Selectman Tafoya, We are writing to alert you to a proposal put forth by Global Companies LLC to transport large volumes of ethanol through communities in Massachusetts, including your city /town, to the company's facilities in Revere. We would like to request your action and support to stop this potentially life- threatening plan. The proposal: Global Oil, which has a facility in Revere, MA, proposes to bring freight trains carrying ethanol to its facility along the Chelsea River. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid that burns at extremely high temperatures. A 2011 study commissioned by the state Department of Environmental Protection found ethanol is now the largest volume of hazardous material being transported by rail. Alcohol- resistant foam is necessary to extinguish ethanol fires along with specially trained fire - fighters. Global is proposing to bring 60- 120 -car trains (each train car holds 30,000 gallons of ethanol), into its facility two to three times per week, every week all year long. This could result in 561.6 million gallons of ethanol traveling on freight trains each year. There are four possible routes these trains could travel on (Fitchburg line, Lowell line, Haverhill line and Grand Junction). When the Haverhill Line is used, it would pass through (or within a half mile of) Haverhill, Methuen, Lawrence, Andover, Wilmington, Reading, Wakefield, Stoneham, Melrose, Malden, Everett, and Chelsea to their final destination in Revere. What is happening presently? We successfully achieved getting the State Legislature to require that a public safety study be conducted by the Department of Transportation (DOT) on the safety of ethanol transport through the communities of Cambridge, Boston, Everett, Chelsea and Revere. While the Legislature did not implicitly request that every city /town in Massachusetts be included in the impact study, it also did not say the studyshould ONLY focus on the above- named cities and towns. However,.the DOT is focusing this study.on these communities and Somerville. We believe you should have an opportunity to have your community weigh in with your concerns and how these trains can negatively impact your city /town. q61 What can you do? 1. Contact Secretary Davey at the DOT (617)248 -2880 and let him know that you want your community's concerns included in the study. 2. Call your State and Federal legislators and request their action to STOP THE TRAINS. 3. Call the Governor at (617)725 -4005 and tell him your community opposes Global's ethanol trains. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact any of us. We can be reached at Jash@chelseama.eov or (617)466 -4100, RoseannB(cDchelseacollab.org or (617)889- 6080x111, or kim@noahcdc.ore or 617 - 418 -8241, respectively. Very Truly Yours, Jay Ash Roseann Bongiovanni Chelsea City Manager Director, Chelsea Green Space and Former Chelsea City Councilor Kim Foltz Director, Community and Environment Neighborhood of Affordable Housing q O-Z' L (�fj Sally Hilgendorff 10!? FES -S M )Q' 34 43 Wakefield Street Reading, MA 01867 Ben Tafoya Board of Selectmen Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 29 January 2013 Dear Ben, As Reading continues to be recognized for its accomplishments, I wondered if we, as a town, might be able to make some small additions to gain greater benefits both for the environment and to enhance Reading's reputation. First, Hamilton and Wenham seem to be having a great deal of success with their curbside composting program. Reading might be able to acquire a similar contract with a local farm, thereby redirecting more compostable garbage from the trash pickup. I know Hamilton and Wenham work with Brick Ends Farm, and the curbside composting is a fee up- front, opt -in program. Since there are many families and households who do recycle well and are concerned with the environment, I thought an inquiry into a similar (or same ?) program might be of interest and, if undertaken as a town, serve as another star in the community's resume. Second, while supermarkets do provide for plastic bags to be returned to the store locations for recycling, there is an organization in Salem which accepts a majority of washed and dried plastic packaging (everything from frozen vegetable /fruit, plastic wrap, cheese and meat packages and bags, sanitary wraps, plastic security lid wraps, and the like) in a bin at their center: North Shore Recycled Fibers. I had talked with Debbie at DPW about six months ago and provided her the name of Marc Galardi, the gentleman at NSRF with whom I had been corresponding. He indicated NSRF works with towns for contracts for bulk pickup of these materials, as well as accepts bags full of these plastics from other communities. Salem is a bit of a drive, but JRM (out of Peabody) hauls trash to North Andover to Wheelabrator's incinerator plant, so I would think competitive pricing might be available. And given that our trash is hauled to an incinerator, we might want to refine our guidelines to ensure nothing toxic is placed in the garbage, rather than disposed of through hazardous waste. Is it community aware our garbage is burned? I suspect many people throw out items which they would not take to the backyard and burn, assuming it is languishing in a landfill somewhere, rather than allowing some mercury and hard metals to escape into the air. Simply making the town residents aware trash is being burned may be enough to divert a larger portion of the material. C-�Q1 I am unsure as to whether initiatives come from Selectmen and Town Meeting or from DPW, so I have included materials which easily can be perused by your board or forwarded on to the appropriate department or committee for consideration. Finally, the town my husband and my parents live in NJ has a "Love Madison- Shop Madison" campaign similar to North Reading and Reading's Chamber of Commerce pamphlet and store door stickers. However, they have worked with the town and the businesses to provide plastic bags with this logo on it. Since ultimately I believe most communities are willing to reduce or eradicate their use of plastic bags, I think it would be interesting for our town to explore providing canvas bags with a snazzy Reading Local logo which residents could be encouraged to purchase (or maybe a few cents of a tax into items downtown which could go into one bag per household ( ?)). This town plasters school -proud bumper stickers on their cars, and the library seems to have sold many of their canvas bags, so it seems logical to try and build town spirit and "branding" with such an endeavor. Again, I do not know whether an initiative like this would stem from the Chamber of Commerce, the town, or both bodies. Thank you for your time and consideration. Enclosed you will find pages referencing these programs. Happy New Year, and all the best to you and yours— L9 X02 You can compost a lot more than just GUIDELINES kitchen scraps in your curbside compost bin. COMPOST Here's a breakdown of what's acceptable. LOW -GRADE PAPER Tissues Paper towels and napkins Paper towel / toilet paper rolls' Paper bags Greasy pizza boxes and wet or waxed = cardboard Small paper items and packaging (pill bottle boxes, price tags, other small items) Wrapping paper (no ribbons, foil or tape) Tissue paper KITCHEN SCRAPS & YARD TRIMMINGS Fruit and vegetable scraps, including pits and seeds Meat, including bones Dairy products - Breads and sandwiches Organic Waste MUST be placed in Eggshells Spoiled /moldy food► Chopsticks and wooden stir sticks Coffee grounds and filters Loose tea and tea bags (no • tea bag wrappers or plastic tea bags) Weeds - Hair - Kitty Litter Flowers Potted plants MORE COMPOSTABLES #7 PLA bioplastic made from corn - (can include cups, P containers, straws, lids and utensils); trusted brands include Eco- Products®, NatureWorks® and Biocorp® Compost bags made from PLA bioplastic; trusted brands include BioBag, Bag- to-Nature, Natur -Bag and Glad compostable bags Chinet® (plain paper plates and bowls without, a plastic coating) Plates, bowls and containers made from sugarcane QUESTIONS? Hamilton Residents: visit www.hamiltonma.gov or call (978) 468 -5580 Wenham Residents: visit www.wenhamma.gov or call (978) 468 -5520 extn. 6 PLEASE NO Plastic items of any kind, including plastic bags and Styrofoam® Plastic- coated paper plates, cups or other items - Utensils (Forks, Knifes, & Spoons) - Popcorn bags To -go Sugar packets Liquids, including cooking oil or grease Milk or juice cartons (recycle with commingled containers) Dryer lint Foil or metal Tape Biohazards, including diapers or sanitary items Soap Metal Leaves Pet waste Fabric scraps or string (they become tangled in shredding equipment or may be made of synthetic fibers) Plastic or Nylon twine (for branches) Construction debris q p3 hat You Can and Can't Put in the New Green Organics Bins - Hamilton- Wenham, MA Patch http : //hamilton- wenham.patch.com /articles /what - you -can- and - can-t- put -in- the - new - green -o.. V- Editor Robert Gates robe rtg(ED- Datch.com E) Hami ItonmWenham Patch 300 Home News Events Directory Pics & Clips Commute Real Estate Government What You Can and Can't Put in the New Green Organics Bins Town officials in Hamilton and Wenham explain the new curbside organics recycling program, which is one of the changes that is coming with the new trash, recycling and organics collection program that begins on April 2. March 27, 2012 Recommend 1 Tweet 0 Email Print 32 Comments Like 765 Patch Newsletter Nearby Join More Stuff Related Topics: Composting, Hamilton - Wenham trash, SMART trash, and curbside compost -S A 15 1/29/2013 11:36 AN hat You Can and Can't Put in the New Green Organics Bins - Hamilton - Wenham, MA Patch http : //hamilton- wenham.patch.com /articles/ what -you- can -and- can-t- put -in -the- new - green -o... � The following was submitted by Hamilton Town Manager Michael Lombardo, Wenham Town Administrator Jeff Che/gren and Sue Patrolia, sustainab coordinator for Hamilton and Wenham. It is part 3 of 3 in a series of articles in advance of the new trash, recycling and organics program, which begin April 2. Starting the first week of April, residents of Hamilton and Wenham will be able to take advantage of the new trash and recycling services. Weekly curbside organic recyclingis a "First in the Commonwealth" service now offered to Hamilton and Wenham residents as part of the new trash program. Waste removal is an expensive taxpayer- funded municipal program costing the towns about to $650,000 per year. The cost is split between the colle cost and the disposal cost or "tipping fees." Tipping fees are calculated by weight. Organic waste is very heavy. By recycling it, instead of putting it oL with the trash to get burned, we can greatly reduce the tipping fees and turn the organic waste into productive compost. The benefit of composting is more than just avoiding the cost of paying to send trash to the incinerator. The end product — compost - is returned to th nourishing flowers and vegetables that are healthier, more disease and bug resistant, need less fertilizer and pesticides and that look and taste bette Through the Organic Recycling Program all residents of Hamilton and Wenham will have the opportunity to bring some of this "black gold" into their gardens. Organics will be collected weekly along with the single stream recycling in a special split truck. The two towns are providing residents with both greer organic composting bins for curbside use and small countertop bins for kitchen use. The organics will be delivered to Brick Ends Farm in Hamilton. Because Brick Ends Farm uses a sophisticated composting system, the list of items that can be composted is much longer than what you would corn in your backyard. Organics Pitch it IN: • Vegetable and fruit scraps, peels and cores )f 15 1/29/2013 11:36 AM hat You Can and Can't Put in the New Green Organics Bins - Hamilton- Wenham, MA Patch http : //hamilton- wenham.patch.com /articles /what -you- can - and -can-t- put -in- the - new - green -o.. • Plate scrapings including meat, bones, dairy products, oil, rice, poultry, seafood • Coffee grounds, tea bags • Soiled paper napkins, brown paper bags, pizza boxes too contaminated for recycling, paper towels, and tissues; • Hair (human and animal) • Cat litter Organics Keep it OUT • Stick, pebbles or leaves • Plastics of any kind • Shells Each and every resident has the opportunity to take the most advantage of these enhanced recycling programs and help reduce the amount of trash towns have to pay to incinerate. Please watch your mail for more detailed information on the new organic and single stream recycling programs including answers to questions on the trash and organic carts, what can and can't go into each cart and helpful tips on taking advantage of the enhanced offerings. This project is funded in by a grant from the MassDEP. For more information visit the town websites: Hamilton Wenham go to "Special Interest" at the bottom of the home page Emaii me updatf s about this story. Enter your email address Keep me posted Recommend 1 --rD Follow comments Tweet 0 Submit tip Email Print 32 Comments )f 15 1/29/2013 11:36 AM :)rth Shord Recycled Fibers Div of The Newark Group I RecyclingWorks MassachusettsRe... http://www.recyclingworksma.com/listing/north-shore-recycled-fibers-div-of-the-newark-group, [�Ie. 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Fax: 978 - 744 -8857 Hours: Mon - Fri, 7am - 3pm Parking: Free lot Licensed: Yes Insured: Yes Q5 A5 1/29/2013 1:14 PM -w recycling programs available - North - The Boston Globe http: / /www.bostonglobe.com /metro /regionals /north/2012/12/23 /new- recycling - programs -ava.. North SALEM New rec y lip gprograms c available By JohnLaidler I GLOBE CORRESPONDENT DECEMBER 23, 2012 The city is seeking to raise public awareness about two new recycling programs available to residents. One of them is a partnership between Salem, Marblehead, and Swampscott that allows residents of those three communities to dispose of bulky, rigid plastic items free of charge at North Shore Recycled Fibers, 53 Jefferson Ave. The program is funded through a $9,500 grant awarded in 2011 by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Accepted items must be clean and free of metal, and can include trash barrels, recycling bins, buckets, toys, lawn furniture, pet cages, and plastic sheds. In the program's first 11 months, 15 tons of materials were collected. The other recycling option is a scrap -metal program initiated by North Shore Recycled Fibers. The company last May added scrap -metal collection to its recycling operations. Residents can dispose of their scrap metal free of charge at North Shore's scrap -metal yard. Both the bulky plastics and the scrap metal items can be dropped off during business hours, which are typically weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 to 11 a.m. For more information on the bulky- plastics program, call the Salem Engineering Department at 978- 619 -5679, and for information on the scrap -metal program, contact North Shore Recycled Fibers at 978-744 -4330• --Z �b >f 1 1/29/2013 1:15 PM top Madison Committee - Borough of Madison http:// www .rosenet.org/gov /ilovemadisor Borough of Madison search this site or Google • Borouiah Government • Community • Shop Madison • Madison Public Library • Non - Profits • GOVERNMENT HOME • DEPARTMENTS A -Z • ANNOUNCEMENTS •CALENDAR • DIRECTORY Home > Agencies >Departments » Shop Madison Committee ContactJim Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator Phone(973) 593 -8496 • Home • News • Events • Summer Concert Series —� • Opening a Business in Madison? ..> .. )f 4 1/29/2013 1:32 PM top Madison Committee - Borough of Madison Love Madison am Take the Pledge.... pledge to Shop Madison! Pledge to give up the internet and big box shopping habit. We need to think before we spend and to Shop Madison whenever we can! How do I Take the Pledge? * *Sign up to receive our a -news, or become a fan of our facebook page. ** Top Ten Reasons to Shop Madison #1. It's fast, convenient, and fun to shop in town! #2. Local businesses support Madison non profits and donate to our sports, schools and other organizations. #3. builds community. I see my neighbors when I shop downtown. http://www.rosenet.org/gov/ilovemadisor #4. great service. Our merchants are knowledgeable and passionate... and they know me! You don't get that on the Internet or in large chain stores. #5. unique character. The businesses in town help give Madison its identity and personality. #6. parking? It's not that bad. I can park a lot closer to the stores in town than I can at the mall. #7. Shopping locally is better for the environment. #8. It lowers our taxes and keeps schools funded. #9. money spent local stays local. For every $100 I spend here, $68 goes to our community. That doesn't happen when I buy online or at the big box stores.* #10. I want to be sustainable and think long term. My hometown is more important to me than a cheap pair of socks! * Visit www.the350proiect.net for more information. (QQ )f 4 1/29/2013 1:32 PM iop ,Madison Committee - Borough of Madison http://www.rosenet.org/gov/ilovemadisot Shop Madison is a partnership between the Borough of Madison, the Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Commission. 'mow G H OF O A . S0N N Pages • About Us • What is The Pledge? • Space for Rent • Signs - Permits - COs • Downtown Historic Walking Tour • Supporting Organizations • Late Night Thursdays • Why do you Shop Madison? • MHS Haiti Relief Program • Hearts for Haiti - Call for Sponsors • Parking Photos u Z More... IS DOW '..o i..... 41 uu Development Commission A 4 1/29/2013 1:32 PM Ir Zop Madison Committee - Borough of Madison Downloads • 12 /29 /09PressRelease • 2009HolidayArts More... Announcements C 2013 Borough of Madison, all rights reserved I About this Website I Privacy I Contact the Borough http://www.rosenet.org/gov/ilovemadisoi )f 4 1/29/2013 1:32 PM L;l.G ,QaS Schena, Paula From: Hechenbleikner, Peter Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 7:39 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: FW: Amplified sound L/C Board of Selectmen 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 townmanagerCc�ci.readinq ma. us Please let us know how we are doing -fill out our brief customer service survey at http://readingma- survey.virtualtownhall. net /survey /sid /19ab55aedO8fbc96/ From: Petra jmailto:plconboy @conbo ccga.comI Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 6:34 PM To: Reading - Selectmen Cc: 'Kate Kaminer' Subject: Amplified sound Dear Selectmen, We are writing to express our ongoing concern with the potential use of amplified sound in Reading. With field permit application time here again, we assume this issue will come up soon. It is our hope that when you next receive a request for a variance, you will revisit the policy. This policy,( which you approved 5 -0) was very thoughtfully written after several meetings and much discussion. The ad -hoc committee, comprised of both elected and appointed town officials as well as concerned citizens, worked hard to come to consensus on a policy that was fair and reasonable while keeping the intent of the town by -law. Our concern is that the new policy, on its first test case, was disregarded and the action of the BOS rendered the policy obsolete. We would urge you to re -read the policy and consider its intent, which is clearly stated in said policy. We are happy to meet and discuss this with any of you should you feel the need. Petra Linn. Conboy 35 Warren. Avenue Reading, MA 0.1867 781- 944 -6597 plconboy(a�conboucpa. com Kate Kaminer 37 Warren Avenue Reading, MA 01867 781 -944 -5067 kkaminer(a)comcast. net G/(!� 2