HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - TM - 11/13/2007 INDEX SPECIAL TOWN MEETING—NOVEMBER 13,2007
Article#. Description of Article
1 Amendments to fiscal 2008 operating budget. Adopted unanimously.
2 Capital improvements budget. Adopted.
3 Amend Zoning Bylaw—Water Resource District Bylaw. Adopted unanimously.
4 Amend Zoning Bylaw—Village Business District. Adopted.
5 Amend Zoning Bylaw — Waterfront Business District. Indefinite postponement
adopted.
6 Community Preservation Committee. Indefinite postponement adopted.
7 Amend General Bylaws to eliminate committees. Adopted.
8 Taking a portion of land—55 Norfolk Road. Indefinite postponement adopted.
9 Disposition of a portion of land — 55 Norfolk Road. Indefinite postponement
adopted.
10 Construction of a sidewalk on Rte. 3A by citizen's petition. Indefinite
postponement adopted.
11 Disposition of property — Map 1, Parcel 52, 821 Jerusalem Road. Adopted
unanimously.
Special Town Meeting—November 13, 2007
At the Special Town Meeting held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Cohasset High School
Sullivan Gymnasium the following articles were contained in the warrant and acted upon as
follows.
Checkers sworn in by the Town Clerk, Marion L. Douglas at 6:30 p.m. were Carol St. Pierre,
Debra Krupczak, Kathleen Rhodes, and Abigail Alves. Tellers were appointed and sworn in by
the Moderator,Daniel Evans.
The Moderator called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and a quorum of 100 was present at that
time. The registered voters checked in on the voting list totaled for Precinct 1 — 155 and Precinct
2—87 for a grand total of 242 voters.
Citizens recited the pledge of allegiance.
ARTICLE 1: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL 2008 OPERATING BUDGET
To see what additional action the Town will vote to amend, modify, increase or decrease, or
otherwise, to balance the Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget as voted in Article 3 of the March
31, 2007 Annual Town Meeting, including proposed revised appropriations and any additional
sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds or otherwise, for the payment of the salaries and compensation,
expenses, equipment, and outlays, capital and otherwise, of the several Town departments, for the
current fiscal year.
MOVED that Forty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Two Dollars ($44,752) be hereby
appropriated to add to and increase the amounts voted pursuant to Article 3 of the March 31, 2007
Annual Town Meeting as set forth below for Fiscal Year 08, and to fund such appropriation for
items numbered A and B below the amount of Forty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Two
Dollars ($44,752)be raised from the FY 08 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town.
Budget Original Revised
Item Appropriation Line Appropriation Appropriation Increase
A Finance Director
General Expenses $31,850$46,850$15,000
B South Shore Voc. Tech.
Regional Assessment $115,000 $144,752 $29,752
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 2: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to fund various capital improvements, capital
projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and agencies
of the town.
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MOVED that Two Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Dollars ($259,000) be appropriated to be
expended by the Town Manager for purpose of funding various capital improvements, capital
projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and agencies
of the town as set forth below;:
Department Description Amount
Board of Selectmen Flood Control Master Plan $80,000
Board of Selectmen Jacobs Meadow Outlet Channel Design $40,000
School Department SPED Van Replacement $45,000
Library Staff Computer Replacement $15,000
Police Department Cruiser Replacement $29,000
Fire Department Ambulance Refurbishment $25,000
Fire Department Heavy Rescue Tools $25,000
And to meet this appropriation, Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($219,000) be
transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town, and Forty Thousand
Dollars ($40,000) be transferred the unexpended balance of Article 6 of the March 31, 2007
annual town meeting.
Amendment offered by Stephen Gaumer,Chairman of the Capital Budget Committee.
MOVED that One Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Dollars ($179,000) be appropriated to be
expended by the Town Manager for purpose of funding various capital improvements, capital
projects and/or capital equipment for the various departments, boards, commissions and agencies
of the town as set forth below;:
Department Description Amount
Board of Selectmen Jacobs Meadow Outlet Channel Design $40,000
School Department SPED Van Replacement $45,000
Library Staff Computer Replacement $15,000
Police Department Cruiser Replacement $29,000
Fire Department Ambulance Refurbishment $25,000
Fire Department Heavy Rescue Tools $25,000
And to meet this appropriation, One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Dollars ($139,000) be
transferred from Free Cash (Surplus Revenue) in the treasury of the town, and Forty Thousand
Dollars ($40,000) be transferred the unexpended balance of Article 6 of the March 31, 2007
annual town meeting.
Amendment defeated. Main motion adopted.
ARTICLE 3 ZONING BYLAW—AMEND WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT BYLAW
To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 14,Water Resource District, of the Zoning Bylaws
by amending Section 14.3.1 "Prohibited Uses" by striking sub-section "j" and inserting in place
thereof the following:
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(j) storage of sodium chloride, chemically treated abrasives or other chemicals used for the
removal of ice and snow on roads, unless such storage is within a structure designed to
prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate;
and by striking sub-section"1"and inserting in place thereof the following:
(1) storage of animal manures, unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent the
generation and escape of contaminated runoff and leachate. The term "storage" as used in
this section shall exclude land application of manure as fertilizer and the deposition of
manure on the ground by farm animals and household pets.
MOVED that Section 14.3.1 "Prohibited Uses" be amended by striking sub-section "j" and
inserting in place thereof the following:
0) storage of sodium chloride, chemically treated abrasives or other chemicals used for the
removal of ice and snow on roads, unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent
the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate;
and by striking sub-section"1"and inserting in place thereof the following:
(1) storage of animal manures, unless such storage is within a structure designed to prevent
the generation and escape of contaminated runoff and leachate. The term "storage" as used in this
section shall exclude land application of manure as fertilizer and the deposition of manure on the
ground by farm animals and household pets.
A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 4: ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT—VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town's Zoning Bylaws as follows:
By amending Section 2.1, Definitions, to add a new definition for the term "Apartment" that
reads as follows:
Apartment: A dwelling unit that may be either owner-occupied or rented that is located
within a multifamily dwelling or in a building containing one or more non-residential
uses.
And further to add a new definition for the term"Floor Area Ratio"that reads as follows:
Floor Area Ratio: The ratio of the sum of the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot to
the total lot area provided, however, that for the purposes of calculating floor area ratio
the calculation of gross floor area shall exclude basements, cellars, attics with ceiling
height less than seven feet, underground parking, and garages, and provided further that
calculation of total lot area shall exclude 50% of land that is wetlands, water areas, and
slopes greater than forty-five degrees in accordance with Section 5.4.7.
And to amend the initial paragraph of Section 4.2,Permitted Uses to read as follows:
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In the following Table of Use regulations the uses permitted by right in the district are
designed by the word "Yes." Those uses that may be permitted by special permit issued
by the board of appeals in the district, in accordance with Section 12.4, are designated by
the letters "SP." Those uses that may be permitted by special permit issued by the
planning board in the district, in accordance with Section 12.4 and with Section 18, are
designated by the letters "SPP."Uses that are not permitted in the districts are designated
by the word"No."
And further to amend Section 4.2, Table of Use Regulations, by adding a new designation"SPP"
to indicate those uses that that may be permitted by special permit by the Planning Board; and to
amend the allowable use designation for "The conversion and/or use of a one-family dwelling
existing on 1115155 as a dwelling for not more than two (2) families subject to table 5.3.1 (Table
of Area Regulations)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for "The conversion and/or use of a one-family dwelling existing on 1115155 as a
dwelling for more than two (2) families subject to table 5.3.1" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB
district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Dwellings for more than one family
including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table 5.3.1 and 7.1
(11/17/03)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation
for"Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject to Section 15" from
"SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Retail sale of
holiday trees, wreaths, swags, and similar natural decorations for a period commencing on the
fourth Friday in November of any year subject to complete removal not later than December 31
of such year(416191 Art. 53)" from"SP"to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable
use designation for "Restaurants (other than fast-food restaurants) serving foods or beverages
from within the premises. (11/16/95 Art. 49) —with mechanical or live entertainment" from"SP"
to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Fast-Food
Restaurant" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation
for "Hotels and motels" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for"Funeral home or mortuary establishment" from"SP"to"SPP"in the VB district;
and to amend the allowable use designation for "Membership club or nonprofit organization"
from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Auto
service stations and automotive repair garages (not including junkyards)" from "SP" to "No" in
the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Indoor motion picture
amusement and recreation establishment" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend
the allowable use designation for"Boat yards, repair and open-air sale and storage of boats, boat
livery, or marina" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for"Other similar retail and service uses" from"SP"to "SPP" in the VB district; and
to amend the allowable use designation for "Above ground storage of gas and petroleum
products. (3.25.95 Art. 66)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable
use designation for "With the exception of trailers being used in connection with an active
construction project,temporary structures including trailers for storage of materials or equipment.
(416191 Art. 53)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for "Temporary (less than 30 days) amusement enterprise not including any
permanent structures"from"SP"to"SPP"in the VB district.
And to amend Section 4.3,Additional Use Regulation, Sub-section 6.a.(7)to read as follows:
The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment in connection
with the main use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises,
subject to the condition that no portion of the open use extends nearer to any street or lot
line than the corresponding yard requirements specified for buildings in the same district.
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This requirement shall not apply in the VB district, where the open display of goods,
products, materials or equipment on public sidewalks shall be allowed on a temporary
basis provided that, in the opinion of the building inspector, such display is routinely
removed outside of normal business hours and does not constrain the usable width of the
sidewalk to less than four feet nor interfere with adequate pedestrian passage on the
sidewalk. This requirement shall also not apply in any business or light industry district
where, for a period commencing on the fourth Friday in November of any year and
subject to complete removal not later than December 31 of the same year, holiday trees,
wreaths, swags, and similar natural decorations may be stored, displayed and sold
whether or not they are connected with the main use of the enclosed building on the same
premises provided that setback and green strip conditions are observed. (416191 Article
49).
And further to amend Sub-section 14 of Section 4.3 to read as follows:
Inclusionary Zoning. In any residential development of multifamily or apartment units
containing 5 or more units, proposed on or after July 1, 2006 within any district with the
exception of the VB district and under any portion of the Bylaw, a minimum of one (1)
unit or ten percent(10%) of the total number of dwelling units,whichever is greater, shall
be eligible for qualification as "Local Action Units" (as defined in 760 C.M.R. 45.02) in
accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R. 45.03, so as to be
eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory" (as defined in 760
C.M.R. 45.02) of the Town. In the event that the 10% calculation results in fractional
units, there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number. If a specific provision of
this bylaw or of applicable state or Federal law requires a greater number or percentage
of "Local Action Units" or so-called "affordable housing units" than required by this
provision (for example, Bylaw Section 16, MGL c. 40B), then the greater requirement
shall control.
And to amend the portion of Section 5.3.1, Table of Area Regulations, that applies to District VB
to read as follows:
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5.3.1 TABLE OF AREA REGULATIONS
Use Minimum Required Lots Minimum Yards ***Maximum Permitted
Rear
Widt Fron Dept Heigh Coverage
Area Frontage h t Side h t Coverage Structural
(Sq. ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (%) N
DISTRICT VB
Any permitted
structure or 10*
principal use 5,000 50 50 15* * 15** 35 80 N/A
* See Section 5.4 Table of Area Regulations Notes Sub-section 1
** See Section 5.4 Table of Area Regulations Notes Sub-section 15
And to amend Section 5.4, Table of Area Regulation Notes, Sub-section 1 to read as follows:
For structures in a DB, VB or WB district, the required side yard shall be a minimum of
ten feet unless the wall adjoining a side lot line is a party wall or, for uses in the VB
district,unless a side yard less than ten feet is specifically authorized by grant of a special
permit by the special permit granting authority upon a finding that such reduced side yard
is consistent with the necessary findings for issuance of a special permit set forth in
Section 12.4.1.b of this bylaw.
And further to strike the text of Sub-section 6 of Section 5.4 in its entirety.
And further to add a new Sub-section 15 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
For structures in the VB district, the required front yard and rear yard shall meet the
minimum yard requirements in Table 5.3.1 unless a reduced front yard and/or rear yard is
specifically authorized by grant of a special permit by the special permit granting
authority upon a finding that such reduced front and/or rear yard is consistent with the
necessary findings for issuance of a special permit set forth in Section 12.4.Lb of this
bylaw.
And further to add a new Sub-section 16 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
In the VB district, the municipal parking lot on Assessor's map-parcels 18-004 and 18-
014 shall be considered a street only for the purposes of providing frontage as required in
table 5.3.1. and for no other purpose, provided that the length of the property line
dividing the municipal parking lot from the parcel claiming frontage on said lot is at least
equal to the minimum frontage required by table 5.3.1.
And further to add a new Sub-section 17 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
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New buildings in the VB district shall be set back a minimum of thirty feet from a RA or
RB district provided, however, that a lot located partially within the VB district shall be
deemed to satisfy this requirement provided that all new buildings on the lot are set back
a minimum of thirty feet from an adjacent lot within a RA or RB district.
And to amend Section 7.1, Table of Off-Street Parking Standards, subparagraph K. to read as
follows within the column entitled"Use":
"Stores, offices and other lawful uses permitted pursuant to this zoning bylaw in the VB
District in the vicinity of the municipal parking lot located on Assessor's map-parcels 18-
004 and 18-014 or on parcel 39-064."
And further to add a new Sub-section 14 of Section 7.2 to read as follows:
Accessory parking spaces that are maintained in existence within the village business
(VB)district as of the date of adoption of Section 18 of this bylaw shall be maintained in
connection with an existing use as of said date, and shall be subject to Section 7.2.1.
unless otherwise authorized by the special permit granting authority upon a finding that
the maintenance of said spaces is not necessary for public safety and convenience or that
adequate provision for parking has otherwise been proposed.
And to amend the title of Section 12.4 to read as follows: SPECIAL PERMITS
And to amend the initial paragraph of Section 12.4, Special Permits,to read as follows:
The board of appeals shall hear and decide only such special permits as it is specifically
authorized to grant by the terms of this bylaw. The planning board shall hear and decide
only such special permits as it is specifically authorized to grant by the terms of this
bylaw. The special permit granting authority may grant special permits after a public
hearing only where such conditions and safeguards as required by this bylaw have been
made, and only after a determination that such grant would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety,welfare,comfort, or the convenience of the community and would
not be adverse to the town's economy and environment.
And further to amend Sub-section 1 of Section 12.4 to replace the words "board of appeals"with
the words"special permit granting authority".
And further to amend Sub-section l.b. of Section 12.4 to replace the words"board of appeals"
with the words"special permit granting authority".
And further to amend Sub-section l.b.(2) of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The proposed use will not create any danger of pollution of public or private water
facilities, and the methods of drainage at the proposed site,either on-site or via public
sewage systems wherever necessary, are adequate.No excessive demand shall be
imposed on the water supply system.
And further to add a new Sub-section 1.b.8 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
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Prior to issuance of a special permit in the Village Business (VB)district,the special
permit granting authority shall make findings of compliance with the additional required
performance standards in Section 18,which findings shall be set forth in the written
decision of the special permit granting authority.
And further to renumber Sub-section 1.b.8 to Sub-section 1.b.9 and to renumber Sub-section
Lb.9 to Sub-section Lb.10.
And further to amend Sub-section 1.b.9 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The comments and recommendations of the planning board have been considered where
the zoning board of appeals is the special permit granting authority and where the special
permit has been submitted to the planning board and the planning board has submitted its
recommendations as required by this bylaw. Reasons for not accepting any of the
comments and recommendations of the planning board shall be noted.
And further to amend Sub-section 2 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
Within ten days after receipt of the application for a special permit,under this Section,
the special permit granting authority shall transmit copies thereof,together with copies of
the accompanying plans to the board of health,the planning board(if the planning board
is not the special permit granting authority),the zoning board of appeals(if the zoning
board of appeals is not the special permit granting authority),and the conservation
commission. All such boards shall investigate the application and report in writing their
recommendations to the special permit granting authority.
And further to amend Sub-section 3 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The special permit granting authority shall not take final action on such application until
it has received a report thereof from the board of health,the planning board(if the
planning board is not the special permit granting authority),the zoning board of appeals
(if the zoning board of appeals is not the special permit granting authority), and the
conservation commission or until said boards have allowed thirty-five days to elapse after
receipt of such application without submission of a report. Failure by the special permit
granting authority to take final action upon the application for a special permit within
ninety days of the close of the public hearing shall be deemed to be a grant of the permit
applied for and the town clerk shall certify forthwith.
And further to amend Sub-section 4 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
A special permit granted pursuant to this Section shall lapse after two years,not including
such time required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal from the grant
thereof, if a substantial use thereof has not sooner commenced except for good cause, or
in the case of permit for construction, if construction has not begun by said date except
for good cause.
And to add a new Section 18, Special Permits in the Village Business(VB)District,to read as
follows:
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18. SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE VILLAGE-BUSINESS (VB)DISTRICT
In addition to the requirements and procedures set forth in Section 12.4, applications for
special permits in the Village Business(VB)District shall be subject to the additional
required performance standards included in this Section 18.
1. In addition to other findings of compliance as required pursuant to this bylaw, a special
permit shall not be granted by the special permit granting authority unless and until the
special permit granting authority has issued written findings certifying compliance with
the performance standards of this Section 18, as follows:
a. The maximum allowable floor area ratio shall be 1.3 provided,however,that the
maximum allowable floor area ratio may be increased to 2.0 by the special permit
granting authority provided that any such increase in floor area ratio shall not
entitle the applicant to relief from other dimensional requirements of this bylaw
unless such relief is otherwise and separately granted by variance,and only upon
one or more of the following specific findings:
i. A floor area ratio greater than 1.3 will result from permitted additions or
expansions to buildings in existence as of the date of adoption of this
Section 18.
ii. The approved use with a floor area ratio greater than 1.3 will provide a
public benefit in addition to those necessary to meet all the other
requirements of this bylaw such as: construction of off-site infrastructure
serving a public purpose, such as parking and sidewalks; construction of
low or moderate income apartments; construction of a building that will
produce emissions that are at least 50%less than required to comply with
the Massachusetts State Building Code based on calculations performed
using the latest available version of energy modeling software issued by
the United States Department of Energy; or a combination of such public
benefits.
iii. For purposes of the previous subsection(ii),the term"low or moderate
income apartments"means a) low or moderate income housing as
defined in M.G.L. c.40B and its regulations,b) "community housing"as
defined in M.G.L. c.44B and its regulations, and/or c)housing that would
be available to occupants having household incomes up to 125%of area
median income, as area median income is then defined under M.G.L.
c.4013 and its regulations.
b. The total gross floor area of a single apartment in the VB District shall be not less
than 700 square feet nor more than 1,500 square feet.
c. In addition to the required performance standards in this Section 18,the special
permit granting authority may adopt regulations establishing additional design
guidelines for development in the VB district.
d. In granting a special permit,the special permit granting authority may impose
conditions on building and site design to ensure the architectural compatibility
with the surrounding neighborhood, and to ensure consistency with approved
design guidelines.
e. The special permit granting authority shall not take final action on a special
permit application proposing any expansion or exterior renovation of a building
in the VB district that was built prior to 1/15155 until first requesting, in addition
to those reports detailed in Section 12.4.2, a report thereof from the historical
commission,or until the historical commission has allowed thirty-five days to
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elapse after receipt of a copy of such application without submission of a report.
Reasons for not accepting any of the comments and recommendations of the
historical commission shall be noted by the special permit granting authority in
the final action on the application.
2. In the VB District,the special permit granting authority may allow apartment units on
ground floors of buildings only where:
a. The building is located behind another building that has one or more retail or
services uses on the ground floor,when considered relative to a street; or the
residential portion of the first floor of a building is located behind one or more
retail or services uses within the same building,when considered relative to a
street; and
b. Where the applicant demonstrates and the special permit granting authority
specifically finds that first floor residential uses will not have an adverse impact
on the continuity of any retail or services uses located adjacent to a street.
3. The planning board shall be the special permit granting authority for uses identified by
the letters"SPP"in Section 4.2 the Table of Use Regulations. A special permit issued
pursuant to this Section 18 shall not be a substitute for compliance with Section 12.6, Site
Plan Review, of these zoning bylaws where such compliance is required pursuant to
applicable law. The grant of a special permit pursuant to this Section 18 shall not
constitute a waiver of any requirement of Section 12.6. However,to facilitate processing,
the planning board as special permit granting authority may accept a combined plan and
application which must satisfy all applicable requirements of these zoning bylaws,
including without limitation the requirements of Section 12.4, Section 12.6,this Section
18 and the rules of the special permit granting authority relative to issuance of special
permits.
MOVED that the Town's Zoning Bylaws be amended as follows:
By amending Section 2.1,Definitions,to add a new definition for the term"Apartment"that
reads as follows:
Apartment: A dwelling unit that may be either owner-occupied or rented that is located
within a multifamily dwelling or in a building containing one or more non-residential
uses.
And further by adding a new definition for the term"Floor Area Ratio"that reads as follows:
Floor Area Ratio: The ratio of the sum of the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot to
the total lot area provided, however, that for the purposes of calculating floor area ratio
the calculation of gross floor area shall exclude basements, cellars, attics with ceiling
height less than seven feet, underground parking, and garages, and provided further that
calculation of total lot area shall exclude 50% of land that is wetlands, water areas, and
slopes greater than forty-five degrees in accordance with Section 5.4.7.
And amending the initial paragraph of Section 4.2,Permitted Uses to read as follows:
In the following Table of Use regulations the uses permitted by right in the district are
designed by the word "Yes." Those uses that may be permitted by special permit issued
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by the board of appeals in the district, in accordance with Section 12.4, are designated by
the letters "SP." Those uses that may be permitted by special permit issued by the
planning board in the district, in accordance with Section 12.4 and with Section 18, are
designated by the letters "SPP."Uses that are not permitted in the districts are designated
by the word"No."
And further by amending Section 4.2, Table of Use Regulations, by adding a new designation
"SPP"to indicate those uses that that may be permitted by special permit by the Planning Board;
and to amend the allowable use designation for "The conversion and/or use of a one-family
dwelling existing on 1115155 as a dwelling for not more than two (2) families subject to table
5.3.1 (Table of Area Regulations)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the
allowable use designation for "The conversion and/or use of a one-family dwelling existing on
1/15155 as a dwelling for more than two(2)families subject to table 5.3.1" from"SP"to"SPP"in
the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Dwellings for more than one
family including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table 5.3.1
and 7.1 (11/17/03)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for "Accessory Dwelling Unit within a detached one family dwelling subject to
Section 15" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation
for "Retail sale of holiday trees, wreaths, swags, and similar natural decorations for a period
commencing on the fourth Friday in November of any year subject to complete removal not later
than December 31 of such year (416191 Art. 53)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to
amend the allowable use designation for "Restaurants (other than fast-food restaurants) serving
foods or beverages from within the premises. (11116195 Art. 49) — with mechanical or live
entertainment" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for "Fast-Food Restaurant" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the
allowable use designation for"Hotels and motels" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to
amend the allowable use designation for"Funeral home or mortuary establishment" from"SP"to
"SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Membership club or
nonprofit organization" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use
designation for "Auto service stations and automotive repair garages (not including junkyards)"
from "SP" to "No" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Indoor
motion picture amusement and recreation establishment" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district;
and to amend the allowable use designation for"Boat yards, repair and open-air sale and storage
of boats, boat livery, or marina" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the
allowable use designation for "Other similar retail and service uses" from "SP" to "SPP" in the
VB district; and to amend the allowable use designation for "Above ground storage of gas and
petroleum products. (3.25.95 Art. 66)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the
allowable use designation for "With the exception of trailers being used in connection with an
active construction project, temporary structures including trailers for storage of materials or
equipment. (416191 Art. 53)" from "SP" to "SPP" in the VB district; and to amend the allowable
use designation for "Temporary (less than 30 days) amusement enterprise not including any
permanent structures"from"SP"to"SPP"in the VB district.
And by amending Section 4.3,Additional Use Regulation, Sub-section 6.a.(7)to read as follows:
The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment in connection
with the main use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises,
subject to the condition that no portion of the open use extends nearer to any street or lot
line than the corresponding yard requirements specified for buildings in the same district.
This requirement shall not apply in the VB district, where the open display of goods,
products, materials or equipment on public sidewalks shall be allowed on a temporary
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basis provided that, in the opinion of the building inspector, such display is routinely
removed outside of normal business hours and does not constrain the usable width of the
sidewalk to less than four feet nor interfere with adequate pedestrian passage on the
sidewalk. This requirement shall also not apply in any business or light industry district
where, for a period commencing on the fourth Friday in November of any year and
subject to complete removal not later than December 31 of the same year, holiday trees,
wreaths, swags, and similar natural decorations may be stored, displayed and sold
whether or not they are connected with the main use of the enclosed building on the same
premises provided that setback and green strip conditions are observed. (416191 Article
49).
And further by amending Sub-section 14 of Section 4.3 to read as follows:
Inclusionary Zoning. In any residential development of multifamily or apartment units
containing 5 or more units, proposed on or after July 1, 2006 within any district with the
exception of the VB district and under any portion of the Bylaw, a minimum of one (1)
unit or ten percent(10%) of the total number of dwelling units,whichever is greater, shall
be eligible for qualification as "Local Action Units" (as defined in 760 C.M.R. 45.02) in
accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R. 45.03, so as to be
eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory" (as defined in 760
C.M.R. 45.02) of the Town. In the event that the 10% calculation results in fractional
units, there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole number. If a specific provision of
this bylaw or of applicable state or Federal law requires a greater number or percentage
of "Local Action Units" or so-called "affordable housing units" than required by this
provision (for example, Bylaw Section 16, MGL c. 40B), then the greater requirement
shall control.
And by amending the portion of Section 5.3.1, Table of Area Regulations,that applies to District
VB to read as follows:
5.3.1 TABLE OF AREA REGULATIONS
Use Minimum Required Lots Minimum Yards ***Maximum Permitted
Rear
Widt Fron Dept Heigh Coverage
Area Frontage h t Side h t Coverage Structural
(Sq. ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (%) (%)
DISTRICT VB
Any permitted
structure or 10*
principal use 5,000 50 50 15* * 15** 35 80 N/A
* See Section 5.4 Table of Area Regulations Notes Sub-section 1
** See Section 5.4 Table of Area Regulations Notes Sub-section 15
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And by amending Section 5.4, Table of Area Regulation Notes, Sub-section 1 to read as follows:
For structures in a DB, VB or WB district, the required side yard shall be a minimum of
ten feet unless the wall adjoining a side lot line is a party wall or, for uses in the VB
district,unless a side yard less than ten feet is specifically authorized by grant of a special
permit by the special permit granting authority upon a finding that such reduced side yard
is consistent with the necessary findings for issuance of a special permit set forth in
Section 12.4.Lb of this bylaw.
And further by striking the text of Sub-section 6 of Section 5.4 in its entirety.
And further by adding a new Sub-section 15 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
For structures in the VB district, the required front yard and rear yard shall meet the
minimum yard requirements in Table 5.3.1 unless a reduced front yard and/or rear yard is
specifically authorized by grant of a special permit by the special permit granting
authority upon a finding that such reduced front and/or rear yard is consistent with the
necessary findings for issuance of a special permit set forth in Section 12.4.Lb of this
bylaw.
And further by adding a new Sub-section 16 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
In the VB district, the municipal parking lot on Assessor's map-parcels 18-004 and 18-
014 shall be considered a street only for the purposes of providing frontage as required in
table 5.3.1. and for no other purpose, provided that the length of the property line
dividing the municipal parking lot from the parcel claiming frontage on said lot is at least
equal to the minimum frontage required by table 5.3.1.
And further by adding a new Sub-section 17 of Section 5.4 to read as follows:
New buildings in the VB district shall be set back a minimum of thirty feet from a RA or
RB district provided, however, that a lot located partially within the VB district shall be
deemed to satisfy this requirement provided that all new buildings on the lot are set back
a minimum of thirty feet from an adjacent lot within a RA or RB district.
And to amend Section 7.1, Table of Off-Street Parking Standards, subparagraph B. to read as
follows within the column entitled"Use":
"Dwelling in business district other than the VB district for occupancy by more than one
family."
And by amending Section 7.1, Table of Off-Street Parking Standards, subparagraph K. to read as
follows within the column entitled"Use":
"Stores, offices and other lawful uses permitted pursuant to this zoning bylaw in the VB
District in the vicinity of the municipal parking lot located on Assessor's map-parcels 18-
004 and 18-014 or on parcel 39-064."
And by amending Section 7.1 table of Off-Street Parking Standards,to add anew subparagraph L.
with the following text within the column entitled"Use.":
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"Apartments permitted pursuant to this zoning bylaw in the VB District."
And by amending Section 7.1, Table of Off-Street Parking Standards, to add a new subparagraph
L. with the following text within the column entitled "Number of Parking Spaces Required Per
Unit":
,,One space per unit unless the apartments are proposed within that portion of a building
existing on 115155 or unless a reduced number is specifically authorized within the final
action of the special permit granting authority upon a finding that one space per unit is
not necessary for public safety and convenience, that the creation on on-site parking
spaces is incompatible with approved design guidelines or that adequate provision for
parking has otherwise been proposed."
And further to add a new Sub-section 14 of Section 7.2 to read as follows:
Accessory parking spaces that are maintained in existence within the village business
(VB) district as of the date of adoption of Section 18 of this bylaw shall be maintained in
connection with an existing use as of said date, and shall be subject to Section 7.2.1.
unless otherwise authorized by the special permit granting authority upon a finding that
the maintenance of said spaces is not necessary for public safety or that adequate
provision for parking has otherwise been proposed.
And by amending the title of Section 12.4 to read as follows: SPECIAL PERMITS
And by amending the initial paragraph of Section 12.4, Special Permits,to read as follows:
The board of appeals shall hear and decide only such special permits as it is specifically
authorized to grant by the terms of this bylaw. The planning board shall hear and decide
only such special permits as it is specifically authorized to grant by the terms of this
bylaw. The special permit granting authority may grant special permits after a public
hearing only where such conditions and safeguards as required by this bylaw have been
made, and only after a determination that such grant would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, welfare, comfort, or the convenience of the community and would
not be adverse to the town's economy and environment.
And further by amending Sub-section 1 of Section 12.4 to replace the words"board of appeals"
with the words"special permit granting authority".
And further by amending Sub-section Lb. of Section 12.4 to replace the words"board of appeals"
with the words"special permit granting authority".
And further by amending Sub-section l.b.(2)of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The proposed use will not create any danger of pollution of public or private water
facilities, and the methods of drainage at the proposed site, either on-site or via public
sewage systems wherever necessary, are adequate. No excessive demand shall be
imposed on the water supply system.
And further by adding a new Sub-section l.b.8 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
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Prior to issuance of a special permit in the Village Business (VB) district, the special
permit granting authority shall make findings of compliance with the additional required
performance standards in Section 18, which findings shall be set forth in the written
decision of the special permit granting authority.
And further by renumbering Sub-section 1.b.8 to Sub-section 1.b.9 and to renumber Sub-section
Lb.9 to Sub-section Lb.10.
And further by amending Sub-section 1.b.9 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The comments and recommendations of the planning board have been considered where
the zoning board of appeals is the special permit granting authority and where the special
permit has been submitted to the planning board and the planning board has submitted its
recommendations as required by this bylaw. Reasons for not accepting any of the
comments and recommendations of the planning board shall be noted.
And further by amending Sub-section 2 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
Within ten days after receipt of the application for a special permit, under this Section,
the special permit granting authority shall transmit copies thereof,together with copies of
the accompanying plans to the board of health, the planning board (if the planning board
is not the special permit granting authority), the zoning board of appeals (if the zoning
board of appeals is not the special permit granting authority), and the conservation
commission. All such boards shall investigate the application and report in writing their
recommendations to the special permit granting authority.
And further by amending Sub-section 3 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
The special permit granting authority shall not take final action on such application until
it has received a report thereof from the board of health, the planning board (if the
planning board is not the special permit granting authority), the zoning board of appeals
(if the zoning board of appeals is not the special permit granting authority), and the
conservation commission or until said boards have allowed thirty-five days to elapse after
receipt of such application without submission of a report. Failure by the special permit
granting authority to take final action upon the application for a special permit within
ninety days of the close of the public hearing shall be deemed to be a grant of the permit
applied for and the town clerk shall certify forthwith.
And further by amending Sub-section 4 of Section 12.4 to read as follows:
A special permit granted pursuant to this Section shall lapse after two years,not including
such time required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal from the grant
thereof, if a substantial use thereof has not sooner commenced except for good cause, or
in the case of permit for construction, if construction has not begun by said date except
for good cause.
And by adding a new Section 18, Special Permits in the Village Business (VB)District, to read as
follows:
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18. SPECIAL PERMITS IN THE VILLAGE-BUSINESS (VB)DISTRICT
In addition to the requirements and procedures set forth in Section 12.4, applications for
special permits in the Village Business (VB) District shall be subject to the additional
required performance standards included in this Section 18.
1. In addition to other findings of compliance as required pursuant to this bylaw, a special
permit shall not be granted by the special permit granting authority unless and until the
special permit granting authority has issued written findings certifying compliance with
the performance standards of this Section 18, as follows:
a. The maximum allowable floor area ratio shall be 1.3 provided, however, that the
maximum allowable floor area ratio may be increased to 2.0 by the special permit
granting authority provided that any such increase in floor area ratio shall not
entitle the applicant to relief from other dimensional requirements of this bylaw
unless such relief is otherwise and separately granted by variance, and only upon
one or more of the following specific findings:
i. A floor area ratio greater than 1.3 will result from permitted additions or
expansions to buildings in existence as of the date of adoption of this
Section 18.
ii. The approved use with a floor area ratio greater than 1.3 will provide a
public benefit in addition to those necessary to meet all the other
requirements of this bylaw such as: construction of off-site infrastructure
serving a public purpose, such as parking and sidewalks; construction of
low or moderate income apartments; construction of a building that will
produce emissions that are at least 50%less than required to comply with
the Massachusetts State Building Code based on calculations performed
using the latest available version of energy modeling software issued by
the United States Department of Energy; or a combination of such public
benefits.
iii. For purposes of the previous subsection (ii), the term "low or moderate
income apartments" means a) low or moderate income housing as
defined in M.G.L. c.40B and its regulations, b) "community housing" as
defined in M.G.L. c.44B and its regulations, and/or c)housing that would
be available to occupants having household incomes up to 125% of area
median income, as area median income is then defined under M.G.L.
c.4013 and its regulations.
b. The total gross floor area of a single apartment in the VB District shall be not less
than 700 square feet nor more than 1,500 square feet.
c. In addition to the required performance standards in this Section 18, the special
permit granting authority may adopt regulations establishing additional design
guidelines for development in the VB district.
d. In granting a special permit, the special permit granting authority may impose
conditions on building and site design to ensure the architectural compatibility
with the surrounding neighborhood, and to ensure consistency with approved
design guidelines.
e. The special permit granting authority shall not take final action on a special
permit application proposing any expansion or exterior renovation of a building
in the VB district that was built prior to 1115155 until first requesting, in addition
to those reports detailed in Section 12.4.2, a report thereof from the historical
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commission, or until the historical commission has allowed thirty-five days to
elapse after receipt of a copy of such application without submission of a report.
Reasons for not accepting any of the comments and recommendations of the
historical commission shall be noted by the special permit granting authority in
the final action on the application.
2. In the VB District,the special permit granting authority may allow apartment units on
ground floors of buildings only where:
a. The building is located behind another building that has one or more retail or
services uses on the ground floor, when considered relative to a street; or the
residential portion of the first floor of a building is located behind one or more
retail or services uses within the same building, when considered relative to a
street; and
b. Where the applicant demonstrates and the special permit granting authority
specifically finds that first floor residential uses will not have an adverse impact
on the continuity of any retail or services uses located adjacent to a street.
3. The planning board shall be the special permit granting authority for uses identified by
the letters "SPP" in Section 4.2 the Table of Use Regulations. A special permit issued
pursuant to this Section 18 shall not be a substitute for compliance with Section 12.6, Site
Plan Review, of these zoning bylaws where such compliance is required pursuant to
applicable law. The grant of a special permit pursuant to this Section 18 shall not
constitute a waiver of any requirement of Section 12.6. However, to facilitate processing,
the planning board as special permit granting authority may accept a combined plan and
application which must satisfy all applicable requirements of these zoning bylaws,
including without limitation the requirements of Section 12.4, Section 12.6, this Section
18 and the rules of the special permit granting authority relative to issuance of special
permits.
A 2/3's vote is required. Hand count: Yes 151 No 68. Motion adopted.
ARTICLE 5: CITIZENS'S PETITION - ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT —
WATERFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Cohasset Zoning By-Law as follows:
To amend"Section 4.2 Permitted Uses. Table of Use Regulations" for"Dwellings for more than
one family including those in combination with stores or other permitted uses subject to Table
5.3.1 and 7.1. (11/13/07)" or as further amended from "No" to "SP" in the Waterfront Business
(WB) district.
And to further amend "Section 4.3 Additional Use Regulations" by adding after the last
subsection of Section 4.3 the following new subsection, to be numbered in sequence, which shall
read as follows:
"Special permits in the Waterfront Business (WB) district shall be subject to the
requirements and procedures set forth in "Section 12.4 Special Permits by the
Board of Appeals", as amended. In addition to other findings of compliance as
required pursuant to this bylaw, a special permit granting authority has issued
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written findings certifying compliance with the performance standards of this
subsection as follows:
a. The maximum allowable floor area ratio for new buildings shall
be 1.5 provided, however, that the maximum allowable floor
area ratio may be increased to 2.0 by the special permit granting
authority provided that any such increase in floor area ratio shall
not entitle the applicant to relief from other dimensional
requirements of this bylaw unless such relief is otherwise and
separately granted by variance, and only upon one or more of the
following specific findings:
i. A floor area ratio greater than 1.5 will result
from permitted additions or expansions to
buildings in existence as of the date of adoption
of this subsection.
ii. The approved use with a floor area ratio greater
than 1.5 will provide a public benefit in addition
to those necessary to meet the requirements of
this bylaw including: construction of off-site
infrastructure serving a public purpose, such as
parking and sidewalks; construction of low or
moderate income dwelling units; construction of
a building that will produce emissions that are at
least 50% less than required to comply with the
Massachusetts State Building Code based on
calculations performed using the latest available
version of energy modeling software issued by
the United States Department of Energy; or a
combination of such public benefits.
b. New buildings in the WB district shall be set back a minimum of
thirty feet from a RA or RB district provided, however, that a lot
located partially within the WB district shall be deemed to
satisfy this requirement provided that all new buildings on the lot
are set back a minimum of thirty feet from an adjacent lot within
a RA or RB district that is in residential use.
C. In addition to the required performance standards in this
subsection, the special permit granting authority may adopt
regulations establishing additional design guidelines for
development in the WB district.
d. In granting a special permit,the special permit granting authority
may impose conditions on building and site design to ensure the
architectural compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood,
and to ensure consistency with approved design guidelines.
e. The special permit granting authority shall not take final action
on a special permit application proposing any expansion or
exterior renovation of a building in the WB district that was built
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prior to 1/15155 until first requesting, in addition to those reports
detailed in Section 12.4.2, a report thereof from the historical
commission, or until the historical commission has allowed
thirty-five days to elapse after receipt of a copy of such
application without submission of a report. Reasons for not
accepting any of the comments and recommendations of the
historical commission shall be noted by the special permit
granting authority in the final action on the application."
And to further amend subsection 14, as amended, of"Section 4.3 Additional Use Regulations"by
inserting after the phrase "with the exception of the VB district", on the third line thereof, the
following, "and the WB district", so that said subsection 14, as amended, of "Section 4.3
Additional Use Regulations" shall read as follows:
"Inclusionary Zoning. In any residential development of multifamily or
apartment units containing 5 or more units, proposed on or after July 1, 2006
within any district with the exception of the VB district and the WB district and
under any portion of the Bylaw, a minimum of one (1) unit or ten percent (10%)
of the total number of dwelling units, whichever is greater, shall be eligible for
qualification as "Local Action Units" (as defined in 760 C.M.R. 45.02) in
accordance with the standards and conditions set forth in 760 C.M.R. 45.03, so as
to be eligible for inclusion within the "Subsidized Housing Inventory" (as
defined in 760 C.M.R. 45.02) of the Town. In the event that the 10% calculation
results in fractional units, there shall be a rounding up to the nearest whole
number. If a specific provision of this bylaw or of applicable state or Federal law
requires a greater number or percentage of "Local Action Units" or so-called
"affordable housing units" than required by this provision (for example, Bylaw
Section 16,MGL c. 40B),then the greater requirement shall control."
NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS
Mary J. Larson 55 North Main Street Sharon S. Chase 170 South Main Street
Donald J. Larson 55 North Main Street Bruce A. Herzfelder 133 Beach Street
Julie A. Laugelle 11 King Street Claire B. Watts 76 Nichols Road
Peter G. Laugelle. Jr. 11 King Street Thomas J. Koncius 30 Fernway
Cynthia C. Swartwood 348 South Main Street Lee A. DeVries 135 Nichols Road
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 6 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
To see what action the Town will take with respect to the recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee for Fiscal Year 2008, and to see if the Town will vote to implement any
such recommendation by appropriating a sum or sums of money from the Community
Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, and from any other
source,by raising and appropriating,transferring from available funds,borrowing pursuant to any
applicable statute or borrowing pursuant to any applicable statute for this purpose, and further to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain, or alternatively
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to convey, sell or dispose of, such real property interests as may be necessary or advisable by the
Community Preservation Act to implement any such expenditure of community preservation
funds.
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 7: AMEND BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE COMMITTEES
To see if the Town will vote to amend Article V (Appointed Standing Town Boards &
Committees) by striking the following sections in their entirety: Section 2 (Personnel
Committee); Section 11 (Design Review Board); Section 13 (Committee to Survey Structure &
Function of Town Government); Section 14 (Drainage Committee); Section 17 (Commission on
Disabilities); and Section 19 (Civilian Dispatch Committee), and further to consecutively
renumber the remaining sections of Article V.
MOVED that Article V (Appointed Standing Town Boards & Committees) be amended by
striking the following sections in their entirety: Section 2 (Personnel Committee); Section 11
(Design Review Board); Section 13 (Committee to Survey Structure & Function of Town
Government); Section 14 (Drainage Committee); Section 17 (Commission on Disabilities); and
Section 19 (Civilian Dispatch Committee), and further to consecutively renumber the remaining
sections of Article V.
Amendment offered by Robin Lawrence, member of the Board of Health. Remove Section 14
(Drainage Committee)from the motion. Amendment defeated.
Amendment offered by William Good, member of the Planning Board. Remove Section 11
(Design Review Board) from the motion. Amendment adopted.
Main motion as amended is adopted.
ARTICLE 8: TAKING OF PORTION OF LAND AT 55 NORFOLK ROAD
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, gift,
eminent domain, on such terms as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate and subject to the
Town obtaining an appropriation of funds for the costs of acquisition and full indemnification for
any liabilities arising from any such acquisition, a portion of real property known as and
numbered 55 Norfolk Road and more particularly described below.
"A certain parcel situated in Cohasset, in the county of Norfolk, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot A on a plan entitled "Plan of land on
Pleasant Street, Cohasset, Mass.", dated June 19, 1998, drawn by Neil J. Murphy
Assoc. P.C., duly recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds as Plan
No. 636 of 1998 in Plan Book 459."
The purpose of such acquisition is to clarify and correct a defective title to lands previously
granted by the Town of Cohasset by deed dated October 20, 1998 and recorded with the Norfolk
County Registry of Deeds in Book 12972,Page 455.
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MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 9: DISPOSITION OF PORTION OF LAND AT 55 NORFOLK ROAD
To see if the Town will vote authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or otherwise dispose of, on
such terms as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate and subject to Massachusetts G.L. c. 30B,
a portion of real property known as and numbered 55 Norfolk Road and more particularly
described below.
"A certain parcel situated in Cohasset, in the county of Norfolk, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot A on a plan entitled "Plan of land on
Pleasant Street, Cohasset, Mass.", dated June 19, 1998, drawn by Neil J. Murphy
Assoc. P.C., duly recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds as Plan
No. 636 of 1998 in Plan Book 459."
The purpose of such sale or other disposition is to clarify and correct a defective title to lands
previously granted by the Town of Cohasset by deed dated October 20, 1998 and recorded with
the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 12972,Page 455.
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed. Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 10: CITIZENS PETITION - CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK ON ROUTE
3A
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money to be expended by the Town Manager
to construct a sidewalk on Chief Justice Cushing Highway(Route 3A) from Sanctuary Pond Road
to King Street.
NAME ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS
Marcia L. Comeau 26 Sanctuary Pond Road Nora E. Speer 21 Sanctuary Pond
Christopher D. Comeau 26 Sanctuary Pond Road Earl D.Axelson 29 Sanctuary Pond
Bridget O'Brien 28 Sanctuary Pond Road Corey E.Axels 29 Sanctuary Pond
Kevin T. O'Brien 28 Sanctuary Pond Road Leslie C. Bryan 20 Sanctuary Pond
Robert O. Speer 21 Sanctuary Pond Road Douglas E. Bryan 20 Sanctuary Pond
MOVED that this article be indefinitely postponed.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ARTICLE 11: DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, convey or otherwise
dispose of any interest the Town may have in that certain property known as Town Assessor Map
52, Parcel 1, addressed as 821 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, and described more particularly in the
deed recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 13619, Page 103, subject to
Massachusetts G.L. c. 30B.
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MOVED that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of any
interest the Town may have in that certain property known as Town Assessor Map 1, Parcel 52,
addressed as 821 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, and described more particularly in the deed recorded
at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 13619,Page 103, subject to Massachusetts G.L.
c. 30B.
A 2/3's vote is required. Motion adopted unanimously.
It was moved and seconded that this Special Town Meeting be dissolved at 10 p.m.
A True Record,ATTEST:
Marion L.Douglas
Town Clerk
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