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Town Planning Board.
On motion by Mr. Thomson :
Voted Unanimously: That the Town vote to amend its Zoning Bylaws by striking out Section 5B, Off-street Parking Regulations, and adopting in place thereof a new Section 5B, Off-street Parking Regulations, reading as follows:
Section 5B. Offstreet Parking Regulations
Purpose of Bylaw: To bring about the most beneficial relation between the uses of land and buildings and the movement of traffic through and the circulation of traffic within the town, having particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in the highways, streets, and roads in the town and
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the provision of safe and convenient traffic access appropriate to the various uses of land and buildings throughout the town.
Definition of Offstreet Parking: For the purpose of this Section, an offstreet parking area is defined as accommodation for the parking of motor vehicles off the street, provided by private groups or individuals for restricted use in connection with particular businesses, private enterprises or other uses, or as adjuncts to housing developments or private residences. The parking accommodations may consist of parking areas, parking spaces, garages, or other structures and accessories; they may be surface facilities or facilities above or under ground.
Parking Facilities Required-
1. For Dwelling, Lodging House, or Hotel Use.
In the case of every building erected or converted in whole or in part for use as a dwelling containing one or more housekeeping units, or for a lodging house or hotel, there shall be provided for such dwelling, lodging house, or hotel use within such building or upon the lot upon which it is lo- cated, a garage or parking area having adequate access to a public or private way, for the storage and parking of at least one motor vehicle for each housekeeping unit; or, in the case of a lodging house or hotel, one garage or parking space for every two persons, either permanent or temporary residents, for whom such building is designed or used, plus one space for every two persons normally employed therein at any one time. Upon the approval of the Board of Appeals, after notice and a public hearing, the required parking facilities may be located on a contiguous lot or on a lot located on a public or private way provided that such lot is not more than 200 feet distant from the nearest part of such building, such distance being measured along the public or private way or ways giving access to such lot and adjacent thereto.
In Single and General Residence Districts the parking facilities shall not be located within 20 and 15 feet, respectively, of a street line, and in both districts, not within 6 feet of a side or rear lot line.
In a Single or General Residence District a garage or parking area accommodating 6 or less motor vehicles shall provide a space not less than 175 square feet in area for each motor vehicle. Indoor parking may be in- cluded in the required area. In a Single Residence District the driveway, excluding 20 feet thereof measured from the street line, may be included in the required parking area. Parking areas designed to accommodate over 6 motor vehicles shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with the provisions of Section 5 B. 3. hereof. A garage or parking area having more than 6 spaces shall provide not less than 300 square feet for each motor vehicle, excluding the driveways and ramps used for access to the facility, but including the travelling lanes, turning areas, etc., for adequate ma- neuverability within the parking area.
2. For Uses Other than a Dwelling, Lodging House, or Hotel.
In the case of buildings and other structures or an addition thereto hereafter erected, or dwelling houses or portions thereof hereafter converted or used for other than a dwelling, lodging house or hotel, the following re- quirements are imposed with respect to offstreet parking areas for such other uses:
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The area herein required shall be provided in the building or structure or on the lot upon which it stands, or upon approval of the Board of Ap- peals, after notice and a public hearing, the required parking facility may be located off the premises as provided in 5 B. 1. hereof. Such area shall be computed without including the driveways and ramps providing access from the public or private ways adjacent thereto, but shall include the tra- velling lanes, turning areas, etc., necessary for adequate maneuverability within the parking area. Such area shall be kept free from obstruction and the use of the area shall be limited to the owners or tenants of the building or structure, and persons employed in or about the building or structure or persons using the same as customers or patrons of the owners or tenants. If any such area is not within a garage or other structure and is designed to accommodate 10 or more motor vehicles, it shall be construct- ed and maintained in conformity with the provisions of Section 5 B. 3. here- of.
a. For offices wherever located, an area equal to twice the floor area used for such purpose;
b. For financial institutions, retail stores, personal service shops, funeral homes, and similar business uses or establishments, an area equal to three times the floor area used for such purposes, excluding storage;
c. For churches, theaters, club houses, assembly halls, or stadiums, an area equal to 300 square feet for every three seats, plus 300 square feet for every two persons normally employed therein at any one time;
d. For restaurants, an area equal to 300 square feet for every three seats for patrons, including spaces at a counter or bar, plus 300 square feet for every two persons normally employed therein at any one time;
e. For places of public assembly or public recreation not otherwise listed, an area equal to 300 sq. feet for every three persons admitted therein or thereat at any one time, plus 300 square feet for every two persons normally employed therein or thereat at any one time;
f. For convalescent or nursing homes, and hospitals, an area equal to 300 square feet for every two patient accommodations, plus 300 square feet for every two persons normally employed or engaged therein at any one time;
g. For industrial plants, wholesale establishments, and similar buildings, an area equal to 300 square feet for every two persons normally employed therein;
h. Truck Loading Space - Unless otherwise specifically permitted in writing by the Board of Appeals, after notice and a public hearing, in the case of hospitals, institutions, hotels, retail, wholesale, and indus- trial buildings, an area shall be provided on the premises for the load- ing and unloading of trucks at the rate of one space not less than 400 square feet in area for each 15,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof less than 30,000 square feet, and 400 square feet for each 30,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof in excess of 30,000 square feet.
3. Parking Area Specifications.
The following shall constitute the specifications for the construction, operation, and maintenance of parking areas designed to accommodate 10 or more motor vehicles:
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a. The area, including driveways and ramps, shall be paved with a min- imum of two (2) inches of bituminous concrete over a suitable base or with some other material that will provide an all-weather surface of equal hardness, smoothness, and durability.
b. The area shall be provided with an adequate drainage system approved in writing by the Director of Public Works. The area shall be kept in good condition, clean and free from rubbish, weeds, trash, debris, and snow.
c. Wheel blocks (bumper logs) made of cement concrete, or other suitable material, shall be provided to prevent motor vehicles being parked beyond the boundaries of the lot, and within the required set-back areas.
d. The surface of the lot shall be marked with lines of a color contrast- ing with the color of the surface, indicating the space to be occupied by each motor vehicle. Each such space shall not be less than 175 square feet in area and eight and one-half feet in width. Such lines shall be maintained so as to be plainly visible at all times.
e. Driveways to and from parking facilities on any one lot shall not exceed 30 feet in width measured at and parallel to the street line. Such drive- ways shall not be spaced closer together than 100 feet except that there may be one dual driveway, with a separation of not less than five nor more than twenty feet between driveways.
f. Where any parking space is adjacent to the street, there shall be a strip not less than 3 feet wide within the lot, except at driveways required for access, which strip shall be suitably landscaped and maintained.
g. Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they neither unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent residential properties nor interfere with traffic.
h. Parking areas shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicles, equipment, materials, or supplies. 4. Special Cases - Exceptions.
a. This bylaw shall not apply to a building or structure located in a Busi- ness District on Jan. 28, 1963, that is hereafter damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty if the building or structure on Jan. 28, 1963, was located on a lot having insufficient area to comply with the require- ments of this bylaw and the lot on the date of such damage or des- truction has insufficient area to comply with the then existing require- ments of this bylaw.
b. The Board of Appeals may, after notice and a public hearing, in writing, either waive the off-street parking, truck loading or set-back require- ments of this bylaw, or permit a parking area or truck loading space having a lesser area or space or having a lesser set-back than is re- quired under Sections 5 B. 1. and 5 B. 2., if the Board determines a literal enforcement of the provisions of this bylaw would involve prac- tical difficulty or substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the applicant, or would be unreasonable in the circumstances of the case, and that the granting of such exception would not adversely affect the health, safety, convenience, character or welfare of the neighbor- hood, or of the Town.
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A motion to amend by striking out the word "churches" in Section 2C was not voted.
ARTICLE 45
To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map by changing from Single Residence and Business District to a General Residence District a tract of land bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is the intersection of the town boundaries of Wakefield, Reading and Stoneham, then running northeasterly along the Wakefield-Reading town line a distance of about 530 feet to the southerly layout line of Route 128; thence running northeasterly along the southerly layout line of Route 128 a distance of 330 feet to a point; thence running southerly a distance of about 790 feet to a point on the Wakefield-Stoneham town line; thence running northwesterly along the Wakefield-Stoneham town line a distance of 550 feet to the point of beginning.
C. Harry Olson and Others.
The report of the Planning Board was read by Kenneth W. Thomson which stated that a public hearing was held on February 12, 1963, and that all legal requirements were complied with.
The motion by the Planning Board to change from a single residence district to a general residence district was not carried. The vote was: YES, 191 - NO, 97, and, not receiving the necessary two-thirds vote, the Moderator declared the motion not carried.
ARTICLE 46
To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map by changing from a General Residence District to a Single Residence District the tract of land on the westerly side of the Greenwood section of the town described as follows:
The area northeasterly of Spring Street presently zoned for General Residence which is bounded southwesterly, southeasterly, and northeasterly by the Single Residence District on the westerly side of Greenwood, and on the northwesterly by the Stoneham town line.
Charles S. Falite and Others.
The report of the Planning Board was read by Henry S. Brinkers, which stated that a hearing, duly advertised, was held on February 12, 1963, and all legal requirements were complied with.
On motion by Mr. Brinkers:
Voted Unanimously: To amend the Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map by changing from a General Residence District to a Single Residence District the tract of land in the westerly side of Greenwood which is further de- scribed in Article 46.
On motion by Selectman Burton F. Whitcomb:
Voted: To adjourn this session to Thursday, March 28, 1963 at the auditorium of the Memorial High School building, at 7:30 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 P.M.
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Attendance:
Precinct 1
67
Precinct 2
54
Precinct 3
117
Precinct 4
68
Precinct 5
18
Total
324
A True Record:
Attest: CHARLES F. YOUNG,
Town Clerk
Adjourned Session, March 28, 1963
Meeting called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Moderator Roger H. Wingate.
ARTICLE 47
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended, establishing a Conservation Commis- sion, and direct the Selectmen to appoint seven (7) members thereto within 60 days after the adoption of this article.
Town Planning Board.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: That the subject matter of Article 47 be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 48
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $500.00 for ad- ministrative expenses of the Conservation Commission.
Town Planning Board.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: That the subject matter of Article 48 be indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 49
To hear and act upon the report of a committee appointed under authority of Article 7 of the warrant for the special town meeting of June 19, 1961 for the purpose of a continuing study of the town's parking require- ments.
Town Parking Committee.
Burton C. Parker, chairman, read the report of the committee, which report recommended the establishment of a Redevelopment Authority for careful study of parking problems in all sections of the town.
The report stated that the committee wishes to pay tribute to the late J. Elmer Johnson for his untiring efforts in the best interests of the Town of Wakefield and particularly as they were applied to the Town's Parking requirements. It stated that Mr. Melvin G. Berman has replaced Mr. John- son on the committee.
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The report was signed Burton C. Parker, Mrs. Joseph J. Nolan, A. Mau- rice Anderson, John J. Bradley, Mrs. Edward J. Gascoigne, and Ignazio Palumbo.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: That the report be accepted as a report of progress.
ARTICLE 50
To see if the Town will vote, under Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 121, Section 26 QQ, as amended, to establish a Redevelop- ment Authority, and in that connection to make any and all determinations and declarations deemed necessary or desirable, and take any action in relation thereto.
Town Parking Committee.
Motion by Finance Committee :
That the Town vote, under Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.) Chapter 121, Section 26 QQ, as amended, to establish a Redevelopment Authority, and in that connection to make any and all determinations and declarations deemed necessary or desirable, and take any action in relation thereto.
After considerable debate, the vote on the Finance Committee motion was in the negative and the motion was not carried.
By this time, at 9:30 P.M., Melvin J. Levine moved to take up Article 45. The "previous question" was voted favorably at 9:28 P.M.
The meeting then voted in the negative on Mr. Levine's motion.
ARTICLE 51
To see what sum the Town will raise and appropriate for the observance of the Christmas season of 1963 by the decoration and illumination of public buildings and public streets, and the decoration of Christmas trees upon municipal land, or what it will do in relation thereto.
Melvin J. Levine and Others.
On motion by W. Perry Farwell for the Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $500. to carry out the purposes of Article 51.
ARTICLE 52
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars for the Maternal, Infant and Health Guidance program, exclusive of therapeutic nursing for the Town of Wakefield, the same to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen to the Nurse Supervisor of the Visiting Nurse Association for the direction of this pro- gram.
Lavina T. Anderton and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500. to carry out the purposes of Article 52.
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ARTICLE 53
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand (1,000) dollars to cover the cost of participation of retarded children of the Town of Wakefield in the Retarded Children's Camp pro- gram in the Town of Stoneham.
Lawrence J. Mccluskey and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $500. to carry out the pur- poses of Article 53.
ARTICLE 54
To see if the Town will vote to provide cooperative and complimentary facilities to mental health out-patient clinics and for payment for services to be rendered for such clinics in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, the same to be expended under the direction of the School Committee; and to raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to carry out the purposes of this article.
Louise H. Peterson and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $6,904.60 to carry out the purposes of Article 54.
ARTICLE 55
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of two thousand two hundred (2200.00) dollars to be expended by the Corporal Charles F. Parker Camp No. 39 United Spanish War Veterans; Wakefield Post No. 2106 Veterans of Foreign Wars; Corporal Harry E. Nelson Post No. 63 American Legion; Marie E. Reiss Post No. 376, American Legion; Colonel Allen C. Kelton Detachment Marine Corps League; Sergeant Gerald F. Scott Post No. 145, Amvets; Camp No. 34, Sons of Union Veterans; Wake- field Chapter Gold Star Mothers of America, Inc., for the proper observance of Memorial Day, May 30, 1963.
Daniel P. Kelliher and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $2,200. to carry out the purposes of Article 5.
ARTICLE 56
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of four hundred (400.00) dollars for the proper observance of Veterans' Day, Novem- ber 11, 1963, to be expended by Corporal Harry E. Nelson Post No. 63 Amer- ican Legion; Corporal Charles F. Parker Camp No. 39 United Spanish War Veterans; Wakefield Post 2106, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Marie E. Reiss Post No. 376 American Legion; Colonel Allen C. Kelton Detachment, Marine Corps League; Sergeant Gerald F. Scott Post No. 145 Amvets.
Daniel P. Kelliher and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $400. to carry out the purposes of Article 56.
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ARTICLE 57
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year suitable quarters for the use of Corporal Harry E. Nelson Post No. 63 American Legion, and to raise and appropriate the sum of one thousand (1000.00) dollars to carry out the purpose of this article.
Charles F. Floyd and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $800. to carry out the pur- poses of Article 57.
ARTICLE 58
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year suitable headquarters for the use of Wakefield Post No. 2106 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and to raise and appropriate the sum of twelve hundred (1,200.00) dollars to carry out the purpose of this article.
Daniel P. Kelliher and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $960. to carry out the purposes of Article 58.
ARTICLE 59
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year suitable headquarters for the use of the Colo- nel Allen C. Kelton Detachment, Marine Corps League, and to raise and appropriate the sum of $600.00 to carry out the purpose of this article.
Robert N. Reid and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $600. to carry out the purposes of Article 59.
ARTICLE 60
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease for a period of one year suitable headquarters for the use of Sergeant Gerald F. Scott Amvets Post No. 145, and to raise and appropriate the sum of six hundred (600.00) dollars to carry out the purpose of this article.
Lawrence J. Sasso and Others.
On motion by Finance Committee :
Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of $480. to carry out the pur- poses of Article 60.
ARTICLE 61
To see what sum the Town will vote to return to the town treasury from the balance in the Operating Fund of the Municipal Light Depart- ment as of December 31, 1962, and authorize the Assessors to use said sum in computing the tax rate for 1963, and also to see what sum the Town will authorize the Municipal Light Department to transfer from the balance in its Operating Fund as of December 31, 1962 to the Construction Fund of the Municipal Light Department.
On motion by Finance Committee :
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Voted: That the sum of $165,000.00 being part of the balance of the Operating Fund of the Municipal Light Department as of December 31, 1962, be returned to the Town Treasury and the Assessors be hereby author- ized to use the same in computing the tax rate for 1963, and authorize the Municipal Light Department to transfer from its Operating Fund $100,318.25 to its Construction Fund the latter sum being the remainder of the balance in its Operating Fund as of December 31, 1962.
ARTICLE 62
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Assessors to use such free cash as may be in the treasury, or any part thereof, in computing the tax rate for the current year.
John J. McCarthy, Town Accountant.
On motion by Finance Committee:
Voted: That the Board of Assessors be authorized to use an amount of Free Cash in the Treasury not in excess of $50,000.00 in computing the tax rate for 1963, and that the amount to be used as Estimated Receipts as a credit in determining the tax rate for 1963 be used by the Assessors to the full amount authorized by statute.
ARTICLE 1
The following persons were nominated to serve as Surveyors of Lumber: William E. Bloom, Hiram A. Tobey, and George J. Gould. On motion duly made and seconded:
Voted: That nominations be closed.
On motion duly made and seconded:
Voted: That the persons nominated be declared elected.
On motion duly made and seconded:
Voted: That this meeting be dissolved.
Meeting dissolved at 10:38 P.M.
Attendance:
Precinct 1
105
Precinct 2
67
Precinct 3
196
Precinct 4
90
Precinct 5
38
Total
496
A True Record:
Attest: CHARLES F. YOUNG,
Town Clerk
Special Town Meeting, October 28, 1963
Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Moderator Roger H. Wingate.
Town Clerk Charles F. Young read the call for the meeting. Constable's return read by the Town Clerk.
On motion by Fred A. Beyer, Jr .:
Voted: That further reading of the warrant be dispensed with, with the exception of the Constable's return.
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ARTICLE 1
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase or take by right of eminent domain a parcel of land bounded and described as follows:
NORTHERLY by Lake Quannapowitt seventy-four (74) feet more or less;
WESTERLY by land formerly of Atwood two hundred sixteen (216) feet, more or less;
SOUTHERLY by Spaulding Street ninety-seven (97) feet; and
EASTERLY by Lake Avenue two hundred fourteen and 7/10 (214.7) feet.
and to raise and appropriate a sufficient sum of money and/or appropriate by transfer from available balances and/or authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow and issue notes or bonds of the Town to carry out the purposes of this article, or to see what the Town will do about it.
Board of Selectmen.
On motion by Fred A. Beyer, chairman of the Finance Committee:
Voted: To authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase, or take by eminent domain proceedings, for playground or other public or municipal purposes, the parcel of land described in Article 1, and to provide therefor the Town appropriate by transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account, the sum of $55,000.
The vote in the affirmative was: YES, 290 - NO, 102, and, having re- ceived the necessary two-thirds vote, the Moderator declared the motion carried.
ARTICLE 2
To see if the Town will amend its Zoning Bylaws and Zoning Map by changing from a General Residence District to a Business District a tract of land on the southerly side of Chestnut Street bounded and described as follows:
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