Town of Milton - March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

Warrant Committee

March 20, 2014

Thirty first meeting

Present: T. Hays, D. Turner, P. Pasquerella, S. Genega, J. Wilson, R. Boehler, G. Noonan, C. Cahill, C. Tougias, J. Schindler, S. McCurdy

Absent: K. Chase, N. Bourque, S. Loranger, K. Sorgi

Attendees: James Quaglia, David Proule, Festus Joyce, Katie Conlon, Annemarie Fagan, Glenn Pavlicek, Phil Johenning

Reserve Fund: $240,877.00

Chair Hays called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm in the Carol Blute Conference Room.
Chair Hays recognized James Quaglia, Superintendent-Director of Blue Hills Regional School, David Proule, Business Manager of Blue Hills Regional High School, Festus Joyce, Town of Milton representative for Blue Hills Regional High School to present the FY 2015 budget for Blue Hills Regional High School.
On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 10/0/0 to RECOMMEND that the sum of $882,674 be appropriated for the purpose set forth in this article 29 of the 2014 ATM Warrant and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $882,674 be raised from the tax levy.
Chair Hays thanked Mr. Quaglia, Mr. Proule and Mr. Joyce for their presentation of the FY 2015 budget for Blue Hills Regional High School.
Chair Hays discussed housekeeping items and asked for votes on the following articles leading to the final production of the FY 2014 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and FY 2015 budget.
On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted to remove $176,847 from debt service and return it to Free Cash in anticipation of the passage of STM Article 1. 10/0/0
On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Tougias the Warrant Committee voted to allocate $50,000 of Free Cash to the Information Technology Study in the Selectmen’s budget and $2,870 to the DPW budget for sidewalk repairs. 8/2/0

Member Noonan left at 9:09 p.m.

Member Schindler left at 9:10 p.m.

On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 1 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town vote yes.
On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member McCurdy the Warrant Committed voted 8/0/0 on article 2 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of revenue of the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member McCurdy the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 3 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town vote yes.
On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 4 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town vote yes.
On a motion made by Member McCurdy and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 5 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town vote yes.
On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 7 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town authorize the Town Audit Committee to make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen relative to the appointment of a Certified Public Accountant for the purposes of this article, and that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

AUDIT DEPARTMENT	Actual	Approp.	Recomm.
	FY 13	FY 14	FY 15
General Audit	56,000	58,200	58,200
GASB 45 Valuation	0	8,000	0
TOTAL AUDIT	56,000	66,200	58,200

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $52,895 be raised from the tax levy. Included in this appropriation are the sums of $2,321 representing expenses attributable to the Sewer Enterprise and $2,984 representing expenses attributable to the Water Enterprise, which are to be included in Schedule A, “Local Receipts Not Allocated”, of the Tax Recapitulation as Sewer and Water Estimated Receipts.

On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 9 of the ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amounts shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS	Actual	Approp.	Recomm.
	FY 13	FY 14	FY 15
Contributory Retirement	4,492,609	4,674,455	4,957,787
Group Insurance	9,649,958	10,525,373	10,223,873
TOTAL EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS	14,142,567	15,199,828	15,181,660

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $14,529,677 be raised from the tax levy. Included in this appropriation are the sums of $314,349 representing expenses attributable to the Sewer Enterprise and $337,634 representing expenses attributable to the Water Enterprise, which are to be included in Schedule A, Local Receipts Not Allocated, to the Tax Recapitulation as Sewer and Water Estimated Receipts.

On a motion made by Member McCurdy and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 10 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that that the Town appropriate the sum of $100,000 for the purpose set forth in this article and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $100,000 be raised from the tax levy.
On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 11 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town vote to amend Chapter 13 of the General Bylaws, known as the Personnel Administration Bylaw, exactly as set forth in this schedule, and to appropriate the sum of $31,391 to fund wage adjustments effective July 1, 2014; said sum to be added to the salary accounts of the departments as shown in the following tabulations:

Central Business Office	Recomm. FY15

	General
	1,844
Water	198
Sewer	154
Total Central Business Office	2,196
Consolidated Facilities	2,094
Council on Aging	653
Fire	2,726
Library	1,765
Personnel	882
Police	12,582
Public Works
General	625
Vehicle Maintenance	115
Solid Waste General	46
Water	764
Sewer	764
Total Public Works	2,314
Selectmen	5,286
Town Clerk - Salary Other	313
Veterans Agent	392
Warrant Committee	188
Total Chapter 13 Wage Adjustments	31,391

and that included in this appropriation are the sums of $962 representing expenses attributable to the Water Enterprise and $918 representing expenses attributable to the Sewer Enterprise which are to be included in Schedule A, “Local Receipts Not Allocated,” of the Tax Recapitulation as Water and Sewer Estimated Receipts with the remainder of $29,511 to be to be raised from the tax levy.

On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 12 of the 2014 ATM warrant to recommend that RECOMMENDED that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

PUBLIC SAFETY	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
1 INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Salaries & Wages	323,314	352,939	367,766
General Expenses	17,735	19,373	19,373
TOTAL INSPECTIONAL
SERVICES	341,049	372,312	387,139

2	FIRE
	Salaries & Wages	4,483,073	4,542,833	4,565,922
	General Expenses	268,479	208,257	216,219
	New Equipment	67,308	20,000	30,000
	TOTAL FIRE	4,818,860	4,771,090	4,812,141
3	MILTON EMERGENCY
	MANAGEMENT AGENCY
	(MEMA)
	Salaries & Wages	750	750	750
	General Expenses	0	785	785
	Auxiliary Fire	4,372	4,380	4,380
	Auxiliary Police	3,437	4,700	4,700
	TOTAL MEMA	8,559	10,615	10,615
4	POLICE & YOUTH
	Salaries & Wages	5,511,289	5,548,204	5,660,679
	General Expenses	457,543	457,620	492,620
	Leash Law	69,409	73,167	75,692
	New Equipment	124,524	124,524	124,524
	Capital Outlay	122,832	-	-
	TOTAL POLICE & YOUTH	6,285,597	6,203,515	6,353,515
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
	11,454,065	11,357,532	11,563,410

and to meet said appropriation for Leash Law enforcement, the sum of $1,400 be transferred from the Dog Licenses Surcharge Account received pursuant to Chapter 197 of the Acts of 1981, and that the sum of $14,120 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash. The balance of $11,547,890 is to be raised in the tax levy of the fiscal year.

18. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Cahill the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 15 of the ATM Warrant to recommend RECOMMENDED that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

A	BOARDS AND COMMITTEES	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
	CONSERVATION COMMISSION
		General Expenses	1,706	2,500
	2,500		TOTAL CONSERVATION
			COMMISSION	1,706
2,500	2,500	B	COUNCIL ON AGING
			Salaries & Wages	157,406
157,297	160,191		General Expenses	33,690
33,571	33,571		Transportation Expenses	8,923
10,019	10,019		Outreach Worker Benefits	12,000
0	0		TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING	212,019
200,887	203,781

C HISTORICAL COMMISSION
General Expenses	1,800	2,240	2,240
TOTAL HISTORICAL
COMMISSION	1,800	2,240	2,240
D PERSONNEL BOARD
Salaries & Wages	50,356	51,949	44,342
General Expenses	1,288	1,115	1,770
TOTAL PERSONNEL BOARD	51,644	53,064	46,112
E PLANNING BOARD
Salaries & Wages	30,061	30,193	30,209
General Expenses	2,015	2,138	2,122
TOTAL PLANNING BOARD	32,076	32,331	32,331
F WARRANT COMMITTEE
Salaries & Wages	9,203	9,411	9,411
General Expenses	745	850	850
TOTAL WARRANT
COMMITTEE	9,948	10,261	10,261
TOTAL BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES	309,193	301,283	297,225

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $293,024 be raised from the tax levy. Included in this appropriation are the sums of $1,838 representing expenses attributable to the Sewer Enterprise and $2,363 representing expenses attributable to the Water Enterprise, which are to be included in Schedule A, “Local Receipts Not Allocated”, of the Tax Recapitulation as Sewer and Water Estimated Receipts.

19. On a motion made by Member Tougias and seconded by Member McCurdy the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 17 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $35,000 for the purposes set forth in this article and that to meet set appropriation the sum of $35,000 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

20. On a motion made by Member McCurdy and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 22 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

BOARD OF HEALTH	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
Salaries & Wages	182,167	182,208	185,440
General Expenses	3,298	2,000	2,000
TOTAL BOARD OF HEALTH	185,465	184,208	187,440

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $187,440 be raised from the tax levy.

21. On a motion made by Member Tougias and seconded by Member Wilson the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 25 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

LIBRARY	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
Salaries & Wages	821,808	879,201	891,901
General Expenses	124,378	127,605	137,700
Old Colony Network	31,037	33,700	32,161
Books & Related Materials	90,000	91,410	78,301
TOTAL LIBRARY	1,067,223	1,131,916	1,140,063

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $1,140,063 be raised from the tax levy.

22. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 26 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

CEMETERY	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
Salaries & Wages	569,746	563,535	599,091
General Expenses	128,446	159,282	145,937
TOTAL CEMETERY	698,192	722,817	745,028

and to meet said appropriation the sum of $733,328 be raised from the tax levy and that the sum of $11,700 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

The Department is hereby authorized to sell or exchange old equipment to furnish additional funds for new equipment.

23. On a motion made by Member Cahill and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 27 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town authorize the continued use of the Park and Recreation Revolving Fund pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18 of the General Bylaws of the Town and that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

PARKS AND RECREATION	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
Salaries & Wages	312,071	323,127	326,876
General Expenses	77,290	78,195	87,533
Special Needs Program	1,000	1,000	1,000
TOTAL PARKS AND RECREATION	390,361	402,322	415,409

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $411,734 be raised from the tax levy and that the sum of $3,675 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

24. On a motion made by Member Tougias and seconded by Member Cahill the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 28 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

SCHOOLS Actual Approp. Recomm.

FY 13 FY 14 FY 15

School Department 35,433,258 37,566,551 39,357,890

TOTAL SCHOOLS 35,433,258 37,566,551 39,357,890

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $38,857,890 be raised from the tax levy, and that $500,000 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

25. On a motion made by Member Pasquerella and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 30 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

CONSOLIDATED FACILITIES	Actual FY 13	Approp. FY 14	Recomm. FY 15
Salaries & Wages General Expenses	462,351 139,237	488,995 144,139	544,648 228,044
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED FACILITIES	601,588	633,134	772,692

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $686,892 be raised from the tax levy and the sum of $85,800 be raised from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

26. On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 32 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the that the Town appropriate the amount shown in the following tabulation under the heading “Recommended”:

STABILIZATION FUNDS	Actual FY13	Approp. FY14	Recomm. FY15
Stabilization Fund	490,859	284,112	200,000
Capital Stabilization Fund	134,983	142,056	0
Post –Employment Benefits
Stabilization Fund	134,983	142,056	100,000
GRAND TOTAL	760,825	568,224	300,000

and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $300,000 be appropriated from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

27. On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 33 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town appropriate the sum of $450,000 for the Reserve Fund for extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2014; and that to meet said appropriation the sum of $200,000 is to be raised from the tax levy and the sum of $250,000 be appropriated from funds certified by the Department of Revenue as free cash.

28. On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 34 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town continue the revolving funds created under Chapter 44, Section 53E¹/₂ of the Massachusetts General Laws and established by votes of the Annual Town Meeting as indicated in the tabulation below:

Annual Town Meeting	Department	Purpose	Revenue Source	Limit
March 1994 Article 37	Board of Park Commissioners	Maintenance and repair of Town parks and recreational facilities	Fees received from the use of Town parks and recreational facilities	$75,000
May 1996 Article 31	Board of Library Trustees	Purchasing new books and other related materials	Fines for overdue materials and from charges for lost or damaged materials, printer use fees and receipts from the sale of trash stickers	$85,000
May 2001 Article 29	Board of Selectmen	Operation, repair, rental and maintenance of the Senior Center	Fees received from rental of the facilities at the Senior Center	$25,000
May 2004 Article 28	Board of Health	Operation of health programs and for the purchase of additional vaccine for Town of Milton residents	Fees and charges received from the operation of influenza and pneumonia clinics, a year round immunization program, other health programs	$10,000
May 2008 Article 30	Board of Library Trustees	Operation, repair, rental and maintenance of the library facilities	Fees and charges received from rental of library facilities	$25,000
May 2009 Article 40	Cemetery Department	Purchasing, storing and installing grave liners and other related materials and equipment	Fees for providing and installing grave liners	$60,000

May 2011	Conservation	Purchasing	Fees charged for	$15,000
Article 32	Commission	and installation of trees, shrubs and plants, cleaning of waterways and removal of invasive species and improving drainage	fines imposed for the violation of the Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Milton Wetlands Bylaw.
January	Board of	Building	Revenue collected	$6,000
2012 STM Article 5	Selectmen	maintenance, repair and improvement	from rent or fees for occupancy or use of the former East
			Milton Library

29. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 35 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town vote to amend Chapter 10 of the General By-laws, known as the Zoning By-laws, by reformatting the written Bylaws, to read as set forth in the following Table of Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MILTON ZONING BYLAWS

TOPIC SECTION PAGE

Definitions Section I

Districts Section II

List of Districts Section II. A

District Boundaries Section II. B

Lots in Multiple Districts Section II. C

Use Regulations Section III

Uses in AA, A,B & C Districts Section III. A

Accessory Uses in AA, A, B & C Districts Section III.B

Uses in Business Districts Section III.C

Storage of Materials Outdoors Section III.H

Non-Conforming Uses of Buildings and Land Section IV

Earth Materials Removal and Deposit of Fill Section IVA

Wetlands Regulations Section IVB

Flood Plain District Regulations Section IVC

Wind Turbine Section IVD

Height Requirements Section V

Building Heights in Residence AA, A, B & C districts Section V.A

Building Heights in Business Districts Section V.E

Building Heights for Educational or Religious Use Section V.F

Height of Certain Antennas Section V.G

Height Not Increased by Berms Section V.H

Lot Sizes and Frontages Section VI

Residence A Districts Section VI.A.I

Residence B Districts Section VI. A.Z

Residence C Districts Section VI.A.3

Exception for Certain Lots Section VI.A.6

Residence AA Districts Section VI.A.7

Exception for Certain Lots in Residence AA Districts Section VI.A.9 Rule for Certain Uses in Residence

AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.A.1C

Front Yards

Residence AA, A, B, & C Districts Section VI.B.I-6

Front Yards of Large Buildings in

AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.B.7

Side Yards

Residence AA, A, B, & C Districts Section VI.C.I-4

Business District Section VI.C.5

Side Yards of Large Buildings in

AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.C.6

Rear Yards

Residence AA, A, B, & C Section VI.D.I,3

Business District Section VI.D.2

Rear Yards of Large Buildings in

AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.D.4

Building Coverage and Floor Space

Residence AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.E.I-4

Exclusion of Single Family Dwellings Section VI.E.5

Expansion of Certain Existing Buildings Section VI.E.6

Open Space

Residence AA, A, B & C Districts Section VI.F. I-5

Exception for Certain Existing Buildings Section VI.F.6

Projection, Corner Clearance & Driveways Section VI.G

Parking Regulations

Residence AA, A, B and C Districts Section VII.B.I and 2

Religious Purposes Section VII.B.3

Educational Purposes Section VII.B.4

Municipal Use Section VII.B.5

Permissive Uses Section VII.B.6

Mixed Uses Section VII.B.7

Business District Section VII.C

Pre-existing Uses Section VII.D

Change or Expansion of Use Section VII.E

Parking Area Design Requirements Section VII.F.G.H and J

Parking in Front Yards Section VII.K

Enforcement Section VIII.A

Building Permits Section VIII.B

Occupancy Permits Section VIII.C

Site Plan Approval

When Required Section VIII.D.I

Procedure Section VIII.D.2

General Conditions for Approval Section VIII.D.3

Decision of the Planning Board Section VIII.D.4

Board of Appeals

Appointment Section IX.A

Notice of Hearing Section IX.B

Special Permits and Permits (Any Board) Section IX.C

Variances and Appeals Section IX.D

Filings by Applicants Section IX.E

Zoning Administrator Section IX.F

Effect of Other Laws, Rules and Regulations Section X

Penalty Section XI

Saving Provision Section XII

Amendment of By-Law Section XIII

Note to Table of Contents

Provisions concerning Residence D, D-1 and D-2 districts are not listed in this Table of Contents but are contained in Sections III D, VB, C and D, VIA, 4, 5 and 8, VIB 5 and 6 VICI, VID3, VIF, VI.G, VI.H, VI.I, VII.I

Provisions concerning Residence E districts are not listed in this Table of Contents but are contained in Sections IIIE, VII.I. The following provisions which are part of the Zoning By-Law are contained in the Appendix of Provisions for Special Permits/Business Certificate:

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF APPENDIX

Permit # and Name Section Page

Business Certificate 1. Section III,

(Business Certificate for Dwelling with Home Subsection B

Occupation) Paragraph 10

Special Permit 1. Section III

(Special Permit for Detached One-family Subsection A

Dwelling with Temporary Apartment) Paragraph 9

Special Permit 2. Section III.

(Special Permit for Business District Subsection C

Adult Live Entertainment Establishment, Paragraph 6

Adult Theatre or Sexually Oriented Business)

Special Permit 3. Section III.

(Special Permit for Drive-Through Food Subsection C

Service Facility) Paragraph 8

Special Permit 4 Section III

(Special Permit for Scientific Research or Subsection F

Development)

Special Permit 5. Section III

(Special Permit for Wireless Subsection G

Telecommunication Facilities).

Special Permit 6. Section III

(Special Permit for Milton Village/ Subsection I

Central Avenue Business District Planned Unit Development)

Special Permit 7. Section III

(Special Permit for Central Avenue Subsection J

Planned Unit Development)

Special Permit 8. Section III

(Special Permit for Brownfield Planned Subsection K

Unit Development)

Special Permit 9. Section III

(Special Permit for Assisted Living Subsection L

Residence Development)

Special Permit 10. Section III

(Special Permit for Landscaping/Greenhouse/ Subsection M

Residence Planned Unit Development)

Special Permit 11. Section IV

(Special Permit Construction and Subsection D

Operation of Wind Turbine)

Special Permit 12. Section VI

(Special Permit for Cluster Development) Subsection J

Special Permit 13. Section VI

(Special Permit for Attached Cluster Development) Subsection K

Special Permit 14. Section VI

(Special Permit for Condominium Conversion) Subsection L

Special Permit 15. Section VI

(Special Permit for Open Space Development) Subsection M

30. On a motion made by Member Tougias and seconded by Member Genega the Warrant Committee voted 7/0/1 on article 36 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town vote the Town will vote to amend Chapter 10 of the General Bylaws known as The Zoning Bylaws by amending Subsection J of Section VI (“Cluster Developments”) as follows:

J. Cluster Developments.

1. (a) Definition – As used herein “Cluster Development” means a planned unit development, as defined in G.L.c.40A Sec. 9, in which residential use and open space use are mixed, with the buildings and accessory uses clustered together into one or more groups separated from adjacent property and other groups within the development by intervening open space (herein referenced as “Open Land”).”

(b) Purpose – This subsection relating to Cluster Development is intended, (i) to encourage development on large tracts of land in a manner which preserves open space and topography, wooded areas, and natural features of substantial portions of those tracts, and (ii) to provide a process requiring careful site planning and high quality design resulting in developments in harmony with the surrounding open spaces, which enhance the neighborhoods in which they occur and the Town as a whole. The process for securing approval of an application for Cluster Development is intended to enable such development without unnecessary delays or expense.

A Cluster Development shall be established on a parcel of land in one ownership containing not less than ten (10) acres, provided that the Planning Board may permit a Cluster Development to be established on a parcel of land in one ownership, containing not less than five (5) acres, if the Planning Board determines that such a Cluster Development on the parcel is, under the circumstances, demonstrably superior in design, visual appearance, and land use to a subdivision which meets the usual lot size and frontage requirements of this Section.
A Cluster Development may be established in a Residence AA, A, B, or C district or on a parcel of land lying in more than one of such residence districts.
Except as provided herein, in a Cluster Development the number of lots on which single family dwellings may be erected or maintained shall not exceed the number of building lots which would be available in a subdivision, in which: each lot in a Residence AA zone has at least 60,000 square feet of area and at least 150 feet of frontage; each lot in a Residence A district has at least 30,000 square feet of area and at least 125 feet of frontage; each lot in a Residence B district has at least 20,000 square feet of area and at least 100 feet of frontage; each lot in a Residence C district contains at least 7,500 square of area and at least 75 feet of frontage; each lot has a non-wetland area suitable for construction of a dwelling; and there is suitable access to each lot. The Planning Board shall determine these matters on the basis of a preliminary plan which shows a subdivision which in the Planning Board’s opinion would be likely to receive subdivision approval under the Subdivision Control Law with such waivers of the Planning Board’s Rules and Regulations as it would deem reasonable. To the number of building lots so determined one additional building lot shall be added if the development parcel contains at least 425,000 square feet of non-wetland area in a Residence AA district or at least 325,000 square feet of non-wetland area in a Residence A, B or C district. To this number of building lots so determined may also be added one additional building lot to be used for a single family dwelling suitably restricted so as to count on the state’s Subsidized Housing Inventory or its future equivalent. In considering any wetlands issues the Planning Board shall seek the advice of the Conservation Commission.

In a Cluster Development, no dwelling shall be erected or maintained except on a “Buildable Lot”. A “Buildable Lot” is a lot containing not less than 10,000 square feet of land, exclusive of wetlands, and having a frontage deemed adequate by the Planning Board. Not more than one dwelling shall be erected or maintained on any Buildable Lot. Each Buildable Lot shall have a location, size and shape to provide a building site for a dwelling and an attached or unattached garage. No more than thirty–five percent (35%) of the area of any Buildable Lot shall be covered by buildings or other impervious surface unless the Planning Board determines that special circumstances justify a greater coverage.
In a Cluster Development containing less than 10 building lots, an application may provide for an additional building lot to be used for a single-family dwelling, suitably restricted so as to count on the state’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) or its future equivalent, or in lieu thereof the application may provide for a monetary contribution to the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund in an amount which is reasonable as determined by the Planning Board under the relevant circumstances. In a Cluster Development containing 10 or more lots 10% of the lots (rounded to the nearest whole number) shall be suitably restricted so that the single-family dwellings built thereon shall count on the SHI or its future equivalent.
All utilities in a Cluster Development, including the wiring for lights on the Open Land, paths, and driveways, shall be placed underground. Subject to the approval of the Planning Board, provision may be made for additional parking areas for the residents and guests of the Buildable Lots. Suitable provision shall be made for ownership and maintenance of such parking areas by the owners of the Buildable Lots.
Every Cluster Development shall include “Open Land”, which, for the purposes of this subsection, shall mean land left in its natural state, gardens, and other open land suitably landscaped in harmony with the terrain of the site and its other features. Open Land shall not be used for parking or roadways but may include paths or walkways. Insofar as permitted thereunder and subject to the approval of the Planning Board, Open Land may be used for non–commercial

outdoor recreational purposes, including playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and swimming pools, but no more than 20% of the Open Land may be used for such purposes unless the Open Land is owned by the Town of Milton or open to public use. Open Land may be used for necessary underground utility services. Open Land may be used for underground septic systems and the underground structures and pipes necessary for such systems, each of which may serve one or more dwellings as approved by the Board of Health. The Planning Board may permit Open Land to be utilized for the coursing or temporary retention of storm drainage. No structure shall be erected or maintained on Open Land except as may be reasonably necessary for and incidental to the use of Open Land, such as lampposts, benches, small sheds for tools or sports equipment, bath houses, and fences. The number, use, characteristics, and location of structures shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.

At least 35% of the total land area of the Cluster Development, exclusive of the land set aside for streets, shall be Open Land, and at least 35% of the non–wetland area of the Cluster Development, exclusive of the land set aside for streets, shall be Open Land. Land which is subject to rights or easements inconsistent with the use of Open Land shall not be counted as Open Land in determining these percentages.
Open Land in a Cluster Development shall be contained in one or more parcels of such size, shape and location so that the purposes of this subsection are met. Narrow strips of land, which are not necessary for a high–quality site design, shall not be a part of the Open Land. Open Land shall be situated so that each Buildable Lot is adjacent to Open Land or has convenient access to Open Land.
The special permit for a Cluster Development may make reasonable provision for daytime foot passage by the public on some or all paths or walkways on Open Land. The use of recreational facilities, not owned by the Town, may be restricted to residents and their guests.
Open Land in a Cluster Development may be owned (a) by the Town of Milton for park or open space use with the Town’s consent, (b) by a non–profit organization, the principal purpose of which is the conservation of open space and which agrees by suitable guarantees to maintain the Open Land for such purpose in perpetuity and which in the opinion of the Planning Board, has sufficient resources to provide adequate maintenance of the Open Land and/or (c) by a corporation or trust as described in Paragraph 13 of this subsection. In any case where the Open Land is not conveyed to the Town ofMilton, a perpetual conservation restriction pursuant to G.L.c184SS.31–33, shall be granted to the Town and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds providing that such Open Land shall be kept in an open or natural state and not built for commercial or residential use or developed for accessory uses such as parking or roadway.
Any corporation or trust, which owns Open Land in a Cluster Development, shall be owned by the owners of the Buildable Lots. Each such owner’s interest in the corporation or trust shall be subordinate to the conservation restriction granted to the Town and shall pass with conveyance of his or her Buildable Lot. Such corporation or trust shall be responsible for the maintenance of the Open Land. The deed of the Open Land to such corporation or trust shall restrict the use of the Open Land to all or some of the uses set forth in this subsection. Each deed to a Buildable Lot shall obligate the owner and his successors in title to pay a pro rata share of the expenses of the corporation or trust and any successor in title in maintaining the Open Land. The corporation or trust by unamendable provision in this charter or trust indenture (a) shall be obligated to maintain the Open Land, (b) shall be prohibited from mortgaging or pledging the Open Land, and (c) shall be prohibited from conveying or assigning the Open Land, except to an entity described in Paragraph 12 of this subsection, with the consent of the Planning Board. In the event that such corporation or trust shall be legally terminated, another corporation or trust constituted pursuant to the requirements of this paragraph subject to the rights and obligations provided herein shall take title to the Open Land.
(a) Every application for a special permit for Cluster Development shall include a preliminary plan which shows the number of lots which could be contained in a conventional subdivision meeting the requirements of Paragraph 4. The preliminary plan shall be accompanied by such additional information as the Planning Board deems reasonably necessary for its determination of the number of lots which would likely be possible in a conventional subdivision.

(b) Every application for a special permit for Cluster Development shall include: a Site Plan meeting the requirements of Paragraph 15; copies of all proposed deeds, documents and other instruments required by this Subsection; and such other information deemed reasonably necessary by the Planning Board.

A. The Site Plan for a Cluster Development may be contained in, one or more plans prepared in a form suitable for recording by a Registered Professional Engineer or a Registered Land Surveyor,

and in accompanying text and material. Applicants are encouraged to secure the assistance of a Registered Architect or Landscape Architect in preparation of the Site Plan. A Site Plan, approved by the Planning Board, is a prerequisite of a special permit for a Cluster Development granted under this subsection, and construction of the Cluster Development shall be in accordance with the approved site Plan. The Site Plan shall show:

The existing topography of the land showing existing and proposed two–foot contours.
A mapping of all wetlands, a description of these wetlands, and any proposed alteration of wetlands.
Major site features such as large trees, wooded areas, rock–ridges and outcroppings, water bodies, meadows, stone walls, and buildings, a description of these features, and any proposed removal or changes in these features.
The siting, grading, and landscape plan for all proposed streets, Buildable Lots, Open Land, parking areas, paths, walkways, driveways, tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields, swimming pools, any other athletic facility, playgrounds, gardens and fences.
A written description of the landscape characteristics of the site and its contiguous neighborhood and of the effects of the Cluster Development on such characteristics, including the passage of water through the site and to and from contiguous property.
A written description of the site’s current uses, such as watershed, wildlife habitat, woodland, or meadowland and of the effect of the Cluster Development on such uses.
A statement of all significant impacts, which the Cluster Development is likely to cause, and a description of any measures proposed to deal with these impacts.
The design of all structures, proposed for the Open Land or for common parking areas, and the design of the lighting for streets, walkways, paths and common parking areas.

B. The Site Plan shall be prepared in conformity with the purpose and specific requirements of this subsection including the following design standards:

(a) The existing terrain, whether part of the Open Land or a Buildable Lot, shall be preserved insofar as reasonably possible, and earth moving shall be minimized except as may be required for a site design meeting the purpose and requirements of this subsection.

Existing trees and significant natural features whether on the Open Land or a Buildable Lot, shall be preserved and integrated into the landscape design plan insofar as reasonably possible and appropriate to a site design meeting the purpose and requirements of this subsection.
Street layouts shall take account of the existing terrain and landscape features, and there shall be no extreme or ill designed cuts or fills. The width, construction and lighting of streets shall be appropriate for their intended use.
Preservation of views of the Open Land from existing streets and creation of views of the Open Land from new streets in the Cluster Development shall be among the objectives of overall site design.
The Buildable Lots shall be arranged and oriented to be compatible with the terrain and features of surrounding land and shall be sited so that the arrangement of the Buildable Lots fronting a street creates a landscape setting in context with the street and the surrounding land.
The Buildable Lots shall not be located in such a manner that densities of dwelling units are increased in the immediate vicinity of any existing dwelling beyond the increase which would be caused by a conventional subdivision.
Individually and commonly owned parking areas shall be designed with careful regard to topography, landscaping, ease of access and lighting and shall be developed as an integral part of overall site design.
There shall be an adequate, safe and convenient arrangement of walkways, paths, driveways and parking areas and suitable lighting. Varied construction materials, such as brick or stone, shall be used when feasible and appropriate to site design.
Suitable trees, shrubs and other plant material, used for screening or landscaping, shall be of a size and number sufficient for their purpose. The Site Plan shall specify the approximate location and approximate dimensions of all dwellings on the Buildable Lots in conformity with the following design standards:
The dwellings on the Buildable Lots shall be conveniently accessible from the street without extreme or ill–designed cuts or fills and without removal of trees or other natural features beyond what is necessary to a site design meeting the purpose and requirements of this subsection.
The dwellings on adjacent Buildable Lots shall be located with respect to each other so as to promote visual and audible privacy.

The siting of a dwelling on a Buildable Lot shall take into account traditional neighborhood patterns for relationships of dwellings, yards, and common space.
The size of the dwelling on a Buildable Lot shall be commensurate with and appropriate to the size of the lot.

The Site Plan need not include architectural plans for dwellings, but, when prepared, such plans should make the appearance of each dwelling on its sides and rear at least equal in amenity and design to the appearance of the dwelling on its front.

Every application for a special permit for a Cluster Development under this Subsection shall be referred to the Conservation Commission and Board of Health. The Conservation Commission and Board of Health shall act upon the referral in the same manner as upon an application for subdivision approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
Every application for a special permit for a Cluster Development shall be filed with the Town Clerk and five copies of the application (including the date and time of filing certified by the Town Clerk) shall be filed forthwith with the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall forthwith transmit a copy of the application to the Conservation Commission and a copy of the application to the Board of Health and shall specify the date of public hearing. After due publication notice, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing within 65 days of the filing of the application or within such further time as may be permitted by G.L.c40AS9 (or successor statutory provision) or within such further time specified by written agreement between the applicant and the Planning Board filed with the Town Clerk. The written decision of the Planning Board shall be made within 90 days from the date of public hearing or within such further time as may be permitted by G.L.c.40AS9 (or successor statutory provision) or within such further time specified by written agreement between the applicant and the Planning Board filed with the Town Clerk. An applicant may require compliance with the timelines set out herein, but deviation from such timelines shall not be cause for constructive approval of the application.
The Planning Board shall grant a special permit for Cluster Development pursuant to the authority of and subject to the conditions in Section IX.C if it finds that the proposed Cluster Development meets the requirements set out in this Subsection, provided that the Planning Board may permit modification of the requirements if it finds that such modifications are needed to enable the application to go forward and if it finds that modifications are reasonable, compliant with the law, consistent with the purpose of this Subsection and without any adverse or undesirable impacts. In granting a special permit for Cluster Development, the Planning Board shall impose any reasonable restrictions or requirements requested by the Conservation Commission or Board of Health and such additional conditions or restrictions which it may deem reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose or satisfy the requirements of this Subsection.
After a special permit for a Cluster Development has been granted, the development may be altered or amended only upon an application for such alteration or amendment complying with the pertinent requirements of this subsection and after notice and a public hearing and a finding by the Planning Board that the alteration or amendment (a) meets the requirements and purpose of this subsection, (b) is financially practical and in reasonable probability will be completed, and (c) is desirable or reasonably necessary for the Cluster Development. In permitting an alteration or amendment, the Planning Board may impose such conditions or restrictions which it finds are reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose or satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
In the event no substantial use of a special permit granted under this subsection is made and no substantial construction has commenced within 2 years of the Planning Board’s decision (excluding any time involved in judicial review of the decision), the special permit shall expire, except for good cause. The Planning Board may set reasonable time limits for completion of parts or of the whole of the development and may determine the order of construction.
The amendments to Subsection J approved by Town Meeting in May, 2014 shall not apply to cluster development of a parcel of land which is subject to a purchase and sale agreement dated before July 1, 2013 if that agreement provides for cluster development of the land pursuant to Subsection J; with respect to cluster development of such a parcel of land subject to such an agreement, the provisions of Subsection J without the May, 2014 amendments shall apply, provided that the purchaser under the agreement may elect to be subject to Subsection J as amended. Such an election shall be made in writing in the application for a special permit and shall be irrevocable. In the event of such an election, after consultation with the Historical Commission, the Planning Board may authorize the

rehabilitation and/or expansion of an existing historic building or buildings for its or their conversion into 2 units of housing eligible for inclusion on the SHI in satisfaction or partial satisfaction of the requirement for SHI-eligible housing in Paragraph 6. These housing units shall be located on a parcel of land of not less than 20,000 square feet adjacent to but not part of the cluster development with access to a street as may be deemed adequate by the Planning Board.”

31. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 23 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the Town vote to amend Section 10 of the General Bylaws known as the Zoning By-laws, by adding the following Subsection O to Section III, and to act on anything related thereto.

Submitted by the Planning Board O. Medical Marijuana Facilities

1. Purposes

The purpose of this subsection is to regulate the siting, design, placement, security, safety, monitoring, modification, and removal of Medical Marijuana Facilities.

2. Definitions

The following definitions apply to the terms found in this subsection.

Medical Marijuana Facility (“MMF”) – A “Medical marijuana treatment center” which is a not-for-profit entity, as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, Section 1(H) only, registered under this law, that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana for medical use, products containing marijuana for medical use, related supplies, or educational materials to qualifying patients or their personal caregivers as authorized by state law. These facilities shall be located inside a building as provided in this subsection.
Marijuana – The same substance defined as “marijuana” under Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Marijuana for Medical Use – Marijuana that is designated and restricted for use by, and for the benefit of, Qualifying Patients, as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, Section 1(K), as determined pursuant to applicable law.

3. Applicability

The commercial cultivation, production, processing, assembly, packaging, retail or wholesale sale, trade, distribution or dispensing of Marijuana for Medical Use is prohibited unless permitted as an MMF under this Section III Subsection O.
No MMF shall be established or maintained except in compliance with the provisions of this subsection and applicable law.
Nothing in this Bylaw shall be construed to supersede federal and state laws governing the sale and distribution of narcotic drugs.

d. If any provision of this subsection or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Section, to the extent it can be given effect, or the application of those provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and to this end the provisions of this subsection are severable.

4. Eligible Locations for Medical Marijuana Facilities

As provided in Paragraph 6, the Planning Board may issue a special permit for an MMF upon terms and conditions meeting the requirements of this subsection and upon such other terms and conditions as the Planning Board may reasonably find to be appropriate.

Business District – A MMF may be allowed by Special Permit from the Milton Planning Board in the Business District provided the requirements of this subsection have been met.

Residence Districts – An MMF is not allowed in Residence Districts.

5. General Requirements and Conditions for all Medical Marijuana Facilities

a. An MMF shall be contained within a building, and shall meet the following additional requirements:

A MMF shall not be located in a building that contains any medical doctors’ offices or the offices of any other professional practitioner authorized to prescribe the use of marijuana for medical uses;
No MMF shall be located inside a building containing residential units, including transient housing, such as dormitories, or inside a movable or mobile structure; and
No smoking, burning or consumption of any product containing marijuana or marijuana-related products shall be permitted on the premises of a MMF.

b. Retail Use – A MMF in the Business District with retail use only shall

be compliant with all zoning requirements for the Business District and shall meet the following additional requirements:

The space will be dedicated to the MMF as the sole use;

The interior square footage will be no less than 500 square feet and no more than 1,500 square feet;
The space shall meet all requirements applicable for a business use of the space, including any requirements imposed by Site Plan Approval; the walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors shall be reinforced so as to be reasonably resistant to unauthorized entry; and

iv. The space shall provide a secure facility meeting all reasonable requirements established by the Milton Police Department and the Milton Board of Health. These requirements shall include a security system.

c. Cultivation, Processing and/or Packaging Use – An MMF in the Business District with both retail use and cultivation, processing and/or packaging use shall be compliant with all zoning requirements and shall meet the following additional requirements:

The total interior square footage will be no less than 1,500 square feet and no more than 2,500 square feet provided that a greater square footage may be permitted upon a showing that a greater area is necessary for the operations of the MMF;
If there is more than one use in the building, the MMF shall be in a secure section or sections of the building. The walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors of each section shall be reinforced so as to reasonably resistant to unauthorized entry. The retail operations shall be separated from the growing and processing operations. The cultivation and processing operations shall be inaccessible to customers of the retail operations; and
The building shall provide a secure facility meeting all reasonable requirements established by the Milton Police Department and the Milton Board of Health. These requirements shall include a security system.

d. Parking – Parking for an MMF shall be as provided in Section VII.C.5, provided that the Planning Board shall determine the number of parking spaces necessary. If the parking is constructed for the MMF, parking shall be convenient to the building and shall be screened from abutting residential areas.

e. Signage – Signage for a MMF shall meet all requirements imposed

pursuant to Section III.C. A notice at the entry of the MMF shall include the following language: “Registration card issued by the MA Department of Public Health required.” The required text shall be a minimum of two inches in height.

f. Lighting – Lighting shall be sufficient to ensure safety and positioned to avoid off-site light overspill.

g. Trash – Provision shall be made for secure trash receptacles in the

building. In the event marijuana residues are discarded, disposal shall be as required by applicable regulations.

h. Operations – All operations shall be strictly in accordance with applicable law and regulations, directives and guidelines of the

department of Public Health, the Milton Board of Health, the Milton Police Department and these Bylaws.

Hours of Operation – The hours of operation of an MMF shall be set in the Special Permit, but in no event shall an MMF be open for retail sales between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
Security System – The security system shall meet the requirements issued by the Police Department and any specifications set forth in the Special Permit. An alarm system and cameras, in addition to other measures, may be required.
Notification of Town Departments – An MMF shall provide the Milton Police Department, the Building Commissioner and the Planning Board with the names, phone numbers and email addresses of all management staff and key holders to whom notice can be provided and from whom assistance can be secured if there are operating problems associated with the MMF.

6. Special Permit Requirements

An MMF shall only be allowed by special permit from the Planning Board in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, §9, subject to the following statements, regulations, requirements, conditions and limitations.

a. Allowable Uses – A special permit for an MMF shall be limited to

one or more of the following uses:

Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical Use;

Processing and packaging of Marijuana for Medical Use, including Marijuana that is in the form of smoking materials, food products, oils, aerosols, ointments, and other products; and
Retail sale or distribution of Marijuana for Medical Use to Qualifying Patients as defined in Department of Public Health regulations in a Business District only.

b. Site Plan Approval – An application for a special permit for an MMF

shall include a plan meeting the requirements for a site plan specified in Section VII.D.2 of the Bylaws and such other requirements as may be specified by the Planning Board. The site plan for the MMF may be contained in one or more plans prepared in a form suitable for recording by a Registered Professional Engineer or a Registered Land Surveyor. A site plan approved by the Planning Board is a prerequisite for a special permit for an MMF granted under this subsection. Construction of the MMF shall be strictly in accordance with the approved site plan and the provisions of the special permit.

the Planning Board may deem necessary, the following plans, elevations, illustrations and documentation are required as part of the special permit application:

Concept plans and illustrations for the facility, including the following: exterior and interior elevations of the proposed facility with dimensions, an interior floor plan and floor layout with square footage, and designation of uses;
Perspective renderings as needed;
Lighting plan showing all exterior lighting;
The proposed location of the sign for the MMF and its proposed sign and construction;
Security plan; and
Proposed signage and signage placement.

d. Additional Requirements – In addition to the application requirements set forth above, a special permit application for an MMF shall include the following:

The name and address of each owner of the MMF;
Copies of all required licenses and permits issued to the applicant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and any of its agencies for the MMF;
Evidence of the applicant’s right to use the site of the MMF for the MMF, such as a deed, or lease; and
If the applicant is a business organization, a statement under oath disclosing all of its owners, shareholders, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, or other similarly-situated individuals and entities and their addresses. If any of the above are entities rather than persons, the applicant must disclose the identity of all of its direct and indirect owners so that the disclosure contains the names of the individuals who are the ultimate parent(s) of the applicant.

e. Mandatory Findings – The Planning Board shall not issue a special

permit for an MMF unless it finds that:

The MMF is designed to minimize any adverse visual or economic impacts on abutters and other parties in interest, as defined in G.L. c. 40A, §11;
The MMF demonstrates that it will meet all of the permitting requirements of all applicable agencies within the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts and will be in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations; and

The applicant has satisfied all of the conditions and requirements of this subsection.

Annual Report – An MMF shall, as a condition of its special permit file, an annual report with the Town Clerk no later than January 31 of each year. Said annual report shall provide a copy of all current applicable state licenses for the MMF and/or its owners with an attestation of compliance with the conditions of the special permit for the prior calendar year.
Term Limitation – A special permit for an MMF shall have a term limited to the duration of the applicant’s ownership of the premises as a MMF. A special permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Planning Board in the form of an amendment to the special permit after submittal of an application with all information required in this subsection.

7. Abandonment or Discontinuance of Use

A Special Permit shall lapse if not exercised within one year of issuance.
A MMF shall be required to remove all material, plants, equipment and other paraphernalia:

Prior to surrendering its state issued licenses or permits; or

Within six months of ceasing operations; whichever comes first.

32. On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 24 of the 2014 ATM Warrant to recommend that the town that the Town vote to amend Section XIV of the Zoning Bylaws, entitled TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS, added by vote of the 2013 Annual Town Meeting under Article 42, as follows:

In Section 1, second sentence, delete “is required to issue regulations regarding implementation within 120 days of the law’s effective date” and insert in its place “subsequently issued final regulations regarding implementation of the law, which the Town is currently considering as part of addressing related zoning issues”.

In Section 1, fourth sentence, delete “are expected to”.

In Section 2, insert the current definition of Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, set forth in 105 CMR 725.004.
In Section 3, second sentence, delete “June 30, 2014” and insert in its place “December 31, 2014, or the date of final approval by the Massachusetts Attorney General of an amendment to the Milton Zoning Bylaws which regulates medical marijuana treatment centers, whichever date occurs earlier”.

As amended, Section XIV would read:

“SECTION XIV TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS

1. PURPOSE

By vote at the State election on November 6, 2012, the voters of the Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes. The law became effective on January 1, 2013 and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health subsequently issued final regulations regarding implementation of the law, which the Town is currently considering as part of addressing related zoning issues. Currently under the Zoning Bylaws, a medical marijuana treatment center is not defined and is not a permitted use in the Town. Any regulations promulgated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health provide guidance to the Town in regulating medical marijuana, including medical marijuana treatment centers. The regulation of medical marijuana raises novel and complex legal, planning, public safety and public health issues. The Town needs time to study and consider the regulation of medical marijuana treatment centers and to address such novel and complex issues, as well as to address the potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning process to consider amending the Zoning Bylaws regarding regulation of medical marijuana treatment centers and other uses related to the regulation of medical marijuana. A temporary moratorium on the use of land and structures in the Town for medical marijuana treatment centers will allow sufficient time for the Town to conduct a comprehensive planning process to address zoning issues related to this use and to enact bylaws in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals and objectives.

DEFINITION

“Medical marijuana treatment center” shall mean a “not-for-profit entity registered under 105 CMR 725.100, to be known as a registered marijuana dispensary (RMD), that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as edible MIP’s, tinctures, aerosols, oils or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials to qualifying patients or their personal caregivers. Unless otherwise specified, RMD refers to the site(s) of dispensing, cultivation, and preparation of marijuana”.

TEMPORARY MORATORIUM

For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Bylaws to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures for a medical marijuana treatment center. The moratorium shall be in effect through December 31, 2014, or the date of final approval by the Massachusetts Attorney General of an amendment to the Milton Zoning Bylaws which regulates medical marijuana treatment centers, whichever date occurs earlier. During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of medical marijuana and of medical marijuana treatment facilities in the Town, shall consider the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations regarding medical marijuana treatment centers and related uses, and shall consider adopting new zoning bylaws to address the impact and operation of medical marijuana treatment centers and related uses.”

33. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 6/2/0 on article 37 of the 2014 ATM warrant to recommend that the subject matter of this article be referred to the Planning Board.

34. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 38 of the 2014 ATM warrant to recommend that the subject matter of this article be referred to the Planning Board.

35. On a motion made by Member Tougias and seconded by Member McCurdy the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 on article 40 of the 2014 ATM warrant to recommend that the Town refer the subject matter of this article to the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board for further study, reporting thereon at the 2014 Fall Town Meeting.

36. On a motion made by Member Turner and seconded by Member Pasquerella the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 to recommend on article 1 of the May 2014 Special Town Meeting that the Town vote to appropriate $302,850, net proceeds of a bond premium, to the Capital Stabilization Fund.

37. On a motion made by Member Pasquerella and seconded by Member Turner the Warrant Committee voted 8/0/0 that the Warrant Committee had no recommendation at the time of printing for Article 2, the Landscaping Business Article, of the Special Town Meeting.

38. On a motion made by Member Genega and seconded by Member Cahill the Warrant Committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:58 pm. 8/0/0

Reserve Fund: $240,877.00

Respectfully submitted,

Tricia Cahill, Warrant Committee Clerk