AUGUST 27, 2007 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
SECOND SESSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Town Moderator Robert J. Long called the second session of the August 27, 2007 Special Town Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. on September 17, 2007 at the Town Hall Auditorium, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, with 32 members, plus the moderator present. A quorum is met.
The Moderator led the meeting in the salute to the Flag.
Town Clerk, Joanne Rappa, called the roll.
Joyce Rodenhiser, from Precinct 1 and Jeffrey Moses, from Precinct 9 were appointed and sworn as tellers.
Moderator Long announced that he heard from Patricia DeSantis, Craig Orlando, Brenton Spencer, James Smith, Patrick Flynn, Thomas Falasca and Arthur Connors who all sent their regrets as they were unable to attend the meeting.
Moderator Long stated that during his discussion with Mr. Spencer it was noted that this is the first Town Meeting he has missed in 28 years.
Article 2.
Mr. Moschella moves Article 2.
Seconded at 7:36 p.m.
Article as submitted:
Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By Laws by:
1.) Adding a new definition to the Article III “Definitions” for “Solid Waste.”
2.) Adding a new Principal Use 9 to the Table of Use and Parking Regulations in the Wholesale Transportation and Industrial Category.
And
3.) Adding a new Section 12.5 D.
The new definition “Solid Waste” shall be inserted between the definition of “Sign” and “Street” and be as follows.
Solid Waste: “any garbage, refuse, sludge from a waste treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility and other discarded material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community or household activities including any materials destined for recycling.”
The new Principal Use “9” in the Wholesale Transportation and Industrial Category shall come after Section 8 “Railroad Yards, Motor Freight Terminals” and shall be as follows:
9. Refuse / Solid Waste Trucking without storage or processing of refuse, solid waste hauling, storage of solid waste containers or dumpsters, recycling machinery, containers and sorting or separating of recyclables. (See Sec. 12.5 D) The District chart will indicate this use will be allowed in the Industrial Districts I-1 and I-2 with an S-2 permit. The parking code will be “F.”
The new section 12.5 D shall come after 12.5 C “Adult Uses” and shall be as follows:
12.5 D Refuse / Solid Waste (see def.) the following conditions shall apply:
1.) Refuse/Solid Waste Trucking may not be located:
a. Within 1000 feet of each other
b. Within 500 feet of the nearest lot line of a Residential District
c. Within 500 feet of a public park
d. Within 500 feet of a school
e. All trucks and containers must be stored in an enclosed roofed structure.
2.) Signage must meet all requirements of ART. VII of this by-law.
3.) The application for the S-2 Permit shall include the following information:
a. Names and address of the legal owners of the business.
b. Identification of all current clients and the nature of the refuse or solid waste that is being hauled.
c. Identification of all facilities receiving refuse or solid waste from the applicant.
Town Meeting Action:
Mr. Manoogian moves to amend the article to Strike in all locations where it is stated Section 12.5 D and amend to read Section 12.5 E.
Amend the line
“The new section 12.5 D shall come after 12.5 C “Adult uses” and shall be as follows:
To read:
“The new section 12.5 E shall come after 12.5 D “Drive Through Windows” and shall be as follows:
Seconded at 7:37 p.m.
Moderator Long read the recommendation to pass the article from the Planning Board.
Mr. Manoogian explained his amendment as a “house keeping” procedure and then proceeded to thank Town Meeting for continuation of the hearing, the Board of Selectmen for the courtesy of allowing the article to be heard on a separate warrant and thanked the Planning Board for the recommendation.
Mr. Manoogian proceeded to explain the article.
Town Moderator Long read a letter from Jennifer Falasca of 78 Ballard Street. Ms. Falasca asked that her comments be part of the record. (Copy attached)
Mr. Fred Moore spoke in opposition of the article.
Vote on Mr. Manoogian’s Amendment
Yeas: 32 Neas: 1 at 7:50 p.m.
Mr. Manoogian's Amendment Passes.
Article as Voted:
Article 2. Voted to amend the Zoning By Laws by:
1.) Adding a new definition to the Article III “Definitions” for “Solid Waste.”
2.) Adding a new Principal Use 9 to the Table of Use and Parking Regulations in the Wholesale Transportation and Industrial Category.
And
3.) Adding a new Section 12.5 E.
The new definition “Solid Waste” shall be inserted between the definition of “Sign” and “Street” and be as follows.
Solid Waste: “any garbage, refuse, sludge from a waste treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility and other discarded material resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations, and from community or household activities including any materials destined for recycling.”
The new Principal Use “9” in the Wholesale Transportation and Industrial Category shall come after Section 8 “Railroad Yards, Motor Freight Terminals” and shall be as follows:
9. Refuse / Solid Waste Trucking without storage or processing of refuse, solid waste hauling, storage of solid waste containers or dumpsters, recycling machinery, containers and sorting or separating of recyclables. (See Sec. 12.5 E) The District chart will indicate this use will be allowed in the Industrial Districts I-1 and I-2 with an S-2 permit. The parking code will be “F.”
The new section 12.5 E shall come after 12.5 D “Drive Through Windows” and shall be as follows:
12.5 E Refuse / Solid Waste (see def.) the following conditions shall apply:
1.) Refuse/Solid Waste Trucking may not be located:
a. Within 1000 feet of each other
b. Within 500 feet of the nearest lot line of a Residential District
c. Within 500 feet of a public park
d. Within 500 feet of a school
e. All trucks and containers must be stored in an enclosed roofed structure.
2.) Signage must meet all requirements of ART. VII of this by-law.
3.) The application for the S-2 Permit shall include the following information:
a. Names and address of the legal owners of the business.
b. Identification of all current clients and the nature of the refuse or solid waste that is being hauled.
c. Identification of all facilities receiving refuse or solid waste from the applicant.
Yeas: 32 Neas: 1 at 7:50 p.m.
Article 2 Passed as Amended.
Raymond Lawrence makes a motion to adjourn SINE DIE.
Seconded at 7:51 p.m.
Meeting adjourns SINE DIE at 7:51 p.m.
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