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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-15-2014 addendum_201407171015548294 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: July 15,2014 PRESENT ABSENT STEVE CORBETT AARON DUSHKU V SUSAN FALKOFF ANGIE KOUNELIS CECILIA LENK G ANTHONY PALOMBA / V VINCENT PICCIRILLI KENNETH WOODLAND MARK SIDERIS COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15, 2014. Ql' n-on � /d ru'A 'I YES / NO PRESENT TEVE CORBETT �C AARON DUSHKU SUSAN FALKOFF y ANGIE KOUNELIS CECLIA LENK ANTHONYPALOMBA VINCENT PICCIRILLI " KENNETH WOODLAND alMARK SIDERISg} COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15,2014. YES NO PRESENT STEVE CORBETT 4 AARON DUSHKU �C SUSAN FALKOFF ANGIE KOUNELIS V CECLIA LENK V ANTHONY PALOMBA Y� VINCENT PICCIRILLI V KENNETH WOODLAND MARK SIDERIS COUNCIL PRESIDENT V /1 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15,2014. E sL v YES NO PRESENT TEVE CORBETT AARON DUSHKU I / SUSAN FALKOFF ANGIE KOUNELIS CECLIA LENK ANTHONY PALOMBA r/ VINCENT PICCIRILLI KENNETH WOODLAND V MARK SIDERIS � COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15,2014. Ti-ur4c. % ,, 00/©00 YES NO PRESENT TEVE CORBETT �J AARON DUSHKU SUSAN FALKOFF ANGIE KOUNELIS V CECLIA LENK ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENT PICCIRILLI KENNETH WOODLAND MARK SIDE, COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15,2014. (� tes c YES NO PRESENT STEVE CORBETT AARON DUSHKU V/ SUSAN FALKOFF V V ANGIE KOUNELIS CECLIA LENK ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENT PICCIRILLI KENNETH WOODLAND MARK SIDERIS Vvl" COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: July 15, 2014. l YES NO PRESENT TEVE CORBETT / AARON DUSHKU SUSAN FALKOFF V ANGIE KOUNELIS CECLIA LENK ANTHONY PALOMBA G� V VINCENT PICCIRILLI 1 KENNETH WOODLAND MARK SIDERIS COUNCIL PRESIDENT re3o Watertown Town Council Administration Building - 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 P te' Phone: 617-972-6470 Resolution# '7 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Mark S.Sideris, , Council President WHEREAS: Anthony"Tony"Basile is a life-long resident of Watertown and attended Stephen P.Corbett, Watertown Public Schools. Vice President Aaron Dusnk Large y serve our y Councilor At L WHEREAS: Ton d County with honor and distinction for four and a half Susan G. years in World War II. While in the Army, Tony landed on the beaches of Normandy, Councilor Al ILarge France; fought in General Patton's Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge; Co Anthony Councilor Large WHEREAS: Ton received a Purple Heart after being wounded at the Battle of Metz in Councilor At Large y � g Angeline B.Kounelis, 1944; District A Councilor Cecilia Lank, WHEREAS: After recovering from his wounds, Tony received the Bronze Star for District B Councilor bravery for his role in laying communication wire while coming under machine gun free Vincent J.Piceirilli,Jr., and mortar attacks. Tony and his unit were forced to fight off a German Patrol in order to District C Councilor complete their assignment, which likely saved the lives of many other service members Kenneth M.Woodland that day. District D Councilor WHEREAS: Prior to leaving for the War, Tony married the love of his life, Mary. They have lived on Worcester Street for 70 years with(Mary now deceased). Tony has two children,three grandchildren and two great grandchildren that call him"Great", which is appropriate considering Tony's service to our Country; and, WHEREAS: On July 12, 2014, Tony reached the milestone of 95 years young; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: In recognition of Tony's distinguished service to his Country and his life-long residency in Watertown,that the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby honors Anthony Basile by naming the corner of Worcester Street and Springfield Street"Anth y "Tory" Basile Square." y(ncil Member I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present,the above resolution was adopted by unanimous vo e vote on July I5, 2014. Brie Papas Council Clerk St en P. Corbett,Vice President Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Resolution# S'S- R-2014- 5;S' Mark S.Sideris Council President Stephen P.Corbett Vice President Be It Resolved: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Aaron Dushku, Watertown hereby approves the transfer amount of $500,000.00 from various Councilor At Large Fiscal Year 2014 accounts to the Fiscal Year 2014 Town Capital Projects Susan G. Falkoff Stabilization Fund account # 0194000-59802 (as attached). Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba Councilor Al Large Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to the Town Angeline B.Kounelis Auditor and Town Treasurer t1ctor. District A Councilor / Cecilia Lank District B Councilor Cou it Me b Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr. District C Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote on July 15, 201 ValerieMapas ftrp en P. Corbett, VickPresident Council Clerk TRANSFER AMOUNT $500,000 FROM: FY14 COUNCIL RESERVE $195,500 0111152-570782 FY14 WASTE DISPOSAL $ 75,000 0143352-520290 FY14 WASTE CONT. SERVICES $ 33,000 0143352-520303 FY14 TREASURER/COLLECTOR FULL TIME SALARIES $ 23,000 0114551-510111 FY14 HEALTH FULL TIME SALARIES $ 23,000 0151051-510111 FY14 DPW ADMIN. FULLTIME SALARIES $ 25,000 0140151-510111 FY14 DPW CENTRAL MOTORS FULL TIME SALARIES $ 26,500 0140551-510111 FY14 DPW HIGHWAY FULL TIME SALARIES $ 54,000 0142251-510111 FY14 DPW CEMETERY FULL TIME SALARIES $ 20,000 0149151-510111 FY14 DPW PARKS FULL TIME SALARIES $ 11,000 0149551-510111 FY14 NON-CONTRIB. RETIREMENT $ 14,000 0191151-510172 TO: FY14 TRANSFER TO CAP.PROJ. STABILIZATION FUND $500,000 0194000-596802 1 hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, mathematical accuracy and ppropriate fiscal year. ATE ASSISTANTTOWNAUDIT Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Resolution# R-2014- .5-4� Mark S.Sideris Council President Stephen P.Corbett Vice President Be It Resolved: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Aaron Dushku, Watertown hereby approves the transfer amount of $100,000.00 from Fiscal Councilor At Large Year 2014 Town Council Reserve account# 0111152-570780 to the Fiscal Year Susan G. FalkoH 2014 Town Capital Projects account # 0193056-590963 (as attached). Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba Councilor At Large Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to the Town Angeline B.K Councilor s Auditor and Town Treasurer/Co r. District ia Councilor Cecilia Lank District B Councilor VC ncil M b6r- Vincent J. Piccirilli,Jr. District C Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present a bove Resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote on July 15, 14. Valeri pas •Bte6phen P. Corbett, Vice Presider Council Clerk TRANSFER AMOUNT $100,000 FROM: FY 14 TOWN COUNCIL RESERVE $100,000 0111152-570780 TO: FY 14 TRANSFER TO TOWN CAPITAL PROJECTS $100,000 0193059-590963 1 hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, mathematical accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. �DAy ASSISTANTTOWIVAUDITOR Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Resolution# 5`7 R-2014- 7 Mark S.Sideris Council President Stephen P.Corbett Vice President Be It Resolved: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Aaron Dushku, Watertown hereby approves the transfer amount of $177,862.00 from various Councilor At Large Fiscal Year 2014 accounts to the Fiscal Year 2014 Transfer to ESCO Capital Susan G. Falkoff Projects Stabilization Fund (as attached). Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba Councilor At Large Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to the Town Angeline B. Kounelis Auditor and Town Treasurer/,Qo9ector. District A Councilor Cecilia Lank District B Councilor COU ll errt6er Vincent J. Piccirilli,Jr. District C Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a unanimous roll call vote on July 15 V !/ieParpas Sti§phen P. Corbett, Vice President Council Clerk TRANSFER AMOUNT$177,862 FROM: FY14 TOWN HALL ELECTRICITY $4,038 0119252-520211 FY14 TOWN HALL GAS $3,514 0119252-520213 FY14 POLICE GAS $13,707 0121052-520213 FY14 FIRE ELECTRICITY $9,378 0122052-520211 FY14 FIRE GAS $1,118 0122052-520213 FY14 DPW STREET LIGHTING $28,529 0142452-520210 FY14 DPW CEMETERY ELECTRICITY $1,042 0149152-520211 FY14 DPW PROP.&BLDGS ELECTRICITY $11,809 0149252-520211 FY14 DPW PROP.&BLDGS.GAS $39,587 0149252-520213 FY14 DPW PARKS ELECTRICITY $4,455 0149552-520211 FY14 DPW PARKS GAS $5,302 0149552-520213 FY14 COUNCIL ON AGING ELECTRICITY $2,098 0154152-520211 FY14 COUNCIL ON AGING GAS $66 0154152-520213 FY14 LIBRARY ELECTRICITY $7,847 0161052-520211 FY14 LIBRARY GAS $5,249 0161052-520213 FY 14 SKATING RINK ELECTRICITY $40,063 0163152-520211 TO: FY14 TRANSFER TO ESCO CAP.PROD.STAB.FUND $177,862 1 hereby certify to the availability,authority of funding source mathematical accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. DATE / TOWN AUDITO t� Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 Resolution# S 6 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Resolution approving the Acceptance of a Gift of Tangible Personal Property Mark S.Sideris, Council President Stephen P.Corbett, Vice President WHEREAS:from time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift Aaron Dusnt L donated towards improving the quality and nit of its inhabitants lives; and Councilor At Large P� g q Y P Susan G. a Councilor At WHEREAS:Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A1/2 authorizes At Large e � P Anthony Palomba, municipalities to accept gifts of personal property; and Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounalis, WHEREAS:Mr. Carlos Perez from Avalon Bay will donate a used fitness District A Councilor treadmill to the Fire Department. Cecilia Lank, District B Councilor NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the City Vincent J. Piccirilli,Jr., known as the Town of Watertown,hereby accepts pursuant to Massachusetts District C Councilor General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A1/2, a gift of a used fitness treadmill from Kenneth M.Woodland Mr. Carlos Perez from Avalon Bay. District D Councilor V trf>jer I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present,the above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, O against and present on July 15, 2014 ale`e Papas, Council Clerk Stephen P. Corbett, Vice President Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: ORDINANCE# 57 ' O- Mark S.Sideris, Council President Stephen P.Corbett, Vice President AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINANCE Aaron Dushku, REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS Councilor At Large Susan G. Falkoff, Whereas, the Town seeks to address reasonable regulations regarding the Councilor Al Large siting of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and related uses for patients with a Anthony Palomba, debilitating medical condition as defined by 105 CMR 725.000; and Councilor Al Large Angeline B.Kounelis, Whereas, The amendments minimize adverse impacts on adjacent District A Councilor properties, residential neighborhoods, schools, and other areas where children may Cecilia Lank, Congregate; and District B Councilor Vincent J.Piccidlli,Jr., Whereas, the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 A, District C Councilor Section 5,provide the procedure for amending the Zoning Ordinance; and Kenneth M.Woodland District D Councilor Whereas, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance have been submitted to the Planning Board for consideration with respect to Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers; and Whereas, on June 11, 2014 the Watertown Planning Board conducted a duly advertised public hearing on these amendments in accordance with the requirements of G.L. c. 40A, sec 5; and Whereas, The Planning Board submitted its report and recommendation to the Town Council with respect to such proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and Whereas, on July 15, 2014 the Town Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing with respect to such proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City Known as the Town of Watertown that Chapter X1I of the Watertown Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 1. Insert in Chapter XII of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, a new Article VIII, section 8.04, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, as follows: ARTICLE VIII OTHER REGULATIONS 8.00 Regulation of Soil Removal 8.01 Overhanging Shrubs or Evergreens Rights of Way 8.02 Sale of Products on Public 8.03 Yard Sales 8.04 Medical Mariivana Treatment Centers SECTION 8.04 MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS A. No person shall operate or allow the operation of. a Medical Mariivana Treatment Center without full compliance with all of the applicable provisions and conditions of 105 CMR 725.100 Massachusetts General Law. including definitions, sitina. sianage. and operations: provided, however. that if there is a conflict between the provisions of this section and the provisions of any other applicable state or local law. the most restrictive law shall govern. Nothing herein, exempts such uses from this or other applicable local regulations, ordinances, and/or policies. B. In addition to the reauirements set forth in Subsection 8.04.A. above. no person shall operate or allow the operation of. a Medical Mariivana Treatment Center until such time as a Special Permit has been dulv applied for and granted by the Special Permit Grantinq Authority (SPCA), which Special Permit confirms full conformance of a proposed Medical Mariivana Treatment Center with all of the applicable locational siting reauirements of this title. The application for such Special Permit shall be filed pursuant to the reauirements and processes set forth in Article IX of this ordinance. 2. Amend Section 5.01,Table of Use Regulations, so as to add the following Subsection 5.01.5.k: SECTION 5.01 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS As a Principal Use S-6 I S-10 CR SC I T I R.75 I R1.2 1 NB I LB I CB 1-1 1 1-2 1-3 PSCI) I OSC S. Light Industry,Wholesale,Laboratory Medical Mariivana k N N N N N N N N N N LPSP SP N N Treatment Center C i 1 Member I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of_&for, / against,0 present on July 15, 2014. Vale re as, Council Clerk St en P. Corbett,Vice Presiden Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 0 Phone: 617-972-6470 ELECTED OFFICIALS: ORDINANCE #60 Mark S.Sideris, Council President Stephen P.Corbett, Vice President AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINANCE TO Aaron Dushku, REQUIRE COMMUNITY MEETINGS OF CERTAIN PROJECTS Councilor Al Large Susan G.Falkoff, Whereas, the Town seeks to address the need for community meetings as Councilor At Large part of the review process for certain projects requiring Site Plan Review; and Anthony Palomba, Councilor Al Large Whereas, the Town also seeks to further Section 9.03 Site Plan Review to Angeline B.Kounelis, clearly identify the process for application,review and noticing;and District A Councilor Cecilia Lank, Whereas, the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 A, District B Councilor Section 5,provide the procedure for amending the Zoning.Ordinance; and Vincent J.Picchilli,Jr., District c councilor Whereas, the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance have been Kenneth M.Woodland submitted to the Planning Board for consideration with respect to requiring District D Councilor community meetings for certain projects and clarifying the Site Plan Review process; and Whereas,on June 11,2014 the Watertown Planning Board conducted a duly advertised public hearing on these amendments in accordance with the requirements of G.L. c. 40A, sec 5; and Whereas, the Planning Board submitted its report and recommendation to the Town Council with respect to such proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and Whereas, on July 15, 2014 the Town Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing with respect to such proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City Known as the Town of Watertown that Chapter XII of the Watertown Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 1. Revise Chapter XII of the Watertown Code of Ordinances,Zoning Ordinance, Section 9.03, Site Plan Review of Certain Residential and Non-residential Developments a new Article VIII, section 8.04 by deleting the struck-through language and inserting the underlined language as follows: SECTION 9.03 SITE PLAN REVIEW OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS No Special Permit, Variance or Building Permit for construction, exterior alteration, relocation, or change in use, except where noted, shall be granted for any use requiring Site Plan Review under Section 5.01 until the provisions of this section have been fulfilled and an application is approved by the Special Permit Granting Authority.Uses for which Site Plan Review is required are designated by an SR("Site Plan Review") or SP/SR("Special Permit with Site Plan Review" in Section 5.01, Table of Use Regulations. Site Plan Review shall be used to judge the appropriateness and impacts of the site development characteristics of a proposed development. All proposed developments subject to Section 9.03 shall conform with all appropriate provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. (a) Five--A Ppetitioner usine the Site Plan Review checklist available in the Department of Community Development and Plannins (DCDP), shall complete packets, to be included as part of the preliminary and formal application, which include all necessary plans and a statement respondine to the Site Plan Review standards set forth in subsection (c) below. Complete packets for the preliminary meeting will be hand delivered prior to the submission deadline, with three (33) copies of the preliminary site plan packet for the proposed development shall-be-submitted to thi Plarmin;113ard; W..,o eapio,. Shall 136 SUbMitted to the DCDP; and, one copy each shall be submitted to tke Board of Appears Conservation and Preservation Aaent, Inspector of Buildings, Zoning Enforcement Officer,Superintendent of Public Works, Chief Fire Inspector, Chief of Police, the-Health Department, Conservation EenmissietrCommission on Disabilities, Bicycle and Pedestrian Conunittee, Watertown Housine Partnership, and—Assessor's Denartment, and, the Licensing Be when appropriate. other entities as identified by the Director of DCDP. Unless waived by the Purring ➢a®rMrector of Community Development and Planning because of development scale, said site plan shall beat a scale of 1"=10' or 1"=20'. Vertical scale shall be at 1/8"=P or 1/4"=F. Said site plan shall show,among other things,all existing and proposed building structures, existing and proposed grades, automobile and bicycle parking spaces,driveway openings,service areas,open space and other uses,site engineering and all facilities for water,drainage, sewage,refuse, and landscape features (such as fences, walls, planting areas,type, size and location of planting materials, methods to be employed for screening, and walks), fire suppression and access detail, preliminary traffic counts and assessment,schematic elevations at the above scales,the location of any wetlands within one hundred fifty(150)feet, other information as required in Section 9.01(b). (b) The Planning Board shall hold a hearing on the proposal to examine the standards set forth in subsection (c) below as hart of the formal application Drocess. Prior to said hearing, a Preliminary Developer's Conference shall be held with representatives of the developer and Town Ddepartments and Committees listed in subsection(a)above,to determine and discuss questions, impacts, potential problems, etc., with said site plan, and to provide guidance to the developers in completing the formal application and site plan submission. Each department shall submit an analysis of the formal application and site plan to the Director of DCDP within thirty (30) days. For Droiects with four (4) or greater residential units, or for non-residential Droiects with 10,000 square feet of new development or greater. the Poetitioner will conduct a nublic information meeting no less than ten (10) days prior to submission for Planning Board or Zoning Board of ApDeals approval. The meeting will provide an onportunity for the public to understand and comment on the specifics of the oroiect. The Poetitioner shall coordinate planning this meeting with the Department of Community Develonment and Planing and the Town Councilor who represents the district where the Droiect would be built. The meeting shall be announced by the Petitioner no less than two weeks prior to the meeting. The required advertising by the Petitioner shall include a notice distributed to abutters and abutters to abutters within 300' of the site. Upon confirmation of the meeting time and place with the Department of Conumunitv Develooment and Planning, said Denartment will also announce the meeting by posting an announcement on the Town website, with the Town Council and using the Town Email notification system. Within one week of the meeting,the Petitioner shall submit a sunrnnary of what was discussed at the meeting_ to the Department of Communrity Develonment and Planning. No application shall be complete, shall be accepted by the Director of DCDP, nor be submitted to the Planing Board for consideration unless and until all information specified in Section 9.03(a)is submitted in a form deemed to be sufficient and complete by the Director of DCDP, and until reports —on the application are received from all relevant Town Ddepartments and Ceommittees as defined in subsection(a) above;provided, however, that if a department fails to provide such analysis within said thirty fifteen(3815) day period,the DCDP's review shall proceed without the report of such department, and the Director of DCDP may determine such application to be complete notwithstanding the failure of such department to submit its report. Said reports shall be incorporated eeme—a pmr into the Dir`etof's submission to the Planning Board. (c) The Planning Board shall review the formal application and site plan and then prepare a written report on the proposal considering, among other things,the ten criteria listed below. When a proposal requires a Variance or Special Permit with Site Plan Review in accordance with Section 5.01 and the Board of Appeals is the SPCA,this report of the Planning Board shall be submitted to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions set forth below. The Board of Appeals shall not grant the Special Permit or Variance until this report has been submitted. When a proposal requires a Special Permit with Site Plan Review and the Planning Board is the SPGA or when a proposal only requires Site Plan Review in accordance with Section 5.01, the Planning Board shall make a final determination as to whether that proposal sufficiently meets the criteria listed below and whether the proposal shall be approved. Revisions to any site plan must be approved in the same manner as the original plan. 1. Landscane: The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas. Adequate landscaping shall also be provided, including screening of adjacent residential uses, provision of street trees, landscape islands in the parking lot and a landscape buffer along the street frontage. 2. Relation of Buildings to Environment: Proposed development shall be integrated into the terrain and the use, scale and architecture of existing buildings in the vicinity and shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan or other plans adopted by the Town guiding firture development.The Planning Board may require a modification in massing so as to reduce the effect of shadows on abutting property in all districts or on public open space. 3. Onen Snace: All open space required by this Zoning Ordinance shall be so designed as to maximize its visibility for persons passing the site, encourage social interaction, maximize its utility, and facilitate its maintenance. 4. Circulation: Special attention shall be given to traffic circulation, parking areas and access points to public streets and community facilities in order to maximize convenience and safety of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian movement within the site and in relation to adjacent streets. 5. Surface Water Drainages Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Proposed developments shall seek to retain storm water runoff on site to the maximum extent possible,incorporating best practices in storm water management and Low Impact Design techniques. In cases where storm water cannot be retained on site, storm water shall be removed from all roofs, canopies and paved areas and carried away in an underground drainage system. 6. Utility Service: Electric, telephone, cable TV and other such lines and equipment shall be undengromid. The proposed method of sanitary sewage disposal and solid waste disposal from all buildings shall be indicated. 7. Environmental Sustainability: Proposed developments shall seek to diminish the heat island effect; employ energy conscious design with regard to orientation, building materials and shading; utilize energy-efficient technology and renewable energy resources; and mirnimize water use. 8. Screening: Screening, such as screen plantings, shall be provided for exposed storage areas, exposed machinery installations, service areas; truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures, and similar accessory areas and structures in order to prevent their being incongruous with the existing or contemplated enviromnent and the surrounding properties. 9. Safete: With respect to personal safety, all open and enclosed spaces shall be designed to facilitate building evacuation and maximize accessibility by fire, police, and other emergency personnel and equipment. 10. Design: Proposed developments shall seek to protect abutting properties from detrimental site characteristics resulting from the proposed use,including but not limited to air and water pollution, noise, odor, heat, flood, dust vibration, lights or visually offensive structures or site features. Council ember I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the T n Council for which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 for,0 against, 0 present on July 15, 2014. ei Va e Papas, Council Clerk �phen P. Cchbettesident