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Home My Public Portal About2020-02-11 TC Mtg Addendum II:CEIVE0 BY 0'6H CLEiZK'S OFFICE WATER T 4WN. MASS. 2020 FEB -7 Phi !�� i 4 'T830 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street ce ° Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 11,2020 AT 7:15 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RICHARD E. MASTRANGELO COUNCIL CHAMBER Vice President& AGENDA District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large 1. ROLL CALL Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE John G.Gannon, 3. PUBLIC FORUM Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba, 4. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Councilor At Large Minutes of the January 28,2020 Town Council Meeting Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor 5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS Vote on a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment by Removing the Parcels of Land Kenneth M.Woodland,District D Councilor Located at 70, 78, 84-86, and 88 Galen Street from the Limited Business District and into the I-2(Industrial-2)Zoning District in Keeping with Abutting Properties 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY to Install 27 ± Feet of Conduit in Main Street Northwesterly from Manhole #7921, Turning Southwesterly, Approximately 117 Feet Northwest of Church Street to Upgrade Existing Electric Service to Accommodate a Roof Top Antenna at 78 Main Street B. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 to Add Language Clarifying the Intent and Purposes, and to Change the Affordable Housing Requirements to be Consistent with Section 5.07 of Said Zoning Ordinance 1 of 3 C. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending Section 8.00 to Add New Language Regulating the Removal of Ledae When Performed by a Vehicle Mounted Hvdraulic Jackhammer D. Public Hearing and Action on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance by Amending Section 4.03: Accessory Uses and Other Changes to the Watertown Zoning Ordinance as Needed so as to Clarify the Dimensional and Other Rea_uirements for Accessory Buildings/Structures 8. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER,AND RESOLUTIONS A. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town Manager,to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount of$2,500,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7(1)of the General j Laws or any Other Enabling Authority to Pay Costs of Constructing, Reconstructing, Paving, Repairing or Otherwise Imnrovinia Streets and Sidewalks, Including if Necessary, Convenient or Desirable Improving Underground Ducts and Conduits and Paying All Other Costs Incidental and Related to Such Street and Sidewalk Work, Including if Necessary, Convenient or Desirable,Underground Duct or Conduit Improvements,and the Payment of All Other Costs Incidental and Related Thereto. Any Premium Received by the Town upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by this Vote, Less Any Such Premium Applied to the Payment of the Costs of Issuance of Such Bonds or Notes, May be Applied to the Payment of Costs Approved by this Vote in Accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws,Thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount B. Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. 9. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Confirmations to the Historic District Commission —Kenneth M. Woodland, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Confirm Robert Bloomberg for Appointment to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on November 15,2020 2) That the Town Council Confirm Harvey Steiner for Reappointment to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire on November 15, 2022 10.NEW BUSINESS A. Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Participating in the "Simple Recycling" or a Like Program 2 of 3 B. Refer to the Committee on Public Works to Consider Conducting a Recycling Survey with Republic Services 11.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER A. Submission of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Proeram B. Request for Confirmation of an Appointment to the Licensing Board C. Request for Confirmation of an Appointment to the Cable Access Corporation Board of Directors 12.REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14.PUBLIC FORUM 15. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT i Ij I I I i i I 3 of 3 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT BY REMOVING THE PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED AT 70, 78, 84-86, AND 88 GALEN STREET FROM THE LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICTAND INTO THE I-2 (INDUSTRIAL-2)ZONING DISTRICT IN KEEPING WITH ABUTTING PROPERTIES Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street 40 Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., ORDINANCE#11 2020—O—11 Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large WHEREAS: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Article IX of the Watertown Zoning, the Zoning Ordinance may be amended from Anthony J.Donato, time to time and Councilor At Large ; I John G.Gannon 1_ WHEREAS: On August 9,2019,the Town Council of the City known as the Town i Councilor At Large of Watertown received a request to the amend the Zoning Map by removing the Anthony Palomba, parcels of land located At 70, 78, 84-84, And 88 Galen Street from the Limited Councilor At Large Business District and including it in the I-2 (Industrial-2)Zoning District; and Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor WHEREAS: On November 13,2019 with five members present,the Planning Board voted four to one to recommend approval of the amendment of the Zoning Map by District B Councilor removing parcels o Lis Feltner, in the lf land located at 70, 78, 84-84> and 88 Galen Street from the Limited Business District to the I-2(Industrial-2)Zoning District and directed DCDP Kenneth M.Woodland, staff to submit the Planning Board's report and recommendations to the Town District D Councilor . Council with e respect to the proposed amendment; and p WHEREAS: On November 26,2019 the Town Council conducted a duly advertised Public Hearing and continued the Public Hearing on January 28, 2020, with respect to the proposed amendment where the amendment was discussed and the report and recommendations of the Planning Board were received and considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown that Title XII of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended as follows: Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Watertown by removing the following described land from the existing Zoning District(Limited Business) and including it in the I-2 (Industrial-2)Zoning District. The affected parcels include: 84-86 Galen Street-Parcel ID# 105 4A 0 88 Galen Street-Parcel ID# 105 21B 0 78 Galen Street-Parcel ID# 105 5 0 � 70 Galen Street-Parcel ID# 105 17A 0 I U -' 2 Council e ber I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, / against, and Q present on February 11, 2020. 1 I v I ; Marilyn . Pronovo , Council Clerk Mar'jc S. Sideris, Council President i Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street PACE GOO Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, RESOLUTION # 12 R—2020— 12 Council President Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of District C Councilor Watertown hereby approves the petition for a Grant of Location by NSTAR ELECTRIC Caroline Bays dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 27±feet of conduit in Main Street northwesterly Councilor At Large from manhole#7921,thence turning southwesterly, approximately 117 feet northwest of Anthony J.Donato, Church Street. The reason for this work is to upgrade the existing electric service to Councilor At Large accommodate a roof top antenna at 78 Main Street. Once approved by Town Council, a John G.Gannon preconstruction meeting will be required. Councilor At Large �- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the petitioner shall deposit sufficient cash Anthony Palomba, surety as determined by the Superintendent of Public Works to be held in escrow until Councilor At Large the Superintendent of Public Works is satisfied with the condition of repair and Angeline B.Kounelis, restoration of the street. District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said petition is forwarded to the District B Councilor Town Clerk for processing. Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor Co nc 1 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 a vote 8 for, Q against, and(�present on February 11,2020. Marilyn . Pronovost;Council Clerk M rk S. Sideris, Council President 41) TOWN OF WATERTOWN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (P)617-972-6420 124 ORCHARD STREET (F)617-972-6402 WATERTOWN MA 02472 Gerald S. Mee Jr. Superintendent TO: Steve Magoon Planning Director FROM: Gerald S. Mee, Jr. Superintendent DATE: January 10, 2020 RE: NSTAR ELECTRIC d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY 78 Main Street -WO# 2357834 Please be advised that I have approved the above listed petition from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 27 ±feet of conduit in Main Street northwesterly from manhole #7921, thence turning southwesterly, approximately 117 feet northwest of Church Street. The reason for this work is to upgrade the existing electric service to accommodate a roof top antenna at 78 Main Street. Once approved by Town Council, a preconstruction meeting will be required. K:IGRANTS OFLOCATION-PETITIONMEVLRSOURC&Afain St 28 1110 2357834-Rooftop Antenna.doc s'Ij; I T XOO 1ZY Or, 0O T Alta UFLIE CT RUC (COMPANY d/b/a DVL R,9OUXC ,1`�Yr,jn c�jr V0 R tLOC. T ION FOR COO NDDI T S LND I AZHOLES To the Town Cc,°a un)WR of the Town of VYA T�ERT O VIM Massachusetts: Respectfully represents WSTAR `LBC RXC Compmay d/b/a Eveusonfice Energy a company incorporated for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power, that it desires to construct a line for such transmission under the public way or ways hereinafter specified. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays that, after due notice and hearing as provided by law, the council may by Order grant to your petitioner permission to construct, and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein, said conduits and manholes to be located, substantially as shown on the plan made by A. Debenedictia Dated November 8, 2019 and filed herewith, under the following public way or ways of said Town: Main Street - Northwesterly from manhole #7921, thence turning southwesterly, approximately 117 feet northwest of Church Street, a distance of 27± feet - conduit w/o IP2357834 Z2 AR ELECTR%Cc, cC,O 1�IIi pANY d/5,/a RITORSOURCE EMN UCCU BY Richard M. Schifone, Supervisor Rights & Permits Dated this -d o my Town of WATUR T O WN Massachusetts Received and filed 2019 ORDER FOR LOCATION FOR CONDUITS.AND MANHOLES Town of WATERTOWN WHEREAS, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY has petitioned for permission to construct a line for the tranmission of electricity for lighting, heating or power under the public way or ways of the Town thereinafter specified, and notice has been given and a hearing held on said petition as provided by law. It is ORDERED that NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY be and hereby is granted permission to construct and a location for, such a line of conduits and manholes with the necessary wires and cables therein under the following public way or ways of said Town: Uain Street - Northwesterly from manhole #7921, thence turning southwesterly, approximately 117 feet northwest of Church Street, a distance of 27 t feet - conduit w/o 02,357534 All construction work under this Order shall be in accordance with the following conditions: + 1. Conduits and manholes shall be located as shown on the plan made by A. Debenedictis, dated November 8, 2019 on the file with said petition. 2. Said shall comply with the requirements of existing by-laws and such as may hereafter be adopted governing the construction and maintenance of conduits and manholes. 3. Company All work shall be done to the satisfaction of the town council or such officer or officers as it may appoint to supervise the work. i 2 P Town Council 3 the Town of 4 WATERTOWN 5 CERTIFICATE We hereby certify that the foregoing Order was adopted after due notice and a public hearing as prescribed by Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.), and any additions thereto or amendments thereof, to wit:-after written notice of the time and place of the hearing mailed at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing by the council to all owners of real estate abutting upon that part of the way or ways upon, along or across which the line is to be constructed under said Order, as determined by the last preceding assessment for tad tion, and a ublic hearin held on the 11-fh day of 20k4' at-t a h % �6 r 'n said Town. ao i 2 #kV Town Council j 3 the Town of 4 WATERTOWN � 5 CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of the Order of the Town Council of the Town of WATERTOWN, Masssachusetts, duly adopted on the %/.1'k day of 1 rLG 20.W,,'W j and recorded with the records of location Orders of said Town, Book , Page and of the certificate of notice of hearing thereon required by Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws (Ter.Ed.) and any additions thereto or amendments thereof, as the same appear of record. 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SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATERTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ASSISTED LIVING OVERLAY DISTRICT, SECTION 5.11 TO ADD LANGUAGE CLARIFYING THE INTENT AND PURPOSES, AND TO CHANGE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 5.07 OF SAID ZONING ORDINANCE �`ira 0 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street """a Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617.972-6470 ORDINANCE#13 2020—O - 13 Mark S.Sideris, Council President AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINACE TO Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., ADD LANGUAGE CLARIFYING THE INTENT AND PURPOSES OF THE Vice President& ASSISTED OVERLAY DISTRICT AND TO CHANGE THE AFFORDABLE District C Councilor HOUSING REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE Caroline Bays WATERTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE Councilor At Large WHEREAS, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Anthony J.Donato, Article IX of the Watertown Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance may be Councilor At Large amended from time to time; and John G.Gannon Councilor At Large WHEREAS,on August 13,2019 the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Anthony Palomba, Watertown conducted a First Reading of a petition of Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Councilor At Large and referred the Amendment to the Planning Board for Public Hearing; and Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor WHEREAS,the Planning Board held a duly advertised Public Hearing on September Lisa J.Feltner, 11, 2019 in accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 to discuss District B Councilor the Amendment language as recommended by Department of Community Kenneth M.Woodland, Development&Planning("DCDP") staff, and where public comment was received; District D Councilor and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, with five members present, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to amend the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for Assisted Living Overlay District, Section 5.11 to add language clarifying the Intent and Purposes, and to change the Affordable Housing requirements to be consistenet with Section 5.07 of the Watertown Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Town Council conducted a duly advertised Public Hearing with respect to the proposed Amendment where the Amendment was discussed and the report and recommendations of the Planning Board were received and considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown that Title XV of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 155, Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended, with struck-through language deleted and bold underlined language inserted, as follows: SECTION 5.11 ASSISTED LIVING OVERLAY DISTRICT(ALOD) (a) Intent and Purpose: • To encourage Assisted Livine options in Watertown and guide the redevelopment of land for residential purposes and to promote its revitalization and value to the community; • To encourage the adaptive reuse of Historically Significant buildinLys and/or former municipal buildings; and, • To facilitate proiects that involve public/private partnerships. (f) Affordable Housing Requirements: ^ tatal of 10' of the urn mu3t be se aside as Anv proiect developed under this Section shall meet the affordable housing requirements pursuant to the provisions of §5.07 of this Zoning Ordinance. Q lil ember I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of for, 0 against,Q present on February 11, 2020 Marilyn Pronovc*e, Council Clerk Mark S. Si eris, ouncil President TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 YES NO PRESENT KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATERTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 8.00 TO ADD LANGUAGE REGULATING THE REMOVAL OF LEDGE WHEN PERFORMED BY A VEHICLE MOUNTED HYDRAULIC JACKHAMMER TO READ: IF LEDGE IS TO BE REMOVED WHEN INCIDENTALTO AND IN CONNECTION WITH A BY-RIGHT PROJECT USING A VEHICLE-MOUNTED HYDRAULIC JACKHAMMER OR ROCK BREAKER, THEN A COMMUNITY MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH WZO SECTION 9.03 WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO ANY SUCH REMOVAL, TO DISCUSS THE EXTENT OF THE REMOVAL, METHODS TO BE UTILIZED, THE TIMING AND DURATION OF SUCH WORK, UNLESS THE REMOVAL IS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING, IN WRITING, TO BE LESS THAN A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY. THE MEETING WILL THEN BE FOLLOWED BY A LETTER TO ABUTTERS WITH THE AGREED UPON PROCESS. / 1630 Watertown Town Council _ Administration Building 149 Main Street CE'COW, Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 ORDINANCE # 14 2020—O - 14 Mark S.Sideris, Council President AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINACE TO Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., REGULATE THE REMOVAL OF SOD, LOAM, GRAVEL, SAND OR Vice President&District C Councilor QUARRIED STONE FROM A LOT Caroline Bays WHEREAS,pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Councilor At Large Article IX of the Watertown Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance may be Anthony J.Donato, amended from time to time; and Councilor At Large John ci Gannon WHEREAS, on August 13, 2019 the Town Council of the City known as the Town Councilor At Large of Watertown conducted a First Reading of a petition of Zoning Ordinance j Anthony Palomba, Amendment, and referred the Amendment to the Planning Board for Public Hearing; j Councilor At Large and Angeline B.KouneCouncilor is, WHEREAS,the PlanningBoard held a dulyadvertised Public Hearin on September District A Councilor g p 11,2019 in accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 to discuss Lisa Feltner, the Amendmen as recommended b De of Community Distri t language ct B CouncilorY Department p Kenneth M.Woodland, Development&Planning("DCDP")staff, and where public comment was received; District D Councilor and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, with five members present, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to amend the Section 8.00 of the Zoning Ordinance to add new language regulating the removal of ledge when performed by a vehicle mounted hydraulic jackhammer. he Watertown Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Town Council conducted a duly advertised Public Hearing with respect to the proposed Amendment where the Amendment was discussed and the report and recommendations of the Planning Board were received and considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown that Title XV of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 155,Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended as follows: ARTICLE VIII-OTHER REGULATIONS SECTION 8.00 REGULATION OF SOIL REMOVAL OR LEDGE In no district shall any sod,loam,gravel,sand or quarried stone be removed from a lot, except when incidental to and in connection with the construction of a building or a parking or loading area for which a permit has been issued, except in an Industrial district by special permit. The foregoing shall not prohibit the replacement of existing sod or loam by fresh sod or loam for landscaping purposes. If ledge is to be removed when incidental to and in connection with a Bv-Right proiect usine a vehicle-mounted hvdraulic Jackhammer or rock breaker,then a. Communitv Meetine in accordance with WZO Section 9.03 will be held prior to anv such removal. to discuss the extent of the removal, methods to be utilized. the timing and duration of such work, unless the removal is determined by the Director of the Department of Communitv Development&Planning.in writing,to be less than a sienificant ouantity. The meetin,_e will then be followed by a letter to abutters with the agreed upon process. d/_Y_1Y 6./�(,Ukf j� Council Member I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council fo which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of V for, against, 0 present on February 11, 2020 Marily ,, IYronovo�t, Council Clerk Mar S. S' eris, ouncil President TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 YES NO PRESENT CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATERTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 4.03: ACCESSORY USES AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE WATERTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE AS NEEDED SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DIMENSIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES AS AMENDED Watertown Town Council Administration Building ,ti 149 Main Street p`°`°NCR Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 ORDINANCE# 15 2020—O - 15 Mark S.Sideris, Council President AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN'S ZONING ORDINACE TO Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING ACCESSORY USES Vice President&District C Councilor AND OTHER CHANGES AS NEEDED SO AS TO CLARIFY THE Caroline Bays DIMENSIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY Councilor At Large BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES Anthony J.Donato, WHEREAS, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Councilor At Large Article IX of the Watertown Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance may be John G.Gannon amended from time to time; and Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba, WHEREAS,on January 22,2019 the Town Council of the City known as the Town Councilor At Large of Watertown conducted a First Reading of a petition of Zoning Ordinance Angeline B.Kounelis, Amendment, and referred the Amendment to the Planning Board for Public Hearing; District A Councilor and I Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor Planning oar a y WHEREAS,the Plin Board held duly advert g advertised Public Hearin on June 12, 2019 in accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 to discuss the Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor Amendment language as recommended by Department of Community Development &Planning("DCDP")staff, and where public comment was received; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, with five members present, the Planning Board i voted unanimously to recommend approval with modifications of the request to amend Section 4.03 Accessory Uses of the Zoning Ordinance to make other changes to the WZO as needed to clarify the dimensional and other requirements for accessory buildings/structures. I WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Town Council conducted a duly advertised I Public Hearing with respect to the proposed Amendment where the Amendment was discussed and the report and recommendations of the Planning Board were received and considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown that Title XV of the Watertown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 155,Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended as follows: Article IV General Use and Dimensional Regulations SECTION 4.03 ACCESSORY USES (a) Permitted and required accessory uses shall be on the same lot of record as the principal use to which they are accessory and shall be such as not to alter the character of the premises on which it is located. (b) No accessory use or uses within a building other than an accessory garage shall occupy more than a combined total of twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the principal building. (c) No residential accessory structure/building shall occupy part of the required Front Yard, but such building may occupy not more than thirty percent (30%) of any other minimum required yard setback or existing i yard area, whichever is greater..: in addition, no residential accessory building facade shall exceed thirtv (301 feet in length. (d) No part of a residential accessory building shall be located nearer than five (5) feet to any side or rear lot line nor: be more than one story or twelve (12) feet in height in the ease of f4atroe'.' or- eighteen (19) feet in height i the e e of a r;tehea, nab4c, 1'�p, gambra-4-or xi,=on4reef-.- 1. Be more than twelve (12) feet in height in the case of a flat roof, or eighteen (18) feet in height in the case of a pitched roof. 2. Be more than one storv. In the case of an attic floor, such attic floor shall not exceed the dimensional limitation of the half-story definition.. 3. Exceed twelve (12) feet in height, where the pitch of the roof shall begin at the top plate of the exterior wall (gable ends are not considered as part of the wall height). 4. Extend above the plane created by using a 1:1 ratio (45 degreesl, with the plane starting at a line located five feet from anv property line and at a height of 12'extending up and into the property. (e) Commercial accessory parking structures shall comply with all other applicable sections of this code. In addition, Coommercial accessory parking structures may occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of any other minimum required yard setback or existing yard area, provided l that no more than thirty percent (30%) of said yard area is occupied by the parts of said parking structure extending above the finished grade of the lot.- No accessory use shall be permitted in any district except insofar as it is accessory to a principal use permitted in the district. { (gl Swimming pools having a water depth of two (2) feet or more when full and ready for use shall be considered an accessory building for the purposes of interpreting this Zoning Ordinance. Swimming pools shall be screened by an opaque wall, barrier or uniform fence at least five (5) feet high and capable of prohibiting unauthorized use. In addition, swimming pools constructed below grade must be equipped with a permanently installed drainage system. Swimming pools with their associated walkways, aprons, raised decks, and their associated equipment shall not be located in a Front yard and shall be setback at least five (5) feet from any side or rear Lot Line, and subject to appropriate Screening as determined by the Board of Appeals. The above regulations shall not apply to those swimming pools that are portable in nature. {e)(h) Accessory structures fronting on a public street or way shall be subject to the Front Yard Setback requirements of the district in which it is located. l i Q. un it Member I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of foOL/ ainst, 0 resent on February 11,2020 Marilyn Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President i I i i I I i I I I I I I �'1630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building w 149 Main Street A'10E COHO� Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#16 2020—R— 16 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large ROBERT BLOOMBERG TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule John G.Gannon Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Councilor At Large confirms the appointment of Robert Bloomberg to the Historic District Commission Anthony Palomba, for a term to expire on November 15,2020. Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, y District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor Counc' ember i Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, Q against, and present on February 11, 2020. 1 I II IW'r/ Marilyn . Pronovosf, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President I I i I I 'I f`1630 ' Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#17 2020—R— 17 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large HARVEY STEINER TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule John G.Gannon Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Councilor At Large confirms the reappointment of Harvey Steiner to the Historic District Commission Anthony Palomba, for a term to expire An November 15,2022. Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, I District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor 4oun;cll -ember Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, G against, and 9 present on February 11,2020. 1 AMar4ilyn . ronovost, council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President �I