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Board Members:
John B. Hawes, Jr., Chairman
Jeffrey W. Brown
Janet Buck
Gary Shaw
Payson R. Whitney, III
PLANNING BOARD REPORT
This Report provides the Planning Board’s recommendation to the Honorable Town Council for
the Council’s public hearing on a Zoning Text Amendment to establish regulations regarding the
siting of Retail Adult Use Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers.
I. PUBLIC NOTICE
A. Procedural Summary:
As required by the Watertown Zoning Ordinance § 9.22, notice of the Planning Board’s October
10, 2018 hearing was given as follows:
• Published in the newspaper of record (Watertown Tab) on 9/21/2018 & 9/28/2018;
• Posted at the Town Administration Building on 9/17/2018; and,
• Mailed to parties of interest on 9/17/2018
B. Public Notice:
“The Watertown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance (WZO) Amendments on
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chamber, Administration
Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472, to consider amendments to the WZO. Amendments to
Zoning Ordinance: Article VIII, Other Regulations and Section 5.01, Table of Use Regulations Text
Amendment. Retail Adult Use Marijuana and Medical Marijuana – to consider a recommendation to the
Watertown Town Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance by striking Section 5.19, TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS, in effect until December 31, 2018, and
ZONING AMENDMENT: Article VIII, Other Regulations and Section 5.01 Table
of Use Regulations
DATE OF FIRST READING: September 11, 2018
DATE OF PLANNING BOARD HEARING: October 10, 2018
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Approve (5-0)
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amend Section 8.04 for regulations regarding the siting of both Retail Adult Use Marijuana and Medical
Marijuana Treatment Centers and related uses for patients with a debilitating medical condition as
defined by 935 CMR 500.000 and 105 CMR 725.000. The amendment would allow for the Retail Adult Use
of Marijuana as a Special Permit under Section 5.01 consistent with Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
already established in the zoning ordinance.”
Town Council:
Notice is hereby given that the City known as the Town of Watertown will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING
before the Town Council on proposed AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE. The Hearing will be
held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at a meeting starting at 7:15 PM in the Town Council Chamber,
Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
1. Retail Marijuana: Replace Adult Use Marijuana Moratorium with regulations for Adult Use Marijuana
Establishments and modify Medical Use to be consistent, and also consider regulations including within
which zoning districts such use is allowed, applicable buffers, and the number of establishments allowed.
(published 11/9/2018 and 11/16/2018 and posted 11/6/2018)
II. DESCRIPTION
A. Nature of the Request
On November 8, 2016, Massachusetts voters voted 53% in favor of a ballot initiative known as
“Question 4” authorizing the limited adult use of marijuana and the licensing of marijuana
establishments, among other things. The law permits municipalities to impose their own
requirements regarding Retail Adult Use Marijuana as long as they do not conflict or interfere
with the State’s regulations. The Zoning Ordinance must be amended to address reasonable
restrictions within the Town of Watertown on the retail sales of marijuana.
The Text Amendment proposes to amend the Zoning Ordinance to:
• Require a minimum distance of 500 feet between any Marijuana establishment.
• Require a 500 foot buffer from pre-existing public or private schools providing education
for kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Limit Retail Adult Use Marijuana establishments to the Town’s “CB”, “LB” Commercial
Zoning Districts, “I-1”, “I-2”, and “I-3” Industrial Zoning Districts, the “PSCD” – Pleasant
Street Corridor District, and the “RMUD” Regional Mixed Use Zoning District, subject to
the granting of a Special Permit by the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA).
• Amend the ordinance to modify the regulations of Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers for consistency regarding the regulations of both uses.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Planning Board heard testimony with a summary as follows:
Curtis Whitney suggested the Board (or the Town) should consider when an establishment
becomes a location (at time of Town permit, signs a Host Agreement, or opens its doors). He
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urged the Town to pay attention to the quality of the recreational use marijuana, because
several types are ingestibles.
Joslyn Taggert noted that there are addiction treatment centers in Watertown. She suggested a
500 foot exclusion buffer to these. Mr. Magoon said this was not in the State law or regulations,
but this was something Watertown could consider. He noted the Special Permit process was
also discretionary, and would allow the Board to take this into account at the time that an
application was made.
Anne Sevetta, French Street, asked how much would the population have to increase to have
more package stores? She also supported Ms. Taggert’s comments. Mr. Schreiber suggested it
would increase one for each 5,000 increase in population.
Ms. Buck noted location is part of the Special Permit process. Ms. Taggert suggested that the
location of addiction centers should be included in the Ordinance.
Mr. Curtis Whitney asked if the 500 foot buffer influenced the ability of a petitioner to seek a
letter of non-opposition from the Town? Mr. Magoon said the buffer was an exclusion zone. He
said a letter of non-opposition is not a permit, and does not create an “established” retail
marijuana store.
Councilor Palomba could potentially support a suggested buffer around addiction treatment
centers. He asked about the timing relative to the Ordinance change. Mr. Magoon said the
moratorium ends in December. He said this means that the Council must also take action prior
to the end of the moratorium. Mr. Schreiber also noted the first Special Permit criterion
addresses “appropriate use for the location”, which could deal with the concerns raised.
Mr. Curtis Whitney suggested in regard to the Boys and Girls Club that the “class” of use could
be a community center, or one that offers children’s’ programs.
III. ANALYSIS
The State established the Cannabis Control Commission to equitably and effectively implement
and administer the laws enabling access to medical and adult use marijuana. The State law (935
CMR 500.000) also permits local jurisdictions to further regulate marijuana establishments in its
community through mechanisms listed below.
1. Limit Number of Establishments: A municipality may pass an ordinance limiting the
number of marijuana retailers to 20% or more of the number of liquor licenses issued
pursuant to M.G.L. c.138 §15 (commonly known as “package stores” ). Watertown has
14 licenses issued which could allow a limitation of not less than 3 adult use marijuana
establishments).
This Amendment includes a 500-foot buffer between establishments to ensure there is
no clustering of uses within one area. The Planning Board and staff reviewed the zoning
in relation to the 500 foot spacing and also considered current land uses which limit
options for potential developments.
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Staff developed a zoning map showing the 500 foot buffers from schools as well as a
scale to show 500 foot increments to help visualize the potential within the districts
where the use is proposed to be allowed. The amendment also requires a discretionary
Special Permit, with the ability to review projects in context of surrounding uses, look at
site constraints, and consider the appropriateness of the use for specific sites.
2. Limit distance requirements: Marijuana establishments may not be located within 500
feet of a pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any
of grades 1 through 12; however, a local municipalities may adopt an ordinance or
bylaw to reduce that distance requirement.
The Ordinance has proposed to adopt the State limitation and buffer of 500-feet from
pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any of
grades 1 through 12 and additionally require the same 500-foot buffer from other retail
or medical marijuana establishments.
3. Prohibit/Ban: If the governing body of a municipality seeks to ban marijuana retailers
from operating in the municipality, limit the number of them to fewer than 20% of the
number of liquor licenses or limit the number of any type of marijuana establishment to
fewer than the number of RMDs registered to engage in the same type of activity in the
city or town, there are two different procedures, which depend on how the municipality
voted on the ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in 2016.
Since Watertown had a majority vote on the State initiative to allow Adult Use
Marijuana, a proposed ban would require the ban to be proposed as part of a regular or
special election to do so.
IV. PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION
Mr. Whitney asked which Town Board would be the permit-granting board relative to the
requirement for a Special Permit? Mr. Magoon said it would be the Zoning Board of Appeals
except in the PSCD or RMUD where it would be the Planning Board.
Ms. Buck sought clarification from staff in regard to public comments. Mr. Magoon said it would
be reasonable to consider the location “established” when it received its Special Permit. He said
there is a time limit to “activate” a permit. He said the Town was aware of the issues that might
arise if an individual or company aggregated permits, but did not act on them, thereby
preventing others from seeking permitting. He noted quality control is controlled at the State
level by the Cannabis Control Commission.
Mr. Cohen noted the 500 foot buffer applies to schools, but now does not apply to facilities in
which children commonly congregate. He questioned removing these restrictions. Mr. Magoon
said the State’s initial guidance with medical dispensaries included this buffer. He said it is
suggested that the buffer is overly broad, given actual practice. He said the concern is focused
specifically on school age children, which are generally in the schools as opposed to toddlers in
day-cares. Mr. Cohen asked if the approved medical dispensary was a not-for-profit? Mr.
Magoon said yes, it was but it is no longer required to be.
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Mr. Whitney asked about the number of liquor/package stores in Watertown, as this could
relate to the number of retail marijuana outlets? Mr. Magoon said it was fixed, unless the Town
received more licenses. He said the Town could receive more based on population increases, or
by a municipal petition.
Ms. Buck discussed Ms. Taggert’s comments relative to creating a buffer around addiction
treatment facilities locating there after a Marijuana Use is already approved. Mr. Magoon said
any uses that have the 500 foot buffer would be as of a particular date. So, if a retail marijuana
store is in permitting, and daycare wants to locate next door, they can do that, but they will
know there may be a retail marijuana store next to them.
Ms. Buck suggested adding the Watertown Boys & Girls Club to uses/locations with the 500 foot
buffer. Mr. Schreiber identified that this was a specific user, rather than a class of locations,
such as parks. Mr. Magoon said this would have to be carefully defined. He noted that the
Town would need to survey locations of addiction treatment facilities. He expressed a concern
about addiction treatment centers overly limiting the areas of Watertown left to host a
marijuana facility. He said the intention was understood, and could be addressed by staff for
the Council meeting.
Ms. Buck moved to recommend to the Town Council adoption of the proposed text amendment
with the additional request for staff to look at options for additional buffers for community
center and addiction treatment centers, if appropriate. Mr. Whitney seconded, and the motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
V. SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATION
Subsequent to the Planning Board Hearing, DCDP Staff researched the requested additional
concerns in regard to community centers (Boys and Girls Club) and the possibility of buffers
from addiction treatment centers.
Staff analyzed locations of community centers and found that a good option for regulating this
and also to clarify buffers in relation to school playgrounds and other public fields is to include a
500-foot buffer from public parks and playgrounds. Staff suggests that using the Open Space
and Recreation Plan for parks and playgrounds creates a consistent and predictable buffer which
will address the concerns raised. A map showing the previous buffers and the additional buffers
has been included in the packet for reference.
In addition, Staff reviewed Addiction Treatment Centers and the merits of calling them out
specifically within the Zoning Ordinance and requiring a buffer. The first step in the review was
identifying the number and general locations of treatment facilities. Health Department staff
identified two treatment facilities in Watertown. One is located at 124 Watertown Street and
the other is located at 440 Arsenal Street. The Watertown Street location is already within a
buffer zone of the adjacent park. The other site is not within a buffer. However, staff also found
that there is a debate within the addiction community in regard to marijuana with some
identifying it as a gateway and others identifying it as a treatment option. Based on this, Staff
suggests that treatment centers should not be treated separately and should be considered on a
case-by-case basis using the Special Permit criteria.
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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 Rights of Way
8.03 Yard Sales
8.04 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Retail Adult Use Marijuana Establishments
SECTION 8.04 MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTERS and RETAIL ADULT USE
MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS
A. No person shall operate or allow the operation of, a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center or a
Retail Adult Use Marijuana Establishment, without full compliance with all of the applicable
provisions and conditions of 105 CMR 725.100 and 935 CMR 500 Massachusetts General Law,
respectively, including definitions, siting, signage, 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 requirements set forth in Subsection 8.04.A. above, no person shall operate
or allow the operation of, a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center or a Retail Adult Use Marijuana
Establishment until such time as a Special Permit has been duly applied for and granted by the
Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA), which Special Permit confirms full conformance of a
proposed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center with Massachusetts General Law and all of
the applicable locational siting requirements of this title Article. The application for such Special
Permit shall be filed pursuant to the requirements and processes set forth in Article IX of this
ordinance.
C. Definitions: As used throughout this Ordinance the following words shall be defined as
indicated.
Marijuana: shall be as defined under Chapters 94C, 94G and 94I of the Massachusetts General
Laws, 105 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 725.004, and 935 Code of Massachusetts
Regulations 500.002 and 935 CMR 501.003.
Medical Marijuana: Marijuana that is designated and restricted for use by, and for the benefit of,
qualifying patients in the treatment of debilitating medical conditions.
Marijuana Establishment: this term shall include licensed marijuana establishments as defined
in M.G.L. c. 94G, sec, 1, and other applicable law, which include a marijuana cultivator, craft
marijuana cooperative, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer (store-front or delivery
only), marijuana social consumption establishment (primary or mixed use), marijuana transporter
(third party or existing licensee), marijuana micro-business, or any other type of licensed
marijuana related business. Except that a marijuana testing laboratory shall be defined as a use
permitted as Laboratories engaged in research, experimental and testing activities, including but
not limited to the fields of biology, chemistry, electronics, engineering, geology, medicine, and
physics, as listed in Table 5.01.
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Medical Marijuana Treatment Center or Registered Marijuana Dispensary: shall mean an
entity as defined by Massachusetts law only, registered with and licensed by the Department of
Public Health, the Cannabis Control Commission, or any other successor agency 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, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials
to qualifying patients or their personal care-givers.
SECTION 5.01 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
As a Principal Use S-6 S-10 CR SC T R.75 R1.2 NB LB CB I-1 I-2 I-3 PSCD OSC RMUD
5. Light Industry, Wholesale, Laboratory
e.
Laboratories engaged in
research, experimental
and testing activities,
including but not limited
to the fields of biology,
chemistry, electronics,
engineering, geology,
medicine, marijuana
testing laboratories and
physics.
k. Medical Marijuana
Treatment Center (16) N N N N N N N N N SP N SP SP SP SP N SP N SP
l.
Retail Adult Use
Marijuana Establishment
(16)
N N N N N N N N SP SP SP SP SP SP N SP
ADD A NEW NOTE TO SECTION 5.03, NOTES TO THE TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS as
follows:
SECTION 5.03 NOTES TO TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
(16) Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Retail Adult Use Marijuana
Establishments (Section 8.04) are prohibited from siting such Centers and/or
Establishments within a radius of five hundred feet (500 ft.) both between other like
marijuana establishments/treatment centers and/or around pre-existing public or private
schools providing education in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12, consistent with
State Law. Further, there shall be a 500 foot buffer from public parks, playgrounds, and
the Charles River Reservation, all as identified within the Watertown Open Space Plan. The
distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of
the proposed use to the nearest point of the property line of the pre-existing establishment
or park.
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Perkins School for the B lin d
Moxley Field
O' Connell Park
Lowell Elementary
Jewish Community Day School
Hosmer Elem entary
Cunniff Elementary
Watertow n High S choolWatertown Middle School
Low ell Playground
Atrium School
Beacon High School
School Admin/Senior C enter
St Stephens A rmenian Elementary
Filippello P ark
Arsenal ParkRiverfront Park
Whitney Hill
Former GS A Site
Victory Field
Victory Field
Little Greenough Park
Casey Field
Squibnocket Park
Cannalonga Memorial Park
Howe Park
Bemis P ark
City of Newton
Sullivan Park
Proposed Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Zoning Map
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Proposed Zoning and 500' Buffers
500 Foot Park Buffer
Parks and Playgrounds
Public and Private School Properties
500 Foot School Buffer
Zoning Districts - Marijuana Use
CENTRAL BUSINESS
LIMITED BUSINESS
INDUSTRIAL - 1
INDUSTRIAL - 2
INDUSTRIAL - 3
RMUD
PSCD-1
PSCD-2
PSCD-3