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Location: 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm
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AGENDA
6:30 pm Planning Discussion
1) Discussion of outstanding performance bonds
2) Approval of minutes from 1-29-14 meeting
3) Discuss status of height by-laws and zoning map changes
7:30 pm Public Hearing
Proposed Annual Town Meeting Articles: The Public Hearing will be held for consideration of Zoning By-
' law amendments to be submitted as 4 Articles on the Town of Brewster's Town Meeting Warrant. The
proposed Zoning By-law amendments are as follows:
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/Signs
ARTICLp NO. ##: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster Town Code, Zoning,
Article VI, Signs, by deleting the entire existing text and replacing it with new text.
Summary
This article is a complete reworking of the regulations governing signs in Brewster. Signs are regulated by
t use, not by the zoning district where the use is located. Also, we have attempted to make the by-law clearer,
easier to understand, easier to follow, and more business friendly. It is important to note that businesses
located within the Old King's Highway Historic District are still subject to review and approval for all proposed
signage.
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/Medical Marijuana Dispensary
ARTICLE NO. ##: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster Town Code, Article
IX (Special Regulations), by adding a new section 179-38.1 entitled "Medical Marijuana Dispensaries"
Summary
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has recently approved the use of Marijuana for medical purposes. As a
town, Brewster has the option of. adding language to the Zoning By-law to address the location and permitting
of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. This art icle relies on the State's Department of Public Health regulations
concerning the development, location and operation of dispensaries. For example, dispensaries cannot be
located within 500 feet of schools, churches or other areas where children normally congregate, there are also
very specific regulations about how buildings housing dispensaries are designed and how they operate. The
full text of the state regulations can be found at 105 CMR 725.000 (Implementation of an Act for the
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Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana).
ARTICLE NO. #: Floodplain Regulations
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 Zoning, Article II Establishment of Districts, Section 179-7.
Summary
Following a recent update of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the Town is required to update its Floodplain
District by-law to reflect changes in terminology and updates in map information. These changes do not
impact the scope or intent of the by-laws. The changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps go into effect on
July 16, 2014. To see if the status of your property has changed, copies of the revised flood maps are
available at the Selectmen's Office, and on the Cape Cod Commission website.
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/Museum Definition
ARTICLE NO. ##: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster Town Code, Article I,
§179-2 B, by deleting the existing definition of"Museum" and replacing it as follows:
MUSEUM —An institution, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates or
exhibits objects of lasting interest or value for the purposes of education, study or enjoyment.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
Summary
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History approached the Planning Board about updating the existing
definition of Museum to a definition that more closely mirror the educational mission of museums. The
Planning,Board felt that the revised definition was appropriate and agreed to put forward this article.
Copies of the proposed amendments are available at the Planning Office in Town Hall or on the Town
of Brewster Web site, www.town.brewster.ma.us
Comments may be sent to brewplan @town.brewster.ma.us
Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate
Name (print):_ Kelly Moore
Date Posted/Revised: 2-4-14
`Any documents related to agenda items are available for review in the
Planning Office or the Town Clerks Office. Text & maps of by-law
amendments are also available on the town web site.
Date & Time Received
Town Clerk's Office
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