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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-11-15 Special Town Mtg Report Report of the FALL YEARLY TOWN MEETING November 15 , 1993 In accordance with the Warrant , the Fall Yearly Town Meeting was held in the Brewster Elementary School Cafetorium , Monday , November 15 , 1993 . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p . m . by the Moderator , Stephen L . Doyle . The Tellers were : June Gallant , Ruth Hanlon , Althea Alling , Eleanor Nielsen , William Nielsen , and Carolyn Smith , The Checkers were Helen Allen , Mildred Unger , Sherry Ryder , Sharon Morgan , Lois Curcio , Catherine Flaherty , Elizabeth Hardy , Robert Hardy , Eileen Karwoski , Patricia Kelsey , John Unger , and Liana Rasmussen . A quorum was present . The Town Clerk , Joan K . Cole read the Fall Yearly Town Meeting Warrant and the return of the Warrant . There being no objection the Moderator dispensed with the reading of all the articles . ARTICLE 1 . HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY ARTICLE 1 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract or contracts to hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and to transfer from available funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 15 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars and to authorize the Board of Health to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend said funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Health ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 1 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 15 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 2 . WATER BETTERMENT / T WAY ARTICLE 2 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift , by purchase , or by eminent domain all water easement rights needed to install a water main consisting of approximately One thousand four hundred ( 1 , 400 ' ) feet of eight ( 8 " ) inch pipe from Pond View Drive to the full length of Lee ' s Way in the Town of Brewster ; to authorize the Board of Water Commissioners to extend this water main in this fashion after the Water Commissioners have determined that the requirements of the Brewster Water Betterment Assessment Program have been satisfied ; to transfer from available funds a sum of money to defray the initial costs of this project ; to transfer from available funds , and / or to obtain by borrowing the sum of $ 30 , 000 . 00 to pay for the costs of engineering , construction and related expenses in connection therewith ; to authorize the Town Treasurer , with the approval of the Board of Selectmen , to borrow a sum of money under and pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 44 , Section 8 and any other enabling authority and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor in order to finance the total cost of acquisition , engineering , construction , reconstruction , and any related and incidental expenses ; to transfer from available funds a sum of money for the purpose of paying interest on the notes issued in anticipation thereof ; and to transfer from available funds a sum of money raised through the betterment assessment of abutting landowners the Town ' s costs and expenses for this project , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Water Commission ) 1 MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 2 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from the Water Betterment Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account the sum of $ 30 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 3 . ROAD BETTERMENT / PURITAN DRIVE ARTICLE 3 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lay out and make public the private way known as Puritan Drive in accordance with Article 50 ( Betterment Assessments ) of the Mac 1974 Annual Town Meeting ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift , by purchase , or by eminent domain all lard , easements , and rights needed to lay out this way as a town way ; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed with the reconstruction of this way after it has been determined that the provisions of Article 50 have been satisfied ; to transfer from available funds , and / or to obtain by borrowing the sum of Twenty- Two Thousand Three Hundred Five and 00 / 100 ( $ 22 , 305 . 00 ) Dollars to pay for the costs of acquisition , engineering , construction , reconstruction , and related expenses in connection therewith ; to authorize the Town Treasurer , with the approval of the Board of Selectmen , to borrow a sum of money , under and pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 44 , Section 7 and any other enabling authority and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor ; and , initially , to transfer from available funds a sum of money , to be recovered through the betterment assessments against the abutters , to pay the first year ' s principal and interest expenses for this project , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Citizen ' s Petition ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 3 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from the Road Betterments Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account the sum of $ 22 , 305 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 4 . QUORUM BYLAW ARTICLE 4 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Brewster , Chapter 48 , Article III , Section 48 - 5 by repealing the present Section , which reads as follows : A Town meeting shall require the presence of at least five percent ( 5 % ) of the registered voters of the Town of Brewster , as of the previous December 31 , for a quorum , and by substituting therefor the following as a new Section 48 - 5 : If otherwise properly convened , an Annual or Special Town Meeting may be conducted without any particular minimum number of registered voters in attendance , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 4 as printed in the warrant . MOTION : I move that the Town will vote to amend the Code of the Town of Brewster , Chapter 48 , Article III , Section 48 - 5 , that it shall read : 9 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 A Town Meeting , regular or special sessions , shall require the presence of at least 3 per cent of the registered voters of the Town of Brewster , as of the previous December 31 , for a quorum . ACTION : DEFEATED ACTION ON MAIN MOTION : DEFEATED ARTICLE 5 . INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ARTICLE 5 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an amended intermunicipal agreement ( available for inspection at the Town Clerk ' s Office ) which concerns the operation of the Orleans , Eastham and Brewster Ground Water Protection District , facilities , and arrangements and which , if approved , will become effective on July 1 , 1994 , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of Article 5 . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 6 . ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BYLAW ARTICLE 6 . To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to enact special legislation in essentially the following form : Septic Betterment Proeram The Town of Brewster shall have the authority to provide financial assistance to its property owners through a program promoting compliance with the Town ' s requirements to repair and / or upgrade private septic systems . When an existing septic disposal system constitutes a present or potential threat to human health , safety , welfare or the environment , the Town is authorized to use public monies to assist property owners to fund improvements or upgrades of their existing system . The Town is authorized to borrow and incur debt for the purposes of cleanup , abatement , repair , and / or septic system upgrade pursuant to this section . This agreement shall be recorded as a betterment pursuant to section two of chapter eighty of the General Laws , and the amount assessed shall be a lien on the property pursuant to section five of said chapter eighty and may be apportioned and reapportioned pursuant to section thirteen of said chapter eighty ; provided , however , that such assessment shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Board of Health by agreement with the property owner , but , in no event , shall such interest be less than the rate of interest chargeable to the Town for the financing of such cleanup , abatement , repair , and / or upgrade . Any such borrowing shall not be included for the purpose of computation of the levy or borrowing limits otherwise imposed upon the Town by the Massachusetts General Laws . The Board of Health is hereby authorized to establish regulations governing the operation of this program after an advertised public hearing . Said Board of Health shall establish guidelines on eligibility and evaluate all applications with reference to said guidelines . The applicant ( who must be the property owner or owners ) for funding must submit a signed petition and a deed or a certificate of title to the Board of Health by October 15th of each year . The petition shall include the septic system plans and specifications , 3 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 designed by a licensed Civil or Sanitary Engineer or a Registered Sanitarian . Said plans shall meet the minimum requirements for subsurface disposal of household wastewater as established by the State Environmental Code ( 310 CMR 15 . 00 ) , commonly known as Title 5 , or where stricter , the regulations adopted by the Brewster Board of Health . In addition , the application shall include a Disposal Works Construction Permit , issued by the Brewster Board of Health . An agreement between an owner and the Board of Health pursuant to this section shall not be considered a breach of a limitation or _ prohibition contained in a note , mortgage or contract on the transfer of an interest in property . The Board of Health shall obtain construction estimates according to the scope of work outlined in the plans and specifications submitted by the petitioner . The Board of Health shall hold a public hearing on the application after due notice to the petitioner . The Board of Health shall provide an estimate of all costs to be levied against said petitioner , including engineering , legal , construction , administrative , interest plus 2 % and other related expenses . Upon receipt of the approval of the estimated costs by the property owner , the Board of Health will seek funding by an Annual Town Meeting . Upon funding approval , the Board of Health shall obtain bids in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 30B of the Massachusetts General Laws . Within six ( 6 ) months after the construction has been completed , the total costs for installation and maintenance shall be assigned to the petitioner , and the time for payment , not to exceed fifteen ( 15 ) years , shall be specified . Monies repaid to the Town for Septic Betterments shall be deposited into a separate receipts reserved account . The total cost of the project shall not exceed the estimate , and the Town shall not be responsible for any additional costs related to upkeep or maintenance ; if , through any eventuality , the cost of the project should exceed the estimate , the excess shall be the responsibility of the property owner . Upon the approval of the betterment application and following notice thereof , the property owner may , within thirty ( 30 ) days , pay the total cost of the project . Should the property owner not elect such a payment , the Tax Collector shall bill the property owner for ten ( 10 % ) per cent of the total cost . With the next real estate tax bill , the Tax Collector shall bill the property owner the apportioned amount of the balance of the total cost , and this balance may be apportioned over a period not exceeding fifteen ( 15 ) years . At any time during the remainder of the payment period , the property owner may elect to pay in full the balance still remaining . The Town shall have a lien to secure payment in the same manner as it acquires a lien for a betterment assessment under Chapter 80 . or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Septic Upgrade Betterment Reserved for Appropriation Account Committee ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 6 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 7 . HUMAN SERVICES ARTICLE ARTICLE 7 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds these sums of money , for the following organizations : 1 . Cape Cod Child Development Program , Inc . $ 4 , 500 . 00 2 . Nauset , Inc . 51581 . 00 3 . Cape Cod Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence , Inc . 31500 . 00 4 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 4 . Lower Cape Human Services Committee , Inc . 9 , 809 . 00 5 . Cape Cod Human Services , Inc . 57359 . 00 6 . Access House , Inc . 655 . 00 7 . Legal Services of Cape Cod 35000 . 00 8 . Sight Loss Services , Inc . 800 . 00 9 . Independence House , Inc . 15798 . 00 10 . Cape and Islands Self - Reliance Corporation 1 , 500 . 00 - 11 . Lower Cape Outreach Council ( New Request ) 27500 . 00 12 . Consumer Assistance Council ( New Request ) 1 . 000 . 00 Total $409002 . 00 for a total of Forty Thousand Two and 00 / 100 ( $ 40 , 002 . 00 ) Dollars and to authorize the Board of Selectmen , Board of Health , and the School Committee , as appropriate , to enter into contracts with these organizations in order to provide those desired social services for residents of Brewster , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Citizen ' s Petition Board of Health ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 7 as printed in the warrant and to transfer the sum of $ 40 , 002 . 00 from Free Cash for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 8 . LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / OUTFALL PIPE ARTICLE 8 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 10 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars for the purpose of contributing to a legal defense fund for the benefit of all Towns in Barnstable County regarding the construction and operation of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Outfall Tunnel , said funds to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen within the limits fixed by law and for only those purposes permitted by law , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Citizen ' s Petition ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 8 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 10 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : DEFEATED ARTICLE 9 . PUBLICATION / BREWSTER MAP & GUIDE ARTICLE 9 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Seven Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 7 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to assist with the annual publication of the Brewster Book and Map Guide , which advertise the Town ' s attractions , amenities and services ; and to pay for the expenses of the operation of the Tourism Information Booth by the Brewster Board of Trade , Inc . , and Brewster Chamber of Commerce , Inc . , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Citizen ' s Petition ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 9 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 7 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend Article 9 to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 3 , 600 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION ON AMENDED MOTION : DEFEATED YES 251 NO 266 ACTION ON MAIN MOTION : ADOPTED 5 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 ARTICLE 10 . HOME SERVICE PROVIDER PROGRAM ARTICLE 10 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred and 00 / 100 ( $ 4 , 400 . 00 ) Dollars in order to continue the Home Service Provider Program that is currently administered by the Council on Aging and reimbursed by Elder Service Title IIIB program on a regular basis , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Council On Aging ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 4 , 400 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 11 . ADVERTISING EXPENSE ARTICLE 11 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to fund advertising and related expenses relative to a project , being developed jointly by the Board of Trade , Chamber of Commerce and the Brewster Golf Commission to increase local tourism by promoting Brewster destination room and golf off season vacation packages , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Citizen ' s Petition ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of Article 11 . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 12 . UNPAID BILLS ARTICLE 12 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of Five Hundred Sixty - Nine and 00 / 100 ( $ 569 . 00 ) Dollars to pay unpaid bills from a pervious fiscal year : 1 . Crocker Nurseries $ 103 . 00 2 . Lower Cape Typewriter 14 . 00 3 . O . B . Maxwell Company , Inc . 86 . 00 4 . CVS # 1859 Third Party Dept . 104 . 00 5 . Robert Lopes 262 . 00 Total $ 569 . 00 or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 12 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 569 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 13 . BUDGETARY TRANSFERS ARTICLE 13 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds and / or appropriate from surplus funds in some departments an amount of money to be used in conjunction with funds appropriated under current fiscal year budgets to be used during the current fiscal year to pay shortfalls that would otherwise exist in the Fiscal Year 1994 Budget of other departments , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) 6 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 MOTION : I move that the town vote to approve Article 13 and to transfer various funds to finance Fiscal Year 1994 shortfalls , as follows : a . Transfer the sum of $ 2 , 345 . 00 from Line Item 42 of Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Solid Waste Disposal Expense ) to Line Item 38 of Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Wiring Inspector Wages ) . b . Transfer the sum of $ 7 , 500 . 00 from Line Item 42 of Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Solid Waste Disposal Expense ) to Line Item 32 of Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Fire / Rescue Department Wages ) c . Transfer the sum of $ 9 , 630 . 00 from Line Item 42 0 £ Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Solid Waste Disposal Expense ) to Line Item 51 of Article 3 of the 1993 Annual Town Meeting ( Golf Department Expenses ) . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 14 . TOWN GOVERNMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ARTICLE 14 . To see if the Town will vote to create a Town Government Review Committee , consisting of seven ( 7 ) members , to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen , to undertake a study of the town government organization and structure , said committee members will be appointed for successive one - year terms until the work of the committee is completed , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 14 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 15 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 15 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw as follows : RENUMBER Chapter 179 , Article XII entitled " Amendment and Validity " , Sections 179 - 60 and 179 - 61 as Chapter 179 , Article XIII , entitled " Amendment and Validity " , Sections 179 - 67 and 179 - 68 . ADD new section as Chapter 179 , Article XII , entitled , " Corridor Overlay Protection District " as follows : ARTICLE XII Corridor Overlay Protection District 179 - 60 Findings . The Town of Brewster finds that : A . Brewster ' s numerous road corridors contain valuable historic , environmental , cultural and scenic resources , and serve as major transportation routes throughout the Town . B . The 1992 Route 6A Corridor Study was conducted to identify potential threats from future development upon the Town ' s resources , and to assess the future ability of the Town ' s road network to serve as a safe and efficient transporta- tion system . Study results indicate that a considerable amount of development is still possible in Brewster which , if realized , would result in unacceptably low levels of 7 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 service along Route 6A as well as several other road corridors , resulting in increased congestion and safety hazards . C . Poorly designed development which is not compatible with the character of the corridors threatens their valuable historic , cultural and scenic resources . D . If the Town ' s numerous road corridors , including Route 6A , are to continue to serve as viable transportation routes , as well as historic and cultural assets to the Town of Brewster , comprehensive performance and design standards for development are necessary . 179 - 61 Purpose : The purpose of this bylaw is to protect public health , safety and welfare through the preservation of the Town ' s transportation corridors , and protection of its historic and cultural assets , for the residents and visitors of the Town of Brewster . The designation of the Corridor Overlay Protection District and careful regulation of development activities within the district can reduce the potential number of vehicular trips along the Town ' s road systems , thereby reducing congestion and improving safety . The adoption of standards for transportation , access , parking , landscaping and appearance are necessary to ensure that future development will not degrade the existing character of the Town ' s roadways , and will maintain or enhance the ability of the corridors to serve as cultural assets for the residents and visitors of the Town of Brewster . 179 - 62 Corridor Overlay Protection District Applicability The Corridor Overlay Protection District , as herein described , shall be considered to be superimposed over any other district established in this bylaw and shall include all land identified on the Town of Brewster Zonine Districts Map . Land in the District may be used for any purpose otherwise permitted in the underlaying district , subject to the restrictions described in Article % II . 179 - 63 Use Regulations A . Permitted Uses . Within the Corridor Overlay Protection District , the following uses / activities are permitted with - out need for obtaining a Special Permit under this section : One - family dwellings ; one - family dwelling unit for the protection of property allowed in the CH and VB District ; buildings and structures accessory to residential use ; and two - family dwellings . B Special Permit Uses . ( 1 ) Unless exempted by Section 179 - 63 ( A ) , above , the following uses / buildings shall be allowed only if granted a special permit in accordance with this Section ( 179 - 63 ) and Section 179 - 51 . ( a ) increase in lot area coverage by more than 500 square feet through the addition of a new principal _ building , a new accessory building , or a building addition if this results in an increase of lot coverage by 10 % or more . ( 2 ) The Special Permit Granting Authority ( SPGA ) shall be the Planning Board . ( 3 ) Such special permit may be granted if the SPGA determines that the intent , purposes and standards of Article % II , and Section 179 - 51 Special Permits , are met . 8 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 ( 4 ) with the exception of special permits authorized by Section 179 - 28 ( Change of nonconforming uses ) of the Zoning Bylaw , any use requiring a special permit under a separate section of this bylaw shall be able to obtain a single special permit , provided the proposed use meets the conditions for special permit approval specified under all applicable sections of this bylaw . Should a use or activity require more than one special permit as a result of this Section , the Planning Board shall be the SPGR for all required special permits . ( 5 ) Uses requiring a special permit under this Section may also be required to apply to the Development Plan Review Committee as set forth in Chapter 83 ( Article 11 1990 STM ) - Development Plan Review Bylaw . The permit and procedural review afforded by the Development Plan Review process is believed to greatly benefit both the applicant and relevant Town boards , committees and departments . As a result , applicants are urged to apply to , and meet with , the Development Plan Review Committee prior to making application to the SPGR . For projects generally recognized as large or complicated , and when requested by an applicant , the SPGA and the Development Plan Review Committee may conduct a joint hearing on an application pending before the SPGA and the Committee . C . Village Business District : Levels and Standards of Development Development within the Village Business District impacts the Route 6A corridor and the Town in varying degrees ( e . g . traffic , visual quality , removal of natural vegetation , etc . ) . In recognition of the fact that different types and sizes of development may need to be reviewed according to different standards , this bylaw establishes thresholds , approval criteria and flexibility for Major Developments within the Village Business District . ( 1 ) Major Village Business District Development A Major Village District Development is hereby defined as any use that will : ( a ) result in the construction of a new or the expansion of an existing principal or accessory building , such that the total interior floor area of all the buildings ( principal and accessory ) equals or exceeds 6 , 000 square feet ; and / or ( b ) occur on a lot containing 40 , 000 or more square feet . Any use that does not meet the criteria of ( a ) or ( b ) above shall be considered a minor Village Business District Development . The following sections ( Section 179 - 63 Co 2 and 3 ) shall apply only to Major Village Business District Developments . ( 2 ) Major Village Business District Development : FAR Bonus Major Village Business District Developments may be entitled to an increase in the floor area ratio permitted under Section 179 - 16 , Table 3 of the Zoning Bylaw under certain circumstances provided specific conditions can be met . The SPGA shall have sole authority in determining whether the floor area ratio bonus is appropriate and shall base their determination on the criteria of G . L . 40A , Section 9 , Section 179 - 51 of the Zoning Bylaw and the standards established within this Article ( Article XII ) . 9 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 ( a ) FAR Bonus Limitation The SPGA may grant a bonus of floor area ratio to any Major Village Business District Development up to three percent ( 3 % ) beyond that established by Section 179 - 16 , Table 3 . For example , a permitted floor area ratio of 0 . 15 as established by Table 3 could be increased to a maximum of 0 . 18 by the SPGR . ( b ) Decision Criteria In addition to the decision criteria for special permits established by the Zoning Act and the Town of Brewster , the SPGA shall take into consideration whether the increase in floor area ratio , when combined with any or all of the criteria noted below , will result in a development that is at least as beneficial to the Town as the development without an increase in floor area ratio . ( 1 ) Degree to which the development will be buffered from the roadway with new landscaping or the pre - servation/ enhancement of existing natural vegetation ; ( 2 ) Degree to which the development is harmonious with abutting properties , structures and natural resources ; ( 3 ) Degree to which the development will rely on non transient vehicle trips ( e . g . parked automobiles remaining stationary for over three hours per day ) ; ( 4 ) Degree to which the development exceeds the minimum standards established by this Article ( XII ) ; ( 5 ) Degree to which the SPGA is satisfied that an increase of floor area ratio is beneficial to the Town of Brewster ; ( 6 ) Degree to which the development will share access and egress points with abutting properties and the permanency of the agreement authorizing the sharing of access and egress points ; ( 7 ) Degree to which parking and loading facilities will be screened from the roadway ( s ) ( e . g . parking and loading facilities will be limited to rear and side yards ) ; ( 8 ) Degree to which other relevant and related factors are met . ( 3 ) Major Village Business District Development : Reduction in Required Parking Spaces Major Village Business District Developments may be entitled to a reduction in the off - street parking requirements of Section 179 - 22 , Table 4 of the Zoning Bylaw under certain circumstances provided specific conditions can be met . The _ SPGR shall have sole authority in determining whether the reduction is appropriate and shall base their determination on criteria of G . L . 40A , Section 91 Section 179 - 51 of the Zoning Bylaw and the standards established within this Article ( Article XII ) . ( a ) Off - street Parking Reduction Limitation The SPGA may allow a reduction in off - street parking requirements for any Major Village Business District Development of up to twenty percent ( 20 % ) below that 10 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 established by Section 179 - 22 , Table 4 ( For example , a development required to provide 40 off - street parking spaces as established by Table 4 could be allowed by the SPGA to decrease the total number of parking spaces to a minimum of 32 ) . ( b ) Decision Criteria In addition to the decision criteria for special permits established by the Zoning Act and the Town of Brewster , the SPGA shall take into consideration whether the reduction in parking spaces , when combined with any or all of the criteria noted below , will result in a development that is at least as beneficial to the Town as the development without a decrease in the number of parking spaces . ( 1 ) Degree to which the development will result in shared use of parking spaces by activities having different peak demand times ; ( 2 ) Degree to which the development has a binding and permanent agreement with abutting or nearby ( e . g . within 300 feet ) property owners to share underutilized parking spaces already in existence ; ( 3 ) Degree to which the development exceeds the minimum standards established by this Article ( XII ) ; ( 4 ) Degree to which the SPGA is satisfied that a decrease of parking is beneficial to the Town of Brewster ; ( 5 ) Degree to which other relevant and related factors are met . 179 - 64 Transportation , Access , Parking , Landscaping and Appearance Standards All uses requiring a special permit under this section shall meet the following standards as a condition for approval . The purpose of these standards is to improve roadway safety and internal site circulation , aesthetics and retention of historic character . A . Transportation Standards ( 1 ) Proposed uses shall not degrade the existing levels of service of surrounding roads and intersections , including Route 6A , below level of service C , as defined by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials standards , based on summer peak hour traffic volumes . where existing levels of service are below these specified levels , the proponent shall maintain or improve performance indicators for level of service . ( 2 ) Sight distance at any driveway serving at least 20 trips per day shall meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials standards as well as those set forth in Brewster ' s Sight Line Bylaw ( Chapter 157 , Article 6 of the Town Code ) . These standards shall be based on observed travel speeds . B . Access Standards ( 1 ) The number of curb cuts on Route 6A , Route 124 , Route 137 , Underpass Road and Tubman Road shall be minimized . To the extent feasible , access to businesses shall be provided through one of the following means : 11 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 ( a ) Access through a common driveway serving adjacent lots or premises ; ( b ) Access through an existing side or rear street ; or ( c ) Access through a cul - de - sac or loop road shared by adjacent lots or premises . ( 2 ) The special permit granting authority may relax setback requirements to accommodate joint driveways in cases where it is deemed advantageous to the town . ( 3 ) Existing businesses are encouraged to consolidate existing access points , especially in cases where separate parcels are assembled under one purpose , plan , entity or usage . ( 4 ) Businesses shall be permitted one access driveway by right . Two driveways shall only be permitted when deemed necessary by the SPGA and shall be clearly marked " entrance " and " exit " . ( 5 ) Driveways shall be designed to provide exiting motorists with safe sight distance . ( 6 ) Internal circulation shall be provided among adjoining premises to encourage internal property to property pedestrian , bicycle and vehicular movements . ( 9 ) An occupancy permit shall not be issued for proposed developments requiring access on a state highway until a permanent state curb cut permit is issued and all necessary site improvements are completed . A bond or similar guarantee may be posted with the Town in instances where it is impractical to complete all necessary site improvements due to weather or seasonal constraints . The Building and Zoning Commissioner is authorized to determine the appropriate value of the bond or guarantee . ( 8 ) All access drives shall be separated by a least 120 feet in the CH district and VB district , as measured between the centerline of each access drive at the street line . This standard may only be modified in cases where the SPGA believes it is in the best interest of the Town to do so . C . Parking Design Standards The Town of Brewster recognizes that reliance on rigid parking and loading lot standards precludes the development of parking lots that are sensitive to the Town ' s historic and rural character . Yet it also recognizes that some standards for parking and loading lot design are required provided they can be administered with flexibility given the individual requirements of development proposals and the parcels on which they are proposed . To that end , the SPGA is hereby authorized to relax any and all of the numerical standards established by Section 199 - 23 ( Parking and loading lot standards ) provided the SPGA believes that such relaxation will not conflict with the minimum _ standards established by this bylaw or the purpose of this bylaw and will result in a development that is at least as beneficial to the Town of Brewster as the development with- out a relaxation of the numerical standards . The following guidelines are set forth to assist the applicant and SPGA design parking and loading lots in keeping with the need for flexibility . ( 1 ) Loading and unloading areas shall be provided of a sufficient size to accommodate the numbers and types of vehicles likely to use the premises , given the nature of 12 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 the development proposed . Loading and unloading areas shall be located and designed to allow vehicles to safely maneuver to and from a public right - of - way and to prevent obstruction or interference with a public right - of -way , parking space or parking aisle . ( 2 ) Loading areas shall be provided to the rear of the lot , wherever possible . ( 3 ) Parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of the structure * No parking is permitted in the required front yard setback for the structure . ( 4 ) To the extent possible , parking areas shall be shared with adjacent businesses and should be situated to the side and rear of the lot ( frontage on Route 6A shall be considered the " front " of the lot ) . ( 5 ) In cases where shared parking is provided , the SPGA may permit a reduction in necessary spaces since complimentary uses may require less total parking area than each use individually . ( 6 ) Bicycle users shall be accommodated by providing on- site bicycle parking storage and bicycle and walking paths . ( 7 ) Drainage facilities shall be designed and constructed for parking areas in such a way as to contain and treat stormwater runoff on the premises , as well as comply with design standards referred to in Section 179 - 57 of the Zoning Bylaw . D . Landscaping , Design and Appearance Standards ( 1 ) Where feasible and without interfering with vehicular or pedestrian safety , a landscaped buffer strip shall be provided adjacent to any public road to visually separate parking and other uses from the road . The buffer strip shall be approximately 15 feet in depth and planted with a combination of grass , medium height shrubs ( approximately 2 - 8 feet tall , evergreen varieties preferred ) and shade trees ( planted at least every 40 - 60 feet along the road frontage ) . Trees and shrubs shall be set back at street and driveway entrances , exits or intersections to allow adequate sight distance and ensure vehicular and pedestrian safety while entering or exiting the site . Applicants are encouraged to review Brewster ' s Site Line Bylaw ( Chapter 157 , Article 6 of the Town Code ) prior to designing parking lot landscaping plans . ( 2 ) A landscaped buffer strip of approximately 10 feet depth shall be provided adjacent to adjoining uses , excluding areas providing shared access and parking . The buffer strip shall be planted with a combination of grass , medium height shrubs ( evergreen varieties preferred ) and shade trees . ( 3 ) Large parking areas shall be interrupted with landscaped islands such that no parking surface exceeds 60 feet in width , including the area ( s ) used for parking aisles / stalls . A minimum of one shade tree shall be provided per 5 parking spaces to be placed in a protective pervious plot of a least 60 square feet in area . ( 4 ) Exposed storage areas , machinery , service areas , truck loading areas , utility buildings and structures and other unsightly uses shall be screened from view from neighboring properties and streets using plantings , a 13 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 wall or tight fence complimented with plantings , or through some other means deemed acceptable to the permit granting authority . ( 5 ) All landscaped areas shall be maintained . Shrubs and trees which die shall be replaced within one growing season . ( 6 ) Building and architectural design shall be compatible with the character and scale of the adjacent roadway and surrounding neighborhood . ( 7 ) Structures shall be sited so as to allow separations between buildings , particularly to encourage open space in the site and reduce massiveness in the project . ( 8 ) The use of bituminous paving shall be minimized . ( 9 ) Old , well established trees shall be protected by siting buildings and parking around or within the existing landscape . ( 10 ) Building design shall adhere to the guidelines of the Brewster Historic District Committee . Of significant concern to the Committee are the issues of mass and size , impact of projects on sites and settings , harmony of design and detail within the project and setting , and compatibility of projects , while encouraging variety and diversity . 179 - 65 Trip Reduction Standards All retail and service uses , and wholesale and manufacturing uses ( see Section 179 - 11 , Table 1 , Use Regulations ) located in the Corridor Overlay Protection District shall prepare a trip reduction plan as a condition for issuance of a special permit . The trip reduction plan , shall describe traffic impact mitigation strategies designed to reduce traffic generation , and may include strategies such as company sponsored carpooling / vanpooling ; bicycle and pedestrian incentive measures ; and / or variable work hour or flet time programs . The applicant shall also present a plan for future enforcement of proposed trip reduction measures following permit issuance . 179 - 66 Severability The provisions of this bylaw are severable from each other and the invalidity of any provisions or sections shall not invalidate any other provision or section thereof . or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 15 as printed in the Warrant with the following amendment : SECTION 179 - 64 , TRANSPORTATION , ACCESS , PARKING , LANDSCAPING AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS ( B ) Access Standards ( 6 ) shall be eliminated _ and the following added ( 6 ) " Internal circulation shall be provided to the greatest extent possible among adjoining premises to encourage internal property to property pedestrian , bicycle , and vehicular movements " . and to delete SECTION 179 - 63 , C , 2a & 2b ACTION : AMENDMENT ADOPTED ACTION ON AMENDED MAIN MOTION : DEFEATED YES 312 NO 202 14 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 ARTICLE 16 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 16 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Article Y , Chapter 179 , Section 179 - 51 . Special Permits , as follows : ADD new subsections A . ( 5 ) and A . ( 6 ) to read as follows : A . ( 5 ) Findings . No special permit shall be granted unless the SPGA finds that the proposed uses are in harmony with the purpose and intent of this bylaw and will not be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood in which it is to take place , or to the public , and that all requirements , standards and conditions for the grant of the special permit have been satisfied . No special permit shall be granted unless the SPGA determines that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and town in light of each of the following conditions . a ) The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Brewster ' s Comprehensive Plan ; b ) The location , type , character and size of the use / building , or other structure in connection therewith , will be in harmony with the visual character of the neighborhood , including views and vistas , and where applicable historic character of the neighborhood . c ) The site is suitable for the proposed use ; d ) Adequate access will be provided for the purpose of fire protection , police protection , and other emergency equipment ; e ) The streets serving the proposed use are adequate ( width , grade , construction , overall safety and design capacity ) to carry all prospective traffic and adequate provision is made for entering and leaving the proposed site such that no undue hazard to traffic congestion will be created ; f ) The proposed use / development has incorporated applicable trip reduction measures , where possible , in order to minimize vehicular trips to and from the site . These include company sponsored carpooling / vanpooling , bicycle and pedestrian incentives , and / or variable work hour or flex time programs ; g ) Adequate parking and loading facilities are provided in accordance with Section 179 - 22 , and Section 179 - 64 ; h ) The site will be suitably landscaped to protect the character of the neighborhood and adjacent property ; i ) The proposed use has an adequate method of sewage disposal , source of water and drainage ; j ) Adequate utilities and other public services will be provided ; k ) The proposed use will not result in the degradation of ground water quality or coastal water quality off - site ; 1 ) The location and design of buildings , roads , parking and loading areas will not cause avoidable damage to 15 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 wildlife habitats or corridors , or to any plant species listed as endangered , threatened , or of special concern by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program . M ) The proposed use complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Bylaw . It shall be the responsibility of the applicant , at the time an application for the special permit is made , to provide plans and reports which describe the proposed development ' s conformance with the required findings of this section . Any data , plans and reports submitted in support of an application may be used to identify additional conditions and stipulations of approval of a special permit . The SPGA shall also make such further findings as may otherwise be required by this bylaw , and may attach such conditions or safeguards or limitations on the grant of the special permit as it finds to be appropriate and reasonable to protect the surrounding neighborhood and town . For developments subject to Chapter 83 , Development Plan Review , it is recommended that applicants incorporate development standards specified under Chapter 83 , as well as applicable development standards specified in this Zoning Bylaw ( Chapter 179 ) , to better coordinate permitting under both bylaws . ( 6 ) Referral . The SPGA shall refer all special permit applications to the Board of Health and where applicable to the Building and Zoning Commissioner , Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection , Conservation Commission , Planning Board , Police and Fire Departments , Department of Public Works , and Brewster Historic District Committee for written comments and recommenda- tions before taking action on said special permit application . In addition to the above noted Boards , the SPGA may refer a special permit application to any other Board / Committee / Department for comments and recommenda - tions if it so desires before taking final action on said special permit application . A public hearing on said referral shall not be required . Any such Board / Committee / Department to which applications are referred for comment shall make its recommendations and send copies thereof to the SPGA and the applicant within thirty- five ( 35 ) days of receipt of the referral request by the SPGA or there shall be deemed no opposition or desire to comment . The SPGA shall not act upon said special permit until either comments from each referred Board / Committee / Department have been received , or said thirty - five ( 35 ) days have elapsed , whichever is sooner . Applications referred to more than one Board or Agency may be reviewed jointly by said Boards or Agencies . or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 16 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED YES 378 NO 147 16 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 ARTICLE 17 , ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 17 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Article I% , Chapter 179 , Section 179 - 36 . Planned Residential Development , as follows : 1 . ADD new Section 179 - 36 . B . ( 7 ) and ( 8 ) as follows : ( 7 ) Preservation of the existing character of the surrounding neighborhood . ( 8 ) Preservation of existing historic resources , where applicable . 2 . DELETE existing Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( g ) [ 2 ] and insert as follows : [ 2 ] Public Services . The impact of the proposed development on public services shall be undertaken , and shall address the following : [ a ] The expected impact on the Town of Brewster ' s school system ( though 12th grade ) , including the number of school children to be generated , and the capacity of the public school system to handle the additional students . [ b ] The anticipated demand for police and fire services . [ c ] The estimated daily and peak volume and weight of solid waste to be generated and the increase in school - related waste disposal . Efforts to recycle solid waste shall be noted . [ d ] The need for additional public recreation facilities . [ e ] The source of water proposed to serve the proposed development , the daily and peak water supply demand and its impact on public water supplies . 3 . RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( g ) to Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( i ) 4 . ADD new Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( g ) and ( h ) as follows : [ g ] Photographs and a description of lands located within 100 feet of the proposed site , including existing building type , height , architectural style and density , to assist the Special Permit Granting Authority in evaluating the compatibility between proposed uses / structures of the proposed PRD and existing uses / structures in the surrounding neighborhood . [ h ] Areas of historical interest , located on- site or within 100 feet of the proposed site , including a description of the building type , height and style of historic structures . 5 . ADD the following to Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( i ) : [ formerly Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 2 ) ( g ) ] ( 5 ) Land . Changes to land topography and the extent of sedimentation and erosion during construction and post - development . ( 6 ) Traffic . The expected impact of traffic generated from the proposed development upon the carrying capacity and safety of any adjacent highway or road during peak summer and year - round conditions , including the projected number of motor vehicle trips , road capacities and impacts on traffic congestion and circulation on nearby 17 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 intersections , and provision of on - site and off - site traffic improvements and mitigation . Traffic flow patterns at the site , including entrances and exits , loading and unloading areas , parking areas and curb cuts on- site and within 100 feet of the site shall be evaluated . Pedestrian and bicycle circulation shall be provided and described . ( 7 ) Community Character . The style of architecture and land - scaping shall be described and its impact on the surrounding community character and aesthetics shall be evaluated . 6 . RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 7 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 8 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 8 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 9 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 9 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 10 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 10 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 11 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 11 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 12 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 12 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 13 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 13 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 14 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 14 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 15 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 15 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 16 ) : RENUMBER Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 16 ) as Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 17 ) : 7 . ADD new Section 179 - 36 . C . ( 7 ) as follows : ( 7 ) A trip reduction plan shall be submitted as a condition for issuance of a special permit . The trip reduction plan shall describe traffic impact mitigation strategies designed to reduce traffic generation , and may include strategies such as company/ homeowner association sponsored carpooling / vanpooling , bicycle and pedestrian incentive measures , variable work hour or flex time programs for commercial use , and inclusion of neighbor - hood - oriented commercial uses serving residents of the PRD . The applicant shall also propose a means to ensure participation by subsequent owners and tenants of the planned residential development . or to take anv other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 17 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED YES 383 NO 66 ARTICLE 18 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 18 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Article V , Section 179 - 16 : Table 3 . Height and Bulk Reguiations , as follows : Table 3 Height and Bulk Regulations Town of Brewster District Maximum Permitted Maximum Building Maximum Building Maximum Ratio of Heightl Coverage of Lot Coverage of Total Interior ( feet ) ( covered area as Buildable Uplands Area to Lot Size percent of Within Lot Area ( FAR ) lot area ) ( percent ) R-R 30 15 R- L 30 20 R-M 30 25 18 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 C-A 30 40** . 20 V-B 30 30 . 15 I 30 50 **Except 25% for multifamily dwellings . NOTES : Any maximum height permitted in this chapter shall not apply to : Community facility and public utility structures , provided that the side and rear yards or setbacks required in the district for the highest permitted principal structure shall be increased two ( 2 ) feet in width for each foot by which the height of such structure exceeds the height permitted in the district . Necessary appurtenant structures , such as church spire , smokestack , monument , flagpole , radio or television tower , aerial , airplane hanger , chimney or parapet wall , windmill generator or similar appurtenances . Special industrial structures , such as a cooling tower and other similar structures where the industrial process requires a greater height * or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 18 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : DEFEATED YES 321 NO 232 ARTICLE 19 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 19 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article I , Section 179 - 2 as follows : ADD new definition for AUTOMATED AND DRIVE THROUGH FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS / STRUCTURES as follows : AUTOMATED AND DRIVE - THROUGH FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS / STRUCTURES An establishment or structure whose principal business or purpose allows for the deposit or withdrawal of money and whose method of operation includes one or both of the following characteristics : ( 1 ) customers are able to carry out transactions while remaining within a motor vehicle , ( 2 ) customers can carry out transactions by using automated teller machines , either contained within a free - standing structure , or within and / or integral to a principal use . or to take anv other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 19 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED YES 405 NO 15 ARTICLE 20 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 20 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Section 179 - 11 . Table 1 . Use Regulations , as follows : Add under Retail and Service Uses : Use RR RL RAS CH VB I MRD 30 . Automated and drive-through financial establishments - - - S S S - or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) 19 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 20 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED YES 385 NO 16 ARTICLE 21 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 21 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Article VII so that Section 179 - 21 will be modified to read as given below , so that present Section 179 - 22 . A . will be repealed and will be replaced by the following Section 179 - 22 . A . with its subsections ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) , so that Section 179 - 23 . A . ( 1 ) and B . ( 1 ) . will be modified to read as given below , and so that Section 179 - 23 . B . ( 1 ) will be modified to read as given below : Section 179 - 21 . General Requirements A . If any structure is constructed , enlarged or extended , and any use of land established , or any existing use is changed , after the effective date of this Section , off - street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 179 - 22 and Table 4 . An existing structure which is enlarged or an existing use which is extended after the effective date of this section shall be required to provide off - street parking spaces in accordance with the following table for the entire structure or use , unless the increase in units or measurements amounts to less than twenty- five percent ( 25 % ) , whether such increase occurs at one ( 1 ) time or in successive stages . Be In any district , if any structure is constructed , enlarged or extended and any use of land established or any existing use is changed , after the effective date of this Section , off - street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 179 - 22 and Table 5 . An existing structure which is enlarged or an existing use which is extended after the effective date of this section shall be required to provide off - street loading spaces in accordance with Section 179 - 22 and Table 5 for the entire structure or use , unless the increase in units or measurements amounts to less than twenty- five percent ( 25 % ) , whether such increase occurs at one ( 1 ) time or in successive stages . Section 179 - 22 Parking and Loading Requirement Tables . A . Parking and loading spaces being maintained in any district in connection with any existing use on the effective date of this chapter shall not decrease so long as the use remains unless the following conditions occur : ( 1 ) a number of parking or loading spaces is constructed elsewhere , such that the total number of spaces con - forms to the requirements of the following tables , provided that this regulation shall not require the maintenance of more parking or loading spaces than is required according to the tables ; or ( 2 ) the number of required parking or loading spaces is _ reduced in accordance with Chapter 179 , Article XIS , entitled " Corridor Overlay Protection District . " Section 179 - 23 , Parking and Loading Lot Standards A . ( 1 ) The area shall be effectively screened on each side which adjoins or faces the side or rear lot line of a lot situated in any R District . The screening shall consist of a solid fence or wall not less than three ( 3 ) feet nor more than six ( 6 ) feet in height or shrubbery planted not more than three ( 3 ) feet 20 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 apart on center , at least two ( 2 ) feet from the lot line , and all maintained in good condition . The screening required by this subsection shall be set back fifteen ( 15 ) feet from each street lot line . In cases where a use is within the Corridor Overlay Protection District , the standards specified in Article XII shall also apply . B . ( 1 ) There shall not be any motor vehicle parked within five ( 5 ) feet of any side or rear lot line , except in cases where shared parking areas are provided between lots in accordance with Article XII , Corridor Overlay Protection District , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 21 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 22 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 22 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article VII , Section 179 - 22 C . as follows : DELETE the words " one hundred ( 100 ) feet " and REPLACE with the words " three hundred ( 300 ) feet " . or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 22 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 23 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 23 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Brewster Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article IV , SECTION 179 - 11 , Table of Use Regulations B . Table 1 , Use Regulations as follows : Retail & Service ( except as pro - R- R R- L R- M C -H V- B I MRD vided in Para . 179 - 36 ) 2 . Antique Shop - - - P P or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 23 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : DEFEATED YES 193 NO 250 ARTICLE 24 , ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 24 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Brewster Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article X , Administration and Enforcement , SECTION 179 - 52 Variances , A . by deleting the phrase 21 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 which reads " including variances for use " or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Planning Board ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 24 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : DEFEATED YES 51 NO 332 ARTICLE 25 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 25 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Brewster Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article VI , Signs , Section 179 - 19 , DEFINITIONS , by adding , in alphabetical order , an add - itional definition reading : EDUCATIONAL / DESCRIPTIVE SIGN - A sign or display which de - scribes areas of environmental significance , cultural in- formation and activities , recreation information and activities , historical information or events or unique natural features found on land owned by the Town of Brewster , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of Article 25 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 26 . ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 26 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Brewster Zoning Bylaw by revising Chapter 179 , Article VI , Signs , Section 179 - 20 . 5 . REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS by adding the following : J . Education / Descriptive signs . Educational / descriptive signs may be placed on town land with the permission of the appropriate municipal entities that have custody and control of the land . An individual sign display shall not exceed twenty- four ( 24 ) square feet in area , be of uniform design and shall be supported by a sturdy frame . ( 1 ) Off -premises signs denoting locations of town lands , buildings , services , or activities supported by the Town of Brewster . These signs shall not exceed six ( 6 ) square feet in area and three ( 3 ) feet in width between support posts nor shall in overall height exceed six ( 6 ) feet . or to take anv other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 26 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE ARTICLE 27 , TOWN BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 27 . To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 83 , Development Plan Review , as follows : 22 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 1 . ADD new subsections C . and D . to Section 83 - 4 to read as follows : Section 83 - 4C . Uses subject to development plan review may also be required to apply to the Planning Board for a special permit under Section 179 - 60 of the Zoning Bylaw ( Corridor Overlay Protection District ) . The permit and procedural review afforded by the development plan review process is believed to greatly benefit both the applicant , and relevant Town boards , committees and departments . As a result , applications are urged to apply to , and meet with , the Development Plan Review Committee ( DPRC ) prior to making application to the Planning Board . For projects generally recognized as large or complicated , and when requested by an applicant the Planning Board and the Development Plan Review Committee may conduct a joint hearing on an application pending before the Planning Board and the Committee . Section 83 - 4 D . As a means of coordinating this bylaw and Section 179 - 60 ( Corridor Overlay Protection District ) , the DPRC shall be authorized to apply the specific standards established in Section 179 - 64 ( Transportation , Access , Parking , Landscaping and Appearance Standards ) of the Corridor Overlay Protection District . 2 . DELETE Section 83 - 9 . A . ( 1 ) as currently written . Replace as follows : Section 83 - 9 . A . ( 1 ) ( 1 ) Parking and loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure , wherever possible . Where site constraints prevent this , visibility of parking areas shall be reduced through location of not more than one - third ( 1 / 3 ) of all parking between the building and the street . 3 . ADD new Section 83 - 9 . E * as follows : E . Appearance /Architectural Design ( 1 ) Architectural design shall be compatible with the rural character , and where applicable historic character , of the surrounding neighborhood . ( 2 ) Structures shall be sited so as to allow separations between buildings , to encourage open space in the site and reduce massiveness in the project . ( 3 ) The use of bituminous paving shall be minimized , where feasible . ( 4 ) Old , well established trees shall be protected by siting buildings and parking around or within the limitations of the existing landscape . ( 5 ) In locations subject to review of the Brewster Historic District Committee , development design shall adhere to the guidelines of the Brewster Historic District Committee * or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Route 6A Corridor Study Committee ) NOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone Article 27 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE 23 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 MOTION : I move that the Town vote to adjourn this meeting until November 16 , 1993 at 7 : 00 p . m . ACTION : ADOPTED MEETING ADJOURNED at 10 : 43 p . m . until November 16 , 1993 Meeting reconvened at 7 : 05 p . m November 16 , 1993 with a quorum being present . ARTICLE 28 . TOWN BYLAW AMENDMENT ARTICLE 28 . To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II of Chapter 8 0 £ the Code of the Town of Brewster , concerning Noncriminal Dispositions , to add the following provision to Section 8 - 3 : f ) . failure to expose the cover of the first component of the septic system ( $ 20 . 00 ) or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Health ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 28 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 29 . LIEN FEES ARTICLE 29 . To see if the Town will vote to add a lien fee of up to fifty dollars ( $ 50 . 00 ) to those accounts certified by the Board of Assessors as unpaid water charges which are added to real estate taxes under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 40 , Section 42C , such funds to go into the General Fund ; or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Town Treasurer / Collector ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 29 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 30 . FY1994 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT ARTICLE 30 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money for the Brewster Elementary School , as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 70 , Section 6 , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Brewster School Committee ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 30 and to appropriate the sum of $ 134 , 663 . 00 for the Brewster Elementary School , as required by Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 70 , Section 6 . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 31 . DESIGN SERVICES /VAULT ARTICLE 31 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to contract for design services , and other planning services in connection with the construction of a new vault at the Town Offices Building and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend needed funds , and to transfer the sum of Eighteen Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 18 , 000 . 00 ) 24 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 Dollars from available funds for this purpose , or to take anv other action relative thereto . ( Town Clerk / Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 31 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 18 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 32 . MICROFILMING PROJECT ARTICLE 32 . To see if the Town will vote to fund costs associated with the continued microfilming of various town records and to transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 20 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars and to authorize the Town Clerk to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend said funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Town Clerk ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 32 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 20 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 33 . GOLF CAPITAL PROJECTS / EQUIPMENT ARTICLE 33 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Golf Course Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account the sum of Seventy -Nine Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 79 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars and to transfer an additional sum of Twelve Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 12 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars from available funds for the purposes of constructing , purchasing , leasing , lease / purchasing and / or equipping , the following : 1 . Hydrojet aerifier $ 25 , 000 . 00 2 . Tee expansion program 18 , 000 . 00 3 . Bunker renovation program 21 , 000 . 00 4 . Telephone system replacement 157000 . 00 5 . Heating and ventilation system 12 . 000 . 00 Total $ 91 , 000 . 00 and to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Golf Commission to solicit bids , enter into contracts , dispose of surplus property , and to expend said funds for these purposes , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Golf Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 33 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from the Golf Receipts for Appropriation Account the sum of $ 79 , 000 . 00 and to transfer from Free Cash the additional sum of $ 12 , 000 . 00 for these purposes . MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend Article 33 to eliminate item 4 ( Telephone System ) . ACTION : AMENDMENT DEFEATED ACTION ON MAIN MOTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 34 . DESIGN SERVICES / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARTICLE 34 . To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town ' s vote under Article 41 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant , dated May 25 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 11 , 1992 to authorize the New Elementary School Building Committee to contract for design services , other planning expenses , and any other Committee expenses in connection with the construction of a new elementary school in the Town , and to authorize the New Brewster Elementary School Building Committee to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend these funds , and to transfer an additional sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 100 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars from available funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( New Brewster Elementary School Building Committee ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 34 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the additional sum of $ 100 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend Article 34 to allow for the design for an addition to the existing elementary school . ACTION ON AMENDED MOTION : DEFEATED MOTION : I move that the Town vote to amend Article 34 to require that the committee be instructed to receive the site evaluation study prior to proceeding with the actual design phase of the elementary school building , and to not expend these design funds until the site has been determined as buildable . ACTION ON AMENDED MOTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 35 . EQUIPMENT PURCHASE ARTICLE 35 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Assessors to purchase a new microfilm reader / printer machine and to transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 5 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars from available funds and to authorize the Board of Assessors to solicit bids , enter into contracts , expend said funds and to dispose of surplus property for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Assessors ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 35 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 5 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 36 . TOWN BUILDING & PROPERTY REPAIRS ARTICLE 36 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Twelve Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 12 ) 000 . 00 ) Dollars to paint the Old Town Hall / Council On Aging building and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend said funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 36 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 12 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 37 . DRUMMER BOY MUSEUM/ BUILDING DEMOLITION ARTICLE 37 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds an additional sum of Eleven Thousand and 00 / 100 26 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 ( $ 11 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to add to the funds transferred and appropriated under Article No . 3 of the December 10 , 1992 Special Town Meeting to carry out the proposed demolition of the Drummer Boy Property ' s museum building , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 37 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free cash the sum of $ 11 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 38 . DRUMMER BOY MUSEUM / BUILDING DEMOLITION Article 38 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Two Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 2 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to contract with engineering and other professional services related to the Drummer Boy Museum property , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 38 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 2 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 39 . COMPUTER PURCHASE ARTICLE 39 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Two Thousand Three Hundred and 00 / 100 ( $ 2 , 300 . 00 ) Dollars for the purchase of a personal computer , and software for the Town Administrator ' s Office and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend said funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 39 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 2 , 300 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 40 , PUBLIC ACCESS SITE IMPROVEMENTS ARTICLE 40 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to receive and expend money from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for public access site improvements at the Town Landings located at Breakwater Landing , Slough Pond and Schoolhouse Pond and to the transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty One Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 21 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars for these projects and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to solicit bids , enter into contracts , supervise construction and to perform all necessary duties in relation to said projects , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 40 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 21 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY 27 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 ARTICLE 41 . RECREATIONAL FIELDS / REPAIRS & UPGRADE ARTICLE 41 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Recreation Commission to solicit bids , enter into contracts and expend needed funds to repair and upgrade the softball and soccer playing fields , located in front of the Town Offices Building and to transfer the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 20 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars from available funds for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Recreation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 41 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 20 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 42 . DRAINAGE PROJECTS ARTICLE 42 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Department of Public Works to solicit bids , to enter into a contract or contracts for the design and installation of stormwater drainage systems at various points along Millstone Road , and to transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty- Five Thousand and 00 / 100 ( $ 25 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Department of Public Works ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 42 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $ 25 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 43 . RELEASE OF EASEMENT ARTICLE 43 . To see if the Town will vote to convey , to the owners of the lot No . 7 - 1 of Map No . 39 , for no consideration , any interest that the Town may have in a fifteen ( 15 ' ) foot wide easement , located on the northeast portion of Lot No . 7 - 1 of Map No . 39 of the Board of Assessor ' s Maps , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 43 as printed in the warrant . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 44 . LEASE /MATOTT HOUSE ARTICLE 44 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to enter into a lease or leases for the Matott House building , located in the Punkhorn Parklands , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 44 as _ printed in the warrant , however , that this article be amended to condition said lease or leases to require the review and approval of the Board of Selectmen . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 45 . COMMUNITY PIER PROJECT ARTICLE 45 . To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds an additional sum of Thirty Thousand and 00 / 100 28 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 4830 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to carry out the construction of the Punkhorn Handicapped Accessible Community Pier and Fishing Platform Building Project and for improvements to the existing boat ramp on Upper Mill Pond ; these additional funds will be added to those monies already appropriated for this project under Article No . 10 of the October 15 , 1990 Special Town Meeting , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 45 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of 830 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : DEFEATED ARTICLE 46 . VERNAL POOL IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM ARTICLE 46 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to expend the sum of the One Thousand and 00 / 100 ( 81 , 000 . 00 ) Dollars to establish a Vernal Pool Identification Program to assist the Commission in its duties under the Wetlands Protection Act and , for this purpose , to transfer those monies collected pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 131 , Section 40 , as amended , which provides that the Town ' s share of the Notice of Intent Filing Fees under the Wetlands Protection Act shall be expended solely for the performance of its duties associated with administering the act , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 46 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from the State Wetlands Protection Filing Fee Fund Account the sum of 81 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED ARTICLE 47 . WETLANDS PROTECTION FEE FUND ARTICLE 47 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Conservation Commission to expend the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00 / 100 ( 82 , 500 . 00 ) Dollars to contract with professional consultants to assist the Commission in its duties under the Wetlands Protection Act and , for this purpose , to transfer those monies collected pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 131 , Section 40 , as amended , which provides that the Town ' s share of the Notice of Intent Filing Fees under the Wetlands Protection Act shall be expended solely for the performance of its duties associated with administering the act , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Conservation Commission ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of Article 47 . ACTION : ADOPTED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONED ARTICLE 48 . STABILIZATION FUND ARTICLE 48 . To see if the Town will vote to add a sum of money to the Stabilization Fund and to transfer from available funds a sum or sums of money for this purpose , or to take any other action relative thereto . ( Board of Selectmen ) MOTION : I move that the Town vote to approve Article 48 as printed in the warrant and to transfer from Article 4 of the 29 FYTM 11 / 15/ 93 December 12 , 1992 Special Town Meeting the sum of $ 337 , 500 . 00 and to transfer from Free Cash the additional sum of $ 500 , 000 . 00 for this purpose . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 49 . ANY OTHER BUSINESS ARTICLE 49 . To act on any other business that may legally come before this meeting . The Moderator recognized Steven Eldredge , Chairman of the Planning Board and Chairman of the Route 6A Corridor Committee . Steven Eldredge gave the following report of the Route 6A Corridor Committee to the Town Meeting , COMMITTEE REPORT PRESENTED BY THE ROUTE 6A CORRIDOR COMMITTEE FOR NOVEMBER 15 , 1993 TOWN MEETING The 1992 Route 6A Corridor Study conducted by TAMS Consultants Incorporated , of Boston , made recommendations as to how the Town could address traffic concerns . The October 19 , 1992 Town Meeting adopted a one year moratorium in order to allow for the Town to determine the best approach to implementing the recommendations made in the study . The Route 6A Corridor Committee was established and charged with devising the means of implementing those recommendations . The Route 6A Corridor Committee hired Jon Witten of Horsley Witten Consultants to draft Articles for the 1993 Fall Town Meeting to revise the Town of Brewster ' s Zoning Code in such a way as to reduce the amount of potential traffic that could be generated by changing land use regulations and to better manage future traffic by offering incentives to developers proposing traffic conscious projects . These articles are presented to you in the warrant and we ask that you vote to support them , as we feel they will go a long way toward reducing the potential for increased traffic on Route 6A . There remain quite a few recommendations , separate from the land use articles , which will involve efforts on behalf of more than one Town department or committee . Several of the recommendations will require in depth discussions and probably some negotiations with the State Department of Highways . It is the belief of the Committee that these discussions would be best accomplished by the Board of Selectmen . For this reason , the Route 6A Corridor Committee recommends that the Board of Selectmen pursue the following : 1 . To request that the Cape Cod Commission and the State assist the Town in arranging for traffic volume counts to include regular periodic pre - season , peak season and post - season counts and traffic speed monitoring at the ten locations studied in Brewster ' s Route 6A Corridor Study , 2 . To expand the role of the Traffic Study Committee to be a more active committee , meeting on a monthly or quarterly basis , and to instruct that committee to implement procedures whereby traffic accident history and causes are reviewed with the Police Department on a regular basis and safety hazards are identified and targeted for improvement . 3 . To expand the charge of the Traffic Study Committee to cover more diligent enforcement of the Town ' s Site - line Bylaw , and to instruct that committee to work with the Department of Public Works to establish an ongoing program to eliminate excess signage 30 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 and to remove vegetative and structural barriers obstructing sight lines at intersections identified by the Committee as needing improvement . 4 . To direct that the Traffic Study Committee work with the Police Department to explore and propose alternative , safer means of posting trained and experienced police details at the intersections of Route 124 and Route 6A , and at the intersection of Underpass Road and Route 6A in order to make those officers more safe and visible in directing traffic and easing congestion during peak volume times . Some possible solutions could include reducing the width of Route 124 at its intersection with Route 6A , by expanding the width of the existing island and replacing the yield sign there with a stop sign , or delineating a turning lane on the surface of Route 6A by striping at the intersection of Route 124 and Route 6A , or imposing a seasonal one -way limitation on Route 124 between Route 6A and Route 137 , or installing seasonal raised platforms on which an officer can stand to direct traffic . 5 . To instruct the Town Department of Public Works to enhance and upgrade the existing program for striping roadways to insure that painted lines on Town roads are painted frequently enough to ensure that lines are clear and not confusing to drivers . 6 . Nickerson State Park - To support Nickerson State Park ' s plans to alter park entrances and exits to improve vehicular and bicycle traffic problems , such as relocating the gate house further back from Route 6A , and to involve the Town in implementing the State Department of Environmental Management ' s plans to convince the State Department of Highways to construct a new ramp off of Route 6 into Nickerson State Park , and to put an additional sign for Nickerson State Park on Route 6 in the vicinity of Exit 6 to encourage visitors unfamiliar with the area to use Exit 11 in orleans to access the Park . 7 . Sidewalks and Footpaths - To instruct the Department of Public Works to work with the State Department of Highways to extend and link the footpaths east from Villages Drive to the entrance of Nickerson State Park and west along Route 6A from Tubman Road to the Drummer Boy property and investigate ways of connecting footpaths along the entire length of Route 6A . The Committee feels there may be funding available through the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ( ISTEA ) to construct sidewalk linkages . To undertake footpath projects on local roads from the junction of Stony Brook and Route 6A to the Stony Brook Mill and from Route 6A to the bikepath on Millstone Road . 8 . To petition the State Department of Highways , and if necessary pursue legislation action , to establish a curbcut review procedure for Route 6A , whereby the Town would be included in the process for locating curbcuts and Town input would be considered prior to approval and issue of curbcut permits . 9 . To petition the State Department of Highways to repaint , redefine and improve visibility and safety of existing crosswalks , and if necessary pursue legislative action to revise State Highway regulations to allow for improvement of visibility and safety at the following locations on Route 6A and / or the option of local jurisdiction over specific crosswalks : a . Cape Cod Museum of Natural History b . The Jolly Whaler C * The Brewster General Store d . The Unitarian Church e . Underpass Road f . Foster Square g . Linnell Landing Road h . Crosby Lane ; and to establish new crosswalks at the following locations ; i . Stony Brook Road 31 FYTM 11 / 15 / 93 j . The Council on Aging k . The Town Office Building 1 . The Villages at Ocean Edge . 11 . To work with local utility companies and the Department of Public Utilities to have utility transmission lines , especially poles which have been identified as having outmoded or hazardous transformers , relocated underground in order to remove visual clutter . 12 . To direct the Brewster Bikeways Committee to work with the Cape Cod Commission and the State to discourage the use of bicycles along Route 6A by creating a series of scenic bike routes off of Route 6A , along Stony Brook Road , Tubman Road , etc . , and to create a biking network with coordinated signage throughout the Cape and all of Massachusetts . 13 . To initiate discussions between the Town , the Cape Cod Commission , the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority , local businesses and local condominium associations to develop a summer shuttle service between residential developments and destination points such as beaches and shops . MOTION : I move that the Town vote to accept the report of the Route 6A Corridor Committee as presented by Steven Eldredge . ACTION : ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION : I move that the Town vote to adjourn this meeting . ACTION : ADOPTED MEETING ADJOURNED at 9 : 30 p . m . A TRUE COPY ATTEST : a'r� K . a, � an K . Cole Town Clerk 32