2021-11-08-STM#1-min-as Amended June 2022

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November 8,2021 Special Town Meeting#1(2021-1),cont. Following remote electronic vote tallying,the Moderator declared the: Motion to Amend Article 15,Motion 1 Fails on a vote of: Yes No Abstain 68 102 8 MOTION FAILS 9:04 p.m. The Moderator noted that they would continue debate and discussion on the Main Motion. Rodney Cole,Pct.9,stated that this was a positive tool and when the Comprehensive Plan was available,they could have other things to act on. He noted that this was a positive step forward. 9:05 p.m. Robert Avallone,Pct. 8,raised a Point of Order and asked whether the next step should be to continue with Mr. Creech's other Amendments. The Moderator replied that Mr. Creech had chosen to do them one at a time. 9:07 p.m. Members continued discussions including questions regarding rezoning,and using the OSRD as a tool instead of conventional building. 9:17 p.m. The Moderator recognized Mr. Creech and strongly suggested he bring forward one Amendment that included both planned motions and they would be discussed and voted at the same time. 9:19 P.M. Robert Creech,Precinct 7,moved to Amend Article 15,as follows: Motion 2: B) Amend Section 6.12.4,under Item 3,by striking the condition"Where on street parking is not available"as follows i. Visitor parking. ,A minimum of 1 additional parking space per every 4 dwelling units shall be provided for visitor parking. Motion 3: Amend 6.12.5,under item 3 to require a minimum of 45%of the developable site area be set aside as open space as follows: a) At lease 7��45%of the developable site area within an OSRD shall be set aside as open land,as described in MGL c.40A,§ IA. 9:22 p.m. Charles Hornig,Chair,Planning Board,reported the recommendation of the Planning Board with a vote of 5/0 to recommend Motion 2 of the Amendment as it addressed a minor oversight. Mr.Hornig stated that the Board recommended rejection of Motion 3 in a vote of 4/1 based on feedback from a developer working with the Select Board Advisory Committee,who noted that preserving 50%of the developable site area is already the main obstacle using OSRD provision. It is likely that preserving 60%was not achievable and making the change would result in preserving no open space. The Moderator asked for clarification regarding the"60%"and noted that the motion had asked for 45%. Mr.Hornig noted that between open space and open land and noted that Mr.Creech had asked for the open land requirement to be 45%and leaving the 15%requirement for other open space,making a total of 60%. The end result was that 60%of the developable site could not be used for buildings or driveways,etc. 9:25 p.m. Jill Hai,Select Board Chair,reported that the Select Board had 1 member in favor and 4 awaiting discussion on Motion 2 and on Motion 3 there were 2 members in favor, 1 opposed,and 2 awaiting discussion. 9:25 p.m. The Moderator opened the floor for discussion and debate on the Amendments.