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March 28, 2018 Adjourned Session of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, cont... 25) Add in Part I of Table 1 to the Town's Zoning Bylaw"Sales Or Rental Of Goods Or Equipment," after line L 1.13, a new line L 1.14 so that the amended section of Table 1 will now appear as follows: GC RO I RS I RT I CN I CRS CS CB CLO CRO CM L PRINCIPAL SALES OR RENTAL OF GOODS OR EQUIPMENT L 1.0 AS PRINCIPAL USE L 1.14 Marijuana Retailer Y N I N I N I Y I Y Y Y Y Y Y DESCRIPTION: This article seeks to improve the town zoning by-law by allowing more appropriate local siting of state-registered medical marijuana dispensaries for each of their three distinct organizational processes. It would also insert definitions for"Recreational Marijuana Establishments" of all types authorized under state law. Table 1 would be amended to provide for these uses as "Medical Marijuana Cultivation Centers", "Medical Marijuana Processing Centers", "Medical Marijuana Distribution Centers" and for"Marijuana Establishments" in certain districts. 9:08 P.M. Ms. Singh moved Article 43 and asked the Moderator to recognize Ethan Handwerker, citizen sponsor, 17 Pine Knoll Road. 9:08 P.M. Mr. Handwerker presented his Article to amend the Zoning Bylaw regulations regarding Recreational Marijuana. He stated that he believed the current zoning for a medical marijuana facility in the Hartwell CM zone was too limited, and encouraged expanding zones for recreational marijuana. He described the current work of the State Cannabis Control Commission. 9:19 P.M. Michelle Ciccolo, member, Board of Selectmen, made brief comments and reported lack of support of the Board, (0-5). 9:20 p.m. Charles Hornig, member, Planning Board, moved that the Report of the Planning Board on Article 43 be received and placed on file. Unanimously Adopted. He delivered the Report and stated the unanimous opposition of the Planning Board, (0-5). 9:22 p.m. Eileen Jay, member, School Committee, reported lack of support,(0-5). 9:23 p.m. James Shaw, Chair of the Board, Chamber of Commerce, stated lack of support. 9:24 p.m. A question was posed regarding possible future zoning articles relating to recreational marijuana. Mr. Hornig responded. 9:25 p.m. Albert Zabin, Pct. 1, urged a negative vote, stating concerns about the safety of marijuana and its potential as a"gateway" drug. 9:28 p.m. With no further questions, the Moderator called the question. 9:30 p.m. Following electronic vote tallying, the Moderator declared Article 43 NOT Adopted by the necessary two-thirds on a vote of- Yes £Yes No Abstain 4 148 6 ARTICLE 2: REPORT OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES MOTION: That the Report of the School Committee be received and placed on file. 9:31 p.m. Eileen Jay, member, School Committee, moved that the Report of the School Committee be received and placed on file. Unanimously Adopted. 9:31 p.m. Ms. Jay asked the Moderator to recognize Superintendent, Dr. Mary Czajkowski, who delivered the Report of the School Committee. She reported on the FY2019 budget and noted student achievements. 9:44 p.m. Presented by Marilyn Fenollosa, Pct. 5, member, Historical Commission. ARTICLE 44: DEMOLITION DELAY AMENDMENTS MOTION: Amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Lexington as follows: a. Delete § 19-1 in its entirety and substitute the following: This bylaw is enacted for the purpose of preserving and protecting significant buildings within the Town, and to encourage owners of such buildings to seek out persons who might be willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate or restore such buildings rather than demolish them. To achieve these purposes the Lexington Historical Commission (the "Commission") is empowered to advise the Building Commissioner with respect to the issuance of permits for demolition of significant buildings. The issuance of demolition permits for significant buildings is regulated as provided in this bylaw except those buildings which are within Historic Districts or Neighborhood Conservation Districts (as defined below). Buildings which are within Historic Districts are subject to the bylaws and regulations of the Historic Districts Commission — including § 19-4 of this bylaw. Buildings which are in Neighborhood Conservation Districts are subject to the bylaws and regulations of the applicable Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.