12/17/1997 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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I J MOTION: Dennis Balzarini made a Motion to reschedule the -David Hendrick matter of Release of Covenant Kevin Andrade to / ! January 7, 1998, at 7: 00 p.m. ; which Motion was duly seconded by Chance Reichel and so voted unanimously. Discussion k Maureen Paxton-Development of Adult Use Bylaw - May Town Meeting The Chairman requested clarification of proposal/discussion of this matter from the Assistant Town Planner. Eric Smith stated there is no written proposal, this matter remains as a Discussion item. He further updated the Board by reminding them of a series of discussions held the previous summer, and of Ms. Maureen Paxton' s recent attendance to a Seminar sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of American Planning Association, and of ;s certain reference materials she has shared with him. Ms. Paxton has requested an Article be submitted for the May Town Meeting, the submission deadline for which is February 9th. The Assistant Town Planner further informed the Board of difficulties experienced in attempting to locate an appropriate i area in Town. The most recent suggestion being the Industrial r i 4 Park, The Chairman recognized Maureen Paxton, who stated to the Board she has provided the Assistant Town Planner with a number of materials, the most recent being a booklet entitled, "An Educational Manual on How to Regulate the Location of Adult Businesses through zoning, Developed by the Massachusetts Chapter of American Planning and the Massachusetts City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association. ' Ms. Paxton stated said information provides a basis with which to begin the zoning process (siting, harmful effects, location) . She inquired if the Town is interested in taking a role in this matter and volunteered to provide further information from Dennis, Falmouth, and./or Weymouth should the Board make such a request. The Chairman made reference to the issue of siting, stating i this to be the largest obstacle. There has been public g opposition to each of the sites mentioned for consideration at 7 previous Planning Board Discussions. He further stated the Board has reviewed a great amount of technical information, the Planning Department has devoted a great deal of time/research into this matter as well . (There was brief discussion regarding the site locations approved in surrounding area towns who have adopted a zoning bylaw. ) i The Assistant Town Planner stated another challenge to be required uniform distances from residential areas. He has found t' different requirements for different uses may be imposed, but again, they would have to be uniform. He expressed his _8_ i