FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 8, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. December 18, 2024
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-917: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Units.i. Legislation for Action #9cb. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185 Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part CVII: Accessory Usesi. Legislation for Action #9dc. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) To be continued. (Motion to Continue Public Hearing of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919 to January 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm - Majority Vote)i. Legislation for Action #9ed. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the Code of the Town of Franklin- Signs (at E.2.) To be continued. (Motion to Continue Public Hearing of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920 to January 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm - Majority Vote)i. Legislation for Action #9f
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Franklin Ridge Senior Affordable Housing Project Update - Bryan Taberner, Director Director of
Department of Planning and Community
b. Residential Development & Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI, aka Chapter 40B) Update - Bryan
Taberner, Director Director of Department of Planning and Community
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 25-922: Amendment to Sewer System Map - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-922 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
b. Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Amendment to Water System Map - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-923 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-917: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the
Code of the Town of Franklin - Definitions, Accessory Dwelling Units. - First Reading
(Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-923 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at
Chapter 185 Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part CVII: Accessory Uses - First
Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-918 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the
Code of the Town of Franklin - Signs (at C. 3.) First Reading to be continued. (Motion to
Continue First Reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-919 to January 22, 2025 - Majority Vote)
f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185 Section 20 of the
Code of the Town of Franklin- Signs (at E.2.) - First Reading to be continued. (Motion to
Continue First Reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-920 to January 22, 2025 - Majority Vote)
g. Resolution 25-01: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,672), Veterans Department ($3,125)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-01 - Majority Vote)
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
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