1. Discussion: 40R https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/40r_overlay_dist_memo_and_bylaw.pdf
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Economic Development Subcommittee to discuss 40R - November 1, 2023 AT 5:30 pm |
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1. Discussion: 40R https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/40r_overlay_dist_memo_and_bylaw.pdf
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Economic Development Subcommittee to discuss 40R - November 1, 2023 AT 5:30 pm |
FM #1085 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1085 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Chair: M Hamblen, C Frongillo (remote), P Sheridan, G Jones
Town Administration: J Hellen, B Taberner
Brief recap
My notes captured during the meeting:
Economic development Cmte meeting about to begin, live reporting will commence with the meeting #edc1018
3 of the 4 members present in Chambers (Frongillo absent?)
Home occupation proposal up for discussion only, no legislation drafted yet, looking to help understand the issue, pros/cons, to eventually bring something forward. Frongillo tapped in via Zoom. Follow along with agenda (link below)
Bryan Taberner, Planning and Community Development, provides an overview on the home occupancy research, example of other communities; we don't have a specific bylaw for home occupancy but do have a section covering the items, and in comparison, we have what others do
Discussion around the nuances of the current regulation, most staff are happy with the current status; suggestion on limiting to some number with an area; not practical, nor encouraging the entrepreneur spirit of those interested. Need to get up to speed (revenue) ...
Before moving from home to a more formal business setting. Lowers the barrier to entry for business. Frongillo (1) making it easier to understand the current status, (2) parking, most streets have parking space unused most of the time (3) manufacturing, particularly food ...
Cathy Liberty, Health Director, speaks to the issues on both sides business and Health to enforce the regulations; different from a food establishment, the health dept can go in anytime because they are in business for that reason; home kitchen different as it is ...
Used some of the time and the access to the kitchen would need to be scheduled. DPW Director Cantoreggi talks to the need for grease traps for commercial kitchens,
maintenance is a requirement so it does add cost to the business, but ultimately it protects the community
One aspect of the regulations is to protect the assets (sewer pipes, water infrastructure,...) Moving to the second agenda item, discussion of 40R.
One of the goals from the Franklin For All project. "A smart growth overlay district" if done right, does well
40R does require State approval before going to Town Council, a housing build. Slides shared for the overview ->
40R draft is good but doesn't really do anything until a 40R district is created. This is the umbrella language that covers the future districts. A boat load of work, bring it back for the Nov 1 EDC mtg
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 4-0 via roll call
The recording runs about an hour and 17 minutes, so let’s listen to the Economic Development Subcmte discussion on Oct 18, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1085-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-10-18-23
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Franklin TV video replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ZxSsKapfjqY?si=49MdVfK6SAwtc4Lj
You may access the agenda for this meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/edc_agenda_10.18.2023.pdf
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ee3BBIPK-k_iyEvoRavYSyKCqBlHIHF8/view?usp=share_link
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Economic Development Cmte hears about home occupation and gets an overview of 40R (video) |
a. Staff memo
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Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda for Oct 18 meeting at 5:30 PM |
a. A Chapter 40B primer by the state Department of Housing and CommunityDevelopment (DHCD) https://www.mass.gov/chapter-40-b-planning-and-informationb. A staff memo and slideshow will be forthcoming at the meeting.
a. Friendly 40B process -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2a._-_friendly_40b_process.pdfb. Median Income Qualifications -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2b._-_median_income_qualifications.pdfc. 121 Grove Street Application -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2c._-_121_grove_st._application_redacted.pdfd. 121 Grove Street Site Plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2d._-_121_grove_st._site_plan.pdfe. Planning Board comment letter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2e._-_planning_board_letter.pdff. Conservation Commission comment letter ->
The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-02-22_edc_agenda_.pdf
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Chapter 40B primer by the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) |
FM #899 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 899 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee & Steering Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in the Council Chambers with all 7 members participating in person in the Council Chambers.
“Franklin For All” Steering Committee (or EDC Plus)
Chair Melanie Hamblen, Glenn Jones, Cobi Frongillo, Pat Sheridan (Town Council)
Greg Rondeau, Beth Wierling (Planning Board)
Bruce Hunchard (Zoning Board of Appeals)
Quick recap:
As best summarized by member (& ZBA Chair) Bruce Hunchard, basically you (the Town) is better off waiting for a developer to come forward and work together on a 40R than to create a 40R district or overlay zone. Or do like Shrewsbury did, solicit proposals for 40R and pick a developer to work with on a specific proposal. This effectively restates what Mark Bobrowski discussed during his presentation.
The recording of the meeting runs 58 minutes.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-899-economic-development-plus-cmte-mtg-12-14-22
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The agenda doc includes remote connection info ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/12-14-22_edc_agenda.pdf
The presentation was made Mark Bobrowski.
a. Chapter 40R - Smart Growth Zoning & Housing Production
i. 40R Article -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nsr3AZscWA6m61C941Z7dHJBtzNjOVJ6/view?usp=share_link
ii. 40R PowerPoint -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmZArDb0LoUWh0aW5MTuIjliZNqGkrai/view?usp=share_link
Franklin TV YouTube video -> https://youtu.be/qEYNosLvD8U
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting (in 1 PDF file)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q0RnrllZfdOaiP1x43jR9Lm7ycq0rlSL/view?usp=share_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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Economic Development Plus Cmte Mtg hears the ins and outs of 40R (audio) |
a. Chapter 40R - Smart Growth Zoning & Housing Production
i. 40R Article -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nsr3AZscWA6m61C941Z7dHJBtzNjOVJ6/view?usp=share_linkii. 40R PowerPoint -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmZArDb0LoUWh0aW5MTuIjliZNqGkrai/view?usp=share_link
Economic Development SubcommitteeSteering Committee MeetingAgenda & Meeting PacketDecember 14, 2022 - 5:45 PMMeeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 2nd floor, Council Chambers
i. 40R Article -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nsr3AZscWA6m61C941Z7dHJBtzNjOVJ6/view?usp=share_link
ii. 40R PowerPoint -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmZArDb0LoUWh0aW5MTuIjliZNqGkrai/view?usp=share_link
a. Mark LePage - Conservation Commissionb. Alison Rheaume - Disability Commissionc. Francesca Ricci - Disability Commissiond. Lloyd (Gus) Brown - Sealer of Weights and Measures
a. 2023 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - See attached 2023 Town of Franklin Alcohol Licenses Renewals https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a_licenses.pdf
Snow Removal Presentation: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._snow_presentation.pdf
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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda & Documents for Dec 14, 2022 7:00 PM |
a. Chapter 40R - Smart Growth Zoning & Housing Production
ii. 40R PowerPoint -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmZArDb0LoUWh0aW5MTuIjliZNqGkrai/view?usp=share_link