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8.3.2.Requirements.
1.The building shall have the external appearance and general aspect of aone-family dwelling,
or
2.The building shall be located on alot that abuts aNon-Residential Zoning District or shall be
located on a lot that abuts other lots containing buildings used for one or more of such
purposes or occupied by more than two families.
2.By amending Zoning By-law 8.2.2 Multifamily Dwellings Requirements by adding a new subsection
8, as follows:
8.Independent Senior Living Apartments, age-restricted, but not considered an assisted
living facility or long-term care facility shall be treated as amulti-family dwelling.
3.By adding Zoning By-law 8.7 “Assisted Living Facilities” as follows:
8.7Assisted Living Facilities
8.7.1 General. An Assisted Living Facility may be authorized by special permit by the Zoning Board of
Appeals, subject to the following requirements. This list is not intended to exclude the imposition of
any additional conditions by the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board under Site Plan Review:
8.7.2Requirements
1. Water and Sewer: The assisted living facility site shall be connected to municipal water and sewer
systems. All costs associated with the extension ofthese services shall be borne by the developer
or applicant.
2. Roads: All newly constructed ways shall be privately maintained with respect to roadway upkeep
and snow and ice removal.
3. Refuse: Collection and disposal of all refuse shall be provided privately.
4. Utilities: All utilities on the site shall be installed underground pursuant to approved methods of
installation and construction.
5. Safety: The assisted living facility site shall have an integrated emergency call, security, telephone
and other communication system to provide monitoring for its residents and direct line connection
to the Canton Fire Department.
6. Open Space: At least thirty percent ( 30%) of the parcel shall be open space. The open space shall
have a shape suitable to assure its use for areas of scenic beauty, landscaping and/ or recreation
purposes. At least fifteen percent ( 15%) of the open space shall be for recreational use by
residents and visitors, such as looped pathways, settings for physical therapy, playground,
courtyards, gardens, swimming pools, tennis and other recreational courts, playing fields, putting
greens, bocce courts, residential greenhouses of not more than two hundred and fifty (250)
square feet, or covered and uncovered sitting areas. Outdoor areas should be visible from
resident’ srooms, interior public spaces and corridors. Seventy- five (75%) of open space shall be
contiguous, and no piece shall be included in the calculation of open land unless at least two
hundred square feet in size. Preserving existing stands of trees, trees at site perimeter, and
contiguous vegetation with adjacent sites are a priority.
7. Affordable Units: For assisted living premises containing more than ten (10) dwelling units, in
consideration of the increases in the otherwise permissible density of population or intensity of a
particular use authorized pursuant to this Section 8.7,at least twelve and half (12.5%)of the
dwelling units, in no case less than one (1) unit, shall be deed restricted in perpetuity as
Affordable Units" as defined in the applicable regulations of the Department of Housing and
Community Development.Source page 82
8.7.3Dimensional Regulations
Assisted Living Facility Dimensional Regulations
Minimum Lot Size2.5 acres
Minimum Non-wetland Area2.5 acres
Lot Width200 feet
Frontage( ft.) 125 feet
Lot Coverage (%) 25
Open Space (%) 30
SetbacksDetermined by underlying zone
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit4,000 square feet
Maximum Number of Units in an Assisted Living 115 units
Facility
Maximum Height40 feet or 3 floors, whichever is less
8.7.4 Landscaping and Buffering Requirements
1. Buffer zone: The side and rear lot lines shall be screened by a ten (10) foot width of dense natural
growth or landscaping. Plant materials characterized by dense growth which will form an effective
year-round screen shall be planted to form the screen. Screening shall consist of natural
materials. To the extent practical, existing trees and vegetation shall be retained and used to
satisfy the provisions of this section. All required plant material shall be maintained by the owner
in healthy condition and replaced with new plantings whenever necessary to insure continued
compliance with screening requirements.
2. All outdoor refuse collection and loading areas shall be screened from adjoining streets and
abutting properties by a visually impermeable six-foot height landscape screen or fence and
through the use of appropriate landscaping.
3. All parking areas shall be screened from adjoining streets and abutting properties.
4. The Planning Board or Zoning Board may require buffer areas at specific locations along the
perimeter as necessary to provide an additional visual buffer.
8.7.5Accessory Uses
1.Garages for common use vehicles owned by the operating entity.
2.One single-story building to house snow removal, lawn maintenance, and recreational equipment.
Such building shall not exceed 3,000 square feet.
3.Outdoor recreational facilities. This may include outdoor swimming pools, tennis and other
recreational courts, playing fields, putting greens, bocce courts, gardens, residential greenhouses
of not more than two hundred and fifty (250) square feet, covered and uncovered sitting areas.
4.Any and all other uses normal accessory, or incidental to an assisted living facility. Accessory uses
shall comply with principal density, dimensional, and buffering requirements.
8.7.6 Non-Residential Uses
The operator of along-term care facility may also provide optional services on the site including but
not limited to local transportation, barber/ beauty services, meals, laundry, exercise, healthcare,
entertainment, sundries for personal consumption, and other amenities, provided:
1.Such uses serve the resident, guests, and employees of the assisted living facility only
2.Such uses are conducted within and may be entered only from within a principal building
3.There is no external evidence of such uses visible beyond the development site
4.The appearance and character of the commercial uses are compatible with a residential
development. The non-residential uses are accessory uses for the assisted living facility and if the
underlying assisted living facility use is discontinued the non-residential use shall not continue.
8.7.7Public Transportation: Applicant shall provide shuttle service for residents to nearby public
transportation facilities and other community resources.
8.7.8Decision: A site plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.5 shall be required. The Zoning
Board of Appeals may issue a special permit for a development when it finds that the proposed use is in
harmony with thepurpose and intent of the bylaw and the proposal shall be subject to the general or
specific provisions set forth herein. The Zoning Board of Appeals may wave any or all dimensional
requirements, when, in the judgement of the Zoning Board of Appeals, suchaction is in the public
interest and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Section 8.7.Any such permit issued may also
impose reasonable conditions, safeguards and limitations of time and use. The Zoning Board of Appeals
as Special Permit GrantingAuthority reserves the right to amend, modify or revoke any permit granted
for noncompliance of aforesaid conditions.Source page 83
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 36 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article toamend the Zoning By-laws Section 8.0. The goal of this and related zoning
articles is tomodernize Canton’szoning regulations around medical facilities and uses. The goals include ensuring
equity inhousing, services, health and safety for everyone; To manage development well, where thoughtful
development preserves town character, while providing services for adiversity of residents; To provide necessary
medical services for vulnerable populations, such asallowing for addiction services; Toclarify the definitions, uses,
parking, and special regulations for medical facilities ( For example: hospitals, clinics, doctor’soffices) and
residential facilities with medical components ( For example: senior living facilities, nursing homes). The new
definitions will be clearlytied to state licensing definitions and requirements, the uses will require mostly special
permits, the parking will follow planning and design standards, and the special regulations will minimize the impact
of more intensive uses on the town and residential neighbors.
Proposed residential special regulation changes include:
Treating independent senior living apartments ( age-restricted) as multi-family dwellings and required to
follow those special regulations ( Section 8.2.2 Multifamily Dwellings Requirements)
Separating convalescent or nursing homes from “Boarding or Lodging Houses, or Tourist Homes” and
creating special regulations for those uses inanother Section
By adding special regulations for Assisted Living Facilities
The Planning Board has one small correction to the text of the article inthe motion. In Section 8.7.8 Decision, The
words “The Zoning Board ofAppeals may way…”should read “The Zoning Board of Appeals may waive…”
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support the Planning
Board objective in this Article, one of the related group of Articles 33 –39, which is tomodernize the Town’szoning
regulations around medical facilities and uses. This particular Article concerns certain “living or residential” type
facilities.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE37
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 6.1.OFF-STREET PARKING
Article 37To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 6.l. 1.for Parking Requirements in All
Districts by adding new, separate off-street parking principal uses and requirements for “Assisted Living facilities;”
In-patient medical facilities: long-term care facilities, hospitals, or in-patient substance abuse detoxification or
treatment centers;” and “Out-patient facilities: clinics, medical offices, and out-patient substance abuse
detoxification or treatment centers,” and to revise “Boarding and lodging houses, tourist homes, hotels, motels” as
follows:
PRINCIPAL USEREQUIRED PARKING
Assisted Living Facilities0. 5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage plus
employee parking as deemed adequate by the Board of
Appeals
Boarding and lodging houses, hotels, motelsOne parking space for each sleeping room for single or
double occupancy, or, where not dividedinto such
rooms (asin adormitory), one space for each two (2)
beds
In-patient medical facilities: long-term care facilities, 2.5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
hospitals, or in-patient substance abuse detoxification or
treatment centers
Out-patient medical facilities: clinics, medical offices, or 4.0 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
out-patient substance abuse detoxification or treatment
centers
orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Planning BoardSource page 84
Commentary: The goal of this and related zoning articles isto modernize Canton’szoning regulations around
medical facilities and uses. The goals include ensuring equity inhousing, services, health and safety for everyone;
To manage development well, where thoughtful development preserves town character, while providing services
for adiversity ofresidents; To provide necessary medical services for vulnerable populations, such as allowing for
addiction services; To clarify the definitions, uses, parking, and special regulations for medical facilities ( For
example: hospitals, clinics, doctor’soffices) and residential facilities with medical components ( For example: senior
living facilities, nursing homes). The new definitions will be clearly tied to state licensing definitions and
requirements, the uses will require mostly special permits, the parking will follow planning and design standards,
and the special regulations will minimize the impact ofmore intensive uses onthe town and residential neighbors.
Proposed parking regulation changes include:
Adding parking regulations for assisted living facilities
Separating nursing and convalescent homes from Boarding and lodging houses, tourist homes, hotels, and
motels – rather, those uses will be included in-patient facilities
Adding in-patient and outpatient medical facility parking requirements
PLANNING BOARD MOTION
MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 6.l. 1.for Parking Requirements in All Districts be amended
by adding new, separate off-street parkingprincipal uses and requirements for “Assisted Living
facilities;” “ In-patient medical facilities: long-term care facilities, hospitals, or in-patient substance
abuse detoxification or treatment centers;” and “Out-patient facilities: clinics, medical offices, and out-
patient substance abuse detoxification or treatment centers,” and to revise “ Boarding and lodging
houses, tourist homes, hotels, motels” as follows:
PRINCIPAL USEREQUIRED PARKING
Assisted Living Facilities0. 5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
plus employee parking as deemed adequate by
the Board of Appeals
Boarding and lodging houses, hotels, motelsOne parking space for each sleeping room for
single or double occupancy, or, where not divided
into such rooms ( as in a dormitory), one space
for each two (2) beds
In-patient medical facilities: long-term care 2.5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, or in-
patient substance abuse detoxification or
treatment centers
Out-patient medical facilities: clinics, medical 4.0 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
offices, or out-patient substance abuse
detoxification or treatment centers
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 37 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth 6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article toamend the Zoning By-laws Section 6.1. The goal of this and related zoning
articles is tomodernize Canton’szoning regulations around medical facilities and uses. The goals include ensuring
equity inhousing, services, health and safety for everyone; To manage development well, where thoughtful
development preserves town character, while providing services for adiversity of residents; To provide necessary
medical services for vulnerable populations, such as allowing for addiction services; To clarify the definitions, uses,
parking, and special regulations for medical facilities ( For example: hospitals, clinics, doctor’soffices) and
residential facilities with medical components ( For example: senior living facilities, nursing homes). The new
definitions will be clearly tied to state licensing definitions and requirements, the uses will require mostly specialSource page 85
permits, the parking will follow planning and design standards, and the special regulations will minimize the impact
of more intensive uses on the town and residential neighbors.
Proposed parking regulation changes include:
Adding parking regulations for assisted living facilities
Separating nursing and convalescent homes from Boarding and lodging houses, tourist homes,hotels, and
motels – rather, those uses will be included in-patient facilities
Adding in-patient and outpatient medical facility parking requirements
The Planning Board has one small change inthe text of the motion. They are adding “rehabilitation hospital” after
hospital” in the principal use column.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support the Planning
Board objective in this Article, one of the related group of Articles 33 –39, which isto modernize the Town’szoning
regulations around medical facilities and uses. This particular Article concerns certain Parking regulations for both
living or residential” type facilities and “institutional” health facilities.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE38
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – DELETE SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article 38To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws:
1. By deleting Section 9.9 Canton Senior Housing Overlay District (SHOD) the text of which isbeing deleted
appears below indicated by strike out.
9.9 CANTON SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
9.9.1Purpose. The purpose of the Senior Housing Overlay District (SHOD) isto:
1.Provide for the establishment of aspecialized Senior Housing Community that will furnish mixed and diverse
varieties of enriched service, supportive and secure housing for individuals sixty-two (62) years of age or older
who do not want or need placement inahospital or nursing home.
2.Create regulatory procedures to promote flexibility inland use planning inappropriate locations for the uses
defined herein
3.Provide for residential development inamanner that conserves environmental features, woodlands, wet areas,
open space, areas of scenic beauty, views and vistas. Such communities shall be designed toachieve
compatibility with their surroundings and to encourage orderly and well-planned development.
9.9.2 Overlay District; Applicability. The SHOD shall be construed as an overlay district. This district may be
applied as an overlay to any parcel of land which has been designated by atown meeting vote. All requirements of
the underlying zoning district(s)shall remain infull force and effect, except where the requirements ofthe SHOD
are less restrictive or provide for uses or structures not otherwise available inthe underlying district(s).In such
cases the requirements of the SHOD may supersede the underlying zoning regulations upon the issuance ofa
special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
9.9.3 Locations and Eligibility. No parcel shall be placed inthe SHOD unless itcontains ten (10) contiguous
upland acres of land. The location ofaSHOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting as being within the
SHOD, pursuant to G.L. c.40A, s.5.
9.9.4 Definitions. See Section 11, “Senior Housing Overlay District.”
9.9.5Use Restrictions and Requirements. ASenior Housing Community may be authorized by aspecial permit
issued bythe Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to this Section and incompliance with the standards set forth
herein.
1.Multifamily residential structures consisting of dwelling units occupied by persons 62 years ofage or older and
which are designed as townhouse style structures to have dwelling units side by side or asapartment styleSource page 86
structures to have dwelling units placed one above another. There may be more than one building on asingle
lot inaSenior Housing Community with aminimum of thirty feet for internal lotline setbacks within the Senior
Housing Community.
2.Structures and uses accessory to the Senior HousingCommunity including but not limited to: meals and
communal dining, transportation, laundry, recreation, entertainment, exercise, healthcare, therapy,
beautification, automated teller machines and limited banking, and community activities.
3.All Senior Housing Community dwellings shall be connected to the public sewer orshall comply with the
provisions ofthe State Sanitary Code, 310 CMR 15.00, any other applicable State regulations, and with the
rules of the Town ofCanton Board ofHealth.
9.9.6 Density. No building orstructure shall be designed, arranged orconstructed and no building, structure or
land shall be used, inwhole or inpart, which exceeds one dwelling unit per -three thousand seven hundred and
fifty (3,750) square feet of "buildable lotarea". Upon placement ofan eligible subject property inthis SHOD by
vote of Town Meeting, and if the applicant for aspecial permit pursuant tothis Section 9.9desires tosubdivide the
subject property for the sole purpose of donating aportion of the subject property'stotal acreage to the Town of
Canton, and where the subject property shall thereafter fully maintain compliance with all other requirements of
the herein overlay district, the Special Permit Granting Authority may adjust the density factor toallow the subject
property to maintain the right tototal unit count available prior to any such subdivision and subsequent donation.
Said donation shall bereceived bythe Town ofCanton via its Board of Selectmen subject to MGL Ch. 44 s53A.
Under no circumstances shall such asubdivision cause the subject property to be out of conformity with any other
requirement of the herein overlay district.
9.9.7 Application. An application for aspecial permit for construction within aSHOD shall be submitted tothe
Zoning Board ofAppeals on forms furnished by the Zoning Board ofAppeals, accompanied by the fees set forth
below, the following information and data, and adevelopment plan as described below:
1.All ofthe information required for site plan approval pursuant to Zoning Bylaws Section 10.5;
2.The name(s)and address(es) of the Applicant and all legal and beneficial owners ofthe site and an instrument
executed by all persons owning property constituting the site consenting to the development of the subject
property, as applied for.
3.Aproposed development schedule showing the expected start ofconstruction, the rate of construction and
development, including stages, ifapplicable, and the estimated date of completion.
4.Anarrative report prepared by the Applicant' squalified professionals detailing the impact of the development
on the Town'scapacity to furnish services, including, but not limited to, roads, water and sanitation.
5.Information regarding the number and kind of units and other structures ( including signs) proposed, their
location, the number of units planned for each use (i.e.independent living , assisted living, and memory care),
the type of materials to be used inconstruction. The architecture of the structures shall be sensitive to the
abutting structures and residences.
6.Areas to be set aside for building structures, parking areas, and any easements.
7.ATraffic Study prepared bythe Applicant' squalified professional and any other information that the Zoning
Board of Appeals may reasonably requirein aform acceptable to said Board to assist indetermining whether
the Applicant' sproposed development plan meets the objectives of this Section.
9.9.8 Lot Coverage Requirement. At least thirty percent ( 30%)of the Senior Housing Community shall be open
space. The open space shall have ashape suitable toassure its use for landscaping and/or open space purposes. In
all districts, the Zoning Board ofAppeals may approve aSenior Housing Community with no more than 30%lot
coverage.
9.9.9 Dimensional Regulations. All dimensions shall comply with the lot dimensional regulations of this
subsection. In addition, the applicant shall prepare a "Development and Use" plan inaccordance with design
standards submitted and approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Requirement Residential District Business, Industrial, Limited Industrial
Minimum lot area 10 acres 10 acres
Minimum Frontage150 feet 150 feet
Minimum Lot width 200 feet 175 feet
Minimum Front yard 60 feet 60 feet
Minimum Side yard 40 feet 35 feet
Minimum Rear yard 50 feet 40 feet
9.9.10 Minimum Lot Frontages. SHOD sites shall have aminimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet
and at least one means ofingress/ egress provided by aprimary public roadway.
9.9.11 Landscaping. Aminimum buffer area of ten (10) feet shall beprovided atthe perimeter of the SHOD site.
Additional screening shall be designed and installed within setback areas adjoining orfacing residential properties,
tothe extent deemed appropriate bythe Zoning Board ofAppeals as apart of the site plan approval process.
Vegetation inthis buffer area shall not bedestroyed orremoved, except for normal maintenance. Buffer areas shallSource page 87
be included incalculating the Open Space requirement of this by-law. Applicant shall file alandscape plan, prepared by alandscape architect that demonstrates sufficient plantings to provide adequate screening. The landscaping plan shall strive to be consistent with the requirements of Section 10.5interms of the percent ofthe total interior landscaped area. The Zoning Board ofAppeals may reduce the width of the required buffer and modify other landscaping requirements where the applicant demonstrates that suitable screening will be provided by other means. 9.9.12 Parkingand Loading.There shall be aminimum of (a)0.75 parking spaces per independent living dwelling unit and (b)0.5parking spaces per assisted living dwelling unit and these calculations include necessary staff and visitor parking. The Applicant shall provide information detailing the method of computation of parking spaces. Allparking shall beconfined to the site except as allowed under Section 4.05Parking for residents of the SHOD must be reserved exclusively for their use. The Applicant shall demonstrate sufficient off-street loading space to insure that all loading operations take place off the public way. 9.9.13 Stormwater Management. The stormwater management system shall be designed inaccordance with the Subdivision Regulations and the MassDEP' sStormwater Management Guidelines and Regulations, as amended. 9.9.14 Utilities.All electric, gas, telephone, water distribution lines, and other utilities shall be placed underground. 9.9.15 Building Height.No building or structure shall be constructedto exceed thirty six (36') feet. Maximum building height shall bemeasured asset forth inthe State Building Code 780 CMR. Structures erected onabuilding and not used for human occupancy, such as chimneys, heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment, solar or photovoltaic panels, elevator housings, antennas, skylights, cupolas, spires, or other such roof structures and the like may exceed the maximum height ofbuilding provided that no part of the structures ismore than fifteen (15) higher than the upper elevation of the building and the total horizontal coverage of such structures on the building does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent. An additional one foot inheight - - may be obtained by special permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appealsby which applicant demonstrates an additional foot inexcess of the required setback distance, narrower side yard, or rear yard depth whichever ofthe three is the smallest; provided however, the height inany case shall not exceed forty two (42) feet. 9.9.16 Lighting.All lights and other sources of illumination ( whether interior or exterior) and all intense light emanating from operations orequipment shall be shielded from direct view atnormal eye level from streets and residential districts. 9.9.17 Signage.All signs and awnings shall conform tothe maximum area, height, number, setback and illumination requirements set forth inSection 6.3. 9.9.18 Noise Regulation. From the date the Senior Housing Community receives its final Certificate of Occupancy, no activity or use shall be allowed which causes exterior noise levels to exceed aday-night average sound level of 65 decibels at the lot line; no dwelling unit shall be located where exterior noise levels exceed aday- night average sound level of 65decibels; and no dwelling unit shall be constructed which allows interior noise levels to exceed aday-night average sound level of 45 decibels. The day/night average sound level (Ld.) isthe 24- hour average sound level, indecibels, resulting from the accumulation of noise from allsources contributing to the external noise environment of the site (with 10 decibels added to sound levels occurring from 10:00 AM to7:00 PM. The day-night average sound level shall be determined inaccordance with The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24 Housing and Urban Development, Part 51 Environmental Criteria and Standards ( 24 CFR 51). 9.9.19 Affordable Units.In accordance with the provisions set forth inthis Section 9.9.19 below, at the request of the applicant the Zoning Board ofAppeals as Special Permit Granting Authority inacting upon the application for aspecial permit for the SHOD development shall make specific findings as towhether there will be abenefit to the Town as aresult of allowing the applicant to make agrant of funds tothe Town inlieu of inclusionary affordable units inthe SHOD development. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider, as the most significant factor in making this finding, whether the applicant and the Town acting through the Board of Selectmen have executed a Development Agreement that includes without limitation the applicant' sagreement tomake agrant of funds to the Town for use indeveloping or fostering the development of affordable housing inthe Town or for use bythe Town for any other municipal purposes. The execution ofsuch aDevelopment Agreement shall strongly indicate that the Zoning Board of Appeals should find that there will be abenefit to the Town as aresult of allowing the applicant to make agrant of fundsto the Town inlieu of inclusionary affordable units inthe SHOD development. The findings shall also include consideration of appropriateness of the development site location for income eligible households, including proximity to and quality ofpublic transportation, schools and other services, as well asinput from the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen. Inexercising its discretion todecide whether abenefit would result to the Town inallowing agrant of funds inlieu of inclusionary units, theZoning Board of Appeals shall be subject to the following.
Source page 88
A.At least twelve percent (12%) ofthe number of Independent Living units inthe SHOD shall berestricted for
rental by persons earning not more than eighty percent of the area median family income asdefined by the
DHCD. Such affordable units shall be integrated into the overall development so as toprevent the physical
segregation of such units and otherwise shall be indistinguishable from market rate units and their associated
services except insize and interior finishing and appliances.
B.Grant of Funds—Subject to the Zoning Board of Appeal'sor Board of Selectmen' srespective determinations in
Section 9.9.19 A, inlieu of providing affordable units within adevelopment as described inSection 9.9.19 A,
the applicant may choose to make acash contribution to the Town of Canton via the Board of Selectmen
pursuant to MGL Ch. 44, s.53A, which payment shall be made upon the issuance ofthe first building permit
associated with the applicant' sproject. In doing so, the applicant shall comply with the following procedure:
1.Pre-Application Meeting—The applicant shall convene apre-application meeting with the Planning Board
and the Board of Selectmen to discuss the project proposal and affordable housing requirements.
2.Submittal of Affordable Housing Plan—The applicant shall fill out and submit aCash Contribution Form as
part of the pre-application meeting for site plan approval to the planning board. This form requires the
following information:
a.Name, location and statement of the total project units and the type of units.
b.Verification from the DHCD that the town isincompliance with the 10% requirements of
affordable housing standards for the community.
c.The following formula shall be applied as the basis for the cash contribution: Total number of
Independent Living units inthe SHOD X=$7,501 = Total Donation.
d.The total amount of the cash contribution to be made by the applicant.
e.Ifthe development shall occur inmore than one phase, each phase shall expressly be subject to
the donation formula herein.
C. The Zoning Board of Appeals inissuing the Special Permit will rely upon input from the Planning Board and the
Board of Selectmen to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section. In addition, the Zoning Board of
Appeals may impose conditions inwhich the building commissioner may limit, restrict, or withhold the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for any market rate unit(s)inadevelopment until, to the extent applicable:
1.allof the affordableunits have obtained acertificate of occupancy; or
2.any land, buildings, off-site units and/or cash contribution agreed upon to be donated to the Town or its
designee have been conveyed.
9.9.20 Fees.The filing fee for aSpecial Permit pursuant to this section shall be
1000.00. The Planning Board may charge the applicant afiling fee for site plan approval inaddition to atechnical
review fee pursuant to MGL. c.44 s.53G to engage professional services to review an application for aspecial
permit within the SHOD.
9.9.21 Accessibility. The facility and parking shall comply with allstate and federal requirements for handicapped
access.
9.9.22 Public Transportation. Applicant shall provide shuttle service for residents to nearby public transportation
facilities and other community resources.
9.9.23 Decision. Asite plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 10. 5shall be required.
The Zoning Board of Appeals may issue aspecial permit for adevelopment inthe SHOD when itfinds that the
proposed use isinharmony with the purpose and intent of the bylaw and the proposal shall be subject to general
or specific provisions set forth herein.
The Zoning Board of Appeals may waive any or allof the dimensional requirements, when, inthe judgment of the
Zoning Board ofAppeals, such action isinthe public interest and not inconsistent with the provisions of this
Section 9.9 Any such permit issued may also impose reasonable conditions, safeguards and limitations of time and
use. The Zoning Board ofAppeals as Special Permit Granting Authority reserves the right toamend, modify or
revoke any permit granted for noncompliance of aforesaid conditions.
And
2. By relabeling section 9.9 as not used
Or totake any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Commentary: The purpose of this warrant article isto delete the Senior Housing Overlay District zoning bylaw.
The current Senior Housing Overlay District has been developed and will become apre-existing non-conforming
use. The Planning Board would prefer to allow for Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Independent Living
apartments inthe underlying zoning rather than aspecial district.Source page 89
PLANNING BOARD MOTION
MOVED: That Zoning By-lawsof the Town be amended as follows:
1. By deleting Section 9.9 Canton Senior Housing Overlay District ( SHOD) and
2. By relabeling section 9.9 as not used.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 38 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth
6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article todelete the Senior Housing Overlay District. The current Senior Housing Overlay
District has been developed and will become apre-existing non-conforming use. The Planning Board would prefer
to allow for Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Independent Living apartments inthe underlying zoning as a
special permit rather than aspecial district.
The Planning Board have no changes inthe text of the motion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supported this Planning Board
Article which deletesthe Town’sexisting Senior Housing Overlay District. Properties in the district have been
developed and the overlay isno longer necessary. Itishoped that Senior Housing will continue to be developed in
the Town, more broadly inunderlying zones, inafashion not solely limited to aparticular overlay.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE39
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS – DELETE VILLAGE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article 39To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws:
1. By deletingSection 9.6 Village Housing Overlay District (VHOD) the text of which isbeing deleted appears
below indicated by strike out.
9.6 VILLAGE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT ( VHOD)
9.6.1Purpose. The purpose of the Village Housing Overlay District (VHOD) isto:
1.Provide dwellings for occupancy by individuals fifty-five (55) years of age or older;
2.Provide for mixed and diverse varieties ofhousing, including affordable housing; and
3.Provide for residential development inamanner that conserves environmental features, woodlands, wet
areas, open space, areas of scenic beauty, views and vistas.
9.6.2Overlay District; Applicability. The VHOD isan overlay zoning district. The benefits of the Village
Housing Overlay District Development ( VHODD) shall accrue only to those parcels located entirely within
the boundaries of the VHOD. Ifthe landowner selects to file adevelopment plan inconformance with the
requirements of the VHOD, the development shall conform tothe objectives, standards and criteria
specified by the VHOD. Ifthe landowner selects to file adevelopment plan inconformance with the
requirements of the underlying zoning district, the development shall conform to the objectives, standards
and criteria specified by the underlying zoning by-law.Source page 90
9.6.3 Location. The location ofaVHOD shall include all land designated by Town Meeting as being within the
VHOD, pursuant to G.L. c.40A, s.5.
9.6.4 Occupancy. The occupancy of aVHODD shall be by residents fifty-five (55) years of age or older, pursuant
to G.L.c.151 B.
9.6.5 Definitions. See Section 11, “Village Housing Overlay District.”
9.6.6 Use Restrictions or Requirements. AVHODD, consisting of the multi-family uses set forth below,
individually orincombination, may be authorized by aspecial permit issued by the Planning Board pursuant to this
Section and incompliance with the standards set forth herein.
1.Townhouse Style Structures consisting of dwelling units occupied by persons fifty-five (55) years ofage or
older and which are designed to have each dwelling unit placed side by side. Townhouse Style Structure
shall contain no less than two (2)units.
2.Apartment Style Structures which contain dwelling units occupied by persons fifty-five (55) years ofage or
older and which are designed to have dwelling units placed one above another ( stacked). Apartment Style
Structures shall contain no more than eight (8)dwelling units, and;
3.Structures and uses accessory to the multi-family use set forth above including: Community building
serving the residents of the VHODD; underground utilities located on alot not serving the dwelling;
recreational facilities; and roadways.
9.6.7 Application. An application for aspecial permit for construction of aVHODD shall be submitted tothe
Planning Board onforms furnished by the Panning Board, accompanied bythe filing fee, the following information
and data, and adevelopment plan as described below.
1.All of the information required for site plan approval, ifapplicable;
2.The name and address of the Applicant( s)and all legal and beneficial owners ofthe site. Copies of all
instruments, options, contracts or encumbrances affecting ownership of the development site. An
instrument executed by all persons owning property within the site consenting to the development of the
subject property, as applied for.
3.Aproposed development schedule showing the beginning of construction, the rate of construction and
development, including stages, ifapplicable, and the estimated date of completion.
4.Anarrative Design Review report prepared by qualified professionals, detailing the impact of the
development on the Town'scapacity tofurnish services including, but not limited to, roads, water and
sanitation.
5.Information regarding the number and kind of dwelling units and other structures ( including signs)
proposed, their location, the number of bedrooms planned, the sale prices anticipated and population
projections pertaining thereto.
6.Areas tobe set aside for building structures, parking areas and conservation and recreation easements.
7.Information pertaining to any condominium organization ( ifany).
8.Copies of all proposed deed restrictions to ensure occupancy by persons fifty-five (55) years ofage or
older, the resale of the dwelling units at affordable prices and the right of first refusal infavor ofthe Town
for dwelling units to be sold at affordable prices, ifapplicable.
9.Any and all other information that the Planning Board may reasonably require inaform acceptable to itto
assist indetermining whether the Applicant' sproposed development plan meets the objectives of this
Section.
9.6.8 Qualifying Land Area.Qualifying Land Areas shall be inone ownership with definitive boundaries, shall be
located entirely within aVHOD and shall contain atleast ten (10) contiguous acres of land. No more than fifteen
15) percent of aQualifying Land Area shall be Wetlands.
9.6.9 Density.Not more than one (1)dwelling unit shall be constructed for each five thousand ( 5,000) square
feet of Qualifying Land Area or portion thereof inaVHODD.
9.6.10 Open SpaceRequirement. At least thirty (30%) percent of the VHODD site shall be open space. The
open space shall have ashape suitable to assure its use for landscaping and/or open space purposes.
9.6.11 Buffer Area.The Planning Board may require Buffer Areas atspecific locations along the perimeter of the
VHODD. Vegetation inthis buffer area shall beenhanced asnecessary toprovide avisual barrier. Buffer areas shall
be included incalculating the Open Space requirement of this by-law.
9.6.12 Minimum Lot Frontages. VHODD sites shall have aminimum frontage of one hundred and twenty (120)
feet and at least one (1)means of ingress/ egress provided byaprimary public roadway.
9.6.13 Ingress and Egress.Each means of ingress/ egress shall have acontinuous frontage of sixty (60) feet on
aprimary roadway. The Planning Board has the discretion to require more than one (1)means of ingress/ egress toSource page 91
the extent that the proposed primary public road exceeds one thousand ( 1000) feet inlength, inaccordance with
the Canton Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The primary public roadway( s)serving the site shall be subject to
the Rules and Regulations of the Canton Planning Board governing the Subdivision ofLand, the Canton Department
of Public Works regulations regarding water, sewer and storm drainage systems, and any other applicable
regulation and/or standards ofthe Town.
1.The secondary private roadway(s)serving the site shall besized to adequately serve the intended
vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The secondary private roadway(s)shall strive to conform to the Rules and
Regulations of the Canton Planning Board governing the Subdivision ofLand, the Canton Department of
Public Works regulations regarding water, sewer and storm drainage systems, and any other applicable
regulation and/or standards ofthe Town.
2.The secondary private roadways shall be maintained by anassociation ofunit owners or by the applicant.
Paths for the use of residents shall be attractively designed with proper regard for convenience, separation
of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic, and access tothe amenities and facilities on the site and to
paths on adjacent sites.
9.6.14 Parking.There shall be aminimum of two (2)parking spaces per dwelling unit. At least fifty (50%)
percent ofall Townhouse residential parking spaces required shall not be surface parking. At least fifty (50%)
percent of all Apartment residential parking spaces required shall not be surface parking. All non-surface parking
shall be designed to be an integral part of the residential structure itserves.
1.All required parking shall be exclusively reserved for motor vehicles ofresidents oremployees of the
development.
9.6.15 Stormwater Management. The stormwater management system shall be designed inaccordance with
the Subdivision Regulations and the DEP'sStormwater Management Guidelines and Regulations, as amended.
9.6.16 Utilities.All electric, gas, telephone, water distribution lines, and other utilities shall be placed
underground.
9.6.17 Dwellings. The development of one (1)or more townhouse- style and/or multifamily style structure on a
lot or lots shall be permitted inanapplication to construct aVHODD. Such dwellings may be situated on any
common or individual lot consistent with the overall design objectives of the VHOD, provided however, that such
dwellings shall beconnected to the public sewer or shall comply with the provisions ofthe State Sanitary Code, 310
CMR 15.00, any other applicable State regulations, and with the rules of the Board of Health.
9.6.18 Affordable Units.At least fifteen percent ( 15%)of the dwelling units shall be deed restricted for purchase
by persons earning not more than eighty (80%)percent ofthe area median family income asdefined by the
Commonwealth' sDepartment of Housing and Community Development. Such affordable dwelling units shall be
integrated into the overall development soas to prevent the physical segregation ofsuch units and otherwise shall
be indistinguishable from market rate units except insize and interior finishing and appliances. Preference. Asa
condition of approval, the Planning Board shall require that Canton residents be given first preference inthe
purchase of dwelling units within the VHODD. Such preference shall be for thirty (30%) percent of the dwelling
units inthe VHODD and shall be for at least one (1)year from the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for
any residential building within the VHODD.
9.6.19 Building Height.No building or structure shall be constructed to exceed thirty-five (35) feet or three (3)
stories, whichever is lower.
9.6.20 Setbacks. No building shall be constructed so as to benearer to the line of any street than the "required
setback distance" or nearer to the side line of its lot than the "required side yard width" or nearer to the rear line of
its lot than the "required rear yard depth" specified below:
Required setback distance 30'
Required side yard width 30'
Required rear yard depth 30'
9.6.21 Fees.The filing fee for aspecial permit pursuant tothis Section shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000).The
Planning Board shall also charge the applicant atechnical review fee, pursuant to G. L. c.44, s.53G. Such
technical review fee shall be used to engage professional, technical and/orlegal consultants to review an
application for aspecial permit within the VHOD. The initial deposit of such fee shall be ten thousand dollars
10,000.00)
9.6.22 Decision. The Planning Board may grant aspecial permit for aVHODD where itmakes the following
findings:
1.The proposed development complies with the requirements ofthis section;Source page 92
2.The proposed development does not cause substantial detriment to the neighborhood after considering
the following potential consequences:
a.noise, during the construction and operational phases;
b.pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
c.environmental harm;
d.visual impact caused by the character and scale of the proposed structure( s).
And
2. By relabeling section 9.6 as not used
Or totake any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Commentary: The purpose of this warrant article isto delete the Village Housing Overlay District zoning bylaw.
The current Village Housing Overlay District has been developed and will become apre-existing non-conforming
use. The Planning Board would prefer toallow for Senior Independent Living apartments inthe underlying zoning
rather than aspecial district, treating them as any other multifamily style development.
PLANNING BOARD MOTION
MOVED: That Zoning By-lawsbe amended as follows:
1. By deleting Section 9.6 Village Housing Overlay District ( VHOD) and
2. By relabeling section 9.6 as not used.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 39 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth6 and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article to delete theVillage Housing Overlay District. The current Village Housing Overlay
District has been developed and will become apre-existing non-conforming use. There isanother vacant parcel
that would still be able to be developed as age-restricted multifamily under the proposed revised Table of Use. The
Planning Board would prefer toallow for Senior Independent Living apartments in the underlying zoning as a
special permit rather than aspecial district, treating them as any other multifamily style development. The
Planning Board have no changes inthe text of the motion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supported this Planning Board
Article which deletes the Town’sexisting Village (Senior) Housing Overlay District. Propertiesin the district have
been developed and the overlay isno longer necessary.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 93
ARTICLE40
AMEND THE ZONING MAP BY REZONING CERTAIN BUSINESS PARCELS TO SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONES
Article 40To see if the Townwill vote to amend the Zoning Map to rezone the following parcels from Business ( B)
Zone to the respective adjacent Single Family Zone: Single Residence AA (SR-AA), Single Residence B (SR-B),or
Single Residence C (SR-C) as follows:
AddressParcel NumberCurrent ZoneProposed Zone
2Tracywood Road 088_ 021_ 000BSR-AA
4 Tracywood Road088_ 019_000Partially B, partially SR-AASR-AA
3 Tracywood Road088_ 020_000BSR-AA
5 Tracywood Road088_ 018_000Partially B, partially SR-AASR-AA
1 Meetinghouse Road079_ 103_000BSR-C
2 Meetinghouse Road079_ 100_000BSR-C
5 Meetinghouse Road079_ 104_000Partially B, Partially SR-CSR-C
6 Meetinghouse Road079_ 099_000Partially B, Partially SR-CSR-C
20 Louise Street079_ 106_000Partially B, partially SR- CSR-C
22 Louise Street079_ 105_000Partially B, partially SR- CSR-C
1 Edward Street079_ 090_000BusinessSR- C
5 Edward Street079_ 089_ 000BSR-C
6 Edward Street079_ 083_ 000BSR-C
7 Edward Street079_ 088_000Partially B, Partially SR- CSR-C
8 Edward Street079_ 084_000Partially B, Partially SR-B, SR-B
Partially SR-C
16 Barbara Road079_ 079_000Partially B, Partially SR- BSR-B
orto take any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Commentary: The aim of this zoning map changeis to preserve existing single family home neighborhoods by
changing the underlying zoning to match the existing conditions.Source page 96
PLANNINGBOARD MOTION
MOVED: That the Zoning Map be amended to rezone parcels identified in the warrant from
Business ( B) Zone to the respective adjacent Single Family Zone: Single Residence AA (SR-AA), Single
Residence B (SR-B), or Single Residence C (SR-C) as presented in the warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 40 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth 6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article to rezone certain Business Zone parcels to Single Family Residence Zones. The aim
of this zoning map change isto preserve existing single-family home neighborhoods by changing the underlying
zoning to match the existing conditions.
The Planning Board have no changes inthe text of the motion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted tounanimously support this Planning
Board Article which addresses single family home neighborhoods.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE41
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 4.1.6 NOTES TO TABLES OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Article 41To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law 4.1.6 Notes to Tables of Dimensional
Requirements by adding anew subsection 3as follows; or take any other action related thereto.
3.Residential Accessory structures.
a.Permitted and required accessory uses toresidential properties shall be on the same lot of record as the
principal use towhich they are necessary and shall be such as not to alter the character of the premises
on which itislocated.
b.On lots less than three acres, no freestanding residential accessory building shall occupy part of the
required Front Yard.
c.In no case shall an accessory structure be allowed that islarger insize or height than the principal
building.
d.See the Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts for rear and side yard setbacks ( Section
4.1.4)
e.Residential accessory building size may not exceed the size and number requirements outlined below1,2
Lot sizeMaximum individual Maximum number of Maximum total
accessory building accessory structuresaccessory
footprintstructure area
Less than ½ acreNo greater than 800 sq. ft.31, 000 s. f.
an acre to 1acreNo greater than 1000 sq. ft.41, 000 s. f.
1 acre to 3 acresNo greater than 1,500 sq. 52, 000 s. f.
ft.
3or more acres Must be smaller than No specific limit, lot No specific limit,
principal building, may be coverage applieslot coverage
located inany yard (front, applies
side, or rear)Source page 97
1Ground mounted solar panels are exempt from footprint size limitations of this Section 4.1.6,but not lot
coverage limitations.
2Historic storage or accessory structures on properties identified on the Massachusetts Cultural Resource
Information System (MACRIS) or by the local or state Massachusetts Historical Commissions will not count
towards maximum allowable square footage for the purposes ofadding new accessory structures;
however, expanding an existing historic structure willbe counted towards the allowable square footage.
Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Commentary: Regulating accessory building size to be insmaller proportion to the principal building will prevent
residential accessory buildings from being disproportionately large and altering the character ofthe premises on
which itislocated.
PLANNING BOARD MOTION
MOVED: That Zoning By-law 4.1.6 Notes to Tables of Dimensional Requirements be amended by
adding a new subsection 3 as follows:
3.Residential Accessory structures.
a.Permitted and required accessory structures to residential properties shall be on the same lot
of record as the principal structure to which they are accessory and shall be such as not to alter
the character of the premises on which itis located.
b.On lots less than three acres, no freestanding residential accessory building shall occupy part
of the required Front Yard.
c.In no case shall an accessory structure be allowed that is larger in size or height than the
principal building.
d.See theTable of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts for rear and side yard
setbacks ( Section 4.1.4)
e.Residential accessory building size may not exceed the size and number requirements outlined
below1,:2
Lot sizeMaximum individual Maximum number of Maximum total
accessory building accessory structuresaccessory
footprintstructure area
Less than ½ acreNo greater than 800 sq. 31, 000 s. f.
ft.
an acre to 1 acreNo greater than 1000 sq.41, 000 s. f.
ft.
1 acre to 3 acresNo greater than 1,500 42, 000 s. f.
sq. ft.
3 or more acres Must be smaller than No specific limit, lot No specific
principal building, may coverage applieslimit, lot
be located in rear, side coverage
or front yard (except applies
front yard by special
permit from the Board of
Appeals only)
1Ground mounted solar panels are exempt from footprint size limitations of this Section 4.1.6,
but not lot coverage limitations.
2Historic storage or accessory structures on properties identified on the Massachusetts Cultural
Resource Information System ( MACRIS) or by the local or state Massachusetts Historical
Commissions will not count towards maximum allowable square footage for the purposes of
adding new accessory structures; however, expanding an existing historic structure will be
counted towards the allowable square footage.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 41 as written in the warrant be adopted.Source page 98
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed the proposed article to regulate the size of residential accessory structures. Regulating accessory
building size to be in smaller proportion to the principal building will prevent residential accessory buildings from
being disproportionately large and altering the character of the premises on which itislocated.
The Planning Board voted 4-1in favor (David McCarthy opposed) to change the text of the motion so that the
maximum number of accessory structures allowed for lots sized 1acre to 3acres was reduced to 4total structures.
They also voted 5-0infavor of allowing accessory buildings or structures in the front yards of lots sized 3acres or
greater by special permit from the Board of Appeals.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to unanimously support the Planning
Board Article which addresses the size of accessory structures in relation to principalbuildings in lots of particular
sizes.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE42
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 10.4.8 LAPSE REGARDING TIME FRAME FOR SPECIAL PERMITS TO
LAPSE”
Article42 To see ifthe Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 10.4.8 as follows, or to take any action
related thereto.
10.4.8 Lapse.Special permits shall lapse ifasubstantial use thereof or construction thereunder has not begun,
except for good cause, within 3years following the filing of the special permit approval ( plus such time as required
to pursue or await the determination of anappeal referred to inG.L.c.40A, s.17, from the grant thereof) with the
Town Clerk.
Board of Selectmen for Planning Board
Commentary: Mass General Law Chapter 40 A, Section 9,Paragraph fourteen changed the specified period of
time inwhich aspecial permit lapses from not more than 2years tonot more than 3years, effective August 10,
2016.
PLANNING BOARD MOTION
MOVED: That Zoning By-Laws Section 10.4.8 be amended as follows:
10.4.8 Lapse. Special permits shall lapse if a substantial use thereof or construction thereunder has not
begun, except for good cause, within 3 years following the filing of the special permit approval ( plus
suchtime as required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal referred to in G.L. c.40A, s.
17, from the grant thereof) with the Town Clerk.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED: The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 42 as written in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0Source page 99
PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: On Februarythth6and again on March 6,2019, the Planning Board
discussed theproposed article tochange the time frame for special permits to lapse. Mass General Law Chapter 40
A,Section 9,Paragraph fourteen changed the specified period of time in which aspecial permit lapses from not
more than 2years to not more than 3years, effective August 10, 2016.
The Planning Board have no changes inthe text of the motion.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to unanimously support the Planning
Board motion which extends the time after which Special Permitswill “ lapse”.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE43
AMEND VETERAN’ S TAX PROGRAM
Article 43To see ifthe town will vote toamend the motion voted by the Town pursuant to Article 28 at the 2014
annual town meeting to amend the references therein to $1000 by deleting the number $1000 and replacing same
with the new number $1500, pursuant tochapter 281 ofthe acts of 2018, ortake any other action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the motion voted by the Town pursuant to Article 28 at the 2014 annual town
meeting be hereby amended by deleting the references therein to One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000) and
replacing same with the new number One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($ 1,500) pursuant to chapter
281 of the Acts of 2018.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0
DISCUSSION: This article seeks to increase the property tax benefit for resident veterans, under which
veterans seeking relief can work for the town atminimum wage and apply those earnings to tax relief. The amount
of relief ispresently capped at $1,000; the article would raise this to $1,500.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 100
ARTICLE44
AMEND BORROWING FOR PLEASANT STREET DAM PROJECT
Article 44To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken under Article 12, Motion 5of the May 14, 2018
Annual Town Meeting by reducing the authorized borrowing for the Pleasant St. Dam project by asum of money
obtained by the Town through settlement oflitigation and the receipt of pledged funds through said settlement
agreement, and toappropriate said settlement and pledge funds for the Dam project or totake any other action in
relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($ 275,000.00) be
appropriated to the Reservoir Pond dam repair project by transfer from Free Cash ( Undesignated Fund
Balance) in the Treasury of the Town thereby increasing the appropriation voted in Article 12 motion
10 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Article 12 motion 5 ofthe 2018 Annual Town Meeting of One
Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 1,250,000) to One Million Five Hundred Twenty Five
Thousand Dollars ($ 1,525,000) with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY19and to reduce
the amount authorized to be borrowed in said motion by Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
275,000) to a lesser total borrowing authorization of Nine Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
975,000).
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0
DISCUSSION: The Town received$275,000 from the developer of the Pleasant Street Dam project aspart of a
litigation settlement. This sum was deposited into the general fund which will increase the Town’sFree Cash
Undesignated Fund Balance). This motion isto transfer/ apply this $275,000 from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund
Balance) against the Town Pleasant Street Dam project, effectively reducing the outstanding obligation/ borrowing
authorized in prior Town Meetings.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
ARTICLE45
VOTE TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THESOLAR FACILITY STABILIZATION FUND
Article45To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, or
transfer from available funds or by transfer from Free Cash, asum of money for theSolar Facility Stabilization
Fund, or to take any action related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 100,000) be transferred for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019 from Free Cash ( Undesignated Fund Balance) of the Town to the
Town Solar Facility Stabilization Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0
DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee voted to recommend atransfer of $100,000 from free cash to the Town
Solar Facility Stabilization Fund. This transfer offunds is recommended, as future revenue from lease payments
and energy credits may not be sufficient to cover the cost of future rate increases and/orpayments that the Town
would incur for electric power obtained from the solar power facility.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 101
ARTICLE46
APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR ( FY20)
Article 46 To see what sums of money the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash,
transfer from any available funds orborrow pursuant to any applicable statute to meet the expenses of the next
fiscal year for the various Town Boards, Committees, Departments and Agencies, orto take any other action
related thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article 46 – MOTION 1
MOVED: That the following sums of money be transferred to the General Fund in Fiscal Year
2020 in order to fund the Town’sannual operating budget:
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0
Article 46 – MOTION 1
DISCUSSION: This isaprocedural motion to transfer funds from various sources to partially fund the general
operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________
Article 46 – MOTION 2
MOVED: That the following sums of money be raised and appropriated from the FY 2020 tax
levy and other general revenues of the Town along with revenue sources listed in Motion 1.
Article 46 –MOTION 2
DISCUSSION: Please see the Finance Committee Report to the Town of Canton for ATM 2019 at the front of this
warrant for adiscussion of the FY 2020 operating budget.
APPROVED__________ DISAPPROVED__________Source page 112
MUNICIPAL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2020 THRU 2024 (000'S)
FY20 -FY24
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 20FY 21FY 22FY 23FY 24Totals
Council onAgingReplace Fencing atSenior Center48 - - - - 48
ExecutiveDrainage & Sidewalk Improvements - 115 - - - 115
FinanceServer Replacement71 - - - - 71
FinanceSoftware Upgrade17 - - - - 17
FinancePolice Video Recording System19 - - - - 19
FinanceComputers/ Peripherals1057513551204
FinanceCopier Replacements - 82525 - 58
FireFire Records & Dispatch Software30 - - - - 30
FireStation Alerting System18 - - - - 18
FireRepair Floors at Fire Stations25 - - - - 25
FireTurnout Gear20202020 - 80
FireOther Equipment- 601575 - 150
FireVehicle Replacements- 4511050 - 205
LibraryExtraordinary Maintenance27 - 1715 - 59
LibraryWireless Printing Services - 7 - - - 7
LibraryWorkstations/ Other Peripheral Equipment- 40- 40
LibraryPainting & Carpeting 7- - 10- 17
LibraryBuilding Systems Replacement -- 25- 25
LibraryPaving Resurfacing -- - 100 - 100
Parks & RecreationLighting System atDuggan Baseball Field11 - - -- 11
Parks & RecreationVehicle Replacements- 76- 76
PolicePolice Cruiser Replacements145145145145145725
PoliceBullet Resistant Vests15 5 5 5 535
Property MaintenanceRoof Repairs- - 115 - - 115
Property MaintenanceBuilding Repairs202020 - 2080
Property MaintenanceExtraordinary Maintenance- 1227 - - 39
Property MaintenanceInterior & Exterior Painting761030 - - 116
Property MaintenanceVehicle Replacements39 - - 105 - 144
Public WorksVehicle Replacements- 48- 130178
Public WorksHeavy DutyVehicle Replacements -- - 170510680
Public WorksTechnology Upgrades- 70- 70
Public WorksEquipment Replacements2936 - - 974
Public WorksDam Inspections- 24- 24
Public WorksEngineering Evaluation ofDams -- - - 260260
Public WorksDedham Street Utility Easement -- 65- 65
Public WorksReplace Sidewalk Tractor/Plows -- - - 170170
Total Municipal Cash Capital Requests7507508008501, 0004,150
Available Cash Capital7507508008501, 0004,150
Requests over (under) available -- - - --Source page 113
MUNICIPAL CAPITAL REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2020 THRU 2024 (000'S) c
( ont'd.)
FY20 -FY24
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 20FY 21FY 22FY 23FY 24Totals
ConservationPequitside Farm Parking Reconstruction - 200 - - - 200
FireFire Engine Refurbishment - 162 - - 240402
FirePortable/Mobile Radios -- - 200 - 200
FireThermal Imaging Cameras -- - 96- 96
Property MaintenanceMemorial Hall Exterior Brick Repairs -- - - 750750
Public WorksHeavy Duty Vehicle Replacements189241 - 170 - 600
Public WorksLoader Mounted Snow Blower -- - - 140140
Total Municipal Debt Capital Requests5512413702369902, 388
Available Debt Capital3032252004101, 2042,342
Requests over (under) available24816170( 174)(214) 46
AmbulanceAmbulance Replacements435 -265 - - 700
AmbulanceEMS Supervisor Vehicle -- 45- 45
AmbulanceEquipment Replacements- 11020 - - 130
Total Ambulance Requests (Cash Reserves) 43537565 - - 875
WaterComprehensive Water Resource Management Plan50 - - - - 50
WaterDemolish Storage Buildings atPine Street - 185 - - - 185
Total Water Enterprise Requests (Cash Reserves) - 235 - - - 235
WaterWater System Improvements8305, 0002,4002,6001,70012,530
Total Water Enterprise Requests (Debt Capital) 8305,0002,4002,6001,70012,530
SewerComprehensive Water Resource Management Plan - 200 - - - 200
Total Sewer Enterprise Requests (Cash Reserves) - 200 - - - 200
SewerSewer Inflow & Infiltration Projects- 9451,3051,1651403,555
Total Sewer Enterprise Requests (Debt Capital)- 9451,3051,1651403,555Source page 114
SCHOOL CAPITAL REQUESTS FORFISCAL 2020THRU 2024 (000'S)
FY20 -FY 24
DEPARTMENTDESCRIPTIONFY 20FY 21FY 22FY 23FY 24Totals
CASH CAPITAL
Building RepairsAir Conditioning Units30303030120
Building RepairsBathroon Repairs88
Building RepairsCarpeting161026
Building RepairsDoor Locks & Window Coverings3030303030150
Building RepairsFloor Mats55
Building RepairsFloor Tile Replacement10123153
Building RepairsGarage Door Replacement66
Building RepairsHVAC Improvements - Systemwide4080100100100420
Building RepairsMaster Plan Recommendations2172173483401, 122
Building RepairsRoof Top Unit Replacement3939
Building RepairsSecurity Upgrades5450505050254
Total Building Repairs1764394495895502, 203
TechnologyChromebook Replacements1730303030137
TechnologyFirewall Replacement3434
TechnologyInstructional Technology Pilot6060
TechnologyPortable Teacher Learning Devices4065652020210
TechnologyPrinter Replacements1010101040
TechnologyProjectors & Screens7930109
TechnologyTechnology - DW200200
TechnologyWireless Access Points4240404040202
Total Technology272175145100300992
Program ImprovementsAthletic Equipment77
Program ImprovementsAuditorium Equipment Upgrade6565130
Program ImprovementsMusic Technology Course Equipment99
Program ImprovementsMusical Instruments201515151580
Program ImprovementsPerforming Arts Equipment Technology111122
Program ImprovementsRobotics88
Program ImprovementsSPED Equipment1010
Program ImprovementsTechnology Equipment99
Program ImprovementsTV Studio Equipment Replacement1515
Program ImprovementsVisual Arts Instructional Technology Upgrade1313
Total Program Improvements15691152615303
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentCustodial Equipment142020202094
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentDesks for Teachers4848
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentFurniture for Professional Development2525
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentKitchen Equipment1115551515111
Furniture, Fixtures & EquipmentLibrary Furniture15101641
Total Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment11345913535319
Extraordinary MaintenanceLawn Tractor/Snow Blower Replacement1111
Extraordinary MaintenanceReplace Granite Curbing2222
Total Extraordinary Maintenance - 33 - - - 33
VehiclesBus Replacements100100100300
Total Vehicles- - 100100100300
Total Cash Capital Requests750750800850 1,
0004,150
Available Capital750750800850 1,
0004,150
Requests over (under) available- - - - --
DEBT CAPITAL
Building Repairs/ImprovementsBleacher & Pressbox Replacement - Memorial Field1009001, 000
Building Repairs/ImprovementsBrick Repointing200375575
Building Repairs/ImprovementsWIFI Backbone6868
Building Repairs/ImprovementsHVAC Unit Ventilators200250450
Building Repairs/ImprovementsRoof Top Unit - CHS122122
Total Debt Capital Requests2901,1002002503752,215
Available Capital350200315100 1,
2502,215
Requests over (under) available( 60)900( 115) 150( 875)-