Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

Braintree Town Council MEMBERS David Ringius, Jr, Chairman Committee on Ordinance & Rules Shannon Hume, Vice- Chairman One JFK Memorial Drive Julia Flaherty, Member Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Charles Ryan, Member Wednesday, July 26, 2023 MINUTES A meeting of the Committee on Ordinance & Rules was held Remote via Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, beginning at 5:00pm. Chairman Ringius was in the Chair. Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call to begin the meeting Present: David Ringius, Jr, Chairman Shannon Hume, Vice-Chairwoman Julia Flaherty, Member Charles Ryan, Member Meredith Boericke, Council President Also Present: Margaret Laforest, Chief of Staff Melissa SantucciRozzi, Director of Planning & Community Development David Ringius, Jr, Chairman of the Committee on Ordinance & Rules asked for a moment of silence for our first responders and all those serving home and abroad. July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 1 of 6 Approval of Minutes • February 1, 2023 Motion made by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of February 1, 2023 Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of February 1, 2023 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Roll Call Vote: For (4 – Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) • April 5, 2023 Motion made by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 5, 2023. Motion: by Councilor Ryan to approve Minutes of April 5, 2023 Second: by Councilor Flaherty Roll Call Vote: For (4 – Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) Old Business • None New Business • 23 041 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-102 Definitions or take up any action related thereto Chairman Ringius asked if there is anyone from the Mayor’s staff that would like to speak. Director SantucciRozzi on behalf of the Planning Board who submitted some zoning text amendments on May 23, 2023 to the Town Council. What is in front of you is some definitions for some new uses we would like to create. We have the use table and how these uses would fall into the various zoning districts and also some parking requirements to go along with these uses as well. Production Studio A full-service enterprise offering the entire range of production and post-production services necessary to create a motion picture and all other forms of movie, television and streaming material, including costumes, props, cameras, sound recording, crafts, sets, lighting, special effects, dressing and bathing facilities and food service. Brewery with Tap Room An establishment that produces and packages alcoholic and non-alcoholic ales, beers, hard ciders, and/or other craft beverages to be purchased, served and consumed on-site and off-site. Retail and July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 2 of 6 wholesale sales of beverages for off-site consumption is permitted in keeping with the codes and regulations of the Town of Braintree and State of Massachusetts. Brewery Production Tours and Tastings are allowed to be served and consumed on site. Service of craft beverages must be in conjunction with and provide for the service of food (in house or mobile). Brewery Production An establishment that produces ales, beers, hard ciders, and/or other crafty beverages to be consumed off-site. Retail and wholesale sales of beverages for off-site consumption is permitted in keeping with the codes and regulations of the Town of Braintree and State of Massachusetts. On site service and consumption is allowed only for Brewery Production Tours and Tastings Function/Conference Facility An establishment that contains rooms and spaces both Indoor and Outdoor, which is available for rent or lease by the public for the holding of banquets, meetings, conferences, receptions, parties, or other similar events Chairman Ringius asked if there were any committee members that would like to speak. Councilor Ryan asked if the Planning Board voted in favor of this? Director SantucciRozzi stated it was a favorable recommendation 3/1/0 with member Grove voting in opposition. Councilor Hume asked if there are any particular businesses that these are being put forward to accommodate? Director SantucciRozzi stated we started working on this about the time of the potential studio over at Banner Park. The brewery front we had an inquiry about a year and a half ago from a group of young individuals who wanted to do something on a more smaller scale in South Braintree Square and we didn’t have the definition in place. We can’t do light manufacturing there. We are trying to listen to the community. The owner of Alba is looking at the location at 589 Granite Street for potential function facilities as well. Councilor Hume asked that a brewery will be allowed in the Landing? Director SantucciRozzi stated yes with a special permit, understanding that smaller sites and smaller buildings we might need a bit more review. Councilor Hume stated that is good because parking is already bad in that area. Councilor Flaherty stated is the Widow Maker light manufacturing and not why they have food? Director SantucciRozzi stated we were under the impression that the production would have tastings. They have a special permit and do the food trucks. Councilor Flaherty stated I support this and think it is good to pair food with alcohol. Chairman Reynolds stated during the budget we recognized we need to be open to new forms to bring revenue into town. These are all uses to bring revenue into town. Its been hard to find function facilities since some closed during COVID. For Function/Conference Facilities, I agree to have the parking needs be on a case by case basis. July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 3 of 6 Margaret Laforest stated the Mayor offers his support of these Definitions and updates of the Use Table. Braintree is well positioned to bring in some of these businesses. This is a great step forward. Chairman Ringius asked if there is a motion for Order 23 041 Motion made by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council Order 23 041. MOTION: To amend Section 135-102 Definitions as submitted Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council to approve Order 23 041 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (4 – Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) • 23 042 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses or take up any action related thereto Chairman Ringius asked if there is anyone from the Mayor’s staff that would like to speak. Director SantucciRozzi explained the Table of Principle Uses: Amend Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses (add the following new uses): Use: RA RB RC C123 GB HB C osc BWLD Production NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO Studio Brewery with NO NO NO NO SP YES YES NO SP Tap Room Brewery NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO Production Function/Conference NO NO NO NO NO SP SP NO NO Facility Chairman Ringius asked if there were any committee members that would like to speak. Chairman Ringius asked if there is a motion for Order 23 042 Motion made by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council Order 23 042. July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 4 of 6 MOTION: To amend Section 135-601 Table of Uses as submitted Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council to approve Order 23 042 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (4 – Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) • 23 043 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirement or take up any action related thereto Chairman Ringius asked if there is anyone from the Mayor’s staff that would like to speak. Director SantucciRozzi explained the Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements: Amend Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements (to add the following Parking Requirements) Use: Parking Requirement Production 1 Parking Space per 700 Sq. Ft. Studio Brewery with Production Area: 1 Parking Space per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Tap Room Tap Room: 1 Parking Space per 3.5 Seats Brewery Production Area: 1 Parking Space per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Production Dedicated Tasting Area: 1 Parking Space per 500 Sq. Ft. Function/Conference Facility To be set by the Planning Board per 135-806B Director SantucciRozzi stated the reason for the Function/Conference Facility parking requirements being set on a case-by-case basis is the days of your traditional function has progressed to all different kinds of functionality. Based on if a seated function, stadium style or lecture hall or more of a cocktail style. Chairman Ringius asked if there were any committee members that would like to speak. Chairman Ringius asked if there is a motion for Order 23 043 Motion made by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council Order 23 043. July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 5 of 6 MOTION: To amend Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements as submitted. Motion: by Councilor Hume for favorable recommendation to the full Council to approve Order 23 043 Second: by Councilor Ryan Roll Call Vote: For (4 – Flaherty, Hume, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0) It was unanimously voted by Roll Call to adjourn the meeting at 5:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan M. Cimino, Clerk of the Council Documents provided for Meeting • 23 041 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-102 Definitions or take up any action related thereto • 23 042 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-601 Table of Principle Uses or take up any action related thereto • 23 043 Braintree Planning Board: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Section 135-806 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirement or take up any action related thereto July 26, 2023 Committee on Ordinance & Rules 6 of 6