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cozulady
Senior Member
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 Posted - 08/19/2013 : 10:07:01 AM
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August 14, 2013
City Council
City of Everett
484 Broadway
Everett, MA 02149
RE: Lower Broadway and Resort Casino Zoning Districts
To the Members of the Common Council and the Board of Aldermen:
My consulting firm was retained by the Mayor’s Office to prepare amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance under the direction of the City, working in coordination with senior
staff including the Department of Planning and Development, Building Department,
City Solicitor’s office and the Mayor’s Office, and with legal counsel Kopelman and
Paige, P.C. A summary of the draft zoning proposal will be presented to the City
Council Joint Convention scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2013.
If so ordered by the Council that evening, draft zoning and map amendments will be
placed on file for public inspection late next week, and advertised for consideration
at a Planning Board public hearing to begin on September 9, 2013.
The zoning amendments would accomplish two primary objectives:
1. Modify the Zoning Map to provide for Commercial, Employment, Mixed-Use and
Residential zoning districts in the Lower Broadway area, allowing new private
investment in this location based on the vision set forth in the Lower Broadway
Master Plan. The existing zoning is almost entirely industrial.
2. Create zoning to allow a Category 1 gaming establishment as provided for in the
Host Community Agreement enacted between the City and Wynn MA, LLC.
128 B E L KNAP S T R E E T CONCORD, MA 01742
Telephone
617-719-1019
Email
agjenni ngs@i c l oud.com
WWW.AGJENNINGS.COM
This memo and the draft zoning map, attached, are provided to summarize the draft
zoning proposal in preparation for the meeting this Monday.
Zoning Framework, Lower Broadway District
The Lower Broadway Master Plan prepared
by Sasaki Associates, working with the City of
Everett through a substantial public process,
provides the basis of the proposed zoning
map. A Lower Broadway District (“LBD”) is
proposed, including zoning subdistricts
organized based on the land use objectives in
the Future Land Use Plan, pictured here.
Key policy elements of the proposed zoning
would include:
#8227; Commercial, Employment and Mixed-Use
Zoning closer to the Mystic River, transitioning to primarily Residential zoning north of Beacham Street.
#8227; Increased allowable building height, with allowances greater in Commercial and
Mixed-Use district transitioning to lower allowed heights in residential areas.
#8227; Design Standards to provide developers clear direction regarding the City’s
objectives for development in this location, and to provide the Approving
Authority a framework for project permitting.
#8227; Incentives, such as height and density bonuses, for projects providing additional
public benefits such as improvements to sidewalks and parks, public
infrastructure improvements, and structured parking (as opposed to surface lots).
Resort Casino Overlay District.
In addition to the LBD District, a Resort Casino Overlay District (“RCOD”) would be
proposed to provide for a Category 1 gaming establishment along the Mystic River
waterfront. It would provide for Expedited Permitting pursuant to G.L. c.43D, and
establish specific performance standards to provide for a clear permitting framework.
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Drafting of both proposed Zoning Districts has proceeded in coordination to ensure
that the proposals are mutually compatible, and to craft LBD zoning that will
facilitate private investment that advances the vision and objectives of the Lower
Broadway Master Plan.
At the Joint Convention, the draft zoning proposal will be presented in more detail,
and I will be available for questions and discussion. The Director of Planning and
Development will ask the Council’s direction regarding whether to refer the zoning
proposal to the Planning Board for public hearing.
I am happy to be working with the Mayor’s Office and the City of Everett on this
important initiative and look forward to meeting with you on Monday.
Sincerely,
Angus Jennings, AICP
Principal
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tetris
Moderator
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Posted - 08/19/2013 : 1:35:39 PM
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tetris
Moderator
2040 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2013 : 08:22:03 AM
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Another shining moment in Everett government last night. While I'm feeling a little more comfortable with the idea of a redevelopment authority, I still need some time to digest all this and do some more research. Still don't know where the money for it is going to come from though. I think that sending the pieces to committee was the appropriate thing to do.
I don't think that it was absolutely necessary to send the zoning change to the planning board either at this point. If the city council wasn't at least generally in agreement with the ordinance that is being proposed, what's the point? But since they didn't even receive a copy of it, how would they know?
I guess the administration just believes that everything they propose should just be accepted without question. A redevelopment authority, in a lot of peoples minds, can carry negative connotations. If it is something different these days, it's the administration's responsibility to educate the citizens and prove it to them. But they've never understood that and after the relative ease with which they got the casino passed, it's actually somewhat understandable. But it's going to be different animal when you are talking about fears of people losing their homes or businesses. And the administration needs to understand that. |
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 08/20/2013 : 2:34:11 PM
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Mayor DeMaria talks out of both sides of his mouth. First he says no one’s property is being taken by eminent domain THEN he says the property will be taken with the “city council approved urban renewal plan”.
Who does he think he’s kidding, that’s just semantics and trying to throw the city council under a bus if/when it blows up in his face.
I have to ask, why is the current city council and mayor trying to create an entity for a future city council and possibly a new mayor?
The bottom line is property will be taken, one way or another. He’s trying to make it cheaper for Wynn. I think we all know why.
Why does the MBTA need the City of Everett to create a “Redevelopment Authority” to give us a small piece of land? And, the mayor calls that a “gift” I don’t think so…..
The part that really bothers me is the City of Everett is investing so much time/energy and money for a casino that may or may not come to Everett. I find that very irresponsible and a disservice to all residents. |
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cozulady
Senior Member
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Posted - 08/20/2013 : 2:55:50 PM
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| There is no reason to rush things. After the results of the November election we will know who is representing us. They are the ones who will need to deal with it. Carlo is using the casino as a campaign aide. He even tells residents that if they don't vote for him, they won't be able to get casino jobs or that the casino won't come to Everett. Always misleading the voters. And did you see how he is unable to control his anger. That scares me because it gets worse every time he encounters something that doesn't go his way. And the way he jumps up to the podium without being recognized. Unfortunately, the presidents of the boards don't use their authority and tell him that he can't speak unless recognized or asked to come before the BOA or CC by one of their members. If he gets in for fours years, how much worse could he become. Hope people think long and hard when they get out to vote. |
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tetris
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Posted - 08/20/2013 : 3:19:37 PM
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The quote that the mayor usurped the podium to read last night said that the creation of a Redevelopment Authority is the "most expeditious" way to acquire the land for Wynn. So that means that there are others ways to accomplish this. Why not explore them?
I don't get why the city has to be so involved in a development that is not guaranteed to come here yet. I know that the host agreement includes some language in it the city has to do whatever it can to help Wynn secure the license. But this does seem to be putting the cart in front of the horse. What would the Redevelopment Authority do with the land if Wynn doesn't get the license? Is it "clean" land? Or would the Redevelopment Authority become responsible for that? |
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card
Senior Member
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Posted - 10/07/2013 : 5:47:52 PM
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AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7,
2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT,
MASS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1. C0137-13 In accordance with Common Council Rule A, there will be a ten (10) minute
public participation period. Kindly sign in by printing name address and give a brief
description of topic prior to the start of the formal session.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2. A0252-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
That the Chief Procurement Officer is hereby granted permission to accept and dispose
of the following items from the Shute Library surplus. The referenced inventory is no
longer needed as the Shute Library will be renovated. Once declared surplus by the
Honorable City Council, the inventory will be sold by public auction.
-1 Safe-Black Remington & Sherman, lockable inside section with key, combination
unknown, on rollers, dimensions 2.5"x2.5"x2.5"
-27 youth size plastic and metal stacking chairs
-7 toddler size plastic and metal stacking chairs
-1 Paperback book rack - two tower on a single base. Passed sent down for concurrence.
3. A0246-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation of $60.00 from the Hegner Family to the Department of Veteran
Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
4. C0117-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon and Alderman
Salvatore F. Sachetta, as Respective Presidents
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Order to establish a Re-Development
Authority in the City of Everett; with a recommendation for favorable action.
5. C0118-13 Committee Report/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon and
Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as Presidents
Committee on Rules & Ordinances Report on Order Declaring the Need for a
Redevelopment Authority in the City of Everett; with a recommendation for favorable
action.
NEW BUSINESS
6. C0134-13 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael J. McLaughlin and Sergio
Cornelio
That a representative from the Housing Authority be invited to the next meeting of the
Common Council, Monday, October 21st, to discuss improvements at the Golden Age
Circle Community Room.
7. C0133-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That Police Traffic Enforcement look into multiple complaints that motorists are speeding
and parking the wrong way in front of the Keverian School on Nichols Street; with a
request for a written response to the Common Council on their finding in two weeks.
8. C0132-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That the Mayor's Chief of Staff appear to discuss the ongoing issue of trucks parked on
city streets with trash and scrap metal on them posing a danger to the public.
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9. C0131-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Sergio Cornelio
That Director of Planning & Development appear before Common Council to discuss
what progress has been made to have bike lanes and bicycle signage throughout the
City.
10. C0130-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To invite Marzie Galazka to give an update of the soil and water testing from 7 Acre Park
which has many trees that have never thrived and contamination of the water, with severe
flooding in the area. This testing was scheduled for some time in September and if and
when this has ever been done and what were the results.
11. C0138-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That whenever a department head finishes a request from a councilor, that they inform
the councilor of final disposition and date.
12. C0135-13 Common Council Worksheet
Monday, October 7, 2013
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair,
replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, playground
equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate worksheet and voted
on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed, referred to the respective
departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
1. Sponsor: Councilor John Leo McKinnon-Trim trees on lower Sammet Street heading
towards Shute Street, as limbs obstructing pedestrian walkway, branches really low.
Referred to: City Service
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline McCorry
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charm
Senior Member
264 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2013 : 12:11:48 AM
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AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1.
C0238-13 In accordance with Common Council Rule 10A, there will be a ten (10) minute public participation period. Kindly sign in by printing name address and give a brief description of topic prior to the start of the formal session.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
2.
A0265-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation of $20.00 from Benjamin Sais to the Office of Human Services Emergency Services Program. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3.
C0114-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio-Mayor and Personnel Director appear to update and explain how the Obama Care that takes effect in January will affect the retirees and city employees. (Referred from 8/19/13 for update/presentation)
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C0121-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus-That the City install security camera at Horace Mann Playground on Prospect Street. (9/3 Referred to Mayor's Chief of Staff for an update on progress for all parks with request for an update this meeting 10/21.).
NEW BUSINESS
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C0139-13 Order/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano- To make Central Avenue a one-way from Ferry Street to Hancock Street, due to recent accidents and property damage.
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C0236-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller - That no commission and/or committee (appointed by the Mayor or otherwise) shall be allowed to approve expenditures over a specified amount. All expenditures over this amount shall go before the City Council for approval.
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C0237-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller - Request that EDFC appear to explain the business loans available, who is eligible to apply, and how they handle the repayment of such loans.
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C0239-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosa DiFlorio- That the Administration appear at this meeting of the Common Council to update them on the O'Neil & Associates Contract and provide information on ongoing projects
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C0240-13 Common Council Worksheet Monday, October 21, 2013
Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Common Council, all resolutions requesting the repair, replacement or maintenance of pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, playground equipment, or other similar requests, shall be placed on a separate worksheet and voted on collectively at the next formal session, and, if passed, referred to the respective departments for their response back to sponsors, if required.
1. Sponsor: Councilor Jason Marcus-To have City Engineer check 55 Garland Street for damaged fence by new sidewalk that was put in. Referred to: City Engineer
2. Sponsors: Councilor Jason Marcus-To place a “Clarence Street” sign at the intersection of Woodlawn and Clarence Street, as there is no sign there.
Referred to: City Services Director
3. Sponsor: Councilor Jason Marcus-To repair the sidewalk in front of 104 Estes Street and 19 Sammit Street. Referred to: City Services Director
Respectfully submitted: C. McCorry, Admin. Everett City Council Office council@ci.everett.ma.us
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tetris
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Posted - 10/21/2013 : 08:12:56 AM
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| #8 - Can't imagine that Alderman Van Campen is too happy about this. Though Councilor DiFlorio would likely deny it to the hilt, it's pretty obvious where this came from. Your voice at City Hall? Don't think so. |
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cozulady
Senior Member
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Posted - 10/21/2013 : 2:38:47 PM
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| True, Rosa will try to put the Mayor's spin on this item. It is probably something that the Attorney General, Secretary of State and Campaign finance should look into. Robert has it scheduled for next week's BOA so that should be a more telling issue. |
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card
Senior Member
117 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2013 : 5:57:51 PM
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(6pm Joint Convention/Public Hearing on Planning Board Report)
AGENDA
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013, 7:00 PM, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3RD FL., EVERETT, MASS
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1.
C0254-13 Resolution/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
Public Participation
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR
2.
C0255-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
To accept $20.00 donation from Paul Harvey to the Veteran Services Department.
3.
C0256-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
To accept donations totaling $160.00 to the City of Everett's Office of Human Services Emergency Services Program.
4.
C0257-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
To accept a donation of $11,000.00 from Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, Inc. to the Mayor's Office of Human Services Elder Services Program.
5.
C0258-13 Order/s/Councilor John Leo McKinnon, as President
That the sum of $94,287.00 be transferred from Budgetary Fund Balance ("Free Cash") into the Comp General Liability Account.
PAPERS FROM THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
6.
A0295-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation of $100 from Mr. Joseph R. King to the Department of Veteran Services to be deposited into the Veteran Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
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A0296-13 Order/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To accept a donation totaling $250.00 from Alderman Michael Marchese to the Department of Veteran Services Gift Account. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
8.
A0249-13 Ordinance/s/Alderman Joseph W. McGonagle
That Section 12-72 (h) is hereby amended by striking it out in its entirety and replacing it with new relative to pawnbrokers’ charges and interest fees. (Ordained sent down for Ordainment.)
9.
A0288-13 Order/s/Madam Alderman Millie J. Cardello
Favorable recommendation from Veteran Services to dedicate a square in honor of U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Lawrence E. Denish and U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Bennie E. Capuano, at the corner of Cleveland Ave and Warren Street. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
10.
A0301-13 Order/s/Alderman Robert J. Van Campen
To dedicate the intersection of Glendale Street and Upland Road in honor of Frederick R. Caruso, Jr., who served as a United States Army Master Sergeant during World War II. (Passed sent down for concurrence.)
11.
A0278-13 Ordinance/s/Alderman Salvatore F. Sachetta, as President
To enact the final necessary set of changes to the Revised Ordinances to make them coincide with the new charter. (Ordained sent down for ordainment.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.
JC013-13 Joint Convention/Public Hearing Report and Ordinance, on Planning Board Report relative to zoning ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.
C0237-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Rosemary Miller
Request that EDFC appear to explain the business loans available, who is eligible to apply, and how they handle the repayment of such loans. (11/6 Referred to Plan. & Dev. and Chamber of Commerce to appear this meeting Dec. 16th.)
14.
C0130-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Lorrie Bruno
To invite Jamie Errickson, Director of Planning & Development, to give an update of the soil and water testing from 7 Acre Park which has many trees that have never thrived and contamination of the water, with severe flooding in the area. (11/18 Referred Mr. Errickson for update last meeting in December.)
15.
C0245-13 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael McLaughlin and Richard Dell Isola
To request that Police Traffic set up a speed trap on Calhoun Ave.
16.
C0249-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano
To have a representative of the Planning and Development office appear to discuss the process the current administration has taken to make the city buildings more energy efficient.
NEW BUSINESS
17.
C0253-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Daniel J. Napolitano
To have the Mayor’s Chief of Staff appear to update the council on putting the cities check book online.
18.
C0259-13 Resolution/s/Councilor Jason Marcus
That the City of Everett not hire anybody that has any felony on their record.
19.
C0260-13 Resolution/s/Councilors Michael J. McLaughlin and Richard Dell Isola and Alderman Michael J. Mangan
To send a letter of strong support for the recently submitted "Everett Central Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan" from the entire City Council.
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted by C. McCorry, Everett City Council Office council@ci.everett.ma.us
Reminders: Joint Convention/Public Hearing 12/16 at 6PM
12/17 6PM Committee on Bills & Accounts
12/23 7PM Board of Aldermen Meeting
12/25 Merry Christmas
12/26 Happy Kwanzaa
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