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Getting ready to live report on the Economic development Subcommittee meeting about to begin at 6 PM #edc0322 franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…

Members Hunchard (remote) and Jones (absent) not in the room with Hamblen, Frongillo, Sheridan, Rondeau, and Wierling #edc0322

3 proposed bylaws up for discussion, Gus Brown reading from his script on the proposals and rationale behind the issue #edc0322

Gue making his proposal #edc0322

(1) Definition to start with, (text not available as it was being worked on just before the meeting) #edc0322
(2) Use schedule as "accessory uses" (3) how this applies to the set back table.

While not in the discussion, the building code will help address the issues with 2&3 family units for feasibility, as currently worded it does help with bringing attics online as use (with access covered) #edc0322

For new construction of an ADU looking for a restriction of "no more than" some # of feet, to ensure the ADU is closer to the primary residence rather than closer to the abutter #edc03222

Per Bryan, Subsection 6 covers the requirement so the added wording (as mentioned) isn't required #edc0322 if a unit is already nonconforming, as long as the setbacks aren't increased, then it should still be permitted, ZBA does this process already

Beth motions to move the proposals to the town Council second, discussion, resident speaks to a small requirement from his view of these, it could be a niche problem, not a great volume issue #edc0322 intent is to make it clear not necessarily a hindrance

As long as the swelling owner is an occupier, anyone can live in it. #edc0322 started with downtown, how did we end up with this all over town? It is the fad of now.

Trying to be fair and bring this holistically to all, if a restriction was applied, then it counts as an affordable unit but without a restriction not counted as affordable #edc0322

Special permit is the Town control point, yet it is also the process that created this situation. Cobi suggests an amendment; discussion around the intent vs what is already available, nonconforming and preexisting nonconforming #edc0322

Jamie refers to the proposed amendment as the "wild west" and potentially undoing so of what is in the bylaw. Could go back to the drawing board and craft it more specifically or use the draft as the best effort as is and see how it goes #edc0322

Cobi clarifies as this is meant to be for dimensional, he is claiming 2 answers to his question and therefore we need this amendment as clarification #edc0322 Bryan claims if the 3rd proposal is accepted it answers Cobi's issue
C Prince addresses his family situation

Vote on amendment, 3-3 hence no pass of amendment (Sheridan, Frongillo, Hamblen yes);
Motion to change BA to Y, second, same 3-3 vote, same people voted same way; now vote on the original motion for the 3 proposals, #edc0322 votes via roll call Bruce, no, all others yes 5-1 pass

Motion to adjourn, second, via roll call 6-0

That's all for tonight, catch you next time #edc0322

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