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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Just checked the APA Planners Dictionary, did not find anything under Communal Dining Facility. Dining Room was defined as places to eat without food preparation. I do not believe either is what you are striving for. Good Luck!</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dan Fortier</p><p class=MsoNormal>Retired Planner</p><p class=MsoNormal>Interim Dennis Planner</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">O’Brien, Shane via MassPlanners</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Friday, June 24, 2022 10:49 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:massplanners@masscptc.org">massplanners@masscptc.org</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[Massplanners] Definitions for "Communal Dining Facility"</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Friday! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are in the process of the updating our Zoning here in Bridgewater regarding Senior Housing, and we are looking to see how other communities currently define a “communal dining facility”, as we may need to include a definition for it based on the definition of a “Independent Living Facility” in our Zoning<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Independent Living Facility:</b> A facility providing apartments for rent with a <b><i><u>communal dining facility</u></i></b>, with optional services on the site for the convenience of residents, including but not limited to transportation, barber/beauty services, sundries for personal consumption, laundry services and other amenities, provided such uses serve primarily the residents and staff of the facility.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our definition for an independent living facility mentions a communal dining facility, however, members of the public and Board have inquired if that means a “3 meals a day cafeteria” or more so a “kitchen area that any resident could use” like many larger apartment projects around. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any insight is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shane<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Shane O’Brien</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Town Planner</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Dept. of</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Community & Economic Development</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Town of Bridgewater</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Municipal Office Building</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>66 Central Square</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Bridgewater, MA 02324</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444;background:white'>Phone: 508-697-0950</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Email: <a href="mailto:sobrien@bridgewaterma.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sobrien@bridgewaterma.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E-mail sent or received via the Town of Bridgewater network are subject to disclosure under the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10) and the Federal Freedom of Information Act. However, portions of this message, including any attachments, may be confidential, legally privileged and/or exempt from disclosure pursuant to Massachusetts Law (M.G.L. Chapter 78, Section 7). It is intended solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer under your control. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>