2011-08-22 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, mtt qS. Reading, MA 01867 -2683 Phone: 781- 942 - 6612 , f OCT Fax: 781 - 942 -9071 9 1 Email: jdelios @ci.reading.ma.us Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: August 22, 2011 Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM 25 P 2: 38 Members Present: John Weston, Chair; Secretary; Nicholas Safina; David Tuttle; and Paul Bolger. Members Absent: Charles Adams Also Present: Jean Delios, Town Planner; Abigail McCabe, Staff Planner and Recording Secretary; Kim Saunders, Planning Clerk; Cheryl Fay (applicant), Attorney Brad Latham, Tony Pimental (Austin Preparatory Board Chairmen), Meghan Young - Tafoya (EDC Chair). There being a quorum the Secretary called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM. Minor Modification Request, Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow Street Mr. Latham explained that Austin Prep is requesting a minor modification to the site plan review approval received in 2007 to resurface the existing tennis courts, replace the tennis court fencing and remove a tree in the parking lot to allow for an additional three parking spaces. Mr. Pimental, the school board chairman, explained that they will also be filing a notice of intent with the Conservation Commission. The CPDC reviewed the memo from the Town Engineer recommending additional landscaping be made a condition of the approval. Mr. Weston was concerned about the incremental parking changes and suggested that the school look into a more comprehensive parking plan for the future. On a motion made by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC determined that the changes presented were eligible for a minor modification by a vote of 4 -0 -0. On a motion made by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC approved the minor modification draft decision for Austin Prep School at 101 Willow Street without the condition number one requiring a tree planting by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Site Plan Review Waiver Request, 250 Main Street, Beauty Loft The business owner, Ms. Fay, explained that she is requesting a change of use from the previous office use with the travel agency to be used as a beauty salon and no exterior changes are proposed with this application. Ms. Fay noted that there would be two employees and that she had six parking spaces. The CPDC discussed parking at multi- tenant buildings and informed the applicant that the town is working towards shared parking as a community goal and did not want the parking spaces to be designated with signage. On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC determined that the application for the change of use is eligible for a Waiver from Site Plan Review by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Page 1 of 3