2011-12-12 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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Town of Reading RECEIVED 16 Lowell Street OED TOWN CLERK Reading, MA 01867 -2683 READING, MASS. Phone: 781- 942 -6612 Fax: 781- 942 -9071 P 0 59 Email: jdelios @ci.reading.ma.us 1011 JAN 18 Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: December 12, 2011 Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM Members Present: John Weston, Chair; David Tuttle; and Charlie Adams Members Absent: Nicholas Safina Also Present: Jean Delios, Town Planner; Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner and Recording Secretary Brad Latham, Latham Law Offices George Zambouras, Town Engineer Mehmet Sahin, Falcon Graphics John Zaeder, eCars Dan Enxing, eCars Joe Calareso, Calareso's Farm Stand There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. Sign Application, Calareso's Farm Stand Mr. Weston requested the applicant present their application for a free standing sign at Calareso's Farm Stand. Joe Calareso's represented Calareso's Farm Stand, presented the sign application noting that the sign will be made with high density foam and will be low -set. The location of the sign is 15' from the curb and 13' from the exit drive and meets all the setback requirements. Mr. Weston asked if the sign was included in site plan review. Mr. Calareso stated that the location of the sign was included in the original site plan approval but nothing else. Mr. Weston expressed concern with the location and the proposed height of the sign as it relates to sight distances. Mr. Calareso said that the sign is pulled back far enough to see the oncoming traffic and should provide enough visibility from both sides. Mr. Weston again states his concerns for sight distancing. Mr. Tuttle believes the sign is well placed. Mr. Calareso further indicated that the proposed landscaping around the sign will be low -set and will not obstruct any views. Ms. Delios told the Board that the Town Engineer had a chance to look at the proposed sign and that he was to look into the MUTCD standards. Mr. Weston tabled the item to later in the meeting to allow the Town Engineer to provide input on the application. Sign Application, 75 Haven Street — CTC Gold Refinery Mr. Sahin, from Falcon Graphics represented the business owner of CTC Gold Refinery located at 75 Haven Street. Mr. Tuttle asked Mr. Sahin what signage is there currently. Ms. Delios indicated that there is nothing there currently and the sign board area is black. Mr. Weston provided comments from absent member Mr. Safina. Mr. Safina had suggested the sign have a darker background and possibly gold lettering, which would make it more in line with the context of the area. Mr. Safina also discouraged the Page 1 of 4