2019-08-12 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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p UrR ?. Town of Reading .5CEIVED ? ' Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK ow READING, MA. Board - Committee - Commission - Council19 SEP 10 PM $ 4 Community Planning and Development Commission Date: 08-12-2019 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Purpose: Meeting Version: Attendees: Members - Present: Nick Safina, Pamela Adrian, Associate Tony D'Arezzo Members - Not Present: John Weston, Rachel Hitch, David Tuttle Others Present: Community Development Director Julie Mercier, Staff Planner Andrew MacNichol, Chris Latham, Carol Chapman, Steve Chapman, Julie Wallace, Jonathan Pollard, James Hickey, Mike Farrell, Janet Davidson-Dee Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kim Saunders Topics of Discussion: Nick Safina called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Sian Permit Application 672 Main Street. ReMax Renaissance John Magazzu and Kevin Chiles were present on behalf of the Application. Kevin Chiles from Madison Design, on behalf of John Magazzu from ReMax Renaissance, said the proposal is to install an all-black Sunbrella awning similar to Cafe Nero and a sign above the door. He said the Cafe Nero sign Is hidden from the street due to an existing tree and he does not want his wall sign to be blocked in the same way. Mr. Safina said he is not in favor of the wall sign because it will be blocked from view for traffic driving north. Ms. Adrian recommended using the awning as a sign for the business. Mr. Magazzu responded that the awning will not be very visible from the street. Mr. Chiles added that he took videos from all directions and this proposal is the simplest way to comply with the signage bylaw. Ms. Julie Mercier, Community Development Director, suggested a blade sign in addition to the wall sign. Mr. Chiles replied the blade sign will be seen from the sidewalk alone. Mr. Safina replied the sign will be seen by both north and southbound traffic; and said the business name can also be on the awning. Mr. D'Arezzo explained the blade sign would be In addition to the wall sign. Ms. Adrian reviewed the proposal and asked if lettering can be added to the door. Mr. D'Arezzo replied lettering is allowed on the door but not enough to be seen from the street. Mr. Safina said he appreciates the proposed awning as it is a continuation of Cafe Nero's awning; and added the awning will block a blade sign. Mr. D'Arezzo suggested a one-sided blade sign. Mr. Safina said he was trying to help make it more visible but the 25' facade will become too busy with four total elements. Pape I 1