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Town of Reading , 'REC'EIVED <br />16 Lowell Street TOWN C L A R K <br />Reading, MA 01867-2683 READING, MASS. <br />Phone: 781-942-6612 <br />Fax: 781-942-9071 010 JAN 21 c1 Ob , <br />Email: jdelios@ci.reading.ma.us G U k1fV 8°'1 <br />Community Planning and Development Commission <br />CPDC MINUTES <br />Meeting Dated: October 26, 2009 <br />Location: Selectme 's Meeting Room, Town Hall Time: 7:30 PM <br />Members Present: cholasafina (NS), Chai an; JQh Weston (JW), Secretary, Clair Paradiso <br />(CP), David Tuttle (DT), and Joseph'attrson.,(1 <br />Associate Members resent-George I atsoufis (`K-) <br />Also Present: Jean Delios (JD), Town Planner; Abigail McCabe (AM), Staff Planner; and Michael <br />Schloth (MS), Recording Secretary. <br />Mr. Russell Graham, 68 Maple Ridge Road <br />There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. <br />Public Comments <br />None. <br />The Board briefly discussed the matter of what kind of dumpster enclosure had been required for <br />1349 Main Street. <br />Request for Minor Modification to Site Plan Review Decision: <br />10 Torre Street, The Goddard School <br />The Town Planner informed the Board the applicant had withdrawn the request. <br />No action was taken by the Board. <br />Work Session: <br />Prepare for Town Meeting & Public Hearing for Downtown Smart Growth <br />District (DSGD) <br />The Board reviewed the Powerpoint presentation scheduled for the 11/2/2009 public hearing. <br />• The Board noted it is important to emphasize by-right feature of the 40R will be accompanied <br />by high-quality planning review and design guidelines. <br />• Should explain "non-conforming" and "under-utilized properties" <br />• Note the challenge of trying to meet the Master Plan/World Cafe Goals of increasing housing, <br />increasing retail and restaurants, while supporting public spaces and maintaining Reading's <br />character and identity. <br />• Clarify what can and cannot be done under Business-B, Mixed-Use, and the DSGD. <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />