2009-09-14 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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CPDC Minutes of 9/14/2009 The Board questioned if the applicant wanted to go forward given the outstanding conservation issues (noted by the Conservation Administrator in a letter to the Board) and the concern expressed by town staff over the structural integrity of the foundation. Ms. Sheehy said they had received the Conservation Administrator's comments and they would meet with her soon. Also, a Notice of Intent would be filed. by the end of the week. Regarding the foundation, Ms. Sheehy said a structural engineer had reviewed the foundation and said the foundation could be re-used but a more detailed analysis would have to be made before applying for a building permit. She did not have the engineer's report but said it would be ready soon. The Chair informed the applicant that if the foundation proved inadequate they would have to resubmit their application to all necessary Boards and Commissions. The Board took issue with the design of the parking lot. The two spaces on the North side nearest to Main Street would require patrons to back into Main Street. The parking spaces on the South side may provide better access and flow for both customers and deliveries if the spaces were nose-in against the building rather than nose-in against the lot line. A physical demarcation should be considered. for the southern curb cut instead of the proposed painted triangle. The Board suggested a fence or a curbed or benned landscape island with a bicycle rack. Regarding the Northern spaces, Mr. Petkewich said the spaces were oversized so anyone backing-up there would not have to beck onto Main "Street. He would review the feasibility of the Board's suggestions for the South side spaces and curb cut. As for the building, the Board asked the applicant to consider a different design for the second. floor. The roofline is too flat and the windows do not fit with the design of the lower floor. The Board also asked the applicant to consider a different design for the exterior light fixtures. The Town Planner asked if the landscape island against Main Street could be expanding into one or both of the two adjacent parallel parking lots. Ms. Sheehy said they would consider it but the loss of the spaces could cause overflow. The consensus of the Board was to continue the site plan review to the next meeting, 9/28/2009. The applicant agreed to the continuance. For that meeting, the Board asked the applicant to submit: • A color scheme for the building including a color sample of the building's panels. • Details on proposed signage.` • A roof plan keeping in mind the adjacent Avon Apartments are taller. • More details on lighting. The Board is particularly concerned that light sources not be visible. • The 21E report for the site. • The Structural Engineer's report on the foundation. DT moved the Board continue the Site Plan Review of 285 Main Street, Perfectos Caffe, to Monday, September 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM. JP seconded and the motion was carried 4:0:0. Preparation for Town Meeting Downtown Smart Growth District Page 2 of 4