2009-06-22 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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CPDC Minutes of 6/22/2009 Zoning amendment section 6.3.17 Reading residents Jim Sopchak, Ron Weston, and Scott DeLuca presented a case for changes to the language of zoning bylaw subsections 6.3.11 and 6.3.17 which they maintain have been used by at least one developer to legally circumvent the intent and spirit of section 6.3. NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS. In particular, that the development of a site should decrease or at least not increase nonconformity; and there should be no adverse impacts on the neighboring properties. The CPDC agreed to continue to review the bylaws but took no formal action. Downtown Smart Growth District The CPDC set a date of July 13, 2009 for the public hearing on the Smart Growth Bylaw. Further revisions were made to the draft bylaw. NS and GK said. they would continue to work on preparing the draft of the design guidelines. Other Business Minutes The Board voted 3:0:2 to approve the minutes of February 23, 2009 as amended. CP and JW abstained. The Board voted 5:0:0 to approve the minutes of February 23, 2009 as amended. The Board voted 4:0:1 to approve the minutes of February 23, 2009 as amended. JP abstained. Board Organization The CPDC voted 4:0:1 to elect Nick Safina as Chair, and 4:0:1 to elect John Weston as Secretary. Mr. Safina and Mr. Weston respectively abstained. Letter of support, Oaktree Development LLC The CPDC voted 5:0:0 to approve the submission of a letter from the Board in support of Oaktree's housing subsidy application. DT said he will draft the letter. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 PM. These minutes were prepared. by Michael Schloth and, submitted to the CPDC on July 27, 2009; these minutes were approved as amended by the CPDC on July 27, 2009. Signed as approved, John'Weston, Secretary Page 2 of 2