2003-05-19 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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The existing showroom would remain so. There is 65% impervious cover on the site; 35% open space. Reading zoning requires 40% open space in the district. Parking is not an issue on the property; the number of spots is way above the number that the By-Laws require. The client would like to have the 65% impervious cover remain. The majority of the property is in Wakefield. The Applicant has spoken with Mr. Dickinson and has requested the Mass Highway PWED plan for the area. Mr. Milisci interpreted that if there is a property that crosses a municipal boundary, they treat it as one parcel and go to the stricter town for compliance with by-laws. The older building is about 40 years old; the younger service building is about 20 years old. The older building is at a 50.2' setback from Walkers Brook Drive. PD would like to know what the Town should get in return for allowing less than open space requirements. Does Reading give something to Wakefield? He would also like to see what the back of the building is going to be. Public Comment -Ruth Clay, 438 Summer Ave: interested in the proposed expansion and the intentions for future use. She is concerned about what is underneath the slabs that were put below the floor in order to reconstruct it. RH mentioned that the Applicant may want to talk to Joe Delaney, Town -1 Engineer. PD agrees. There is a $1.8 million PWED from the State for public works improvements to Walkers Brook Drive. CR will give the Applicant a copy of the plan. The Applicant would like to know who they go to first for the open space waiver; the CPDC or the ZBA. CR advised that the applicant go to the ZBA first. RH wondered if the project is doable with 60% impervious cover, and what the Applicant would give back to the Town in return for a waiver. Brian Milisci questioned whether the open space is grandfathered. NS asked if there would be new signage, but the Applicant doesn't believe so. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Site Plan Modification -143 Main Street, Angelo Ciano Attorney Josh Latham is present to represent the Applicant, Angelo Ciano. There is a proposed modification to the approved site plan use; the second floor over the house will be a residential dwelling instead of the office space. This changes necessary parking from 9 to 7 spaces. Mr. Latham has spoken to Glen Redmond, Building Inspector. RH made a comment about encouraging mixed use, especially on South Main Street; he also mentioned that they need to go to the ZBA. CAMy Documents\CPDC\Agenda-Minutes\Minutes 5.19.03.doc