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Community Planning and Development Commission
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: September 12, 2011
Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM
Members Present: John Weston, Chair; Charles Adams, Secretary; Nicholas Safina; and David Tuttle
Members Absent: Paul Bolger has resigned.
Also Present: Jean Delios, Town Planner; Kim Saunders Recording Secretary.
There being a quorum the Secretary called the meeting to order at 0 PM.
6.2 Signs
Ms. Delios explained the request to amend Section 6.2 (Signs) of the Town of Reading Zoning By-
Laws. She also reminded the Board that this vote is for adding the zoning articles to the Warrant for
Subsequent Town Meeting. The definition and how many signs should be allowed were discussed.
Changes were made to the definition.
On a motion made by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC approved Article 21 (Signs) as
modified be recommended to be on the Warrant for Subsequent Town Meeting by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
4.8 Aquifer Protection Districts
After reviewing the amendment to Section 4.8 Aquifer Protection District of the Town of Reading
Zoning By Laws, Mr. Weston questioned who approved and renewed the amendment. Ms. Delios
explained why the recommendation happened and let the Board know the Town Counsel, Town
Engineer and Planner reviewed and drafted the amendment. Also, that the Board of Selectmen and
Conservation Commission are aware. Ms. Delios also stated that this amendment is driven by a DEP
Consent Order and if amended will match State definition.
On a motion made by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina the CPDC approved modifications for Article
20 (Aquifer Protection District) be recommended for the inclusion on the Warrant for Subsequent Town
Meeting by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
Pulte Homes, Jacobs Way
Mss. Delios- reviewed the location cirang�of *-0U a or a le housing units. Mr. Weston stated that
this could be approved by Ms. Delios, Town Planner by a Minor Modification or a Minor Site Plan.
After discussion, Mr. Weston determined a Minor Site Plan is needed.
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Oaktree Development, 30 Haven Street
Ms. Delios talked about the DHCD approval for affordable housing at 30 Haven Street. The Town's
Monitoring Agent, Watertown Community Housing, also concurred by letter with DHCD's conditional
approval. It was stated by Ms. Delios, DHCD's approval did not include the Regulatory Agreement
(RA). DHCD indicated that they would approve the RA prior to recording. The Board discussed
parking to make sure it is included in the units with no restrictions.
On a motion made by Mr. Weston, seconded by Mr. Safina the CPDC approved the DHCD Letter
approving the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (which satisfies all of the conditions of the Site
Plan Review decision related to 30 Haven Street, except the RA) by a vote of 4 -0 -0. The CPDC
approved the RA subject to Town Counsel's approval.
Reading Co- operative Bank, Windows
Ms. Delios discussed how Reading Co- operative Bank would like to put a window in. This request did
not go through Site Plan Review, it got a waiver. A modification to the waiver is needed, if eligible.
On a motion made by Mr. Weston, seconded by Mr.Tuttle the CPDC determined that the change
presented was eligible for a minor modification by a vote of 4 -0 -0.
On a motion made by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle CPDC approved the minor modification by a
vote of 4 -0 -0.
Minutes:
Mr. Weston suggested that the August 22, 2011 CPDC meeting minutes will be approved at a later date
Updates & Other Business:
The next meeting is September 26, 2011. Ms. Delios stated Ecars, and MF Charles is coming in for
meetings this month. The Forest Street subdivision is looking promising; they are looking for the next
step to get it approved.
Adjournment:
On a motion made by Mr. Weston, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC voted to adjourn at 9:40 PM by a
vote of 4 -0 -0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Saunders
Recording Secretary
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