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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-26 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street RECEIVED TO�'�' CL �.EF Reading, MA 01 867 -2683 READING, M A S co Phone: 781- 942 -6612 Fax: 781 - 942 -9071 Email: jdelios @ci.reading.ma.us 2011 OCT 2 1� P 131 Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: September 26, 2011 Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM Members Present: John Weston, Chair; Charles Adams, Secretary; Nicholas Safina; and David Tuttle. Also Present: Jean Delios, Town Planner; George Zambouras, Town Engineer, Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary, George Katsoufis, Associate CPDC Board Member Bob Sardella, Sardella Signs Ann DiCicco, DiCicco Sign Company Attorney Brad Latham, Latham Law Office Charles Cochran, Cornerstone Architects Joe Calareso, Calareso's Farm Stand & Garden Center Joe Musgrave, Calareso's Farm Stand & Garden Center There being a quorum the Secretary called the meeting to order at so PM. Healthy Changes Pilates, 22 Woburn Street, Sign Application Mr. Bob Sardella represented the applicant for Healthy Changes Pilates. After reviewing documents, it was noted that the telephone number on the applicant sign is not allowed per the September 11, 2006 Master Signage Plan. The Board discussed that the applicant should just apply for a permit. Mr. Sardella will let the applicant know about the permit and no telephone number allowed on sign. CoreBarre, 12 Woburn Street, Sign Application Ms. Ann DiCicco represented the applicant for CoreBarre. CoreBarre wants to add their logo to the awning out front and the side of the building; where artwork is now located. There was a discussion regarding the awning and if two signs are allowed for one business. Also discussed, was the artwork variance that was issued. Was it issued to the owner or the building? The Board questioned why artwork should be removed for a business sign. It was decided that the variance is for the building not to the owner of the business. On a motion made by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Adams, the CPDC voted to approve the certificate of appropriateness for the new signage for CoreBarre at 12 Woburn Street. Vote 4 -0 -0. 57 Longwood Road, ANR Page 1 of 3 CPDC Minutes of 9/26/2011 Ms. Delios explained that the applicant Johnson Woods is interested in this non buildable lot. This would maintain abutter between the adjacent lots. The CPDC reviewed the memo from Town Engineer stating that a subdivision approval is not required. The CPDC voted 4 -0 -0 to endorse the ANR. Calareso's Farm Stand & Garden Center, 80 -100 Main Street, Minor Modification Mr. Latham represented the applicant and discussed the proposed changes. The changes being: loading dock wall changed from poured concrete retaining wall to an engineered block retaining wall; deletion of loading dock canopy; change of shed dormer height on building; safety fencing between loading dock drop and driving entrance; change 16' wide of walkway along the parking lot side of building and the greenhouse side to 8' wide; and changing the greenhouse roof to "dyna- glass ". Ms. Delios and Mr. Zambouras discussed their concerns changing the retaining wall. Not only for appearance reasons, but safety. Mr. Zambouras is afraid if the wall is not built correctly it will not last. He suggested an outside engineer needs to certify the work being done on the wall. The engineer needs to be on site while wall is being built and backfill witnessed. A railing is needed around wall that is not on the plans. Ms. Delios stated she wants details how railing is going to be attached to the wall. Mr. Weston wants to make sure the design gets to the Engineer Department and Building Inspector and meets all codes. After Mr. Zambouras and CPDC discussed the sidewalk, it was suggested the handicap area may need to be changed to comply with ADA; which was agreed to by Mr. Calareso. The sidewalk should be level with adjacent pavement and open storage should not encroach on the side walk. Mr. Latham also stated the applicant might make some alterations to the interior of building. Ms. Delios stated that any alterations need to be reviewed by the Health Department. On a motion made by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC determined that the changes presented were eligible for a minor modification. Vote 4 -0 -0. On a motion made by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC approve 80 -100 Main Street as presented on the 09/20/2011 plans as a minor modification, with two conditions. The conditions being: 1. The Retaining wall construction is supervised by a qualified person. 2. The sidewalk is handicap accessible and meets all codes. Vote 4 -0 -0. Town Planner Updates Ms. Delios talked about the following: • A biweekly newsletter that is now being distributed by the Community Services Department. This newsletter is to communicate with the residents about the different projects that are on going. —_ -- • The MW_ RA- watelAmin_ rqnlacement _meeting_thatwas-being held„ NrWR A w"scussing-with — residents on how the project will impact them • Pulte Homes at Jacob Way is still debating whether or not to use explosives to destroy a building. They are communicating with the neighbors and fire department. Page 2 of 3 CPDC Minutes of 9/26/2011 • eCars is coming in for a meeting for an issue with the basement drain. The building inspector wants to talk about the plumbing codes. eCars wants to be able to drive cars in the basement. As of now, the basement is not accessible for any car. • Perfecto's is still planning on coming to Reading; when not sure • At the 10 /03rd CPDC meeting, Pulte Homes would like to discuss a minor revision on the design of town houses. • At the 10 /17th CPDC meeting, CPDC needs to discuss the Town Meeting on November 14, 2011. A subdivision for Forest Street should be coming in. • Johnson Woods coming in for Phase II • 32 Lowell Street coming in for a DRT. Concerns with no parking on site for the new dance studio. • Ms. Delios had a meeting with the owners of the MF Charles building. They would like to put a bank and an Irish Pub. The Irish Pub would have outdoor seating in the courtyard. No interior changes for above floors as of yet. • Sense of Wonder coming to 2 Haven Street. South Main Street Design Guidelines, Planning & Zoning Work Session There was a discussion with Mr. Katsoufis regarding the South Main Street Design Guidelines. This is the area from the highway to railroad tracks. There was a discussion on shared parking. Mr. Weston would like to develop guidelines consistent with zoning first. It was decided everyone will make notes on the guidelines and send them to Ms. Delios. They will be discussed at the next CPDC meeting. Minutes: On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC approved the minutes from the August 22, 2011 meeting as amended. Vote 4 -0 -0. On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC approved the minutes from the September 12, 2011 meeting as amended. Vote 4 -0 -0. Adjournment: On a motion made by Mr. Weston, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC voted to adjourn at 10:30 PM by a vote of 4 -0 -0. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Saunders Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3