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Community Planning and Development Commission
CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: July 25, 2011
Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM
Members Present: John Weston, Chair; Charles Adams, Secretary; Nicholas Safina; David Tuttle; and
Paul Bolger.
Also Present: Abigail McCabe, Staff Planner and Recording Secretary.
Mac Cerullo, 127 Chestnut St, Wakefield (Reading Chronicle)
Paul Wilson, Project Manager for Cumberland Golf Group
Al Couillard, Contractor
Kevin Duggan, Metro Sign & Awning, People's United Bank 31 Hamden Street
Melanie Murphy, Sanborn Street
Ann DiCicco, DiCicco Sign Company, 161 Ash Street
There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.
31 Harnden Street, Sign Application:
Mr. Duggan from Metro Sign &Awning presented the application for the sign changes at 31 Harden
Street. The existing signage for Danvers Savings Bank will be replaced with signage for People's United
Bank. The front wall sign will be the only illuminated sign with halo lighting. Two directory /way-
finding signs not on the bank's property were included in the application and there was some discussion
about who is responsible for updating the signs. Staff will coordinate the sign replacement with the
applicant. The proposed lettering on the two directory signs seemed small in the application and the
CPDC noted that the letters could be bigger if still within the designated space.
On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC voted to approve the certificate of
appropriateness for the new signage for the People's United Bank at 31 Hamden Street with the
condition that the lettering on the two way - finding signs could be increased to match the existing. Vote
5 -0 -0.
Preliminary Discussion for Forest Street Subdivision, 97 -101 Forest Street
Mr. Al Couillard presentcd_himself— s_alocal_ contractor_ whohasw-orked. snReading-and_otherlocat.._.__._ _._..___._
communities. He is interested in proposing a subdivision at 97 -101 Forest Street. Mr. Couillard
explained that before submitting an application to the CPDC he wanted to meet with the CPDC in the
preliminary stages to see if CPDC would consider waivers related to the required 60 ft right of way (to
be reduced to 50 ft), the granite curbing, and the sidewalks on both sides of the street as stated in the
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Reading Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Couillard would be looking to install drainage swales in lieu of
the curbing. Members of the CPDC told the applicant that they would need to review the proposal
further and would need input from the Town Engineer and the Conservation Commission as there was
concern about drainage and storm water management. The CPDC requested that the he return to the
August 8th meeting with more details, a comparison of what the subdivision would be like according to
the regulations and with his waiver requests, and input from engineering and conservation.
161 Ash Street, Sign Modification
Ms. DiCicco from DiCicco Sign Company explained that this request is to relocate the free - standing
multi- tenant sign approved by the CPDC in May so that it will be perpendicular to the street and also
allow it to be double sided.
On a motion by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, the CPDC approved the request for the minor
modification to the free - standing sign at 161 Ash Street. Vote 5 -0 -0.
Site Plan Review Waiver/Exemption, 303 Salem St., Cumberland Farms, Inc.
Mr. Wilson introduced himself as the project manager for Cumberland Farms. Cumberland Farms is
proposing to replace the wood canopy fascia and the building siding above and around the front entry
door to the building with steel. The color will remain white and no lighting or signage is proposed with
this application. Mr. Wilson distributed a photo of what was installed at another Cumberland Farms
location. The CPDC entered the photo into the application material as exhibit one and was favorable to
the design in the photo that included detail on the canopy and building fascia. The CPDC added exhibit
one into the draft decision and added a condition that the canopy and building fascia include the design
detail as shown in the exhibit.
On a motion by Mr. Safina, seconded by Mr. Bolger, the CPDC approved the site plan review
waiver /exemption request with the condition that the canopy and building fascia be as shown in exhibit
one. Vote 5 -0 -0.
10 Brande Court, Sign Application, Redesign by Melanie
The Applicant explained that the top portion of the existing awning will be changed from red to black to
match the bottom portion of the awning. The sign will be white letters on the black awning similar to the
business next store that shares the awning.
On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Safina, the CPDC approved the sign application for 10
Brande Court as proposed. Vote 5 -0 -0.
662 Main Street, Sign Application: Certificate of Appropriateness, Aine's Boutique
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The CPDC had a brief discussion on which wall of the building the projecting sign would be located as
it was difficult to tell from the application. The CPDC added a condition that the bottom of the sign be at
least 8 ft from the ground in accordance with the building code.
On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Bolger, the CPDC approved the certificate of
appropriateness for 662 Main Street with the condition as written. Vote 5 -0 -0.
Planning Updates and Other Business:
The CPDC reviewed the changes the Town Planner made to the administrative rules for the Minor Site
Plan Review. The Site Plan Review Performance Standards were changed to Site Plan Review
Reminders. Other changes included accessory structures require a minor site plan review, awning sign
changes require proper permits, dumpster enclosures are for dumpster storage only and parking signage
requires review. The word "exemptions" was also removed from the first paragraph under Minor Site
Plan Review by Town Planner.
On a motion by Mr. Weston, seconded by Mr. Bolger, the CPDC approved the administrative rules for
Section 4.3.3.11 Minor Site Plan Review. Vote 5 -0 -0.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Bolger, the CPDC approved the minutes from the July 11th,
2011 meeting as amended. Vote 5 -0 -0.
Updates:
The Staff Planner informed the CPDC that foundation permits have been issued for Calareso's and
Oaktree. Oaktree will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony next week on August 2nd and the plans for
the building permits are currently under review. DHCD has given final approval for the affordable
housing documents for Reading Woods in the Gateway Smart Growth District.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Bolger, the CPDC moved to adjourn at 9:39 PM by a vote
of 5 -0 -0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Abby McCabe
Recording Secretary
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