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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-08 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867 -2683 Phone: 761- 942-6612 Farr 981- 942 -9071 Emol: jdh.,@.mdft...us Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated April S, 2013 Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM CPDC Members Present: Charlie Adams, Char, Nicholas Salina, David Tuttle Also Present: Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner and Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary Others Present: George Zambouras, Town Engineer Peter Hechenblejkner, Town Manager Marwan & Nancy Kouki, 1102 Main Street Patrick Marton Jay Hicks, Artisan Lisa and Chris LaSpano, 1082 Main Street Carol Watts, 1081 Main Street Chris Sparages, William & Sparages Richard Camuso, 33 Lynn Village Way Frank Sams, Fern Lane, Lynnfield Bill Camuso, 87 Walkers Brook Drive Kalpesh Patel, 212 Main Street Brad Latham, 643 Main Street Josh Latham, 643 Main Street Bruce Gingrich Perfecto's Caffe Max Gabriello, Perfecto's Caffe There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. N 0 W -'e oEm I zzc� r^G +'t�0 N N7c W Zoning Map Update — Article 23 for Annual Town Meeting Public Hearing for Zoning Map Update Mr. Adams opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Safina read the legal notice. Mr. Zambouras stated to the Commission why the zoning map needs to be updated. When the map was digitized errors happened. The proposed new map will correct all 22 errors. He stated out of the 22 errors, 21 locations were because of wrong property line. There were locations that the zoning line was wrong. He will present the new map at the annual Town meeting. Mr. Hechenbleikner acknowledged who was involved with working on the zoning map. They were George Zambouras, Jean Delios, Jessie Wilson, Peter Reinhart, Arthur Markos and Kim Honetschlager. The zoning map will be maintained by the engineering department moving forward. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move to close the Public Hearing on Article 23 and present at the annual Town Meeting. Mr. Salina seconded. Vote was 3 -0.0 Pagel of 5 CPDC Minutes of 4/082013 Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to recommend to Town meeting Article 23 as presented. Mr. Salina seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. 87 Walkers Brook Drive— Proposed Dunkin Donuts & Drive Thru Continuation of Public Hearing for Site Plan Review Mr. Adams opened the continuation of the Public Hearing. Ms. Wilson talked about the revised set of plans. She stated that Mr. Tirone, Conservation Administrator, had concerns regarding the snow storage. Mr. Josh Latham represented the applicant and reviewed: the finalized license agreement; 10 employee spaces at 95 Walkers Brook; snow storage; loading space; access — one way across 87 Walkers Brook Drive; 10' added to accommodate overflow; dedicated exit and enter. He also stated that the master signage will come later. Mr. Sparages, represented the applicant, reviewed the minor plan changes: stated that the concern Conservation has regarding the snow fence being installed can be included as a condition; the plant species were changed to accommodate CPDC's concern with the menu board being blocked; the light fixture changed slightly from the last plan - it will be placed on opposite side of the bypass line; the counter space inside the restaurant will not block windows; explained how the customer service will work; and the flow of the second drive up window; dumpster area will be closed; pedestrian access to the building will be added and painted; reoriented the handicap parking to line up with cross walk and ramp; and added a trash receptacle in the drive -thm line. The Commission discussed their concerns. Mr. Adams questioned the loading space, deliveries and gas delivery. The traffic flow was talked about. The employees need to drive around the building to get to their parking area. Mr. Saf na asked that in the future snow not be plowed to the front of the building. The snow fence will be seasonal; just to let the plow drivers know not to push the snow. Mr. Safina asked that the snow is always conditioned to go off site; even if the lease is terminated. Ms. Wilson questioned the staffing on the 2nd window. The Commission and Mr. Josh Latham talked about the license agreement. Ms. Wilson presented an email from Town Counsel. They had concerns that the license agreement does not give the Town much security. The Town should require the applicant to get an easement. Mr. Zambouras agreed with Town Counsel and questioned what happens if the property was sold. Mr. Josh Latham passed out his proposal for the license agreement. The existing easement was talked about. Mr. Tuttle stated he was in favor adding the proposed language from Mr. Josh Latham to the decision and approving. He believes the shared parking is beneficial to the Town and the applicant. After discussing if the Public Hearing should be continued until Town Counsel can approve, it was decided that Mr. Josh Latham's draft condition be added to the final decision under conditions. The Commission reviewed the rest of the decision and made changes. The condition regarding the snow fence was added. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to close the Public Hearing for site plan review at 87 Walkers Brook. Mr. Sa£ma seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the draft site plan as amended. Mr. Safnina seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. Page 2 of 5 CPDC Minutes of 4/082013 Proposed Zoning Amendment — Article 4 for Special Town Meeting Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Mr. Adams opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Tuttle read the legal notice. Mr. Hechenbleikner reviewed why the applicant would need a zoning amendment. He stated the BOS has agreed to a Special Town meeting on April 25 and how the Bylaw committee considered the language for the amendment to be appropriate. Ms. Wilson talked about the amendment and the changes that are being presented. Mr. Brad Latham talked about the proposed Alzheimer's unit. He went over the warrant article. Mr. Hicks talked about working with Artis Senior Living. How he believes the neighbors will find this proposed business friendlier than what was there. The traffic and the noise should be improved. Mr. Hechenbleikner stated that even if the zoning amendment was approved at Town meeting the applicant still has a permit process to follow. Ms. Couki and Mrs. LaSpano wanted the Commission know they are in favor of the proposed business. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to close the Public Hearing for Article 4 for Special Town Meeting. Mr. Safma seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to vote to recommend the zoning amendment for Special Town Meeting. Mr. Safma seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. 212 -216 Main Street — JK's Market Minor Site Plan Review Ms. Wilson went over the plans for the applicant. The applicant would like to do interior renovations to split his current space to allow for additional retail space. It will be "Jay and Ricky's Liquor Store". Mr. Hechenbleikner stated the BOS has approved the new facility. There will be no rear door entrance. The businesses will be run separately. Northside Liquors is moving into the site. The license has not been received from the State. Once received Northside Liquors will not be in business. Mr. Patel would like to minimize the time when Northside Liquors closes and his business can be opened. Mr. Tuttle questioned the rear access; and why there is no back door. Mr. Patel stated deliveries will be made in the front and the trash is brought around the building. The Commission talked about this and their concerns. Trash being picked up 3x a week was suggested. An email and letter from abutters were talked about. Mr. Patel was asked that he look into cardboard recycling and bottle return for the site. Mr. Safina asked that the light on the pole on the left side of the building be redirected. He asked about the other pole on the right side. Mr. Patel said the bank owned that light. Mr. Tuttle questioned the property line in the parking lot and who it belongs m. Mr. Hechenbleikner wanted the Commission to know that the property owner has improved the cleanliness of his property in the last month. He has fixed the stockade fence. Curbing will be installed, as suggested by Conservation, to stop the trash from being blow into the wetlands. Anthony's sign violation was talked about. Ms. Wilson said she is working with the sign company and Anthony's to fix this. The property owner does not state in his lease that the business owner's need to follow the Town rules. A new sign will be tested before a sign permit is issued. Condition #3 will be amended to say "with the exception of signage ". Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the draft decision as amended. Mr. Safina seconded. Vote was 3 -0-0. Page 3 of 5 CPDC Minutes of 4/082013 285 Main Street — Perfecta's Cafte Minor Modification Request The applicant originally designed the location to have the 2vd floor be storage; he would now like it to be an extension to the kitchen. ZBA has approved. The parking spaces have increased by 3; with a total of 15 spaces. It was questioned and discussed if this site was being designed for future deliveries to other stores. The applicant stated not now but in the future he would like to utilize his kitchen. He expressed his concerns if he has to come back to the CPDC to build his business. The deliveries and trash removal were talked about and the times that are allowed by the Town. Mr. Hechenbleikner stated it is in the bylaw. The CPDC decision does not have to state them. No retail operation before 6 a.m. and not after 12:00 a.m. The applicant would need to go to the Selectmen if they want to open earlier. There are no deliveries between 12:00 a.m. and 6 a.m. There is no trash pickup before 6:30 a.m. It was stated that master signage needs to be addressed at a later date. A finding will be added to the decision to override the hours of operation. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the minor modification as amended. Mr. Safma seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. Pearl Street ANR Mr. Zambouras stated this item will be rescheduled 589 Main Street — Avana Sushi Certificate of Appropriateness, Awning Sign Ms. Wilson stated no sample came in the mail from the sign company. The wrong color was on the plan and the photo shown was outdated. Ms. Wilson talked to the Commission about the color they were looking for. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to approve the 589 Main Street, Avana Sushi awning sign subject to administrative approval of color and material. Mr. Safma seconded. Vote was 3 -0 -0. Planning Updates & Other Business MF Charles Building Ms. Wilson let the Commission know the changes that the applicant needs to do to meet the building code requirements. There have been changes to add a handiest door. There is a foyer now; but it does not affect the tenants. It gives access to the bank and 2" floor. Historical has approved the changes. Mr. Tuttle stated he attended the mapping for the MAPC. He thought the exercise was not fully thought out. He would be interested in seeing the follow up report. Ms. Wilson will forward it on if received. Ms. Wilson stated the May 6a' CPDC agenda is already filling up. There will be 3 public hearings: NStar wants to do utility work on Scenic roads, St Agnes, and the Town Engineer for work on Mill Street. She talked about Pamplemousse, a business opening up on Haven Street, will be on the agenda also. Page 4 of 5 CPDC Minutes of 4/082013 Ms. Wilson stated Mr. Zambouras will present his zoning map amendment at the Town Meeting. Mr. Hechenbleikner and the applicant, Artis Senior Living, LLC, will be at the Special Town Meeting. Mr. Tuttle questioned if the Commission knows when the MWRA will be doing their 2nd connection. Approval of March 18, 2013 CPDC Minutes — The approval for March 18, 2013 CPDC minutes have been tabled to next meeting. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Salina, the CPDC voted to adjourn at 11:15 PM by a vote of 3 -0 -0. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Saunders Recording Secretary Page 5 of 5