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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-21 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesOWN OF JR? 4 m� y. t. m ,635, lNi7 uPP� Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street aECEIVED Reading, MA 0 18e7 -2683 iDWN CLERK Mite: 781- 942bb12 FADING. MA$$, Fat: 781- 942 -Nn Email: jdelim ®ci.mWmS me us 2013 Community Planning and Development Commission 2I P 2- q� CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated August 21, 2013 Location: Town Hall Conference Room Time: 7:30 PM CPDC Members Present: John Weston, David Tuttle, and Nick Safna Also Present: Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner; Laura Gemme, Town Clerk and Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary Absent: Jean Delios, Town Planner /Community Services Director; Jeff Hansen; Charlie Adams, Chairman There being a quorum Mr. Weston called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Zonine Bylaw Uodate Work Session: Definitions, R4 -Codification, Dover Amendment Ms. Gemme questioned if the "Table of Contents" that was forwarded to her was approved by the Commission. After a discussion, it was decided that a formal vote was not done, but an agreement was reached on the "Table of Contents ". The location of "Administration" was questioned and discussed by the Commission. Mr. Weston stated the "Table of Contents" could be reviewed at a later date to make sure it makes sense. Re-C4ulifcation It was asked by Mr. Salina the spelling of the word "re- codification" be consistent. It can be spelled with or without the hyphen. Ms. Wilson questioned if the warrant is written correctly. Ms. Gemme stated it is just the article, no information. The warrant report will have the full content on the warrant. The Commission discussed with Ms. Gemme how the warrant should be written for the m- codification changes. They also talked about the presentation at the Town Meeting. It was suggested the presentation walk through the zoning changes and then re- codification, showing the changes in red. Another suggestion was to put "reorganization" beside "re- codification" to help simplify the meaning. Ms. Gemme stated the articles should be written in the format of the current bylaw. She reminded the Commission that nothing is official until it comes back from the Attorney General's office. She reviewed what documents she will be sending to the AG's office. Ms. Wilson let the Commission know she received the Johnson Wood changes. There is a separate overlay - PUD RC; this is a change to the map. She stated she sent it to Town Counsel for review and there is a Public Hearing scheduled. Pagel of 3 CPDC Minutes of 08/212013 The Commission reviewed Section 6.0 "Intensity Regulations" on the warrant article report; and discussed Ms. Wilson's comment "Did the CPDC want to delete this section and include it into the Table of Dimensional Controls ?" It was suggested it be included as footnotes just like it was done in "Table of Uses ". Ms. Wilson asked if the "Transitional Areas" should have footnotes too. This was discussed and adding a "general note" was suggested. The header was reviewed and fixed. Ms. Gemme made changes as they were suggested. It was noted that the Commission still has to perform the work on "Standardized terms ". Ms. Gemme talked about the numbering and how only four numbers should be allowed. There should be a title and every paragraph should have a number or letter. It was decided Ms. Wilson will do the changes and forward them to Ms. Gemme when finished. The Commission discussed if there is enough time to meet the required deadlines. The Commission has another workshop scheduled on September 18ih, if needed. Dover Amendment Ms. Wilson stated she showed examples from Danvers, Westwood and Peabody. It was questioned if the "Table of Uses" should be exempt or a footnote. The Commission suggested a footnote like Peabody has. Mr. Tuttle had concerns that it does not say anything about combined usage. Parking was discussed, specifically how to calculate the required minimum number of off -street parking spaces. The Commission questioned what the Town has approved in the past and if it works. Ms. Wilson was asked to collect data from the high school, middle schools and Austin Prep. The number of parking spaces for a church was discussed. It was suggested the maximum occupancy should have an impact in deciding the spaces. It was also stated that churches do not need a loading area, but schools should have a loading requirement. After a discussion, the Commission made changes to the "Table of Dimensional Controls ". Definitions Mr. Tuttle stated the typos and using the word "of' and instead of "or" needs to be looked at. It was suggested he forward them to Ms. Wilson to fix. Accessory Building- Ms. Wilson had concerns any changes made may impact DHCD; and questioned if it would create a restriction. It was decided to combine the two definitions. They also added a line to the "Table of Dimensional Regulations" saying accessory building height is a maximum of 1 story. Apartment -After a discussion the Commission changed the definition to match the International Code. It was decided that the phrase "apartment building" would be used. Aquifer— Ms. Wilson will check with Conservation to resolve. Boarding house, Building, Building Inspector - Ms. Wilson will check with Mr. Redmond. The definition of Building Inspector should be more defined for Reading. Design Standards — It was agreed can stay. It will be brought to the front and refer to both the Gateway Smart Growth District and Downtown Smart Growth District. Family - After a discussion it was decided that "Family" can be brought up front to where "in the DSGD section 4.12..etc" was added. Page 2 of 3 CPDC Minutes of 0821 /2013 Building Height — Ms. Wilson will check with Mr. Redmond for his definition. Structured Parking — It was suggested the two definitions be combined. Mr. Tuttle stated the lot width, front, rear, and side yard should be discussed; he suggested putting them in the later date bucket. Acceptance of Minutes July 17, 2013 and July 22, 2013 These minutes were tabled and will he discussed at the next meeting. Adiournmeut On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Weston, the CPDC voted to adjourn at 11:00 PM by a vote of 3 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, Kim Saunders Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3