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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-26 Community Planning and Development Commission MinutesTown of Reading HECEIYE0 16 Lowell Street TOWN CLERK Reading, MA 01867 -2683 DING. MASS. �O O Phone: 701442b 12 (ma (y INC0RPeQP� Email] 014elimsni maninamam- 'wlson(alci mailing 1UI39C1♦ P 2I 2, Ill Community Planning and Development Commission CPDC MINUTES Meeting Dated: August 26, 2013 Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:30 PM Members Present: Charlie Adams, Chairman; Nicholas Satins; David Tuttle and Jeff Hansen Also Present: Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner, and Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary Mr. Latham, 643 Main Street Chris Lamino, 1082 Main Street Willie Chin, 11 Anson Lane Manvan & Nancy Kouki, 1102 Main Street Brenda & Tom Bums, 78 Ashley Place Tom Mort, 93 Oak Street Geoff Lopatha, 64 Ashley Place Donna Beaulliu, 153 Belmont Street Pal Mallon Absent: Jean Delios, Town Planner /Community Services Director, John Weston There being a quorum the meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Zoning Amendment, Johnson Woods, PUD -R, Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Mr. Adams reopened the Public Hearing. Ms. Wilson stated the change creates a different oveday district. This would limit what could be on site. She reviewed an email from Town Counsel. The following procedure is needed to make the legal notice correct: continue this Public Hearing to September 23m meeting, post a new Public Hearing, close the original Public Hearing and open the new one. Mr. Latham stated this amendment addressed the CPDC concerns. This area will be used for vegetated offset; there will be no building allowed. Mr. Tuttle questioned why an ANR wasn't fled instead. Mr. Moore stated an ANR was already done and another one would leave a piece in the middle that does not belong to anyone. Mr. Safina confirmed this would leave a 26k square foot buffer no one can build on. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to continue the PUD-R zone request for Johnson Woods to Monday, September 23ne at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Hansen seconded. Vote was 4 -0.0. Mr. Latham presented to the CPDC signatures from abutters to keep the Kirch Road gate open per their request. 1090 -1100 Main Street, Artie Senior Living Center: Continuance of Public Hearing for Site Plan Review Mr. Adams reopened the Public Hearing. Ms. Wilson reviewed the outstanding items/comments raised by the CPDC. She stated that the Town Engineer entailed her and the revisions are acceptable and had no further comments. Mr. Tilton, Hayes Engineering, Inc. went through the outstanding items: • The parking aisles, fire lane, snow storage areas and handicap parking spaces have been reconfigured • The gaps in the proposed fence have been closed • The loading space has been shifted to avoid conflict with dumpster • Four additional parking spaces have been provided, bringing the total proposed spaces to 41 • A weir detail has been added to the plan • Town Engineer has approved standard precast structures for the catch basins • The porous pavement fill has been approved by the Fire Chief Page 1 of 4 CPDC Minutes of 08/26/2013 Mr. Adams questioned if the affordable housing concern should be left outstanding. The Town requires either 10% of housing to be affordable or a payment can be made in lieu of having affordable units on site. Mr. Latham had concerns discussing the affordable housing at the site plan review stage. He believes it is premature. The applicant's suggestion of $175k payment fee was discussed and how the applicant got to this number. Mr. Latham stated the applicant can't afford to pull affordable beds on site, but believes this is an appropriate amount and the Town can create affordable housing with this payment; without having a negative impact to the applicant. After a discussion, it was decided the affordable housing can be left outstanding. It will be discussed with the ZBA. CPDC has the option to forward a letter with recommendations. Mr. Lopatka asked for an explanation on the roof plan. Mr. Hicks replied the building has not been designed yet. He showed an elevation view of the back of the building taken from the top of the retaining wall. He understands the abutters cencem and will shield the abutters from viewing the equipment on the roof; and provide noise control. Mr. Chin let the Commission know the property is overgrown and has wildlife living in ft. He stated Mr. Hicks has been straight forward with the abutters. One example of Mr. Hicks working with the abutters is when the original plans showed a one story building and the abutters raised concern with the size, the building was changed to two stories. Mr. Oliver questioned the Town's procedures on the application. He believes this project is a big plus for affordable housing. Mr. Hansen stated the revised plans submitted are a great improvement. He believes because of the time and thought put into the project by everyone, there was a positive result. All the abutters complimented the project and the applicant, Mr. Hicks. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to close the Public Hearing for 1090.1100 Main Street, Ards Senior Living Center. Mr. Hansen seconded. Vote was 4.0.0. The Commission and Mr. Latham reviewed the draft decision. The following was decided: • Item #11 will be eliminated • Paragraph 13 — overflow traffic, will be moved to "prior to the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy • Paragraph 14 — lighting and photometric plan was discussed. Ms. Wilson stated the lighting under the canopy is still outstanding. The Commission agreed that any additional lighting that will impact the neighbors would need to come back for approval. • Paragraph 15 — landscaping plan will be moved to 'prior to the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy ". The landscaping plan of the back area by the fence is still needed. The fence's total height is 8' which includes a V lattice. • Condition 11 on page 8 for Affordable housing • The numbering needs to be fixed • Mr. Latham will withdraw the waiver for loading space requirement • A detailed plan of the mechanical unit is needed prior to issuing a building permit • The approval of the color of the building is still outstanding. This will need to be discussed before issuing the demolition and building permit. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the site plan review decision as amended. Mr. Safina seconded. Vote was 4-0 -0. Draft Warrant Article, Dover Amendment Uses: Review, for Inclusion on Warrant Ms. Wilson talked about the draft warrant article for the Dover Amendment. Mr. Adams questioned if the formula for the minimum number of off- street parking spaces required for schools was tested. Would the Goddard School be in compliance if they came in front of the Commission today? This was discussed by the Commission. The formula for the minimum number of off- street parking spaces required for churches was discussed. The Commission decided on the Danvers language —1 space for every 5 people at maximum occupancy. It was asked that Ms. Wilson investigate to see if the Town churches comply with this. They suggested the First Baptist Page 2 of 4 CPDC Minutes of 08/26/2013 on Woburn Street for an example. After a discussion, it was decided the warrant article will come from the CPDC. A couple of typographical errors were fixed on the Table of Dimensional Controls. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move that the CPDC approve the proposed zoning amendment for the inclusion on the warrant for subsequent Town Meeting. Mr. Hansen seconded. Vote was 4-0 -0. Draft Warrant Article, Zoning Bylaw Recodification: Review for Inclusion on Warrant Ms. Wilson stated she spoke to Ms. Delios regarding the recodifcation. They both agree that there is still a lot of work needed. One option is to have the consultant pickup where the Commission leaves off. Mr. Tuttle agreed and stated targeting recodification for the annual Town Meeting in April 2014 is much more reasonable. The Commission questioned and discussed if the RFP for the consultants would cover this. It was also noted that the consultants might have a different approach and be able to advise the Commission. After a discussion the Commission decided to pull the recodifcation from the warrant all together. The CPDC will have the following warrants for the Town Meeting: billboards, Johnson Woods PUD, Dover Amendment and medical marijuana moratorium. Comprehensive Update of Zoning Bylaw: Definitions Ms. Wilson will forward the Commission the updated definitions document. The Commission will review before the next workshop. The Commission agreed to have the workshop on September 171°; Ms. Wilson will send out a confirmation. It was asked that Ms. Wilson post a meeting with the CPDC attending the September 10, 2013 Selectmen meeting. Updates & Other Business: Selection of CPDC Members for Zoning Advisory Committee Mr. Adams suggested waiting on this until the September 9, 2013 meeting. Minutes: Approval of July 17, 2013, July 22, 2013 and August 7, 2013 CPDC Minutes July 17, 2013 — Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the July 17, 2013 minutes as amended. Mr. Hansen seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. July 22, 2013 Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the July 22, 2013 minutes as amended. Mr. Hansen seconded. Vote was 3.0 -0 (Mr. Adams abstained) August 7, 2013 The August 7, 2013 minutes have been tabled to next meeting. It was asked that any changes be sent to Ms. Wilson. Mr. Hansen questioned if Ms. Wilson has heard back from other Boards regarding zoning comments. She stated yes, but they will have a chance to make additional comments later. • Ms. Which stated it was not clear if the owner of Perfecto's was planning to be at the 9/1012013 Board of Selectmen meeting. Fines were sent out last week and additional fines will be sent out tomorrow. The Board of Selectmen is adamant to continue to fine. As of yet, the owner has not contacted the Town regarding the fines. • Jenny Boston has dosed the shop on Main Street. • Little Chuck's Deli is for rent • MF Charles is moving along. Bunratty's owner is having business issues right now, but would like a building permit for interior ft -up. • Business Facade Improvement with EDC -Meeting on October 2n0 with Design Charette. • Certainly Wood clearing out. If renovations for new store is needed — might have to come to the CPDC for approval • Someone might be moving into the Hot Spot location. They are interested in doing minor renovations for a boutique • Restaurant PavarottPS windows appear to be completely screened Ms. Wilson will look into this Page 3 of 4 CPDC Minutes of 08/26 /2013 Fitness Together has frosted window on bottom - it is believed they are in compliance A framed up building in Stoneham Center was discussed 258 Main Street will come back with additional research that is needed • 95 Main Street compliant sign looks great; along with the building • X's market sign looks good Anthony's will be submitting a site plan review change; they would like to put their cooler out back The "kitchen and bath" business on Main Street is out of business. A restaurant might be interested in that space • Letter sent to Getty to enforce weeding on their site. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to adjourn at 10.15 pm. Mr. Selina seconded. Vote was 4-0.0. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Saunders Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4