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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-07 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutesr Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Community Planning and Development Commission Date: 2013 -10 -07 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Board of Selectmen Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: Public Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: Jeff Hansen, Co- Chairman; John Weston, Nicholas Salina, David Tuttle Jessie Wilson, Staff Planner Members - Not Present: Charlie Adams, Chairman; Jean Delios, Director of Community Services/Town Planner Others Present: Mr. Bradley Latham, Latham & Latham Law Offices Mr. Alan Rosco, Hancock Associates Ann DIClcco, DICicco Signs Rachel Berkey, 587 Main Street Jody Heyward, 1 General Way Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kim Saunders Topics of Discussion: There being a quorum Mr. Hansen opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Signage Certificate of Appropriateness, 85 Haven Street Ms. Wilson gave an overview. A cosmetic boutique, Boles, has moved into the Hot Spot's old location. They would like approval for a blade sign now; and a wall sign that will come at a later date. There are no lights proposed and the signs meet all zoning requirements. The brackets for the blade sign have not been chosen yet. Once they are selected, the final drawing will be submitted to the Town Planner for approval. The business owners have applied for the Building Fayade and Sign Improvement program with EDC. The Commission discussed the pictures presented. Ms. DiCicco stated the color is much deeper, the picture did not print well. She has chips of the actual color if the CPDC would need to see them. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the Certificate for the signage for Bolea at 85 Haven Street. Mr. Weston seconded. Vote was 3.0.1 (Mr. Salina abstained— arrived late) Signage Certificate of Appropriateness, 587 Main Street Ms. Wilson reviewed the application. The owner would like approval for a black and pink awning. The owner stated the awning material is opaque. The pink stripes will be painted on the black material. Ms. Wilson talked about what would be allowed on the end cap of the awning. She stated if the characters on the awning end caps were less than four inches they would not be considered signage and both ends could contain the business name. The Commission discussed the awning. They agreed that as long as there were only subtle changes, any future changes could be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner, this included lighting Page I 1 I--, CPDC Minutes of 10/7/2013 consistent with the adjacent properties. The Commission would like the paint on the awning to be what is presented on pictures or darker; the paint samples can also be approved by the Town Planner. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to move the CPDC to approve the Certificate for the signage for 587 Main Street, as amended. Mr. Weston seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. 1 General Way: Minor Modification to Site Plan Review, Discussion of Future Uses Ms. Wilson stated that at the last meeting the Commission had concerns with the changes that Danis Properties proposed to the parking layout at the 128 Market Place. Mr. Alan Roscoe, representing Danis Properties, discussed the changes. He stated that Market Basket is adamant on keeping the diagonal thru -way to the front of their building. Furthermore, Market Basket has veto power over the parking modifications. The Commission discussed their safety concerns and presented a8emative solutions. Mr. Roscoe agreed to look into the suggestions. The Commission discussed Danis Properties' future tenants. Mr. Latham questioned if Danis Properties would have to come back every time a tenant ft -out is needed. The Commission discussed and agreed that if the tenants are approved uses and were limited to interior work, they would fall under the administrative approval and would not likely have to come back. However, they did state if a new tenant has a drive up /drive through or other high volume use, they would need to come back to the CPDC. Planning Updates & Other Business • Comprehensive Update to Zoning Bylaw— Updated Schedule, next steps: Ms. Wilson updated the Commission regarding future meetings and forums for the Zoning Bylaw Ad hoc Committee. She stated Planning is keeping a list of concems. It was suggested that this topic be added to the CPDC agenda as a running item. Mr. Hansen and Mr. Tuttle can provide regular updates. It was asked that CPDC review the Town meeting presentation before the November meeting. Approval of September 9, 2013 CPDC Minutes Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to approve the minutes for September 9, 2013 as amended. Mr. Safrna seconded. Vote was 4-0-0. Approval of September 17, 2013 CPDC Minutes Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to approve the minutes for September 17, 2013 as amended. Mr. Salina seconded. Vote was 3 -0.1 (Mr. Tuttle abstained, he was absent). Approval of September 23, 2013 CPDC Minutes Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to approve the minutes for September 23, 2013 as amended. Mr. Weston seconded. Vote was 4-0-0. • Perfecto's Cafe — The owner went to Woburn District Court to appeal his fines. The owner was told by the court to pay $200.00. The Project is moving along and hopefully will see a foundation permit soon. • Piva World /Getty Gas Station — working on revised plans and will come back for another DRT. There were concems with Conservation and Engineering. • Gregory's shut down last Friday— sold to Doyon's. They would like to make it a service facility. • 545 Main Street — owner of the property is improving his store front; making it handicap accessible. If needed, the new tenant will come in at a later date. • Ms. Wilson talked about her NSPC meeting on Wednesday morning in Burlington. • 364 Lowell Street— Ms. Wilson has not heard anything from the applicant regarding a subdivision. • 40B Development near the North Reading line— nothing new to report. Motion made by Mr. Tuttle to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Mr. Safrna seconded. Vote was 4.0.0. Page 2 of 3 CPDC Minutes of 10/72013 Page 3 of 3