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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-16 ad Hoc - Zoning Advisory Committee Minutesf� Town of Reading C Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Zoning Advisory Committee Date: 2014 -04 -16 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Address: 16 Lowell Street Purpose: General Business Attendees: Members - Present: David Traniello David Tuttle Eric Bergstrom Jeff Hansen George Katsoufis Erin Calvo -Bacci Members - Not Present: Marsie West Others Present: PECEIVED TOWN CLERK OING. M ;SS. i4i�Y -8 AI1:42 Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Session: Jean Delios- Assistant Town Manager - Community Services Jessie Wilson - Community Development Administrator Virginia Adams - Resident Charlie Adams - Chair CPDC Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jessie Wilson, Community Development Administrator Topics of Discussion: There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM. Finalize Presentation for Annual Town Meeting The ZAC reviewed the presentation for annual town meeting and made some minor changes to the Power Point slides. The ZAC reviewed the Turning Point Questions. Some minor changes were made including modifying the bullets to numbers. Ms. Delios said that it would be ideal to have Charlie Adams, Chair of the Community Planning and Development Commission (CPDC) lead off with remarks to start the presentation and to not work off the slides. She felt it was good for him to speak more broadly of the process and how it was started noting that the CPDC wrote a memo to the Board of Selectmen, recommending a Comprehensive Update. Mr. Adams agreed. He felt it would be good to have Town Meeting understand that the CPDC is behind the process and they support the work of the ZAC. The CPDC also continues to provide support and expertise when asked by the ZAC. Mr. Traniello added that it would be good to provide a synopsis of when the project started and how it evolved to the current status. Ms. West said that he should speak about the background of the project and how the Page 1 1 Town of Reading - Meeting Minutes CPDC supports the update project. It was agreed to reorganize the Power Point slides so that Mr. Adams would take the first three slides and Ms. West would then begin the ZAC portion of the presentation. The ZAC reviewed the handout prepared by Mr. Hansen as supplementary information to Town Meeting. The ZAC made some comments on the format and language. The ZAC tables the rest of the review of the handout for next meeting. Update on Table of Uses: CPDC Finalized Review ZAC agreed to review the finalized versions of the Table of Uses by next meeting. Ms. Wilson then said she can email back the final recommendations to the Consultant for review. Permittina Flow Chart The ZAC reviewed the draft flow chart prepared by Mr. Katsoufis. He was concerned that the permitting forms provided at the Building Department do not coincide with the process he is trying to outline. It is very confusing. Ms. Delios said that the flow chart does not address the staff consultation that happens upfront at the counter and at DRTs. Mr. Katsoufis said that the flow chart should be the tool that minimizes that consultation so that Applicants can understand the process even before they meet with staff. Ms. Wilson suggested the flow chart be reviewed by the Building Inspector to get his thoughts on the process. The ZAC agreed that would be a good next step in review of the chart. Review Draft Preservation Bvlaw Ms. West pointed out that the BOS did not want the ZAC to be doing wholesale changes as part of this work. She recommended that the idea of a preservation bylaw go before the BOS. Mr. Tuttle added that the current bylaw does not address historic preservation. Ms. West said that it was not identified in the Zoning Diagnostic and the BOS should decide whether this should be part of the Comprehensive Update. Mr. Traninello suggested that it be reviewed by the Consultant who can make a recommendation as to whether it should be included. The ZAC agreed to give this to the Consultant. Mr. Katsoufis said the language he provided was based on offering incentives for historic preservation. For example allowing a light commercial use in a historic home may be enough to incentivize a property owner to keep the structure. Mr. Traniello said that there is no definition of "light commercial" in the bylaw. Mr. Tuttle said some other communities do a modified assessment. It was agreed to have the Consultant look over this proposal. Other Business Ms. Delios said that an after hour reception is being scheduled by the Reading Co -Op and the Chamber and will be held at the branch downtown to talk more about the zoning update and hopefully bring out more Town Meeting members. The date we have scheduled is for May 20th after work hours. She also reported to the ZAC that the remainder of the revised Zoning Bylaw Sections will be submitted by the Consultant on May 5th. In addition, she believes the ZAC may have to consider additional meeting dates to meet the July 15th draft deadline. That date was selected because it gives the ZAC enough time to work out the details should the BOS have any major comments on the draft prior to the start of the public hearings. Page 1 2 Town of Reading - Meeting Minutes Continue Review of Definitions Ms. West tabled the review of definitions to the next meeting. Approval of Minutes The ZAC reviewed the minutes from the April 2, 2014 meeting and suggested minor edits. Mr. Tuttle moved the ZAC to approve the ZAC minutes from the April 2, 2014 meeting as amended. Mr. Traniello seconded and the motion carried 7 -0 -0. Adiou rnment On a motion by Mr. Traniello, seconded by Mr. Hansen, the ZAC voted to adjourn at 10:OOPM PM by a vote of 7 -0 -0. Page 1 3