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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-30 ad Hoc - Zoning Advisory Committee Minutesi, Town of Reading Meeting Minutes TO tai A riIL;G, Mr SS. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Zoning Advisory Committee L �� -3 P Date: 2014 -04 -30 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room 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: Session: Jean Delios- Assistant Town Manager - Community Services Jessie Wilson - Community Development Administrator Virginia Adams - Resident Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jessie Wilson, Community Development Administrator Topics of Discussion: There being a quorum the Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Mr. Traniello talked about the presentation that Ms. West gave at Town Meeting for the Zoning Advisory Committee. He felt the presentation went well including the questions asked to Town Meeting Members. Ms. Delios said it was good to understand how Town Meeting Members preferred to receive information about the zoning update. We will have to get their email addresses, as we cannot get that information from the Town Clerk. Ms. Wilson suggested sending a Doodle Poll to Town Meeting members to have them provide their emails. Continue Review of Section 2, Definition Ya rd Mr. Tuttle suggested defining "required yard" and not just "yard ". Then the regulatory language would identify what would be allowed in that area. Mr. Tuttle suggested deleting the remaining terms of "side yard, front yard and rear yard ". Ms. Wilson said that she would prefer to have the definition of Rear, Side, or Front and not just to delete them. Mr. Tuttle said those terms may be difficult to define on odd shape lot. The ZAC continued to discuss those terms. It was agreed to have the Consultant review the terms for yard including front, side and rear and also review it with the Building Inspector. Mr. Hansen suggested that a graphic is needed for these definitions. Page 1 1 Town of Reading - Meeting Minutes Review Section 4.7 Municit)al Building Reuse District Mr. Hansen noticed there is not a clear intent mentioned for this district. Ms. Wilson replied that she agreed, but that the intent of this overlay is implied in the existing language. Mr. Hansen suggested detailing this better. Mr. Traniello asked how often this language is used. Ms. Delios replied not often noting we only have two overlay districts in Town. Mr. Hansen suggested the ZAC follow Mr. Willmer's suggestion to have the CPDC be the Special Permit Granting Authority. Ms. Delios provided a current example in that there is a new developer for Longwood Place who is proposing some changes. Because this is a Board of Appeals Special Permit, they are required to go back to the Board of Appeals as well as CPDC under Site Plan Review. Mr. Traniello asked whether having the CPDC be the Granting Authority would cause any issues looking back at cases originally approved by Special Permit through the Board of Appeals. He suggested running this by Attorney Eddy Netter. Mr. Hansen suggested that redundancies be eliminated if the CPDC is to be the SPGA. In regards to the Open Space requirement, Ms. Wilson reported that Mr. Willmer suggested that the 30% may be too restrictive. Ms. Wilson suggested that language was written for the time the Longwood Place property was developed. Ms. Adams confirmed it was written for that project during the time the Town was selling off extra municipal property. The ZAC continues to discuss the open space requirements. Ms. Wilson reported that the PUD -R requires 25% open space and the PRD requires 40% open space. The ZAC offered some additional minor comments but agreed to leave the 30% requirement. Review Section 4.8 Aauifer Protection District Mr. Tuttle reported to the ZAC that as a condition to buy into the MWRA the Town was to maintain the existing wells as a source for back -up water. This would serve as emergency water services at least for fire protection. He said there are additional concerns with the Ipswich Watershed Association that could implicate how much water we could draw from the wells each day. He noted the district has been in place since 1985. Mr. Traniello acknowledged that many residents can become frustrated with the regulations, but if the fact remains that if we are under order by DEP, then we have to have these requirements. Ms. Delios said that the overlay district does not preclude a property owner from performing additions, but it does require infiltration for sites that exceed the threshold. Ms. Wilson added that the aquifer protection protects downstream watersheds. Mr. Traniello suggested the ZAC prepare for questions regarding the Aquifer Protection District when the project is presented to Town Meeting Members. He feels that many Town Meeting members may not understand why we need the district regulations if the wells are no longer needed /nor being used. It was agreed to start thinking about those issues and be able to provide answers to those potential questions /concerns. Ms. Delios mentioned to the ZAC there may be a discrepancy in the language that is in the bylaw and what was approved by Town Meeting in regards to Section 4.8.7. Mr. Tuttle suggested eliminating Section 4.8.7, 4.8.8 and Section 4.8.9 and have it be located in the Non - Conforming Section, and the Administration Section. Mr. Tuttle said it may be worthwhile to note in the provisions that the AQD regulations do not apply, or subject to the Non - Conforming Provisions in the bylaw. It was agreed to run the modifications by Mr. Willmer. Discuss May 12, 2014 Public Forum Ms. Wilson reminded the ZAC that the topics to be presented include Site Plan Review, Accessory Apartments and Aquifer Protection District. Mr. Willmer is working on the slide show and we should have that by next week. The Turning Point Activities will include Page 1 2 Town of Reading - Meeting Minutes questions on the upcoming Sections on Parking, Signs, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Non - Conforming Uses /Structures. The ZAC agreed to table further discussion to the next meeting when we have the presentation from Mr. Willmer. Mr. Tuttle added that we should include the Special Permit Provisions in which have been changed and /or consolidated. Approval of Minutes The ZAC reviewed the minutes of April 16, 2014 and suggested minor edits. Mr. Tuttle move to approve minutes of April 16, 2014 as amended. Mr. Bergstrom seconded and the motion carried 5 -0 -0. Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Tuttle, seconded by Mr. Bergstrom, the ZAC voted to adjourn at 9:30PM PM by a vote of 5 -0 -0. Page 1 3