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Home My WebLink About2017-06-12 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes.� nrxrb 0 Town of Reading Meeting Minutes op,o DWN CLERK READING. MASS. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Community Planning and Development Commission 1011 JUN 71 A 11: 11I Date: 2017-06-12 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Purpose: General Business Version: Attendees: Members - Present: Chair Nick Safina, Dave Tuttle, Karen Goncalves-Dolan Members - Not Present: John Weston Others Present: Community Development Director Julie Mercier, Stephen MacDonald, Hazel Wood Hopkins, Sharyn Boomazian Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Recording Secretary Topics of Discussion: Chairman Nick Safina called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m Sian Permit ADDH 15 High Street, Michelle Marks of Sions by Tomorrow No one was present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier gave a brief overview of the Sign Permit Application. She questioned if the existing white background should be counted as part of the proposed sign since it is not being removed. Mr. Safina replied that as the white panel is not graphically Incorporated Into the proposed sign, it probably should not be included in overall sign area. Mr. Safina asked how the proposed sign will be mounted. Ms. Mercier referenced an email exchange between the sign company and the building owner, which indicates that the proposed sign will be mounted on top of the existing white background panel, and that screws for both the panel and sign will be tightened. Mr. Tuttle expressed concern of mounting the proposed sign onto the existing white panel. Mr. Safina agreed with the concern, and asked about the depth of the proposed sign. Ms. Mercier noted that the application indicates that the sign is essentially Flat. She noted that the sign contractor assured the owner that the white panel would be secured before the sign is mounted on it. She noted that the Building Inspector will review the installation details before approving the sign permit. Mr. Safina pointed out that the building has multiple tenants sharing one space because there are no walls separating the Interior bays. Mr. Tuttle commented that the proposed sign complies with the Sign Bylaw. Page 1 1 Mr. Tuttle made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Foreign Auto Union at 15 High Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Sian Permit Application. TD Bank 470 Main Street, Hazel Wood Hopkins Sian Permit Consultants Ms. Hazel Wood Hopkins was present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier clarified a typo in the Certificate of Appropriateness. She noted that the Applicant is requesting to have 3 wall signs where only 2 are allowed, and she asked for an explanation of how the proposed halo lighting will work and not result in a glowing sign box Ms. Hopkins explained that there will be a green halo around "TD", and a white halo in the background. The "TD" and green in the background will not be internally illuminated. Ms. Hopkins confirmed that the sign material will be aluminum and not plastic. Ms. Hopkins requested to keep the existing wall sign at the rear of the building facing Ash Street, in addition to the 2 proposed wall signs. Mr. Safina noted that the Sign Bylaw allows just 2 wall signs, but suggested that the Applicant propose a blade sign instead of a wall sign on the front facade. He added that the blade sign can be illuminated. The Commission discussed whether the applicant would need to reapply for a sign permit if TD Bank prefers a blade sign and 2 wall signs. Ms. Mercier suggested that the Commission craft the Certificate of Appropriateness in a way that allows Flexibility so TD Bank can either have two wall signs, or two wall signs and blade sign. Mr. Safina noted that the blade sign should be similar In design to the proposed wall signs. Ms. Mercier pointed the Applicant to the regulations in the Sign Bylaw for blade signs. The Commission reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness and made changes to the language. Mr. Tuttle made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for TD Bank at 470 Main Street as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Sian Permit Application, Venturing Theatricals 34 Gould Street, Stephen MacDonald Mr. Stephen MacDonald was present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier explained that the Applicant is proposing a blade sign at 34 Gould Street, and that the Sign Permit Application is fairly straightforward. Mr. Safina complimented the design and colors of the proposed sign, and asked the Applicant to explain how the space will be used. Mr. MacDonald explained the space will be used for theater classes during the summer and school year. The yearly musical will be held at the high school, and smaller productions will take place at the middle school. Mr. Tuttle made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Venturing Theatricals at 34 Gould Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Continued Public Hearing. Preliminary Subdivision — "Boni Estates" O Harold Avenue. Frederick Boni & Karen Gately Herrick Mr. Tuttle made a motion to continue the public hearing for "Boni Estates" until lune 26, 2017. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Ms. Boomazian of 9 Harold Avenue stated she was not aware the public hearing for 0 Harold Avenue had been continued. Ms. Mercier apologized and suggested that in the future Ms. Boomazian contact her directly for information related to this hearing. Page 12 Plannina U Minutes 4/19/17 Mr. Tuttle made a motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2017. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Minutes 5/22/17 Mr. Safina and Mr. Tuttle both made corrections to typos. Mr. Tuttle made a motion to approve the minutes of May 22, 2017 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Updates Ms. Mercier gave a brief explanation of the status of Burger King, and noted that Perfecto's is working toward their final inspections for occupancy. Ms. Goncalves-Dolan questioned if the former karate studio at 1349 Main Street has been Issued permits for construction and for the sign. Ms. Mercier said she has not seen a Sign Permit Application for the property, and agreed to follow up with the building department. Ms. Mercier explained the Zoning Board of Appeals process for upcoming 40B applications. Mr. Tuttle made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Documents reviewed at the meeting: CPDC Agenda 06/12/2017 CPDC Minutes 04/19/2017 CPDC Minutes 05/22/2017 15 High Street- Sign Permit: a) Application b) Renderings c) Draft Certificate of Appropriateness 34 Gould Street - Sign Permit: a) Application b) Renderings c) Draft Certificate of Appropriateness 470 Main Street - Sign Permit a) Application b) Renderings c) Draft Certificate of Appropriateness 0 Harold Avenue - Preliminary Subdivision a) Request for Continuance Page 1 3