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Home My WebLink About2016-08-08 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes OF Town of Reading Meeting Minutes 0,A N CLERK Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Community Planning and Development Commission Nil NOV 28 PM 3- 02 Date: 2016-08-08 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 Jeff Hansen, Nick Safina, Karen Goncalves-Dolan Members - Not Present: John Weston, David Tuttle Others Present: Assistant Town Manager Jean Delios, Community Development Director Julie Mercier, Administrative Assistant Caltlin Saunders, Ray Mlyares and Blake Mensing of Miyares and Harrington (Town Counsel), Karen Gately-Herrick, Fred Boni, Brad Latham, Megan Young-Tafoya, Tony D'Arezzo, John Kerekes Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Topics of Discussion: Chair Jeff Hansen called the meeting to order. Approval Not Required Plan - 116 Van Norden Road Applicants: Frederick J. Boni and Karen Gately-Herrick Applicants Frederick J. Boni and Karen Gately-Herrick were present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier explained that the Plan shows the creation of one buildable lot with frontage on Van Norden Road, and one parcel labeled "not a building lot" with insufficient frontage on Harold Avenue. Mr. Safina moved to endorse the ANR Plan for 116 Van Norden Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Plan Endorsement - 149 Van Norden Road Applicants: Jesse and Sarah Wilson Attorney Brad Latham was present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier explained that all of the conditions prior to endorsement have been satisfied, and that the Town Engineer has issued a memo expressing satisfaction. Mr. Safina moved to endorse the Final Plan for the Planned Residential Development at 149 Van Norden Road. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Page I 1 Public Hearing - Zonina Bylaw Amendments November 2016 Subseauent Town Meeting Mr. Safina read the legal notice into the record. Sian Bylaw Town Counsel Ray Miyares and Blake Mensing were present for the Public Hearing. Mr. Miyares explained his revisions, which he believes will make the Bylaw constitutional, to the Commission. He also suggested that the Commission remove repetitive language, and choose between the text and the table. The Commission discussed the suggested revisions one at a time. Mr. Safina noted that the Commission is trying to make the Bylaw user-friendly and understandable. He asserted that keeping the table is Important because it summarizes the regulations in one place. Megan Young-Tafoya, 40 Oak Street, commented that the pictures are a great addition. She asked for more information to be put on the website to educate the public regarding the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision and any guidance provided by the State's Attorney General. She noted that the definition of Sign in the beginning is really long and hard to read. She also suggested giving Town Meeting a general overview before starting the discussion at Town meeting. She suggested allowing A-Frame signs in the Business A Zoning District. Ms. Mercier explained that the basic issue with the current bylaw is that it contains many content-based provisions, yet the Town cannot regulate signs based on content. She agreed to provide more Information on the website. Tony D'Arezzo, 130 John Street, asked if Town Counsel's proposed changes could be defined as"important to change for constitutionality"versus"really nice to change." The Sign Working Group agreed to meet to Incorporate Town Counsel's feedback into a new draft for review on August 22"d. It was reiterated that proposed changes for November 2016 will regard constitutionality only, and that substantive changes to regulations and provisions will be considered next year. Mr. Safina moved to continue the Public Hearing on the Sign Bylaw to August 22nd. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Zonina Bylaw Amendments - Continued Discussion from July 11th Accessory Structures The Commission reviewed the proposed language, which was revised based on feedback received from the public. Mr. D'Arezzo asked whether removing Accessory Apartments from the provisions of Accessory Structures has any unintended consequences. Ms. Mercier agreed to review it and to revise the language as needed for discussion on August 22"d. Accessory Apartment The Commission discussed the appropriate square footage for an accessory apartment, and agreed that 1,000 square feet, which would be the maximum permitted, is okay. Zonina Bylaw Amendments - VOTES Mr. Safina moved to approve the language of and to include the following Zoning Bylaw Amendments on the November 2016 Town Meeting Warrant., - Section 4.6 Site Plan Review: revisions to thresholds - Section 2.0 Definitions &Section 5.3.1 Table of Uses for Business and Industrial Districts: add `Pet Grooming' and allow It by-right Page 1 2 - Table of Accessory Uses for Residential Districts: add `Special Home Occupation' and allow it by special permit - Add Section 5.6.7 Special Home Occupation parameters for approval - MinorAmendments • Section 4.3 Community Planning and Development Commission • Section 5.4.7.3(b) Accessory Apartment • Section 6.2.1 Lot Shape The motion was seconded by Mr. Hansen and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to continue the discussion of Accessory Structures on August 22n° The motion was seconded by Mr. Hansen and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Minor Amendment - Home Depot Applicant: Joanne Murrin. 50 Walkers Brook Drive John Kerekes of Greenberg Farrow was present on behalf of the Application. Ms. Mercier explained the revisions to the outdoor storage plan, and noted that staff are working with the Home Depot to ensure that outdoor storage is kept within the delineated boundaries. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Safina moved to approve the Minor Amendment to outdoor storage at Home Depot. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Minutes Mr. Safina moved to accept the June 6"' minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hansen and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to accept the June 2e minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to accept the June 21n minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hansen and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to accept the July 110 minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves-Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to accept the July 19m minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hansen and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Mr. Safina moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM. The motion was seconded by Ms. Goncalves- Dolan and approved with a 3-0-0 vote. Documents reviewed at the meeting: CPDC Agenda 8/8/16 CPDC Minutes 6/6/16, 6/20/16, 6/21/16, 7/11/16, and 7/19/16 Public Hearing Legal Notice for Zoning Bylaw Amendments for November 2016 Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendments: a) Sign Bylaw (Section 8) - Public Hearing Draft • Q&A between Town Counsel and Community Development Director • Town Counsel Version with proposed revisions b) Accessory Buildings or Structures (Section 5.5) - Revised Per Feedback c) Accessory Apartment Definition (Section 5.4.7.3(b)) - Revised Per Feedback Home Depot, 60 Walkers Brook Drive; a) Memo Requesting Minor Amendment, dated 7/18/16 Page 1 3 b) Certified Abutters List, dated 7/27/16. c) Tool Rental Center(TRC) Display Plan: Home Depot, Reading, MA; prepared by Greenberg Farrow, dated 7/14/16 [based on Parking Supply&Layout Plan prepared by Vanasse Hangen Brustlln, Inc., most recently revised 7/9/12]. d) Draft Decision, dated 8/8/16. Approval Not Required Plan, 116 Van Norden Road: a) Form A, received 7/18/16 b) Approval Not Required Plan, dated 5/31/16 c) Memo from Community Development Director, dated 7/19/16 Plan Endorsement, 149 Van Norden Road: a) Civil Plan Set, prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC, most recently revised 8/2/16 b) Memo from Town Engineer, dated 8/1/16 Page 14