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Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 2019 JUN —6 FM 3: 06
Zoning Board of Appeals
Date: 2019-02-28 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Pleasant Street Senior Center Location: Community Room
Address: 49 Pleasant Street Session:
Purpose: Public Hearing Version:
Attendees: Members - Present:
John Jarema
Robert Redfern
Cy Caouette
Nick Pernice
Kyle Tornow
Erik Hagstrom
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Andrew MacNichol, Manager Jean Delios, Chris Heep, Chris Sparages, Ted
Regnante, Jesse Schomer, Guy Mandniello, Steven Gribbin, Matt Brassard,
David Cannon, Paula Rocheleau, Tony D'Arezzo, Cecelia Russo, Susan
Viegas, Chris Synott, Wei Lam, David Tuttle,Carla Bacci, Boriana Milenova,
Brad Rhodes, Matt Holmen, Penny LaShea, Barry Berman, Diana Lavancher,
Kent Gail Toomajian, Tim Folly, Steven &Janette Koeng
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kristen Grover
Topics of Discussion:
Case#18-01 —Eaton Lakeview
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continuance of a Public Hearing in the Great Room at the
Pleasant St Center,49 Pleasant St in Reading,Massachusetts on Thursday February 28a,2019 at 7:00 PM
on the petition of Eaton Lakeview Development,LLC,who seeks a Comprehensive Permit to develop 86
units of rental housing on 4.33 acres of land that is partially in a residential zone and partially in an
industrial zone under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B Sections 20-23,with waivers from
zoning requirements,on the property comprising six tax parcels known as:0 Lakeview Avenue(Map 17,
Lot 131),0 Lakeview Avenue(Map 18,Lot 2),23-25 Lakeview Avenue(Map 18,Lot 1),0 Eaton
Street(Map 17,Lot 274),0 Eaton Street(Map 17,Lot 275),and 128 Eaton Street(Map 17,Lot 276)
in Reading,Massachusetts.
Mr. Jarema called the meeting to order, read the case into record.
Mr. Jarema commented that the intention for tonight is to review any adjustments to the comprehensive permit
draft and ask the Petitioners if they saw any concerns on the final draft. They replied that they did not and felt
staff had done a great job and it is consistent with discussions and desired language. Mr. Jarema asked the
Board if they had any more concerns. Mr. MacNichol gave a brief recap of the revisions discussed at the
previous meeting and additional input since then. He asked if the Board had any more feedback. Mr. Jarema
asked Ms. Cellos if there was anything further she would like to address. Ms. Delios said no, she echoed what
Mr. MacNichol said and thanked everyone for their cooperation and working together.
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Mr. Jarema opened discussion to the Board.
Mr. Caouette stated any comments he had have been considered and factored in,therefore he had no
comments today.
Mr. Redfern said likewise,that he agreed with Mr. Caouette, his comments have been taken care of
satisfactorily and he was comfortable making a decision tonight.
Mr. Pernice said he was comfortable with the decision and had no concems.
Mr. Hagstrom stated he had no issues.
Mr. Jarema said he had one concern,that being a correction to page 10. He asked if the parking met ADA
requirements and if that was reflected in the control documents. Mr. MacNichol said he will rewrite that piece to
reflect the accuracy per lot.
Mr.Jarema commented that Ms. Delios brought up a good point that this was all code reviewed anyways. Mr.
Jarema also stated that on page 18& 19 pertaining to Walkers Brook Road-the analysis and the funds, he
would like to add additional language regarding the road commissioner's involvement. He asked the Board for
their comments. Mr. Caouette said he had no comment, he was comfortable with how it was written right now.
Mr. Redfern said he was also comfortable with how it is written right now. Mr. Pernice opined it would depend
on when the Town would need the matching funds. Mr. Hagstrom stated he thinks it is fine as it is. Mr. Jarema
asked the Applicants for their comments. They stated they don't have a problem with how it is right now.
Mr. Jarema stated those were his only comments and asked Ms. Delios and Mr. MacNichol for their comments.
Ms. Delios opined to keep it simple. Mr. MacNichol agreed.
The development team stated they sent the decision to Mass Housing ahead of time and they had no
comments, noting that that is a pat on the back to staff and the Board.
Mr. Jarema opened the meeting to Public discussion.
Ms. Milenova thanked the Board for allowing the neighborhood to be a participant and for accommodating
them. She then thanked Town staff for being so helpful and supportive. She stated they hope to work well
together on the traffic issue. She thanked the Applicants for collaborating and coming up with abetter project.
Ms. Milenova thanked Mr. Berman for his help. She said her only question was the language about the
staircase. Mr. MacNichol said language was added to remove the staircase.
Mr. Jarema closed the public portion of the meeting.
Mr. Jarema said he would like to echo Ms. Milenova, commenting that this was the most collaborative and
cooperative 40B projects he has been part of, and by working together they were able to come up with a plan
that was best for the neighborhood.
Ms. Milenova asked when the project will begin. Mr. Regnante stated they still have to get final approval from
Mass Housing.
Mr. Berman stated he would like to make a request,that residents are kept updated to the progress going
forward and maybe the developer set up a website for updates where residents can visit and email.
Mr. Jarema stated he would like to stamp in the control documents tonight and that Town Counsel should
review them one last time. Ms. Delios stated that was not a bad idea and they have a meeting next week. Ms.
Delios asked how the Board felt. The Board discussed making a decision next week and signing it next week.
Mr. Regnante agreed that it was not effective until it was registered with the Town Clerk.
The Board, Mr. Berman and Ms. Delios discussed the Safe Harbor.
Mr. Jarema stated if there was nothing else to discuss,the Board should vote tonight.
On a motion made by Mr. Caone0e, seconded by Mr. Redfern, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to close the Public Hearing for Case#18-01.
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Vote was 5-0-0 (Jarema, Redfern, Caouette, Hagstrom, Pernice)
On a motion made by Mr. Redfern,seconded by Mr. Caouette, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to accept the Decision as amended to Town Counsel's final approval for Case #18-01.
Vote was 5-0-0(Jarema,Redfern, Caouette,Hagstrom,Pernice)
Adjournment
On a motion made Mr. Caouette, seconded by Mr. Hagstrom, the Zoning Board of Appeals
moved to adjourn the meeting at.7.37pm.
Vote was 5-0-0 (Jarema,Redfern, Caouette,Hagstrom,Pernice).
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