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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-10 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes - Executive SessionRECEIVED Town of Reading By Town GP 12:9t M,Fab 11, ]635 0 Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Community Planning and Development Commission Date: 2023-04-10 Time: 7:30 PM Building: Town Hall Location: Hybrid Meeting - Zoom and Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Executive Session Purpose: Hybrid Meeting Version: Final Attendees: Members In person: John Weston; Tony D'Arezzo; Pam Adrian; Mark Wetzel; Heather Clish Others Present in person: Community Development Director Andrew MacNichol; Senior Planner Mary Benedetto Remote Participants: None Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Mary Benedetto Topics of Discussion: MEETING HELD IN THE SELECT BOARD ROOM AND REMOTELY VIA ZOOM Mr. Weston called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM. Executive Session With respect to GC Fodera Contracting. Inc. v. CPDC (459 Main St litigation) Mr. Weston made a motion to enter Executive Session under Purpose Three, relative to the litigation involving 459 Main Street, because an Open Session may have a detrimental impact on the Iltigating position of the public body, and to invite Community Development Director Andrew MacNichol and Senior Planner Mary Benedetto and to adjourn the meeting at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Ms. Clish seconded the motion and it was approved 5-0-0. Mr. MacNichol stated that revised plan documents and notes were submitted based on prior comments. Updates include: • There is no found room within the Washington Street right of way for a physical median that would prevent left-hand turning movements out of the site. • Affirmation that left-hand turning restrictions would not be an enforceable offense • Requested lane closure limitations are fairly consistent with MassDOT requirements for state sanctioned roads. However, the local Reading Police Department charge a minimum of 4 -hours for any police detail, regardless of actual duratlon, and many developments wlll look to schedule as many deliveries as practical within that 4 -hour window. Consolldating deliveries into longer yet fewer total may reduce overall traffic disruption. • Reduced size of the project will reduce needed materials to be delivered and more space is available on-site for laydown and staging. • The Applicant will comply with any temporary pedestrian safety needs, such as temporary crosswalks, as identified by RPD during construction. • Scaffolding along Main Street and Washington Street will be within the sidewalk. The sidewalk will remaln open to pedestrians. • A solid fence will be maintained or provided to screen the open parking area. Town of Reading Meeting Minutes W. . The setback to the northern property line is to be maintained. Mr. D'Arezzo made a motion to close executive session and adjourn the meeting. Mr. Wetzel seconded and it was approved 4-0-0.