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CPDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: D ember 14, 2009
Location: Selectmen's Meeting Room Time: 7:3 PM
Members Present: Nicholas Safina (NS), Chairman,'7oWWeston (N, Secret ry; and David Tuttle
(DT), .w.. ~p
Members Absent: Claire Paradiso (CP), and Joseph Patterson (JP).
Also Present: Jean Delios (JD), Town Planner; Abigail McCabe (AM), Staff Planner; and Michael
Schloth, Recording Secretary.
There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Public Comment
None
Request to Amend Minor Modification to Site Plan Review Decision:
2 Haven Street, Haven Junction
Upon reflection of the Board's approval of the original minor modification request (heard by the
Board on 11/23/2009), the applicant's attorney submitted a request to the Board to clarify in writing
that the parking space in question could in fact be used as a parking space and would not be
considered a loading space.
Neither the applicant nor his attorney was present.
The consensus of the Board was its approval would not changed by the requested clarification. The
Board noted that if in the future the applicant contracted to provide space to a tenant with a use
requiring a loading space, the applicant would have to show the Board such a space would be
provided.
The Chair moved the Board amend the Minor Modification to the Site Plan Review Decision of 2
Haven Street as shown in the document dated 12/14/2009 titled Amendment to Minor
Modification, Project: Minor Modification for 2-4' & 10 Haven Street and 7 Chute Street.
DT seconded and the motion was carried 3:0:0.
Signage Certificate of Appropriateness
603 Main Street, V Nails & Spa
The applicant, Van Tran, was present.
This is for an awning sign. The existing awning would be kept and the lettering changed. The words
"WAXING" and "FACIALS" would be added to the awning's fringe. .
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CPDC Minutes of 12/14/2009
There was some discussion as to whether adding letters to the fringe was allowed or appropriate. It
was noted that other awning signs also make use the fringe. The consensus was the entire sign was
allowed and of an appropriate design.
DT moved the Board approve the issuance of a Signage Certificate of Appropriateness for the awning
sign for "V Nails & Spa" at 603 Main Street with the condition that the non-regulation-size neon
window sign would be removed.
JW seconded and the motion was carried 3:0:0.
Other Business
Minutes
The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the minutes of September 28, 2009 as amended.
The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the minutes.of October 19, 2009 as amended.
The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the minutes of October 26, 2009 as amended.
Update on 345 Main Street, Reading Plaza
The Town Planner reported that at least one of the LED light's top shielding was missing and the
light source was visible to passersby. The site's owner is aware of the situation and the owner's
contractor is supposed to contact her about it soon.
NS noted the LEDs are still too bright and wash out any desired shadow effects.
Update on nonconformity language in Zoning Bylaw (Section 6.3)
The Town Planner reported that the Town Manager had asked Town Counsel to review the entire
section of the zoning bylaws concerning nonconformities (Section 6.3: Nonconforming Uses,
Structures and Lots) with an eye towards crafting clearer language.
Update on 285 Main Street, proposed location for Perfecto's Caffe
The Board reminded the Town Planner that the owner had agreed to the Board's request to replace
the chain-link fence along Woburn Street with a vinyl fence to screen the vacant lot from view. The
Board asked the Town Planner to remind the owner that the vinyl fence has not yet been constructed.
The Town Planner said she would contact the owner.
Update on Economic Development Committee's (EDC) review of the Signage Bylaws
The Town Planner reported that the EDC should have something for the Board to consider in time for
the Board's meeting of 1/11/2010.
JW moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded and carried 3:0:0. The meeting adjourned at 8:45
p.m.
These minutes were prepared by Michael Schloth and submitted to the CPDC on January 11, 2010;
these minutes were approved as amended by the CPDC on January 11, 2010.
Signed as approved,
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estop, Secretary
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